32 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9cc0a4f980de352ccc8a460fa38d99d9.pdf 9e33fb92e03af1bae60e0efc773db27f PDF Text Text AUGUST 2019 VOLUME 81, NO. 8 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Matson Christens Lurline Jones Act Vessel Scheduled For Delivery in Late October Seafarers-contracted Matson recently christened the Lurline (right), a combination container roll-on/roll-off (ConRo) vessel built by union workers at the General Dynamics NASSCO yard in San Diego. Page 3. Florida Seafarers Pitch in With Community Service SIU members in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recently donated time and muscle for a project benefiting homeless people in the area. They teamed up with other union members and local citizens to haul donated furniture from a hotel to a pair of containers donated by SIU-contracted Crowley. Many of the volunteers are pictured below. Page 8. Domestic Maritime Creates 13,850 Jobs, $3.2 Billion in Economic Growth for Ohio According to the findings of a new study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, throughout Ohio, the domestic maritime industry employs nearly 14,000 individuals, produces $3.2 billion for the local economy, and generates $817.5 million in worker income. The Jones Act is at the heart of that industry – a fact celebrated during a recent media event in Cleveland. Above, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) (at podium) and other maritime supporters discuss the numerous benefits of the Jones Act. Page 3. Chao to Receive AOTOS Award Page 2 Crowley Crews Honored Page 4 �President’s Report Answering the Call When a large number of civilian-crewed military support ships activated early last month, our members and port officials stepped up and smoothly filled the jobs on all three coasts. It’s a given that the SIU always answers the call, but when you combine a large-scale activation with a short deadline, there are bound to be challenges. I’m proud of the way our members in the halls and our people behind the counters came through under pressure, though I’m not surprised. These are exciting times for our union, filled with opportunities, positive developments and of course the never-ending challenges. We have opportunities for growth and job security because of a combination of things, not the least of which is the professionalism and reliability of rank-and-file Seafarers. Some of you have heard me say this before, but when the union goes to bat for our industry, you are the first people we highlight. Your dedication and dependability Michael Sacco help give shipowners the confidence to order new tonnage, like the ConRo and tugboat we’re spotlighting in this edition of the LOG. Your patriotism lets our military leaders know that we’ll be ready when the balloon goes up. Those opportunities for a bright future also require ongoing political action, not just on Capitol Hill but at every level of government. Our industry is heavily regulated, which means we constantly have to educate lawmakers about the U.S. Merchant Marine. And of course, you all know about the bogus attacks on the Jones Act, which is a full-time battle. File that one under “never-ending challenge,” but be assured we are winning, while not taking anything for granted. We don’t always publicize our political undertakings, but we’ve also been working to help expand the fleet of militarily useful U.S.-flag vessels, and I’m optimistic about those efforts. Stay tuned. Another huge key to our future is the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the SIU-affiliated school based in Piney Point, Maryland. I spend a lot of time at the school and keep a close eye on the steady – and sometimes spectacular – improvements there. The cutting-edge training available in Piney Point is right up there with political action in terms of importance to us. Something else I appreciate about visiting the school is the opportunity to regularly meet Seafarers. Whether we’re discussing concerns or goals, or maybe just reminiscing, I enjoy working with and getting to know our SIU brothers and sisters. (At certain times of year, we’ve been known to talk a little football, too.) These are the same members who earn safety awards like the ones reported in this issue. They’re the same Seafarers who donate their time to help others, also as featured this month. In short, they – you – are the kind of people who make it easy to stay enthused about working hard to help ensure ongoing success for the SIU. Tensions Still High I began last month’s message with a note about controversial attacks on two foreign-flag tankers in the Gulf of Oman. I’ll end this month’s column with a reminder that the international maritime community is still on alert following a reported alleged incident from July 10 in which armed Iranian boats unsuccessfully attempted to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The tanker reportedly was crossing into the Strait of Hormuz area when it was approached by boats from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. A British Navy ship effectively intervened. As it becomes harder to call these incidents isolated, I know our crews aboard American-flag ships will take every precaution in that part of the world and all over the globe. USS Selects Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao to Receive AOTOS Award One of the American maritime industry’s strongest advocates is receiving one of its most prestigious awards. The United Seamen’s Service (USS) in late June announced that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao will receive the 2019 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award “based on her careerlong commitment to the maritime industry.” The other, previously announced recipients are James Given, president of the Seafarers International Union of Canada; Anil Mathur, president and CEO of Alaska Tanker Corp.; and Joseph Pyne, chairman of the board of Kirby Corporation. The awards will be presented Nov. 1 in New York City, during the 50th annual AOTOS event. A number of U.S. mariners also will receive recognition for specific acts of bravery and heroism while at sea. In announcing Chao’s selection, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wykle, USA, (Ret.), AOTOS committee chairman, said, “We are honored that Secretary Chao will attend the AOTOS event and personally accept the award.” Chao assumed her office on Jan. 31, 2017. She was previously Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush. Chao was raised in Queens, New York and subsequently earned her MBA from Harvard Business School. Early in her career, she specialized in transportation financing in the private sector. She began her executive career in public service working on transportation issues at the White House. She then served as Deputy Maritime Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation; Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission; and, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. As U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Chao has been one of the strongest advocates for the U.S. maritime industry in Department history. She has consistently reiterated the need for a modern U.S.-flag fleet, crewed by skilled U.S. Merchant Mariners, as an important component of U.S. national security. To that end, more funding for the Maritime Administration has been requested than in any previous administration’s budgets – $682 million for FY 2020. She also advocated for additional new school training ships. And, as a signal of her unprecedented support for the U.S. maritime industry, within the first six months of her tenure as U.S. Secretary of Transportation she visited the Ready Reserve fleet in Beaumont, Texas, and toured two American-flagged vessels. She also gave her first commencement speech as Secretary to the graduating class of the U.S. Merchant Marine Secretary Chao (center) is welcomed to the 2017 SIUNA convention by President Michael Sacco (right) and Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. Academy on June 17, 2017. “Secretary Chao brings to AOTOS her background in transportation, non-profit work, labor and a macro-view of all the sectors that apply to the mission of USS,” said General Wykle. “We look forward to greeting her on November 1.” SIU President Michael Sacco described Chao as “someone who not only understands our industry, but also truly cares about the American worker. She is a tremendous leader and is universally respected, admired and trusted throughout our industry.” The AOTOS Award commenced in 1970 and has honored more than 80 industry leaders, while the USS marks its 77th anniversary this year. USS President Edward Morgan noted, “Whether operating 144 service centers in 1942 to look after American seafarers and the military or ensuring we honor our true industry leaders as Admiral of the Ocean Sea, USS has continued to be an important presence in the American maritime industry.” The USS continues to provide community services for the U.S. Merchant Marine, the American Armed Forces, and seafarers of the world. A nonprofit agency established in 1942, the USS operates centers in six foreign ports in Europe, Asia, and Africa and in the Indian Ocean, and also provides seagoing libraries to American vessels through its affiliate, the American Merchant Marine Library Association. VP Pence Visits USNS Comfort The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort, crewed by CIVMARS from the SIU Government Services Division, hosted Vice President Mike Pence (second from right in photo below) and his wife, Karen (left), June 18 in Miami. They are pictured with Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander, U.S. Southern Command. According to the Navy, the Comfort “is working with health and government partners in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean to provide care on the ship and at land-based medical sites, helping to relieve pressure on national medical systems strained by an increase in Venezuelan migrants.” (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard L.J. Gourley) O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Volume 81 Number 8 August 2019 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Jim Guthrie; Assistant Editor, Nick Merrill; Photographer, Harry Gieske; Administrative Support, Jenny Stokes; Content Curator, Mark Clements. Copyright © 2019 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The Seafarers International Union engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. Reversed to White Reversed to White 2 Seafarers LOG August 2019 �The new vessel (photo at left) begins its launch at the unionized General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard. In photo above, SIU Port Agent Nick Marrone II (right) is pictured with Matson President Ron Forest (center) and Forest’s wife, Peggy. Matson Christens ConRo Lurline in San Diego Jones Act Vessel Means New Jobs for SIU Members A new ship with an old name is joining the SIU fleet. Seafarers-contracted Matson on June 17 christened the Lurline, a combination container roll-on/roll-off (ConRo) vessel built by union workers at the General Dynamics NASSCO yard in San Diego. Billed as the largest American-built ConRo, it’s the sixth Matson vessel named Lurline, dating to 1887. SIU Port Agent Nick Marrone II represented the union at the ceremony, which drew a crowd of approximately 700 people. NASSCO also is building a second ConRo for Matson. The Lurline is 870 feet long and has a beam of 114 feet. The ship has a deep draft of 38 feet and weighs in at more than 50,000 metric tons. It will be one of Matson’s fastest vessels, with a top speed of 23 knots, helping ensure on-time deliveries in Hawaii from the company’s three West Coast terminals in Seattle, Oakland and Long Beach, California. In announcing the christening, Matson pointed out that both new ConRo ships “will have an enclosed garage with room for approximately 500 vehicles plus ample space for rolling stock and breakbulk cargo. They will also feature stateof-the-art green technology, including a fuel-efficient hull design, environmentally safe double-hull fuel tanks, freshwater ballast systems and the first Tier 3 dual-fuel engines to be deployed in containerships serving West Coast ports. Under the latest International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements for engine manufacturers, Tier 3 engines reduce the levels of particulate emissions by 40 percent and nitrogen oxide emissions by 20 percent, as compared to Tier 2 standards.” “The great speed, capacity and environmental improvements of this new ship position us well to serve the needs of our communities in Hawaii for many years to come,” said Matt Cox, Matson’s chairman and chief executive officer, after the shipyard ceremony. “As a proud U.S. company and Jones Act carrier, our investment in this new ship is about much more than maintaining a high level of service Domestic Maritime Creates 13,850 Jobs, $3.2 Billion In Ohio Economic Growth The domestic maritime industry is vital for America – and few states reflect that truth more than Ohio. The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), a powerful coalition to which the SIU is affiliated, hosted a press conference July 1 at Seafarers-contracted Great Lakes Towing Company with U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), local business leaders, and maritime advocates and employees to proudly announce new economic benefits of the industry to the state of Ohio and Great Lakes region. According to the findings of a new study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on behalf of Transportation Institute (TI), the Jones Act continues to fuel a strong maritime industry in Ohio and across the Great Lakes region, where the PwC report shows 123,670 Jones Actrelated jobs – or 20 percent of the national total – are based. Throughout Ohio, the industry employs more than 13,850 individuals, produces $3.2 billion for the local economy, and generates $817.5 million in worker income. Between 2011 and 2016, August 2019 maritime employment in Ohio increased by 3,520 jobs. An estimated $30 billion of the national Jones Act economic impact comes from the eight Great Lakes states. As highlighted at the recent event, Ohio is also an important shipyard state. A new study of shipbuilding by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), covering both commercial and military ship construction, found more than $617 million of annual economic impact and more than $364 million in worker income for the state. The backbone of the domestic maritime industry is the Jones Act, which requires the transportation of cargo between all U.S. points to be reserved for U.S.built, -owned, -crewed, and -documented vessels. The law is not only a vital anchor for economic strength and job creation for Ohio, but also a pillar for the entire nation’s prosperity and security. “Today’s report confirms our course: invest in our maritime assets and prepare our workforce for the maritime jobs of the future,” Kaptur said. “This region has an to Hawaii. It also helps drive substantial economic benefits in and opportunities in communities around the Pacific, where this vessel will operate.” Cox added, “The construction of this ship required 150,000 man-hours to complete. It’s over a year’s work for about 2,000 professionals here at NASSCO – engineers, tradesmen and lots of support people. And over its expected lifespan, this ship will generate approximately 4.5 million man-hours of work opportunity for the U.S. mariners who will operate it, not to mention all the dock workers and terminal personnel that move the cargo on and off our ships, and all the people who produced the materials used to build this ship that are sourced here in the U.S., like the steel that came from Iowa and Alabama. These are all living-wage jobs, supporting the families of these American workers, the taxes they pay … it all flows from this one ship. Multiply that by all the ships NASSCO and other U.S. shipyards are building, and you get a sense of the value of the maritime industry to our country and its economy. important place at the table to strengthen our strong domestic maritime industry and its critical role in our national security and prosperity. “In Ohio alone, the efforts of over 13,000 workers facilitate more than $3 billion moving into local economies and generating $817.5 million in worker income. These are the benchmarks from which workers and industry leaders can build on our successes and plan a future of expanded commerce and opportunity.” “Ohio workers are the best in the world at what they do and today’s report shows that our state’s maritime industry is no exception,” said U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). “Ohio’s ports and shipping industry provide good-paying jobs and these workers play a key role in our nation’s economy.” “The Great Lakes is one of America’s most important environmental and economic resources and are a major component of Ohio’s domestic maritime industry,” said U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (ROhio). “This would not be possible without the skilled and dedicated men and women who comprise Ohio’s maritime workforce. Ohio’s status as one of America’s best states for the maritime industry is no surprise to those who see it up close every day. The release of today’s study showing an increase in the number of domestic maritime jobs in Ohio and the contribution its employees make to the state and nation are to be applauded.” In California alone, there are more than 51,000 jobs tied to the American maritime industry, providing over 3.6 billion dollars in labor income with a total economic impact in the state of more than twelve billion dollars.” “Designing and building the Lurline brings pride to every member of our team,” said Kevin Graney, president of General Dynamics NASSCO. “It’s an honor to add the Kanaloa Class vessels to NASSCO’s decades-long history in Jones Act ship production.” Matson invited Constance Lau, a member of Matson’s board of directors, to officially christen the vessel by breaking a ceremonial bottle of champagne against the ship’s hull. Immediately after the bottle was broken, the vessel was released from its build ways and slid backward into San Diego Bay. The Lurline was then docked at NASSCO’s nearby testing and trials berth, where the final stages of construction will be completed. Matson is expected to take delivery of the vessel in late October. “The state of Ohio is a leader in the domestic maritime industry, supporting 13,850 family-wage jobs and contributing over $3.2 billion to the local economy,” said James L. Henry, chairman and president of Transportation Institute. “The findings in our most recent study demonstrate the strength and necessity of the Jones Act, which serves as the backbone of the American maritime industry, the U.S. industrial base, and job creation for the hardworking men and women that crew the vessels delivering both in times of war and peace.” “Quite simply, the Jones Act is American security,” said Matt Woodruff, President of AMP. “In addition to the job creation benefits detailed in this study, our American mariners are relied on by defense leaders to project American force overseas in a national emergency. Alongside our waterfront workers, they are the eyes and ears of homeland security on our nation’s coasts and waterways. Our American controlled fleet provides economic security, ensuring that our nation’s internal freight transportation system is not subject to foreign interference. American maritime jobs always have and will continue to be vital in the never-ending task of keeping America safe, strong and prosperous for generations to come.” “Twenty percent of all Jones Act jobs Continued on Page 6 Seafarers LOG 3 �U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-New York) (center) is flanked by SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez (right) and Paul Hall Center Trustee Tony Naccarato. MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Duncan (left) congratulates BCTGM President David Durkee on his award. SIU VP Contracts George Tricker (left) introduces Russell Paret, president/CEO of Schuyler Line Navigation Company. Port Council Honors Durkee, Suozzi, Paret The 2019 recipient of the Paul Hall Award of Merit set the tone for annual Maritime Port Council of Greater New York/New Jersey and Vicinity’s dinner/dance when he proclaimed, “An attack on the Jones Act is an attack on your members and their families. So, as far as I’m concerned, an attack on the Jones Act is an attack on the BCTGM!” David Durkee, the international president of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) International Union, showed the solidarity he said was so prevalent in the award’s namesake as well as in current SIU/MTD President Michael Sacco. Durkee joined U.S. Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi (D-New York) and Russell Paret, president/CEO of Schuyler Line Navigation Company, in being recognized for their efforts on behalf of the U.S. Merchant Marine and all working people during the June 22 event in New York City. Durkee said the late Paul Hall (who served as SIU and MTD President from 1957 to 1980) stood for “strong and principled leadership … creativity, innovation and breaking new ground to improve the lives and standard of living of his members and their families … unflinching courage … an unyielding commitment to the highest values and standards of trade unionism. He was about labor solidarity and always being there for fellow union members and he never forgot where he came from.” He continued, “I did not know Paul Hall, but I do know Mike Sacco. Mike is someone for whom I have the greatest respect because he embodies those very same qualities as his predecessor, Paul Hall. Mike Sacco is a fighter who has never backed down or backed up when it comes to protecting and advancing the rights and well-being of his members and all working men and women in the maritime trades. When it comes to legislative and regulatory issues affecting workers in the maritime trades, there is nobody in Washington, D.C., who has more credibility and more respect than Mike Sacco.” The BCTGM president updated the crowd of nearly 400 on his union’s battle with Mondelez/Nabisco to stop the outsourcing of union jobs to Mexico. He said the company is paying workers in Mexico as little as “97 cents an hour with no benefits” to bake such icons as Oreo and Chips Ahoy. “The first labor organization to support our nationwide consumer boycott of Nabisco products made in Mexico was the Maritime Trades Department,” Durkee noted. “Mike Sacco and the Maritime Trades Department are always there with fraternal support for another union when called upon. More often than not, they don’t wait to be asked for help. They reach out and say how can we help. That, brothers and sisters, is what solidarity is all about.” In introducing Durkee, MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Duncan referred to the Nabisco campaign by displaying a bag of Chips Ahoy and showing the audience where to look on the lower back of the packaging to see if the words “Made in Mexico” appear. “If ‘Made in Mexico’ is not printed, then they are high-quality union-made cookies,” Duncan said. Suozzi received the Government Man of the Year Award for his years of fighting on behalf of working people in New York and Washington. He said the maritime industry is a model of labor-management cooperation that can serve as “the hope for America.” Suozzi pointed out the nation’s economy “is leaving too many people behind” and also reiterated his vow to “fight for U.S.-flag ships any way I can.” SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez introduced Suozzi by noting the congressman’s father was an immigrant who fought in World War II, became a justice of the New York Supreme Court and provided the values Suozzi still follows: “hard work, justice, (knowing) right and wrong, and looking out for others.” Tellez said Suozzi is “an up-and-coming politician who is good for the country and good for our industry.” Upon receiving the Herb Brand Award (named for a past Seafarers LOG editor and American maritime icon), Paret SIU Crews Help Crowley Earn Marathon’s Elite Vessel Award SIU members recently helped bring home elite recognition for Seafarers-contracted Crowley Petroleum Services. Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) recently presented its Elite Vessel Award for the sixth consecutive year to Crowley. The award “recognizes the company’s mariners and vessels who serve Marathon for outstanding performance and environmental protection,” Crowley reported. The award, presented at a reception in Jacksonville, Florida, honors vessel operators (including the crews) for their customer service, dependability and exemplary performance in health, safety and environmental excellence. “Select, high-performing Crowley mariners were chosen to represent their ships and crewmates at the award ceremony,” Crowley noted. “Each mariner received a plaque to commemorate their team’s achievements.” Crowley vessels recognized for 2018 – all featuring SIU crews – included the tanker West Virginia (represented at the event by Capt. James Cunningham); articulated tug-barge (ATB) Courage/650-5 (represented by Capt. Darren Bates); 4 Seafarers LOG ATB Liberty/750-3 (represented by Second Mate Coronado Hickman); tanker Louisiana (represented by First Assistant Engineer Seth Green); ATB Legend/750-2 (represented by Chief Mate Kyle O’Connor); ATB Achievement/650-8; and tanker Ohio. Bates pointed out that his ATB “in- SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi (right), who also serves as president of the port council, presents an award to U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-New York). announced, “I appreciate all those working hard at sea tonight. I am grateful to have the best team in the world.” Paret oversees U.S.-flag operations that include cargo preference and Maritime Security Program vessels. “I am so lucky to love what I do. Shipping is a 24/7 industry and I thank everyone I depend on every day,” Paret stated. “We all play important roles – lawmakers, crew, maintenance, operations and crewing, and, of course, labor. Too many people don’t know about the U.S.-flag industry. “We need a national maritime strategy,” he offered to loud applause. “To survive and thrive, we must be bold.” Presenting the award to Paret was SIU Vice President Contracts George Tricker. “His colors are red, white and blue. He is someone you can trust – a true patriot and a great American,” stated Tricker. “He treats mariners properly and with respect.” volves two crews, which is 22 people yearround, in order to make the award happen. Those guys deserve all the credit. I appreciate them working safely, following the rules and going home safe to their families. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about.” He added, “I thought it was a nice ceremony and a good way to show appreciation for the crews meeting the companies’ standards. Marathon and Crowley are both great to work for. They set their standards high for safety, quality work and protecting the environment. Hickman stated, “I had a really good time at the event. It was nice meeting the higher-ups and it’s a very special award. It goes to show how much hard work and dedication we put in. It’s nice to get rewarded and know they’re happy with our dedication.” “Crowley is committed to safe and reliable transportation, and we are proud of the dedicated service and professionalism that these honorees demonstrate every day,” said Tucker Gilliam, vice president, petroleum services, Crowley. “We appreciate the trust and partnership that Marathon has for our company and the men and women who serve the fleet.” SIU members are pictured with Crowley and Marathon personnel. The Seafarers include Darren Bates (sixth from left), Coronado Hickman (third from right) and Kyle O’Connor (far right). Among those also pictured are Crowley Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley (sixth from right). August 2019 �Hearing Highlights Benefits of U.S. Maritime Short Sea Shipping Takes Center Stage During Key Transportation Subcommittee Meeting America’s domestic maritime industry benefits the nation in numerous ways, but there are untapped opportunities to utilize it even more. Those were some of the main points voiced June 19 when the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation conducted a hearing titled “Short Sea Shipping: Rebuilding America’s Maritime Industry.” Testifying at the hearing were: U.S. Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby; Maine Port Authority CEO Jon Nass; Lake Carriers’ Association President James Weakley; and Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO President Larry Willis. Each of them voiced strong support for the maritime industry. One of the key topics discussed during the hearing was the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) “America’s Maritime Highway Program” (AMHP). As explained by Buzby in his testimony, “The Marine Highway System consists of our nation’s navigable waterways including rivers, bays, channels, the Great Lakes, the Saint Lawrence Seaway System, coastal, and certain open ocean routes. These navigable waterways touch 38 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The purpose of the AMHP is to further incorporate these waterways into the overall U.S. transportation system, especially where marine transportation services are the most efficient, effective, and sustainable transportation option.” He continued, describing the AMHP as consisting of three elements: route designation, project designation, and grants. He stated, “The AMHP is clearly having an impact. Metrics we gather to measure that impact include the number of truck road miles that have been eliminated. Using Federal Highway Administration formulas, MARAD estimates the public benefits of funded projects in dollars. In FY 2016, AMHP grant-funded services moved 35,215 twenty-foot equivalent units by water, saving approximately $1.5 million in road maintenance and congestion costs.” He then discussed the complexities and challenges of the nation’s cargo transportation options: “Congestion on our surface transportation system significantly impacts our economic prosperity and quality of life. One study estimates that in 2014, congestion cost America’s urban commuters an estimated $160 billion in wasted time and fuel; trucks account for $28 billion of this cost. Overall, the volume of imports and exports transported by our freight system is expected to more than double over the next 30 years. This will have implications for ports, which handle approximately 70 percent of America’s international trade by volume. Most of this additional cargo will ultimately move along our surface transportation corridors, many of which are currently at or beyond capacity.” Nass pointed out the importance of domestic shipping, saying, “For those of us who live in port cities, moving freight by water is instinct, but it needs to be intuitive for others as well — especially those who set transportation policy. One needs only to sit for a few frustrating hours in Boston or beltway traffic to appreciate the value of alternative transportation. Moving freight from highway to seaway will improve commerce, decrease air pollution, and reduce fuel consumption and traffic congestion in our largest cities. I am not the first to suggest that the United States has an infrastructure problem. There is no denying it. In maritime terms, the nation’s surface transportation infra- structure is like a vessel taking on water – fast.” He continued, “By not making alternative freight transportation systems a national priority, especially short sea shipping alternatives, I believe that we are misusing our surface transportation system. We are missing a win-win opportunity to both stop the leaks in the highway infrastructure while fostering a revitalized waterway economy nationally.” Weakley discussed the lower environmental impacts of short sea shipping, as well as the relative efficiency of cargo ships. “It takes less energy to move cargo via water than it does the other modes of transportation,” he said. A U.S.-flag laker can move a ton of cargo 607 miles, the approximate distance from Duluth to Detroit, while consuming only one gallon of fuel. A truck can typically move that same ton of cargo about 59 miles per gallon and rail can move it 202 miles per gallon. Given the lower energy consumption, marine transportation emits fewer tons of carbon dioxide. A laker will emit 19 tons to transport 1,000 tons of cargo 1,000 miles. Trucks making the same cargo movement will emit 190 tons.... Economies of scale also help us achieve lower energy consumption rates. One of our lakers can move 70,000 tons of cargo. That is the equivalent of 700 rail cars or 3,000 trucks. Another measure of modal efficiency is horsepower per ton. Trucks require 12-20 horsepower for each ton of cargo moved. For rail it is about 1-1 and for vessels, it is 0.2-0.3. If trucks could operate with vessel efficiency, they could be powered with a lawnmower engine.” He also emphasized the importance of the Jones Act, saying, “The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, requires that vessels moving cargo between U.S. ports be American-owned, American-built and American-crewed. This bedrock of maritime policy provides the stability necessary for LCA’s members to invest in maintaining and adding to their fleet. The national, economic and homeland security implications of the law and the regulatory certainty it provides, allows us to enter into long-term contracts. The Jones Act encourages Americans to invest huge sums of money in assets that will last decades.” Willis highlighted his organization’s commitment to maritime. “Since the nation’s beginnings, waterborne freight transportation has been an integral component of how we move goods domestically,” he said. “As we continue to address our needs, maritime shipping must be a linchpin of any national freight strategy. The maritime industry and the workers we represent look forward to continuing to rise to the challenge.” He echoed the previous statements on efficiency, adding, “Short sea shipping is also green shipping. When transporting substantial volumes, utilizing these vessels is highly fuel efficient per cargo ton-mile, and can result in substantially reduced emissions. The environmental benefits of short sea shipping also go well beyond the fuel efficiency of any particular vessel. Delays at ports and on the surface freight network more broadly can result in unnecessary truck idling and wasted fuel. The utilization of short sea shipping can have a multiplier effect, functioning as a green option individually while simultaneously increasing efficiency in other freight modes.” He concluded, “As Admiral Buzby has highlighted in the past, we are 1,800 civilian mariners short of the Department of Defense’s needs. As we like to say in the maritime industry, cargo is king. If there is cargo, we will train the mariners and build the vessels needed to carry it. By increasing the availability of cargo moved through a strong short sea shipping network, we have the opportunity to create thousands of good seafaring jobs and address pressing national security needs with a single stroke. For these reasons alone, we should take every action to promote short sea services.” DOT Maritime Committee Convenes The Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC) recently conducted its first meeting of the year, in the nation’s capital. Among those pictured afterward are U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao (twelfth from left), flanked by SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez (directly next to the secretary’s left shoulder) and Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby (directly to her right). Tellez first served on the committee beginning in 2011 and recently was reappointed following a mandatory break. Established in 2010, the MTSNAC “is made up of leaders from commercial transportation firms, trade associations, state and local public entities, labor organizations, academia, and environmental groups that advise the secretary on policies to ensure that the marine transportation system can respond to projected trade increases,” the DOT reported. August 2019 Seafarers LOG 5 �USCG Commander Addresses Autonomous Shipping Professional Mariners Described as ‘Crucial On-Scene Decision Makers’ U.S. Coast Guard Commander David Dubay, a military professor of international law at the U.S. Naval War College, recently penned an editorial on the possible future of autonomous shipping, and the real issues that such a future would bring. In the editorial (first posted on the Center for International Maritime Security website), Dubay wrote, “In recent years, the prospect of fully autonomous vessels has become a hot topic for commercial shipping. The same fast-paced advances in technology that have led to projects to automate vehicles in every other sector of the transportation industry have also found their way to the shipping industry. Advances in camera technology, sensors, electromechanical actuators and satellite technology appear to promise a world in which ships will soon traverse the oceans without a human on board. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Comité Maritime International (CMI) are already exploring how autonomous vessels would fit into the existing framework of international maritime law.” He continued, “Yet, while it is laudable to plan for the future, autonomous vessels operated by computers and remote operators quite simply pose too many vulnerabilities, and they likely will prove too expensive to replace today’s manned vessels. The professional merchant mariners who operate ships today are the crucial on-scene decision makers, repairmen and physical security providers who make commercial shipping secure, efficient and inexpensive.” Dubay also confidently spoke about the need to maintain a human presence aboard ships: “Once we get past the promises and hyperbole, the risk of collisions, legal liabilities and environmental calamity will ensure that some critical number of humans will persist on board ships. Advances in technology will continue to make shipping safer and more efficient, but they will not eventually replace the human masters and crews that serve on today’s commercial vessels.” He also mentioned the speculative benefits of autonomous shipping, before underlining the valid concern for American workers, saying, “Autonomous vessels may result in better working conditions overall in the shipping industry, as they would eliminate the need today’s batteries simply do not have the energy density necessary to power larger commercial vessels. Higher capacity and more powerful electric batteries that are powerful enough to move larger ships will likely be developed in the future. However, current battery technology has limitations. Lithium ion batteries, the type used for automated vehicles and aircraft, can explode if overcharged and further, large lithium ion batteries need to be temperature controlled to work properly. “Even more challenging obstacles to the success of autonomous vessels will be the expense and complexity of designing such systems,” he continued. “Yet, while it is laudable to plan for the future, autonomous vessels operated by computers and remote operators quite simply pose too many vulnerabilities, and they likely will prove too expensive to replace today’s manned vessels. The professional merchant mariners who operate ships today are the crucial on-scene decision makers, repairmen and physical security providers who make commercial shipping secure, ef ficient and inexpensive.” - - - U.S. Coast Guard Commander David Dubay, military professor of international law, U.S. Naval War College to find workers to fill the many difficult and hazardous jobs at sea. But the elimination of merchant mariner jobs would be a tremendous financial blow to those workers in those jobs today.” He continued, mentioning some of the technology hurdles that are currently stalling autonomous vessels: “One present obstacle for automating larger vessels is battery technology. At the outset, SIU Represented at Safety Event “The technical challenge of operating a large cargo ship autonomously on the open oceans for days or weeks at a time will require a command and control system that does not exist today and may be impractical to build. Seamanship and navigating a ship safely is a challenge with a full complement of crew members on board. Automated ships will require command centers, computers, Maritime Industry Flexes its Muscle In Ohio, Has Huge Impact on Economy Continued from Page 3 Recertified Bosun Adel Ahmed and AB Ryan Boltz took part in a May 29 safety banquet hosted by Shell in Houston. In the large group photo above, Ahmed is second from left and Boltz is second from right. They’re pictured with personnel from Seafarerscontracted Crowley. The photo at the immediate right includes the bosun and his son, Ahmed Ahmed (left). 6 Seafarers LOG advanced satellite communications systems, other electronic devices, remote operators and other technicians.” Not to be overlooked, according to the author, is the “risk of exploitation by adversaries, hackers, terrorists, criminals and other malign actors.” In fact, he said that such potential manipulation is “the most serious concern regarding autonomous vessels” and “one that will very likely keep them from ever being employed.” Dubay wrote, “Autonomous vessels’ dependence on the electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace infrastructure coupled with the lack of any human onscene responders will provide an opportunity for others to interfere with these ships and potentially use them as weapons or for profit.” He concluded, “Some reality must be injected into the debate over autonomous ships. It is a truism that electronic and mechanical systems will eventually fail. For vital applications where human lives are at risk such as for aircraft, system engineers design in wide tolerances, safeguards and multiple levels of redundancy to ensure an adequate margin of safety. The challenge in designing autonomous vessels is building both a safe and secure system that will function effectively in all ocean and maritime conditions without human beings on board and one that is not capable of being exploited by bad actors. Such a system, even if possible to build, would likely be too expensive for companies to build and operate compared to human crew. As a result, autonomous vessels are extremely unlikely to displace the human network of maritime professionals that have always made the maritime transportation system safe and secure.” are in the Great Lakes states,” said Jim Weakley, President of the Lake Carriers’ Association. “The men and women employed in the domestic maritime industry build and maintain our ships for commercial and governmental clients, including the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship program, and crew our vessels moving iron ore, stone, and coal, the base of steel and American manufacturing, construction, and energy production.” Weakley further noted, “All eight Great Lakes states are dependent on commercial maritime and the entire national economy is reliant on the cargoes moved on the Lakes by Jones Act-compliant vessels, crews, and companies. There is no second-guessing, the Jones Act is critical to American economic security.” “As a charter member of the Transportation Institute and a participant in the Jones Act domestic shipping industry, along with many of our U.S.-flag customers, we are very proud of the achievements and contributions made over the years in fulfilling and even exceeding the purposes envisaged by this legislation,” said Ron Rasmus of the Great Lakes Towing Company. “The domestic maritime industry is a hugely important source of family-wage jobs for American mariners here in Ohio and all across the country,” said Seafarers International Union Assistant Vice President Bryan Powell. “SIU members have been safely plying these waterways for many decades, contributing to the local economy and delivering the goods.” Powell added, “I’m also proud of the fact that high-ranking individuals in the administration and in our military have pointed out that our crews are a vital component of homeland security. They’re on our rivers and coasts every day; they know if something doesn’t look right, and they have a big stake in the safety and security of our vessels and ports.” Thanks to the Jones Act, the domestic maritime industry employs approximately 650,000 Americans across all 50 states, creates $41 billion in labor income for American workers, and adds more than $154.8 billion in annual economic output each year. The U.S. domestic fleet is one of the largest in the world, with more than 40,000 vessels – built in American shipyards, crewed by American mariners, and owned by American companies – that operate in American waters 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Important SHBP Notice Several New summary plan description (SPD) guides recently were added to the Seafarers website. Now available are: n Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) CorePlus and Core Levels; revised February 2019; n Seafarers Pension Plan (SPP); re- vised March 2019; n Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP); revised April 2019; and n Seafarers Vacation Plan (SVP); revised July 2019. Eligible participants will receive these guides in future participant mailings. August 2019 �Great Lakes Towing Preps for Anniversary Event SIU-contracted Great Lakes Towing Company is well into its second century and still going strong. In a ceremony that simultaneously salutes its history while portending a bright future, the company was scheduled to host a July 22 gathering in Cleveland (after press time). That event was to feature the christening of the new boat Michigan in addition to celebrating Great Lakes Towing’s 120th anniversary. Great Lakes Towing has served the needs of the Great Lakes seaway system – often called America’s fourth coast – since its founding on July 7, 1899. Through the years, the company has remained agile enough to adapt to the needs of the vessels carrying cargo across the lakes, all while expanding into the industry leader they are today. They currently operate a fleet of 28 tugs across 11 major ports throughout the Great Lakes. “Great Lakes Towing has maintained an excellent working relationship with the SIU for decades,” said SIU Vice President Great Lakes Tom Orzechowski. “For 120 years, they’ve provided a necessary service in and around the ports of the Great Lakes, and we hope they’ll continue to thrive for at least 120 more years.” In June, the company christened a new tug, Ohio, and dedicated the tug, which Pictured at the tug Ohio dedication June 21 in Toledo are (from left) MM&P President Don Marcus, Great Lakes Towing President Joe Starck, SIU member Eric Johnson, SIU Asst. VP Bryan Powell, SIU member Matt Smith, Great Lakes Towing Operations Manager Lindsay Dew and SIU Port Agent Todd Brdak. previously carried that name to The National Museum of the Great Lakes. The donated tug will serve as a museum piece, after 60 years in the Great Lakes Towing fleet, and 115 years of service on the lakes. House Version of Defense Bill Includes Extended MSP, New Tanker Security Program The U.S. House of Representatives on July 12 passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would extend Joe Starck, president of Great Lakes Towing Company, said, “The new harbor tug is aptly named Ohio. She was built by skilled Ohio craftsmen in an Ohio shipyard, for an Ohio-based company, will operate on Ohio waters and serve Ohio the Maritime Security Program (MSP) through 2035 and increases the yearly stipends over the life of the program. In addition, the bill would authorize a tanker fleet that would provide a stipend for the Department of Defense to utilize 10 U.S.-flagged commercial petroleum tanker vessels. Finally, the House version of the bill would also establish a two-vessel U.S.-flag cable security fleet that would “provide installation, maintenance, and repair of ports. In addition, her construction cost was supported by the Ohio EPA.” The tug Ohio will be placed into service in the Port of Toledo. It is the second tug built as part of the company’s fleet renewal program. submarine cables and related equipment.” The tanker fleet would operate similarly to MSP, supporting the needs of our military while helping to maintain the pool of qualified U.S. mariners. The bill will have to be reconciled with the Senate version of the NDAA, which has already been passed but contains a variety of different amendments and different authorization amounts. No further action on the legislation is expected until after Labor Day. CSA Honors Crescent Crews, Others Talking Maritime with U.S. Senator A number of SIU-contracted companies received safety awards from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) during the organization’s annual luncheon in New Orleans on June 18. Crescent Towing crews were among those collectively honored; Seafarers from the Crescent tug South Carolina accepted on behalf of the whole team. Pictured at the event are (from left) Capt. Joseph Carson, Deckhand Kyle McDermott, SIU Port Agent Chris Westbrook and Wheelman Kevin McDermott. SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (left) attended a reception for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) (right) on July 5 in Houston. They discussed maritime issues including the Jones Act, cargo preference, the Maritime Security Program, and port infrastructure. August 2019 Seafarers LOG 7 �Seafarers Step Up to Aid Homeless in Florida When an opportunity arose to help area homeless people, SIU members didn’t have to be asked twice. SIU personnel recently teamed up with other union members and area residents in Broward County, Florida, to move donated furniture from a hotel into two large containers provided at no cost by Seafarers-contracted Crowley Maritime. The volunteers weren’t deterred by hot weather – they finished the project in one day (June 20). The outreach was organized by the Port Everglades Association (PEA), a maritime business organization to which the SIU belongs. SIU Assistant Vice President Kris Hopkins led the SIU team, which included members Ron Webb, Anthony Parks, Peter Durangparang, Anito Rarugal, Mike Bowen, David Rodriguez and Mario Hooker. They helped empty 30 rooms, assisted by (among others) members of the IBEW and the Teamsters, respectively. “Any time we have a chance to help the less fortunate, that’s what we’re all about,” Hopkins said. “We’re the lucky ones, because we have jobs to go to and we have families and homes. But we know that many people living in our county do not.” “I always like volunteering to help the less fortunate,” Bowen stated. “Anything to help people, I want to be included. It was hot and more hot that day – we have plenty of that kind of weather in Florida – but there was a lot of teamwork and it went great.” Pier 66 Hotel donated numerous items (bureaus, desks, chairs, lamps, bed linens and other goods) to several local agencies dedicated to providing housing and shelter to the homeless. But, as noted by the association, “There was one big need, however. Much of the furniture and goods needed to be stored in safe keeping for a period of months.” With that in mind, PEA President Rich Vogel contacted Hopkins and Crowley Vice President Patrick Collins, both of whom serve on the association’s board. They led the way in getting three-dozen volunteers, and Crowley also agreed to keep the containers in a secure Undeterred by hot weather, the volunteers haul items from the rooms. area in Fort Lauderdale until the donated items are set for distribution. “This was a total team effort,” said Vogel. “Our companies and the Port Everglades Association feel very strongly about helping and giving back to our great community. We are glad we could provide help to the truly needy people here in Broward County.” PEA board member Anitra Lanzci was one of the volunteers toiling through heat and humidity for the hours-long effort. “It was an inspiration to see such a large-scale, unified group demonstrate their commitment,” she said. Snapshots (and a Poem) from The Union-Crewed USNS Seay Bosun John Wells submitted these images and the poem from the U.S. Marine Management vessel. He reported that the ship loaded cargo in Jacksonville, Flor- ida, and then on April 2 headed for Diego Garcia. The voyage took 30 days. Wells further noted that the crew included a few first-trippers. LOG-A-RHYTHM A Mariner’s Life for Me By Alvin “Surreal” Surrency I’m staring at the water, stuck in its beautiful chaos While taking out the trash, one look and then I was lost Its beautiful splash and violent waves have gotten me Mesmerized and completely taken in Been loving water my whole life, all I wanna do is dive on in Relief Bosun Jonathan Bennett, Chief Mate Mark Sampson Wiper Jorge Garcia Gutierrez (left) and QMED Mariano Ylaya handle bunkering operations. It’s true to say that I can sit and watch the waters all day long Sending me to another place, another world, with a brand new song I’m connected to the water in a way I cannot explain If I jump in this water, I may get fired, fired for being dumb And insane On the other hand, I probably won’t make it, having the Water get the best of me Swallowing me whole, doing a quick 180, going from my Love to my worst enemy I write these words to express my respect and love for This great ocean I guess you can say it has a hoax on me with its magic Motion potion I can write all day about the beauty of this water, this is Something that everyone should see I love my job and the beauty I get to see, not a pirate but a Mariner’s life for me. 8 Seafarers LOG OS Emmanuel Nuez, OS Jeffery Graham QMED Alvin Surrency The bosun said the steward department “kept everyone happy on a long voyage.” Pictured from left are SA Celso Escobero, Chief Cook Melissa McCartney and SA Lally Manalo. August 2019 �Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer addresses service members and civilians at MSC’s change of command ceremony aboard the CIVMAR-crewed USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10). (U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Hunt) Arriving early for the ceremony are (from left) SIU Govt. Services Rep. Sam Spain, SIU VP Govt. Services Kate Hunt, MM&P Rep. Randi Ciszewski and MEBA Branch Agent/Govt. Fleet Rep. Tracy Burke. MSC Conducts Change of Command Ceremony The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) has a new commanding officer. Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer relieved Rear Adm. Dee Mewbourne as MSC commander during a June 28 ceremony aboard the SIU CIVMAR-crewed expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia. SIU Vice President Government Services Kate Hunt and Representative Sam Spain attended the ceremony. They noted that Mewbourne, during his official remarks, thanked SIU President Michael Sacco, Executive Vice President Augie Tellez and Hunt for their work in helping provide crews for MSC ships while strengthening the overall U.S. Merchant Marine and reinforcing its readiness to answer the call. Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, deputy commander, U.S. Transportation Command, were the guest speakers. Mewbourne, a native of Ormond Beach, Florida, assumed command of MSC Aug. 25, 2016, overseeing the on-time logistics, strategic sealift and specialized missions that MSC conducts around the world, many of them utilizing SIU-crewed vessels. The agency noted, “During his tenure, Mewbourne, and his staff devoted significant effort in developing and executing a plan to adapt to the changing operational environment and keep MSC ahead of competitors and potential adversaries.” House Legislation Addresses Worker Rights Shortfalls The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act – introduced May 2 by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington) and U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Virginia) – is a potentially important piece of legislation on many levels. The bill would address several major problems with current labor laws, and aims to give working people a fair shot when they try to join together and form a union. “It is still too difficult for working people to form a union at their workplace when they want to,” noted the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). “The law gives employers too much power and puts too many roadblocks in the way of workers trying to organize with their co-workers.” The EPI cited several highlights of the bill, including stronger and swifter remedies when employers interfere with workers’ rights; more freedom to organize without employer interference; protecting strikes and other protest activity; and tightening the definitions of independent contractor and supervisor to crack down on misclassification and extend National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protections to more workers. Significantly, the legislation also would require employers to bargain in good faith with the union chosen by their employees to reach a contract addressing wages, benefits, protections from sexual harassment, and other issues. “But employers often drag out the bargaining process to avoid reaching an agreement,” the August 2019 EPI noted. “More than half of all workers who vote to form a union don’t have a collective bargaining agreement a year later. This creates a discouraging situation for workers and allows employers to foster a sense of futility in the process. The PRO Act establishes a process for reaching a first agreement when workers organize, utilizing mediation and then, if necessary, binding arbitration, to enable the parties to reach a first agreement. And the PRO Act overrides so-called ‘right-to-work’ laws by establishing that employers and unions in all 50 states may agree upon a ‘fair share’ clause requiring all workers who are covered by – and benefit from – the collective bargaining agreement to contribute a fair share fee towards the cost of bargaining and administering the agreement.” The EPI concluded, “The PRO Act does not fix all the problems with our labor law, but it would address some fundamental problems and help make it more possible for workers to act on their federally protected right to join together with their coworkers to bargain with their employer for improvements at their workplace. Research shows that workers want unions. There is a huge gap between the share of workers with union representation (11.9 percent) and the share of workers that would like to have a union and a voice on the job (48 percent). The PRO Act would take a major step forward in closing that gap.” A graduate of the Colorado State University and native of Alexandria, Virginia, Wettlaufer assumed command of MSC following his latest tour of duty as the commander of Carrier Strike Group 3 in Bremerton, Washington. “I am truly humbled to be here and to join this fantastic team,” said Wettlaufer. “Just coming off a dynamic, around-theworld (U.S. Navy) strike group deployment, my team was a prodigious consumer and demanding customer of logistics systems around the globe. As such, I understand and appreciate the challenges which MSC overcomes every day in order to provide the systems and synchronize global activities needed to deliver, distribute and sustain our warriors forward.” Wettlaufer previously commanded the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron 195, USS Denver and USS John C. Stennis. According to MSC, “Wettlaufer’s completed sea assignments include multiple deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf with Attack Squadron 85 and Carrier Air Wing 1 flying the A-6 Intruder from the USS America including Operation Desert Storm. Forward-deployed from Japan aboard USS Independence and USS Kitty Hawk as a Dambuster department head and CVW-5 operations officer, he flew the FA-18C Hornet and he deployed to the Pacific as executive officer aboard USS John C. Stennis.” Mewbourne now will serve as deputy commander of the U.S. Transportation Command. Bill Honoring WWII Mariners Well on Way to House Passage Well-earned recognition for the U.S. Merchant Marine is a big step closer to becoming reality. In late June, U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California) announced that his bipartisan Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 has secured the 290 cosponsors necessary to receive a mandatory vote in the House of Representatives. The bill will move to the Consensus Calendar, which hosts legislation that’s typically passed unanimously by the House, according to Garamendi’s office. “Throughout the Second World War, our armed forces relied on the U.S. Merchant Marine to ferry supplies, cargo and personnel into both theaters of operation, and they paid a heavy price in service to their country,” said Garamendi. “The U.S. Merchant Marine suffered the highest per capita casualty rate in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. An estimated 8,300 mariners lost their lives, and another 12,000 were wounded, to make sure our service members could keep fighting. Yet, these mariners who put their lives on the line were not even given veteran status until 1988.” He recalled meeting three World War II mariners last year: Charles Mills of Texas, age 97; Eugene Barner from Kansas, age 92; and Robert Weagant from Illinois, age 92. Garamendi continued, “These mariners put their lives on the line for this country, braving German and Japanese submarines in their Liberty ships as they delivered critical supplies to our service members in the European and Pacific theaters. Unfortunately, their sacrifice is commonly overlooked. A Congressional Gold Medal would give them the recognition they deserve, and that’s why I’ve introduced this bill: to give these veterans and their families the honor and respect they are owed. I’m pleased that this bill will receive a vote in the full House of Representatives and is in an excellent position to become law,” Garamendi concluded. “The time has come for our nation to provide a well-deserved thank you and honor the remaining U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of WWII with a Congressional Gold Medal,” said Christian Yuhas, vice president of the American Merchant Marine Veterans and a chief engineer in the merchant marine. “I urge Congress to support this important bill.” The Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act was introduced in the Senate simultaneously by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). U.S. Reps. Don Young (R-Alaska) and Susan Brooks (R-Indiana) are the original cosponsors in the House of Representatives. Seafarers LOG 9 �At Sea and Ashore with the SIU AROUND THE LAKES – Pictured from left in the photo above, taken aboard Armstrong Steamship’s Walter J. McCarthy, are Safety Director Gerret Jarman, Chief Cook Theo Iglieski, Port Agent Todd Brdak and SA Deja Nae Gardner-Johnson. The other two snapshots were taken at the hiring hall in Algonac, Michigan. Pictured from left in photo at immediate right are AB Yousef Mohamed, receiving his A-book, and Jarman. The photo at the far right includes Recertified Steward Ahmed Sharif, picking up his first pension check, with Brdak. ABOARD SLNC YORK – Pictured from left in the group photo above are Steward/Baker Robert Wright, Oiler Orlando Pajarillo, Oiler Dave Baclaan, Asst. Cook Abdalhakeem Hussein, AB Clifford Carroll, Bosun Ryan Scott and SIU Oakland Port Agent Nick Marrone II. The photo at right from the Argent Marine ship includes (from left) Bosun Ryan Scott and Captain Tim English. These snapshots were taken June 26 in San Francisco. ABOARD APL ROOSEVELT – Pictured from left are Chief Cook Perry Asuncion, Chief Steward Steven Bowmer and ACU Walter Harris. Photo was taken June 21 in Oakland, California. 10 Seafarers LOG ABOARD USNS WILLIAM BUTTON – The deck gang aboard the Crowley-operated ship includes Recertified Bosun Greg Jackson, ABs Samuel Thatcher, Warren Armstead, Robert Goldson, Nate Guevara and Editho Barraca, and OSs Mark Campbell, Frank Muna and Roy Vencer. August 2019 �ABOARD HARLEY MARINE NY TUGS – In photo at left, Mate Andrew Beaird and Deckhand Dave Jakubowski stand in the wheelhouse of the tug St. Andrews. Tankermen Richard Brockway and T.J. Bonilla demonstrate the surest way to land on the SIU Facebook page and in the LOG in center photo. The photo at right includes Tankermen T.J. Bonilla and Jimmy Hargrove displaying the current SIU contract aboard the tank barge Stoddard Sea. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU ABOARD MAHI MAHI – Pictured from left aboard the Matson ship are ACU John Canson, Chief Steward Gerald Archie and Chief Cook Joel Molinos. Photo was taken June 24 in Oakland, California. B-BOOK IN NY – Tankerman Corey Harris (right) receives his B-book from SIU Patrolman Ray Henderson AT HOUSTON HALL – In photo at left, AB Daniel Ikegwu (left) receives his A-book from Safety at the Harley Marine New York office Director Kevin Sykes. The photo at right shows OMU David Cornelius (left) taking the oath before receiving his full book from Patrolman J.B. Niday. in Elizabeth, New Jersey. ABOARD WEST VIRGINIA – Recertified Bosun John Cedeno shared these snapshots (above, below and at immediate right) from the Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning tanker. Pictured in the photo above (from left) are Oiler Mario Cruz, Bosun Cedeno, OMU Paul Ianni AT OAKLAND HALL – In photo above, Chief Steward Clifton Medley (left) receives his Abook from Patrolman Adrian Fraccarolli. The photo below shows Chief Cook Steven Riley (right) picking up his full B-book from Port Agent Nick Marrone II. AB Juberto Perez is tasked with splicing hard lines. August 2019 Nobody takes a more creative group selfie than a Seafarer. This one features the chief mate, Pumpman Scott Fuller and Bosun Cedeno. AB Derek Minnix performs needle maintenance. Seafarers LOG 11 �Independence Day Tradition Thrives Aboard SIU-Crewed Midnight Sun Even the most enthusiastic steward department appreciates an occasional break. For the galley gang aboard the Midnight Sun, those moments often coincide with holidays, including Independence Day 2019. “Our captain, Daniel Severino, did it again,” said an appreciate Chief Cook Sal Ahmed. “For the holiday, he took care of barbecuing outside on the flame grill. We thank him for giving us a break and for doing a great job as grill master. Our thanks also go to Recertified Bosun Darryl Smith and his AB crew for tak- ing care of cleaning and setting up the grill.” Ahmed said there was no shortage of appealing menu items. The spread included lobster, barbecued chicken, hamburgers, smoked Alaskan salmon and much more. “Everyone was happy with the food, and we’re always happy to celebrate our nation’s birthday,” Ahmed added. The rest of the steward department includes Recertified Steward Dennis Skretta and SA Else David. The vessel is operated by TOTE Services. From left: Chief Cook Sal Ahmed, Capt. Daniel Severino, Recertified Steward Dennis Skretta Enjoying the feast are (from left) AB Bakr Elbana, AB Gamal Muflahi, OMU Kasim Ahmed and GUDE Walid Saleh. Recertified Steward Dennis Skretta checks out some of the goodies and the display he put together. Recertified Bosun Darryl Smith Electrician Trevor Cohn (left), OMU Arlie Villasor 12 Seafarers LOG In photo above (from left), DEU Faissal Alamri, AB Troy Ingersoll and a rider help themselves. The Midnight Sun is operated by TOTE Services. The photo at the immediate right shows the Midnight Sun underway on the high seas. August 2019 �Drive Away When it comes to renting a vehicle, Union Plus can help get you the best deal. Check out the Union Plus Car Rental Program’s discounts and services for union members and save up to 25% on rates at companies including Avis, Budget and Hertz. Drive away in style—for less! Find out more about this and other great Union Plus programs by visiting unionplus.org. CREDIT CARDS WIRELESS DISCOUNTS MORTGAGE PROGRAM FLOWERS & GIFTS 8/19 Learn more at unionplus.org August 2019 Seafarers LOG 13 �With Seafarers Aboard Maersk Michigan The vessel docks in the Middle East earlier this year. Bosun Gregorio Cudal chips and paints the main deck drain hole. GVA Evelyn Cruz (left) receives the Maersk Line, Limited monthly safety award. She is pictured with vessel master Capt. T. Pham, who provided all of these photos. Standing, from left are AB Gregory Baker, Bosun Gregorio Cudal, and AB Tomas Robinson. Pictured in front, from left are ABs Randell Paredes, Hiten Shrimankar and Osei Baffoe. 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Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 9 69 916 641 164 406 620 018 2 2418 18 24 42 Lauderdale 9 6 1 4 6 0 2 18 4 2 5 82 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 8 3 4 2 1 9 1 0 0 1 5 3 42 Guam Guam Guam 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 02 20 02 02 20 0 01 01 10 10 Guam Harvey Harvey Harvey 3 0 1 3 1 1 3 7 1 1 3 03 310 031 13 31 13 173 317 71 1 Harvey Honolulu HonoluluHonolulu5 2 1 9 3 1 2 15 5 25 512 291 139 913 321 115 2 2015 15 10 01 Honolulu 0 1 Houston Houston Houston 17 17 117 17 01 114 0 0114 14 1 14 137 4 4237 37 12 21 Houston 1 0 14 1 1 4 37 2 1 Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville 11 11 11 2 11 10 2 2810 10 18 861 131 6 618 31 31 218 18 2 Jacksonville 11 11 2 10 8 1 6 31 18 2 JerseyCity City Jersey City Jersey City 6 26 602 250 05 510 041 114 4 4314 14 13 31 Jersey 6 2 0 5 0 1 4 14 3 1 Joliet Joliet Joliet 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 10 01 10 10 02 02 20 01 01 10 Joliet Mobile Mobile Mobile 5 1 1 5 1 0 1 5 5 1 5 15 51 15 15 501 10 051 15 51 51 Mobile Piney Point...........Monday: Piney Point...........Monday: Piney Point...........Monday: August 5, August *Tuesday: 5, August *Tuesday: September 5, *Tuesday: September 3 September 3 3 712 241 126 4 411 26 26 411 11 4 Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk 16 16 516 16 25 572 27 Norfolk 5 2 7 2 1 4 26 11 4 Oakland Oakland Oakland 18 18 418 18 14 411 1 111 11 01 130 028 3 3728 28 17 71 Algonac.........................................Friday: Algonac.........................................Friday: Algonac.........................................Friday: August 9, September August 9, August September 6 9,Oakland September 6 6 4 1 11 1 0 3 28 7 1 Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia 3 03 30 01 01 10 0 05 05 50 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 Baltimore................................Thursday: Baltimore................................Thursday: Baltimore................................Thursday: August 8, September August 8, August September 5 8,Philadelphia September 5 5 PineyPoint Point Piney Point Piney Point 5 65 516 631 143 314 421 142 254 405 50 Piney 5 6 1 3 4 1 2 4 5 0 Guam......................................Thursday: Guam......................................Thursday: Guam......................................Thursday: August 22,August September 22,August September 19 22, Puerto September 19 19 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico 4 54 405 530 043 304 40 06 056 605 50 Rico 4 5 0 3 4 0 0 6 5 0 Tacoma 13 Tacoma Tacoma 10 10 110 10 1 18 128 812 231 116 3 3016 16 20 02 Tacoma 1 1 8 2 1 3 16 0 2 Honolulu.....................................Friday: Honolulu.....................................Friday: Honolulu.....................................Friday: August 16,August September 16,August September 13 16, September 13 St.Louis Louis St. Louis St. Louis1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 01 10 0 0 0 0 04 04 410 01 St. Houston........................................Monday: Houston........................................Monday: Houston........................................Monday: August 12,August September 12,August September 9 12,Wilmington September 9 9 Wilmington Wilmington Wilmington 24 624 24 26 617 2 2917 17 19 981 143 8 843 43 38 83 24 6 2 17 9 1 8 43 8 3 TOTALSTOTALSTOTALS144 144 56 144 144 15 56 56 108 15 15 44 108 108 11 44 44 42 11 11 267 42 42 77 267 267 21 77 77 21 TOTALS 56 15 108 44 11 42 267 77 21 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 2 1 3 21 EntryDepartment Department Entry Department Entry Department Entry Algonac Algonac Algonac 1 15 1 15 1 112 15 15 012 12 80 058 85 52 515 2 218 15 15 18 Algonac 12 0 8 5 5 2 15 18 Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage 0 10 01 10 041 104 40 0 04 014 41 Anchorage 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 4 1 Mobile...............................Wednesday: Mobile...............................Wednesday: Mobile...............................Wednesday: August 14,August September 14,August September 11 14, September 11 11 BaltimoreBaltimoreBaltimore 0 10 01 10 10 01 1 10 10 01 1 Baltimore 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 New Orleans..............................Tuesday: New Orleans..............................Tuesday: New Orleans..............................Tuesday: August 13,August September 13,August September 10 13, Fort September 10 10 FortLauderdale Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 0 30 023 302 230 013 31 103 340 014 41 0 3 2 0 3 1 3 0 4 1 Guam Guam Guam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Guam Jersey City................................Tuesday: Jersey City................................Tuesday: Jersey City................................Tuesday: August 6, September August 6, August September 3 6, Harvey September 3 3 Harvey Harvey 1 2 1 0 1 3 0 2 4 1 1 21 12 201 10 031 103 320 042 214 41 Harvey Honolulu Honolulu Honolulu2 3 3 1 2 2 0 2 10 2 32 23 31 321 12 20 20 010 2 2310 10 3 3 Norfolk......................................Thursday: Norfolk......................................Thursday: Norfolk......................................Thursday: August 8, September August 8, September August 5 8,Honolulu September 5 5 Houston Houston Houston 5 11 5 11 5 5711 11 27 711 2 211 11 52 275 519 7 712 19 19 12 Houston 7 2 11 2 5 7 19 12 Oakland.................................Thursday: Oakland.................................Thursday: Oakland.................................Thursday: August 15,August September 15,August September 12 15, September 12 12 Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville 4 17 4 425 17 17 225 25 15 2 214 15 15 914 14 39 932 3 350 32 32 50 Jacksonville 4 17 25 2 15 14 9 3 32 50 31 122 112 22 22 12 JerseyCity City Jersey City Jersey City 1 13 1 110 13 13 010 10 80 038 813 Jersey 1 13 10 0 8 3 1 1 22 12 Philadelphia............................Wednesday: Philadelphia............................Wednesday: Philadelphia............................Wednesday: August 7, September August 7, September August 4 7,Joliet September 4 4 Joliet Joliet Joliet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 02 20 Mobile 12 Mobile Mobile 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 10 01 10 10 0 0 0 01 01 1 Port Everglades.......................Thursday: Port Everglades.......................Thursday: Port Everglades.......................Thursday: August 15,August September 15,August September 12 15, Mobile September 12 Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk 0 0 22 0 024 22 22 024 24 11 0 019 11 11 419 19 04 430 0 033 30 30 33 Norfolk 22 24 0 11 19 4 0 30 33 Oakland Oakland Oakland 1 9 12 1 91 112 9 9112 12 91 159 915 531 124 3 311 24 24 11 1 9 5 1 3 24 11 San Juan.....................................Thursday: San Juan.....................................Thursday: San Juan.....................................Thursday: August 8, September August 8, September August 5 8,Oakland September 5 5 Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia 1 01 10 01 01 10 10 01 10 0 0 Philadelphia 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 St. Louis.......................................Friday: St. Louis.......................................Friday: St. Louis.......................................Friday: August 16,August September 16,August September 13 16,Piney September 13 13 PineyPoint Point Piney Point Piney Point 0 20 032 203 310 01 10 10 02 02 2 0 2 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 PuertoRico Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 01 10 0 Puerto 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Tacoma.......................................Friday: Tacoma.......................................Friday: Tacoma.......................................Friday: August 23,August September 23,August September 20 23, September 20 Tacoma 20 Tacoma Tacoma 4 11 4 11 4 4511 11 35 511 3 312 11 11 312 12 63 320 6 612 20 20 12 Tacoma 5 3 11 12 3 6 20 12 St.Louis Louis 16 St. Louis St. Louis0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 01 10 0 0 0 0 0 Wilmington...................................Monday: Wilmington...................................Monday: Wilmington...................................Monday: August 19,August September 19,August September 16 19,St. September 16 Wilmington Wilmington Wilmington 0 10 0 0610 10 06 612 0 0512 12 05 510 025 1 127 25 25 27 Wilmington 0 10 6 0 12 5 0 1 25 27 *Piney Point *Piney change Point *Piney duechange to Point Labor due change Day to Labor Holiday dueDay to Labor Holiday Day Holiday TOTALS TOTALSTOTALSTOTALS 20 121 20 20 112 121 121 12 112 112 98 12 12 73 98 98 33 73 73 28 33 33 215 28 28 185 215 215 185 20 121 112 12 98 73 33 28 215 185 18 1 1 1 0 1 3 12 50 12 0 1 33 11 0 2 0 12 0 27 185 GRANDTOTAL: GRAND TOTAL:GRAND TOTAL: 593 TOTAL:394 593 593 222 394 394 458 222 222 328 458 458 151 328 328 260 151 151 1,079 260 260 642 1,079 1,079 330 642 642 330 GRAND 593 394 222 458 328 151 260 1,079 642 330 330 August August August & Septemb & Septemb &er Septemb er 2019 er 2019 2019 Member Member Member ship ship Meeting ships Meeting Meeting s s Jacksonville................................Thursday: Jacksonville................................Thursday: Jacksonville................................Thursday: August 8, September August 8, September August 5 8, September 5 5 Joliet.......................................Thursday: Joliet.......................................Thursday: Joliet.......................................Thursday: August 15,August September 15,August September 12 15, September 12 12 Each port’s Each meeting port’s Each starts meeting port’s at 10:30 starts meeting a.m at 10:30 startsa.m at 10:30 a.m 2019 August AugustAugust 2019 2019 2019 Seafarers Seafarers LOG Seafarers LOG 15 LOG 15 �Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kate Hunt, Vice President Government Services HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 Inquiring Seafarer This month’s question was answered by members at the hiring hall in Jersey City, New Jersey. Question: Why did you enter this industry and why have you stayed with it? John Nunez Chief Cook My father was a seaman with the SIU for nine or 10 years. Being a chief cook is my favorite job. I like sailing and I like to cook different kinds of meals. This job has made things better for my kids and my life. ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 Alex-Stephen Amarra QMED I got into the industry almost by accident. I was doing odd jobs before I went into the apprentice program. I like the work schedule – it’s not like a regular 9-to-5 job. I have more vacation time when I want it. This job also gives me the chance to do what I like – technical stuff, working around engines. Upgrading in Piney Point also makes me stay. Hussain Nagi Ali SA I heard about it from my friends, and it was the best decision of my life to join the SIU 19 years ago. Since then, I’ve provided my family with a house, food – everything. It’s a happy life. I enjoy the travel and seeing the world. Videlio Roman Bosun When I was in the Philippines, I worked as a mariner for almost 22 years. Here in the States, I worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York but was laid off, then joined the SIU. I like it, and the benefits are important. Mike Adorno Chief Cook I was working dead-end jobs and there was too much negative stuff happening in my neighborhood. I had two friends already in the maritime industry, (Electrician) Carlos Perez and (Jersey City Patrolman) Eddie Ruiz…. Eddie took me to the hall, I filled out some paperwork, and the rest is history. The money is good and I like to travel and see how big the world is. Ion Boros AB I started working on ships in Romania in 1973. I sailed as an AB, a captain and a pilot. I started sailing on U.S.-flag ships in 2004. It’s exciting, and I try to do an excellent job, regardless of which ship I’m aboard or which company I’m working for. I enjoy making my contribution to the job. I also appreciate our pension plan. Pic From The Past NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-400 SIU hawsepiper Don Malozi submitted this 1984 snapshot, taken aboard the American Hawaii Cruises vessel SS Independence. He’s standing second from right, chatting with (respectively) a fireman, plumber and third assistant engineer. Malozi (Piney Point Class 359) currently sails as chief engineer on the SS Wright, and has been a member of the Seafarers-affiliated American Maritime Officers for the last 28 years. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with other Seafarers LOG readers, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. High-resolution digital images may be sent to webmaster@seafarers.org 16 Seafarers LOG August 2019 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. DEEP SEA FADHL AHMED Brother Fadhl Ahmed, 65, signed on with the Seafarers in 1992, initially sailing on the Global Sentinel. A member of the steward department, he last shipped on the Maersk Alabama. Brother Ahmed makes his home in Brooklyn, New York. HENRY COMMAGER Brother Henry Commager, 66, joined the SIU in 1988. A steward department member, he first sailed on the Independence. Brother Commager upgraded on numerous occasions at the Paul Hall Center before concluding his career on the APL Guam. He lives in Columbia, Missouri. WILLIAM CSAPO Brother William Csapo, 65, became a member of the union in 1978 when he shipped on the Commerce. He primarily sailed in the deck department and upgraded on multiple occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Csapo concluded his career on the Cape Trinity. He resides in Vancouver, Washington. DEMETRIO FAULVE Brother Demetrio Faulve, 65, donned the SIU colors in 2001, during the SIU/NMU merger. His first SIU vessel was the Innovator. A member of the steward department, Brother Faulve upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 2001 and concluded his career on the Patriot. He lives in Long Beach, California. ANDRZEJ FURMANOWSKI Brother Andrzej Furmanowski, 67, began sailing with the union in 1999, first shipping on the Sumner. He upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2002 and sailed in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Furmanowski most recently shipped aboard the North Star. He calls Tacoma, Washington, home. EDWARD GERENA Brother Edward Gerena, 65, embarked on his SIU career in 1977 when he sailed on the Boston. He upgraded on numerous occasions at the Piney Point school and was a member of the deck department. Brother Gerena concluded his career on the Eugene A. Obregon. He resides in Panama City, Florida. HAROLD HENDERSON Brother Harold Henderson, 73, August 2019 joined the union in 2001, during the SIU/NMU merger. The steward department member’s first SIU vessel was the Kenai; his last, the Cape Texas. Brother Henderson calls Hayward, California, home. Cape Florida. He sailed in both the steward and deck departments. Brother Ordonez upgraded at the union-affiliated Piney Point school in 2003 and last sailed aboard the Freedom. He resides in Miami. ABDULLA JINAH KIRK PIPER Brother Abdulla Jinah, 66, signed on with the Seafarers in 1992, first sailing on the Independence. A steward department member, he upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2003. Brother Jinah most recently shipped on the Maunawili. He makes his home in Melvindale, Michigan. Brother Kirk Piper, 65, became a member of the union in 1976, initially sailing aboard the Zapata Ranger. A deck department member, he upgraded his skills in 1977 at the Piney Point school. Brother Piper last sailed on the Westward Venture in 1986. He makes his home in Excelsior, Minnesota. MCKINLEY JONES Brother McKinley Jones, 62, became an SIU member in 1990 when he shipped on the USNS Persistent. He was a member of the steward department and upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Jones last shipped on the Cape Washington. He lives in Portsmouth, Virginia. FORTAN MARTINEZ Brother Fortan Martinez, 65, joined the union in 1992. The deck department member’s first vessel was the Independence. Brother Martinez upgraded on multiple occasions at the Piney Point school. He last sailed on the Ocean Crescent and makes his home in Houston. SAIAD MONASAR Brother Saiad Monasar, 65, began his career with the union in 1976, initially sailing on the Trader. Shipping in the steward department, he upgraded on numerous occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Monasar’s final vessel was the Cape Jacob. He is a resident of Bridgeview, Illinois. FRANCISCO OCADO Brother Francisco Ocado, 65, signed on with the SIU in 2004. He first sailed on the Tyco Decisive and upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. A steward department member, Brother Ocado most recently sailed aboard the Global Sentinel. He makes his home in Lexington Park, Maryland. CELSO ORDONEZ Brother Celso Ordonez, 65, embarked on his career with the SIU in 1998 when he sailed on the CHARLES SANDINO Brother Charles Sandino, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1975 when he worked for G&H Towing. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments and upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Sandino’s last vessel was the Developer. He resides in Texas City, Texas. WOODROW SMITH Brother Woodrow Smith, 65, signed on with the SIU in 1970, initially sailing with Vivian Tankships. He primarily worked in the engine department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. Brother Smith most recently sailed aboard the Atlantic Forest. He makes his home in New Orleans. JOHN THRASHER Brother John Thrasher, 65, began his career with the Seafarers in 2005, first sailing on the Virginian. He shipped as a deck department member and last sailed on the Black Eagle in 2014. Brother Thrasher is a resident of Palm Bay, Florida. CHARLOTTE TUGGLE Sister Charlotte Tuggle, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1991 when she sailed on the USNS Wyman. She sailed in both the deck and steward departments and upgraded often at the Piney Point school. Sister Tuggle most recently sailed on the USNS John Glenn. She makes her home in Drury, Missouri. JOE WALKER Brother Joe Walker, 65, signed on with the Seafarers in 1974, initially sailing on the Yukon. A member of the engine department, he upgraded on several occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Walker last sailed on the USNS Chesapeake. He calls Dixon, California, home. WAYNE WEBB Brother Wayne Webb, 60, became a member of the union in 1991 when he shipped on the USNS Bold. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded on multiple occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Webb most recently sailed on the USNS Gilliland. He resides in Norfolk, Virginia. GREAT LAKES PENNY POLLARD Sister Penny Pollard, 65, joined the union in 2001 and first sailed on the Sam Laud. She shipped in the steward department and upgraded often at the unionaffiliated Paul Hall Center. Sister Pollard’s last vessel was the Green Bay. She lives in Clio, Michigan. DEAN ROBINSON Brother Dean Robinson, 65, started shipping with the union in 1973, initially sailing on the Merle McCurdy. A deck department member, he last shipped on the St. Clair in 1987. He resides in Mesa, Arizona. INLAND WESLEY CAREY Brother Wesley Carey, 62, began sailing with the SIU in 1991 when he shipped on the Anders. Sailing in the deck department, he upgraded on numerous occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Carey concluded his career working for Crowley Towing and Transportation. He is a resident of Hawthorne, Florida. Center and shipped in the deck department. Brother Conway most recently sailed with Crowley Towing and Transportation and settled in Wenonah, New Jersey. ROBERT HOFFMAN Brother Robert Hoffman, 64, donned the SIU colors in 1975, initially sailing with Mariner Towing. A deck department member, he upgraded on numerous occasions at the maritime training center located in Piney Point, Maryland. Brother Hoffman most recently sailed on the Overseas Boston. He resides in Erwin, Tennessee. FRANKLYN LORD Brother Franklyn Lord, 86, donned the SIU colors in 1973 when he sailed with McAllister Towing of Philadelphia. He was a member of the deck department and last worked with Interstate Oil Transportation. Brother Lord lives in Glassboro, New Jersey. RICHARD SUMMERS Brother Richard Summers, 65, signed on with the union in 2004, initially sailing aboard the USNS Hayes. He worked in the deck department and upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Summers’ last vessel was the Terrapin Island. He calls Craig, Alaska, home. BRENDA TAYLOR Sister Brenda Taylor, 68, joined the SIU in 2012, sailing first on the Padre Island. She was a member of the steward department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. Sister Taylor last shipped on the USNS Brittin. She resides in Brandon, Mississippi. DONALD TILLMAN Brother Donald Tillman, 65, began sailing with the SIU in 1970 when he worked for Michigan Tankers. He upgraded in 1981 at the Paul Hall Center and sailed in the deck department. Brother Tillman was last employed by Crescent Towing and Salvage. He makes his home in Kenner, Louisiana. NICHOLAS CONWAY Brother Nicholas Conway, 55, became a member of the union in 1985, when he shipped on the Pride of Texas. He upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Seafarers LOG 17 �Final Departures DEEP SEA ROBERT BIRMINGHAM Pensioner Robert Birmingham, 83, died April 23. He joined the SIU in 1958, sailing first with Suwannee Steamship. A deck department member, Brother Birmingham last sailed aboard the El Faro in 1997. He went on pension in 2000 and made his home in New Orleans. RICHARD BUCHANAN Pensioner Richard Buchanan, 76, passed away June 2. He became an SIU member in 1977 when he sailed aboard the Long Lines. A deck department member, Brother Buchanan last sailed on the Intrepid. He went on pension in 2007 and lived in Reno, Nevada. JOSEPH FRANCIS Brother Joseph Francis, 43, died May 8. Signing on with the Seafarers in 2003, he first shipped on the Observation Island. Brother Francis was a member of the steward department and last sailed aboard the USNS Charlton. He called Norfolk, Virginia, home. STEVEN GAGNON Brother Steven Gagnon, 52, passed away April 23. He started sailing with the SIU in 2012 when he shipped on the Bernard F. Fisher. A deck department member, Brother Gagnon last sailed aboard the Patriot. He lived in Palm Coast, Florida. ALPHONSO HOLLAND Pensioner Alphonso Holland, 76, died July 5. He donned the SIU colors in 1965 when he sailed on the Ridgefield Victory. Brother Holland primarily shipped in the steward department. He last sailed on the USNS Red Cloud before becoming a pensioner in 2004. Brother Holland was a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia. EVANS SMITH Pensioner Evans Smith, 88, passed away June 21. He signed on with the union in 1991 when he sailed on the Cape Florida. Brother Smith was a member of the deck department and concluded his career working for Crowley Towing and Transportation. He retired in 1999 and settled in Brooklyn, New York. 18 Seafarers LOG CHRYLE SYKES Sister Chryle Sykes, 59, died April 14. She began her career with the SIU in 1989, initially sailing aboard the Anders. Sister Sykes shipped in the steward department and last sailed on the USNS Gilliand in 2001. She resided in Norfolk, Virginia. HERBERT WON Pensioner Herbert Won, 90, passed away May 22. He signed on with the Seafarers in 1954, initially sailing on an Isco Inc. vessel. A deck department member, Brother Won last sailed aboard the Consumer. He began collecting his pension in 1993 and made his home in Honolulu. STANLEY ZEAGLER Pensioner Stanley Zeagler, 90, died July 7. He began his SIU career in 1953 when he worked for American Dredging. Brother Zeagler sailed in the deck department and also worked as a patrolman. He last shipped on the Leader, in 1987. Brother Zeagler lived in Nampa, Idaho. BRUCE ZENON Pensioner Bruce Zenon, 66, passed away June 7. He became an SIU member in 1989 when he sailed aboard the Champion. Brother Zenon shipped in the engine department and most recently sailed on the Safmarine Nimba. He called Gretna, Louisiana, home. INLAND PHILIP AUSTIN Brother Philip Austin, 38, died January 20. He joined the SIU in 2002 when he shipped with American Marine Corporation. Brother Austin sailed in both the deck and engine departments. He remained with the same company for the duration of his career and lived in Honolulu. CHARLES GARRISON Pensioner Charles Garrison, 84, passed away May 26. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1973 when he worked for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Brother Garrison continued to work with the same company for his entire career. He became a pensioner in 2006 and made his home in Seaford, Virginia. town, Florida, home. WILLIAM MCCONNELL Pensioner William McConnell, 75, died June 1. He began his SIU career in 1966, when he sailed aboard the Reiss Brothers. Shipping in the deck department, Brother McConnell concluded his career working for Mariner Towing. He retired in 2006 and settled in Rochester, Minnesota. HERMAN CERBANA Pensioner Herman Cerbana, 73, died June 29. He signed on with the union in 1972 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Cerbana’s first vessel was the President Pierce; his last, the R. J. Pfeiffer. He retired in 2009 and was a resident of Lakewood, Washington. EDWARD STRAUSS Pensioner Edward Strauss, 67, passed away May 22. He donned the SIU colors in 1977, initially working for National Marine Service. Brother Strauss was a deck department member. He last sailed with Moran Towing of Texas, and went on pension in 2013. Brother Strauss called Masaryk- PMA NMU PILAR HERNANDEZ Pensioner Pilar Hernandez, 79, passed away June 20. He joined the SIU in 2001 during the SIU/NMU merger. Brother Hernandez was a deck department member and last sailed aboard the Argonaut. He lived in Catano, Puerto Rico. JORGE RIOS Pensioner Jorge Rios, 86, died June 14. He sailed with both the SIU and the NMU before the unions merged. The deck department member frequently sailed aboard the American Condor. One of his first Seafarers vessels was the Sea Fox in 1989. Brother Rios retired in 1998. In addition to the foregoing individuals, the following union members have also passed away. Insufficient information was available to develop summaries of their respective careers. NAME AGE Chacon, Lucio 87 Del Valle, Samuel 82 Dunning, Stanley 90 Figueroa, Antonio 87 Guindon, Marie 92 Hingada, Flaviano 85 Jones, Eugene 70 Paige, Joseph 91 Tsimogiannis, George 79 Vega, Florencio 92 DOD 07/05/2019 06/23/2019 04/16/2018 06/01/2019 06/11/2019 06/12/2019 07/11/2019 09/30/2018 05/22/2019 06/09/2019 REAL ID: TWIC, MMC Unaffected, Remaining IDs May Need Revision The REAL ID Act, a bill passed by Congress in 2005, is set to come into enforcement in October of 2020. The act is the result of the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” According to the Transportation Security Agency (TSA), “Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. REAL ID-compliant cards are generally marked with a star located in the upper portion of the card.” The effects of this change will be less for active mariners than other Americans, thanks to the prevalence of the Transport Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential, which can be used This is a sample graphic of what a REAL ID compliant drivers license in place of other looks like. This one was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. forms of identification. In addition, a U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government is also a compliant form of identification. However, a mariner’s family members or a retired member with an expired TWIC should ensure that they obtain a REAL ID compliant card. The first step should be to visit your state driver’s license agency’s website, as the requirements vary by state. It’s worth noting that some states have been issuing licenses with stars for years, some of which may still not be compliant. August 2019 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings CHEMICAL PIONEER (USS Transport), April 14 – Chairman David Seeman, Secretary Richard Jones, Deck Delegate J Michael Nardella, Steward Delegate John Val Teodosio. Steward department was commended for a job well done. Educational director discussed importance of keeping documents current. He advised members to upgrade as often as possible at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew went over information related to new contract. Cook needed on ship. Next port: Lake Charles, Louisiana. USNS STOCKHAM (Crowley), April 15 – Chairman Munassar Ahmed, Secretary Shanita Flachbart, Educational Director Randy Slue, Deck Delegate Ethan Mims. Chairman advised crew to be safe and work together. Secretary reminded members to keep house clean and to wipe their feet upon entering. Crew is to wipe bulkheads down after touching with dirty hands. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members requested travel reimbursement when traveling with bags. Also requested new TV and new calendar in crew lounge. Crew asked that more apparel be offered at the SIU slop chest. Next port: South Korea. ENDURANCE (TOTE), April 27 – Chairman Dominic Marco, Secretary Gregory Johnson, Deck Delegate Kevin Stehlik, Engine Delegate Benjamin Stanley, Steward Delegate Sandra Vann. Members are to leave vessel only when a relief is present or after being cleared by master. Food is not permitted on decks or in staterooms. Chairman reported a smooth voyage and praised crew for getting ship in order. Steward The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. department was thanked for a job well done. Chairman reminded members to keep medical certifications up to date. New linen to be provided to crew as needed. Secretary asked members to wash their own linens and be mindful not to overload the washing machine. Crew was thanked for keeping house clean. Educational director reminded members to ensure better pay by upgrading at the Paul Hall Center. He directed crew to read the LOG for course schedule and urged them to keep documents current. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members requested change in frequency for physical requirements and an increase to vacation days per trip. Crew requested new pillows for oncoming members and travel vouchers for each exiting member. Crew asked for update to video library and Wi-Fi access. Steward department was thanked again for great food. ISLA BELLA (TOTE), April 28 – Chairman Timothy Fogg, Secretary Robert Wilcox, Educational Director Mahare Kidane, Deck Delegate Paul Riley, Engine Delegate Landon Clemons, Steward Delegate Yoaquin Gonzalez. Members reviewed good and welfare from last meeting. Chairman reminded crew to stay on top of documents and thanked them for their hard work and professionalism. Secretary thanked members for a great job keeping accommodations clean. Educational director discussed new engine courses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members read and discussed President Michael Sacco’s report in the Seafarers LOG. Chairman plans to check on details related to low flash-point course. Crew requested increase in optical and life insurance benefits. Members thanked Aboard Global Sentinel Pictured from left are SIU Baltimore Port Agent John Hoskins, SIU Piney Point Port Agent Victor Nunez, Capt. Carl Winter, Chief Steward Brian Bautista and SIU Baltimore Patrolman DeCarlo Harris. Photo was taken in Baltimore earlier this year while the ship was mobilizing for sea trials and a cable load in New Hampshire. The vessel is operated by Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. steward department for a job well done with food and service. OVERSEAS CHINOOK (Overseas Ship Management), May 5 – Chairman Arnaldo Fernandez, Secretary Jack Hart, Steward Delegate Christopher Kirchhofer, Engine Delegate Walter Sainvil, Steward Delegate Rocel Alvarez. Next payoff to be at sea. Chairman thanked steward department for a job well done. Secretary reminded crew to leave clean rooms for oncoming members. He urged members to donate to SPAD to help support the Jones Act. Educational director encouraged crew to attend upgrading courses at the Paul Hall Center and to keep documents up to date. He advised longer-tenured seamen to inquire about latest pension information with the union. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed gratitude to union for securing more and more jobs. Members requested vacation pay to be given every 30 days and refrigerators be available in each room. Crew asked for increase to pension and health care benefits. Next port: Philadelphia. WEST VIRGINIA (Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning), May 30 – Chairman John Cedeno, Secretary Milton Yournett, Educational Director Victor Martinez, Engine Delegate Paul Ianni. Chairman shared information following recent visit from Houston patrolman. He discussed various topics including new health care and benefits form, Jones Act, Seafarers Appeals Board, medical coverage, 401k participation, and rotary shipping. Crew was encouraged to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center and participate in 401k. Educational director reminded members to keep documents current and explained the importance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New microwave and speed bag received and installed. Chairman reiterated the importance of working safely. New pillows arrived. Water bottles and electrolyte popsicles available. Crew discussed issues with smoking on board. They requested increase in vacation days and optical coverage. Members would like 401k match for their contributions. Captain pleased with Recertified Bosun Cedeno and AB Joe Caruso for their work executing complete maintenance and paint job to entire lifeboat davit in only four days. Next port: Tampa. GREEN BAY (Central Gulf Lines), June 2 – Chairman Albert Williams, Educational Director Todd Williams, Deck Delegate Julius Thomas, Engine Delegate James Tolan. Chairman thanked crew for working well together. Educational director reminded members to keep papers in order and to upgrade at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed concern with the quality of ship’s drinking water. Steward department was thanked for good food. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt August 2019 requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Sea­farers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­quently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Seafarers LOG 19 �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Information The following is a schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland, for the next several months. All programs are geared toward improving the job skills of Seafarers and promoting the American maritime industry. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Title of Start Date of Course Date Completion Deck Department Upgrading Courses Title of Start Date of Course Date Completion Marine Electrician August 10 October 4 Marine Refer Tech October 5 November 15 Pumpman November 9 November 15 Welding August 17 September 6 September 14 October 4 October 19 November 8 Steward Department Courses Able Seafarer Deck August 17 September 13 October 12 November 8 Advanced Galley Operations September 21 October 18 AB to Mate Modules Modules must be taken in order. Those who Certified Chief Cook Modules run every other week. The next are not in the mates program cannot apply class will start August 10. for these courses. Contact the Admissions Office for further details. Chief Steward October 19 December 6 ARPA September 28 October 4 Crane Familiarization October 5 October 11 ECDIS September 21 September 27 November 16 November 22 Galley Operations September 14 October 11 November 9 December 6 Orientation/Assessment Chief Cook 2.0 August 17 August 23 September 14 September 20 September 28 October 4 Orientation/Assessment Chief Steward 2.0 August 10 August 16 August 24 August 30 September 21 September 27 GMDSS August 31 September 13 October 5 October 11 Lifeboat August 24 September 6 Safety Upgrading Courses September 21 October 4 October 19 November 1 Basic Training/Basic FF September 21 September 27 November 16 November 29 October 19 October 25 December 14 December 27 November 2 November 8 Radar Observer September 14 September 27 Basic Training Revalidation August 9 August 9 August 30 August 30 Radar Renewal (one day) Contact the PHC Admissions Office Fast Rescue Boat August 17 August 23 RFPNW September 14 October 11 November 9 December 6 100 Ton Master October 19 November 8 Engine Department Upgrading Courses Advanced Refer Containers July 13 July 26 BAPO September 14 October 11 November 9 December 6 FOWT August 17 September 13 October 12 November 8 Junior Engineer September 28 November 22 Machinist October 19 November 8 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name_________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)_________________________ (Cell)_________________________ Date of Birth___________________________________________________________________ Deep Sea Member o Lakes Member o Inland Waters Member o If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #_______________________ Book #__________________________________ Seniority_____________________________ Department_____________________________ Home Port____________________________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? o Yes o No If yes, class # and dates attended___________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? oYes o No _____________________________________________________________________________ With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. 20 Seafarers LOG Basic Training/Adv. FF Revalidation September 14 September 20 Combined Basic/Advanced Firefighting August 17 August 23 September 21 September 27 Government Vessels August 17 August 23 August 24 August 30 September 28 October 4 Medical Care Provider August 24 August 30 September 28 October 4 Tank Ship Familiarization - DL September 21 September 27 Tank Ship Familiarization - LG September 14 September 20 November 9 November 15 December 7 December 13 COURSE ____________________________ ____________________________ START DATE _______________ _______________ DATE OF COMPLETION ________________________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ____________________ Date On: _______________________________ Date Off:____________________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________________ DATE______________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 8/19 August 2019 �Paul Hall Center Classes Apprentice Water Survival Class #849 – Graduated April 19 (photo at right, in alphabetical order): JaShon Adams, Brian Branch, Jamie Brown, Troy Hubbard, James Moody II, Sage Parrish, Charles Patchin, Shannon Peterson, Dalvin Storey and Eric Trinemeyer. Important Notice To All Students Students who have registered for classes at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, but later discover - for whatever reason - that they can’t attend, should inform the admissions department immediately so arrangements can be made to have other students take their places. Welding – Graduated March 8 (above, in alphabetical order): Rashawn Arrington, Austin Blake, Colton Edmiston, Alex Adelmir Oliva and Michael Smith. Class instructor Chris Raley is at the far left. Radar Observer – Graduated March 8 (above, in alphabetical order): James Brooks, Karleen Grenier, Brian Guiry and Chenequa Moet Rodriguez. Brian Moore, their instructor, is at the far left. FOWT (UAs and Upgraders) – Graduated March 15 (above, in alphabetical order): Samuel Ayers, Reco Bennefield, Eshrak El Sami Dewan, Elhassene Elkori, Casey Frederick, Mohamed Alam Gir, Luzern Hawkins, Trevor Johnson, Joshua Kraynak, Jorge Laboriel Lalin, Tresten Porter, Andy Salado, Mercelino Jose Santos Bermeo, Maksim Shpylyevyy, Jessica Valentin, Anthony Williams Jr., and Thomas Zamora. Class instructor Keith Adamson is at the far left. (Not all are pictured.) August 2019 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Tank Ship Familiarization DL – Graduated March 29 (photo at right, in alphabetical order): Abdul-Ghaffar Abu-Bakr, Ali Ahmed, Evan Bradley, Ferdinand Malicay Cabanlit, Gary Davis Jr., Patrick Dean, Piotr Kwiatkowski, Morey Lewis, Thomas MacGregor, Daniel Afran Mensah, Efren Asdrubal Ramos-Sosa, Chenequa Moet Rodriguez, Ovidio Joana Santos, Terry Santure, Patrick Slade Jr. and David Tucker. Junior Engineer (Plant Management – Graduated March 29 (photo at left, in alphabetical order): John Abernathy, Ryan Cameron, Oliver Luc Especa, Marquez Fields, Christopher McAfee, Viliamu Milikini, Bryan Moreira, James Parker, Robert Pendarvis, Michael Smith, Boleslaw Tomasz Szatkowski and Keshawn Webster. Christopher Morgan, their instructor, is at the far right. Government Vessels – Graduated March 8 (photo at right, in alphabetical order): Brandon Edward Cruz Aguigui, Gervacio Francisco Antonio Simon, Barry Bettis, Tekeisha Brown, Ana Marie Chona Razon Calma, Frederick Conroy, Jeffrey Gleason, Wilbert Hinton, Christopher McAfee, Darius McCastle, Luis Alberto Mejia, Nagi Ahmed Mihakel, Jony Morales Martinez, James Parker, Irvin Rowe, Rahjahn Travail Sorey, Orlin Thomas, Gerald Terria Toledo and Luis Armando Valerio Jr. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Government Vessels – Graduated March 29 (above, in alphabetical order): Danilo Galos Achacoso, Glenn Valera Agustin, Towfiek Hassan Ahmed, Julien Arevalo, Jason Gregory Bentz, James Bleckley III, Michael Congress, Matthew Conyac, Clifford Cronan, Bebiana Eason, Christopher Eason, Thomas Flores, Brian Frederick, Benjamin Ines, Demarkus McNabb, Charles Ortiz Quinones, Suallah Osman, Robert Resurreccion, Kaishona Stimphil and Nigel Williams. (Note: Not all are pictured.) 22 Seafarers LOG August 2019 �Paul Hall Center Classes SUA (Galley Operations) – Graduated October 5 (photo at left, in alphabetical order): Alexandra Erickson, Paisami Gay, Daniel Howard, Lamarai Jones, Shadonna Jones, EsStonia Moore, Eugenia Porter, Noah Susumu SantiagoStephens, Warren, Jessica CombinedLareesa Basic & Advanced Firefighting – Graduated March 8 (left, in alphabetiWilliams, Kendra Williams and Jarid cal order): Carlton Banks, Angel Carrillo, Jason Connick, Thomas Jones and Mehdi Wilson. Youssef. Michael Roberts, their instructor, is at the far left. Chief Cook 2.0 – Graduated March 15 (above, in alphabetical order): Tekeisha Brown, Frederick Conroy, Wilfred Lambey and Juan Ramon Palacios Clother. Chief Steward 2.0 – Graduated March 22 (above, in alphabetical order): Jatniel Cesar Aguilera Santiago, Jorcell Davis, Ibrahim Abdelrauf Elsayed and Prasert Yowaka Mastrototaro. Chief Cook 2.0 – Graduated March 29 (above, in alphabetical order): Luis Salome Gonzalez, Jacob Parrilla, Valerie Russo and Manes Sainvil. Chief Steward 2.0 – Graduated March 22 (above, in alphabetical order): Rudolph Daniels, Sheryl Farmer, Avis Hawkins, Carlton McMiller II and Toney Morris. Chief Steward 2.0 – Graduated March 8 (above, in alphabetical order): Steven Dickson, Kenneth Hagan, Michael Kozak and Douglas Neubauer. Their instructor, Robert “RJ” Johnson, is at the far right. August 2019 n alphabetical order): Tommy BelWilliams. Certified Chief Cook – Arturo Montoya (above) graduated from this course March 22. LOG John23 Galley Operations – Graduated October 5 (above, from left): StevonSeafarers Taylor, Porcia son and Tuliga Fuega. �VOLUME 81, NO. 8 AUGUST 2019 Paul Hall Center Class Photos Pages 21-23 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O With Seafarers Aboard Pride of America The SIU represents deck and engine crew members aboard the Pride of America – the only American-flag deep-sea cruise ship. These photos, provided by SIU Safety Director Amber Akana, were taken aboard the ship in May. AB Alan Eng, Recertified Bosun Renato Govico, AB Nick Sabuco Deck department members enjoy a barbeque as the vessel sails by the Na Pali coastline in Kauai. AB Bobby Licudine Paul Hall Center Apprentices Jacob Booth (left) and Johnny Matthews OS Majaddeen Alseraji, OS Patrick Anderson, AB Markee Meggs Asst. Electrician Henry Cacal SIU members gather for a photo after a union meeting. Assistant Carpenter Julee Quiapos EO Mohtasim Muthala OS Vener Dela Pena Pelayo � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 2010-2019 Description An account of the resource Volumes LXXII-LXXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2010-2019 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 2019 Description An account of the resource Headlines: USS SELECTS TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY ELAINE L. 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BILLION IN OHIO ECONOMIC GROWTH PORT COUNCIL HONORS DURKEE, SUOZZI, PARET SIU CREWS HELP CROWLEY EARN MARATHON'S ELITE VESSEL AWARD HEARING HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS OF U.S. MARITIME USCG COMMANDER ADDRESSES AUTONOMOUS SHIPPING GREAT LAKES TOWING PREPS FOR ANNIVERSARY EVENT SEAFARERS STEP UP TO AID HOMELESS IN FLORIDA MSC CONDUCTS CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY BILL HONORING WWII MARINERS WELL ON WAY TO HOUSE PASSAGE HOUSE LEGISLATION ADDRESSES WORKER RIGHTS SHORTFALLS INDEPENDENCE DAY TRADITION THRIVES ABOARD SIU-CREWED MIDNIGHT SUN WITH SEAFARERS ABOARD MAERSK MICHIGAN COAST GUARD ANNOUNCES LATEST MITIGATION EFFORTS CULINARY 2.0 AVAILABLE AT PHC REAL ID: TWIC, MMC UNAFFECTED, REMAINING IDS MAY NEED REVISION WITH SEAFARERS ABOARD PRIDE OF AMERICA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 81, No. 8 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0e716f235b4f1821c6718346d527cb72.pdf 2ed17dd8d1838da3642b25037fa355c6 PDF Text Text JULY 2020 VOLUME 82, NO. 7 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O SIU Supports DEFENDER-Europe 20 Six SIU-crewed vessels earlier this year played vital roles in a large-scale military exercise. Five of the ships are enrolled in the U.S. Maritime Security Program (segments of the exercise continued at press time). Above, an Abrams tank drives off the SIU-crewed MV Endurance (U.S. Navy photo by Travis Weger). In photo at right, mariners aboard the USNS Benavidez, including SIU Ordinary Seaman Jiamall Whitaker Brickers (far right), steer the ship into position during a convoy with the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf and the Seafarers-crewed MV Resolve (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan R. Bair). Pages 10-11. Halls Reopen, School to Follow SIU hiring halls reopened June 15, and the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has announced plans to resume classes in early August. Across the board, many precautions are being taken – and the situations remain fluid in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crew changes are continuing, though not without assorted complications overseas. Meanwhile, the definition of PPE has expanded during the pandemic, as reflected in the group photo from the USNS Gordon (directly above). Pictured from left aboard the Ocean Shipholdings vessel are 2/E Shy, EO Rob Fink, Recertified Bosun Karl Mayhew, 3/M Forrest G., AB Karen Allen, Chief Engineer Ken, STOS Brandon Williams and C/M Andy Lucchese. They are sporting face coverings that were hand-made by a good friend of the ship’s 1st Engineer Elizabeth Mack. The photo at left shows SIU members lined up at the Jacksonville, Florida, hiring hall as it reopens June 15. Page 3. National Maritime Day Page 4 Jones Act Turns 100 Page 5 �President’s Report Opportunity for Justice For those of us in the labor movement, or, really, for anyone familiar with our work, the awful irony was impossible to miss. Vandals extensively damaged the lobby and other first-floor areas of the AFL-CIO headquarters building late on May 31. They broke windows and doors and set fires in the facility as other individuals engaged in peaceful, legitimate demonstrations in the nation’s capital (and across the country). For those who don’t know, the AFL-CIO building is across from the White House. Ultimately, as AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said, the building itself is just that – a building. Thankfully, no one was inside at the time, and the sprinkler system at least limited the damage, which nevertheless was extensive. The irony, of course, is that the federation and its affiliates, including the SIU, have long been on the front lines of the fight for racial justice – not just when it comes to law enforcement, but also Michael Sacco for economic equality. Unions typically have higher percentages of minorities in their memberships than the general public. The gains we’ve secured throughout the decades have helped union and unrepresented workers (of all colors) alike, but for those who enjoy the benefits of membership, we focus not on race but on the “black and white” written in the contract. Many, many years ago, the SIU was segregated. I am not blind to the racism that existed in the labor movement in general, either. Thankfully, we turned the corner within our ranks a long time ago. It’s certainly possible to cherry-pick examples of current individual discrimination, but on the whole, organized labor has been and remains at the forefront of this fight. While we’re on the subject, let’s get something straight. When someone says, “Black Lives Matter,” they are not saying other lives don’t matter. We all saw the video of George Floyd being suffocated by a police officer – a sickening sight that ultimately resulted in Floyd’s death. It’s not an isolated example, and it called attention to a longstanding problem in a way that cannot and must not be avoided. But that’s not the only struggle faced by our African-American brothers and sisters. I’m not sure how widely known this is, but historically, black workers have faced unemployment rates twice as high as those of their white counterparts. And from what I’ve read, the statistics can’t be explained away by differences in levels of education. At every level of education, the black unemployment rate is significantly higher than the white unemployment rate, even for those workers with college or advanced degrees. Outside the labor movement, there are also, to this day, significant wage gaps between white and black workers. No matter how you slice the data, that’s the reality. Here’s some more reality: Almost all police officers are decent people doing their best in a difficult job. Most people aren’t racists, and, as we saw with the AFL-CIO building, there are those who want to create trouble. But we still live in a world divided in many ways by color lines. To build a different, better economy and better way of life, we need power that can only come from solidarity – and solidarity has to start with having all our voices be heard. We should begin by acknowledging our own shortcomings and honestly addressing issues that are faced by the communities in which our members live – both the problems and the solutions. We have to find a way to see with each other’s eyes. As with any longstanding problem, there isn’t an overnight solution here. But I’m confident in our country, our movement, our union. Let’s keep the lines of communication and dialogue open and let’s work – together – for meaningful change. Secretary Chao Thanks Industry United States Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao released a video statement on May 7, in which she expressed her gratitude to the men and women of the American maritime industry. “During these challenging times, I want to send a grateful message to everyone in the U.S. maritime industry to thank you for your work and dedication,” Chao began. “Our nation is so thankful for your continued service to our country during this most unusual time.” She continued, “U.S. mariners and the U.S.-flag shipping fleet have been critical in helping to keep supply chains moving, and are an important part of our national defense. The department is on the job 24/7, doing everything possible to help you. Knowing that U.S. mariners will always respond to the call of duty gives all of us a sense of security. You are helping our country get through this crisis, and successfully prepare for economic recovery. “For that, you are to be applauded. You are an inspiration. Thank you, for all that you do for our country,” she concluded. The video is linked on the SIU website. Elaine L. Chao U.S. Secretary of Transportation Congressional Representatives Voice Strong Support for Merchant Marine U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) and Elaine Luria (D-Virginia) are reminding fellow members of Congress that the U.S. Merchant Marine is vital to national, economic and homeland security. Luria on May 5 hosted a press call featuring Hoyer along with American maritime industry leaders, including SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez; Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association President Marshall Ainley; American Maritime Officers National Vice President Christian Spain; Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Duncan; Maersk Line, Limited President Bill Woodhour, and several others. Luria and Hoyer said they are pushing to include U.S.-flag shipping in upcoming stimulus packages stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, they are urging that participants in the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP) receive additional stipends. They also recommend increasing American-flag carriage of preference cargoes, and upholding the Jones Act. Tellez thanked both Luria and Hoyer for their continued and steadfast support of the maritime industry, describing them as “staunch allies.” His remarks focused on American mariners rather than the laws and programs that keep Old Glory flying on the oceans, lakes and waterways. “Our members play a vital role in keeping commerce flowing,” Tellez stated. “We’re the folks on the front lines of this crisis, ensuring that the nation’s economic and national security are protected and defended.” He added, “Our folks don’t get to go home at night. They are doing a job, many of them well beyond their normal tour of duty. They know the importance of what they do, and they are dedicated. On behalf of the unsung heroes of the U.S. Merchant Marine, thank you for everything you do for us.” Luria recently sent a letter to U.S. House and Senate leaders asking for their support of American-flag ships and their crews. Expounding on that communication, she said during the call that a drop-off in both government cargo and commercial cargo means it’s the right time to boost the MSP. “This program is an essential part of our national security,” she stated, and then added her ongoing backing of the Jones Act and cargo preference. Hoyer, whose district includes the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, said the pandemic should remind everyone about the importance of maintaining U.S. manufacturing capabilities, American jobs – and a strong U.S.-flag maritime industry. “The maritime industry is an absolutely critical component of our national security infrastructure,” he stated. “COVID-19 has put a lot of our capabilities at risk. One thing it has made clear is the critical need to make things in America. It’s incumbent upon us to maintain our maritime capacity…. If we do not invest in keeping our maritime industry and our sailors ready to go, we will be in real trouble. This is not an optional investment.” He said the maritime industry “is facing the same problems every other business in America has run into. This industry is a national security priority – both the ships and the personnel are critically important. We need to make sure they have the resources to be sustained.” Hoyer also pointed out that Luria’s active-duty service in the U.S. Navy helps make her “a perfect advocate and somebody who has a deep knowledge of the vital role civilian mariners play.” Lastly, he expressed “great pride in the men and women who are in Piney Point (at the Paul Hall Center). They are a wonderful example of how industry and labor work together. The school is one of the great training centers in our country, and maybe in the world. Augie Tellez and the other leaders of our merchant marine are a critical component of our community.” Woodhour said the decline in cargoes “shows no realistic sign of ending anytime in the near future.” He is concerned that the mariner pool will dwindle, and said the proposed additional stipend will help avoid layups and layoffs, even though it’s not a long-term solution. “We stand beside our friends in maritime labor,” Woodhour said. Later, when answering a reporter’s question, Woodhour pointed out that many other countries heavily subsidize different sectors of their maritime industries, on a scale that dwarfs anything done in the U.S. Luria wrapped up the call by conveying her “thanks to civilian mariners. We will keep pushing to support the MSP and the other things that make the U.S. Merchant Marine continue to be a viable, important part of our economy and our national defense.” O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Volume 82 Number 7 July 2020 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Jim Guthrie; Assistant Editor, Nick Merrill; Photographer, Harry Gieske; Administrative Support, Jenny Stokes; Content Curator, Mark Clements. Copyright © 2020 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The Seafarers International Union engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. Reversed to White Reversed to White 2 Seafarers LOG U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Virginia) July 2020 �COVID-19 PANDEMIC Halls Reopen; School Resumes Aug. 1 Union Works with State Dept., Congress, Others for Overseas Crew Changes Editor’s note: The COVID-19 pandemic remains a constantly changing situation. Accordingly, SIU members are encouraged to check the union’s website and stay in touch with the halls for the latest information. There is a prominent COVID-19 section on the home page at www.seafarers. org. For major announcements, the SIU also sends text alerts linking to the web posts. As pandemic-related restrictions started to loosen across the United States, the SIU cautiously and deliberately reopened its hiring halls and announced plans to resume classes at its affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland. Many states began advancing to different phases of reopening from late May to midJune. However, the COVID-19 pandemic remained a massively serious threat – as of June 15, at least 114,000 people had died from the coronavirus in the U.S. and more than two million cases had been reported. Following are some of the major developments since publication of the June edition of the LOG: n A crew member from the USNS Leroy Grumman, which is part of the SIU Government Services Division fleet, became the first known American mariner to die from the coronavirus. Though not a union member, Joseph Bondoc was part of the unlicensed crew. He was one of more than 20 crew members diagnosed with COVID-19 while the vessel was in a Boston shipyard. A contractor from that same yard also died from the virus. n SIU hiring halls reopened June 15, with numerous safeguards. Vessel servicing also resumed on June 15, wherever allowable, and union headquarters (located in Camp Springs, Maryland) transitioned from a skeleton crew to fuller staffing in all departments. Pandemic-related modifications have been made at the halls, including extensive cleanings, installation of dividers, shipments of PPE for members and staff, rearranging seats to promote social distancing, and more. Members are required to wear a face covering when entering the building. (A limited number of masks are available at the halls.) Additionally, visitors must bring a completed medical questionnaire (available on the SIU website) with them when they arrive at a hall. Similar protocols and precautions are in place at headquarters. In an effort to keep the numbers down in Members return to the halls in Oakland, California (photo above) and in Jacksonville, Florida (photo at left, below). Face coverings and temperature checks are among numerous precautions being taken at the halls. SIU VP Nick Celona is at far right in photo above. the halls during this transition of reopening, members should be aware that even after June 15, registration and reclaims are still being done by phone, temporarily. Regular job calls take place for rotary shipping, and general business can be conducted at the halls (filing for vacation benefits, beefs, etc.). n The SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, in Piney Point, Maryland, is scheduled to reopen Aug. 1. An array of safety-related modifications are being implemented. Initially, the school will offer a limited number of upgrading courses, with reduced class sizes. The full course content will be presented in a shorter-than-usual period, in order to get students in and out more quickly. Apprentice training will resume in September. At least during the initial reopening period, students must remain on campus for the duration of their respective courses (including weekends). Students are asked to pack and prepare for their time at the school just as if they were heading to a ship. The school does not have a firm timeline for this policy, but envisions it as temporary. The original course schedule for 2020 has been completely scrapped. New course dates are available on the SIU website and will be published in the Seafarers LOG. Course dates will continue to be added. Many steps are being taken to help ensure both functionality and safety. Meal periods will be assigned, altered and staggered. Class starting times will be altered to help promote social distancing. No family members or guests should come to the school until further notice. Gym access will be limited. The following courses will be offered beginning in August: Able Seafarer Deck; Certified Chief Cook; Chief Cook Assessment Programs; BT Revalidation; Chief Steward; Government Vessels; and BT/Advanced Firefighting Revalidation. Those with questions should contact the admissions office by phone at (301) 9940010 (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Eastern Time), or by email at admissions@seafarers.org. n Crew changes have been among the largest challenges of the pandemic, particularly for the SIU-crewed “shuttle” ships that normally remain overseas. Nevertheless, significant progress was happening at press time. In late May, SIU President Michael Sacco and the presidents of five other U.S. maritime unions contacted the U.S. Secretary of State and the U.S. Secretary of Defense with an urgent call to facilitate overseas reliefs for American mariners. Signing the letter were Sacco; AMO President Paul Doell; MEBA President Marshall Ainley; MM&P President Don Marcus; SUP President Dave Connolly; and MFOW President Anthony Poplawski. The letter – which was far from the SIU’s lone effort – reads in part, “Scores of U.S. mariners are presently trapped aboard cargo ships, unable to take leave or return home due to extreme COVID-19 lockdown measures imposed by foreign governments. This humanitarian crisis, if not resolved as soon as possible, may threaten the essential supply chain for some 200,000 active U.S. military personnel now serving overseas. The cargo carried on these U.S. flagged ships supports our troops, our allies and the global economy. “Ship’s captains, officers and crew members who sail under the American flag and perform these essential functions for our country have not been able to set foot on dry land in months. Their workplaces have become floating prisons. Crew members are in danger of losing access to life- sustaining medicines. In many cases, they cannot contact their loved ones at home in the United States as some of these vessels lack Internet access. “It is well documented that isolation and excessive time serving aboard ship can create increased fatigue and psychological stress, raising the risk of marine accidents. Thousands of mariners across the globe who work on foreign-flagged vessels are in the same predicament.” (The full text of the letter is available on the SIU website.) The SIU also is actively coordinating with vessel operators, U.S. embassies, the International Maritime Organization, International Labor Organization, World Health Organization, and directly with the host nations to expedite crew changes. Meanwhile, several SIU-contracted vessel operators chartered a plane to make crew changes in Diego Garcia. That plane returned to the U.S. in late May after the changes were made. Pre-boarding quarantines largely have become the norm, regardless of vessel location. With that in mind, the SIU in late May posted a message to the membership noting, “It’s extremely important that all members adhere to the agreed-upon protocols prior to joining a ship. This applies whether you are self-isolating at home or in a hotel. While we are navigating these uncharted waters, think of the pre-boarding safety regimen as your part of helping ensure the vessel’s crew remains COVID-free. And remember that if you fail to comply, you are affecting not only yourself but your future shipmates and the fellow members who are awaiting reliefs.” n The July membership meetings have been cancelled, but plans are being made to conduct the August meetings, with safety measures. n The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC) on June 4 announced several additional extensions for various documentation. Merchant mariner credentials (MMC) and medical certificates (national endorsements only) that expire between March 1, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2020 are extended until Dec. 31, 2020. Mariners who are actively working on expired credentials that meet the expiration criteria must carry the expired credential with a copy of the NMC notice, which is posted in the Latest News and COVID-19 sections of the SIU website. The agency also announced that MMCs with STCW endorsements that expire between March 1, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2020 are extended until Dec. 31, 2020. The same is true for STCW medical certificates that expire between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020. SHBP Relaxes Some Rules Governing Cobra Coverage During the course of this COVID-19 pandemic, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan has relaxed certain time limits July 2020 for COBRA coverage and for the submission of appeals for denied medical claims. For detailed information on these changes, you can contact the claims department or the membership assistance department at (800) 252-4674. Seafarers LOG 3 �U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao (left), Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby (center) and Gen. Stephen Lyons (right) are shown in the National Maritime Day video produced by the U.S. Maritime Administration. MARAD Delivers Rousing Maritime Day Video The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its Maritime Administration (MARAD) definitely made the best of a challenging circumstance for this year’s National Maritime Day celebration in the nation’s capital. The agency produced a half-hour video and posted it on the MARAD YouTube channel the morning of May 22. Viewer comments reflect sincere appreciation for the stirring tribute, which featured comments from DOT Secretary Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) Commanding Officer Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, Maritime Administrator Mark H. Buzby, TV host Mike Rowe and World War II U.S. Merchant Mariners David Yoho, James Monteleone, George Shaw and Hugh Stevens. This year’s theme was, “Resilient Sealift for a Resilient Nation.” “It’s great to be with you today – if only virtually – but Maritime Day must go on,” Buzby said in his opening remarks. He then introduced Chao, whom he described as “a strong advocate for the importance of the maritime industry to our nation’s economic growth, and to our national security.” Chao offered a brief history of the day of remembrance: “National Maritime Day was established by Congress in 1933 to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage of the American steamship Savannah. It was a way to celebrate America’s long and deep maritime tradition, and the innovation that has powered it, from [steamships] to nuclear ships and beyond. In World War II, merchant mariners were an essential part of the war effort, and their casualty rate exceeded that of all the other Armed Forces.” She continued, “Today, we salute the men and women of the American maritime community, who have helped ensure that people, supplies and equipment get to where they need to be during times of peace, war and natural disasters. “Our U.S.-flag fleet is an integral part of our national security, and as we face the COVID-19 crisis of today, the department is doing everything we can to support our country’s maritime sector, and ensure that the industry is able to ramp up when the economic recovery begins.” Buzby then offered his remarks, speaking from the deck of the SIU-crewed Ready Reserve Force vessel SS Cornhusker State in Newport News, Virginia. “Our motto in the U.S. Merchant Marine is, ‘In Peace and War.’ It’s on our merchant marine flag, we talk about it in speeches all the time,” he noted. “It’s been a part of our industry since before this nation was even a nation. It’s what drives all of us who have served at sea and those of us who support those who go to sea. The idea is that we’re going to get it through, no matter what – whether it’s peacetime, wartime, no matter what, we’re going to get it through. “And certainly, throughout our nation’s history, this industry has persevered through a Revolutionary War, a Civil War, two global conflicts and any number of regional conflicts,” Buzby added. “The merchant marine has always been there, and has never faltered. Now here we are, facing a new foe, a new global conflict, but this time instead of man versus man, it’s man versus a virus. And the U.S. Merchant Marine is still persevering through it all.” Buzby then touched on the service of mariners during World War II, before saying, “Congress just approved recently the Congressional Gold Medal to award all those merchant marine veterans of World War II, who … persevered in wartime to make sure the Allies had victory in Europe and in the Pacific. Today, you mariners are facing the same, very grave challenges, and we have to do the very same thing. We have to come up with coun- termeasures, things that are going to mitigate that risk and keep our ships sailing, and you’re doing that – whether it’s through personal protective equipment, social distancing, contact tracking, the deep cleaning of our vessels, you’re making it happen and you’re still getting our ships through. And I think that’s a real tribute, as much to you and this generation as it was to those who preceded you and other generations who did what you had to do to get those ships through. I think it’s something that you all should be very, very proud of. “I’m very proud of the conduct of all of you, whether it’s been labor, the shipowners and operators, or whether it’s been government entities,” he continued. “The level of cooperation that has been exhibited, I think, says so much about this industry and why we are so strong and why we have been able to persevere through all these years.” Buzby concluded, “In the coming months, when we do get this thing behind us, every one of us that had the watch during this time should take a great deal of pride in the fact that, when it was our time, when our nation called upon us, when the challenges were issued, that we all stood tall, did what we had to do, and made it happen. In peace and war.” Lyons said, “As this audience knows, TRANSCOM, one of 11 combatant commands, is responsible to the Secretary of Defense and the Commander in Chief to deploy and sustain military forces around the globe to support our national security interests. In doing so, we count on a strong, U.S.-flag maritime industry – a maritime industry that has a long history of enabling military victory. Today, just as in World War II, the United States-flag merchant ships, the mariners who crew them, and our commercial sealift industry continue to play a critical role in our nation’s defense by providing sealift ships, mariners, and access to global seaport networks.” He continued, “As a result, the United President Issues Maritime Day Proclamation Since the founding of our great Nation, we have relied on merchant mariners to deliver goods to market and strengthen our national security. On National Maritime Day, we recognize the United States Merchant Marine for all it does to facilitate our commerce and protect our interests at sea. Our Nation’s merchant mariners enable peaceful trade with countries around the world and provide vital sealift support to our Armed Forces. Whether on the ocean or our inland waterways, merchant mariners support our economy by transporting billions of dollars of imported and exported goods. These men and women also sail bravely into combat zones to deliver supplies and weapons to our military men and women, playing a critical role in the success of their mission. This year, as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, we pay tribute to the United States merchant mariners who served as the “Fourth Arm of Defense” for our 4 Seafarers LOG Nation during the war. Earlier this year, I was proud to sign into law long-overdue legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the valiant civilian merchant mariners who maintained critical supply lines to our overseas troops and allies during the Second World War. Many of these mariners endured brutal attacks from German U-boats, and more than 6,000 of them perished at sea or were held as prisoners of war. This number includes 142 students of the United States Merchant Marine Academy – distinguishing it as the only one of the five service academies authorized to carry a battle standard. As we remember the tremendous sacrifices of the World War II merchant mariners, we also continue to honor the present-day citizen mariners who make up our Nation’s world-class Merchant Marine. Today, we pay tribute to their expertise, patriotism, and dedication to serving our country and ensuring our national security. States’ ability to project and sustain military power across transoceanic distances remains a strategic competitive advantage, and is admired by friends and adversaries. TRANSCOM, working with MARAD and key industry partners, provides an essential element of deterrence and, if necessary, the unquestionable ability to respond with overwhelming, decisive force, most of which will be moved by sealift. The resulting combined effort is a world order that encourages peace, and opportunities for freedom, while deterring a great power war for over 75 years and counting. “The United States is today, and always will be, a maritime nation,” Lyons concluded. “The most important resource of a maritime nation is people: professional men and women of high technical proficiency, who sail with high technical competency, hard work and innovation. That is why, at the end of the day, it is a U.S. flag on a ship, with U.S. crews at the helm, that remain essential to our national defense.” Yoho began by expressing his thanks on behalf of his fellow merchant veterans for the recent passage of the Congressional Gold Medal Act. He then gave a brief history of the merchant marine in World War II, to which fellow veterans Monteleone, Shaw and (now Captain) Stevens added their insights into the life of a World War II mariner. Following those remarks, Buzby placed a ceremonial wreath into the sea, as the traditional Eight Bells were rung in honor of fallen mariners. Afterwards, Rowe spoke about his relationship to the maritime industry, including an uncle who was a mariner, before concluding the ceremony with the singing of the Merchant Marine anthem, “Heave Ho.” Meanwhile, despite pandemic-rooted limitations, the SIU observed National Maritime Day in other newfound ways. SIU SecretaryTreasurer David Heindel and SIU Houston Safety Director Kevin Sykes were featured in separate online interviews about the industry. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day” to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship in 1819 by the S.S. Savannah. By this resolution, the Congress has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2020, as National Maritime Day. I call upon the people of the United States to mark this observance and to display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their communities. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth. DONALD J. TRUMP July 2020 �Industry Celebrates Jones Act Centennial June 5 marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Within this important legislation is the language that governs America’s waterborne freight cabotage – the Jones Act. Named for the bill’s primary sponsor – U.S. Senator Wesley Jones (R-Washington) – the Jones Act simply states that cargo moved from one domestic port to another domestic port must be carried aboard a U.S.-crewed, U.S.-flagged, U.S.built and U.S.-owned vessel. The Jones Act oversees the movement of goods along America’s ocean shorelines, Great Lakes ports and inland waterways. “The Jones Act remains a pillar of not only the United States maritime industry, but also our country’s national, economic and homeland security,” stated SIU President Michael Sacco. “It’s a source of family-wage jobs both on the water and ashore. It protects our nation in so many ways.” A 2019 study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers for the Transportation Institute showed the Jones Act is responsible for 650,000 American jobs creating more than $40 billion annually in income. Workers whose jobs are related to the law can be found in all 50 states. Cargo shipping is not the only maritime aspect covered by the Jones Act. It includes the U.S.-flag dredging industry as well. “The Jones Act has been attacked by unsubstantiated claims for years,” declared Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Vice President Jerry Abell. “In this day and time of viruses that we have no vaccines for and unprecedented death tolls, this act should be our first line of defense to protect the American shipping and dredging industries and the health of the American workforce from foreign enemies. I cannot stress enough how important the Jones Act is to the security and economic success of the country.” (Abell is President/Business Manager for Dredging Local 25 of the International Union of Operating Engineers.) Throughout the decades, the Jones Act has received bipartisan support from the White House and members of Congress. Military leaders also have expressed their backing for the law as it not only provides well-trained American mariners who crew Legislators Issue Statements Backing Vital Maritime Law Following are excerpts of statements issued by members of Congress in recognition of the Jones Act centennial. “The Jones Act has been and remains critical to supporting U.S. mariner jobs and our maritime industry, not to mention bolstering our national security. Over its 100-year history, the Jones Act has been critical in times of war, national emergencies and natural disasters, and global crises such as the current pandemic.” --- U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon) “The Jones Act is an integral part of our Nation’s success, and I am proud to recognize its longstanding contributions to our Nation and to advocate for its continued influence in the decades to come. The Jones Act has enhanced American prosperity and national security ever since its enactment on June 5, 1920. It puts America first over subsidized foreign shipbuilders and foreign vessel operators that do not pay U.S. taxes or comply with U.S. regulations. It continues to preserve our role as the world’s leader in commerce and thousands of precious jobs for our American citizens. When it comes to the Jones Act, there is an overwhelming sense of pride from the American people, especially from Mississippians.” --- U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) “At its core, the Jones Act is a critical labor standard that helps put U.S. mariners to work and maintains important workplace rights. In Washington’s Second Congressional District, the district I represent, the Jones Act supports 2,240 jobs which generate more than $130 million in labor income and more than $642 million in economic impact annually…. The Jones Act also underpins U.S. maritime defense policy and is essential to preserving national security interests at home and abroad.” --- U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Washington) July 2020 vessels taking needed goods for armed forces located around the world, but also supplies another set of eyes from American citizen-seafarers within U.S. ports, harbors and waterways for unlawful activities. “Many people do not realize that the Jones Act was not America’s first cabotage law,” noted MTD Executive SecretaryTreasurer Daniel Duncan. “In fact, among the original laws passed by the first Congress in 1789-90 were several designed to protect the nation’s fledgling maritime industry.” At one time, foreign-flagged and foreign-crewed vessels were permitted to sail along the inland waterways and on the Great Lakes. These vessels and crews did not then, nor have to now, meet America’s labor, building and safety standards. After a series of disasters that claimed American lives, Congress worked on various measures to strengthen the cabotage laws. During World War I, the United States did not have much of a merchant fleet. Many businesses depended on commercial vessels from Britain, France, Germany and other nations to export and import goods. When the war took these vessels away, Americans were forced to pay a premium to move cargo. This led to the 1920 Merchant Marine Act with its inclusion of the Jones Act. Despite its value to the American economy and the nation’s security, the Jones Act continually faces attacks from outside interests. The cabotage law of the Jones Act is not unique to the United States, either. The London-based Seafarers’ Rights International released a study in 2018 listing more than 90 countries that have some type of cabotage law on their books. Maritime unions around the world have identified the Jones Act as the flagship of cabotage laws. “This centennial is worth celebrating – and the Jones Act is worth fully preserving,” proclaimed Sacco. “America’s freight cabotage law has served us extremely well for a century, and that’s why it has always enjoyed strong bipartisan support along with powerful backing from top military leaders. “God bless the Jones Act, which I believe is the most ‘All-American’ law in existence.” “For 100 years, the Jones Act has been protecting Americans and our nation’s waterways. Not only is Louisiana’s First Congressional District number one in the country for Jones Act jobs, the Jones Act is a critical piece of America’s national and economic security. At its heart, this law strengthens American naval capabilities, prevents foreign ships from roaming throughout our inland waterways, and protects our country from unknown foreign threats. The U.S. maritime industry is an important backbone of America’s industrial base, and without the Jones Act, our maritime industry would be unfairly undercut by subsidized foreign entities. I will continue fighting to preserve the Jones Act so we can protect our national security, and to ensure these high-skilled, high-paying jobs remain in Louisiana and in America.” --- U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) “The bedrock principles and protections of the Jones Act are as essential today as they were when the bill was passed a century ago. We are, at our core, a maritime nation. The U.S. Merchant Marine enables the country to project force anywhere around the globe and ensures the security of our waters at home. We cannot be complacent in our defense of the Jones Act, which remains a critical component of U.S. maritime and military strategy.” --- U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-New York) “This week, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Jones Act and its century of fostering our domestic maritime industry and supporting our national security. Named in honor of its author, former Senator Wesley Jones, the Jones Act has helped provide economic benefits in times of peace and has safeguarded resources to expand our military maritime capacity for times of war. For the Department of Defense, maintaining a U.S.flagged fleet is critical to ensuring we have sufficient U.S. sealift capacity, available at a moment’s notice, to defend our nation…. Not only does the Jones Act support this vital national security requirement, it also provides an economic benefit to our nation.” --- U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela (D-Texas) Seafarers LOG 5 �Retired Paul Hall Center Instructor Bernabe Pelingon Passes Away May 2 at 68 When Bernabe Pelingon finished a 20-year stint in the U.S. Navy in 1997, he earnestly considered an array of second careers. But it didn’t take long for him to choose the SIU. Pelingon joined the union and sailed for two years before becoming an instructor at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. He taught at the school for nearly 20 years, mixing in some ongoing work as an active mariner, before retiring in late 2018. Pelingon, known to all as Bernie, cited health concerns when he retired. He died May 2 at age 68. “He was beloved by staff and students alike, and his influence can be seen on many people working in the deck department throughout the SIU,” said Paul Hall Center Acting Vice President Tom Orzechowski. “He was around when I took my AB course and he was a sailor’s sailor.” Stan Beck worked with Pelingon both in the armed forces and at the school. “Bernie was one of my shipmates in the U.S. Navy,” Beck recalled. “We were on the USS Detroit together and we were both at the Paul Hall Center (as instructors) for 20 years each. He loved teaching students and was everyone’s mentor. He was always willing to help with anything we needed, and he will be missed very much.” Another instructor, Tom Truitt, noted, “Bernie’s best interest was always for the student. He was always looking to give the students the most beneficial information so they could succeed after they left the school. He was a wealth of knowledge and I knew if I had a question, he would answer it or know where to find the answer. I really enjoyed working with him, and he was a true professional.” Even after retirement, Pelingon lived on the secondary road leading to the school. A native of the Philippines, Pelingon hailed from a family of educators. He received college degrees in nautical science and marine transportation and also secured his third mate’s license. In the Navy, he served as quartermaster first class, earning many decorations along the way in addition to working as an instructor. In Piney Point, he became the school’s lead instructor for able seamen – but he did far more than classroom work. Pelingon recruited other veterans to the school, both as students and instructors. He served as a peer tutor and mentor for upgraders, some of whom had English as a second language. In his retirement letter, Pelingon said that working at the school “has been a wonderful experience, and I will cherish the memories.” Bernabe Pelingon (left) was a fixture in Piney Point for nearly 20 years. He served as lead instructor in the deck department and also recruited for the school. USCG Waives MMC Fees For Active Duty Personnel Editor’s note: The following information was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on May 26. The announcement is posted on the SIU website, in the Latest News section, and includes all of the related links. 6 Seafarers LOG The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing has published CG-MMC Policy Letter 02-20 titled: Guidance on Waiver of Merchant Mariner Credential Application Fees for Active Duty Officials Release Procedures For Requesting Absentee Ballots For Upcoming SIU Elections Elections for the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters are scheduled for later this year. As in past SIU election years, a comprehensive guide will be published in the Seafarers LOG prior to the balloting. In the case of members eligible to vote who believe they will be at sea during the Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020 voting period or who otherwise think they will need absentee ballots, absentee ballots will be available. The SIU constitution ensures that members who are eligible to vote and who find themselves in this situation may vote. Procedures are established in the SIU constitution to safeguard the secret ballot election, including the absentee ballot process. Here is the procedure to follow when requesting an absentee ballot: 1. Make the request in writing to the SIU office of the secretary-treasurer, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 2. Include in the request the correct address where the absentee ballot should be mailed. 3. Send the request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail. 4. The registered or certified mail Members of the Uniformed Services. Active duty members of the uniformed services are eligible for a waiver of fees for evaluation of an application for an MMC, the administration of an examination required for an endorsement, and for the issuance of an MMC. The waiver applies to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the envelope must be postmarked no later than midnight, Nov. 15, 2020 and must be received at 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746 no later than Nov. 25, 2020. 5. The secretary-treasurer, after confirming eligibility, will send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address designated in the request, a ballot, together with an envelope marked “Ballot” and a mailing envelope no later than Nov. 30, 2020. 6. Upon receiving the ballot and envelope, vote by marking the ballot. After voting the ballot, place the ballot in the envelope marked “Ballot.” Do not write on the “Ballot” envelope. 7. Place the envelope marked “Ballot” in the mailing envelope which is imprinted with the mailing address of the bank depository where all ballots are sent. 8. Sign the mailing envelope on the first line of the upper left-hand corner. Print name and book number on the second line. The mailing envelope is self-addressed and stamped. 9. The mailing envelope must be postmarked no later than midnight, Dec. 31, 2020 and received by the bank depository no later than Jan. 5, 2021. Public Health Service. This policy is available on the Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing policy website on the MMC Policy Webpage. It may also be accessed by selecting “Policy & Regulations” on the National Maritime Center’s website. Mariners and other interested parties should contact the Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division at MMCPolicy@uscg.mil or (202) 372-2357 with any questions or feedback. July 2020 �MTD Calls for Justice for All AFL-CIO Pledges to Continue Fighting for Reforms As demonstrations for just treatment of minorities spread across the country, two SIU-affiliated organizations spoke out in strong support of the peaceful protesters’ goals – most if not all of which are shared by organized labor. Many union members and their families were part of the grassroots mobilizations, often under the banner of Black Lives Matter. Both the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) and the AFL-CIO responded not only to the rallies but also to the destruction that occurred at the AFL-CIO headquarters building late on May 31. Vandals damaged the building, which is directly across the street from the White House. They broke windows and set fires in the lobby. SIU President Michael Sacco also serves as president of the MTD. The department’s statement reads, “The Sisters and Brothers of MTD affiliates who crew U.S.-flag ships, who build U.S.-flag vessels, who work on U.S. docks, and who supply these American workers know the value of teamwork and working together. These members of our Port Councils and unions have marched, do march and will march when we witness and experience injustice. The death of George Floyd was uncalled for and only the latest. The call for justice is valid. We will continue to work to bring equality and justice for ALL Americans. It must happen. “However, destruction solves nothing. Words mean little if there is no action. It is way past time for all Americans to realize that ‘We, the People’ needs to truly come to all – people of color, native Americans, immigrants seeking a better life. “Unionism is solidarity. The MTD stands, marches and fights for solidarity – peaceful solidarity – for all.” George Perry Floyd Jr. was an AfricanAmerican man who was killed by police during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25. Protests in response to both Floyd’s death, and more broadly to police violence against other black people, quickly spread across the United States and internationally. On June 1, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka issued the following statement: “My heart is heavy at the events of the past few days. I watched the video of George Floyd pleading for his life under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. No person of conscience can hear Floyd’s Union members gather near AFL-CIO headquarters for a spontaneous demonstration June 8 in the nation’s capital. (Photo courtesy Union Veterans Council) cries for help and not understand that something is deeply wrong in America. “What happened to George Floyd, what happened to Ahmaud Arbery, what happened to far too many unarmed people of color has happened for centuries. The difference is now we have cell phones. It’s there for all of us to see. And we can’t turn our heads and look away because we feel uncomfortable. “Racism plays an insidious role in the daily lives of all working people of color. This is a labor issue because it is a workplace issue. It is a community issue, and unions are the community. We must and will continue to fight for reforms in policing and to address issues of racial and economic inequality. Aboard the Safmarine Mafadi Recertified Steward Lauren Oram (right) reports that the galley gang aboard the Maersk Line, Limited vessel is quite busy keeping the ship sanitary. She’s pictured with (from left) SA Claribel Cabral and Chief Cook Juan Poblete Inostroza. July 2020 “We categorically reject those on the fringes who are engaging in violence and destroying property. Attacks like the one on the AFL-CIO headquarters are senseless, disgraceful and only play into the hands of those who have oppressed workers of color for generations and detract from the peaceful, passionate protesters who are rightly bringing issues of racism to the forefront. “But in the end, the labor movement is not a building. We are a living collection of working people who will never stop fighting for economic, social and racial justice. We are united unequivocally against the forces of hate who seek to divide this nation for their own personal and political gain at our expense. “We will clean up the glass, sweep away the ashes and keep doing our part to bring a better day out of this hour of darkness and despair. “Today and always, the important work of the AFL-CIO continues unabated. U.S. Coast Guard Announces AB and Lifeboatman Surveys Some SIU members soon may receive an email from the U.S. Coast Guard pertaining to a survey. The agency’s announcement, dated June 11, appears below and is available on the SIU website (check the Latest News section). Able Seaman and Lifeboatman Surveys The Coast Guard is seeking input from mariners who hold Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as Able Seaman (AB) and Lifeboatman (LB) to validate information gathered as part of a Job Task Analysis (JTA). Since 2016, the Coast Guard has been working on several initiatives to improve the quality of the content of credentialing examinations. One initiative is to validate the real-world occupational tasks carried out by mariners in today’s merchant fleet by conducting JTAs. The first JTA is for AB and LB endorsements. We worked with members of industry with AB/LB experience to identify the tasks that AB and LB are responsible for while signed on a vessel. The Coast Guard is inviting you to be a part of this exciting and worthwhile effort by: n Validating the AB and LB tasks. n Telling us how frequently you complete the tasks. n Telling us how difficult it is to complete the tasks. n Telling us how important it is to complete the tasks. This is a unique opportunity for you to provide insight into your job, either as an AB/LB or as a supervisor, and contribute to Coast Guard examination improvements. The Coast Guard will use the results of the JTA in consultation with industry to evaluate and update examination content for these endorsements. Mariners who hold endorsements as AB and/or LB will receive an e-mail from JobTaskAnalysis@uscg.mil containing a link to the survey and the dates the survey is open. Your link to the survey will have a unique identifier to record your responses. It is not linked to you personally and the information you provide will remain anonymous. Your participation is encouraged for the benefit of the maritime community and safety of the Marine Transportation System. If you have questions regarding the survey, please contact us at JobTaskAnalysis@uscg.mil. Seafarers LOG 7 �At Sea and Ashore with the SIU GOLDEN SHELLBACK – Mariners aboard the Matson ship M/V Kamokuiki recently crossed the Equator and International Date Line, and then received a Golden Shellback certificate. SIU Steward/Baker Adele E. Williams is pictured fourth from left. The crew also includes (from the MM&P) Capt. Louis E. Terramorse, C/M Robert G. Abbott, 3/M Jessica N. Mastrella, (from the MEBA) 2/M Robert M. Womble, C/E Evan C. Hafford, 1 A/E Glen K. Elliott, 2 A/E Lucas W. Frank, (from the SUP) Bosun Forrest A. Jackson, ABW Joshua S. Davis, ABW Christian G. Ortiz, ABW Richard N. Kahalewai Jr., AND (from the MFOW) Electrician Kevin L. Haymer and Oiler Walter J. Tangonan. Second Mate Womble is behind the lens. GUAM HALL – Pictured prior to the pandemic are (photo at left, from left) ABG Octavio Henriques, OS Franklin Muna and Recertified Bosun Gregory Jackson. Muna was receiving his full B-book. The individual photo in the center shows QEP Richard Digman receiving his A-book, while the photo at right includes (from left) SIU Port Agent Fred Sanchez and MDR Donald Dabbs, also receiving his A-book. HOUSTON HALL – Chief Cook Jorrell Davis (left) receives his B-book. He’s pictured with Patrolman J.B. Niday. ABOARD USNS MAURY – There are many Seafarers past and present among the engine crew aboard the Ocean Shipholdings vessel. (Note that the ship had been through two 14-day quarantine periods in the last two months and was deemed “clean,” hence the absence of social distancing and PPE for the photo at right.) Front and center are C/E Merrick Brow, an SIU hawsepiper, and Oiler Karl Morrow. Behind them, left to right, are 3A/E McCale Butto (Suny), 2A/E John Bimpong (SIU hawsepiper), Oiler Anias Stanford, Oiler Zach Cartwright, QMED Hermano Sillon, Storekeeper Michael Dupee and 1A/E Keith Bailey (SIU hawsepiper). Many thanks to Keith Bailey for the photo and info. ABOARD MAHI MAHI – Pictured aboard the Matson ship in mid-May (above, from left) are ACU John Canson, Chief Steward Ken Greenidge and Chief Cook Carmelo Dela Cruz. (Yes, we cheated and stitched two photos together.) 8 Seafarers LOG OAKLAND HALL – Members and port officials make the best of it May 15 as Seafarers stop by the hall to pick up shipping documents. July 2020 �Seafarers Rise to Occasion During WWII Battles at Sea Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from May 5-June 16. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of June 16. Continued from Page 20 sail their old, unarmed ships through “U-boat Lake” in early 1942. On the 20th of May, the George Calvert, a Bull Line Liberty, was sunk with a loss of three men while bound for Bandar Shapur with 9,116 tons of war supplies for the Russians. Another Bull Line ship, the Major Wheeler, disappeared in the Caribbean to become an unsolved mystery of the sea. And there was the City of Alma of the Waterman Company, en route from Port of Spain, Trinidad, to Baltimore on June 2, when she was hit by just one torpedo from an unseen submarine. Ripping a 40-foot hole in the hull, the “tinfish” almost sliced the freighter in two, and she sank so speedily that 10 men were saved only because they had jumped clear when she plunged, later climbing aboard a life raft which had broken loose and floated free. Sparks was caught in his shack, sending out calls for help. The Skipper, Second Mate, Chief Engineer, First, Second and Third Assistant Engineers and 22 other crewmen were lost on the City of Alma. The Little Millinocket, Bull Line, was warned of the proximity of a marauding sub, but too late to save herself. It was five minutes past five in the afternoon when Steward Ernest Oxley stopped by the wireless room and read a message which had just come in from San Juan. The radiogram warned that a submarine was in their vicinity. And correct it was, for Steward Oxley had no more than read the warning of danger when the ship shuddered from a torpedo explosion in the starboard side amidships. Oxley ran out on deck to see the Skipper, the Chief and the First Mate running toward the life rafts, with the Captain shouting “Let go the rafts. It’s our only chance. Let go the rafts.” That was the last he saw of the trio, for they went down with the ship. On watch below, when the torpedo hit, was the 4 to 8: Second Assistant Francis Amberger, Fireman Robert Baylis and Oiler Joe Lewnuk. Joe escaped – miraculously, it seemed – by climbing up the emergency cable ladder to the engine room skylight before the engine room flooded and the Millinocket settled by the stern. Seamen could never tell when their ship might get hit during these hectic days, for subs gave no warning. Captain Homer Lanford was pulling the whistle cord of the SS Del Mundo, to turn a convoy into the old Bahama passage off Cuba, when this Mississippi Shipping Company freighter got a torpedo in the engine room, killing all hands below. An old “Hog,” the Del Mundo was “commodore” of a 38ship fleet, and was carrying 30 Polish women war refugees as passengers. A number of other ships were sunk in the same attack, covering the sea with a maze of floating debris. Captain William B. Sillars, of the Waterman freighter Afoundria, sensed pending disaster to his ship on May 5, 1942, when the vessel was hit by a sub mid-afternoon off the northwest coast of Haiti. Total Registered Port All Groups A B Total Shipped C All Groups A B Registered on Beach C Trip Reliefs A All Groups B C Sensed Danger He had come on to the bridge just a few minutes before, saying to Second Mate James Chatfield, “I feel that right now we are at the most dangerous stage of our trip. Keep a very good lookout!” The Afoundria had a load of bombs up forward and a cargo of beans aft. Fortunately, the torpedo hit among the beans. All hands were saved. By the end of July, submarine sinkings in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico had been drastically cut, but ships continued to go down in these waters right up to the end of the war, and among them were freighters manned by SIU crews. Lack of space precludes the telling of even a part of the action-packed drama that these ships contributed to the story of the war at sea. The U.S. Merchant Marine emblem is included in the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. July 2020 Seafarers LOG 9 �SIU Delivers The Goods For Key Military Exercise Six Seafarers-Crewed Vessels Mobilize for DEFENDER-Europe 20 SIU-crewed vessels are part of a convoy Feb. 28 in the Atlantic. Pictured from left during the military exercise are the USNS Benavidez, MV Resolve and the guidedmissile cruiser USS Vella. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Waters) F ive vessels assigned to the Maritime Security Program fleet, augmented by a Military Sealift Command Bob Hope-Class ship – all crewed by SIU members – earlier this year proved their value to national defense. They carried vital materiel for a branch of the country’s armed forces during DEFENDER-Europe 20, an extensive military exercise designed to build strategic readiness by deploying a “combat credible” force to Europe in support of North American Treaty Organization and U.S. national defense strategy, according to the U.S. Army. (Segments of the exercise were ongoing at press time.) The SIU-crewed convoy (comprised of the MV Endurance, MV Resolve and MV Patriot, all operated by Tote Services; the Central Gulf Lines-operated MV Green Bay and MV Green Lake; and the U.S. Marine Management-operated USNS Benavidez) took center stage in what initially was billed as the largest deployment of troops from the United States to Europe in more than 25 years. The vessels and crews were charged with transporting Abrams tanks, armored personnel carriers, heavy machine guns, mortars and much more from the United States to Europe. An estimated 20,000 U.S. troops reportedly were slated to participate in the exercise. This effort exercised the Army’s ability to coordinate large-scale movements with allies. In response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and recent guidance by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, however, the exercise was modified both in size and scope. By mid-March, all movement of personnel and equipment from the United States to Europe ceased. The health, safety and readiness of the U.S. military, civilians, and family members moved to the forefront. Prior to the reset, the Army deployed approximately 6,000 soldiers from the United States to Europe including a division headquarters and an armored brigade combat team. The SIU-crewed vessels at that point had transported more than 1.3 million square feet of materiel including approximately 9,000 vehicles and 3,000 other pieces of equipment from Army prepositioned stocks. At press time, the Army announced that another component of DEFENDER-Europe 20, originally scheduled for May, will take place at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 5-19. “Exercises like DEFENDER-Europe 20 continue to demonstrate that NATO allies and partners stand stronger together and that the U.S. commitment to NATO is ironclad,” the Army reported. Meanwhile, the U.S. Merchant Marine helped the U.S. Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) demonstrate its ability to project strategic readiness through their support of the DEFENDER-Europe 20 exercise. SDDC personnel successfully moved more than 3,000 pieces of equipment through multiple seaports from the United States to Europe. “Our commercial carriers and partners are key to our operations,” said Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Farmen, SDDC commanding general. With the SIU-crewed MV Endurance in the background, an M88 Recovery vehicle heads ashore at the port of Bremerhaven, Germany for Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20. (NATO photo) 10 Seafarers LOG AB Glen McCullough (left) and Second Mate Edmun Scott (a member of the Seafarers-affiliated American Maritime Officers) man the bridge aboard the USNS Benavidez while the vessel is at sea Feb. 17. The Benavidez was underway in support of Agile Defender 2020, a maritime portion of Defender 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Bill Mesta) In photo below, OS Jai’mall Whitaker Brickers stands bridge wing lookout aboard the Benavidez (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan R. Bair). Part of what he sees (photo at immediate left) is the array of containers and other U.S. Army equipment that is staged on the vessel’s top-side deck. The SIU-crewed roll-on/roll-off vessel M/V Green Bay (photo above) arrives in Bremerhaven, Germany, to offload cargo for DEFENDER-Europe 20. The Green Bay transported more than 470 pieces of equipment across the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Travis Weger) Tracked vehicles (photo at immediate right) wait dockside to be loaded on the Seafarerscrewed MV Resolve in Beaumont, Texas. (U.S. Navy photo by Bill Mesta) July 2020 July 2020 Seafarers LOG 11 �Seafarers International Union Directory Inquiring Seafarer Michael Sacco, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer This month’s question was answered by Tacoma-area members, via phone. George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Question: What does it mean to you to be in The Brotherhood of the Sea? Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kate Hunt, Vice President Government Services HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 Ahmed Sharif QEE Being in the Seafarers has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Job security, good pay, and it helps me support my family. Being in the union means I’ll always have a job. Anytime I want to work, I’ll have a job, and it’s been that way my whole career. I’ve been in the union since 1997, and I feel blessed being a member of the SIU. Adel Ahmed Recertified Bosun It keeps us close together. You get to know new people every time you board the vessel, and you learn what different cultures have in common and what makes them different. My dad convinced me to join by telling me what the job was really like, what the lifestyle was like. I joined in 2001, and this job has let me take care of my kids, and earn money like you’d normally have to have a degree to make. Thanks to our union, and keep up the good work! Darryl Smith Recertified Bosun For one, it was the place that gave me an opportunity at 18 to start a good career. This line of business helps everyone in the country, as well as our military. It let me travel the world, meet new people, and gave me a clear career path that lets you move up as far as you want in life. I hope the union continues to bring in new mariners, and keep this industry thriving. Luke Coffelt OMU It means a sense of camaraderie, that we can rely on each other out at sea and ashore. It also provides a sense of security, that the union would have my back on a ship if I needed anything. The union gave me flexibility, way beyond what another job could. Being able to build my own schedule is a huge advantage in my life. Todd Williams QMED It means a lot. It presents a lot of opportunities to make a decent living and be a part of something that’s really great. You get to meet some great people, and it means a lot to me. It changed my life, that’s for sure, by being able to provide for my family and see a lot of different places around the world. Matthew Conyac Chief Steward It means that I’ve got a good union job and benefits available to me, and that we need to work on strengthening and growing our membership to keep the corporate and political interests that are against us, from endangering all we’ve worked to accomplish. Pics From The Past NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 These snapshots were submitted by the son of the late NMU Bosun John Ivo Valjalo. John joined the union in 1946, first serving on the SS Bartlesville Victory as deck maintenance. He remained with the union until 1985. John passed away peacefully in December 2015 in Liverpool, England, at age 92. Photo at right was taken aboard the SS Tyson Lykes during a 1959 voyage from Liverpool to Florida. The other is from Marseilles, France, January 1946. WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with other Seafarers LOG readers, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. High-resolution digital images may be sent to webmaster@seafarers.org 12 Seafarers LOG July 2020 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. DEEP SEA PAUL ADAMS Brother Paul Adams, 69, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1979, initially sailing on the Pacer. He was a deck department member and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Adams most recently sailed on the John U.D. Page. He makes his home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. AL ALHAJ Brother Al Alhaj, 65, started sailing with the union in 1979 when he shipped on the Brooks Range. A member of the deck department, he last sailed on the John Boland. Brother Alhaj settled in Lincoln Park, Michigan. TOMMY BELVIN Brother Tommy Belvin, 70, signed on with the SIU in 1978 when he sailed aboard the Santa Mercedes. He was a member of the steward department and upgraded often at the Piney Point school. Brother Belvin’s final vessel was the Maunalei. He makes his home in Tacoma, Washington. URSULA CANCI Sister Ursula Canci, 65, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1996, initially shipping on the Silas Bent. An engine department member, she upgraded her skills at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Sister Canci last sailed on the USNS Stockham. She resides in Staten Island, New York. LEONARD CHAVIS Brother Leonard Chavis, 66, started his career with the union in 2004, first sailing aboard the Delaware Bay. He was a member of the engine department and most recently shipped on the Ohio. Brother Chavis makes his home in Port Arthur, Texas. NICK CIABATONI Brother Nick Ciabatoni, 69, embarked on his career with the SIU in 2001. He first sailed aboard the Cape Inscription, and worked in the deck department. Brother Ciabatoni upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2012. He last shipped on the Alaskan July 2020 Navigator and calls St. Augustine, Florida, home. STEVEN DICKSON Brother Steven Dickson, 66, signed on with the Seafarers in 1991, when he sailed on the USNS Wilkes. He was a steward department member and upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Dickson most recently sailed aboard the Maersk Seletar. He resides in Bremerton, Washington. JEROME DOOMS Brother Jerome Dooms, 63, joined the SIU in 1989, first sailing aboard the Dewayne T. Williams. He was an engine department member and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Dooms last sailed on the St. Louis Express and settled in Houston. JOSEPH HUMPHREY Brother Joseph Humphrey, 58, started shipping with the union in 1991, initially sailing on the Frances Hammer. He upgraded on numerous occasions at the Paul Hall Center and sailed in the deck department. Brother Humphrey’s final vessel was the Maersk Memphis. He lives in Honolulu. MICHAEL INGRAM Brother Michael Ingram, 65, joined the union in 1973. He was a member of the deck department and first sailed aboard the Falcon Lady. Brother Ingram upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He most recently shipped on the Overseas Washington and settled in Klickitat, Washington. NORMAN JACKSON Brother Norman Jackson, 54, donned the SIU colors in 1989 when he sailed with Delta Queen Steamboat Company. A steward department member, he upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Brother Jackson’s final vessel was the American Phoenix. He makes his home in Marrero, Louisiana. GREGORY KEENE Brother Gregory Keene, 61, signed on with the union in 1978, first sailing on the Great Land. He upgraded on multiple oc- casions at the union-affiliated Piney Point school and was a steward department member. Brother Keene’s last ship was the Maersk Michigan. He resides in the Philippines. CHARLES KENNEDY Brother Charles Kennedy, 73, joined the union in 1975, initially sailing aboard the Yukon. He worked in the engine department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Brother Kennedy most recently sailed aboard the Overseas Key West and lives in Mobile, Alabama. PETER MENSAH Brother Peter Mensah, 71, began shipping with the union in 2003 when he sailed aboard the Global Link. He worked in both the steward and deck departments. Brother Mensah last shipped on the Dependable and resides in Willingboro, New Jersey. MARIANO NORALES Brother Mariano Norales, 65, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1990, first sailing on the Independence. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. Brother Norales’ last vessel was the Quality. He makes his home in Houston. AMELIA OCAMPO Sister Amelia Ocampo, 65, signed on with the SIU in 2000. She initially sailed aboard the USNS Gilliand and shipped in both the steward and deck departments. Sister Ocampo upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. She most recently sailed on the Resolve and makes her home in Jacksonville, Florida. ROCKY OLDS Brother Rocky Olds, 65, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1999. He was an engine department member and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Brother Olds’ first and last vessel was the USNS Dahl. He makes his home in San Marcos, California. recently sailed with Moran Towing of Maryland. He resides in Sparrows Point, Maryland. JOSE RAMIREZ Brother Brian Wilder, 64, joined the SIU in 1991, first sailing aboard the Cape Bon. He was an engine department member and upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. Brother Wilder last sailed on the American Pride and settled in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Brother Jose Ramirez, 65, started sailing with the union in 1990 when he shipped on the Independence. A member of the engine department, he upgraded often at the Piney Point school. Brother Ramirez last sailed on the Florida and settled in Houston. KASSIM SHAIBI Brother Kassim Shaibi, 65, signed on with the SIU in 1979 when he sailed aboard the Trader. He was a member of the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. Brother Shaibi’s final vessel was the Liberator. He makes his home in Shafter, California. ROBERT SHAW Brother Robert Shaw, 65, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1976, initially shipping with National Marine Service. A deck department member, he upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Shaw last sailed on the Pride and resides in Rockaway, New Jersey. MICHAEL SPRANZA Brother Michael Spranza, 65, embarked on his career with the SIU in 1980 when he sailed aboard the San Juan. He worked in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. Brother Spranza last shipped on the Reliance. He calls Daly City, California, home. TIMOTHY VAN PELT Brother Timothy Van Pelt, 61, signed on with the Seafarers in 1978, when he sailed on the Overseas Ulla. He was an engine department member and upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Van Pelt most BRIAN WILDER GREAT LAKES THOMAS CHABOT Brother Thomas Chabot, 65, started shipping with the union in 1973, initially sailing on the Paul H. Townsend. A deck department member, his final vessel was the Charles E. Wilson. Brother Chabot lives in Lachine, Michigan. LARRY SKOWRONEK Brother Larry Skowronek, 64, started his career with the union in 1990, first sailing aboard the Walter J. McCarthy. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions and was a member of the deck department. Brother Skowronek’s final vessel was the Burns Harbor. He makes his home in Alpena, Michigan. INLAND CHARLIE CARLSON Brother Charlie Carlson, 64, embarked on his career with the SIU in 1998. He was first employed with Penn Maritime and sailed in the deck department. Brother Carlson upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. He last sailed on the Resolve and lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. GARY DAVIS Brother Gary Davis, 66, signed on with the SIU in 1977, working with HVIDE Marine. He sailed in the deck department and concluded his career with G&H Towing. Brother Davis makes his home in Graves, Texas. Seafarers LOG 13 �Final Departures DEEP SEA HOWARD ALLEN Pensioner Howard Allen, 83, died April 10. He signed on with the SIU in 1963 and first shipped with American Steamship Company. Brother Allen was a member of the engine department. He concluded his career on the Liberty Wave and became a pensioner in 2008. Brother Allen resided in New Orleans. ALEXANDER BENDOLPH Brother Alexander Bendolph, 65, passed away March 18. Born in Alabama, he joined the SIU in 1978. An engine department member, Brother Bendolph first sailed aboard the Connecticut. He last shipped on the American Spirit and was a resident of Mobile, Alabama. WILLIAM BRAGG Pensioner William Bragg, 64, died March 16. He signed on with the Seafarers in 1980; his first vessel was the El Paso Howard Boyd. Brother Bragg worked in the steward department. He most recently sailed aboard the Charger and became a pensioner in 2013. Brother Bragg made his home in Thailand. DAVID CASTRO Pensioner David Castro, 68, passed away May 12. He became a member of the union in 1989, initially sailing aboard the USNS Algol. Brother Castro sailed in the engine department. He last shipped aboard the USNS Fisher before becoming a pensioner in 2018. Brother Castro lived in Borrego Springs, California. EDWARD HABER Pensioner Edward Haber, 70, died April 30. He embarked on his career with the SIU in 1967, when he shipped on the Malden Victory. Brother Haber worked in the steward department and last sailed on the Elizabeth. He retired in 2002 and made his home in Palm Bay, Florida. 14 Seafarers LOG NATHANIEL HARRIS Brother Nathaniel Harris, 65, passed away March 30. He joined the SIU in 1973, initially sailing on the Overseas Progress. Brother Harris was an engine department member. He last shipped on the Thomas Lynch and settled in Mobile, Alabama. TED KOPECKY Pensioner Ted Kopecky, 75, died May 26. He joined the union in 2001 and first shipped aboard the Maersk Vermont. Brother Kopecky was a member of the deck department. He concluded his career on the Maersk Ohio and retired in 2011. Brother Kopecky lived in Poland. FRANCIS MCCALL Brother Francis McCall, 93, passed away May 6. He started sailing with the union in 1953 when he shipped aboard the Hastings. Brother McCall was a deck department member. He last worked on the Elizabeth in 1971 and was a San Francisco resident. BRYANT MCGIFFEN Brother Bryant McGiffen, 28, died December 27. He signed on with the Seafarers in 2016 when he sailed aboard the Liberty Grace. A member of the engine department, Brother McGiffen last shipped on the Pride of America. He resided in Saint James City, Florida. TIMOTHY MCHALE Pensioner Timothy McHale, 67, passed away May 18. He began his career with the SIU in 2001, initially sailing aboard the USNS Dahl. Brother McHale was a deck department member, and last sailed aboard the USNS Montford Point. He became a pensioner in 2017 and made his home in Troy, North Carolina. VLADIMIR NITRIANSKY Pensioner Vladimir Nitriansky, 74, died May 11. He joined the SIU in 2000, first sailing on the American Merlin. Brother Nitriansky shipped in the deck department. He concluded his career aboard the Patriot and retired in 2017. Brother Nitriansky called Theodore, Alabama, home. ANTHONY NOVAK Pensioner Anthony Novak, 96, passed away May 24. He joined the union in 1947 and first sailed on the Spartanburg Victory. Brother Novak was an engine department member and last shipped on the Overseas New York. He began collecting his pension in 1985 and settled in Minneapolis. TONY RABAGO Pensioner Tony Rabago, 86, died May 17. He donned the SIU colors in 1952, initially sailing aboard the Neva West. Brother Rabago was a steward department member and last sailed on the Overseas Alice. He retired in 1993 and made his home in Santa Fe, Texas. KENNETH ROETZER Pensioner Kenneth Roetzer, 74, passed away May 1. He began his career with the SIU in 1989, when he worked for Red Circle Transport. Brother Roetzer was a steward department member, and last sailed aboard the Marilyn. He became a pensioner in 2013 and made his home in Castlewood, Virginia. WAYMAN SELLERS Pensioner Wayman Sellers, 81, died May 5. He became a member of the union in 1989, initially sailing aboard the Silas Bent. Brother Sellers sailed in the deck department. He last shipped aboard the Keystone State before becoming a pensioner in 2004. Brother Sellers lived in Phoenix. WILLIAM WARE Brother William Ware, 85, passed away April 9. He joined the SIU in 1952. Brother Ware was a steward department member and sailed with States Steamship for the duration of his career. He called Waynesville, North Carolina, home. ROBERT WILSON Pensioner Robert Wilson, 75, died April 26. He joined the union in 1979 and first shipped aboard the Long Beach. Brother Wilson was a member of the deck department. He concluded his career on the Cape Horn and retired in 2016. Brother Wilson lived in Mount Shasta, California. GREAT LAKES MOHSIN HARHARA Pensioner Mohsin Harhara, 77, passed away April 27. He signed on with the Seafarers in 1976, initially sailing on the Hudson. Brother Harhara was an engine department member and concluded his career on the American Mariner. He went on pension in 2000 and settled in Allen Park, Michigan. INLAND RODNEY MCCASLIN Pensioner Rodney McCaslin, 61, died May 25. He started sailing with the SIU in 1986, first working for Moran Towing of Texas. Brother McCaslin shipped in the engine department. He concluded his career on the Integrity, and went on pension in 2016. Brother McCaslin resided in Winslow, Maine. HENRY METALLO Pensioner Henry Metallo, 73, has passed away. He signed on with the SIU in 1970. A deck department member, Brother Metallo sailed first and last with OSG Ship Management. He became a pensioner in 2006 and was a Baltimore resident. LOUIS SMITH Pensioner Louis Smith, 62, died April 10. He was a deck department member and began sailing with the union in 1997. Brother Smith worked with McAllister Towing of Virginia for the duration of his career. He retired in 2020 and resided in Hudgins, Virginia. RICHARD WARD Pensioner Richard Ward, 74, passed away December 11. He embarked on his career with the SIU in 1981 when he worked for CG Willis. Brother Ward was a deck department member. He continued his employment with the same company until his retirement in 2007. Brother Ward lived in Jacksonville, Florida. with the SIU in 2000, first working with Riverboat Services. Brother Weaver shipped in the deck department. He concluded his career on the Legacy, and went on pension in 2019. Brother Weaver settled in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. JACK WYATT Pensioner Jack Wyatt, 74, passed away May 29. He signed on with the SIU in 1982. A deck department member, Brother Wyatt sailed with Crowley Towing and Transportation for his entire career. He became a pensioner in 2006 and was a resident of Lakeside, Arizona. NMU CARLOS CABEZAS Pensioner Carlos Cabezas, 79, died May 27. He was an NMU member before the 2001 NMU/ SIU merger. Brother Cabezas was a deck department member. He last sailed aboard the Cape Orlando and became a pensioner in 2006. Brother Cabezas was a San Francisco resident. CLARENCE MCCALL Pensioner Clarence McCall, 90, passed away May 21. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he began sailing with the NMU in 1957. Brother McCall shipped in the deck department. He began collecting his pension in 1995 and settled in Port Arthur, Texas. In addition to the foregoing individuals, the following union members have also passed away. Insufficient information was available to develop summaries of their respective careers. Name Age Araujo, Theophilus 78 Barnes, Linford 89 Colon, Luis 93 Crossen, Robert 88 Fernandez, Mario 89 Floyd, Anthony 79 Gantt, Rudy 86 Guevara, Paul 91 Jernigan, James 87 Kenny, Thomas 95 Liberatore, Frank 92 Moore, Aubrey 94 Moras, Constantino 97 Musa, Sharif 65 Olson, Hank 89 Perry, Archibald 91 Terry, Albert 84 DOD 05/17/2020 11/09/2019 04/19/2020 05/25/2020 05/04/2020 12/13/2019 05/09/2020 04/04/2020 05/04/2020 05/15/2020 03/26/2019 03/30/2020 05/01/2020 01/25/2020 03/28/2020 01/17/2020 04/12/2020 RICHARD WEAVER Pensioner Richard Weaver, 70, died May 11. He started sailing July 2020 �ITF Secures Back Pay, Repatriation For Mariners Stranded by Company After five months of being detained and abandoned, the crew of the Liberian-flagged M/V Evolution has finally been paid their due wages, and those who wished to be repatriated were sent home, thanks to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The 505-foot, runaway-flag cargo vessel was first detained by the U.S. Marshals Service on Jan. 31, after it arrived off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. The vessel was abandoned by an overseas maritime firm called Smooth Navigation, which stranded the 21 mariners on board, waiting to receive the $355,000 in back pay they were owed. The crew, 19 from the Philippines, one Jordanian officer and one Lebanese officer, continued to perform their duties on the ship while being detained. Without the proper immigration documents, they were unable to leave the vessel and enter the United States. The vessels’ insurers demanded that the Evolution be put on the auction block to pay for a shipment of iron that was damaged by saltwater as the vessel sailed to Indonesia from Iran. They sought to recoup $1.45 million from the sale of the vessel. The Evolution is the first major vessel abandonment in the United Aboard Maersk Idaho States since crew abandonment insurance was created in 2018, according to ITF Inspector Corey Connor. “It does happen. It’s not uncommon, especially around the world, but it’s very uncommon in the United States,” said Connor. He added that the vessel was finally sold at auction in May for two main reasons: “One, the vessel is abandoned, so there’s currently nobody taking responsibility for it. So, the vessel needs to be sold to a new company. The second part of that is getting the crew paid. The crew hadn’t been paid in four months, so we were able to get everyone to agree to pay the crew with the money earned from the sale of the vessel.” The crew was partially repatriated on June 13, and the 19 Filipino crewmembers were allowed to return home. The officers chose to stay on board until the new owners take control of the vessel, and Connor was informed in a message from the crew that this was the “good ending” they had hoped for. The full amount of the wages owed to the mariners was on the way as of press time. The SIU is an ITF affiliate; SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel serves as chair of the ITF Seafarers’ Section. Grateful crew members are pictured with ITF Inspector Corey Connor (wearing face covering). This pre-pandemic photo was taken much earlier in the year. That’s Paul Hall Center instructor John Thomas near the bottom left, hands on hips and wearing a dark hardhat. He visited the ship in order to help update the school’s fire fighting curriculums. (Nothing bad happened on the Idaho. Thomas was just taking general notes.) Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt July 2020 requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Seafarers LOG 15 �Paul Hall Center Classes Apprentice Water Survival Class #860 – Graduated February 21 (above, in alphabetical order): David Argo, Tina Brown, Isaiah Cabral, Gregory Castor, Jonte Crenshaw, Dylan Jones, Raheem Joseph, Gabriel Kalima, Jocecil Lugo-Rivera, Jose Pena, Julianne Perez-Borroto, William Place, Ricardo Ramos-Rodriguez, Tyson Richardson, Gabriel Rivera, Julian Rubbo, Makanaonalani Sing, Tyseen Tolbert, Eddie Verrett Jr. and Jeffery Wixted. RFPNW – Graduated April 17 (above): Willie Smith Jr. Radar Observer – Graduated March 13 (above, in alphabetical order): Diego Fernando Barbosa, David Brusco, Carlo Mateo Gentile, Jason James and Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Eissa. Class instructor Brian Moore is at the far left. UA to AS-D – Graduated March 13 (above, in alphabetical order): Sharde Baker, Robert Coleman III, Norman Routier Comeaux Jr., Michael Curtin, Kendall Davis, Christopher Eke, Carey Floyd, Antonio Manuel Gonzalez-Esteves, Michael Hickey, Nicholas Holt, Jackson McDaniel, Anthoine Nichols, Velislav Nikolov, Lane Plummer, Tyler Thompson and Mervin Zamora. 16 Seafarers LOG July 2020 �Paul Hall Center Classes RFPNW (Phase III) – Graduated April 17 (photo at left, in alphabetical order): Bryan Aleman Medina, Daniel Bost, Jessina Fernandez, Marck Mathias Hilgendorf-Sanchez, Ricardo Jose Valenzuela-Venegas and James Zaro. Upon the completion of their training, each plans to work in the deck departments of SIU-contracted vessels. Government Vessels – Graduated March 20: Charles Crawford (above left) and Manuel Lata Jr. Also graduating, but not pictured was Latosha Love. BAPO (Phase III) – Graduated April 17 (above, in alphabetical order): Nathan Johnson Jr., Gregory Nash, Jorge Gerardo Valencia Bon and Ronald Von Kaenel. Each plans to work in the engine departments of union-crewed vessels upon the completion of their training. Junior Engineer – Graduated March 6 (above, in alphabetical order): Joel Boyd, Caleb Donovan, Paul Hudgins, Jacob Laroche, Tyriq Mills, Re’sean Peters, Dontrell Riddick, Andy Salado, Maksim Shpylyevyy, Daniel Lowie Rivera Surell and Kevin Willis. Class instructor Christopher Morgan is at the far left. July 2020 Seafarers LOG 17 �Paul Hall Center Classes Junior Engineer – Graduated March 20 (photo at right, in alphabetical order): Eduardo Arroyo, Justin Bodnar, Charles Collins III, Tom Dary, Francois Doucet III, Mark Feldhaus, Cody Fox, Thedford Jones Jr., Joshua Kraynak, Daniel Jaim Leon-Bruges, Ethan Love and Gabriel Santa Ramos. Class instructor Roy Graham is at the far right. Basic Training (Advanced Firefighting Revalidation) - Graduated March 13 (photo at left, in alphabetical order): Julian Avila, Annie Bivens, Juan Alberto Lima, Martin Malia, Joseph Mesyna, Raymond Crestus Oglesby and Thomas Paytosh. (Note: Not all are pictured.) FOWT – Graduated March 20 (above, in alphabetical order): Reny Arzu, Marco Antonio Baez Millan, James Bithos Jr., Anthony Brown, Michael Day Jr., Mark Dennison, Keilah Keturah Israel Freeman, Lorenz Ronal Grice, Carlos Marcos Gutierrez, Deandre Henry, Kalanihooulumoku Holt, Roman Hutson, Cale Irons, Tony King Jr., Alika Matthew Kawika Kukahiko, Jack Lanier, Billy Sawyer III, Delson Smith, Anias Stanford, Neil Laconsay Tupas and Daniel Villarruel 18 Seafarers LOG July 2020 �Paul Hall Center Classes Basic Firefighting – Graduating from this class February 21 and February 28, respectively, were upgraders Jeremy Blake (above) and Willie Smith Jr. (below). Basic Training (Basic Firefighting) – Graduated March 6 (above, in alphabetical order): Gamaladin Hamood Al-Gazzaly, Garrett Allen, Velma Clarke, Rasim Jasiqi, Joseph Jones, Manuel Lata Jr., Matthew Troyer, Robert Varney, Dominic Washington and Ismail Salim Yahya. Galley Ops (Phase III) – Graduated April 17: Sophia Lewis (above). Upon the completion of her training, she plans to work in the steward department aboard unioncontracted vessels. Certified Chief Cook (Module 5) – Graduated March 6 (above, in alphabetical order): Carlos Colon De Jesus, Alexander Emrick, Supattara Inthapanti, Jose Luis Medina, Lekesha Stevenson and Philip Anthony Villaflor Zulueta. Advanced Galley Ops – Graduated March 13 (above, in alphabetical order): Stclair Browne Jr., Shawn Cox, Charles Crawford, Latosha Love, Adele Mba Messina and Marquisha Simmons. (Note: Not all are pictured.) July 2020 Certified Chief Cook (Module 1) – Graduated March 20: Sharon McNeal (above). Seafarers LOG 19 �VOLUME 82, NO. 7 JULY 2020 Text “Join” to 97779 To Sign Up for SIU Text Alerts O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O SIU Delivered During World War II Editor’s note: This is the third installment from a 1951 booklet titled “The Seafarers in World War II.” Penned by the late SIU historian John Bunker, the publication recapped SIU members’ service in the war. More than 1,200 SIU members lost their lives to wartime service in the U.S. Merchant Marine. The first two installments were published in the May and June LOGs, respectively, and are available on the SIU website. This one picks up aboard the SIU-crewed Clare, which had been hit by a torpedo. Crew members had also just seen another SIU-crewed vessel, the Elizabeth, get hit by a torpedo. That was a sobering thought and they pulled for the shore. It took about 15 minutes for the Clare to sink and they watched her settle, silhouetted against the tropic sky. No men were lost on the Clare. Not so fortunate were other SIU ships that are now rustling many fathoms under the surface in the lightless deeps of the Caribbean and the Gulf. Of the hundreds of men lost on SIU ships in World War II a large percentage made supreme sacrifice in these waters that looked so calm and peaceful, yet comprised one of the most hazardous sectors of the war. It was oil and bauxite, the two prime essentials of modern war, that lured the U-boats to the Caribbean in the first place. The tankers and the bauxite ships were their number-one targets, but they also sank anything else that came along. In the first six months of 1942, the subs shelled or torpedoed anything that steamed their way, without fear or favor. One of several bauxite-laden ships to get sliced with a tin fish in these waters was the little SS Suwied under command of the Captain Bernard David. She was off the south coast of Cuba bound for Mobile with aluminum ore when, on June 7, a torpedo exploded in her starboard side and she went to the bottom in just 1-½ minutes! Not many ships beat her record for sinking. Water and debris shot up the funnel as the boilers exploded and First Mate John Hume, one of the last to leave the plummeting ore carrier, walked off the deck in water over his shoulders after releasing the forward life rafts. The sub that torpedoed them surfaced nearby and watched the troubles the men had with their leaky lifeboats, but the Germans did not interfere in any way and the 27 survivors were picked up the next day by a Navy patrol vessel. It is pertinent to note in this regard that there were only one or two instances in all the sinkings in the Caribbean where submarine crews mistreated torpedoed men from American ships. In many cases they even gave the survivors water, bread and cigarettes, offered medical aid when needed, and gave the officers a course to the nearest land. A close competitor to the Suwied for the title of “the fastest sinking ship” was the Alcoa Pilgrim, which was torpedoed without warning early in the morning of May 28 while en route from Port of Spain, Trinidad, to Mobile with 9,500 tons of heavy bauxite aboard. She sank by the stern in a little over 90 seconds, with heavy loss of life. No Time For SOS This blacked-out, SIU-crewed freighter had three lookouts on watch, and was zig-zagging when the unseen U-boat sent Enrollees from across the country arrive at the United States Maritime Service training station at Sheepshead Bay, New York, in the early 1940s. a torpedo into her engine room on the starboard side just below the water line. Needless to say, there was no time to send out an SOS and no time to fire any guns even if the ship had been armed. The Alcoa Pilgrim plunged so quickly no boats could be launched, but nine survivors got aboard two life rafts which drifted clear and were picked up a week later by the SS Thomas Nelson. As was usual in sinkings of unarmed ships steaming alone, the sub surfaced, came up to the survivors, and questioned them about the ship and cargo. The Uboat was a big one, and bore the insignia of a ram’s head on her conning tower. After questioning the Pilgrim’s men, she steamed calmly away on the surface looking for more victims. Truly it can be said that the Caribbean in 1942 was a “U-Boat Lake.” 60 Seconds To Sink Although U-boats liked best to bag a bauxite ship or a tanker, because these cargoes were so vital to the war effort, they weren’t at all choosey about their targets – and molasses tankers got sunk as well as more “vital” prey during the war in the Caribbean and the Gulf in 1942. The SS Catahoula of the Cuba Distilling Company, a favorite among SIU men who liked the senorita run, was hit on April 5, to be followed by its sister ship the SS Carrabulle on May 26. There was a full load of molasses in the tanks of the Catahoula, as she stood north from San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, toward Wilmington, Del., in the late afternoon of a warm clear day over a lazy, beautiful sea. Two men were on lookout, but they couldn’t see the sub waiting for them against the glare of the setting sun. The first torpedo hit on the port side in a terrific blast that blew up the deck plates, loosened the engine room bulkheads and carried away the catwalk. Pitched Battle Being one of the first ships equipped in some fashion to fight back against the sub, the general alarm was sounded; and a complement of Navy gunners manned their machine guns so well that the inquisitive sub had its periscope shot away – or so it seemed from the deck of the tanker. Not a bit daunted by the prospect of fighting a raider with .30 caliber pellets, the gun crew fired away till they consumed 200 rounds. But four minutes later after the first torpedo, the sub let them have another, which found its mark forward of the bridge to starboard – showing that the wary U-boat had made a quick circuit around the ship for its second try. After this hit, the Catahoula lost no time going down, and was under water fore and aft in little more than 60 seconds. Two of the crew had been killed in the first blast, and five more were crushed when the stack fell athwart the starboard lifeboat. One lifeboat and one raft on the port side got away safely and, thanks to Sparks having stuck by his post to get off four calls for help, 38 survivors were rescued the next day by the USS Sturtevant. Heroism of the Radio Operator and the tragic death of the Skipper and 23 men marked the sinking of the Carrabulle, which tried bravely to escape from a Uboat on the night of May 26, while en route from Good Hope, La., to San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a cargo of emulsified liquid asphalt. The first they knew of a U-boat’s presence was the moan of a siren and a crack of a shot across the bow. Close Range In a moment or two, they saw the raider little more than a ship’s length off the beam, where it opened fire on them with a light gun, throwing shell after shell into the defenseless tanker while the general alarm summoned all hands to the boats and the order was given to abandon ship. They lowered away as the nearby Uboat moved around to the port side and opened fire again, the shells hitting in rapid succession against deck house and bridge. As the first boat pulled away from the ship’s side, the U-boat commander hailed them from the conning tower. “Are you all right?” he asked. They shouted “no” – that another boat was still preparing to cast off. They heard several men laughing on the raider’s deck, even while a second torpedo streaked past them and headed for the lifeboat that was just now shipping its oars beside the sinking Carrabulle. The men in the boat probably never saw the torpedo till it was all but on top of them, and then there was only time for a startled cry or two. The steel tube bulleted through the lifeboat, and hit the steel hull of the tanker in an explosion that stifled all cries or shouts for help, blowing boat and men into myriad torn pieces of human bodies and flying steel. It was one of the few known cases in which German submarines deliberately attacked lifeboat occupants from American ships. Six SOS Calls Before the Carrabulle sank, Sparks managed to get out six SOS calls, then ran out of the radio shack onto the flooded deck and jumped overboard just as she went under. Brave were the men who volunteered to Continued on Page 9 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 2020 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SECRETARY CHAO THANKS INDUSTRY CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES VOICE STRONG SUPPORT FOR MERCHANT MARINE HALLS REOPEN; SCHOOL RESUMES AUG. 1 MARAD DELIVERS ROUSING MARITIME DAY VIDEO INDUSTRY CELEBRATES JONES ACT CENTENNIAL RETIRED PAUL HALL CENTER INSTRUCTOR BERNABE PELINGON PASSES AWAY MAY 2 AT 68 OFFICIALS RELEASE PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR UPCOMING SIU ELECTIONS MTD CALLS FOR JUSTICE FOR ALL U.S. COAST GUARD ANNOUNCES AB AND LIFEBOATMAN SURVEYS SIU DELIVERS THE GOODS FOR KEY MILITARY EXERCISE SIU DELIVERED DURING WORLD WAR II Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol 82, No. 7 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e83f816932d7fceda5dd45a71d81a137.pdf 47b4f916c6f04d429567cfca485a0b55 PDF Text Text JULY 2021 VOLUME 83, NO. 7 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Houston Hall Hosts Vaccination Clinics Paul Hall Center Eases Some Restrictions for Vaccinated Students Progress continues in the effort to vaccinate individuals against COVID-19. In photo at right, Seafarers and family members gather at the Houston hiring hall for a late-May vaccination clinic conducted by a local health agency (the hall also hosted one a few weeks earlier). Meanwhile, the SIU-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland, has modified some protocols for fully vaccinated students. Page 3. Stewards Complete Recertification Class In another sign of steps towards normalcy, eight Seafarers in early June completed the steward recertification course at the union-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland. They comprised the first pandemic-era recertification class. Pictured in the school’s auditorium immediately following the June membership meeting (photo at left) are (from left) SIU Assist. VP Pat Vandegrift, SREC Edwin Bonefont, SREC Francisco Madsea, SREC Jatniel “Bam Bam” Aguilera, SIU Executive VP Augie Tellez, SREC Mario Firme Jr., SIU VP Government Services Kate Hunt, SIU VP Contracts George Tricker, SREC Dante Cruz, SREC Albert Sison, SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey, SREC Marlon Battad, SREC Kenneth Greenidge and SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. Pages 12-13. Sunshine State Provides Key Assist During Rescue Mariners from the Sunshine State on April 12 helped save two boaters who had been stranded off the Florida coast. Some of the SIU crew and American Maritime Officers members are pictured aboard the Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning vessel. Page 3. Boatmen Approve More Contracts An exceptionally busy year on the contract front continued recently as several new agreements were ratified. Boatmen at Seabulk Towing are among the Seafarers who approved their respective collective bargaining agreement. In the photo above are SIU Patrolman J.B. Niday (left), SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick (right) and Seabulk SIU members Engineer Richard Johnson, Deck Delegate Christopher McCalip, Captain Delegate Joshua Rodrigues and Mate Delegate William Soileau. Page 4. National Maritime Day Pages 5, 6 SHBP Awards Scholarships Page 7 �President’s Report Jones Act Remains Vital The recent ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline brought the Jones Act back into the news, relatively briefly. The worst of the fuel supply problems in parts of the eastern and southern United States lasted for a week or so. Only a single Jones Act waiver was utilized, and it is very questionable whether it made any difference. While the specific circumstances always change, the general approach of Jones Act critics during a crisis often is to take advantage for the sake of profit – and sometimes with the concurrent aim of weakening American maritime. Look no further than the Colonial situation, when two waivers were granted – and one of them wasn’t used, presumably because when the foreign-flag operator found out they could make more money elsewhere, they took the cargo and left. That’s a good illustration of why it would be crazy for our nation to solely rely on foreign Michael Sacco ships, and why we simply must maintain the Jones Act. Our predecessors learned that lesson during World War I, when we didn’t have ships and we discovered we couldn’t depend on foreign-flag vessels. That’s basically how the Jones Act became law in the first place. It’s now the bedrock of U.S.flag shipping, American shipyards and U.S. crews. For more than a century, it has helped safeguard America’s national, economic and homeland security. Giving credit where it’s due, I applaud the Biden administration for keeping maritime labor, prominently including the SIU, in the loop as the Colonial situation unfolded. We didn’t necessarily agree with every decision, but we were part of the discussions and we were treated respectfully. That’s not a surprise but it’s a great sign for the future. Further, administration officials were very deliberate in evaluating the availability of American-flag ships, and they rejected many more waiver requests than they granted. I also should mention that an erroneous interpretation of an online news article stated that our union supported the waivers. That is not the case, and while the popular outlet that made the mistake quickly corrected it, other sites copied and repeated the uncorrected blunder. What we said at the time is the same thing we’ve always said. The SIU never has and never will stand in the way of a legitimate need for a waiver. Experience has taught us, however, that those who apply for such exceptions don’t always have our country’s best interests at heart. On that note, I look forward to the strong possibility of congressional hearings about this latest chapter – specifically focusing on whether foreign companies tried to gouge the United States. Protect Yourselves All right, I steered clear of this topic last month, but I’m circling back to encourage everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19, unless you’ve got a medical preclusion or religious objection. I realize that people have mostly made up their minds by now, but for anyone still thinking about it, I fully believe that the vaccines are the absolute best way to protect you, your families and your shipmates. From everything I’ve read and heard, the biggest consideration that makes some people hesitant is the relative speed with which the vaccines were developed. The key word, though, is “relative,” because while the scientific community indeed moved quickly to combat this pandemic, they already had lots of experience working on vaccines against other forms of coronavirus. Think back to the early coverage of COVID-19, when articles and broadcasts often used the term “novel coronavirus.” The “novel” means exactly what the word’s definition states: new. But human coronaviruses first were identified in the mid-1960s. So, doctors and scientists were not starting from scratch. As always, get the facts and go from there. I believe that an honest reading of those facts will lead you to the same conclusion I reached: Vaccines are safe and effective. O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Volume 83 Number 7 July 2021 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Assistant Communications Director & Managing Editor/ Production, Jim Guthrie; Assistant Editor, Nick Merrill; Photographer, Harry Gieske; Administrative Support, Jenny Stokes; Content Curator, Mark Clements. Copyright © 2021 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The Seafarers International Union engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. Reversed to White Reversed to White 2 Seafarers LOG Colonial Pipeline Episode Reinforces Importance of Jones Act to Security America’s freight cabotage law made headlines in early May, following a cyberattack that disrupted fuel movement in parts of the United States for about a week. A maritime expert posted an editorial explaining how the Colonial Pipeline saga reinforced the importance of the Jones Act to U.S. national, economic and homeland security. The 101-year-old law helps maintain approximately 653,000 U.S. jobs, including shipboard and shipyard positions. It contributes billions of dollars to the economy each year. Colonial Pipeline, a privately held business, provides nearly half of the East Coast’s fuel, including gasoline, diesel, home heating oil and more. The company fell victim to a ransomware attack May 7; it resumed service May 12. While not central to most of the incident’s coverage, the Jones Act received attention because of waiver requests ostensibly submitted to help alleviate the crisis. Ultimately, the White House granted only two such waivers – and only one of those was used. The SIU posted a statement that reads in part, “The SIU continues to fully support the Jones Act, as we’ve done without exception since our founding in 1938. At the same time, we have never objected to waiving the Jones Act if doing so is a truly necessary response to national emergencies. Any waiver must not come at the expense of American jobs. “One point that shouldn’t be overlooked as the Jones Act appears in current headlines is that this law has successfully supported America’s national, economic and homeland security for more than a century. It’s an indispensable foundation that helps maintain a pool of well-trained, reliable, U.S.-citizen mariners, as well as a viable shipbuilding capability along with the vessels themselves. “Finally, the SIU supports a close examination by Congress regarding whether there has been any gaming of the system for crisis arbitrage that enriches foreign-flag interests.” Others also weighed in, including Navy League of the United States CEO Mike Stevens. He wrote, “The disruption of the Colonial Pipeline was a devastating reminder of America’s vulnerabilities in an age of rapidly evolving threats. But while this should have been a moment for unification around national security priorities, some saw this crisis as an opportunity to propagate misguided and inaccu- rate attacks on the Jones Act. “The Jones Act serves as the bedrock of American maritime law, ensuring that goods transported between U.S. ports are carried via U.S.-flag ships,” Stevens continued. “The national security implications of this law are impossible to overstate. Ever wonder why you don’t see near peer competitor foreign-flagged ships sailing up the Mississippi or Hudson rivers? It is thanks to the Jones Act.” Stevens further pointed out that the law “ensures a strong maritime fleet manned by the U.S. Merchant Marine is ready and willing to answer the call in times of emergency. When the world is at peace, it is often forgotten that the U.S.-flag fleet and U.S. Merchant Marine are essential to American war efforts as they are the ones that transport the equipment, fuel, food, troops and ammunition to active conflict zones around the world. During peacetime, it is easy to forget how vital these vessels are to our military readiness. Let’s not make that mistake again by weakening the Jones Act and depleting our flag fleet.” Additionally, he reminded readers that the U.S. is far from alone in maintaining regulations that help support a domestic fleet and crews. “Our competitors around the world see the value in such cabotage laws, which is why they have their own,” Stevens said. “According to a report published by Seafarers Rights International, 80% of the world’s coastlines of United Nations Maritime States are governed by national cabotage laws.” The coalition American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the SIU is affiliated, issued a statement that read in part, “Any waiver of U.S. law, including the Jones Act, should be done with precision and demand transparency and accountability of those who seek to benefit from such waiver. The Jones Act strengthens our industrial base and readiness, supports U.S. jobs and infrastructure, and protects homeland and national security. It should not be waived unless, and only to the extent that, a waiver would respond to an urgent national security need that cannot reasonably be met with American ships. The American Maritime Partnership does not object to the targeted approach of the Administration, but strenuously encourages all policymakers to hold accountable those who seek to benefit from any waiver to avoid undermining American jobs and consumers.” New Hampshire House of Representatives Gives Thumbs Down to Anti-Worker Bill Working families scored an important win June 3 when the New Hampshire House of Representatives first rejected and then voted to indefinitely postpone S.B. 61, a bill that aimed to make the Granite State the first so-called “right to work” state in the Northeast. The final vote on the bill itself was 199-175. All Democrats voted against the bill, and they were joined by 20 members of the Republican majority who did not support the position of their leadership. Immediately afterward, the chamber voted by 197178 for indefinite postponement, effectively tabling the legislation until at least 2023. AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka congratulated New Hampshire union members on the win. “While today’s victory is a testament to the strength and will of working people, the reality is we should not have to fear that big corporations and anti-worker politicians are going to pass this legislation in New Hampshire – or anywhere else,” Trumka said. “That’s why we need the PRO Act because it would eliminate right to work, putting it in the ash heap of history where it belongs.” According to the AFL-CIO, for more than six months, “labor leaders and union members across the state have been speaking out, rallying and contacting their representatives about the dangers of this bill, which would have deprived workers of our freedom to join together and form strong unions if we choose to. Dozens of New Hampshire union leaders and members gathered outside of the New Hampshire Sportsplex in Bedford, where the House was hosting its final session, to protest right to work (for less). New Hampshire AFL-CIO President Glenn Brackett (IBEW), New Hampshire AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Dave Pelletier (UA) and New Hampshire Building and Construction Trades Council President Mike Smith (Ironworkers) were all present at the rally.” “The New Hampshire AFL-CIO applauds the New Hampshire House of Representatives for voting to indefinitely postpone S.B. 61,” said Brackett. “For more than 40 years, New Hampshire’s labor movement has been sounding the alarm on ‘right-to-work’ laws. These bills are nothing more than out-of-state corporate interests looking to take advantage of our lawmakers, our businesses and our workers. They deprive workers of their freedom to join together and form strong unions if they choose to. And they have no business being a part of how we do things here in New Hampshire.” The fight garnered national attention from corporate interests and the Virginia-based National Right to Work Committee after Democrats lost control of the New Hampshire House and Senate last November. Gov. Chris Sununu had supported right-to-work (for less) in the past and indicated he would sign it if it reached his desk. A state senate version narrowly passed (13-11). Prior to the House vote, it was announced that around 200 people from New Hampshire had signed on in support of the bill on the NH General Court website while more than 1,700 had signed on in opposition to it. “The only purpose of this bill is to increase corporate power at the expense of working people,” IBEW Local 1837 Business Manager Tony Sapienza testified during the hearing. “Obviously, wages and benefits will erode faster or grow slower if corporations are empowered and collective bargaining rights are eroded.” In addition to workers and their unions, other opponents of the bill testifying included faith leaders, economists, small business owners and larger companies that rely on union apprenticeship programs for a reliable source of skilled workers. One of the last people to testify against the bill at the House hearing was Pat Moran, a troubleshooter for Eversource NH and a chief shop steward for IBEW Local 1837. “I feel strongly that Senate Bill 61, the so-called right-to-work bill does not belong in New Hampshire. I believe this is a means to break unions,” Moran said. “The name itself is a lie. Right to work doesn’t give anyone any rights or any work. It is meant to hurt unions financially in the hope that they will wither and die.” July 2021 �Progress Continues with COVID-19 Vaccines Many Countries Open to U.S. Travelers Who are Fully Vaccinated COVID-19 cases and deaths in the United States continue to plummet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, both have dropped to their lowest levels in nearly a year, and the number of people vaccinated continues to grow. As of May 27, 2021, almost 133 million people in the U.S. had been fully vaccinated and some 63 percent of all adults had received at least one vaccination. Nearly 28 million who contracted the disease have recovered. These encouraging trends come as many people are making plans to travel, gather with friends and family, and resume other activities they had avoided since the start of the pandemic. On the negative side of the ledger, active COVID-19 cases remain high at just over 34 million; nearly 611,000 Americans so far have perished from the disease. In an effort to protect themselves and their shipmates, Seafarers across the country continue lining up to get the vaccinations against the disease. As reported in the previous edition of the Seafarers LOG, the hiring hall in Houston in early May hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination drive. Working in concert with a local health care provider and a Harris County Commissioner from the second precinct, union officials helped get dozens of Seafarers vaccinated. A second free vaccination drive took place at the hall May 27 with some 60 people (active members and dependents) taking advantage of the offering and receiving the vaccine. At press time, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, until it can amend an order from earlier this year, it will “exercise its enforcement discretion to not require wearing a mask in outdoor areas of transportation conveyances or while outdoors at transportation hubs. The Coast Guard will no longer enforce mask requirements in outdoor areas of maritime transportation conveyances and hubs.” Meanwhile, officials at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland have revised and updated the school’s rules and procedures regarding COVID-19. These rules, as currently constituted, include allowing fully vaccinated individuals to leave the base. According to the updated guidance from the school, “Fully vaccinated persons are those who have received the second dose (Pfizer, Moderna) at least two weeks prior or the single dose Johnson & Johnson at least two weeks prior. Fully vaccinated persons must bring a copy (paper or digital) of their vaccination card to admissions to receive a badge. The badge will allow those who are fully vaccinated to leave campus and be allowed to return. All student badges will be checked by security prior to entering or leaving the campus.” The guidance continues, “When inside of any buildings and in common areas on campus, you must wear a protective face covering/mask which is secured behind both ears or head. You will not be required to wear face masks when in your hotel room/personal space or outside. Face coverings that are NOT acceptable include bandanas, T-shirts and any covering with inappropriate art, words and references. In the event you do not have a proper face covering/mask, they will be available for sale in the sea chest.” Campus-wide social distancing remains in place. For now, no spouses, other Sunshine State Crew Aids Stranded Boaters Timely assistance from the SIUcrewed Sunshine State off the Florida coast helped bring two stranded boaters to safety on April 12. Mariners aboard the Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning vessel located the boaters – and what was left of their disabled craft – and stayed with them until the Coast Guard arrived. The Sunshine State shielded the boaters from wind and waves. “They had been adrift for several days after their 42-foot Grand Banksstyle cabin cruiser had her super structure ripped from the main deck during the height a violent storm off the coast of Fort Pierce,” reported Sunshine State vessel master Capt. A.J. Weis. AB Robert Gross was on the wheel when the mate on watch “noticed this boat that looked kind of funny, because it had no top, almost like the bottom of a sailboat. He noticed there was a guy waving a red garment, so he called the captain. We circled around them and called the Coast Guard for them, because they had no means of electronic communication.” Gross said this was his first time assisting in any sort of rescue. “It was pretty neat and exciting,” he said. “We stayed around them until the Coast Guard got there. This kind of thing actually happens quite a lot around the Florida Keys and Miami, where boaters end up in distress.” Weis, a member of the Seafarersaffiliated American Maritime Officers, July 2021 noted that the Sunshine State was “in the ballast leg of a routine voyage from Charleston, South Carolina, to Corpus Christi, Texas” when Third Officer Joseph Mainella saw the boater signaling with a red jacket. “The officers and crew … took immediate action to assist the stranded vessel,” Weis wrote. “The master commenced emergency maneuvers, which included slowing the engines and performing multiple round turns to calm the wind waves and seas around the stranded vessel. In the meantime, the vessel’s bridge team commenced emergency communications with USCG Sector Miami, alerting them to the vessel’s position and the condition family members or guests are allowed on campus. Assigned meal times also remain in place. Elsewhere, Bloomberg’s daily newsletter Supply Lines has reported that ports around the U.S. are extending a lifeline to thousands of seafarers (mostly foreign workers) by rolling out vaccines for them. These workers have spent the pandemic isolated aboard ships, helping ensure goods kept moving across a battered global economy. From Boston to Houston and Los Angeles, and even in smaller trade gateways like Gulfport, Mississippi, local health officials and nonprofits are boarding container ships, tankers and other cargo carriers to administer COVID-19 shots or, when possible, shuttling crews to nearby pharmacies and clinics. The preferred vaccine for maritime workers: the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot because they’re often docked for just a day or two. In Los Angeles and nearby Long of the two souls on board. The Sunshine State stayed on location directing units of the USCG, local sheriff’s department from St. Lucie County, as well as coordinating search-and-rescue operations with U.S. Navy Airborne unit 898.” He continued, “Once the large Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo arrived on scene, the Sunshine State remained windward of the stricken vessel to provide a lee for small boat boarding operations. Once aboard, the USCG found two people, both in need of medical attention…. The Isaac Mayo took the two survivors aboard and expedited their return to port for further medical attention. The drifting hull of the yacht La Sabia was then taken under tow to the nearest Florida port. USCG Lt. Cmdr. Nick Zieser, commanding officer of the CGC Isaac Mayo, then released the Sunshine State with many thanks, stating: ‘Thank you for discovering and reporting this case - fair winds and a safe rest of your voyage.’ Beach, California, home of the nation’s largest port complex, a vaccination program that began in mid-May has reached about 500 visiting sailors on 11 container ships as of late June. Similar efforts are getting under way at nearly 50 U.S. seaports, according to the North American Maritime Ministry Association. Moreover, as of June 10, at least twodozen countries have opened to U.S. travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The travel website AFAR is maintaining a one-page list of such nations at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ttm3sxf8 That post includes at least two other links, both for U.S. State Department pages, that Seafarers may want to bookmark. This web address includes the latest travel guidance for U.S. citizens: https://tinyurl.com/n9zrs2y3 This one features country-specific information: https://tinyurl.com/9cp4meep “After returning to our original track line, the Sunshine State encountered the main cabin and pilot house of La Sabia floating upside down with a capsized aluminum rowboat lashed to the superstructure amongst other wreckage. The Sunshine State investigated the wreckage to ensure there were no other persons involved in the incident who were unaccounted for. The hazard to marine navigation was reported to USCG Sector Miami, which then transmitted a continuous marine navigation warning to all the vessels in the immediate area.” In addition to Gross, SIU members aboard the Sunshine State during the rescue included Bosun Tavell Love, ABs Husein Alrayyashi, Marco Brown, Hussein Howe and Julious Mizell, QEP Michael Williams, QE3 Rodriques Carson, Steward/Baker Kenneth McHellen, Chief Cook Lizzie Robinson, SA Anthony Grant and GVA Breon Boyd. The SIU-crewed Sunshine State (background) is pictured near the rescue site. Seafarers LOG 3 �CIVMARS to the Rescue Pictured from left at Penn Terminal are Seafarers Jeff Pope, George Vazquez, Vernell Cornell, Mike Fay and John Wozunk, SIU Port Agent Joe Baselice, Seafarers John Harvey, Scott Musick and Gregorio Batista, and SIU Safety Director Andre MacCray Additional Contracts Approved Continuing with an unofficial theme of 2021, SIU officials and delegates negotiated multiple contracts recently, all of which featured gains across the board. At press time, more contracts were in the final stages of possible ratification, and will be featured in upcoming editions of the Seafarers LOG. Seabulk Towing Delegates and officials recently finalized a new three-year agreement with Seabulk Towing, which was ratified with unanimous member approval. “The delegates did an outstanding job,” said SIU Assistant Vice President Michael Russo. “We were able to sit down with the company and hammer out a good contract that works for everyone else in the fleet.” The SIU’s negotiating committee included Russo, SIU Patrolman J.B. Niday, SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick, Engineer Delegate Richard Johnson, Deck Delegate Chris McCalip, Captain Delegate Joshua Rodrigues and Mate Delegate William Soileau. The agreement included pay increases in all three years plus hurricane pay. It maintains medical and pension benefits with no losses anywhere. OSG Inland An SIU committee also recently negotiated a new three-year agreement with OSG’s inland operation. The negotiating team included SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi, SIU Port Agent Joe Baselice and AB Tankerman Ed Putro. The contract features wage gaines, increases to holiday and overtime pay, and boosts to the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan. It also includes increases to lightering pay and pay for additional meals, while maintaining the current Core-Plus medical benefits and top pension plan contributions. Penn Terminal The SIU has also ratified a new contract with Crowley at Penn Terminal, a threeyear agreement that features annual wage increases. The new pact also adds a holiday and personal day, as well as an increase to the Seafarers Money Purchase Plan, all while maintaining the current Core-Plus level of benefits and pension contributions The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent, crewed by members of the SIU Government Services Division, rescued 15 people from a sinking commercial vessel off the coast of Somalia on June 8. Mariners from the distressed runaway-flag cargo ship Falcon Line (some are pictured above) boarded life rafts before their vessel sank in the Gulf of Aden. Crew members from the Patuxent provided the rescued mariners with food, water and medical screenings. (U.S. Navy photo) Medina Makes History with IMO Election U.S. Representative Chairs Maritime Safety Committee Mayte Medina 4 Seafarers LOG A longtime advocate of U.S. mariners recently made a splash on the international scene. Mayte Medina of the U.S. Coast Guard was unanimously elected as the committee chair during the first day the 103rd session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) on May 5. She is the first woman to chair what is considered the IMO’s highest technical body. According to the Coast Guard, “As the senior technical body within the IMO, the MSC is responsible for all issues related to the protection of life and property at sea. Under Ms. Medina’s leadership and guidance, a number of significant issues were considered and positively advanced during this session, including impacts of COVID-19 on shipping, autonomous ships, piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, and fuel oil safety.” Medina, a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, has worked for the Coast Guard since 1997. She is the agency’s chief of the Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing at Coast Guard headquarters in the nation’s capital. The agency described her as “an internationally recognized expert on mariner training and certification” who previously served as chair of the IMO’s Human Training and Watchkeeping Subcommittee. “In addition, she has been involved in the development of many other domestic and international maritime safety, security, and environmental protection standards. Well known and highly respected worldwide, her election is well-deserved and highly commended.” SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, who also serves as chair of the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s Seafarers’ Section, applauded the election. “Working with Mayte both domestically and internationally over the last 15 years has demonstrated that her dedication and sincere concern for the health and safety of all seafarers is genuine and steadfast,” Heindel stated. “While representing United States interests at the International Maritime Organization and International Labor Organization, she has always been keen to find solutions to the problems confronting mariners. I wish her well in her new role at the IMO, and knowing Mayte will be in the chair of the Maritime Safety Committee gives me confidence that seafarers will receive a fair shake with the issues confronting us today and in the future.” IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim, wrapping up the recent IMO meeting, stated, “In congratulating you all for your contributions to the success of this session, I would like to thank in particular your newly elected Chair, Ms. Mayte Medina of the United States. This has been a very demanding first session for you, Madam Chair, but you have managed very efficiently, diligently and confidently, to achieve consensus in all decisions. It is clear that the Committee took a wise decision in electing such an experienced and determined Chair. Under your able leadership, MSC 103 has concluded successfully.” July 2021 �Pete Buttigieg U.S. Secretary of Transportation Gen. Stephen Lyons Commanding Officer, U.S. Transportation Command Adm. Karl Schultz Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard DOT’s Virtual Maritime Day Observance Honors U.S. Mariners Past and Present Although the COVID-19 pandemic precluded an in-person gathering for the May 20 National Maritime Day Observance, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its Maritime Administration (MARAD) put together an upbeat video to mark the occasion. Apprentices from the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education appear in the 39-minute video (they sing “Heave Ho!” near the conclusion), which is linked on the SIU website and available on MARAD’s YouTube channel. Featured speakers include DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) commanding officer Gen. Stephen Lyons, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz, Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei, and Acting Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley. Numerous maritime students also were included, as was World War II mariner Billie Pennings. Buttigieg said the pandemic’s challenges “didn’t stop our merchant mariners and (other) maritime industry workers from helping to steer the entire country through the challenging waters that we’ve been in.” He also stated, “This administration is firmly committed to the Jones Act, which President Biden has called the cornerstone of our domestic industry.” Lyons noted, “Programs like the Maritime Security Program, the Jones Act and the new Tanker Security Program are important to ensure access to industry capabilities for defense needs.” These strong words of support came a week after foreignflag interests attempted to gain Jones Act waivers during the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, which affected the delivery of petroleum products across the South and Mid-Atlantic for a little longer than one week. The U.S.-flag maritime industry closely worked with the White House to make sure cargo would be delivered and the Jones Act would remain secure. In his first Maritime Day remarks as the head of the Transportation Department, Buttigieg, a Navy veteran, acknowledged the hardship incurred by those at sea during the pandemic. He said the way to thank them is “to make sure these jobs are safe and secure. It’s why the president’s plan so strongly supports measures to make sure that the goods and materials, infrastructure investments are made in America, shipped on U.S.-flag, U.S.-crewed vessels.” While also saluting the efforts of those who worked at sea, on the docks and elsewhere within the industry to keep the country moving during the coronavirus fight, he praised their efforts to keep the nation secure. “As the TRANSCOM commander, I recognize the important role the U.S.-flag maritime industry plays in our nation’s defense: a Naval auxiliary in peace and in war, contributing qualified mariners, military useful vessels and access to global trade networks,” Lyons stated. “This is why TRANSCOM and [the Defense Department] remain strong advocates for a healthy U.S.-flag maritime industry.” The Coast Guard’s Schultz pointed out that the agency recognizes “all of our credentialed U.S. merchant mariners who form the backbone of the marine transportation system. Throughout this pandemic, America’s highly professional merchant mariners kept products moving to ensure our stores were stocked with medical and critical supplies. Last year, the Coast Guard made sure these marine operators were categorized as ‘essential workers’ because annually they enable $5.4 trillion of economic activity that Americans depend on.” Opening the ceremony was Lessley, who said the ceremony’s theme of America’s Maritime Workforce – Connecting the Nation and the World “reminds us how vital waterborne commerce remains and how essential the men and the women who daily face the challenges of this industry are to keeping our economy strong and to supporting national defense. The success of our economy is inextricably linked to the success of our maritime industry.” Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei recalled how the “people working throughout the supply chain made sure that food, medicine, personal protective equipment, ventilators and eventually vaccines got to where they needed to be.” President Franklin Roosevelt authorized the initial National Maritime Day on May 22, 1933, to commemorate the first successful crossing of a steam-powered vessel – the U.S.-flag SS Savannah – across the Atlantic on that date in 1819. Daniel Maffei, Chairman Federal Maritime Commission (See President Joe Biden’s National Maritime Day 2021 Proclamation on next page) Lucinda Lessley Acting Administrator U.S. Maritime Administration Apprentices from the SIU-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland, close the DOT video by singing the old U.S. Maritime Service’s official song, “Heave Ho! My Lads, Heave Ho!” July 2021 Seafarers LOG 5 �Maritime Gets Strong Support in House Hearing Speakers Stress Need for New American-Flag Tonnage Members of Congress, the administration and the armed forces recently emphasized the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine and American-flag sealift capability. They spoke during a May 18 joint hearing of the U.S. House Armed Services Subcommittees on Seapower and Projection Forces and Readiness. The hearing in part focused on the need to recapitalize the U.S.-flag fleet. Speakers also underscored the importance of the U.S. mariners, the Jones Act, cargo preference laws, the U.S. Maritime Security Program, and the new U.S. Tanker Security Program. U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California), chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee, stated, “I remain concerned that we are not doing enough now to recapitalize our sealift fleet to meet capacity requirements. We need a national sealift fleet of smaller, affordable, more numerous ships and we have to start this effort now. Failure to do so will place the Marines, the Army, the Navy, and anybody else that wants to fight anywhere in the world in an unacceptable risk and force projection capability beginning in 2024. Actually, today.” Ranking member U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado) said, “Given the current state of our sealift capability it would appear that we are in trouble. Almost all of our forward combat unit equipment moves by sea. But our ships are old and some near obsolete. The Army has stated that planned fleet reductions could result in, quote, ‘Unacceptable risk in force projection capability beginning in 2024,’ unquote. I know that TRANSCOM can influence but not direct service budget decisions. But I look forward to hearing concrete solutions and long-term plans, not simply relying on service-life extensions to rebuild the fleet.” U.S. Gen. Stephen Lyons, commanding officer of the U.S. Transportation Command, said that he and Garamendi and Lamborn “are in complete agreement on the essence of having a strong U.S.flag mariner fleet, both organic and commercial, and then the mariners that sail both of them are a critical component of our national defense and our national security. The work this committee has done on the Tanker Security Program is great work. We fully support that. We fully support the Jones Act and the Maritime Security Program.” Later in the hearing, Lyons added that President Joe Biden Issues Maritime Day 2021 Proclamation May 21, 2021 Since the first days of our Republic, America has been a proud maritime Nation. To this day, the United States Merchant Marine is a pillar of our country’s prosperity, playing a vital role in the maintenance of our economic and national security. Through every period of peace and war, our merchant mariners have been dedicated to protecting our freedom and promoting commerce. On National Maritime Day, we honor the steadfast commitment and sacrifices of the men and women who serve in the United States Merchant Marine, and recognize their essential role in safeguarding and strengthening our Nation. Called the “fourth arm of defense” by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II, the Merchant Marine established itself as a cornerstone of sealift support for our Armed Forces, sailing through theaters of war to deliver troops and supplies while keeping vital ocean supply lines operating. The perseverance and dedication of the Merchant Marine contributed to the Allied victory even as they suffered one of the highest casualty rates of any of our military services. Our merchant mariners also play a critical role in times of peace. They ensure our economic security by keeping our coastal and inland waterways open to trade, while United States-flagged ships operated by American merchant mariners transport goods across our country and all over the world. United States maritime freight operations helped support $5.4 trillion of economic activity among the many non-maritime industries that depend on the Merchant Marine for access to world markets. This movement of goods domestically and internationally continues to ensure America’s economic competitiveness throughout the world – growing jobs and supporting businesses of all sizes here at home. Our merchant mariners are also critical to extending United States support and assistance to foreign nations and local communities hit hard by natural disasters and devastating crises. Even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, these brave men and women have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to fulfill their mission while keeping our Nation’s supply chains running. The operation of the United States-flagged fleet is essential in contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and landside congestion, helping provide current and future generations with a more sustainable means of freight transportation. The industry is also working to develop and implement new technologies to continue reducing emissions – an effort my Administration is supporting through new international partnerships. The maritime industry has long provided opportunity for Americans of all backgrounds – and the Merchant Marine continues to advance a more equitable industry in which barriers to entry and advancement are eliminated. On this National Maritime Day, we honor the brave merchant mariners who provide critical support to our troops stationed in warzones, and who are essential to our Nation’s economic success. Recognizing the contributions of our merchant mariners, my Administration strongly supports protecting the Jones Act – the cornerstone of our domestic maritime industry. We must protect those who protect our country. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day” to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship in 1819 by the S.S. Savannah. By this resolution, the Congress has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2021, as National Maritime Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day and to celebrate with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth. the new tanker program “is critical in my view when I look at the liquid energy value chain and what that represents – the way it operates today and the way we will need to warfit to operate under all domain persistent attack. It’s clear that we need to have a U.S.-flag capability to meet our national defense and national security needs. Today, that’s not the case (with tankers). We have a large dependency not just on commercial tankering but foreign-flag commercial tankering. I think this program will be an important step to move us to a U.S.-flag dependency which I think is critical to the national defense.” Additionally, he said that any waiver of the Jones Act “should be a rare exception.” Acting U.S. Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley weighed in on recent requests for Jones Act waivers. She stated, “I personally and I think a lot of my colleagues continue to believe that waivers such as these should be thoroughly vetted, rare, short, and only granted in exceptional emergency circumstances…. The administration has made clear its support for the Jones Act.” She also commended the pandemicera work of American mariners. Lessley said, “The members of the U.S. Merchant Marine have gone above and beyond to ensure the continued operation of our maritime transportation system during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Moreover, Lessley reiterated the administration’s backing of the Tanker Security Program and cargo preference laws. “The newly authorized Tanker Security Program has the potential to address the need for more U.S.-flag product tankers in support of both national economic needs and DOD contingency requirements,” she said. “Cargo preference requirements keep vessels operating under the U.S. flag and create U.S. mariner jobs. MARAD is committed to ensuring compliance with cargo preference requirements and we continue outreach to federal agencies and industry to assist them in understanding and meeting these requirements.” She added, “Access to a pool of qualified mariners from a robust commercial maritime fleet is essential to maintain sealift readiness. And due to the small number of ships in the U.S.-flag oceangoing fleet, MARAD is concerned about our ability to quickly assemble an adequate number of qualified mariners should an extended mobilization occur.” Notice COVID-19: Spotlight on the Mental Health of Mariners Editor’s note: The U.S. Coast Guard issued the following Marine Safety Information Bulletin on May 19. It is posted on the SIU website (look in the News section or search for “Spotlight on the Mental Health of Mariners”), including the links referenced in the notice. Those URLs are unwieldy in print, so they’re replaced with the word HERE in this version of the notice. Also, the original notice includes information about an online survey that ended May 31, so that segment is omitted here. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant impacts on the U.S. Marine Transportation System, the Global shipping industry and on mariners themselves. The risk of severe illness and death from COVID- 19 infection and the prolonged nature of the pandemic have compounded existing stressors and created new stressors on maritime personnel, including feelings of isolation, and physical and mental fatigue caused by pandemic-related restrictions on crew changes, shore leave, and repatriation of seafarers. These issues have led to humanitarian concerns as well as concerns for the physical and mental health of mariners. Mariner mental health concerns are of significant importance to the USCG as they may adversely affect vessel operations and life at sea. Mariner mental health concerns, including those stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicide. While some of these concerns arise in individuals with diagnosed mental illness, many occur in people who do not have a known mental health condition. The USCG is committed to working closely with industry partners and the National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee to identify successful strategies to promote mariner mental health. However, the USCG and its partners recognize that strategies will only be successful if mariners feel safe accessing and utilizing available mental health resources. To that end, the USCG seeks to assure mariners that seeking mental health care will not jeopardize a mariner’s medical certification. In fact, the National Maritime Center (NMC) routinely approves medical certification for individuals who have stable, well controlled mental health conditions. On the infrequent occasions that the NMC has denied medical certification to a mariner with mental health concerns, it was for mental health conditions that were not sufficiently controlled so as to pose a risk to public and maritime safety. If you are a mariner who is in need of mental health care, please: do so without fear of reprisal or punishment from the USCG; and remember that it is generally better to seek help and treatment rather than putting yourself and fellow crew members at risk because of an untreated condition. Information on the medical review process for mariners with diagnosed mental health conditions is available in the Merchant Mariner Medical Manual, COMDTINST M16721.48, which can be found HERE. Information on mariner health and wellness topics, including mental health, can be found in the Proceedings Magazine Fall 2020 Edition on Mariner Health & Wellness online HERE. R. V. Timme, RDML, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy sends. JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. 6 Seafarers LOG July 2021 �SHBP Awards $112,000 in Scholarships Seafarers, Dependents Receive Aid for Ongoing Education Two Seafarers and five SIU dependents recently received good news in the form of scholarship awards from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP). The SHBP Scholarship Committee (consisting of active and retired educators from various colleges and universities from across the country) in late May selected the following individuals for Charlie Logan Scholarships: Chief Steward Ingrid Ortiz-Rosario, QMED Edward Williams, and dependents Brianna Alvarado, Michael Eaton Jr., Sarah Elazzouzi, Matthew McKenna and Nana Osei-Sarfo. Ortiz-Rosario and Williams each received two-year grants totaling $6,000 apiece, while the dependents each got four year, $20,000 awards. Brief profiles of the scholarship winners follow. Ingrid Ortiz-Rosario SIU Connection: Chief steward who joined the union in 2013. Notable: Already a college graduate, owned her own business for many years before getting the urge to go to sea…. Puerto Rico native who still lives in San Juan. Academic Items: Plans to major in accounting/finance and has applied to several schools. Quotable: “I have been fortunate to travel the world because of the SIU, supporting our government aboard U.S. military-contracted ships and, most importantly, I have supported the island where I grew up by working on Jones Act ships carrying much-needed supplies to Puerto Rico.” Edward Williams SIU Connection: QMED Notable: Has sailed as pumpman and electrician. Lives in Lithonia, Georgia. Academic Items: Graduated from Joppatowne High School in Maryland, attended ITT Technical Institute. Applying to San Jacinto College, Mid Atlantic Maritime Quotable: “Prior to joining the SIU, I was employed by a manufacturing company for nearly five years. It became apparent that layoffs were imminent. When we were laid off, a coworker suggested that I apply for the apprentice program at Piney Point. I invested all my time and effort into the training that was offered…. I would like to continue my education and sail as a third engineer.” ahead of time at a community college. Quotable: “I’ve ultimately learned to be a better leader for myself and others. I’ve become passionate about inspiring others in the same way I’ve been inspired by music. My future as a music educator is bright for my future students, colleagues, and those who wish to be inspired. To teach is to touch a life forever.” Michael Eaton Jr. SIU Connection: Son of Tankerman Michael Eaton. Notable: Family is from Peru. Has worked as a math tutor. Played football, chess club, cooking club, political debate team, NHS. Academic Items: Already accepted at Central Florida. Plans to be a software engineer. Graduated from Merritt Island (Florida) Christian School with a 3.82 GPA. Quotable: “My most valuable experience is when I volunteered many hours at the Veteran Memorial Park and Saint Vincent de Paul. The times I spent there assisting others helped me understand how much I like to help people. I plan to develop software that can assist people.” Sarah Elazzouzi SIU Connection: Married to QMED Mohammed Elazzouzi. Notable: Works as a patient care technician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Academic Items: Applied to Touro College for nursing science. Has already earned a number of college credits elsewhere. Quotable: “I love helping people and I’m proud to be part of the first responders during the pandemic. My goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthesiologist. I plan to start my career as a registered nurse in the ICU, as it will allow me to learn about critical care and to work with the most advanced technology.” Matthew McKenna SIU Connection: Son of inland AB Timothy McKenna Notable: Cleveland resident who plans to be a lawyer. Active in community service. Academic Items: Graduated from St. Ignatius High with a 4.33 GPA. Has applied to Notre Dame, Loyola College, and College of the Holy Cross. Quotable: “The thing at St. Ignatius that really made all of my passions fit together was community service…. I want to use my talents to fight for judicial representation for those who took a wrong turn. I will always remember that man-made systems are not perfect.” Nana Osei-Sarfo SIU Connection: Stepdaughter of Bosun Michael Kanga. Notable: Born in Ghana and later became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. Academic Items: Graduated from James Hubert Blake High School in Maryland with a 4.0 GPA. Has applied to High Point University, Morgan State, and Robert Morris. Plans to major in actuarial science. Quotable: “In 2015, my mother married and joined my stepfather here in the United States, and I relocated two years later. I quickly adjusted and acclimatized myself to the more complicated education system in the U.S. while maintaining straight-A grades…. I am an active member of the Minority Scholars Program, the Leo Club (which undertakes volunteer opportunities to inspire positive change in our local community), and the Black Student Union. I am honored to be a mentor, serving on the Briggs Chaney Middle School committee as well.” Brianna Alvarado SIU Connection: Stepdaughter of inland member Fernando Pacheco, a mate with G&H Towing. Notable: Graduated from Deer Park High School in Texas with a 4.19 GPA. Work experience includes being a private-lesson instructor for violin students, and providing childcare at Parkgate Community Church. Academic Items: Already accepted at Stephen F. Austin State University, her first choice. Plans to major in music. Taking classes July 2021 For the second straight year, the SHBP Scholarship Committee met online, due to COVID-19 safety measures. The committee consisted of Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Dr. Henry Toutain, Dr. Michael Glaser, Dr. Marla Kohlman, Dr. Gayle Olson and Dr. Keith Schlender Seafarers LOG 7 �Late Mariner Inspires Donations to Seafarers Disaster Aid Fund Thomas Peter Tobin only sailed with the SIU for a few years, but the union made a big impression on him. That much was obvious following his unexpected death on April 28, at age 46. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Seafarers Disaster Aid Fund (SDRF). In response, Tobin’s friends and colleagues made 35 separate donations to the fund, totaling more than $11,000. All money collected by the SDRF is used to assist SIU members and retirees living in areas affected by hurricanes and other natural disasters. (The fund is prominently linked on the home page of the SIU website.) Tobin, who went by his middle name, trained at the SIU-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland, off and on beginning in late 1997 until early 2000, and he sailed with the union from 1998-2000, most recently as an AB. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by an undiagnosed cardiomyopathy while exercising in his house in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York. A native of Teaneck, New Jersey, who grew up in Pelham Manor, New York, Tobin packed many adventures into his life. He attended the University of Colorado before joining the SIU; his time with the union included the maiden voyage aboard At left, Tobin is pictured in the late 1990s in Piney Point. The photo of him at right is recent. the USNS Bob Hope in late 1998. According to his obituary, “Peter spent time in some of the world’s most vibrant cities, including San Francisco, New Orleans, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, and New York. On his travels, he cooked and sailed, taught English, acquired tattoos, and amassed adventures that he recorded in masterfully descriptive language on the pages of his many journals. Peter’s magnetic personality and fluid adaptability made it easy for him to move among strangers, quickly turning many into friends. His curiosity, sharp wit, and intellect propelled him through the world, in any direction that inspired him.” He lived in Argentina while teaching English, then returned to New York, where he was a founding member of both Mission Capital Advisors and (more recently) a founder and partner at Three Line Capital, an “active distressed debt principal investor.” Tobin married Dr. Nora Lansen in 2006; they would actively raise their three children together. He is survived by his parents, siblings, wife and children Ella, Penny and Ryder. With Seafarers at San Juan Hall AB Carlos Diaz (left) and his wife, Katyria Calderon, are pictured at the San Juan hall following Carlos’ recently completed tour of duty aboard Crowley’s Taino. One could say Carlos found a home with the SIU. Since he started sailing in December 2018, “our lives have taken a 180-degree turn for the better,” he said. “Our kids are now in the best schools, and we take quality time off. A vote of thanks to our headquarters personnel and all SIU officials for a job well done on behalf of the membership.” SIU Port Agent Amancio Crespo (center) happily welcomes his friends, who are SIU pensioners, Radmaes Cosme (left) and Jose Colls (right). Chief Steward Juan Guanil (right) shows his A-seniority book. “I came to the SIU with high hopes and have had eight years of awesome work experience and great pay,” he said. “A vote of thanks to our headquarters personnel and contracts department.” SIU Port Agent Amancio Crespo is at left. Pensioners Paulino Flores (left) and Jose Velez visit the hall in late May. Ricardo Valenzuela in April finished upgrading to AB. He’s displaying a certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor certifying his progress. 8 Seafarers LOG Chief Cook Kenneth Cabrera Roman (right) holds his performance evaluation (top marks all the way) following a voyage aboard the Pacific Tracker. He’s pictured with SIU Port Agent Amancio Crespo. The chief cook noted, “After working on a dead-end job at a local mall in San Juan, joining the SIU has been a life-changing experience and a huge career opportunity for me.” Recertified Bosun Victor Nunez Pictured from left are QMED Edwin Morales, Storekeeper Steven Lopez, Chief Steward Carmelo Calderon, SIU Port Agent Amancio Crespo and Chief Steward Jorge Roman. July 2021 �Union, Paul Hall Center Mourn J.C. Wiegman When J.C. Wiegman committed to something, he went all in. That proved true in his devotion to family, his career in the U.S. Navy, and his second career as a mainstay at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC), where Wiegman worked from 1989 until his retirement in early 2015. And, as anyone who knew him could attest, it definitely applied to his longtime loyalty to the NFL’s Washington Redskins (since renamed). Wiegman unexpectedly passed away May 5 at his home in Piney Point, Maryland, close to the PHC. He was 72. “J.C. was always doing his very best to make sure that our membership was equipped with the proper tools to meet the ever-changing needs of our industry,” said SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez. “Although their name has changed, I’m sure he’s wearing his Washington Redskins J.C. Wiegman speaks at the Paul Hall Center in 2014. jacket, arguing with the angels over their proud history. Our sympathies and condolences go out to his wife and family.” Paul Hall Center Assistant Vice President Bart Rogers worked with Wiegman throughout his career at the school, both when Wiegman was an instructor and during his tenure as director of training. “J.C. was a tireless advocate for our mariners,” Rogers said. “He was well-respected throughout the industry for his knowledge of maritime regulations, and he was at the forefront of U.S. implementation of STCW requirements. He was my friend and I will miss our Giants-Redskins battles.” Born John Clarence Wiegman, J.C. served in the Navy from 1966 until 1987, most recently as a gas turbine mechanical maintenance senior chief. He earned numerous awards and decorations, including the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medals, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, Good Conduct Awards and Navy Commendation Medals. Wiegman’s connection to Piney Point began long before the school opened there in 1967. He grew up in the small town (its population today is still fewer than 1,000), and his father worked at the facility when it was a torpedo testing center. If no mention of Wiegman away from work would be complete without including both the Redskins and his acumen as a Little League baseball coach (he coached each of his three kids), no recap of his time at the PHC would be proper without crediting his encyclopedic knowledge of the maritime industry’s myriad training requirements. When Wiegman retired, Don Nolan, then the PHC’s vice president, described him as “instrumental in all phases of training throughout the school, both vocational and academic. His communications with the Coast Guard, the Military Sealift Command and other agencies was vital for us, and he also did a great job with our veterans program. Rogers added that Wiegman “kept us way ahead of schedule with new requirements all of the time, long before you were required to be compliant. He kept us abreast of all the changes, going back to the training record book and most recently the (STCW) final rule.” When he retired, Wiegman noted, “I could write a book on the changes in training that began in the 1990s. In the early 90s, oil and pollution prevention were impacting the industry. A program for tanker safety operations was put in place. This course became the industry standard before the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 came out in regulation. It was also a key event in my career because my boss, the late Wiegman (right) visits a ship to gather information for use in classes at the SIU-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland. Bill Eglinton, tasked me with going to the Coast Guard and getting a grandfathering provision for (the) tanker assistantdangerous liquids class. Going to the National Maritime Center, I met and learned to work with them, opening lines of communication.” Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Carole; three sons; a sister; and nine grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Lee Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Spotlight on Mariner Health Alzheimer’s Disease Destroys Individual’s Mental Functions Editor’s note: This article was provided by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Medical Department. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is known to have two types of proteins that form in the brain (tangles and plaques). A progressive illness, Alzheimer’s destroys memory and other important mental functions. Brain cell connections and the cells themselves degenerate and die, eventually destroying memory and other important cerebral utilities. Presently, there is not one known cause for Alzheimer’s disease. In one percent of all cases, there are genes that can determine whether or not an individual will have the disease. They’re related to amyloid-beta production, which is likely to cause Alzheimer’s. Other cases may result from an individual’s lifestyle, diet, alcohol intake, stress level, etc. Healthy habits may help ward off Alzheimer’s or at least slow down its progression. These habits include: Regular Exercise - Exercise is number one in helping to prevent or slow the progression in people July 2021 who have symptoms. It is recommended that people try to exercise for 30 minutes per day, three to four times a week. Proper Diet - Eating a Mediterranean diet will also help to slow the progression in individuals who have this disease. This diet is rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, nuts, fish, poultry, eggs, limited dairy and moderate amounts of red wine and red meats. Proper Rest - There is growing evidence that proper rest also can help prevent Alzheimer’s and is linked to greater amyloid clearance from the brain. At least six to eight hours of sleep per night is recommended. Participate in New Activities - Learn new things to help stimulate the brain’s activity. Reading, playing games, going out and meeting new people all can be beneficial. Moderation - Limit alcohol intake. It is thought, however, that small amounts of wine may be helpful in the prevention and the slowing of Alzheimer’s disease. See Your Doctor Regularly - Keep appointments with your doctor and take medications as prescribed. Healthy Recipe Tacos Al Pastor (12 Servings) Achiote Paste Achiote paste is made with annatto seeds, cumin, pepper, coriander, oregano, cloves, and garlic. It can be used as a sauce, marinade, or rub in many delicious traditional Mexican dishes including Cochinita Pibil and Tacos Al Pastor. This condiment is not easily found in most grocery stores, but should be available in Latin grocery stores or online (preferred choice). Guajillo Chile Powder Guajillo peppers have a sweet flavor and mildmedium heat. They are the second most commonly used dried chili in Mexican cuisine after poblanos. 1 Guajillo Chile is equal to 1 teaspoon of Guajillo Chile powder. Like Achiote Paste, this condiment is also not easily found in most grocery stores, but should be available in Latin grocery stores or online (preferred choice). For the Pork: 3 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced small 1 1/2 cups red onion, diced small 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) 12 flour tortillas (6 inch) For Al Pastor Sauce 1 1/2 cups Pineapple juice 1 1/2 ounces Achiote paste 3 teaspoons Guajillo chile powder (ground guajillo chile pepper) 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dried oregano (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic clove (chopped) 1/4 teaspoon cloves (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground) Make Al Pastor Sauce In a blender or food processor, place all the sauce ingredients and blend until well combined and smooth. Set aside. Make Al Pastor Pork Marinate the pork with the sauce recipe overnight. Remove from marinate and discard leftover liquid. Sear the pork on a grill over high heat 2 minutes per side. Roast the seared pork in a 350-degree oven; uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Rest the meat for about 15 minutes, covered. Slice the pork thin at an angle. Place in serving pans and keep warm. Make the Sides Ready Warm the tortillas on a low heat grill for 30 seconds on each side. Place in serving pan and keep warm. Grill the chopped pineapple on a well-oiled griddle or sauté pan; for about 3-5 minutes until caramelized, but not mushy. Make the Tacos Al Pastor Place about 3oz. of meat on a warm tortilla. Add about 1 tablespoon of the caramelized pineapple.Add about 1 tablespoon of the chopped red onions. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of the chopped cilantro. Nutrition Information Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 400 Calories; 13g Fat (28.0% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 36mg Cholesterol; 682mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. (Recipe courtesy of the Paul Hall Center’s Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship) Seafarers LOG 9 �TALKING MARITIME WITH CONGRESSWOMAN – SIU Port Agent Ray Henderson (right) and SIU Patrolman James Bast (left) are pictured with U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-New York) following a U.S.-flag maritime roundtable gathering in New York in early May. MARITIME DAY IN ALOHA STATE – Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi (center) recently presented the Hawaii Port Maritime Council (part of the Maritime Trades Department) with a proclamation recognizing National Maritime Day. Pictured at right is SIU Port Agent Hazel Galbiso, who also serves as the port council’s secretary-treasurer. At left is Randy Swindell, port council president. KEY APPOINTMENT FOR SIU OFFICIAL – SIU Asst. VP Kris Hopkins (second from right) recently was appointed to the newly formed Broward County (Florida) Labor Board. He’s pictured in mid-May with county commissioners and other board members. Speaking to Mayor Steve Geller and commissioners, Hopkins gave a brief talk about the SIU and its affiliated school in Maryland, plus the MTD and the U.S. Merchant Marine in general. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU SOLIDARITY IN THE SOUTH – Seafarers in New Orleans recently took part in an informational picket supporting the Southeast Louisiana Building & Construction Trades Council. They are pictured with SIU Port Agent Chris Westbrook (back row, center, wearing white hat). WELCOME ASHORE IN NEW ORLEANS – AB Willie Allen (right) receives his first pension check from SIU Port Agent Chris Westbrook at the hiring hall. Allen started his SIU career in 1990 on the Delta Queen. He later transitioned to the Crowley ATB fleet. CLASS PREP – OMU Kevin Brown (left) takes a precourse test for entry into a storekeeper class at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Brown was a member of apprentice class 818 in 2017 and recently signed off the Horizon Pacific. He’s pictured at the Oakland hall, with SIU Patrolman Adrian Fraccarolli. BOOKS IN PINEY – Chief Cook Christopher Richardson (right in photo above) and AB Christopher Hart (right in photo below) receive their respective full B-books in Piney Point, Maryland. Each is pictured with SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey (left in both photos). ABOARD MAERSK MICHIGAN – Vessel master Capt. T. Pham submitted this snapshot of SIU members aboard the ship in the Far East. It includes Bosun Rudy Harjanto, ABM Fernando Haber, ABW Debbie Garcia, ABW Carlos Zapata, ABM Roy Enriquez, QMED Joshua Bonita, ABW Mark Bolin, Chief Cook Hyeyoung Forrer, GVA Gene Ajoste, QMED Theodore Gonzales, Pumpman Walden Galacgac and Chief Steward Gerard Cox. 10 Seafarers LOG July 2021 �At Sea and Ashore with the SIU BOOKS IN HOUSTON – Gathering for a photo earlier this year at the hiring hall are (from left) SIU Asst. VP Mike Russo, ACU Cathleen Dell, SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and AB Eleuterio Lino. The two Seafarers received their respective full B-books earlier the same day. FULL BOOK IN JERSEY – Seafarer Tommy Napoli (left) receives his full B-book from Bosun Scott Smith. They’re pictured at the Watco Marine Transfer Station in Elizabeth, New Jersey. BOOKS IN JACKSONVILLE – During the May membership meeting, SA Nala Johnson (second from right) receives her full B-book, while Chief Cook Lordiem Garcia (right) gets his A-book. SIU Port Agent Ashley Nelson is administering the oath. Partly visible at far left is TOTE Director of Fleet Services Lisa Gee, a guest at the meeting. SEAFARING SELFIE – Pictured from left at the Oakland hall are Recertified Bosun Antjuan Webb, SIU Port Agent Nick Marrone II and Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman. CHECKING IN AT TACOMA HALL – Longtime Seafarer MDR Brandon Maeda (left) stops by the hiring hall to take care of some paperwork and catch up on union news. At right is SIU Port Agent Warren Asp. AT THE SAN JUAN Hall – In photo above, Chief Cook Fernando Marques (right) receives his A-seniority book. He’s pictured with SIU Port Agent Amancio Crespo at the hiring hall in Puerto Rico. In the photo at right, Seafarer Steven Lopez (right) displays certificates of completion for three classes he recently finished at the SIU-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland (MSC Storekeeper, MSC Supply Configuration Management, and MSC Ship Clip). He is believed to be the first storekeeper registered at the San Juan hall. We’ve got a good source for that info: Crespo, left in the photo. PRIDE IN PORTLAND – Thanks to Recertified Steward Michael Gramer (aboard the Pacific Tracker) for this photo of the SIU-crewed Pride of America, which is getting spruced up in Portland, Oregon. July 2021 CARTER RETURNS TO SERVICE – After a brief layup period early this year, the SIU-crewed Edward Carter Jr. is once again sailing as part of the U.S. Military Sealift Command fleet. The vessel is operated by Sealift, Inc. Seafarers LOG 11 �Eight Recertified Stewards Thankful for Opportunities for Advancement The first pandemic-era class of stewards successfully completed the highest-level curriculum available at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for their department, reaching what several of them described as the peak of their culinary careers. Eight culinary professionals on June 7 graduated from the two-week Steward Recertification Course, which was modified due to pandemic concerns: Jatniel “Bam Bam” Aguilera, Marlon Battad, Edwin Bonefont, Dante Cruz, Mario Firme Jr., Kenneth Greenidge, Francisco Madsen and Albert Sison. During their studies, they learned and furthered their knowledge of nutrition, healthy eating, baking and sanitation, and improved other skills such as computer literacy, social responsibilities and leadership. In addition, the newly recertified stewards gained insight into how the union and school operates, with courses and workshops that detail the functions of various departments, the union’s affiliated labor partners and the inner workings of collective bargaining agreements. To place a capstone on the program, each steward addressed the assembled crowd of upgrading members, apprentices and SIU officials and staff at the June membership meeting in Piney Point, Maryland. In their speeches, each member expressed gratitude and humility upon completing the program, and thanked the staff and instructors of the school for their help in achieving this goal. Without exception, each member thanked the union officials for their leadership and knowledge, as well as imparted words of wisdom to the future generations of mariners in attendance. The following are excerpts from each recertified steward’s speech, presented in the order in which they spoke. These excerpts were bolstered by written comments and notes provided to the Seafarers LOG. “I’m finally here, after a 14-and-a-half-month COVID delay,” he continued. “I am standing on stage, in front of an audience of my brothers and sisters, alongside my colleagues, and I can now proudly say that I am a SIU recertified chief steward. I’m honored, I’m grateful, I’m blessed to have been given this opportunity, and I’m proud to be a part of this organization.” He then praised the instructors, saying: “The knowledge that you give us is priceless. The classes here have provided me with solid information, and I can now take that knowledge and pass it along to my union brothers and sisters.” Sison also credited all of the staff at the Paul Hall Center. Kenneth Greenidge Greenidge opened with a quote from author David J. Schwartz: “Success is determined not so much by the size of one’s brain as it is by the size of one’s thinking.” He then discussed his SIU journey, saying, “The SIU has been a life-changing experience for me, and it has been a heavy journey.” A frequent upgrader, Greenidge was born in New Orleans, and began sailing in 1989 out of Piney Point. He now primarily sails out of Oakland, California. He continued: “The union has always stood by me. They have my back, and I’ve utilized all the facilities they have to offer. And I do mean all the facilities. The SIU really gave me the opportunity to be a productive citizen of the United States.” To the apprentices, he offered the following advice: “You can apply your experience in life anywhere you go. You can have they lifestyle you enjoy, and love your life. But you must stay humble, and look out for your brothers and sisters. Treat people with respect and have respect for yourself. “Go out there and work to the best of your ability, regardless of people’s attitudes. Sometimes a good attitude and energy can rub off on someone who does not have such a good attitude. Be yourself, be honest and good fortune will always come,” he concluded. Jatniel ‘Bam Bam’ Aguilera Jatniel Aguilera, who goes by the nickname Bam Bam, is a Puerto Rican mariner who joined in Piney Point in 2009 and currently ships out of the San Juan hall. He is also the proud father of another Seafarer, as his son has joined the union. Aguilera described the course, saying: “In the steward recertified class, I learned how and where to turn when you have any doubts or questions. I also learned how to be a better leader, and how to help others become better leaders. In addition, I learned the importance of supporting the Jones Act, SPAD, and the role of the Maritime Trades Department. “That knowledge is what helps us be able to guide others, both on the vessel and outside the union, on the importance of what makes the union strong,” he continued. “I would describe my experience in Piney Point as, ‘This is a factory that makes leaders, skilled merchant mariners and future officers of the SIU.’ This school gives you a firstclass education, and if you know how to take advantage of it, you will make the best of your career.” He concluded by saying to the trainees, “Be the architect of your destiny. Follow orders; it’s not so hard. And support this union. Fight for this union. This is a machine, always going forward, and what lies ahead is great success for you and your brothers and sisters.” Dante Cruz Dante Cruz spoke next. He’s a California resident who joined the union in San Francisco in 1993 and now sails out of Oakland. Cruz spoke about all he learned in the course, and touched on the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “Brothers and sisters, your safety is their safety.” He continued, “I was surprised when I met all of the union officials. They’re very friendly and approachable people.... I learned all about politics and how important it is to our union. I also learned how hard the union officials work to make sure members have a job in the future. “The school’s accommodations were very neat, and the food was both delicious and healthy,” he added. “The facility was also very advanced, in terms of their level of technology.” He concluded by encouraging the other students to study hard and stay safe. Mario Firme Jr. Mario Firme Jr., who joined the union in 1990 and sails out of Wilmington, spoke next. Firme Jr. expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, and specifically thanked several key figures. He said, “It’s an honor and a privilege that I have finally reached the goal I’ve been dreaming of becoming a recertified chief steward. The union has given me the opportunity to have a better quality of life, and hope for the future. I promise to be a good leader.... I specifically want to thank Chef Jesse Sunga, Wilmington Port Agent Jeff Turkus, and SIU Vice President Tom Orzechowski, for their help and encouragement.” He also addressed the apprentices, saying, “Listen and learn from your shipmates, and never be afraid to ask questions.” Francisco Madsen Francisco Madsen, who joined the SIU in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2004 and still ships from there, emphasized how much the union has impacted his life. After quipping that his fellow stewards had already said what he planned to say in his speech, he relayed his experiences, stating, “I said when I started, ‘I can do this job for maybe one or two years.’ Well, here I am, all these years later. The SIU changed my life, and with the help of the school’s instructors, I have been able to have the necessary tools to get where I am today.” He then offered a stark reminder to those in attendance: “Two very important words to remember: Jones Act. Without the Jones Act, we are nothing. Don’t forget, you are a union worker. That’s who we are.” After praising the school’s numerous improvements, he concluded by recognizing the future of the union, saying, “I see a lot of young people in here, and some upgraders as well. I encourage you to take every opportunity the school gives you.” Stewards get together for their graduation dinner, with officials including SIU Exec VP Augie Tellez (center) and Paul Hall Center Acting VP Tom Orzechowski (third from right). Edwin Bonefont Before Edwin Bonefont took the stage, Tellez introduced him as coming from a legacy SIU family. Historically, many mariners with the last name Bonefont have shipped out of East Coast ports ever since the inception of the union in 1938, making the name synonymous with Seafarers, according to Tellez. Edwin, who joined the SIU in Piney Point in 1992, ships out of San Juan today. “I want to say thanks to everyone who helped me live my dream,” he began. “The SIU has been a part of my family since it started. In all the years I have been coming to the school, I have always had a great experience, from the time I was an apprentice until today. I can say that the instructors and the officials help elevate the SIU to the status that it holds today.” He talked about all he learned throughout the program, saying, “I met with the officials, who explained to me how the SIU operates, and what the union does for the members. And from all angles, I have a better understanding of how the different departments work together. My experiences will help me explain how it all works to the other members aboard the ship.” He concluded by saying, “I’m excited to see what the future holds, for the future mariners and for the SIU.” Kenneth Greenidge Recertified Steward Jatniel Aguilera Recertified Steward Mario Firme Jr. Recertified Steward Marlon Battad Recertified Steward Albert Sison Recertified Steward Marlon Battad Next at the podium was Marlon Battad. Battad joined the union in Norfolk in 2004 and currently sails from Houston. He has upgraded at the Paul Hall Center seven times. “Our union has been a very important part of my life,” he began. “The union has given me the means of providing for my family and loved ones. I am thankful for this opportunity, to be one of the chosen members to become a recertified steward. This accomplishment is one of the great achievements that I will always remember.” He then praised the SIU officials, saying, “During my few weeks of staying here at the campus, I have learned how hard our union officials work to make sure that we all have a job. I am forever grateful for their hard work and dedication to our union, to ensure that every single member has the means to provide for our families.” He added, “To our upcoming members, my advice is to take pride. Take pride in what we do, so that we can protect our jobs for the next generations to come.” After urging fellow members to support SPAD (the union’s voluntary political action fund) and also participate in grassroots political activities, he thanked SIU President Michael Sacco and SIU Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez specifically, as well as the staff of the port of Houston. Albert Sison Albert Sison, who joined the union at the Port of Wilmington, California in 1991, was the next to speak. He brought specific attention to the recent and ongoing upgrades to the school, praising the renovations as well as the all-new media center (which will open later this year). 12 Seafarers LOG Dante Cruz Recertified Steward July 2021 July 2021 Francisco Madsen Recertified Steward Edwin Bonefont Recertified Steward Seafarers LOG 13 �Car Rental Discounts for Union Families Savings from loyalty programs With Union Plus car rental discounts, your next trip just got a lot cheaper. Union members can save up to 25% with exclusive deals at six nationwide car rental companies. Learn more at unionplus.org/carrental 7/21 SIU-CR-6-2-21 14 Seafarers LOG July 2021 �Notice/Reminders DOT Forbids Marijuana Use; Pre-Employment Drug Tests Are Reported to Coast Guard Seafarers are reminded that the U.S. Department of Transportation forbids the use of marijuana by employees subject to drug testing under DOT regulations. Even if marijuana use is legal in your home state, it is still illegal under federal law (federal law regulates the maritime industry). A recent report by an industry trade association representing hundreds of employers pointed out that many people trying to enter the industry hit a roadblock by testing positive for marijuana. Conversely, the percentage of active mariners who test positive for drug use is extremely low. The same article noted that maritime employers are required to report their respective yearly drug and alcohol testing data to the U.S. Coast Guard. This includes pre-employment drug tests. The bottom line for mariners – active and prospective alike – is that marijuana is still banned under federal law, and pre-employment screenings are reported to the Coast Guard. Paul Hall Center Modifies Some Requirements for Galley Training In an effort to facilitate important training for mariners while also helping promote career advancement, the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has adjusted some of its requirements for steward-department coursework. Effective immediately, the path for entry-level students in the Paul Hall Center’s apprentice program to advance to chief cook consists of first completing Phase 1 of the program, then accumulating at least 200 days of sea time, obtaining two letters of recommendation (one each from a chief steward and a captain), and applying for (and graduating from) the Certified Chief Cook course. Components of the Galley Operations course now are included in Phase 1 and in the Chief Cook Assessment program. For a copy of a letter sent from the school to prospective stewarddepartment upgraders, visit the News section of the SIU website. The letter is linked in a March 18 post. Questions may be addressed to the admissions department at (301) 994-0010, option 2, or at upgrading@seafarers.org. Note to Our Readers Without exception, anyone entering an SIU hiring hall or signing onto a vessel has passed a number of safety protocols, often including testing for COVID-19, two-week quarantines, vaccination and verifying health-related items on a questionnaire. For that reason, not everyone you see pictured in the LOG is wearing a mask. In addition, in many cases, people have briefly removed their masks only long enough to snap a quick photo. We cannot stress enough the importance of following all safety protocols for your protection and the protection of those around you. July & August Membership Meetings Piney Point.......................*Tuesday: July 6, Monday: August 2 Algonac.....................................................Friday: July 9, August 6 Baltimore...................................Thursday: July 8, August 5 Guam.......................................Thursday: July 22, August 19 Honolulu...............................Friday: July 16, August 13 Houston...................................Monday: July 12, August 9 Jacksonville.........................Thursday: July 8, August 5 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from May 10-June 13. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of June 13. Total Registered Port A All Groups B Total Shipped C New Orleans............................Tuesday: July 13, August 10 Jersey City.....................................Tuesday: July 6, August 3 Norfolk..........................................Friday: July 9, August 6 Oakland................................Thursday: July 15, August 12 Philadelphia..............................Wednesday: July 7, August 4 Port Everglades........................Thursday: July 15, August 12 San Juan.......................................Thursday: July 8, August 5 St. Louis......................................Friday: July 16, August 13 Tacoma........................................Friday: July 23, August 20 Wilmington......................................Monday: July 19, August 16 * Piney Point change due to Independence Day observance. Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m July 2021 All Groups B C Trip Reliefs A All Groups B C 0 0 0 2 0 4 1 11 4 6 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 38 3 2 2 11 0 7 2 19 19 17 0 3 8 5 6 1 7 12 0 10 134 39 1 5 30 6 16 12 67 60 61 4 15 45 26 5 1 11 48 2 51 505 7 1 0 17 0 7 3 29 37 14 2 4 14 4 2 0 5 12 2 27 187 0 2 0 5 0 2 0 7 12 5 0 0 4 5 1 1 0 9 0 2 55 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 1 0 1 3 0 2 1 10 12 7 2 2 10 5 2 2 1 3 0 3 67 6 2 4 17 2 7 8 27 33 12 3 1 12 9 1 3 6 23 2 23 201 3 1 0 8 1 4 1 16 17 4 0 4 24 8 1 3 7 10 4 9 125 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 4 2 2 1 4 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 28 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTALS 34 0 5 19 5 16 11 42 35 29 3 11 22 18 7 2 6 31 2 26 324 7 2 2 18 0 7 2 23 32 8 1 6 11 3 2 1 5 12 1 13 156 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 12 9 5 0 3 3 3 0 1 1 5 0 2 52 Deck Department 12 3 2 0 2 3 12 13 0 0 8 7 9 0 33 17 28 25 25 7 0 1 2 1 16 10 7 4 6 3 2 2 5 4 18 6 1 0 14 7 202 113 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTALS 2 2 3 9 1 7 7 16 21 10 2 1 12 7 2 2 3 18 2 14 141 2 1 3 8 1 4 2 16 12 1 1 4 19 7 2 4 5 7 2 6 107 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 2 3 0 1 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Engine Department 2 0 0 0 0 4 6 3 0 0 3 1 3 4 8 11 9 14 5 6 1 1 2 4 15 12 3 6 2 3 0 2 2 3 6 4 0 0 10 5 77 83 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Seattle St. Louis Wilmington TOTALS 3 0 0 6 1 5 8 18 25 11 2 6 16 17 1 6 4 7 1 18 155 5 0 1 2 1 0 1 6 12 6 0 0 14 6 0 2 5 5 0 7 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 Steward Department 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 1 0 3 0 2 1 10 4 10 4 9 2 0 0 2 1 10 4 11 4 0 0 5 5 2 3 7 3 0 0 11 4 84 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 9 1 0 0 5 0 2 2 7 9 3 0 1 7 5 0 3 2 7 0 5 59 7 0 1 18 1 7 15 27 34 14 3 7 23 18 4 6 5 16 3 32 241 5 0 1 5 1 1 5 11 22 5 1 1 19 8 0 1 5 2 0 12 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 6 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 14 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTALS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 20 12 1 2 5 1 2 5 16 32 13 0 0 17 14 0 1 1 13 0 14 149 16 0 1 3 1 3 1 6 48 7 3 0 22 7 2 24 0 9 0 12 165 Entry Department 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 7 1 12 2 7 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 9 8 61 2 0 1 3 0 1 2 8 20 5 1 1 10 1 1 12 1 2 0 4 75 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 6 1 0 1 3 0 1 2 0 1 0 5 28 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 4 36 21 3 1 6 2 4 11 20 42 18 1 0 27 21 1 1 2 19 1 30 231 15 2 0 3 2 3 4 7 97 13 3 2 29 10 2 17 2 16 2 14 243 GRAND TOTAL: 640 485 253 132 288 983 648 340 Joliet..............................................Thursday: July 15, August 12 Mobile......................................Wednesday: July 14, August 11 A Registered on Beach 371 300 Seafarers LOG 15 �Seafarers International Union Directory Inquiring Seafarer Michael Sacco, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kate Hunt, Vice President Government Services HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 This month’s question was answered by members of the union’s annual finance committee. Question: Why did you join the SIU and why have you remained with the union? Earl Castain Recertified Bosun I heard about the SIU from a friend. I started doing my own research and thought it would be a great opportunity for me to explore and take advantage of the travel. I’ve enjoyed meeting different people from all walks of life and nationalities. My long-term goal was to stay with the SIU until retirement and I’m just about there. Donald Lumpkins QMED I was living paycheck to paycheck and had a lot of local friends that sailed. They helped me join. I love the travel and seeing places I wouldn’t otherwise see. Thank you, SIU! Riley Donahue III QMED I joined in 1984, after working at a steel mill the prior three years. I had relatives who lived near Lexington Park (Maryland), and they told me about the SIU. They knew I was looking for work. The traveling is a big plus. I like seeing new places. James Osborne AB I was driving a dump truck, and someone told me about the school. That was 16 or 17 years ago. Knowing that the schedule was four months on and four months off actually meant I’d spend more time with my family. The money is also good. Thomas L. Cyrus Jr. Chief Cook I wanted to travel and see the world, and get paid doing it. I’ve stayed with it because of the good pay and benefits. It’s a great way to make a living. Laura Hollar QEE I wanted a career that would be longlasting and I wanted to travel around the world. I came in through the apprentice program in 2009. One reason I’ve stayed with this career is the opportunity for advancement. JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 Lionel Packnett Recertified Steward I joined the union to have a career opportunity. I remained because it is still a good way to provide for my family, and I love the traveling that I experienced early on during my career. NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 Pic From The Past PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 The SIU-crewed SS Jacksonville (Sea-Land) is pictured at a new dock in Puerto Rico in November 1972. The vessel typically sailed between the island territory and the East Coast. WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4001/4002 If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with other Seafarers LOG readers, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. High-resolution digital images may be sent to webmaster@seafarers.org 16 Seafarers LOG July 2021 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. DEEP SEA ATO AIKINS Brother Ato Aikins, 68, began sailing with the SIU in 2001. A deck department member, he first shipped on the Stonewall Jackson. Brother Aikins upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. He last sailed on the USNS Pollux and lives in Seattle. FRANCISCO ANACTA Brother Francisco Anacta, 65, joined the Seafarers International Union in 2005, initially sailing aboard the Manulani. He upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2013 and shipped in the deck department. Brother Anacta’s final vessel was the Washington. He is a resident of Panorama City, California. RICKY ARROYO Brother Ricky Arroyo, 66, donned the SIU colors in 1989 when he shipped aboard the Independence. He primarily sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education on numerous occasions. Brother Arroyo most recently shipped on the Horizon Enterprise. He makes his home in Honolulu. AUGUST AWONG CHRISTINE CASSIE RONALD LADD Sister Christine Cassie, 70, signed on with the SIU in 1998, initially sailing aboard the USNS Watson. A steward department member, she upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. Sister Cassie last shipped on the USNS Red Cloud. She is a resident of Spokane, Washington. Brother Ronald Ladd, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1991. He first sailed aboard the William R. Button and was a member of the engine department. Brother Ladd last shipped aboard the Baldomero Lopez. He makes his home in Albion, Maine. RAMADAN EDRES Brother Efren Matias, 68, joined the Seafarers International Union in 2001, initially sailing on the USNS Sisler. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Matias last shipped aboard the USNS Watson. He is a resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Brother Ramadan Edres, 65, joined the SIU in 2007 when he sailed on the Green Ridge. He sailed in the deck department and last shipped on the Maersk Pittsburgh. Brother Edres makes his home in Staten Island, New York. RONNIE HERIAN Brother Ronnie Herian, 67, signed on with the union in 1980, initially shipping on the Venture. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 1983. Brother Herian last shipped aboard the Cape Farewell. He calls Dunnellon, Florida, home. JAMES ILLSON Brother James Illson, 67, began his career with the SIU in 1973 when he sailed aboard the USNS Maumee. He upgraded at the unionaffiliated Piney Point school in 1982 and was a member of the engine department. Brother Illson’s final vessel was the Westward Venture. He resides in Seattle. YURIY KHITRENKO Brother August Awong, 65, signed on with the SIU in 1982, initially shipping aboard the Constitution. Brother Awong was a deck department member and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He last sailed on the Global Sentinel and resides in Honolulu. Brother Yuriy Khitrenko, 65, embarked on his career with the SIU in 2003. He was an engine department member; his first vessel was the Cape Race. Brother Khitrenko upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. He concluded his career on the Maersk Kinloss and lives in Rego Park, New York. ANTHONY CARVALHO JULIAN LACUESTA Brother Anthony Carvalho, 65, started his career with the Seafarers in 1990 when he shipped aboard the Sealift Arctic. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Carvalho’s final vessel was the Endurance. He lives in Bonner, Montana. July 2021 Brother Julian Lacuesta, 65, joined the Seafarers in 2001, initially shipping on the Libra. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments an upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Lacuesta’s final vessel was the USNS Petersburg. He resides in El Monte, California. EFREN MATIAS KEVIN MCCAGH Brother Kevin McCagh, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1990 and first sailed on the Cape Nome. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions and sailed in the engine department. Brother McCagh last shipped on the Horizon Kodiak. He resides in Copalis Beach, Washington. DAVID MOSES Brother David Moses, 68, became a member of the SIU in 2006 when he shipped aboard the Franklin J. Phillips. A steward department member, he upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Moses most recently shipped on the Maersk Kinloss. He calls Jersey City, New Jersey, home. JURI NOVOZILOV Brother Juri Novozilov, 70, started sailing with the union in 1999, on the Sea Fox. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2000. Brother Novozilov last shipped on the Samuel L. Cobb. He resides in Elkton, Maryland. EDGARDO ONG Brother Edgardo Ong, 66, signed on with the SIU in 1998, first sailing aboard the USNS Bowditch. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Brother Ong concluded his career on the USNS Bruce Heezen and settled in Bonita, California. deck and engine departments and upgraded often at the Piney Point school. Brother Williams’ final vessel was the Ocean Atlas. He calls Mobile, Alabama, home. DEOCADIO ROMNEY DAVID BRAGDON Brother Deocadio Romney, 72, embarked on his career with the union in 1998 when he sailed on the Overseas Boston. A deck department member, he upgraded at the unionaffiliated Piney Point school on several occasions. Brother Romney’s final vessel was the Overseas Tampa. He lives in Anchorage, Alaska. Brother David Bragdon, 62, signed on with the Seafarers in 1981. An engine department member, he upgraded at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education on several occasions. Brother Bragdon’s first vessel was the Manhattan Island; his last, the Dodge Island. He lives in The Villages, Florida. DWIGHT ROSS Brother Dwight Ross, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1991. He was a member of the steward department and first shipped on the Cape Edmont. Brother Ross upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. He last sailed on the Seabulk Pride and is a Houston resident. GEORGE SALTZ Brother George Saltz, 71, joined the union in 1991 and first sailed aboard the Ranger. He was a deck department member and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Saltz’s final vessel was the Santorini. He makes his home in Spring Hill, Florida. DANIEL TEICHMAN Brother Daniel Teichman, 71, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1990. He upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center and was a member of the deck department. Brother Teichman’s first vessel was the William Baugh; his last, the Liberty Grace. He lives in Rutland, Vermont. MICHAEL WILLIAMS INLAND LUTHER BRUCE Brother Luther Bruce, 62, embarked on his career with the SIU in 1979 when he worked with National Marine Service. He upgraded at the Piney Point school within his first year of membership and was a member of the deck department. Brother Bruce was last employed by OSG Ship Management. He is a resident of Warwick, Maryland. PATRICK CAIN Brother Patrick Cain, 64, began sailing with the union in 1978. A deck department member, he upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 1982. Brother Cain was employed by Crescent Towing and Salvage for the duration of his career. He calls Pass Christian, Mississippi, home. GEORGE MALONEY Brother George Maloney, 71, signed on with the Seafarers in 2004. An engine department member, he upgraded at the union-affiliated Piney Point school in 2007. Brother Maloney worked with G&H Towing for the duration of his career. He is a resident of Santa Fe, Texas. ROBERT SOSCIA Brother Robert Soscia, 71, began sailing with the union in 2004. He was a member of the deck department and was employed by Port Imperial Ferry for his entire career. Brother Soscia calls Hazlet, New Jersey, home. Brother Michael Williams, 65, became a member of the SIU in 2006, initially shipping aboard the Bernard F. Fisher. He worked in both the Seafarers LOG 17 �Final Departures DEEP SEA MICHAEL BOLGER Pensioner Michael Bolger, 77, passed away May 8. He signed on with the union in 1967 and was a deck department member. Brother Bolger first shipped on the R.D. Conrad. He last sailed on the USNS Potomac before going on pension in 2009. Brother Bolger was a resident of Gold Beach, Oregon. DIONCE BRIGHT Brother Dionce Bright, 46, died March 3. Born in Virginia, he joined the Seafarers in 1994. Brother Bright’s first vessel was the Sealift Arctic and he sailed in all three departments. He most recently sailed aboard the Cape Ray and lived in Chesapeake, Virginia. LARRY COMBS Pensioner Larry Combs, 81, passed away May 8. He began his career with the SIU in 1955. Brother Combs’ first vessel was the Alcoa Puritan. He sailed in the deck department and last shipped on the Atlantic. Brother Combs became a pensioner in 2000 and resided in Norfolk, Virginia. PASQUALE DIBIASE Pensioner Pasquale Dibiase, 66, died April 24. He started shipping with the SIU in 1982 when he sailed on the Constitution. An engine department member, Brother Dibiase concluded his career on the Green Point. He retired in 2016 and lived in Portland, Maine. MICHAEL HESTER Pensioner Michael Hester, 71, died March 15. Signing on with the union in 1991, he first sailed on the Overseas Washington. Brother Hester was a deck department member and last worked aboard the Pacific 18 Seafarers LOG Tracker. He went on pension in 2015 and resided in San Ysidro, California. BARBARA JOVANOVIC Pensioner Barbara Jovanovic, 87, passed away May 15. She began shipping with the SIU in 1989 when she sailed aboard the Independence. Sister Jovanovic was a steward department member. She continued sailing aboard the same ship until her retirement in 1999. Sister Jovanovic lived in Encino, California. MARK LAMAR Pensioner Mark Lamar, 68, died January 2. He donned the SIU colors in 1974 and initially sailed aboard the Van Defender. Brother Lamar sailed in the deck department and concluded his career aboard the El Faro. He went on pension in 2019 and was a resident of Everett, Pennsylvania. PATRICK LYNCH Pensioner Patrick Lynch, 74, passed away May 7. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1970 when he shipped with CSX Lines. Brother Lynch was a member of the engine department. He last shipped on the Golden State before retiring in 2012. Brother Lynch lived in El Sobrante, California. MOHAMED OMAR Pensioner Mohamed Omar, 70, died May 4. He began his career with the SIU in 1987 and initially sailed on the Lurline. Brother Omar was a member of the steward department and concluded his career on the Moku Pahu. He became a pensioner in 2016 and resided in Dearborn, Michigan. LEONARDO PAPA Pensioner Leonardo Papa, 75, passed away April 13. He signed on with the union in 1985 and first worked on the Constitution. Brother Papa primarily sailed in the engine department and concluded his career aboard the Explorer. He began collecting his pension in 2013 and made his home in Shoreline, Washington. SAL DOMENIC QUAGLIATO Pensioner Sal Domenic Quagliato, 86, died December 20. He joined the Seafarers in 1987 and first sailed on the USNS Capella. Brother Quagliato was a deck department member. He last shipped on the Defender and retired in 2005. Brother Quagliato lived in Long Beach, California. JUSTIN SAVAGE Brother Justin Savage, 55, passed away March 9. Born in Honolulu, he signed on with the union in 1990. Brother Savage initially sailed aboard the Sealift Atlantic and was a member of the deck department. He last shipped on the Cape Jacob in 2005 and resided in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. GREAT LAKES CLARENCE DOAN Pensioner Clarence Doan, 78, died April 4. He signed on with the union in 1968 when he sailed on the American Seaocean. Brother Doan sailed in all three departments and concluded his career on the American Republic. He began collecting his pension in 2007 and made his home in Interlachen, Florida. INLAND EDWARD BARTHOLMEY Pensioner Edward Bartholmey, 71, passed away May 1. A deck department member, he signed on with the SIU in 1978. Brother Bartholmey was employed by G&H Towing for his entire career and retired in 2011. He was a resident of La Marque, Texas. JERRY CHAMPION Pensioner Jerry Champion, 84, died April 12. He joined the Sea- farers in 1968 when he worked for Stone Towing Line. Brother Champion worked in the deck department and remained with the same company for the duration of his career. He retired in 2002 and called Wilmington, North Carolina, home. away April 4. He joined the Seafarers in 1977 when he worked for G&H Towing. A member of the deck department, Brother Self last sailed with Moran Towing of Texas. He retired in 2019 and called Pasadena, Texas, home. WILLIAM CHARNOCK Pensioner William Charnock, 72, passed away April 23. Signing on with the SIU in 1993, he was first employed by Piney Point Transportation. Brother Charnock primarily sailed in the deck department and last worked for Allied Transportation. He became a pensioner in 2013 and resided in Hampton, Virginia. MORRIS SUPERCZYNSKI Pensioner Morris Superczynski, 92, died May 9. He signed on with the union in 1956 and was a deck department member. Brother Superczynski was employed by McAllister Towing of Baltimore for the duration of his career. He retired in 1985 and resided in Bridgeport, West Virginia. JAMES DOW Pensioner James Dow, 84, died May 11. He began sailing with the union in 1969, initially working with Western Towing. A deck department member, Brother Dow continued to work for the same company for the majority of his career. He went on pension in 2002 and lived in Cleveland, Texas. NMU ORRIE ODOM Pensioner Orrie Odom, 90, passed away May 6. He joined the union in 1962. Brother Odom was employed by Dravo Basic Materials for the duration of his career. He retired in 1993 and settled in Range, Alabama. CHARLES PRUITT Pensioner Charles Pruitt, 83, died May 12. He signed on with the SIU in 1968, initially working for Steuart Transportation. Brother Pruitt sailed in both the deck and engine departments. He was last employed by Allied Transportation and retired in 1998. Brother Pruitt was a resident of Tangier, Virginia. MARCIANO DEGRACE Pensioner Marciano DeGrace, 82, passed away March 8. He joined the SIU during the 2001 NMU/SIU merger. Brother DeGrace was a deck department member. His first vessel was the Gopher State; his last, the Chesapeake Bay. Brother DeGrace became a pensioner in 2003 and resided in Yonkers, New York. In addition to the foregoing individuals, the following union members have also passed away. Insufficient information was available to develop summaries of their respective careers. NAME AGE Alvira, Hipolito 93 Brown, Joseph 96 Cossette, Robert 93 Durant, Ralph 81 Engle, James 91 Forbes, David 80 Hendrick, Plummer 94 Huria, Peter 88 Johnson, Oscar 93 Logrono, Victor 94 Petrone, Joe 93 Pleas, Louis 85 DOD 05/10/2021 04/26/2021 03/29/2021 05/10/2021 09/22/2020 05/08/2021 05/03/2021 03/24/2021 05/15/2021 04/18/2021 03/23/2021 05/07/2021 ALAN SELF Pensioner Alan Self, 63, passed July 2021 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings ALASKAN EXPLORER (Alaska Tanker Company), March 28 – Chairman Jose Loureiro, Secretary Ingra Maddox, Educational Director Tristan Brand, Deck Delegate Domingo Cazon, Engine Delegate Mark Loughman, Steward Delegate Roberto Martinez. New PE for MMC renewal is not needed if medical certification is good for another year. COVID-19 tests administered prior to joining ship and vaccinations offered in Alaska. Making three trips to Cherry Point. Document extension runs through October or one year after the initial expiration date of the credential (i.e., one year after the expiration date printed on the credential), whichever is earlier, per USCG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed nonunion jobs lost due to pandemic. Members would like to increase vacation days and lower number of days required for retirement. Vote of thanks given to steward department for boosting morale by providing good food and treats. Crew was reminded to keep up with dental care. LIBERTY GRACE (Liberty Maritime), April 11 – Chairman Nieves Guerrero Mariano, Secretary Moses Scott. Chairman discussed restriction pay in Sudan. No TV in rooms or weights in gym. Members requested portable heaters. Deck and steward delegates reported incident involving crew and one officer. Report to be given to bosun. Crew went over Seafarers LOG and discussed new jobs, 401K and upgrading applications. Members were reminded to upgrade at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. MAERSK DETROIT (Maersk Line, Limited), April 25 – Secre- The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. tary Johnny Sawyer, Educational Director Grant Shuman, Deck Delegate Morris Foster, Engine Delegate Abdulnaser Saeed. Steward department was thanked for a job well done. One injury reported aboard ship. Members were encouraged to support President Biden and Vice President Harris, both of whom are pro-maritime and pro-worker. Crew advised to get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines. Educational director recommended members upgrade at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Internet and SAT phone has been unavailable for three months. Members discussed retirement and vacation benefits. Crew requested a separate line of communication out side of Maersk for complaints within the company. OHIO (Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning), May 1 – Chairman Timothy Jackson, Secretary Louins Johnson, Educational Director Kevin Carraby, Deck Delegate Antionne Kelly, Engine Delegate Joseph Vitela, Steward Delegate Danilo Valencia. Crew discussed getting new computer up and running. Microwave and Xbox game purchased. Vote of thanks given to chairman and educational director. Chairman urged members to allow ample time to obtain renewals and discussed BT requirements when renewing MMC. Crew was reminded to practice social distancing. Good trip reported by chairman, including excellent food aboard ship. Educational director encouraged members to register for upgrading courses at the Piney Point school, as they fill up fast. Crew went over blue tickets and course of action to obtain green tickets. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman read President’s Report in Seafarers LOG and discussed various topics including the importance of receiving COVID-19 vaccines. Members requested new pillows, mattresses and Wi-Fi availability on ship. Crew voiced recommendations regarding medical, dental, vacation, and pension benefits. Next port: Portland, Oregon. With Seafarers in Jacksonville OVERSEAS MARTINEZ (Overseas Shipping), May 5 – Chairman Brian Gauntt, Secretary Rene Guity, Deck Delegate Dwuan Reed. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members requested a coffee machine and new mattresses. Federal tax forms needed on ship. Steward department was commended for a job well done. Next port: Pascagoula, Mississippi. OCEAN FREEDOM (Crowley), May 6 – Chairman Jovan Williams, Secretary Jason Jambeter, Educational Director Jeffrey Thrash, Deck Delegate Robert O’Connell, Engine Delegate Reinaldo Roman. Mariners discussed global crew-change crisis and how it affects fellow seamen. Chairman thanked steward department for making great meals despite short supply of food stores. Educational director advised members to upgrade while they can, and to keep documents current. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested increase to 401K benefit, and satellite TV system. Next port: Sweden. USNS WATERS (Ocean Shipholdings Inc.), May 13 – Chairman OMU Shawn Benosa (left) and Chief Cook Darrisha Bryant are sworn in for their respective full B-books during the June membership meeting in Jacksonville, Florida. Nathan Shuford, Secretary Alexander Dominguez, Educational Director Randy Slue, Engine Delegate Bobbie Gibbs, Steward Delegate Charles Sassone. Chairman reminded members to pay their dues. CHS taking more time with papers. Educational director emphasized importance of good communication between members. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed pension benefits and requested increase in pension or decrease in sea time requirements. Ship has some internet access but SIU members do not. Members asked for one hour of overtime per week for room sanitation. Crew was reminded to work together and be respectful. MAERSK CHICAGO (Maersk Line, Limited), May 16 – Chairman Wilfred Maurice, Secretary Lamont Faulks, Educational Director Darrell Goggins, Deck Delegate Yoland Legaspi, Engine Delegate Syed Iqbal, Steward Delegate Sandra Vann. Educational director urged members to upgrade at the Piney Point school. Crew requested new TVs in rooms and improved Wi-Fi. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New bedsheets and new dinnerware requested for ship. More cleaning chemicals needed. Next port: Charleston, South Carolina. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board July 2021 by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIV- ITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Seafarers LOG 19 �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates The following is a list of courses that currently are scheduled to be held at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland during the next several months. More courses may be added. Course additions and cancellations are subject to change due to COVID-19 protocols. All programs are geared toward improving the job skills of Seafarers and promoting the American maritime industry. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion Gap Closing Courses MSC Storekeeper Basic September 13 October 1 MSC Supply Configuration Management October 4 October 15 MSC Ship Clip October 18 October 29 Deck Department Upgrading Courses Able Seafarer-Deck July 26 September 27 November 15 August 13 October 15 December 3 Lifeboat/Water Survival September 27 October 25 November 22 October 8 November 5 December 3 RFPNW August 23 November 15 September 10 December 3 Radar/ARPA July 26 August 6 Fast Rescue Boat August 9 August 13 GMDSS July 12 July 23 Celestial Navigation November 15 December 10 Leadership and Management Skills December 13 December 17 Advanced Meteorology July 12 July 16 Engine Department Upgrading Courses Advanced Reefer Containers July 12 July 23 FOWT July 26 September 20 October 25 August 20 October 15 November 19 Junior Engineer September 6 October 29 Marine Electrician September 6 October 8 Marine Refer Tech July 26 September 3 Advanced Refer Containers July 12 July 23 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)_________________________ (Cell)_________________________ Date of Birth __________________________________________________________________ Deep Sea Member o Lakes Member o Inland Waters Member o If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #_______________________ Book #_________________________________ Seniority_____________________________ Department_____________________________ Home Port____________________________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? o Yes o No If yes, class # and dates attended __________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? oYes o No _____________________________________________________________________________ With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. 20 Seafarers LOG Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion Machinist October 18 November 5 Pumpman November 8 November 12 Welding August 30 October 25 September 17 November 12 Engineroom Resource Management December 6 December 10 RFPEW August 23 November 15 September 17 December 10 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Certified Chief Cook July 19 August 23 September 27 November 1 August 20 September 24 October 29 December 3 Advanced Galley Operations July 26 September 27 November 15 August 20 October 22 December 10 Chief Steward August 23 October 18 September 17 November 12 Safety/Open Upgrading Courses Combined Basic/Advanced Firefighting September 6 September 10 Medical Care Provider September 13 September 17 Basic Training July 26 August 9 August 30 July 30 August 13 September 3 Basic Training Revalidation August 30 September 3 September 10 October 22 August 30 September 3 September 10 October 22 Basic Training/Adv. Firefighting Revalidation October 25 October 29 Government Vessels July 19 August 9 August 16 August 30 September 20 November 1 November 15 December 13 July 23 August 13 August 20 September 3 September 24 November 5 November 19 December 17 Tank Ship DL September 20 September 24 Tank Ship Familiarization DL October 18 October 22 Tank Ship Familiarization LG August 23 September 27 December 13 August 27 October 1 December 17 COURSE ____________________________ ____________________________ START DATE _______________ _______________ DATE OF COMPLETION ________________________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ____________________ Date On: _______________________________ Date Off:____________________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________________ DATE______________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 7/21 July 2021 �Paul Hall Center Classes Apprentice Water Survival Class #869 – Graduated May 21 (above, in alphabetical order): Joseph Bates, Turin Vatican Beamon Jr., Alexander Boothby, Martin Cox, Robert Cruz, Kendric Payne, Jaime Rios, Edwin Ruiz Vazquez, Francis A. Solmirano, Jose Ivan Soto-Ortiz, Tevainui Weza and Emilie Whitlow. Deck Operations (Phase III) – Graduated May 28 (above, in alphabetical order): William Borders, Keon Romero Hatcher, Christian Ivezic, Christopher Nicolosi, Davner M. Rivera-Melendez , Kelvin Ivan Soto-Melendez and Woodrow Williams. Upon the completion of their training, each plans to work in the deck departments of SIU-crewed vessels. RFPEW (Phase III) – Graduated May 28 (above, in alphabetical order): Johnathan Bumgarner, Tyson Richardson, Julian M. Rubbo and Kameron Sims. Their instructor, Christopher Morgan, is at the far left. Each plans to work in the engine departments of SIU-crewed vessels upon the completion of their training. Junior Engineer – Graduated May 21 (above, in alphabetical order): Anthony Brown Jr., Christian Cruz, Casey Frederick, Crystal Higgs, Deidra Hunter, Michael Joel, Tony King Jr., Joshua Mann, Gabriel Santa Ramos and Anias Stanford. Sterling Cox, their instructor, is at the far right. July 2021 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Government Vessels – Graduated April 23 (above, in alphabetical order): Adriano T. Agostino, Shane Beall, Angel Eugenio Centeno, Zachary Eads, Shirley Jenkins, Linda M. Kluth, Milton Legendre, Kristian Lindenmuth, Joseph White and Reginald White. UA to FOWT – Graduated April 9 (above, in alphabetical order): Liam Flanagan, David Allen Hain-Mendez, Troy Hubbard, Thomas Koncul, Johnny Matthews III, Randy Jahid Slue, Calvetta Taylor, Blake Washington and Kamaul Wells. MSC Supply Configuration – Graduated April 23 (above, in alphabetical order): Nathaniel Balos, Dillian Cannady, Julien Kei Charlet, Jamila King, Detrell Lambey, Steven Ariel Lopez Ferrer, Patricia Placek, Renita Walker and Nigel Williams. Pumpman – Graduated May 28 (above, in alphabetical order): David Cornelius, Patrick Dean, Rene Gregorio Hallasgo and Nat Lamb. William Dodd, their instructor is at the far left. Machinist – Graduated May 21 (above, in alphabetical order): David Cornelius, Patrick Dean and Rene Gregorio Hallasgo. Their instructor, Roy Graham, is at the far right. 22 Seafarers LOG July 2021 �Paul Hall Center Classes Government Vessels – Graduated May 28 (above, in alphabetical order): Ahmed Ismail Ali, Jason Bullen, Jessica Crockett, Daniel Fields, Hamzah Ghaleb, Hamza Ghalib, Dominique Glover, Octavio Manuel Henriques, Mohsen Muhamed Hussen, Erris Jackson, Paul Klear, Mark Nover Miranda Lata, David Quade II and Clayton Walker. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Tank Ship Familiarization – Graduated May 14 (photo at right, in alphabetical order): Hycienth Chuks Asagwara, Lamar Doctor, Aurora Foster, Russell Horton, Sean Jones, Antonio Norflett, Eugene Perez Jr., and Jason Springer. Small Arms – Graduated May 20 (photo at left, in alphabetical order): John Joseph Caraan Alcos, David James, Tomas Merel, Hamdanni Nurdin and Devin Zug. Chief Steward – Graduated May 28 (above, in alphabetical order): Randall Campbell, Reno Ibanez Duque, Joseph Kudjoe, Tyrane Savage, Jeffery Toliver Jr., and Bob Tuilaepa. (Note: Not all are pictured.) July 2021 Chief Cook Assessment Program – Jose Neil Dayal Sadaya, above, graduated from this course May 14. Seafarers LOG 23 �JULY 2021 VOLUME 83, NO. 7 Paul Hall Center Class Photos Pages 21-23 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O White House Boosts Jones Act Protection Administration Announces Transparency Program for Waiver Requests In an effort to promote Made-in-America goods and services, the White House, through its newly created Made in America Office, released a 15-page guidance dealing with proposed waivers to federal departments and agencies. “Transparent reporting of waivers from Made in America Laws will not only build confidence that the laws are operating as intended, but also provide data to inform policy development and strategic decision making,” stated the June 11 release from the Office of Management and Budget. The initial implementation of this transparency program will include U.S.flag shipping, specifically the Jones Act and the Cargo Preference Acts of 1904 and 1954, respectively. The guidance is in response to President Biden’s Made in America executive order of January 25, in which the Jones Act was specifically mentioned. It calls for transactional reviews by federal department and agency senior accountable officials in coordination with the Made in America office. That office will create a public website to allow for public transparency to be running during fiscal year 2022. In citing the need for such a waiver review process within the U.S.-flag industry, the guidance “recognizes foreign near-peer competitors are increasingly creating and exploiting economic vulnerabilities in gaining undue influence over the global transportation system, which provides the access to worldwide supply chains that supports our national defense, vital emergency services, critical infrastructure, economy, and way of life.” It outlines that any waiver of cargo preference laws will include the nature and description of transportation required, why the department/agency cannot acquire a U.S.-flag vessel, an explanation of the national security interest needed for a U.S.-flag waiver, and any additional information. If a requested waiver does not involve cargo preference, then the transparency process calls for stating who seeks such a waiver, the determination by the maritime administrator of the availability of U.S.flag vessels to meet the national security requirement, actions taken by the maritime administrator to enable U.S.-flag U.S. Shipyards Support $42.4 Billion in Gross Domestic Product The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) on June 14 announced the release of a new report finding that the nation’s private shipyards support $42.4 billion in gross domestic product (GDP). MARAD’s new report – The Economic Importance of the U.S. Private Shipbuilding and Repairing Industry – measures the economic importance of the shipbuilding and repairing industry at the national and State levels for calendar year 2019. “Shipyards create good jobs and support economic growth – not just in the areas surrounding our ports and waterways, but across the nation,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. In 2019, the nation’s 154 private shipyards directly provided more than 107,000 jobs and contributed $9.9 billion in labor income to the national economy. On a nationwide basis – including direct, indirect, and induced impacts – the industry supported 393,390 jobs, $28.1 billion of labor income, and $42.4 billion in GDP. The Biden-Harris Administration recognizes the economic importance of the maritime industry and has proposed $17 billion in inland waterways, coastal ports, land ports of entry, and ferries as part of the American Jobs Plan, MARAD reported. “These investments would make our infrastructure more resilient while improving efficiency and creating new capacity to enhance freight movement in the United States,” the agency noted. Since 2008, the U.S. Department of Transportation has provided nearly $262.5 million in grant funding through its small shipyard grant program to nearly 300 shipyards in 32 states and territories to improve infrastructure at U.S. shipyards. “The report issued by MARAD confirms that shipyards are vital economic engines in addition to being essential components of our industrial base,” said Acting Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley. “The skilled jobs created by shipyards are not only essential to supporting our military and our commerce, they are contributing to the economic success of communities all over the United States.” The report states the U.S. shipbuilding industry has run a trade surplus in six out of the last 10 years, with a cumulative trade surplus of $7.3 billion over this period. From 2015 to 2020, U.S. shipbuilders delivered 5,024 vessels of all types including tugs and towboats, passenger vessels, commercial and fishing vessels, and oceangoing and inland barges, reaching 608 vessels in 2020. More than 60 percent of vessels delivered during the last six years have been inland tank and dry cargo barges. There are currently 154 private shipyards in the United States, spread across 29 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, that are classified as active shipbuilders. In addition, there are more than 300 shipyards engaged in ship repairs or capable of building ships but not actively engaged in shipbuilding. Although the majority of shipyards are located in the coastal states, active shipyards are also located on major inland waterways such as the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, and the Ohio River. The final report, The Economic Importance of the U.S. Private Shipbuilding and Repairing Industry, is linked in a June 14 news post on the SIU website. vessel capability, information from other departments and/or agencies, any notices from the Department of Homeland Security prior to granting or denying such a waiver, and any additional information to understand why a waiver is needed and how it would be consistent with the law. The Made in America Office will work with relevant agencies to review how best to ensure agency compliance with cargo preference requirements to maximize the utilization of U.S.-flag vessels, in excess of any applicable statutory minimums, to the greatest extent possible. While U.S.-flag shipping will be among the first to be covered by this guidance, it eventually will apply to construction and purchases of goods and materials used throughout the federal government. Charter Member Turns 101 Retired Bosun Sylvester Furtado turned 101 on June 20. A charter member of the SIU (he joined in 1939), Furtado sailed until 1982. The Maryland resident sailed on many different vessels, including ones operated by Sinclair Oil, Mayflower Steamship, Waterman, Calmar, Delta Lines and others. Reminder About MMC Renewals Pete Buttigieg U.S. Transportation Secretary Lucinda Lessley Acting Maritime Administrator According to the latest pandemicera guidance on merchant mariner credentials (MMC) from the U.S. Coast Guard, those documents “may only be extended for up to one year from their date of expiration. Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) (National Endorsements only) that expire between March 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 are extended until the EARLIER of October 31, 2021; OR one (1) year after the initial expiration date of the credential (i.e., one year after the expiration date printed on the credential).” So, for example, a mariner whose credential expired on April 15, 2021, has until October 31 of this year to secure a renewed document. A mariner whose MMC expired in March 2020 should have renewed that document by March 2021. Keep an eye on the National Maritime Center website for the latest guidance. Notices that may affect Seafarers also are posted on the SIU website, both in our news section and in our COVID19 Safety Updates area. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 2020-present Description An account of the resource Volumes LXXXII of the Seafarers Log and beyond Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 2021 Description An account of the resource HOUSTON HALL HOSTS VACCINATION CLINICS STEWARDS COMPLETE RECERTIFICATION CLASS SUNSHINE STATE PROVIDES KEY ASSIST DURING RESCUE BOATMEN APPROVE MORE CONTRACTS COLONIAL PIPELINE EPISODES REINFORCES IMPORTANCE OF JONES ACT TO SECURITY NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GIVES THUMBS DOWN TO ANTI WORKER BILL PROGRESS CONTINUES WITH COVID-19 VACCINES SUNSHINE STATE CREW AIDS STRANDED BOATERS ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS APPROVED MEDINA MAKES HISTORY WITH IMO ELECTION DOT'S VIRTUAL MARITIME DAY OBSERVANCE HONORS U.S. MARINERS PAST AND PRESENT MARITIME GETS STRONG SUPPORT IN HOUSE HEARING PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN ISSUES MARITIME DAY 2021 PROCLAMATION COVID-19: SPOTLIGHT ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF MARINERS SHBP AWARDS $112, 000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS LATE MARINER INSPIRES DONATIONS TO SEAFARERS DISASTER AID FUND UNION, PAUL HALL CENTER MOURN J.C. WIEGMAN EIGHT RECERTIFIED STEWARDS THANKFUL FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT DOT FORBIDS MARIJUANA USE; PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTS ARE REPORTED TO COAST GUARD PAUL HALL CENTER MODIFIES SOME REQUIREMENTS FOR GALLEY TRAINING WHITE HOUSE BOOSTS JONES ACT PROTECTION U.S. SHIPYARDS SUPPORT $42.4 BILLION IN GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT CHARTER MEMBER TURNS 101 REMINDER ABOUT MMC RENEWALS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/2021 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context VOL. 83, NO. 7 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2fbed3d633eca9c9bfb0e85313bae6b8.pdf 93489890b707cf046d41f6003ad5b617 PDF Text Text JULY 2022 VOLUME 84, NO. 7 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Shuler, Redmond Elected To Top Posts at AFL-CIO Delegates to the AFL-CIO convention on June 12 elected Liz Shuler (left) as president and Fred Redmond (right) as secretary-treasurer. SIU President Michael Sacco (center), the longest-serving member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, oversaw the election. Later, President Biden (photo directly below) addressed the delegates. The convention took place in Philadelphia. Page 2. (Photos by Jay Mallin) SIU Helps Observe National Maritime Day SIU officials and apprentices from the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education took part in the National Maritime Day ceremony at DOT headquarters on May 24. Pictured in the front row, from left: SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey, SIU Asst. VP Pat Vandegrift, Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips, SIU VP George Tricker, SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez, Deputy Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley, SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel and MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Duncan. Apprentices from the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education are on stage. Pages 4-5. SHBP Scholarship Winners Page 6 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 1 MTD Convention Coverage Pages 11-14 6/24/22 11:30 AM �President’s Report Cargo Preference Laws Help USA Recent attacks against our nation’s cargo preference laws seem familiar in that they’re apparently designed to capitalize on a crisis. In this case, a pair of Senate resolutions targeting the “ship American” components of cargo preference sprung up in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Cargo preference is sometimes overlooked or misunderstood, but these laws are crucial for U.S. national, economic and homeland security. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, cargo preference “is the general term used to describe U.S. laws, regulations and policies that require the use of U.S.-flag vessels in the movement of cargo that is owned, procured, furnished, or financed by the U.S. Government. It also includes cargo that is being shipped under an agreement of the U.S. Government, or as part of a Government program.” If you remember nothing else about cargo Michael Sacco preference, please let it be the following: The premium for using U.S.-flag ships accounts for less than one percent of program costs, according to our government’s own data. Nevertheless, the completely unnecessary resolutions call for waiving “ship American” rules and diverting cargo to foreign carriers for three years. This would apply not only to cargoes destined for Ukraine, and that’s despite the fact that the law already permits the use of foreign-flag ships if U.S.-flag vessels aren’t available at “fair and reasonable” rates. Preference cargoes typically include military items, food aid, and shipments generated by the U.S. Export-Import Bank. There are corresponding percentage requirements that specify how much of the cargo must be moved on American bottoms, ranging anywhere from 50 to 100 percent. Cargo amounts themselves vary from year to year. For example, according to the Congressional Research Service, U.S. international foodassistance outlays fluctuated from Fiscal Years 2016 to 2020 based in part on demands that changed due to conflicts in Syria, South Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia. In the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021, U.S.-flag ships delivered approximately 650,000 metric tons of food-aid cargoes around the globe. One thing that doesn’t change is the rock-solid rationale for maintaining these laws. Again, we turn to the DOT for the following excerpt about why cargo preference is necessary: “Just as many other seafaring nations have learned, history has taught us that Cargo Preference … is necessary for our national defense and a key driver of domestic and foreign commerce. This requires a U.S.-flag commercial merchant marine that can be called upon in times of war or national emergencies. Therefore, Congress has determined that the United States have a merchant marine sufficient to carry the waterborne domestic commerce and a substantial part of the waterborne export and import foreign commerce of the United States; capable of serving as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency; owned and operated as vessels of the United States by citizens of the United States; composed of the best-equipped, safest, and most suitable types of vessels constructed in the United States and manned with a trained and efficient citizen personnel; and supplemented by efficient facilities for building and repairing vessels.” While we’ve got a long way to go to meet the goal of having American-flag ships carry “a substantial part” of our exports and imports, the SIU wholeheartedly agrees with the above-stated rationale and goals. Moreover, cargo preference laws have helped us answer the bell during all the recent activations – a response that is endangered by efforts to weaken those statutes. Cargo-preference laws are good for America, good for the U.S. maritime industry – and good for the foreign citizens who benefit from many of the cargoes themselves. I thank the Biden administration for supporting these laws, which should be maintained and strengthened. O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Volume 84 Number 7 July 2022 Delegates Elect Shuler, Redmond To Lead AFL-CIO into the Future AFL-CIO Convention delegates on June 12 elected Liz Shuler to serve as president of the federation of 57 unions and 12.5 million members. Shuler is the first woman to hold the office in the history of the labor federation. Delegates also elected Fred Redmond to serve as secretary-treasurer; he is the first African American to hold the office. SIU President Michael Sacco, the longest-serving member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, oversaw the election and later was re-elected to the board. The SIU delegation to the convention also included Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel and Vice Presidents Dean Corgey, George Tricker, Nicholas Celona, Joseph Soresi, Nick Marrone and Tom Orzechowski. Other convention happenings included an in-person address by President Joe Biden, and passage of a pro-Jones Act resolution that was read by Heindel. Immediately after her election, Shuler stated, “We are going to amplify the voices of working people – their hopes, struggles, and demands. This is more than a comeback story. This is a new story, yet to be told. A story we will write, on our terms, to be written by every one of us. A new era for all working people across this country. And generations from now, they’ll tell the story of how we succeeded, together, President Biden tells convention delegates that he remains an ardent supporter of unions. (Photo by Jay Mallin) in solidarity.” In her acceptance speech, Shuler delivered a call to action to organize, innovate and reshape the labor movement to meet the moment that the country is in as it continues to emerge from the COVID19 pandemic. Shuler also announced the AFL-CIO’s plan to activate one million workers throughout all 50 states to participate in the electoral process. Redmond said, “We will keep fighting until every worker in this country has the chance to have a good, union job. Everybody in, nobody out. And we’re going to fix our labor laws and make that a reality. I know what the labor movement does. It brings the marginalized in from the margins. It brings respect to the disrespected. It lets people come together and collectively bargain for their own future.” From 2009 until 2021, Shuler served as the AFLCIO’s secretary-treasurer. She assumed the role of president following the passing of Richard Trumka in 2021. Some of the SIU delegation is pictured on the convention floor. From left in front are SIU VPs Nicholas Celona, Joseph Soresi and Tom Orzechowski. SIU VP George Tricker is at far left in the second row while SIU VP Nick Marrone is third from left in that row. The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Assistant Communications Director & Managing Editor/ Production, Jim Guthrie; Assistant Editor, Nick Merrill; Administrative Support, Jenny Stokes. Copyright © 2022 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The Seafarers International Union engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. SIU President Michael Sacco (right) and SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez participate in the AFL-CIO convention in Philadelphia. 2 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 2 SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel reads a resolution supporting the Jones Act. Delegates approved the statement. (Photo by Jay Mallin) July 2022 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation Ann Phillips, Rear Adm. USN, (Ret.) Maritime Administrator Adm. Karl Schultz Commandant U.S. Coast Guard Daniel Maffei Chairman Federal Maritime Commission SIU Turns Out for Maritime Day Observances In Washington, DC, Elsewhere Across Country Editor’s note: Additional photos from the various National Maritime Day ceremonies are available on the SIU Facebook page. SIU officials and apprentices from the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education contributed to the respectful, appreciative atmosphere May 24 at Department of Transportation (DOT) headquarters as the agency hosted an in-person observance of National Maritime Day. The event (which also was available as a livestream) marked the first in-person National Maritime Day ceremony in the nation’s capital since 2019. SIU officials in attendance included Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, Vice President George Tricker, Assistant Vice President Pat Vandegrift and Port Agent Mario Torrey. Paul Hall Center Apprentices Faith Wood and Alexander Boothby played key roles in the ceremony, which featured remarks from Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips (Rear Adm., USN, (Ret.), U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 3 Schultz, Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei and Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, commanding officer of the Military Sealift Command. Deputy Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley served as the emcee. Seafarers and SIU officials also took part in National Maritime Day observances in Texas, California and Virginia (all of them in person). At the DOT gathering, Buttigieg noted, “It is nice to have human voices reverberating in this atrium again.” He stated, “We are a maritime nation. From the three ships that changed the fate of the American continent, to the naval base in Hawaii whose bombing catalyzed America’s entry into World War II, to the ships carrying most of the things we all count on every day to our nation’s ports, we have always been and will always be a nation whose destiny is connected to the sea.” Buttigieg added, “In peace and in war, our mariners are the reason food reaches families’ tables around the country, the Continued on next page Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer Commanding Officer Military Sealift Command Lucinda Lessley Deputy Maritime Administrator Seafarers LOG 3 6/24/22 11:32 AM �Paul Hall Center Apprentice Alexander Boothby (photo at left) sounds “eight bells” as part of the Transportation Department ceremony in D.C. while Apprentice Faith Wood (above) carries a wreath towards the stage. Union Participates in Events Highlighting Contributions of Merchant Marine Continued from Page 3 reason supplies reach our service members deployed around the world…. Facing a once-in-a-century pandemic, you have adapted. You have kept sailing. You have kept America afloat.” “It’s my distinct honor to be here as MARAD’s 20th administrator,” said Phillips. “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to serve our nation, and to work with so many stakeholders, many of whom are here in person today…. To foster, promote and develop the maritime industry to meet our nation’s current and future economic and security needs.” She continued, “Maritime Day is our annual opportunity to celebrate and commemorate, to honor our maritime history and to make sure our fellow Americans understand how critical the maritime industry has been – and continues to be – to our nation’s success. Most importantly, today we are thankful for the women and men of the U.S. Merchant Marine, and we celebrate their essential role in safeguarding and strengthening our nation.” Schultz said, “From the Coast Guard perspective, the marine transportation system is critical to our nation’s economy and our national security. About 24 percent of our gross domestic product ties to that. And all of us here today, we know the importance of seaborne cargo. We know the importance of a strong U.S. Merchant Marine. But over the past few years, I think Americans are becoming increasingly aware of the ties to their day to day lives.” He added, “In our world, it’s easy to focus on the ships, the ports and the other infrastructure that enable us to execute the mission. But you heard the secretary say it: It’s really about the mariners. It’s not the steel, it’s not the concrete. It’s the people that make this important industry the great industry it is.” Maffei elaborated on the importance of the merchant mariners of WWII, who recently received a Congressional Gold Medal for their service. He said, “Now, more than three-quarters of a century later, we remember their sacrifice and heroism, and that of all U.S. Merchant Mariners who have – right up to the present COVID crisis – put their lives and health on the line in order to ensure the success of U.S. forces and humanitarian efforts abroad. U.S.-flag ships continue to deliver important cargoes, across waterways, to all parts of our country…. On this Maritime Day, we owe them once again our heartfelt gratitude.” Wettlaufer used his speech to look to the future, saying, “To the people in the Among those pictured at the National Maritime Day event in San Pedro, California, on May 22 are SIU Port Agent Gerret Jarman (third from left), SIU Pensioner Mary Lou Lopez (second from left) and representatives from the SIUNA-affiliated SUP and MFOW. President Issues Proclamation For National Maritime Day 2022 From sea to shining sea, whether in still or raging waters, America has always been a Nation of maritime travel. Across our 25,000 miles of waterways and over 360 commercial ports, the United States Merchant Marine is integral to our Nation’s prosperity. From helping move goods throughout the supply chain to supporting our troops wherever they are deployed, the Merchant Marine plays a vital role in the economic security and defense of our country. On National Maritime Day and every day, we honor the Merchant Marines for their service and sacrifice and acknowledge their crucial role in protecting our Nation’s security and commerce. Today, our Merchant Marine remains inextricably linked to our national and economic security and competitiveness. Merchant mariners’ legacy of perseverance and dedication is carried on by today’s civilian mariners. As tyranny and violence again cause the tragic loss of innocent lives and senseless destruction in Europe, our merchant mariners have answered the call of duty by crewing vessels of our United States Ready Reserve, moving vital military cargo to help the Ukrainian 4 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 4 front row here, turn around and look at the [apprentices] from the [Paul Hall Center]. That’s the future. “In 2022, as in 1945, American mariners remain essential to our economy and our defense,” he continued. “The close collaboration between and integration across our commercial and labor partners, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration, the shipbuilding and repair industry, certainly the Department of Defense and the merchant marine allow our nation to maintain and retain a vital strategic advantage. An advantage that allows the joint force to maneuver across the globe at the time and to the place of our choosing, in both peacetime and in conflict.” To close out the ceremony, students from the Paul Hall Center served as wreath tenders and performed the sounding of Eight Bells, as is tradition. Pictured at the National Maritime Day ceremony May 19 in Norfolk, Virginia, are (from left) SIU Safety Director Anthony Houston, SIU Government Services Division Representative Sam Spain, Maersk Line, Limited President/CEO Bill Woodhour and SIU Port Agent DeCarlo Harris. Woodhour gave the keynote speech. people in their defense of freedom. We also salute the remarkable efforts of our entire maritime industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They put the well-being of the American people first, risking their lives to ensure that essential cargoes of medical supplies and personal protective equipment were delivered to those in need across our Nation. As we continue to build a better America, our Merchant Marine plays a pivotal role in securing our coastal and inland waterways so that they are open to trade. No matter the hardship, mariners provide a smooth passage for America’s critical domestic goods and serve as stewards of our Nation’s trading gateways with the rest of the world. My Administration continues its unwavering support of the United States Merchant Marine, as well as the Jones Act, which protects the integrity of our domestic maritime industry, supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, and contributes over $150 billion in economic benefits. We also know that the future success of the vital maritime industry depends on its ability to attract the talent of all Americans and reflect the diversity of the Nation it serves. That is why we are resolved to continue the urgent work of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ranks of the Merchant Marine and to end sexual assault, sexual harassment, and bullying in the workplace. Our Nation’s merchant mariners serve with honor and integrity each and every day. Today, we recognize their service and sacrifice and recommit ourselves to fulfilling the promises and uplifting the values that they continue to protect. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day” to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship in 1819 by the S.S. Savannah. By this resolution, the Congress has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2022, as National Maritime Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day and to celebrate the United States Merchant Marine and maritime industry with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-sixth. JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. July 2022 6/24/22 2:54 AM �From left, Bosun Moussa Hamdy and Third Mate Lucan Shanahan welcome the rescued boater aboard the Endurance. Jack Sparrow? No, but Endurance Crew Rescues Capt. of Black Pearl Seafarers recently rescued an individual boater from a disabled, leaky craft approximately 170 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. SIU and AMO members from the Endurance (operated by TOTE Services for vessel owner American RollOn Roll-Off Carrier) (ARC) performed the operation June 15, shortly after loading more than 1,900 pieces of highpriority military cargo destined for Europe to support ongoing NATO exercises. SIU members aboard the ship during the rescue included Bosun Moussa Hamdy, ABs Michael Otwell, Hussein M. Hussein, Dennis Stevens, Charles Frisella and Joshua Cutchin, Oilers Jorge Valencia Bon, Starling Priester and Denard Williams, Chief Steward Wilfredo Ramos Silva, Chief Cook Michael Page and SA Lynford Robles. The Endurance received a distress call from the Black Pearl, a 30-foot sailboat that was sinking 12 nautical miles from their position. According to a report from ARC, “Once the Black Pearl was in visual range, Endurance Captain Glenn Koshak deftly maneuvered the Endurance into position to lower a rescue ladder and recover the exhausted sailor who was the sole occupant of the boat. Ultimately, he was transferred at sea to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Yellowfin and returned to shore. The swift and professional actions of the M/V Endurance Captain and Crew reflect the best values of the American Merchant Mariner and American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier.” “Helping a sailor in distress on the open seas is a moral imperative regardless of the priority of our cargo. I’m just happy we could help,” said Koshak. The sailboat reportedly had been taking on water for 24 hours and the occupant’s bilge pump stopped working. Koshak reported, “The distressed sailboat was spotted through the binoculars by the AB on watch at about nine nautical miles distance. Meanwhile the chief mate, bosun, and deck crew were readying the starboard pilot ladder and marshalling emergency equipment at the starboard pilot door. The engine crew were readying the ship’s generators to use the bow thruster and getting prepared for maneuvering…. “The mate on watch informed the captain of the Black Pearl of Endurance’s intentions and he stated that the water was above the settee and that he didn’t know how long he would have comms as the water level was nearing the radio equipment. The master of the 868-foot Endurance circled around to the east and cautiously approached the Black Pearl, keeping her at about 20m distance from the starboard side. Once the Endurance had come to a stop and the Black Pearl was positioned near the starboard pilot ladder, the captain of the Black Pearl abandoned his sinking craft and boarded his dinghy. Exhausted, he paddled the small inflatable the 20m to the pilot ladder and boarded the Endurance. “The crew greeted the shipwrecked sailor with urgency, removing his soaked shoes, and giving him blankets and dry clothes. He was checked by the ship’s medical officer, and vitals were relayed to the USCG. All in all, the captain of the Black Pearl was in ok condition with a swollen elbow and a bruise on his side. The steward department made sure he had plenty of Gatorade and food to eat after his exhausting ordeal.” The Endurance then headed back toward Charleston and met the Coast Guard cutter four hours later. “The crew of the Endurance acted with urgency and professionalism to ensure the safe rescue of the captain of the sailboat,” Koshak said. “They put their merchant marine training to the test and because of that a man is alive today. Merchant mariners rely on our brothers and sisters of the sea in times of crisis and always keep a weathered eye on the horizon.” The boat (above) had been leaking for 24 hours off the coast of South Carolina. In photo below, the sailboat’s occupant climbs aboard the SIU-crewed Endurance. Sen. Murkowski Receives SCA Maritime Leadership Award At their annual meeting in Washington, D.C., the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) recently presented U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award. According to the SCA, “The award is given each year to national leaders or elected officials who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support for the nearly 400,000 men and women who serve in America’s shipyards and throughout the domestic industrial base.” “Throughout her time in public office, Sen. Murkowski has been a staunch advocate for the entire American maritime industry and especially for the hundreds of thousands of hardworking men and women who design, build and maintain our domestic fleet,” said SCA President Matthew Paxton. “Hailing from the Last Frontier, Sen. Murkowski knows firsthand the value of a strong maritime sector to our national defense and transport of commerce, and this Senator Lisa Murkowski (right) receives the Maritime Leadership award recognizes her unparalleled leadership and sigAward from Shipbuilders Council of America president Matthew nificant contributions to our industry in Alaska and Paxton (center) and Chairman Ben Bordelon. (Photo courtesy across America.” SCA) July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 5 Murkowski stated, “Since our nation’s founding, in times of conflict and peace, U.S. shipyards have built and maintained the vessels that protect America’s coastlines and waterways, carry the brave men and women of the U.S. military, and secure the movement of domestic and international commerce. The current geopolitical situation in Ukraine and persistent security threats from China demonstrate the need for Congress to prioritize investments into expanding the fleet of the future, particularly building out a robust fleet of polar security cutters. We must ensure our military is positioned to respond to the increased demand for their services as the maritime theater gets increasingly complex. It’s an honor to be recognized with this year’s Maritime Leadership Award and we will continue to be a vocal advocate for these essential national defense programs.” Murkowski currently serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, where she has advocated for the U.S.-flag maritime industry, as well as advancing policies to strengthen investments in Navy force structure and Coast Guard shipbuilding programs. Seafarers LOG 5 6/24/22 2:22 AM �$136,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Members, Dependents Three Seafarers and five SIU dependents were awarded scholarships from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) this year, totaling $136,000. The following Seafarers were selected to receive Charlie Logan Scholarships, as selected by the SHBP Scholarship Committee (consisting of active and retired educators from various colleges and universities from across the country): QMED Kabir Garcia Santiago, Chief Steward Sheneisha Thompson and QMED Justin Nicholson. In addition, the following dependents will also receive awards: Althea Rose Calixto, Fiona Forbes, Gabrielle Newgen, Hala Saleh and Kaylyn Zwernemann. Santiago’s grant was for $20,000, while Thompson and Nicholson each received an award worth $6,000. Each of the dependent scholarships is worth $20,000. Brief profiles of the winners follow. Kabir Garcia Santiago SIU Connection: QMED who joined the union in 2008. Notable: Puerto Rico native who lives in Carolina. Began working at age 10, and began sailing after college. Plans to become a Third Assistant Engineer in the near future. Academic Items: Graduated from Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon in 2005. Applied to multiple maritime academies. Quotable: “It’s difficult to condense 13 years of sailing…. I’m not only an asset because I have what could be considered a spotless professional record, but I have also never been fired from a job, have excellent social skills, an energetic drive, and am hungry for knowledge and always looking to go to the next level.” BA in communications. Plans to earn an engineer’s license. Quotable: “As soon as I heard about the apprentice program, it became crystal clear to me how to get out of the 9-to-5 deathtrap I was in, because I saw I could change the rules. I no longer had to spend all of my time trying to please a company, when I could join a union.” Althea Rose Calixto SIU Connection: Daughter of QMED Larry Calixto. Notable: Played tennis and participated in theater in high school. Worked at a tea house after high school, while enrolled in community college. Academic Items: Currently enrolled in Cosumnes River College, a community college in Sacramento. She has applied to California State University Long Beach and Sacramento. Pursuing a degree in psychology. Quotable: “I have always admired my dad’s dedication to his career, therefore inspiring me to pursue higher education. I plan to maintain good grades while being an undergraduate, allowing me to apply to graduate schools to advance my schooling and future job opportunities, with the intention of eventually giving back to my family.” Fiona Forbes SIU Connection: Daughter of Tugboat Master Vincent Forbes. Notable: Fluent in Japanese and English, written and illustrated two published books, National Honor Society member. Academic Items: Current high school student, dual enrolled in college courses, applied to multiple four-year colleges. Plans to earn a fine arts degree. Quotable: “I can remember sitting on my father’s lap, begging for ‘just one more story’ as I stare at the painting of him that hangs on the living room wall, trying desperately to see his face, hear his voice, feel his warmth for ‘just a little longer’ before he has to set out for another length out at sea.” Gabrielle Newgen SIU Connection: Daughter of QMED Allen Newgen. Notable: Played volleyball, softball, and swam in high school. Multiple volunteer positions. Academic Items: Current honor roll high school student, applied to several colleges in California. Pursuing a degree in business administration or graphic design. Quotable: “I want to create an enterprise that encourages all influential artists to produce a work of art that gives true meaning and has power within their own voice.” Hala Saleh SIU Connection: Daughter of SA Younis Hizam Faid Saleh. Notable: Currently working as a medical assistant while enrolled in a nursing program. Academic Items: Currently enrolled at Henry Ford College. Has applied to multiple four-year schools, with a plan to obtain a nursing degree. Quotable: “I want to contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. In the end, it’s not about me as much as it is about others. What can I do to make the world a better place? How can I, on my own, improve the lives of others?” Kaylyn Zwernemann SIU Connection: Daughter of Tugboat Captain Michael Zwernemann. Notable: Volunteered by planting trees and working in an animal shelter. Active member in five National Honor Societies. Academic Items: Current high school student who has applied to multiple fouryear colleges in Texas. Plans to get a degree in finance. Quotable: “My dad is probably the most sacrificial and hardworking man I know. When I was younger, I always hated the fact that my dad was away for what seemed like every big event working on a tugboat. But as I have grown older, I have gained an understanding that he did this so I could have every dream I have ever dreamed of, and I know now that it probably hurt him just as much as me to be away for some of those big moments.” Sheneisha Thompson SIU Connection: Chief steward who began sailing in 2014. Notable: Currently raising her daughter while managing her Seafaring career and finishing her degree. Academic Items: Is enrolled in Tidewater Community College, aiming to complete her Associates Degree in radiography. Quotable: “I have a success plan which will help me to achieve and manage my degree. I am determined to prove that I am more than capable of what’s required to succeed. I stay focused on studying and turning in assignments ahead of time. I also love to make weekly plans for my studies and decide in advance my goal for the week, which helps me manage my time better.” Justin Nicholson SIU Connection: QMED who has been sailing since 2015. Notable: Worked as a manager in a ski resort, before learning of the Paul Hall Center apprentice program from an old friend from high school. Joined Class 790 at age 33. Academic Items: Graduated from University of Hawaii in 2010, with a 6 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 6 The SHBP Scholarship Committee met virtually in May to finalize the scholarship awards. The committee consisted of Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Dr. Henry Toutain, Dr. Michael Glaser, Dr. Marla Kohlman, Dr. Gayle Olson and Dr. Keith Schlender. Each are current and/or retired educators. July 2022 6/24/22 11:35 AM �UNION HONORED IN TEXAS – The SIU recently received an award from the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, for “leadership in time of crisis.” The recognition stems from various sealift efforts and humanitarian aid. SIU Safety Director Kevin Sykes accepted the honor on behalf of the union. Pictured from left in photo above (taken at the Texas Gulf Coast Working Families Awards Celebration) are Sykes with U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) and SIU Patrolman Clay Casteel; and (remaining photo) Sykes with U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) and SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick. MEETING WITH PRO-MARITIME CONGRESSWOMAN – SIU Asst. VP Joe Vincenzo (right) is pictured with U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Washington) at a kickoff event for Washington State’s 10th District. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU ABOARD ATB ACHIEVEMENT – SIU Asst. VP Kris Hopkins (second from right) meets with Seafarers aboard the Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning vessel. Pictured from left are AB Joseph Andre Gouveia, AE Zach Lindsey, Capt. Ryan Emmons, Hopkins and CM Jon Hendrickson. WITH SEAFARERS IN JACKSONVILLE – OMU Donell Criswell (right in photo above) receives his A-book at the hiring hall, while Chief Cook Arielle Collier (right in photo below) picks up her B-book. Both members are pictured with SIU Port Agent Ashley Nelson. ABOARD GENERAL RUDDER – SIU and AMO members are pictured aboard the training vessel, operated by Crowley during a recent voyage. Pictured in the first row (from left) are CM Rick Caudle, QMED Nasser Aljahmi, 3M Kevin Zeller, 1st AE Sean Holmes, 3M Jack Keating, 2AE Gregory Potemken, AB Andres Martinez, SA Ricardo Escorcia, AB Edwin Zschocher, (back row, from left) Chief Cook Greg Watts, Training CM Ricardo Giannone, 3AE Zachary Weaver, 3AE Cherokee Johnson, Bosun Shaib Juma, Training 1AE Dan Picciolo, Chief Steward Rene Gil, MDR Jack Ford and Capt. Philip Whitney. Thanks to Caudle for the photo, taken in Miami. July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 7 Seafarers LOG 7 6/24/22 2:22 AM �At Sea and Ashore with the SIU ABOARD USNS ALGOL – Seafarers from the Algol and Capella (Ocean Duchess) are pictured during a recent servicing on the West Coast. From left are Recertified Steward Dante Cruz, GUDE Rodolfo Ludovice, GUDE Mohsin Mohamed, Recertified Bosun Artis Williams, Recertified Bosun Antjuan Webb, Electrician Salah Saleh, GUDE Ruel Decrepito and Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman. FULL BOOKS IN ALGONAC – AB Trevor Allgeyer (above) and OMU Timothy McDonald (right in the photo immediately below, with SIU Patrolman Ryan Covert) recently received their respective full Bbooks at the hiring hall. HELPING FELLOW SEAFARERS – The SIU recently gathered donations (mostly entertainment items) for crew members on the President Wilson, who’ve had a longer-than-expected shipyard stay in Shanghai. Above are snapshots of bags being packed at the Oakland hall and then delivered to the President Roosevelt for transport. Pictured from left aboard the Roosevelt in the photo at left are SIU Port Agent J.B. Niday and Third Mate Samuel Synstelien. ABOARD GEM STATE – Seafarers are pictured aboard the PGM-operated vessel (photo at right) after returning to Alameda, California, following a turbo activation ordered by the U.S. Maritime Administration. ABOARD USNS JOHN LEWIS – Vessel master Capt. Doug Voss submitted the three photos directly above – along with kudos for SIU members – from the recently completed sea trials. “We had a great crew on board,” the captain noted. “They were a very fun, hard-working crew. We had a one-week sea trial and it was a success.” While members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters handled the sea trials, CIVMARS from the union’s Government Services Division have since begun sailing aboard the vessel, which was built at General Dynamics NASSCO (a union yard). 8 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 8 July 2022 6/24/22 2:22 AM �ABOARD SLNC YORK – Pictured aboard the Argent Marine vessel in the Pacific Northwest are (far left) AB Clifford Carroll, (second from left) AB Mykel Potter, (second from right) Bosun Derek Minnix and (far right, from left) SIU Patrolman George Owen and Oiler Dennison Forsman. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU ABOARD AMERICAN PRIDE – Pictured aboard the Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning tanker in Port Arthur, Texas, are (photo above, from left) Chief Cook Adolfo Bermudez, SIU Houston Port Agent Joe Zavala and Recertified Steward Richard Jones. Below is Oiler Mario Cruz Levy, also with Zavala. A-BOOK IN OAKLAND – Chief Cook Ahmed Hussain (fourth from left) recently picked up his A-book at the hiring hall. A number of fellow Seafarers congratulated him, including SIU Port Agent J.B. Niday (far right). WELCOME ASHORE – Longtime Seafarer Capt. Randy Isenhart (center) is wrapping up his career aboard Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning’s Resolve. He’s pictured with Chief Mate Chris Mullin (left) and Chief Engineer Kevin Hale. WELCOME ASHORE IN TACOMA – MDR Duane Akers (left) picks up his first pension check at the hiring hall. He’s pictured with SIU Port Agent Warren Asp. (Akers hasn’t completely left the fold. He’s working as a safety director for the union.) July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 9 ABOARD OVERSEAS CHINOOK – Pictured from left aboard the OSG vessel are Chief Cook Gladiz David, SIU Houston Patrolman Clay Casteel and ACU Vidal Vallesteros. GIVING BACK IN ALOHA STATE – Volunteers from the SIU, including Port Agent Hazel Galbiso (above, left), recently helped spruce up a local school. The outreach was part of the “Labor of Love” community services program and included representatives from the Hawaii Ports Maritime Council. A few of the other volunteers are pictured in the photo at right. Seafarers LOG 9 6/24/22 2:22 AM �RALLYING FOR LIVING WAGE – The SIU participated in a demonstration at the Hawaii state capitol calling for a minimum-wage increase with no tip penalty. Pictured from left are SIU Port Agent Hazel Galbiso, former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Director Gino Soquena, and AFGE National Organizer Lisa Akau. RECRUITING IN PHILLY – SIU Philadelphia Safety Director Andre MacCray (right) promotes the union and its affiliated school during a recent career fair. WELCOME ASHORE IN JERSEY CITY – AB Lucas Mejia (left), who started sailing with the union in 1991, picks up his first pension check at the hiring hall. SIU Port Agent Ray Henderson is at right. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU WELCOME ASHORE IN JACKSONVILLE – Chief Cook Thomas Smith (left) receives his first pension check at the hiring hall. Smith began sailing with the SIU in 1981. He’s pictured with SIU Port Agent Ashley Nelson. WELCOME ASHORE IN OAKLAND – QMED Daniel Daligcon (right) picks up his first pension check at the hiring hall. He started sailing with the SIU in 1995. Diana Marrone, executive administrative assistant, is at left. FAMILY TRADITION – The Seafaring lineage is alive and well for Bosun Adiener Alfaro (right) and his son, AB Lexter Alfaro. The father-son team is pictured during a recent voyage aboard the USNS Maury (Ocean Shipholdings). Both members ship from the San Juan hall. WELCOME ASHORE IN NEW ORLEANS – Recertified Steward Eddie Taylor (left), pictured at the hiring hall with SIU Port Agent Chris Westbrook, started shipping with the NMU in 1978, and wrapped up his career with Keystone aboard the Cape Kennedy. He’s shown receiving his first pension check. 10 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 10 SEAFARING SELFIE – SIU Houston Safety Director Kevin Sykes (left) is pictured with AB Adam Simon, who works for G&H Towing. SAFETY TRAINING ABOARD TUG – Longtime Seafarer Capt. John Cox submitted this photo of fellow SIU boatmen Chief Engineer Roberto Rubio (left) and Mate Kent Hayward aboard the G&H Towing boat Frances E. Haden in the Gulf. July 2022 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Maritime Trades Department AFL-CIO 2022 Quadrennial Convention, June 9-10, Philadelphia MTD President Credits Union Members For Dedication, Perseverance in Pandemic Despite facing unprecedented challenges caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the labor movement not only answered the call but also made significant strides, said the leader of the Maritime Trades Department (MTD). MTD President Michael Sacco, who also serves as SIU president, credited rank-andfile members and their unions with living up to their designation as part of the country’s “essential workforce.” Sacco expressed that sentiment in his opening remarks June 9 in Philadelphia, site of the MTD’s quadrennial convention. “Some of you may remember that we were just a week or so away from our 2020 executive board meetings when the pandemic basically overwhelmed North America,” Sacco said. “It’s no exaggeration to say that life hasn’t been the same since then. But we survived, we adapted and we learned. “Do you know what else we did?” he continued. “We delivered! Our members delivered. Our unions delivered. Obviously, there is nothing good about the COVID pandemic itself – but a lot of important things have happened since we had to cancel those meetings in 2020.” Sacco, who was reelected to his position later during the convention, reminded the audience of a period when “you couldn’t find toilet paper or hand sanitizer on the store shelves” and when a runaway-flag ship became stuck in the Suez Canal in 2021. “That’s when people outside our industry began to understand the importance of maritime,” he said. “That’s when the term ‘supply chain’ started to become part of everyday news coverage.” The growing awareness of the industry’s Michael Sacco President, MTD/SIU importance – starting with the significance of workers themselves – can only help bolster the U.S. Merchant Marine and American shipbuilding, Sacco stated. “Additionally, people across the United States are realizing the value of their work – and they’re waking up to the fact that the best way to get what they deserve is by forming or joining a union,” he added. “Our approval ratings are at historic highs. Our publicity is almost nonstop. Workers have won union elections at Starbucks and Amazon, two of the nation’s most high-profile employers. Workers at some Apple stores are also mobilizing for union representation.” He then welcomed delegations from International Longshoremen’s Association; the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association; and the American Federation of Teachers. Those respective unions affiliated with the MTD since the department’s previous convention. The MTD president also touched on his pandemic-era experiences with online connectivity, and in particular web meetings. “It’s amazing how quickly it became part of everyday life,” he said. “What I’ve learned about technology is that it can be a double-edged sword. There is no doubt it can increase efficiency and save money. And there is no doubt that we also lose something if our only interactions with each other are on a computer screen. That’s not an old-school sentiment. It’s a human sentiment.” Like other speakers, Sacco also said it will be vital for workers and their unions “to make sure we’re using online connectivity – and technology in general – to enhance workplaces and to boost productivity while still preserving the relationships that are built over time, in person…. Again, I’m not looking to turn back the clock. But it’s up to us to harness the technology and put it to good use.” Lastly, he noted, “Whatever your personal political views, I hope you recognize that the Biden administration is well on its way to being the most pro-union administration ever. Not only that, the president himself has been an outspoken supporter of American maritime, starting in his first week in office. We’ve made great strides under his leadership, and we’ve also got lots of opportunities for more progress.” Shuler Cites ‘Power of Collective Action’ Federation President Sees ‘Future Where Unions Can Be the Constant’ The head of America’s largest labor organization says that unions can and must play vital roles as technology constantly reshapes workplaces. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered that message June 9 at the Maritime Trades Department convention in Philadelphia. She also expressed the federation’s unwavering support for the U.S. maritime industry. Primarily, she explained her vision for how the labor movement can protect its hard-won gains while remaining vibrant for many years to come. “We cannot sit back and think it’s just going to take care of itself,” Shuler stated. “We want to be that labor movement that’s opening its doors wider than ever, showing workers that we are the place to go to prepare for the future. I see a future where unions can be the constant – where unions can be the solid foundation that people keep coming back to, to learn that next skill, to join that next industry that’s growing and emerging.” She said that, partly as a result of the pandemic, “people are waking up to the power of collective action and unions, like never before. There is activism like we haven’t seen in decades. This is a whole new generation of trade unionists that are showing us all how to be bold, how to take risks, how to be creative and how to be fearless. We need to do the MTD Snapshot July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 11 same.” Shuler mentioned various businesses where people have organized or joined unions in recent months, and noted that new technologies can leave people feeling unsettled. “Our workplaces are changing, especially coming out of the pandemic,” she said. “How do we build that future? It’s about embracing innovation and change. But it’s also about organizing.” Echoing the sentiments of MTD/SIU President Michael Sacco and other speakers, Shuler insisted, “Workers need to have a seat at that table where the decisions about technology are being made. No one knows our industries better than we do. We need to have workers’ voices at every stage of that process. That’s on us, and the labor movement has to prioritize it. We’ve got to keep evolving, and we’ve always been the source for those cutting-edge training programs. The maritime unions are right in the middle of this.” With that in mind, she announced that the federation recently launched the AFL-CIO Technology Institute. “We have to be the ones that shape that technology and control it for workers,” she added. “The industries that are emerging around us, especially coming out of the pandemic – we want to make sure that those are good, union jobs from day one. The Maritime Trades Department is a constitutionally mandated department of the AFL-CIO. It consists of 21 port maritime councils and 24 affiliates (including the SIU), plus executive officers and an executive board. We want to be the source for the highly skilled, most productive workers on the planet. That’s how we get a foothold.” She called for a “solidarity” approach to organizing, and pointed out that during the Amazon campaigns in Alabama, upwards of 15 unions participated, even though most didn’t have a membership stake. She sees that strategy as a model for the future and also said the campaign inspired other organizing drives in different economic sectors. Additionally, Shuler noted the importance of domestic shipbuilding, the Jones Act and cargo preference. “Maintaining a first-class maritime industry is all of our fight,” she said. “Having highly skilled, union, U.S. mariners is how we do that.” She also described U.S. maritime labor as “the most patriotic group of trade unionists. The role that the maritime trades play in keeping our country moving, making sure that our national defense is operable – this is who are movement is, and more people need to see that.” Shuler concluded by designating the Biden administration as “the most prounion administration in history…. That means that working people were at the table as we were planning the country’s recovery. We’re going to keep pushing to get more investment in working people.” She expressed concern about polariza- Because of the pandemic, the MTD’s convention – and its observance of the department’s 75th anniversary – were bumped back from 2021 to June 9-10, 2022 in Philadelphia. There, delegates re-elected Michael Sacco as president; Anthony Gonsiewski Liz Shuler President, AFL-CIO tion among some union members and encouraged everyone to “get back to our roots, focus on issues, get back to faceto-face communication, talk about our shared values and vision. Listen before you talk.” as vice president; and Daniel Duncan as executive secretary-treasurer. They also adopted numerous statements aimed at mapping out the MTD’s future. The convention’s theme was “Anchored in the Past – Full Ahead Toward the Future.” Seafarers LOG 11 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Maritime Trades Department Delegates & Guests Adam Vokac President MEBA Anthony Poplawski President MFOW Anthony Shelton President BCTGM Dave Connolly President SUP Edward Kelly President IAFF Eric Dean President Ironworkers Lonnie Stephenson President IBEW Richard Lanigan President OPEIU Lisa Bolton VP CWA Peter Clark VP ILA Brian Bryant VP Machinists Warren Fairley VP Boilermakers Patrice Caron Exec. VP SIU of Canada Bob Rice Sec.-Treasurer AMO Eric Bunn Sec.-Treasurer AFGE Roland Rexha Sec.-Treasurer MEBA Dale Troll Metal Trades Dept. Harry Kaiser BCTGM Jeanette Bradshaw Michigan Port Maritime Council Robert Howard Chicago Port Maritime Council Louie Diaz Southern California Port Maritime Council John Baker General Organizer ILA Patrick Dolan UA Dan Duncan Sec.-Treasurer MTD Mark Clements Administrator MTD Augie Tellez Exec. VP SIU Dave Heindel Sec. Treasurer SIU George Tricker VP SIU Tom Orzechowski VP SIU Dean Corgey VP SIU Nick Marrone VP SIU Joseph Soresi VP SIU Nicholas Celona VP SIU Govt Svs Karen Horton-Gennette National Director UIW Kris Hopkins AVP SIU Michael Russo AVP SIU Bryan Powell AVP SIU Pat Vandegrift AVP SIU Amancio Crespo AVP SIU Joe Vincenzo AVP SIU Govt Svs Maggie Bowen Plans Administrator Seafarers Bernie Hostein Steelworkers 12 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 12 July 2022 6/24/22 11:40 AM �Maritime Trades Department AFL-CIO 2022 Quadrennial Convention, June 9-10, Philadelphia ITF Official Praises Maritime Labor Cotton Says Jones Act Should be Global Model The top official of a powerful international labor group said the global pandemic called overdue, positive attention to the maritime industry. Steve Cotton, general secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), addressed the Maritime Trades Department convention June 10 in Philadelphia. He discussed the federation’s efforts to help workers in Ukraine; the future of transportation jobs; and the maritime industry’s response to COVID-19. The ITF is a federation of 665 trade unions – including the SIU – representing 20 million workers in 147 countries in the seafaring, port, road, rail and aviation sectors. SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel chairs the federation’s Seafarers’ Section. Cotton described the situation in Ukraine as “very challenging for the global labor movement.” He also mentioned the Seafarers Union of Russia, and noted, “Those friends of a long time are still our friends, and they’re not responsible for the behavior of Putin. We’ve had to very delicately make sure our brothers and sis- ters in Ukraine, who are suffering terribly, are supported by the ITF and all the global union movement, and also deal with the fact that some Russian transport workers are not the devil.” He then described how the pandemic, along with the unrelated grounding of a runaway-flag ship in 2021 in the Suez Canal, “highlighted to the world’s media how much they depend on the world’s seafarers. I frankly feel that we’ve been invisible. COVID has given us a unique opportunity to get into the governing bodies of the United Nations and other policymakers to remind them how critical seafarers and other transport workers are.” Cotton said that throughout the pandemic, “we saw collaboration at the port council level to get seafarers on and off ships. Also, the world saw that seafarers are committed and professional, wherever they’re working…. In some of the worst cases, we had seafarers on ships for 18 months, with no shore leave. “We also saw – not in the U.S. – the inability of governments to react to crisis,” he continued. “Bureaucracy made it very dif- MTD President Michael Sacco, ITF General Secretary Steve Cotton and SIU SecretaryTreasurer David Heindel are pictured before the second day of the convention. ficult for us to move seafarers around, and we lobbied in all of the countries. We also learned that if we want to make a significant difference, we have to be in a conversation with the shipowners, and we worked collaboratively with them. We got a message to United Nations secretary general, who agreed that seafarers should be defined as essential workers and at the top of the list when it comes to moving across borders because of the pandemic.” Nevertheless, the crew-change crisis proved challenging, in part because of “inconsistent application of international rules.” The ITF official then discussed the always-changing nature of work and how the United States’ freight cabotage law can play a vital role in upholding workers’ rights. “You have the Jones Act, and the world is envious,” he said. “You have a power that goes beyond just words…. What you have in the Jones Act is something we need to transfer globally.” Making “green jobs” union jobs is “critical,” Cotton said. “Why is it critical? Because that’s where the money is going. It’s critical that we build better jobs – better union jobs – and we in the ITF are committed to do that.” Cotton commended Heindel’s work in trying to ensure a bright future for transportation workers while not impeding progress. He described those efforts and said they’re ongoing. “How do we make sure that today’s seafarers have got the skills to be tomorrow’s seafarers?” he added. “We have to have a union voice in every single one of those rooms where decisions are being made.” As a prominent example, he stated, “We need you – the strong American labor unions – and the use of the Jones Act to help us establish what is best practice when it comes to constructing wind farms off the coast. Many of our unions in traditional maritime countries don’t have the Jones Act and struggle to keep their men and women at work in the maritime sector. We think wind farms – the construction, the maintenance – could be an opportunity for good, well-paid unionized jobs for nationals all around the world. ITF General Secretary Steve Cotton says the pandemic highlighted the maritime industry’s importance. “We’re not against change,” he added. “We understand the world will continue to develop and change. But we want a say about what it changes. We want to have a conversation about, what does digitalization look like in the ports?... If we can work smarter, yeah, let’s work smarter. But let’s not put people out of work, and let’s not put people out of work without a conversation about what unions want.” Technology can’t replace the entire workforce, he said, pointing to a recent example of another foreign-flag ship that grounded in Baltimore. The eventual freeing of that vessel showed the importance of “skilled, working men and women,” Cotton said. “Let’s not mistake that a computer is going to come along and move that Evergreen ship out of the mud. That takes real people with real skills and the ability to time-manage the challenge.” He concluded, “Strong labor voices do make a difference, and our commitment in the ITF is unending to you.” Rep. Donald Norcross Stresses ‘Buy American,’ Lasting Value of Union Jobs in USA In a wide-ranging address June 10 at the Maritime Trades Department convention in Philadelphia, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-New Jersey) often returned to one key subject: good, union jobs. A longtime electrician and onetime president of the South Jersey Building and Construction Trades Council before his election to Congress, Norcross also underscored his support for the U.S. maritime industry; emphasized the need for unity across the country; promoted workplace safety; and asked rankand-file union members to recognize the pro-labor work of the Biden administration. Norcross, who’s still a union member, pointed to his own family as a prime example of how union apprenticeships can be gateways to rewarding careers. He said he has three grown children: a doctor, a lawyer, and an electrician. Only the latter has paid off his house, the congressman said. “College isn’t the only path” toward a good job, Norcross stated, and the various paths “are of equal value.” One way to ensure availability of good jobs in the trades is by instituting project labor agreements (PLA), he said. President Biden earlier this Congressman Norcross ad- year issued an executive order mandresses the MTD convention and dating that federally funded conemphasizes his support of the struction projects worth at least $35 million must be handled by workers U.S. maritime industry. July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 13 covered by PLAs. Such agreements create and maintain good-paying jobs, promote local hiring and boost safety standards. “PLAs don’t happen accidentally,” said Norcross, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. “They happen because the stage has been set over years. But we know how important they are. They mean good wages, pensions, safety. It only happens because we collectively work together to put people in positions in public office who understand where we come from.” He said that when traveling in an Armed Services Committee capacity, “when I meet the General Dynamics and Boeings and Lockheeds, I always ask to meet with the union president at each site. I want to hear what they have to say.” Turning to maritime, Norcross said the wind energy sector holds great promise for various sectors of the industry. He also expressed his ongoing support for the Jones Act, and said the pandemic opened the public’s eyes regarding the importance of maritime. “The supply chain does matter, doesn’t it?” he asked. “Buy American means we have a supply chain that we’re not going to (have) to worry about whether the Chinese are going to try to disrupt it. That’s as real as you are sitting here. It is unbelievable on a classified level what we see going on throughout our country. I think we’ve turned a corner; now, we need to make sure we do it. We start with Buy American and we make sure we have the skillsets back here at home.” Speaking about both the maritime industry specifically and the U.S. workforce generally, Norcross added, “You don’t build an industry or lose it overnight…. People are beginning to understand you don’t just snap your fingers” and have a well-trained, reliable workforce in place. Looking towards the midterms later this year, Norcross reminded the audience that Biden “uses the word ‘union’ proudly. This is a big deal.” The congressman called for unity and said when it comes to union involvement in politics, “It’s not about what team you’re on. It’s about what MTD President Michael Sacco (left), U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-New Jersey) we do: helping bring home a paycheck so they can take care of their family. If we get stuck in these (partisan) corners, it’s not a good outcome…. I’ve been on picket lines and nobody likes a fight more than me. But I was on the (Capitol) floor on January 6. That’s not my country. This is not a blue or red issue; this is an American issue as fundamental as anything we do.” Seafarers LOG 13 6/24/22 12:03 PM �Maritime Trades Department AFL-CIO 2022 Quadrennial Convention, June 9-10, Philadelphia ‘U.S. Merchant Marine is Essential’ FMC Commissioner Notes Growing Awareness of Maritime The U.S. maritime industry collectively should capitalize on the growing awareness of its essential roles. Carl Bentzel, a commissioner with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), emphasized that view June 9 at the Maritime Trades Department convention in Philadelphia. The FMC is self-described as “the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.” Bentzel said that the COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted “the essential character of transportation…. The U.S. Merchant Marine is an essential component of our industrial base and our security. We can’t rely on foreign shipping to provide our nation’s objectives.” He also said that while the FMC is not involved in Jones Act issues, he strongly supports maintaining the century-old law, which is vital to U.S. national, economic and homeland security. (The Jones Act requires that cargo moving between domestic ports is carried aboard vessels that are crewed, built, flagged and owned American.) “It was always something that offended me, that we would consider ceding our territory, our navigable waters, to some foreign nation,” Bentzel said regarding those who would weaken or eliminate the law. “It would be like giving up the state of Nebraska to another nation. We can’t consider that. It’s stunning when we even consider” such proposals. “If you work in the United States, you should be subject to our laws. We should have U.S. health, safety and labor standards. It’s a disappointment to even have to argue this.” He noted the devastating consequences Australia has experienced due to wiping out their own freight cabotage laws. Bentzel added, “During the pandemic, Jones Act carriers are transporting cargo on a timely basis. It’s also getting there to the offshore islands and Puerto Rico. Rates have not gone up. By comparison, the shipping rates on (foreign flag) international cargo shipping have gone up 300 to 500 percent, and it’s taking two to three times longer to travel.” The commissioner pointed out there aren’t many U.S.-flag ships trading internationally, which leaves the country potentially vulnerable. “One-hundred percent of every single container used in the world is built by the Chinese government,” he said. “Forty-three percent of all ships are built by China,” while roughly 80 percent of the world fleet sails under runaway flags.” Bentzel then talked about the original debate concerning the Maritime Security Act of 1996 (a law that created the Maritime Security Program). He read comments from the late U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) – an honorary SIU member. The senator explained the maritime industry’s importance and said we cannot rely on the goodwill of foreign nations to transport military cargo and other vital supplies. “Those comments are applicable today, perhaps even more so,” Bentzel said. He then focused on ways to grow the in- FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel dustry. “We should look at this crisis (the pandemic) as an opportunity to make the case that we have to have a (stronger) U.S. presence in (international) shipping,” Bentzel said. “I am a regulator, but in my capacity, I will do anything I can to support and promote the presence of U.S.-flag shipping and U.S. Merchant Mariners.” He concluded, “It is an industrial base that is strategically vital to the United States. We’ve spent too little energy and too little time and too little effort at the federal level doing what we could. I’m going to be working with you to do whatever I can, but it’s really up to your folks in Washington to come up with some plans. There is an opportunity; people recognize that our supply chain is handled by an industry. Before this (pandemic), goods just magically appeared. Let’s capitalize.” Speakers Tackle Labor, Maritime Issues Delegates and guests at the MTD convention heard from an array of speakers representing various segments of the maritime industry and the labor movement. Those speakers included BCTGM Secretary-Treasurer David Woods (above, left); Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Bill Doyle (second from left); Adriana O’Hagan of the American Federation of Teachers (second from right); and Philadelphia Central Labor Council President Pat Eiding (far right). Many of the convention’s attendees are pictured in photo at immediate right. 14 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 14 July 2022 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Important Notice: Norfolk Hall Renovations, Temporary Offices Extensive renovations to the hiring hall in Norfolk, Virginia, are expected to commence soon. At press time, the union secured temporary office space that will be utilized during the renovation period. The address of the temporary office is 111 Mill Creek Parkway, Suite 100, Chesapeake, Virginia, 23323. That facility is located 14 miles from the Norfolk hall. The phone and fax numbers for the hall will remain unchanged. “The planning for these renovations has been comprehensive, and I’m confident that the membership will be pleased with the re- sults,” said SIU Assistant Vice President Pat Vandegrift, who is overseeing the project. “It’s definitely time to make these improvements, and we’re still retaining the convenience of the hall’s location, which is near both the waterfront and a main highway.” An exact move-in date wasn’t known at press time but will be posted on the SIU website, communicated via the union’s text service, and published in upcoming editions of the LOG. The renovations are expected to last several months and possibly as long as a year. Contact the hall for more information. Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from May 14 - June 15. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of June 15. Port A Total Registered Total Shipped All Groups All Groups B C A B Registered on Beach Trip C Reliefs All Groups A B C WellCheck Provides Fast, Convenient Vax Card Storage Thanks to a partnership between the SIU and WellCheck, mariners can now verify their COVID19 cards with state databases, store them digitally on their devices, and call up the information in an instant – all for free. This service, which is being offered to members as an optional convenience, allows mariners to digitally authenticate their vaccine records. This is an important step that increases the card’s acceptance rate in some locations, including foreign ports and some large events. Once verified, the information is then stored digitally thru the WellCheck app, as well as automatically uploaded to the member ’s online SIU member portal. All members are strongly en- couraged to upload their vaccine cards through the WellCheck app, even if they have previously submitted their information. Additionally, when a member receives a COVID-19 booster shot, they are encouraged to upload their updated vaccine card through WellCheck. Members can also save their verified vaccine information to their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet on their mobile devices, to ensure they have ready access even if they lose internet connectivity. This is an added service being provided to the membership at no cost, and is not mandatory. To g e t s t a r t e d , s e e the May 17 post on the SIU website or visit: https://tinyurl.com/ bdz48avh July & August Membership Meetings Piney Point..........................*Tuesday : July 5, Monday: August 8 Algonac...........................................Friday: July 8, August 12 Baltimore........................................Thursday: July 7, August 11 Guam............................................Thursday: July 21, August 25 Honolulu...........................................Friday: July 15, August 19 Houston..........................................Monday: July 11, August 15 Jacksonville...................................Thursday: July 7, August 11 Joliet..............................................Thursday: July 14, August 18 Mobile.....................................Wednesday: July 13, August 17 New Orleans....................................Tuesday: July 12, August 16 Jersey City...........................................Tuesday: July 5, August 9 Norfolk..............................................Friday: July 8, August 12 Oakland.......................................Thursday: July 14, August 18 Philadelphia......................Wednesday:July 6, August 10 Port Everglades............................Thursday: July14, August 18 San Juan................................... ...Thursday: July 7, August 11 St. Louis.............................................Friday: July 15, August 19 Tacoma...........................................Friday: July 22, August 26 Wilmington..................................Monday: July 18, August 22 * Piney Point change in July due to Independence Day observance Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 15 Seafarers LOG 15 6/24/22 11:26 AM �Inquiring Seafarer Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast This month’s question was answered by upgraders at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Maryland. Question: What was the most memorable vacation you’ve taken since becoming a mariner? Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Brandy Baker QMED Spain in 2009, back when I first started in the union. I went to Madrid, and the experience made me want to do and see more. It was a life-changing experience for me, and it put clouds under my feet, it gave me the urge to travel more. Nicholas Celona, Vice President Government Services HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 Vanessa Brumsey-Osbourne Chief Cook My best vacation was during off-time at work, when we went to Saipan. It’s gorgeous, and a day’s sail from Guam. The water was so blue, and you could see your toes through the water. It was a great time. ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 Timothy Paul AB Scotland, 2007. I went over with my pregnant wife for our anniversary, and we came home with a daughter! But I love that I have been able to travel and see the world, both on a ship and in my free time. GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 Lance Gibson GUDE I went to Cancun for an anniversary trip with my wife. It was a surprise I set up for her, and she had no idea where we were going until we got to the airport. The smile on her face when she found out was priceless. And we’ve been married for 14 years. HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 Michael Zabielski DEU While working on the OSG Houston while it was in the yard, we went to the Bahamas. We saw the palm trees, went snorkeling, we went fishing from the deck of the ship. It was a great time. Ernest Grant DEU I’ve been on some tours that felt like vacations when we went ashore. Belgium was great – the people were so nice, the food was awesome, and their chocolate really is the best. They didn’t speak a lot of English, but they were so nice to me. JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 Ben Thuringer OMU I went to the Amalfi Coast in 2021. My intent was to tour the ruins of Pompeii, but I didn’t know I needed a reservation! So, I drove my rental car down the coast, and camped out on the beach for the night. It was an amazing trip. MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4001/4002 16 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 16 Pic From The Past In 1978, the SIUcrewed Delta Sud received the prestigious Jones F. Devlin award for an outstanding safety record. When the award was presented, the vessel had operated for 773 consecutive days without a single lost-time accident to any crew member. Among those pictured on the vessel in New Orleans are Steward/Cook Edward Vieira (left) and AB John Sanfferer (third from left). Vessel master Capt. W.L. Easter is fourth from left, accepting the certificate from Capt. E.R. Seamen, marine operations manager Delta Line. In that era, the Devlin award was sponsored by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. It’s still presented today, by the Chamber of Shipping of America. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with other Seafarers LOG readers, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. High-resolution digital images may be sent to webmaster@seafarers.org July 2022 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. DEEP SEA GREGORY AGREN Brother Gregory Agren, 70, began his career with the SIU in 1987 when he sailed aboard the USNS Bartlett. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. Brother Agren most recently shipped on the Cape Island. He makes his home in Port Angeles, Washington. GERTRUDIS ARZU Sister Gertrudis Arzu, 65, started sailing with the Seafarers in 1999, initially working on the Richard G. Matthiesen. She was a steward department member and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Sister Arzu most recently sailed on the Maersk Kinloss. She lives in the Bronx, New York. STEVE BIGELOW Brother Steve Bigelow, 67, donned the SIU colors in 1973 when he shipped on the Portland. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. Brother Bigelow was an engine department member and concluded his career on the Reliance. He calls Edmonds, Washington, home. JUSUF DJUNED Brother Jusuf Djuned, 66, signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1981, initially sailing aboard the Innovator. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Djuned’s final vessel was the Overseas Ohio. He makes his home in Seattle. WALTER FEY Brother Walter Fey, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1981. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Fey’s first vessel was the Independence; his last, the Chemical Explorer. He is a Philadelphia resident. ROMAN GENETIANO Brother Roman Genetiano, 68, signed on with the SIU in 1990, first sailing aboard the Independence. July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 17 He shipped in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Genetiano most recently sailed aboard the USNS Pililaau. He resides in Honolulu. ROMARICO HINAYON Brother Romarico Hinayon, 67, embarked on his career with the SIU in 2000. A steward department member, he upgraded on numerous occasions at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. Brother Hinayon first shipped aboard the Coast Range. He concluded his career aboard the Manulani and makes his home in Long Beach, California. VERNON HUELETT Brother Vernon Huelett, 66, started sailing with the union in 1980, initially working on the Gemini. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 1986. Brother Huelett last shipped on the Dodge Island and settled in Houston. ABUBAKAR IDRIS at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Ismail concluded his career on the Dodge Island and makes his home in Dearborn, Michigan. Brother Simbler upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. He last sailed on the New York and is a resident of Tyler, Texas. departments and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Vega’s final vessel was the USNS Gilliland. He resides in New York. JOHN JASINSKI THESSOLONIAN SMITH PATRICK SMITH Brother John Jasinski, 69, signed on with the union in 2003. He first sailed with Keystone Shipping Services and worked in the deck department. Brother Jasinski upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He most recently shipped on the Burns Harbor and is a resident of Marquette, Michigan. Brother Thessolonian Smith, 73, began his career with the SIU in 2005. He shipped in the steward department and initially sailed aboard the Lykes Explorer. Brother Smith upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. He most recently shipped aboard the Resolve and resides in Alexandria, Virginia. Brother Patrick Smith, 65, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1982. He initially sailed with Atlantic Diving. Brother Smith upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2012. He was last employed by Great Lakes Towing and resides in Lakewood, Ohio. JAMES KASHA Brother James Kasha, 65, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1997, initially shipping on the McDonnell. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Kasha last shipped aboard the St Louis Express. He lives in Dunnellon, Florida. ELKANAH LADIA Brother Abubakar Idris, 70, joined the union in 1997. He was a deck department member and first sailed aboard the Overseas Philadelphia. Brother Idris upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He most recently worked on the Overseas Key West and callas Beaumont, Texas, home. Brother Elkanah Ladia, 70, donned the SIU colors in 2001. He first shipped aboard the Keystone Texas and worked in the deck department. Brother Ladia upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2007. He most recently sailed aboard the Louisiana and resides in Charleston, South Carolina. HUGO INFANTE JAMES SIEGER Brother Hugo Infante, 65, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1994, initially sailing on the Sea Lion. He was a member of the engine department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. Brother Infante last shipped on the Dewayne T. Williams and lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. Brother James Sieger, 70, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1973 when he shipped on an Interseas Bulk Carriers vessel. He worked in the engine department and upgraded on several occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Sieger concluded his career on the Maersk Seletar. He lives in West Babylon, New York. TAHA ISMAIL KENNETH SIMBLER Brother Taha Ismail, 65, joined the SIU in 1999 when he sailed on the Anders Maersk. He was a steward department member and upgraded Brother Kenneth Simbler, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1988. He first sailed aboard the Inger and worked in the deck department. GREAT LAKES RANDY SORIANO Brother Randy Soriano, 54, joined the SIU in 2004. A steward department member, he first sailed aboard the Jack Lummus. Brother Soriano’s final vessel was the USNS Montford Point. He lives in the Philippines. FRANK STRONG Brother Frank Strong, 67, joined the union in 2001 and initially sailed on the Cape Ducato. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded on numerous occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Strong concluded his career aboard the Pelican State and settled in Houston. EDDIE TAYLOR Brother Eddie Taylor, 70, signed on with the Seafarers in 2001. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. Brother Taylor worked for Keystone Shipping Services for the duration of his career and last sailed aboard the Cape Kennedy. He makes his home in New Orleans. JUAN VEGA Brother Juan Vega, 69, became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1998 when he shipped on the Long Lines. He sailed in all three INLAND DARRYL ATHERLEY Brother Darryl Atherley, 62, donned the SIU colors in 2007 when he shipped on the Integrity. A deck department member, he upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Brother Atherley’s final vessel was the Achievement. He lives in Yankeetown, Florida. MICHAEL LAS DULCE Brother Michael Las Dulce, 56, signed on with the union in 1986 when he sailed aboard the Columbia. He worked in the engine department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. Brother Las Dulce most recently sailed aboard the Liberty Island and settled in Cudjoe Key, Florida. NMU LLOYD DAVID Brother Lloyd David, 66, joined the Seafarers International Union during the 2001 SIU/ NMU merger. He was first employed by Marine Personnel and Provisioning and sailed in the steward department. Brother David upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions and last sailed aboard the Argonaut. He resides in Philadelphia. Seafarers LOG 17 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Final Departures DEEP SEA GEORGE ARPIN Pensioner George Arpin, 94, passed away May 9. Born in Webster, Massachusetts, he joined the SIU in 1949. Brother Arpin was a steward department member and initially sailed with Waterman Steamship. He concluded his career aboard the Walter Rice before retiring in 1985. Brother Arpin was a resident of Boynton Beach, Florida. MARK CARPENTER Brother Mark Carpenter, 60, died April 27. A Connecticut native, he started sailing with the Seafarers International Union in 1986. Brother Carpenter shipped in the deck department, initially aboard the USNS Kane. He most recently worked on the Maersk Columbus and lived in Union, South Carolina. MACK FLORES Pensioner Mack Flores, 79, passed away May 16. He became a member of the union in 1986, first working aboard the USNS Algol. Brother Flores sailed in the deck department. He became a pensioner in 2011 after concluding his career on the Liberty Grace. Brother Flores was a Houston resident. JOHN FORBES Pensioner John Forbes, 91, died May 19. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1951. A steward department member, he first sailed aboard the Alcoa Runner. Brother Forbes’ final vessel was the Carolina. He became a pensioner in 1992 and settled in Mobile, Alabama. WILLIAM HALE Brother William Hale, 88, passed away April 19. He donned the SIU colors in 1951 when he sailed aboard the Pan Atlantic. Brother Hale was a deck department member and last shipped on the Mount Washington. He resided in Slidell, Louisiana. 18 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 18 GREGORY HILL Brother Gregory Hill, 66, died December 26. Born in Maryland, he joined the Seafarers International Union in 1971. Brother Hill was a member of the deck department and first sailed with Interseas Bulk Carriers. He last shipped on the Anchorage in 1995 and called Laurel, Delaware, home. GREGORY JOHNSON Pensioner Gregory Johnson, 67, passed away May 5. He started sailing with the Seafarers in 1977 when he worked on the Baltimore. A deck department member, Brother Johnson last sailed on the Maersk Missouri in 2010. He became a retiree the following year and settled in Ronkonkoma, New York. MAURICE KRAMER Pensioner Maurice Kramer, 96, died May 8. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and joined the union in 1945. Brother Kramer was first employed by New York Central Railroad Company and was a deck department member. He last worked with Delta Steamship Lines before becoming a pensioner in 1982. Brother Kramer lived in Metairie, Louisiana. JOHN LEVASSEUR Pensioner John Levasseur, 74, passed away May 4. He signed on with the SIU in 1969, initially sailing with Hudson Waterways. Brother Levasseur was a deck department member. He last shipped on the USNS Yano and became a pensioner in 2012. Brother Levasseur lived in Wolcott, Connecticut. PATRICK MAHER Pensioner Patrick Maher, 74, died May 6. He donned the SIU colors in 1991 when he shipped on the Independence. Brother Maher worked in the engine department. He last sailed aboard the Horizon Reliance and became a pensioner in 2012. Brother Maher called Alton, Missouri, home. GEORGE MAJOR Pensioner George Major, 86, passed away March 12. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1967, initially sailing aboard the Cortland. Brother Major shipped in the steward department. He last sailed aboard the Cape Mohican and went on pension in 1994. Brother Major lived in Jacksonville, Florida. VARNEY MILNER Pensioner Varney Milner, 76, died April 23. A deck department member, he joined the union in 2001. Brother Milner’s first vessel was the Matej Kocak; his last, the Comet. He retired in 2010 and settled in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. KAID MOHAMED Pensioner Kaid Mohamed, 66, passed away March 10. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1989. The steward department member’s first vessel was the Anders Maersk. Brother Mohamed last shipped on the Keystone State in 2002. He began collecting his pension in 2021 and resided in Oakland, California. JOHN PONTI Brother John Ponti, 67, died April 3. He started sailing with the union in 1977 when he worked on the Overseas Vivian. Brother Ponti was an engine department member and last sailed aboard the Independence in 1985. He lived in Maui, Hawaii. JOSE RADONA Pensioner Jose Radona, 83, passed away March 11. He joined the SIU in 1999, initially shipping on the Independence. Brother Radona was a member of the deck department and last sailed aboard the Jack Lummus. He became a pensioner in 2010 and settled in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. RUSTY STEWART Pensioner Rusty Stewart, 67, died April 30. Born in Los Angeles, he became an SIU member in 1972. Brother Stewart sailed in the steward department, and his first vessel was the Merrimac. He most recently shipped aboard the Liberty and began collecting his pension in 2020. Brother Stewart called Poulsbo, Washington, home. PETROS TRIANTAFILOS Pensioner Petros Triantafilos, 82, passed away April 14. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1969 when he shipped on the Western Clipper. Brother Triantafilos worked in the engine department and last sailed aboard the Mariner. He became a pensioner in 2005 and lived in Athens, Greece. RENE YANES Pensioner Rene Yanes, 88, died April 23. He signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1969. An engine department member, Brother Yanes first sailed on the Cottonwood Creek. After concluding his career aboard the Overseas Harriette, he retired in 1998. Brother Yanes made his home in Martinsburg, West Virginia. GREAT LAKES CLARENCE MASON Pensioner Clarence Mason, 92, passed away April 1. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 1966. An engine department member, Brother Mason first worked for Great Lakes Associates. He last sailed aboard the Presque Isle and went on pension in 1994. Brother Mason lived in Superior, Wisconsin. INLAND CHARLES CHARNOCK Pensioner Charles Charnock, 85, died May 8. He signed on with the SIU in 1970, initially working with Gulf Atlantic Transport Company. Brother Charnock sailed in the deck department. He concluded his career with Piney Point Transportation in 1997. Brother Charnock resided in Tangier, Virginia. JOSEPH ZORBACH Pensioner Joseph Zorbach, 78, passed away April 26. A member of the engine department, he joined the union in 1971. Brother Zorbach was employed by McAllister Towing of Baltimore for most of his career. He became a pensioner in 2000 and called Ocean City, Maryland, home. NMU GEORGE BROWN Pensioner George Brown, 78, died March 25. He sailed with the NMU prior to the 2001 merger with SIU. Brother Brown was an engine department member. He last sailed aboard the Eric G. Gibson before becoming a pensioner in 2008. Brother Brown made his home in Shreveport, Louisiana. In addition to the foregoing individuals, the following union members have also passed away. Insufficient information was available to develop summaries of their respective careers. NAME AGE Bristow, Ray 86 Brown, Harold 71 Bruff, Noel 82 Clarke, Ruben 84 Cormier, Paul 95 Denson, Larry 73 Dingas, Loucas 83 Gutierrez, Luis 70 Horsford, Cedric 95 Hunter, Raymond 92 Hunter, Theodore 96 Karalekas, Nicholas 94 Kirksey, James 90 Morales, Oscal 96 Pablo, Franklin 81 Paterson, Jay 84 Rivera, Alejandro 87 Sutton, Troy 96 Thompson, Vincent 83 Williams, Emmitt 94 DOD 05/01/2022 03/19/2022 01/15/2022 03/16/2022 03/21/2022 05/03/2022 03/27/2022 02/22/2022 05/04/2022 04/22/2022 02/19/2022 04/16/2022 04/07/2022 03/24/2022 03/22/2022 04/13/2022 03/19/2022 03/13/2022 05/21/2022 05/05/2022 July 2022 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings POTOMAC EXPRESS (Marine Personnel & Provisioning), February 27 – Chairman Richard Hitchcock, Secretary Armon Bailey, Educational Director Ricardo Ducay, Deck Delegate Tyler Peyton. Members discussed various issues with vessel and contract. Bosun to send documented issues to headquarters. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked for more assistance with steward department as there are two serving areas to satisfy. Crew gave thanks for the two apprentices on board from the Piney Point school. New flatscreen TV purchased from ship’s fund. Members requested new mattresses, more vacation and Wi-Fi. MAERSK SELETAR (Maersk Line, Limited), March 5 – Chairman Cleofe Castro, Secretary Ronald Byrd, Educational Director Jerome Culbreth, Deck Delegate Michael Sherman, Engine Delegate Jason Fuller. New sound system in crew lounge and in gym. Captain instructed crew to come to him with purchase requests. Secretary advised members to keep documents up to date and renew them well in advance. Educational director encouraged crew to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center and reminded them to get booster shots before attending. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship to receive new grill, smoker and pizza oven. Members asked for better Wi-Fi. All rooms need 110 voltage converters. Crew requested higher taxi fare allowance for airport trips and more vacation time. New mattresses needed. Steward department was thanked for their service. Next port: Newark, New Jersey. MAERSK CHICAGO (Maersk Line, Limited), March 13 – Chairman Leoncio Gadingan, Secretary Norma West, Educational Director Jing Hui Huang, Engine Delegate Syed Iqbal. Members requested The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. more vacation pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like physicals to be required once per year instead of every six months. Ship is getting new blankets, pillows and towels. OVERSEAS NIKISKI (Overseas Ship Management), March 27 – Chairman Paulin Augustin, Secretary Steve Concepcion, Educational Director Fontanos Ellison, Deck Delegate Nelxon Diego, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley, Steward Delegate Nelson Bernardez. Educational director reiterated the importance of upgrading at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members can find many forms on the SIU website. Crew requested new pillows, washcloths, water bottles, and refrigerators in rooms. Wi-Fi is slow on board, making online communication difficult. MAERSK HARTFORD (Maersk Line, Limited) March 27 – Chairman Anecito Limboy, Secretary Stephan Osovitz, Deck Delegate Romulo Tubon. New refrigerator received for crew lounge. Chairman encouraged members to contribute to SPAD (Seafarers Political Activity Donation, the union’s voluntary political action fund) and reminded crew to leave clean rooms and linen for oncoming crew. Educational director advised crew to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center. Deck delegate reported beef regarding chief mate and assignment of weekend hours. Members requested a decrease in time needed for retirement and an increase in pension payments. Crew also desires a cost-of-living increase in new contract. POTOMAC EXPRESS (Marine Personnel & Provisioning), April 3 – Chairman Richard Hitchcock, Secretary Armon Bailey, Educational Director Darrell Goggins, Deck Delegate Tyler Peyton, Engine Delegate Kevin Johnson, Steward Delegate Mark Keller. Members reviewed old business and discussed several items relating to OT payments. Crew wants patrolman on board when arriving at the coast and would like to hear about upcoming contract. Union reps are also wanted aboard ship to discuss unresolved issues. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at the Piney Point school and to keep documents up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested fans that fasten to the wall in rooms and safety mats outside of bathroom. Help needed in galley. Members would like to see 20 for 30 vacation and wage increases. JOHN PAGE (Sealift Inc.), April 17 – Chairman Ronmel Lopez Miranda, Secretary Aaron HeltonCox, Educational Director Nathan Bryant, Deck Delegate John Wahl Engine Delegate Wayne Linnette, Steward Delegate Cameron Azadi. Captain discussed upcoming crew change. Educational director underscored the upgrading opportunities at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. He reminded members to keep documents up to date. Issues discussed regarding garbage sorting and penalty pay in deck department. Crew asked for clarification on ship restriction. Members read communications. Crew requested DVD players in crew lounge, TVs in every room, repair to sauna, a treadmill in gym and additional bumper plates. Members would like a raise in vacation pay. TAINO (Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning), April 24 – Chairman Donley Johnson, Secretary Kimberly Strate, Deck Delegate Rafael Franco, Engine Delegate Shewanna Stephenson, Steward Delegate Digna Castillo. No beefs Aboard New Tug AB Kenneth Bolin (right) and SIU Houston Patrolman Kelly Krick are pictured aboard the new Seabulk hybrid tug Spartan, believed to be the first hybrid vessel in the company’s fleet. or disputed OT reported. Chairman motioned to make changes to contract wording relating to rest periods, emergency duties and drills, and coffee time. ALLIANCE NORFOLK (Maersk Line, Limited), May 13 – Chairman Richard Gathers, Secretary Timothy Dowd, Educational Director Marvin Sacaza, Deck Delegate Ramsey Ingram, Steward Delegate John Ward. Crew reviewed old business, most of which has been completed. Educational director recommended members upgrade at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested more food supplies and raises in vacation time. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 19 requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Sea­farers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­quently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Seafarers LOG 19 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates The following is a list of courses that currently are scheduled to be held at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland during the next several months. More courses may be added. Course additions and cancellations are subject to change due to COVID-19 protocols. All programs are geared toward improving the job skills of Seafarers and promoting the American maritime industry. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Title of Start Date of Course Date Completion Title of Start Date of Course Date Completion Certified Chief Cook July 11 August 12 August 15 September 16 September 19 October 21 October 31 December 2 December 5 January 5 Deck Department Upgrading Courses Able Seafarer-Deck August 29 September 16 October 17 November 4 November 28 December 16 Radar/ARPA October 10 October 21 Lifeboat/Water Survival August 1 August 12 August 29 September 9 September 26 October 7 October 24 November 4 November 21 December 2 Fast Rescue Boat August 22 August 26 RFPNW August 1 August 19 September 26 October 14 November 14 December 2 Leadership and Management Skills August 8 August 12 Advanced Shiphandling August 22 September 2 Advanced Meteorology September 12 September 16 Advanced Stability September 5 September 9 Engine Department Upgrading Courses RFPEW July 25 August 19 September 26 October 21 November 14 December 9 Engine Department Upgrading Courses Engineroom Resource Management August 1 August 5 Steward Department Upgrading Courses ServSafe Management August 8 August 12 September 12 September 16 October 24 October 28 November 28 December 2 Advanced Galley Operations August 15 September 9 October 10 November 4 Chief Steward July 18 August 12 September 12 October 7 November 14 December 9 Safety/Open Upgrading Courses Combined Basic/Advanced Firefighting September 19 September 23 Medical Care Provider September 26 September 30 Basic Training August 8 August 12 October 3 October 7 Basic Training Revalidation July 11 July 11 July 15 July 15 August 1 August 1 August 5 August 5 Basic Training/Adv. FF Revalidation August 29 September 2 December 12 December 16 Marine Electrician October 31 December 2 Government Vessels July 18 July 22 August 1 August 5 August 15 August 19 August 29 September 2 September 19 September 23 September 26 September 30 October 17 October 21 October 24 October 28 November 7 November 10 December 5 December 9 Marine Refer Tech September 19 October 28 Tank Ship-DL (PIC) Advanced Refer Containers July 18 July 29 Tank Ship Familiarization DL October 24 October 28 Tank Ship Familiarization LG August 15 August 19 October 31 November 4 FOWT August 29 September 23 October 24 November 18 Junior Engineer July 11 September 2 September 19 November 11 Welding July 11 July 29 September 26 October 14 October 31 November 18 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name_________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)_________________________ (Cell)_________________________ Date of Birth___________________________________________________________________ Deep Sea Member o Lakes Member o Inland Waters Member o If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #_______________________ Book #__________________________________ Seniority_____________________________ Department_____________________________ Home Port____________________________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? o Yes o No If yes, class # and dates attended___________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? oYes o No _____________________________________________________________________________ With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. 20 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 20 October 24 October 28 COURSE ____________________________ ____________________________ START DATE _______________ _______________ DATE OF COMPLETION ________________________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ____________________ Date On: _______________________________ Date Off:____________________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________________ DATE______________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 7/22 July 2022 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Paul Hall Center Classes Apprentice Water Survival Class #882 – Graduated May 20 (above, in alphabetical order): Christian Alvarado, Amari Cowell, Jerwin Dela Cruz, Tahtyana Edmond, Omar Fahmie, Tyree Harris, Clayton Laulainen, Christopher Lopez, Joshua Moore, Sherwin Murrell, Kelvin Oliver Jr., Ahmad Quarles Jr., Alexander Reay, Kristian Sims and Michael Wilt. Tank Ship Familiarization DL (Phase III) – Graduated April 15 (above, in alphabetical order): Alexander Boothby, Padgett Carpenter, Robert Cruz, Declan Gallagher, Daniel Moran, Travis Morris and Jaime Rios. Important Notice To All Students July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 21 Students who have registered for classes at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, but later discover - for whatever reason - that they can’t attend, should inform the admissions department immediately so arrangements can be made to have other students take their places. Seafarers LOG 21 6/24/22 2:22 AM �Paul Hall Center Classes Government Vessels – Graduated April 29 (photo at right, in alphabetical order): Shared Abdulaziz Ahmed, Ronny Arzu Amaya, Andrzej Marek Bronkowski, Latiffe Brooks, Juan Domingo Cardona, Kathy Carter, Carlos Jose Castillo Vidal, Bobby Conner II, George Egbert, Faith Gonse, Paula Minton, Nelson Ilario Ordonez Buelto, Vanessa Louise OsborneBrumsey, Greg Pavlich, Jeffrey Phillips, Anthony Alexander Rivera Jr., Shafreda Short Thigpen, Lisa Sottile, Aldo Thomas, Zachary Vincent, Vincent Vollaro and Shana Zeidenberg. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Tank Ship Familiarization DL – Graduated April 8 (above, in alphabetical order): Steven Joseph Benavides Jr., John Coleman Jr., Christopher Ferguson, Melvin Hill III, Arabi Nagi Muthala, Ricardo Ramos-Rodriguez, Juan Rafael Santiago Robles and Mukhtar Ahmed Mohamed Suwaileh. Water Survival – Two upgraders graduated from this course April 22: Mark Canada (not pictured) and Ryan Chapman (above). Medical Care Provider – Graduated April 15 (above, in alphabetical order): Luke Branko Coffelt, Terrell Cuffee, Cody Fox, Vernon Van Humbles, Jahmal Jones, Christopher Marcani, Michael McGlone, Justin Nicholson and Gajatri Normatova. (Note: Not all are pictured.) 22 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 22 July 2022 6/24/22 2:54 AM �Paul Hall Center Classes Tankship Familiarization LG – Graduated May 9 (above, in alphabetical order): Husain Ali Ali, Nasser Abdulla Almansoob, Ronald Burris, Rohmy Butler, Michael Clark, Eugene Edwards, Bakr Saber Moustafa Elbana, Samed Shaif Kassem, Hubert Lawrence, Michael McGlone, Samuel Moore, Gajatri Normatova, Vanessa Osborne-Brumsey, Timothy Paul, Justo David Reyes, Mohsen Mohamed Said, Decontee Saypoh, Ryan Scott, Cynthia Servance, Joesef Moses Shaibi, Apollos Smalls, Benjamin Thuringer, Brandon Urich, Michael John Estavillo Valdez and David Watkins. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Pumpman – Graduated April 8 (above, in alphabetical order): Theodore Gonzales, Leroy Harris, Vernon Van Humbles, Daniel Leon-Bruges, Joshua Mann, George Marcelo Mardones, Wordell Prescott and Lonny Scott. MSC Storekeeper Basic – A pair of upgraders graduated from this course May 20. They are Christopher Marcani (above, left) and Sherron Davita Decoteau. Tankship Familiarization DL – Graduated May 6 (above, in alphabetical order): Ronald Burris, Michael Clark, Lashay Creekmore, Julius Jumangit Dagoldol, Joseph Dupre, George Nier Egbert, Brian Guiry, Ferdinand Gabonada Hullana, Michael McGlone, Gajatri Normatova, Nelson Ilario Ordonez Buelto, Vanessa Osborne-Brumsey, Timothy Paul, Apollos Smalls and Benjamin Thuringer. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Certified Chief Cook (Module 4) – Graduated May 20 (above, in alphabetical order): Garry Brandon, Graeme Simbajo Dy, Kim Holliman, William Johnson, Ricardo Ramos-Rodriguez and Juan Rafael Santiago Robles. July 2022 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 23 Government Vessels (Phase I) – Graduated April 15 (above, in alphabetical order): Alondra Delgado, Kyle Jolivette and Jonathan Slattery. Certified Chief Cook (Module 5) – Graduated May 27 (above, in alphabetical order): Shabrielle Knight, D’Artis Mitchell, Nikia Stripling, Branden Williams and Jonathan Yates. Seafarers LOG 23 6/24/22 2:54 AM �JULY 2022 VOLUME 84, NO. 7 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Paul Hall Center Class Photos Pages 21-23 The USNS Patuxent (left) and Maersk Peary conduct one of several UnReps/CONSOL operations. The photo at right shows the Peary alongside the RFA Tidesurge. AB Ed Majesky (left) works the line while Pumpman Pat Montgomery runs the winch. Captain Praises Crew for ‘Amazing Job’ Maersk Peary vessel master Capt. Michele Laycock (an SIU hawsepiper) offered strong words of commendation following recent operations aboard the U.S. Marine Management vessel. “The officers and crew alike did an amazing job and I especially want them to know this,” she wrote. “From the middle of April to the middle of May, our vessel conducted several UnReps/ CONSOL operations. The first operation was with USNS Supply…. It was our first two-station UnRep. The only way to make this work on a commercially run vessel is to make this an ‘ALL HANDS’ evolution. In order to run two stations and to keep them safely manned during the evolution, we take on extra crew. Every crew member from every department has to give a little to make this all come together so seamlessly. From the QMED standing by in the steering gear space to the wiper on deck as a signalman, from the steward and chief cook who cover the SA signaling on deck, to the entire deck gang, all have important and integral roles that help to make this happen safely.” Laycock continued, “The crew of the Maersk Peary conducted five evolutions altogether in the covering a month-long period from April into May with Military Sealift Command owned and operated vessels USNS Supply (two altogether), USNS Patuxent and USNS Laramie. In addition to the full UnReps/CONSOLS we also had the privilege of conducting a dry hook-up with RFA Tidesurge (from the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary).” She concluded, “I’m so impressed and in awe of what we’ve accomplished – not because I didn’t think we could do it, but because the crew took this challenge and ran with it! As a crew and as a vessel, we have certainly learned, grown in our flexibility and our overall capabilities. We used every evolution as an opportunity to train and improve and it was apparent in the final results.” In photo above, AB Ben Wilson (left) and Recertified Bosun Ron Paradise connect the span wire. AB Roni Castillo (photo below) maintains manifold watch while alongside the USNS Patuxent. Clockwise beginning from above: Pictured from front to back in this Seafaring selfie are Capt. Michele Laycock and ABs Dave Kennedy and Josh Gail. AB Berard Fedele observes operations from the deck of the Peary while Wiper Abdelhak Moutmir signals for the other vessel to continue slacking their line. Standing by at their respective work stations are Pumpman Pat Montgomery (left) and SA Nisha Jones. 24 Seafarers LOG 73683_JULY_2022_SEAFARERS_LOG.indd 24 July 2022 6/24/22 2:22 AM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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NORCROSS STRESSES 'BUY AMERICAN' ITF OFFICIAL PRAISES MARITIME LABOR WELLCHECK PROVIDES FAST, CONVENIENT VAX CARD STORAGE MAERSK PEARY CAPTAIN PRAISES CREW FOR 'AMAZING JOB' Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/2022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 84, No. 7 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/eb90d3ae0b8d8e4b559f8eca3d5ce4fe.pdf de5dd545d54bd56f701c5f7929753ceb PDF Text Text JULY 2023 VOLUME 85, NO. 7 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Seafarers To the Rescue! Mariners aboard two OSG ships recently performed two rescues at sea just 18 hours apart. Crew members and the people they rescued are pictured aboard the Overseas Nikiski (below) and on the Overseas Santorini (inset). Page 3. Norfolk Hall Set to Reopen with Dedication Ceremony Following an extensive refurbishment, the hiring hall in Norfolk, Virginia, is slated to reopen this month. A dedication ceremony (open to all Seafarers, retirees and their families) is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25 starting at 11:30 a.m. While the building’s exterior still looks familiar, the interior is completely redone. The hall is located at 115 Third Street. Extensive coverage of the dedication will appear in an upcoming issue of the LOG. SHBP Awards Scholarships Page 5 Benefits Conferences Announced Page 9 �President’s Report Exemplifying Safety, Professionalism On behalf of the entire union, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the SIU members who recently performed back-to-back rescues aboard two different OSG ships. Because of the widespread online reporting about those operations (not to mention our own front page), you undoubtedly are aware of at least the basic components of the story. Nevertheless, it’s a big one, and the accolades for our members and the officers are well-deserved. Likewise, kudos are in order for the SIU crews and officers who contributed to an entire year of voyages without any lost-time injuries aboard the Maersk Line, Limited fleet. While that recent milestone didn’t pop up in as many headlines, it nevertheless is worth celebrating. In each of these cases, the outcomes underscore both the importance of safety training and our ongoing cooperative efforts David Heindel with vessel operators and other unions. We regularly team up to focus on the latest safety initiatives and to refine the related training, whether it involves courses at our affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland, or shipboard exercises. Again, congratulations to everyone who got the jobs done – safely and professionally. Scholarships, Benefits Conferences I also offer congratulations to this year’s recipients of scholarships provided by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP). Be sure to read the profiles of the winners elsewhere in this edition, and I know you join me in wishing all of them continued success. The scholarship program reflects much of what the union and the Seafarers Plans are all about. Collectively, we’ve long promoted continuing education, whether that’s in the form of vocational training or academic pursuits, or both. In fact, this core belief in the value of constantly striving for improvement is a founding principle of the Paul Hall Center and its Lundeberg School of Seamanship. It is part of our very fabric. While the SHBP scholarships are an annual item, the everyday benefits enjoyed by Seafarers and their families will be in focus beginning later this summer when we kick off a series of conferences taking place at many of the hiring halls. I encourage all members and their families to attend whichever conference is most convenient. We have conducted these types of meetings in years past, and they are packed with useful information that will help you get the most from all the benefits to which you’re entitled. Stay in touch with your hall and keep an eye on our website and on the LOG for specific conference dates. We’re planning to start them in August and continue into early 2024. Save the Date Last but not least, if you’re able to join our ceremonial reopening of the Norfolk hall, I hope to see you there. Our proceedings will kick off at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, back at our old location at 115 Third Street. We have a web page set up as a reminder and in case we have updates: https://www.seafarers.org/norfolkhall2023/ The color of the exterior bricks may be the only thing you recognize at the hall, because this has been one thorough refurbishment. I’m confident our members, retirees and their families will be pleased with the results. Those improvements won’t be the last ones that are made to the halls. We know there’s work to be done elsewhere, and it’s firmly on our radar. For now, I look forward to celebrating the good-as-new facility in Virginia. O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Volume 85 Number 7 July 2023 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Assistant Communications Director, Nick Merrill; Assistant Editor, Aja Neal; Administrative Support, Jenny Stokes. Copyright © 2023 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The Seafarers International Union engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. 2 Seafarers LOG National Security Importance of Jones Act Recognized on National Maritime Day The leading U.S. domestic maritime coalition recently offered strong reminders about the national security benefits of America’s freight cabotage law. On National Maritime Day (May 22), the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the SIU is affiliated, posted a collection of compelling, bipartisan quotes supporting the Jones Act. AMP also underscored the economic benefits stemming from the law, which has served U.S. interests for more than a century. “This National Maritime Day we are reminded that America, from sea to shining sea, needs a strong domestic maritime industry amid continuing economic challenges and growing national security threats,” said AMP President Ku’uhaku Park. “Today is a day to thank our mariners and maritime workers for their sacrifices during wars, the pandemic, and other national emergencies. Though America is increasingly divided, there is one thing everyone can agree on – we cannot rely on China and Russia to build, own and crew our ships. The Jones Act fleet has served the country time and again and we are honored to represent an industry that serves such a vital economic purpose in securing hundreds of thousands of jobs, while proving an asset to America’s national security and resilience.” The maritime industry in the United States is supported by the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, popularly known as the Jones Act. It is a foundational domestic and national security law requiring that the transportation of cargo between all U.S. points happens via American-built, American-crewed and Americanowned vessels. AMP joined the Florida Maritime Partnership and Enterprise Florida in Jacksonville, Florida, to recognize the critical role of the Jones Act in the Sunshine State and nationally. Florida ranks number two in the nation for the number of domestic maritime jobs, employing more than 65,990 people and producing $14.6 billion annually for the state’s economy. The coalition also posted the following comments: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) – “This National Maritime Day, I want to recognize the more than 56,000 Texans who work in our thriving maritime industry. Texas’ domestic maritime industry accounts for more than $14 billion in economic output while playing a vital role in protecting our national security interests.” U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) – “On National Maritime Day, we recognize the vital importance of the U.S. maritime transportation system to our nation’s economy and security. The maritime industry sustains 22,500 jobs and generates $6.1 billion of economic activity in the State of Washington. From cultivating our workforce and supporting shipyards, to expanding our seafood sector, we must actively support, nurture and grow our domestic maritime industry and the dedicated individuals who contribute to its success.” U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) – “On this National Maritime Day, we honor the thousands of Ohioans who work in maritime roles on the Great Lakes and the Ohio River. These amazing bodies of water not only define our state by shaping its borders and boundaries, but they account for billions of dollars in economic impact every year. I have no doubt that our waterways will continue to play a vital role in growing our state’s economy and enriching the lives of all Ohioans.” U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan) – “Today is National Maritime Day. So I just want to take a moment to thank all of our dedicated maritime workers in Michigan who power our state’s robust maritime industry and help keep us economically competitive on the world stage. Your work is invaluable to our community. So please know that I’m working to ensure you have the support and the resources you need to be successful.” U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) – “Alaska’s maritime workforce is responsible for thousands of Alaskan jobs, billions in economic output for our state, and a stronger national security presence. On this National Maritime Day, I’m grateful for the maritime workers who supply Alaskan communities with essentials, protect us from harm, and make our state a better place.” U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) – “The hard-working men and women of the maritime industry keep our state and our communities connected, our supply chains humming, and support our military’s operations when they are called upon. Happy National Maritime Day!” Representative Rick Larsen (D-Washington) – “In [Washington’s Second Congressional District], the maritime sector means jobs and drives long-term economic growth, supporting more than 2,600 jobs and delivering more than $700 million in economic activity annually.” U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) – “The maritime industry is crucial to [Northeast Wisconsin], providing a significant number of jobs and economic activity to the community.” Statement by U.S. Representative Shri Thanedar (D-Michigan) – “Congressman Shri Thanedar expresses his utmost appreciation and admiration for the men and women contributing to Michigan’s maritime sector. Their unwavering dedication, expertise, and hard work drive the state’s economic success, creating jobs and stimulating local economies. As an advocate for economic growth and job creation, Congressman Thanedar remains committed to supporting policies that foster the growth and prosperity of the American domestic maritime industry.” U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas) – “American Maritime in Texas’ 10th district generates hundreds of jobs and contributes $136 million to our economy. On National Maritime Day, we recognize and appreciate the important role mariners play in the strength of our nation.” U.S. Representative Randy Weber (R-Texas) – “From our sailors and captains to shipbuilders and port workers, this day is a tribute to their unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions. Our maritime industry is critical to our economy and national security.” U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) – “Michigan’s First Congressional District is home to shipyard workers in Menominee, dock workers in Marquette, lock operators in the Soo, the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City, and sailors throughout the District. They are woven into the fabric of Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, powering our economy and connecting our past with our future.” U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (R-Florida) – “Today, on National Maritime Day, we honor the history and highlight the importance of our country’s maritime industry on our economic and national security. In my district, the maritime industry supports over 1,200 jobs and $150 million in economic activity.” U.S. Representative Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana) – “Maritime infrastructure plays a significant role in South Louisiana’s economy. Our district is a testament to the importance of the maritime industry in preserving our heritage, bolstering our national security, and supporting thousands of good-paying American jobs. The Jones Act ensures a skilled maritime workforce that stands ready to support our national defense and commerce by providing a strong domestic shipbuilding industry and a reliable skilled workforce. My office has made dredging and proper maintenance of water management systems a top infrastructure priority as ports and waterways are vital economic engines that serve our waterways. We’ll continue to advocate for the needs of our ports and maritime assets by working with industry, state, and federal partners to improve dredging efforts and grow commercial activity for the region.” Laura DiBella, Florida Secretary of Commerce & CEO of Enterprise Florida – “Our nation would not be where it is today without its robust maritime industry. Economic development would not exist without maritime as there are not enough planes, trains, or trucks on this planet to support the amount of cargo moved by ships. This industry is an important economic driver for the state, and it is crucial to move goods throughout the country. Enterprise Florida is proud to celebrate National Maritime Day and those who have dedicated their careers to serving others.” Mike Stevens, CEO of the Navy League of the United States – “This National Maritime Day is not just a day to reflect on the legacy of those who have supported our military and moved the goods for every American. This year, and in the face of the threats we face, we should renew our commitment to ensuring a maritime capacity that ensures American strength and resilience.” Jim Weakley, President of the Lake Carriers’ Association and Vice President of the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force – “The Great Lakes Navigation System is the pilot light of North American manufacturing. In addition to supplying our steel mills, flour mills, power plants, and construction industry, we deliver family-sustaining jobs. The women and men who sail our Fourth Sea Coast are the bedrock of our regional supply chain. The Jones Act ensures our American-made, American-owned, and American-crewed lakers protect our national economy from China, Russia, and other adversaries.” According to the findings of a recently updated study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the Transportation Institute, the American maritime industry contributes more than $154 billion in total economic output annually; creates $41 billion in labor income for American workers each year; adds $72 billion annually to the value of U.S. economic output; and sustains nearly 650,000 American jobs, with one shipyard job creating four jobs elsewhere in the economy. July 2023 �Seafarers-Crewed OSG Ships Handle 2 Rescues SIU members sailing aboard two Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) tankers finished May with a flourish, as they performed two rescues at sea 18 hours apart. Mariners aboard the Overseas Santorini on May 30 rescued a family of four (including two children) whose sailboat was leaking in the middle of the Atlantic, while the crew and officers of the Overseas Nikiski saved two people from a disabled sailboat the next day in the Gulf of Mexico. “The SIU collectively could not be more proud of our members’ outstanding work with these two operations,” said SIU Vice President Contracts George Tricker. “They upheld the finest traditions of our motto, Brotherhood of the Sea, and they deserve every accolade that comes their way.” SIU members sailing aboard the Santorini included Bosun Paul Altenor, ABs Jeff Ham and Jaquaz Jenkins, OSs Domingo Martinez Reyes and Fahmi Saeed, QMED/Pumpman Dhahabi Quraish, GUDEs Fernando Smith and Julio Zapata, Steward/Baker Michael Carello, Chief Cook Antonio Hernandez and SA Jose Bolbaran. Seafarers sailing aboard the Nikiski included Bosun Bobby Brown, OSs Tyree Mosley and Joey Roberts, QMED/Pumpman Kelly Mayo, GUDEs Carlos Arzu, Carlo Cafe and Jevon David, Steward/Baker Larry Pugh, Chief Cook Cynthia Servance, and SAs Ivan Castillo and Dominique Wesley. According to OSG, the Santorini and two other vessels were contacted by U.S. Coast Guard offices in Norfolk, Virginia, about a sailing vessel in distress in the Atlantic, approximately 800 miles from land. The damaged boat was taking on water. Bosun Altenor recalled, “I was on the deck and the captain called and told us we had to divert course for a rescue. The seas were rough, but everything went all right. The people we rescued were very happy and very appreciative. I’m proud we were part of it. We were in harm’s way, so we had to protect ourselves, too. That sailboat was rolling. Everything was done very fast and smooth.” He added, “Everyone on deck did a good job. Things happen so fast, but you’re saving lives, and that’s the most important thing. And nobody got hurt in the process.” AB Jenkins said it took a few hours for the tanker to reach the smaller craft, but, once on scene, the Santorini personnel performed well. “We weren’t the closest vessel to them, but we just kept going. We had heard there was a family at sea, but we weren’t sure how many people,” he recalled. “We only knew they didn’t speak English.” Jenkins said the mother boarded first, and the two children (ages 8 and 5) “climbed aboard with ease,” followed by the father. “Everybody made it aboard safely, and before you knew it, we were cutting the line and the sailboat drifted away. This certainly wasn’t an everyday experience. The family was happy, and I’m glad I was part of it.” He added that the rescued group doesn’t plan to stop sailing – but does plan to buy a larger boat. Asked about whether his training paid off during the rescue, Jenkins responded, “The SIU training helped quite a bit, honestly. Everything we learned at school (the Paul Hall Center) came into play at some point. It’s hard to ex- plain, but so much training went into it.” Meanwhile, the Nikiski on May 31 received a distress signal from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Clearwater, pertaining to two people stranded on a disabled boat in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 200 miles from land. The boat reportedly had lost propulsion and steering, and the weather was worsening. Bosun Brown stated, “We got everything prepared – the heaving lines and everything. As we made an approach, there were Coast Guard helicopters flying in circles, as a marker…. We got close enough that they could climb up the pilot ladder.” He continued, “I’ve heard about rescues in the past, but this was the first time I took part in one. It went pretty smoothly, and our training definitely came in handy. The people we rescued were really grateful; they hadn’t slept in three or four days. There was a storm picking up, so it was pretty rough out there for them.” OS Mosley said, “I was on the bridge when we got the call. After that, it took about 90 minutes to get to the destination. Once we got there, it was an all-hands scenario. I was working the lines, and it took a couple hours to get them (aboard).” He added that although it was his first rescue, “my training and safety drills prepared me for it. Everybody did their part, knew their role, and worked as a team to get them aboard safely.” For GUDE Arzu, the experience “was a lot to take in.” That’s partly because the Nikiski was his first vessel – and the rescue happened during his second day aboard. “I’m just glad we helped them,” Arzu stated. “They were super-excited and thankful. They definitely enjoyed the food we had on deck. The whole thing took me by surprise, but we have an elite crew.” In both rescues, the extra passengers disembarked at the next respective ports of call. OSG President and CEO Sam Norton said, “I have been involved directly or indirectly in eight or 10 rescues at sea in over 40 years. I never imagined that in the course of 18 hours, we would have two rescues in quick succession. The human response to such developments is too often to diminish the significance of the latter of a series of events, their occurrence somehow becoming normalized. That would be the wrong response. The preservation of any individual’s life in a time of crisis is a remarkable and extraordinary event.” He added, “The recent rescues that unfolded on two of our vessels, separated by mere hours, are a reminder of the enormity of the ocean and its ability to make a single human life seem infinitely small. The collective and inspired choice of each crew to act with honest concern and empathy for those in distress and to engage without hesitation in providing the relief required affirms in the most visible way possible the standards of ethics and transparency that I believe lie at the core of OSG’s culture.” OSG Chief Operations Officer Patrick O’Halloran said, “OSG is immensely proud of its seafarers for their selflessness, their dedication to the preservation of life, and for the professionalism displayed in these challenging and stressful situations. These rescue efforts exemplify OSG’s commitment to the highest standards of maritime safety and the paramount concern for human life.” The General Board of the AFL-CIO – representing 60 unions and more than 12.5 million workers – voted June 16 to endorse President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election in 2024. The endorsement vote marks the earliest the AFL-CIO has ever voted to endorse in a presidential election, “triggering an unprecedented mobilization that will engage millions of working people over the course of nearly 17 months on the Biden-Harris record of transforming the economy to one that works for all,” the federation said in a news release. “There’s absolutely no question that Joe Biden is the most pro-union president in our lifetimes,” said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. “From bringing manufacturing jobs home to America to protecting our pensions and making historic investments in infrastructure, clean energy and educa- tion, we’ve never seen a president work so tirelessly to rebuild our economy from the bottom up and middle out. We’ve never seen a president more forcefully advocate for workers’ fundamental right to join a union. Now, it’s time to finish the job. The largest labor mobilization in history begins today, supercharged by the excitement and enthusiasm of hundreds of thousands of union volunteers who will work tirelessly to re-elect a president they know has our backs and will always fight for us.” In its prepared statement, the federation noted, “There’s never been an election more critical to the future of working people. Worker organizing is happening at a pace not seen in decades, from coffee shops to tech to higher education to the manufacturing shop floor. The transition to a clean energy economy and historic federal investments in good jobs creates Mariners from the Overseas Santorini and the people the rescued gather for a photo on deck. The morning after the rescue, mariners aboard the Overseas Nikiski tend to the disabled sailboat previously occupied by two individuals whom they saved. AFL-CIO Endorses President Biden for Re-Election July 2023 the opportunity to transform the economy for generations to come. But this promise will only be realized if President Biden and Vice President Harris are re-elected to another four years.” “Before Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in, the pandemic was raging and the economy was in freefall,” said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. “Our country is in far better shape today because of their leadership. This election is between a president who respects and protects working people and political extremists hellbent on reversing our progress and destroying our fundamental freedoms.” “The Biden–Harris administration has consistently advanced policies that empower workers, created opportunities for everyday people, and promoted the wellbeing of working families,” Electrical Workers (IBEW) International President Kenneth Cooper said. “As a direct result of these efforts, the Biden–Harris administration has overseen robust economic growth, increased worker wages and achieved the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years.” “Made in America isn’t just a slogan to this president, it’s a demand for a brighter future in which no worker is left behind,” said AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond. “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are building an American economy that respects and values all of us, no matter our race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or where we’re from. He’s rebuilding America, brick by brick, through good jobs and opportunity for all. That’s the future we want for our kids and that’s why the labor movement is going all-in to deliver another four years to President Biden.” Seafarers LOG 3 �SIU Official Promotes Maritime Careers, U.S. Merchant Mariners at Awards Dinner The U.S. Merchant Marine remains vital to the nation, and it’s also an attractive career field offering family-sustaining wages and benefits. Those were among the key messages delivered May 25 by SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez during an awards dinner in the nation’s capital. Tellez received the 2023 Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) Humanitarian Award, for his work on behalf of the union, its affiliated school in Maryland, and the American-flag industry as a whole. Also honored at the event were U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-New Jersey) (SIF Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service), longtime labor relations specialist Tony Naccarato (SIF National Education and Leadership Award), Pratt & Whitney Military Engines President Jill Albertelli (SIF Excellence in Business Award), and actor Tony Lo Bianco (SIF Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts). Additionally, 16 students received scholarships from the SIF for various academic pursuits. The SIF, in conjunction with its affiliated Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, nationally and locally distributes more than $650,000 in scholarships each year. The group also has donated millions of dollars to different charities. The dinner took place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center; more than 250 people attended. Tellez talked about the importance of communities pulling together to support one another, noting that such behavior was the norm during his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York. He described his experiences as a trainee and then a rank-and-file SIU member, and asserted that good jobs are a key component to overall societal wellbeing. He then explained the basic functions of the U.S. Merchant Marine, emphasizing the industry’s role as America’s fourth arm of defense. “We deliver the stuff for the military,” he said. “Along with the shipping companies and other unions in this room, we carry the supplies and the materiel so our troops can accomplish their mission and get back home safely.” The SIU contingent at the Sons of Italy Foundation National Education and Leadership Awards gathering included (from left) VP Joseph Soresi, Port Agent Chad Partridge, Patrolman Jose Argueta, Exec. VP Augie Tellez, Port Agent Ray Henderson, Port Agent John Hoskins, retired VP Kermett Mangram, UIW Representative Jordan Esopa and VP Nicholas Celona. Also in attendance were Asst. VP Pat Vandegrift and Port Agent Mark von Siegel. Tellez said that although he sometimes frets about the uptick in incivility across the country as well as “the kids of today … not looking up from the electronic gadget of the month,” he is buoyed by events such as the scholarship presentations and by those receiving the grants. He said that watching the students “parade across this stage to accept their award, full of promise and so eager to make a better world, I see a bright ray of hope. And that ray gets even brighter when you consider that nights like tonight are repeated across the country by many ethnic civil groups.” The honorees were featured in individual videos preceding each of their respective inperson speeches. In his recorded interview, Tellez emphasized the beneficial role of the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. “I truly believe that most of society’s ills can be cured with a good-paying, stable job, or a career,” he said. “One thing that a man of conscience must do when he looks at himself in the mirror: He has to be confident and comfortable with the fact that he’s taking care of his family. He can put a roof over their heads. This is what we do at the Paul Hall Center. We give people the opportunity they might not have otherwise, to get their piece of the American dream. It takes sacrifice and a lot of hard work, but if they do that, they can end up in a good place – taking care of their family and having a future and a career. Not just a job, but a career. We also truly believe that one of the things we do here is make good citizens.” SIU Executive VP Augie Tellez describes how the apprentice program at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center can serve as a gateway to the American dream. Maritime Stalwart Scalise Honored U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana), a longtime backer of the U.S. Merchant Marine and the entire American maritime industry, recently received accolades from a major trade association. The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), which represents the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, presented the congressman with its Maritime Leadership Award in mid-May in the nation’s capital. According to the SCA, “The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry.” “Louisiana is a foundational maritime state and House Majority Leader Scalise is a tireless champion and advocate for the shipyard industry, industrial base and the dedicated maritime workforce,” said SCA President Matthew Paxton. “It is with great honor that we present this award to recognize the significant contributions that Leader Scalise has made for our industry – a thriving industry that drives nearly $8 billion in economic output in his home district alone and $18.2 billion statewide.” Throughout his career in Congress, Scalise has been influential in advancing policies that support the domestic shipbuilding industry and U.S. mariners, such as increased funding for the Maritime Security Program and maintaining the Jones Act – a foundational national security law. Scalise is also an ardent supporter of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and has pushed for added appropriations for naval shipbuilding as a critical component of the U.S. defense industrial base. “Leader Scalise has also strongly advocated for the industry’s workforce and job training programs to ensure the highly skilled workforces needed are prepared to construct the vast number of vessels in the U.S. fleet – everything from tugboats to aircraft carriers,” the SCA said in a news release. Scalise stated, “I am honored to receive the Maritime Leadership Award and thank the Shipbuilders Council of America for their commitment to the maritime industry 4 Seafarers LOG House Majority Leader Steve Scalise displays his award from the Shipbuilders Council of America. The congressman is a longtime friend of the SIU and unwavering supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine. in Louisiana. I will continue to fight for commonsense policies that reduce red tape for our maritime industry and keep these highskilled, high-paying jobs in Louisiana.” The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, recently posted this information graphic. July 2023 �SHBP Awards $126,000 in Scholarships to Members, Dependents The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) has awarded one Seafarer and six SIU dependents scholarships worth a combined total of $126,000. The SBHP Scholarship Committee, which is comprised of both active and retired educators from colleges and universities across the nation, selected Chief Cook Darrisha Bryant as the Seafarer winner. She will receive a $6,000 award ($3,000 each for two years). Kaila Hoskins, AJ Abigail Malunes, Christine Dingzon, Stacy Maguale, Amira Meawad, and Shams Mohamed have been selected as the Seafarer dependent winners. Each of these students will receive $20,000 grants ($5,000 apiece for four years). The scholarship program is an annual benefit available to SIU members and their families. Typically, the applications are due in mid-April. The following profiles detail the ambitions and achievements of this year’s Charlie Logan Scholarship recipients. Darrisha Bryant SIU Connection: Bryant is a chief cook who joined the union in 2020. Bio: Bryant is a Florida native and current student at Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ). Her six years of experience in healthcare have inspired her to work toward becoming a nurse practitioner. Bryant has also demonstrated her skills while on vessels during the past four years; she has been a full-time student while sailing with SIU. Education: Bryant received her diploma from A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology and is currently attending FSCJ. She has applied to FSCJ, Chamberlain University, and Florida A&M University in pursuit of her bachelor of science degree in nursing. Quotable: “I have always seen myself as a nurse and I strive to one day become a physician in geriatric or mental health. I have been determined to obtain this goal and have not lost focus. I am a natural caregiver, helper, and most of all great listener, which is one of the key reasons people ask for help.” Kaila Hoskins SIU Connection: Hoskins is the daughter of QMED Steven Hoskins. Bio: Born in Indonesia, Hoskins emigrated to the U.S. at age 10. Her penchant for math helped her pass a challenging placement test upon her arrival, and she relied on those same skills to help her adapt to living in a new country. Her love of math facilitated her further integration with her community, and she soon found a similar passion for computer science, which she plans to pursue in college. On top of her many extracurricular activities, Hoskins currently works at a Mathnasium to help inspire others through her love of mathematics. Education: Hoskins is a recent graduate of North County High School who has completed credit hours at Anne Arundel Community College through the Center of Applied Technology (CATN). She has earned two Cisco certifications, the CCT and CCNA. Hoskins has committed to attend the University of Maryland- Baltimore County (UMBC) and has earned guaranteed admission to the Georgia Institute of Technology. Quotable: “With how similar it is to math, the coding process gives me so much enjoyment that I knew I would have no issue doing it for the rest of my life. Most importantly, computer science will allow me to create a bigger impact on my community, and in the future, the world.” AJ Abigail Malunes SIU Connection: Malunes is the daughter of Bosun Arsenio V. Malunes Jr. Bio: Malunes’ ambitious nature inspired her to seek leadership roles as early as third grade, which led to her spearheading the revival of her high school’s key club as vice president during her freshman year. She has taken several advanced placement courses and was a member of Amnesty International, UNICEF, and Model UN. She was born to two parents who emigrated from the Philippines, and her seafaring father instilled in her a love of all things aquatic, which she hopes to translate into a career in marine biology. She spent last summer interning at the Aquarium of the Pacific learning about pollution, animals, and the ocean. Education: She has applied to the University of California Los Angeles, the University of California Berkley, California State Long Beach, and the University of California Irvine. She is pursuing a degree in biology in hopes of becoming a marine biologist, pharmacist, or psychologist. Quotable: “Marine biology is something I hope to pursue in the future – a passion of mine from a young age when my father brought me to Laguna Beach to find out what creatures lay in tide pools. My father has always taken a liking to the ocean, whether that be fishing or becoming a mariner, and that love has followed me.” Christine Dingzon SIU Connection: Dingzon is the daughter of Bosun Julian Dingzon Jr. Bio: Dingzon helped ease her large firstgen immigrant family’s financial woes by selling items on Mercari, an online marketplace where people sell new, like-new and preowned items. She enjoyed assisting customers and packing items, and it translated into the makings of a love for business. A serendipitous meeting with a financial accountant in Wall Street on her 8th grade field trip inspired her to pursue a career doing something similar. Education: Dingzon graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and has applied to Carnegie Mellon University, Boston University, the University of Maryland, and Cornell University. She plans to major in law enforcement/business administration. Quotable: “I could just imagine myself walking down the business district in a suit. From there, I just knew that choosing a career in business is the right choice for myself. As a graduating senior, I would like to contribute and become a part of the business world.” Stacy Marie Maguale SIU Connection: Maguale is the daughter of AB Sanny Maguale. Bio: Maguale was born in the Philippines and moved to the U.S. in 2009. She plans to earn her degree in pre-medicine, which will be the first step on her path to med school to become a neurologist. Her first experiences in a hospital setting occurred when her aunt was diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumor. Being in that environment sparked Magaule’s curiosity in medicine and motivated her to apply to the Health and Sciences Academy at her high school. She held the position of vice The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Scholarship Committee met virtually to finalize this year’s awards. The committee consisted of Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Dr. Henry Toutain, Dr. Michael Glaser, Dr. Marla Kohlman, Dr. Gayle Olson and Dr. Keith Schlender. Each is a current and/or retired educator. Also pictured is Seafarers Plans Administrator Maggie Bowen. July 2023 president of her senior class, participated on the field hockey and lacrosse teams, and volunteered at the Sentara Hospital Emergency Room. Education: Maguale graduated from Bayside High School and has applied to Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, Washington and Lee University, and James Madison University. She plans to earn a degree in pre-medicine. Quotable: “Mapping out my future plans is simply inspiring to me because of how much I adore the field of medicine. I am fascinated by the miraculous way our brain works within our human body.” Amira Meawad SIU Connection: Meawad is the daughter of Crane Operator/GUDE Kamal Meawad. Bio: Meawad’s interest in computer science was sparked by participating in “Kode by Klossy” – a summer program created to empower women to pursue technology. Since then, she has put in the effort to learn as much as possible. Meawad was the chief experience officer in her student government, participated in Culture Club, Petrides against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, and the National Honor Society. She aims to use technology to solve the world’s problems with her knowledge of the field. Education: Meawad attended Michael J. Petrides High School and has participated in Hunter College’s College Now program. Quotable: “I have never felt so passionate about something where it’s captivated me and has given me the ambition to keep learning. Thus, I would like to become part of a larger pond and thus be part of a bigger community. Going to college means I will be able to apply my passions toward a degree.” Shams Mohamed SIU Connection: Mohamed is the daughter of QE4 Mohsen Mohamed. Bio: Mohamed is a goal-driven individual who wants to pursue further education so that she can be useful to her family, her community, and her country. She currently aids her community by assisting with cleaning and housekeeping at her local mosque and has been helping in a preschool/ daycare facility for the past four years. Mohamed has taken numerous upper level and advanced placement courses in high school. Many of her teachers cite her impeccable work ethic, friendliness, and willingness to put in extra effort as some of her top qualities. Education: Mohamed graduated from Coldwater High School and has applied to Kellogg Community College and Michigan State University. She plans to study to become a dental hygienist. Quotable: “I have the strength and determination to achieve my goals, no matter what hurdle I have to overcome.” Seafarers LOG 5 �Report Underscores Need to Amplify Mariner Voices as Industry Changes Mariners see the prospect of autonomous ships as an opportunity to solve a number of problems in commercial shipping but warn that crew expertise is central to decision-making in a time of technological change. According to a new, joint study published by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and others, mariners further believe that to make change effective, companies and governments must ensure the technology is transparent and reliable. Governments and companies need to be more transparent to ensure that crews’ expertise is central to decision-making in a time of huge technological change. These are the conclusions of research collating maritime perspectives and expectations on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) published by the ITF (to which the SIU is affiliated), the Korean Maritime Institute (KMI), and the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology (KIMFT). Researchers interviewed mariners and mariner representatives, “giving voice to their hopes and fears about increasing levels of automation in the merchant fleet,” the ITF reported. “Developments in artificial intelligence are making the possibility of fully autonomous ships more real,” said SIU President David Heindel, who also serves as chair of the ITF Seafarers’ Section. “These ships are already being tested, though most seafarers don’t envision them becoming a practical reality for many years. What we are likely to see is a gradual process where levels of automation steadily increase. Far from considering this a threat to jobs, unions believe it is an opportunity to make shipping safer, with more skilled, better-quality work, putting the industry in a better place to tackle big issues like climate change.” In fact, the research indicates that demand for mariners’ skills will keep increasing until at least 2040, although it recognizes that the rate of employment growth may ease slightly because of automation. “The global reality is that we need cleaner, greener ships to curb the industry’s emissions, and if new technology can help with this challenge, we welcome that,” Heindel added. “But the industry must also deal with the urgent safety and health issues that mariners face on a day-to-day basis, from basic access to clean drinking water through to having the right skills to be able to work with new and old tech. All of these challenges require workers’ input to resolve them.” Heindel pointed out that the industry is on the brink of a huge change in the way shipping operates – both due to technological advances and the urgent need to shift to sustainable energy sources in response to the climate crisis. He said that all concerned should strongly weigh mariner perspectives, ensuring a workerled just transition, and making the most of their practical day-to-day expertise and experience to ensure technology protects decent working conditions at sea. “That’s why this report is so important,” said Heindel. “As all parties come to grips with the changes required in regulations and ship operation, and the skills that will be needed, it is cru- SIU-crewed Maersk ships, including the Maersk Columbus (above), sailed safely throughout the previous year. Maersk Executive Lauds Crews for Completing Full Year Without Lost-Time Incident SIU members have helped achieve a significant safety milestone aboard ships operated by Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) – and their employer appreciates the accomplishment. In a recent communication, the company reported that MLL has gone 12 months in a row without a lost-time incident (LTI) “across every ship in the fleet. This is a remarkable achievement that everyone should take great pride in accomplishing.” The Maersk message continued, “More than 450 seafarers perform difficult, demanding, and dangerous work safely every day across our fleet. Being able to do so without injury for such a long period in a workplace where even a momentary lapse of attention can result in a ‘bad day’ is impressive. This achievement did not happen by chance. Nor was it the result of any single safety initiative. Instead, our injury-free year was largely due to our seafarers’ commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to address safety concerns.” Safety initiatives that have been undertaken through cooperative efforts between the SIU and the company are paying off, according to MLL. The recent letter pointed out, “When seafarers have the freedom to speak their minds, their input improves the effectiveness of our safety program.” “We have seen several instances where seafarers used their ‘stop-work’ authority, immediately fixed unsafe situations on their own, and reported near misses because there was no fear of retaliation,” said MLL Safety Manager Brian Province. “We want to encourage more of that.” Moreover, the company reported that in addition to experiencing fewer serious injuries, “we are also seeing a decrease across the board 6 Seafarers LOG cial that we include the voices of those who will be expected to make the new technology work.” The industry will require a different set of skills and competencies, so training will become a critical issue, the report concluded. According to the ITF, mariners interviewed for the research “were very positive about learning new skills and the impact these will have on the quality of their work. But they felt the industry is not doing enough to fund training, preparing seafarers for the changes that are coming.” The report was presented May 31 during the 107th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), which has been examining the impact of MASS and the regulatory and other changes that may be needed. “We sincerely expect that this report will contribute comprehensively to the development of the human-centered approach in shipping,” said Dr Jong-Deog Kim, president of the Korea Maritime Institute. “This report will support the maritime mobility industry in the era of artificial intelligence with the necessary regulatory development for mariners who will be affected greatly by the introduction and implementation of maritime autonomous surface ships.” Min-Jong Kim, president of the Korea Institute of Maritime Fisheries and Technology, added: “This report, which highlights the expectations, insights, and challenges of adopting maritime autonomous surface ships through the voices of seafarers who are on the front lines of maritime transportation, is invaluable at a time when legal regulations for MASS operations are being developed, and I hope it will contribute to securing the safe operation of MASS by enhancing the human element encompassing the mariners.” Seafarers-contracted Matson Navigation recently announced that it will contribute $350,000 in transportation and in-kind services toward disaster relief in Guam, Micronesia, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Those areas were struck by Typhoon Mawar in late May. With sustained winds of 140 mph, Mawar reportedly was the strongest storm to hit Guam in more than 20 years. Approximately 171,000 people live in the U.S. territory. In its initial assessment, the local government says the island’s commercial sector suffered $112 million in damage. On May 28, Matson’s Seafarers-crewed Maunawili, which had been positioned offshore earlier in the week to shelter from the typhoon, was the first containership to arrive following the reopening of the Port of Guam and began discharging 454 containers of general goods. “Thanks to the focused efforts of the Guam government, the Port Authority of Guam and the U.S. Coast Guard to reopen the port, we were able to deliver goods to Guam within days of the storm passing,” said Matt Cox, chairman and CEO of Matson. “We want the people of Guam, Micronesia and CNMI to know that they can count on Matson to help our communities recover in the difficult weeks ahead. We are committed to helping with recovery efforts in the way we know best: by delivering needed supplies, equipment, and donations to Guam as quickly and efficiently as possible.” Matson operates a weekly direct service from the U.S. West Coast with the largest containerships serving Guam and provides connecting service to islands of the CNMI, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and Palau. In a news release, the company said it is “working with FEMA and the American Red Cross to facilitate shipments of relief supplies to Guam for the recovery process…. The company is also working with community organizations in Hawaii that are leading Guam relief efforts, providing transportation of donated goods to Guam in the coming weeks.” SIU President David Heindel Matson Contributes to Guam Relief Effort Pro-Jones Act Talk in Puerto Rico Electrician Cirico Geonanga, recipient of one of Maersk’s “Safety Mariner of the Year” awards, helped contribute to the fleet’s recent milestone. regarding lesser incidents. This long-term trend is a testament to all employees, from the deck plates to the board room, who prioritize safe operations at MLL.” “There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our seafarers,” said Vice President of Labor and Marine Safety and Standards Ed Hanley. “Creating a culture that values safety feedback irrespective of rank and experience improves the lives of all seafarers and is the right thing to do.” SIU Asst. VP Amancio Crespo (right) meets with Puerto Rico Sen. William Villafane Ramos (second from right) recently in San Juan. Among other topics, they discussed how the Jones Act benefits Puerto Rico, and the apprentice program at the SIU-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland. Also pictured are (from left) pro-maritime colleagues Hector Solano and Diana Liboy Ortiz. July 2023 �Annual Funding Notice for MCS Supplementary Pension Fund Introduction This notice includes important information about the funding status of your multiemployer pension plan (the “Plan”). It also includes general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”), a federal insurance agency. All traditional pension plans (called “defined benefit pension plans”) must provide this notice every year regardless of their funding status. This notice does not mean that the Plan is terminating. It is provided for informational purposes and you are not required to respond in any way. This notice is required by federal law. This notice is for the plan year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 (“Plan Year”). Funded Percentage The law requires the administrator of the Plan to tell you how well the Plan is funded, using a measure called the “funded percentage.” The Plan divides its assets by its liabilities on the Valuation Date for the plan year to get this percentage. In general, the higher the percentage, the better funded the plan. The Plan’s funded percentage for the Plan Year and each of the two preceding plan years is shown in the chart below. The chart also states the value of the Plan’s assets and liabilities for the same period. Valuation Date Funded Percentage Value of Assets Value of Liabilities 2022 January 1, 2022 315.14% $6,554,215 $2,079,757 2021 January 1, 2021 310.30% $6,449,649 $2,078,497 2020 January 1, 2020 302.33% $6,405,877 $2,118,801 Fair Market Value of Assets The asset values in the chart above are measured as of the Valuation Date. They also are “actuarial values.” Actuarial values differ from market values in that they do not fluctuate daily based on changes in the stock or other markets. Actuarial values smooth out those fluctuations and can allow for more predictable levels of future contributions. Despite the fluctuations, market values tend to show a clearer picture of a plan’s funded status at a given point in time. The asset values in the chart below are market values and are measured on the last day of the Plan Year. The chart also includes the year-end market value of the Plan’s assets for each of the two preceding plan years. The December 31, 2022 fair value of assets disclosed below is reported on an unaudited basis since this notice is required to be distributed before the normal completion time of the audit which is currently in progress. Fair Market Value of Assets December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 $6,271,875 $7,001,576 December 31, 2020 $6,801,674 Participant Information The total number of participants and beneficiaries covered by the plan on the valuation date was 664. Of this number, 281 were current employees, 249 were retired and receiving benefits, and 134 were retired or no longer working for the employer and have a right to future benefits. Funding & Investment Policies Every pension plan must have a procedure to establish a funding policy for plan objectives. A funding policy relates to how much money is needed to pay promised benefits. The funding policy of the Plan is to make contributions in accordance with the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement, but in no event less than the minimum amount annually as required by law. Pension plans also have investment policies. These generally are written guidelines or general instructions for making investment management decisions. The investment policy of the Plan is to provide a source of retirement income for its participants and beneficiaries while attaining an annual investment return of 6%. To preserve capital, some of the assets are invested in a general account with Prudential Life Insurance Company that pays a guaranteed rate of interest each year. Approximately 30% of the remainder of the Plan’s assets is invested in equity securities with the balance invested in fixed income securities. Under the Plan’s investment policy, the Plan’s assets were allocated among the following categories of investments, as of the end of the Plan Year. These allocations are percentages of total assets: Asset Allocations 1. Cash (Interest bearing and non-interest bearing) 2. U.S. Government securities 3. Corporate debt instruments (other than employer securities): a. Preferred b. All other 4. Corporate stocks (other than employer securities): a. Preferred b. Common 5. Partnership/joint venture interests 6. Real estate (other than employer real property) 7. Loans (other than to participants) 8. Participant loans 9. Value of interest in common/collective trusts 10. Value of interest in pooled separate accounts 11. Value of interest in master trust investment accounts 12. Value of interest in 103-12 investment entities 13. Value of interest in registered investment companies (e.g., mutual funds) 14. Value of funds held in insurance co. general account (unallocated contracts) 15. Employer-related investments: a. Employer Securities b. Employer real property 16. Buildings and other property used in plan operation 17. Other Percentage 0.1 8.2 8.9 0 0 22.9 0 0 0 0 1.9 0 0 0 8.1 49.9 0 0 0 0 For information about the plan’s investment in any of the following types of investments common/collective trusts, pooled separate accounts, or 103-12 investment entities, contact Margaret Bowen, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746-4275, (301) 899-0675. Endangered, Critical, or Critical and Declining Status Under federal pension law, a plan generally is in “endangered” status if its funded percentage is less than 80 percent. A plan is in “critical” status if the funded percentage is less than 65 percent (other factors may also apply). A plan is in “critical and declining” status if it is in critical status and is projected to become insolvent (run out of money to pay benefits) within 15 years (or within 20 years if a special rule applies). If a pension plan enters endangered status, the trustees of the plan are required to adopt a funding improvement plan. Similarly, if a pension plan enters critical status or critical and declining status, the trustees of the plan are required to adopt a rehabilitation plan. Funding improvement and rehabilitation plans establish steps and benchmarks for pension plans to improve their funding status over a specified period of time. The plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status may apply for approval to amend the plan to reduce current and future payment obligations to participants and beneficiaries. The Plan was not in endangered, critical, or critical and declining status in the Plan Year. If the plan is in endangered, critical, or critical and declining status for the plan year ending December 31, 2022, separate notification of the status has or will be provided. Right to Request a Copy of the Annual Report Pension plans must file annual reports with the US Department of Labor. The report is called the “Form 5500.” These reports contain financial and other information. You may obtain an electronic copy of your Plan’s annual report by going to www.efast.dol.gov and using the search tool. Annual reports also are available from the US Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration’s Public Disclosure Room at 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-1513, Washington, DC 20210, or by calling 202.693.8673. Or you may obtain a copy of the Plan’s annual report by making a written request to the plan administrator. Annual reports do not contain personal information, such as the amount of your accrued benefit. You may contact your plan administrator if you want information about your accrued benefits. Your plan administrator is identified below under “Where To Get More Information.” Summary of Rules Governing Insolvent Plans Federal law has a number of special rules that apply to financially troubled multiemployer plans that become insolvent, either as ongoing plans or plans terminated by mass withdrawal. The plan administrator is required by law to include a summary of these rules in the annual funding notice. A plan is insolvent for a plan year if its available financial resources are not sufficient to pay benefits when due for that plan year. An insolvent plan must reduce benefit payments to the highest level that can be paid from the plan’s available resources. If such resources are not enough to pay benefits at the level specified by law (see Benefit Payments Guaranteed by the PBGC, below), the plan must apply to the PBGC for financial assistance. The PBGC will loan the plan the amount necessary to pay benefits at the guaranteed level. Reduced benefits may be restored if the plan’s financial condition improves. A plan that becomes insolvent must provide prompt notice of its status to participants and beneficiaries, contributing employers, labor unions representing participants, and PBGC. In addition, participants and beneficiaries also must receive information regarding whether, and how, their benefits will be reduced or affected, including loss of a lump sum option. Benefit Payments Guaranteed by the PBGC The maximum benefit that the PBGC guarantees is set by law. Only benefits that you have earned a right to receive and that cannot be forfeited (called vested benefits) are guaranteed. There are separate insurance programs with different benefit guarantees and other provisions for single- employer plans and multiemployer plans. Your Plan is covered by PBGC’s multiemployer program. Specifically, the PBGC guarantees a monthly benefit payment equal to 100 percent of the first $11 of the Plan’s monthly benefit accrual rate, plus 75 percent of the next $33 of the accrual rate, times each year of credited service. The PBGC’s maximum guarantee, therefore, is $35.75 per month times a participant’s years of credited service. Example 1: If a participant with 10 years of credited service has an accrued monthly benefit of $600, the accrual rate for purposes of determining the PBGC guarantee would be determined by dividing the monthly benefit by the participant’s years of service ($600/10), which equals $60. The guaranteed amount for a $60 monthly accrual rate is equal to the sum of $11 plus $24.75 (.75 x $33), or $35.75. Thus, the participant’s guaranteed monthly benefit is $357.50 ($35.75 x 10). Example 2: If the participant in Example 1 has an accrued monthly benefit of $200, the accrual rate for purposes of determining the guarantee would be $20 (or $200/10). The guaranteed amount for a $20 monthly accrual rate is equal to the sum of $11 plus $6.75 (.75 x $9), or $17.75. Thus, the participant’s guaranteed monthly benefit would be $177.50 ($17.75 x 10). The PBGC guarantees pension benefits payable at normal retirement age and some early retirement benefits. In addition, the PBGC guarantees qualified preretirement survivor benefits (which are preretirement death benefits payable to the surviving spouse of a participant who dies before starting to receive benefit payments). In calculating a person’s monthly payment, the PBGC will disregard any benefit increases that were made under a plan within 60 months before the earlier of the plan’s termination or insolvency (or benefits that were in effect for less than 60 months at the time of termination or insolvency). Similarly, the PBGC does not guarantee benefits above the normal retirement benefit, disability benefits not in pay status, or non-pension benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, death benefits, vacation pay, or severance pay. For additional information about the PBGC and the pension insurance program guarantees, go to the Multiemployer Page on PBGC’s website at www.pbgc.gov/prac/multiemployer. Please contact your employer or plan administrator for specific information about your pension plan or pension benefit. PBGC does not have that information. See “Where to Get More Information About Your Plan,” below. Where to Get More Information For more information about this notice, you may contact the office of the Plan Administrator at: Margaret Bowen 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 301-899-0675. Summary Annual Report for SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. This is a summary of the annual report of the SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund Inc., EIN 94-1431246, Plan No. 501, for period August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). • an accountant’s report; • financial information and information on payments to service providers; Supplemental vacation pay benefits under the plan are provided by the SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., a Trust Fund. • assets held for investment; and Basic Financial Statement To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., the plan’s administrator, at 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107, or by telephone at (415) 764-4990. The charge to cover copying costs will be $5.00 for the full annual report, or $0.25 per page for any part thereof. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $1,779,510 as of July 31, 2022, compared to $2,150,712 as of August 1, 2021. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $371,202. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $16,039,306, including employer contributions of $16,088,766, earnings from investments of ($43,979), realized losses of ($6,980) from the sale of assets, and other income of $1,499. Plan expenses were $16,410,508. These expenses included $409,031 in administrative expenses, and $16,001,477 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights To Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: • transactions in excess of 5% of the plan assets. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N-1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. Summary Annual Report for SIU Pacific District Seafarers’ Medical Center Fund This is a summary of the annual report of the SIU Pacific District Seafarers’ Medical Center Fund, EIN 94-2430964, Plan No. 501, for the year ended June 30, 2022. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Medical exam benefits paid under the plan are provided by the SIU Pacific District Seafarers’ Medical Center Fund, a trust fund. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $41,859 as of June 30, 2022, compared to $83,495 as of July 1, 2021. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $41,636. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $756,589, including employer contributions of $742,760, earnings from investments of $48, and other income of $13,781. Plan expenses were $798,225. These expenses included $268,371 in administrative expenses, and $529,854 in benefits paid to or for participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights To Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: July 2023 1. An accountant’s report; 2. Financial information and information on payments to service providers; and 3. Assets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of SIU Pacific District Seafarers’ Medical Center Fund, the plan’s administrator, at 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107, telephone (415) 392-3611. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.75 for the full annual report, or $0.25 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N-1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. Seafarers LOG 7 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings MAERSK SELETAR (Maersk Line, Limited), March 4 – Chairman Eugene Perez, Secretary Ronald Byrd, Educational Director Jerome Culbreth, Engine Delegate Jason Fuller, Steward Delegate Alexus Guillory. Chairman discussed ship fund and gave thanks to the steward department for a job well done. He then congratulated SIU President David Heindel on his new position. Secretary encouraged everyone to continue working safely. Educational director advised crew to upgrade at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for a higher allowance in food budget and increases to vacation days. Members asked to upgrade to Starlink Wi-Fi for better internet connection. Next port: Newark, New Jersey. MAERSK KENSINGTON (Maersk Line, Limited), March 19 – Chairman Koksal Demir, Secretary Jeffery Toliver, Educational Director George Bieselin, Deck Delegate Jasper Hayward, Engine Delegate Juan Rochez, Steward Delegate Sheldon Mitchel. Chairman thanked crew for their excellent work. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new TVs, mattresses and fans. Members asked for better Wi-Fi and 30 for 30 vacation. MAERSK SENTOSA (Maersk Line, Limited), March 30 – Chairman Mario Ordonez, Secretary Charles Brooks, Educational Director Jing Hui Huang, Deck Delegate Derek Willis, Engine Delegate Anibal Lopes, Steward Delegate Julian De Los Santos. Educational director recommended members upgrade at the Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members requested increases to vacation time. MAERSK CHICAGO (Maersk Line, Limited), April 16 – Chairman Gerald Alford, Secretary Quentin Hood, Educational Director Ronald Embody, Deck Delegate Edgardo Martinez Espada, Steward Delegate Carl Royster. Ping-pong equipment and board games received and appreciated by crew. Chairman gave thanks to steward department for great food. Educational director encouraged crew to take advantage of the upgrading programs at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew suggested adding a hard drive with movies and TV shows that can be connected to everyone’s room via Wi-Fi. Next port: Newark, New Jersey. AMERICAN ENDURANCE (Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning), April 18 – Chairman Jerome Luckett, Secretary Gina Lightfoot, Educational Director Patrocinio Maglinte, Deck Delegate Peter Mertz, Engine Delegate Allen Newgen, Steward Delegate Eugene Williams. Chairman commended steward department as well as deck department for jobs well done. He reminded crew to leave clean rooms for oncoming members. Ship needs clearer rules and instructions on missing-man pay. Educational director urged The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. members to upgrade their skills at the Paul Hall Center. In order to receive an A-book, a member must have a higher rating than entry-level. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested Wi-Fi on all ships, increases in vision care coverage and increases to vacation time. Members asked for faster turnaround for physical exam results. LONESTAR STATE (Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning), April 25 – Chairman Lionel Rivas, Secretary Cayetano Toledo, Educational Director Frederick Williams, Deck Delegate Joseph Wattam, Engine Delegate Tyler Summersill, Steward Delegate Carlos Suazo-Flores. Chairman advised members to follow chain of command and to go to immediate supervisor with any issues or concerns. He reminded everyone to keep documents up to date, thanked crew for working safely and thanked members for keeping house clean. Chairman also praised steward department for a job well done. Secretary thanked the crew for helping with DOT provisions and encouraged them to contribute to SPAD (Seafarers Political Activities Donation), the union’s voluntary political action fund. Educational director recommended members upgrade at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed implementing extra pay for stays beyond 120 days without relief. Members requested to receive pay mid-week at the end of each month, along with a copy of pay voucher. USNS MONTFORD POINT (Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.), May 6 – Chairman Larry Dizon, Secretary Vanessa Osborne-Brumsey, Educational Director Hector Caballero, Deck Delegate Jon Sunga, Steward Delegate Jose Sadaya. Chairman announced scheduled Wi-Fi installation by June, during drydock. Educational director stressed the importance of upgrading at the Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New mattresses and linens have been ordered. Crew requested a ship computer, calling cards in slop chest, and new books. Chairman and crew agreed to purchase Playstation 5 gaming system. USNS WATERS (Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.), May 9 – Chairman Angel Centeno, Secretary Ronda Jackson, Educational Director Randy Slue, Deck Delegate Michael Dibelardino, Engine Delegate Christopher Waters, Steward Delegate Lamarai Jones. Chairman instructed members to bring union books with them to all ships and advised them to apply for MMC well in advance of document expiration. Educational director suggested upgrading at the Piney Point school for the fastest way to a wage increase. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members thanked the union for wage boost. They voiced concerns with certain officer behavior (perceived as inexplicably retaliatory) since pay increases went into effect. Crew discussed onboarding policies. Members requested recreational Wi-Fi access for all crew. With Seafarers Aboard Green Cove Pictured aboard the Waterman ship in Benicia, California, are (front, from left) Recertified Bosun Richard Grubbs and Apprentice Julius Franks, along with (standing, from left) GUDE Charles Bishop, Chief Cook Trason Glynn, SA David Andersen, STOS Terrell Mitchell, GUDE Dashon Hagans and SIU Oakland Port Agent J.B. Niday. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return 8 Seafarers LOG receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President David Heindel at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: David Heindel, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 July 2023 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea Benefits Conferences Announced Representatives from the SIU and the Seafarers Plans will conduct a series of benefits conferences at a dozen hiring halls beginning later this month. Seafarers, retirees and their families are strongly encouraged to attend at least one of the gatherings. Most of the conferences will take place the same days as the respective membership meetings for the given months. Designed to educate rank-and-file members as well as union employees, the conferences focus on various Seafarers Plans. Conference goals include making enrollees aware of benefits available to them under each plan. Special emphasis is placed on points that plan participants may not know about. Meeting times will be announced later, but tentative plans call for each staff conference to take place ahead of the membership meeting, followed by a separate conference for members, dependents and retirees immediately after the membership meeting. Please stay in touch with your hall and keep an eye on the SIU website and upcoming issues of the LOG for more details. Meanwhile, the schedule is as follows: Port Norfolk Oakland Honolulu Wilmington Conference Date Tuesday, July 25 Thursday, August 17 Friday, August 18 Monday, August 21 Tacoma San Juan Piney Point Jacksonville Houston New Orleans Jersey City Ft. Lauderdale Algonac Friday, August 25 Thursday, September 7 Monday, October 2 Thursday, October 5 Monday, November 13 Tuesday, November 14 Thursday, November 30 Monday, February 19, 2024 Friday, March 8, 2024 “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from May 15 - June 14, 2023. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of June 15, 2023. Port A Total Registered Total Shipped All Groups All Groups B C A B C Trip Reliefs Registered on Beach All Groups A B C July & August Membership Meetings Piney Point Monday: July 3, August 7 Algonac Friday: July 7, August 11 Baltimore Guam Thursday: July 6, August 10 Thursday: July 20, August 24 Honolulu Friday: July 14, August 18 Houston Monday: July 10, August 14 Jacksonville Joliet Thursday: July 6, August 10 Thursday: July 13, August 17 Mobile Wednesday: July 12, August 16 New Orleans Jersey City Tuesday: July 11, August 15 *Wednesday: July 5, Tuesday: August 8 Norfolk Friday: July 7, August 11 Oakland Thursday: July 13, August 17 Philadelphia Wednesday: July 5, August 9 Port Everglades Thursday: July 13, August 17 San Juan Thursday: July 6, August 10 St. Louis Friday: July 14, August 18 Tacoma Friday: July 21, August 25 Wilmington Monday: July 17, August 21 *Jersey City change in July created by Independence Day. Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m July 2023 Seafarers LOG 9 �WELCOME ASHORE IN OAKLAND – Chief Cook Abdullah Falah (left), pictured at the Oakland hall, receives his first pension check. He started sailing with the SIU in 1990 and most recently shipped aboard the Gem State. SIU Port Agent J.B. Niday is at right. ABOARD CAPE ARUNDEL – Pictured from left aboard the Crowley-operated ship (formerly the Honor) in Norfolk, Virginia, are GUDE Ricky Langley, Bosun Mark Brownell and OS Mario Borgonia. B-BOOK RECEIVED – Chief Cook Dewayne Thomas (left) obtains his full book at the Houston hall. At right is SIU Port Agent Joe Zavala. B-BOOK IN JOLIET – Oiler Kenneth Kauffman displays his newly acquired full book at the hall in Illinois. WITH WEST COAST BOATMEN – SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (right) reviews contractual details with members Brian Imsland and John McCarty aboard a Starlight Marine tug. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU ABOARD R.J. PFEIFFER – Pictured aboard the Matson ship in Oakland are (from left) ACU Mohamed Wasel, SIU Patrolman Kathy Chester and Recertified Steward Ali Munsar. ABOARD MV LIBERTY – Many thanks to vessel master Capt. Nicholas Bahill for this photo from the TOTE-operated vessel. The ship’s current run is from Northern Europe to South Korea. Pictured from left are Capt. Bahill, Chief Steward Rondell Richardson, AB Bradley Tucker, 2AE Armando Bermudez, AB Roderick Mitchell, Chief Cook Mashonda Corley, AB Gregory Locks, SA Frances Mendez, QMED Kenji Hoffman, 3M Matthew Burke, 2M Alex Buffman, CHENG Robert Sweet, Bosun David Miller, Oiler Santee Gowdy, 3AE Jonathan D’Angelo, STOS Tyson Humphrey, Oiler Stoney Hardy, AB Paul St. Onge, CM Wesley Heerssen, and 1AE Michael Skelton. WITH SEAFARERS IN PUERTO RICO – SIU Asst. VP Amancio Crespo (left in each photo) congratulates members on various milestones. AB Jose Canales (above, left) picks up his first pension check following a 26-year career, while Chief Steward Carmelo Calderon Santini (above, center) receives his A-seniority book. In the remaining photo, Seafarer Julian Misla Mendez displays his certificate from recently completing the junior engineer curriculum at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. His brother, Chief Cook Jafet Misla Mendez, also sails with the SIU. 10 Seafarers LOG July 2023 �ABOARD LIBERTY GRACE – Pictured from left aboard the Liberty Maritime vessel are (above, left) SIU Safety Director Kevin Sykes and AB Daniel Hanback. In photo above (center) are Steward/Baker Jesus Ortiz-Rivera (left) and SIU Port Agent Joe Zavala. The remaining snapshot includes oncoming Bosun Jose Bermudez and AB Octavio Ruiz. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU WELCOME ASHORE IN GARDEN STATE – Kevin Teschner (left) sailed for 30 years as a deckhand at NY Waterway. He’s pictured at the Jersey City, New Jersey, hall with SIU Port Agent Ray Henderson, picking up his first pension check. CONGRATS IN PINEY POINT – SA Mynisha George (right) receives her full book at the union-affiliated school in southern Maryland. She’s pictured with SIU Patrolman Jose Argueta. WELCOME ASHORE IN HOUSTON – Recertified Steward Kenneth Whitfield (left), pictured at the hiring hall with SIU Asst. VP Mike Russo, receives his first pension check. Whitfield started sailing with the SIU in 1988. “To all my brothers and sisters of the Seafarers International Union, the time has come that I must pass the torch,” he stated. “For the life I’ve enjoyed as a merchant mariner, I extend my gratitude to fellow members of this great union. I’ve had the privilege to see the world and learn other customs and lifestyles, and it has been an awesome experience.” MEETING TOMORROW’S MARINERS – SIU Port Agent Warren Asp (standing) addresses students at Maritime High School in Des Moines, Washington. HELPING HANDS – SIU Guam Port Agent Victor Sahagon (center) and Bosun Joven Deocampo (right) team up to help supply water to AB David Arcilla, one of many local residents whose home was without running water after Typhoon Mawar struck the territory. (There was no damage to speak of at the hiring hall.) FOURTH ARM OF DEFENSE – During the awards dinner following this year’s Seafarers Waterfront Classic (benefiting a non-profit organization that serves veterans and first responders), SIU VP Government Services Nicholas Celona (at podium) gave a well-received speech explaining the critical and historic role of the U.S. Merchant Marine supporting national, economic and homeland security. He punctuated the remarks with the unfurling of a patriotic banner (below) featuring the Latin motto “Acta Non Verba” (deeds, not words), which historically is associated with the U.S. Merchant Marine. AND MANY MORE – QE4 Imran Khan (second from right) receives a belated birthday cake in Piney Point, where he commemorates the occasion with (from left) SIU Representative Jose Argueta, QE3 Carlos Guiterrez and Patrolman Martin Baker. July 2023 WELL-EARNED RETIREMENT – Congratulations to the newly retired Peggy Densford, a familiar face to students at the Paul Hall Center for many years. Densford wore different hats in Piney Point (instructor, tutor, etc.) and always devoted herself to betterment of all concerned. Fair winds and following seas! Seafarers LOG 11 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. DEEP SEA IBRAHIM ABDELKARIM Brother Ibrahim Abdelkarim, 65, started his career with the union in 2004. He first shipped on the Maersk Arizona and sailed in the deck department. Brother Abdelkarim upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. He most recently sailed on the Maersk Durban and makes his home in Brooklyn, New York. AWADH AHMED Brother Awadh Ahmed, 60, joined the Seafarers International Union in 2005, initially sailing aboard the Midnight Sun. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions and shipped in the deck department. Brother Ahmed was last employed by Keystone Ocean Services. He is a resident of Dearborn, Michigan. JAMES ARMSTRONG Brother James Armstrong, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1981 when he sailed aboard the Santa Mercedes. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Armstrong last shipped on the Expedition and calls Orange Park, Florida, home. EUSEBIO AVILA SOLANO Brother Eusebio Avila Solano, 62, began sailing with the SIU in 1989. A steward department member, he first sailed aboard the Independence. Brother Avila Solano upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 2011 and last sailed on the Alaskan Explorer. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas. NOEL BOCAYA Brother Noel Bocaya, 66, signed on with the SIU in 1989, first sailing aboard the Independence. He shipped in the steward department and upgraded at the union-affiliated Piney Point school on several occasions. Brother Bocaya most recently sailed on the Manoa. He resides in Aiea, Hawaii. WILLIAM BRINSON Brother William Brinson, 65, became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1991 when he shipped on the Independence. He sailed in the deck 12 Seafarers LOG department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 1996. Brother Brinson’s final vessel was the Seabulk Challenge. He resides in Deland, Florida. VIRGILIO BROSOTO Brother Virgilio Brosoto, 69, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 2011, initially working on the Padre Island. He was a member of the steward department and most recently shipped on the Decisive. Brother Brosoto calls Rockville, Maryland, home. GUILLERMO BUSH Brother Guillermo Bush, 65, started sailing with the union in 2002. He worked in the engine department and was employed by GFC Crane Consultants Inc. for his entire career. Brother Bush lives in Plantation, Florida. SALOME CASTRO Brother Salome Castro, 65, joined the SIU in 1988 when he sailed with Delta Queen Steamboat Company. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded on multiple occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Castro last shipped on the Seabulk Arctic and makes his home in Gibsonton, Florida. CLARE CRANE Brother Clare Crane, 65, signed on with the union in 1974. He first sailed aboard the Oakland and worked in both the deck and steward departments in addition to working on shore gangs. Brother Crane upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. He last shipped on the Singapore and is a resident of Mukilteo, Washington. ALLEN DAVIS Brother Allen Davis, 65, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1997, initially shipping on the Franklin J. Phillips. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. Brother Davis most recently shipped aboard the Overseas Chinook. He lives in Winnfield, Louisiana. KELLY DAVIS Brother Kelly Davis, 68, donned the SIU colors in 1974. He first sailed with U.S. Steel Corporation and worked in the engine department. Brother Davis upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. His final vessel was the Cape Wrath. Brother Davis is a resident of Quincy, Florida. LYDIA DYE Sister Lydia Dye, 67, joined the union in 2000 and first sailed aboard the Jack Lummus. She sailed in both the deck and steward departments and upgraded often at the unionaffiliated Piney Point school. Sister Dye most recently shipped on the Baldomero Lopez. She lives in Mountain Grove, Missouri. ABDULLAH FALAH Brother Abdullah Falah, 64, began his career with the SIU in 1990. A steward department member, he initially sailed aboard the Independence. Brother Falah upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions and last shipped aboard the Gem State. He resides in Fresno, California. RONALD GARBER Brother Ronald Garber, 67, embarked on his career with the union in 2001 and first sailed aboard the Stonewall Jackson. An engine department member, he upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Garber concluded his career on the Maersk Yorktown and makes his home in Lithonia, Georgia. KELLER GILYARD Brother Keller Gilyard, 74, became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 2001 and initially sailed aboard the Cape Ducato. He worked in the deck department and upgraded on numerous occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Gilyard most recently shipped on the Maersk Tennessee. He resides in Jacksonville, Florida. ers in 2000, working for American Service Technology Inc. He sailed in the engine department and also worked on shore gangs. Brother Goodpastor upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. He most recently sailed aboard the Horizon Pacific and makes his home in Lacey, Washington. LORI GROW Sister Lori Grow, 65, signed on with the union in 1997 when she sailed on the Stonewall Jackson. She upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center and worked in the steward department. Sister Grow’s final vessel was the USNS Red Cloud. She resides in Fallbrook, California. MALCOLM HOLMES Brother Malcolm Holmes, 66, joined the SIU in 1982 and first sailed on the Capricorn. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions and shipped in the steward department. Brother Holmes last sailed on the Maersk Pittsburgh and makes his home in Great Mills, Maryland. DONALD HUTCHENS Brother Donald Hutchens, 67, donned the SIU colors in 1998 when he shipped on the Little Hales. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions and worked in the deck department. Brother Hutchens most recently shipped aboard the Ocean Trader. He lives in North Miami Beach, Florida. HANAPIAH ISMAIL Brother Hanapiah Ismail, 69, started his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1985. A member of the deck department, he first shipped on the Pittsburgh. Brother Ismail upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. He concluded his career aboard the Maersk Hartford and calls Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, home. ing aboard the Independence. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Legras’ final vessel was the Patriot. He resides in Honolulu. JOHN LEWIS Brother John Lewis, 65, joined the union in 1981 and initially worked aboard the Express. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Lewis last shipped on the Philadelphia. He makes his home in Sarasota, Florida. KWASI MANU Brother Kwasi Manu, 69, started sailing with the Seafarers in 1998 when he worked on the Independence. An engine department member, he upgraded on numerous occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Manu concluded his career on the Ascension. He lives in Houston. DOUGLAS MARAVELIAS Brother Douglas Maravelias, 67, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 2001. He initially sailed on the Consumer and worked primarily in the engine department. Brother Maravelias upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He last shipped aboard the Gem State and resides in Rio Vista, California. KENNETH MCHELLEN Brother Kenneth McHellen, 58, signed on with the union in 1987 when he sailed aboard the USNS Capella. A steward department member, he upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. Brother McHellen most recently shipped on the Overseas Texas City. He is a resident of Jacksonville, Florida. MANUEL LATA JAMES MCREVY Brother Stanley Golden, 65, began sailing with the SIU in 1991. He initially shipped on the Producer and was an engine department member. Brother Golden upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. He last sailed on the Horizon Enterprise and lives in Santa Ana, California. Brother Manuel Lata, 62, began sailing with the SIU in 1990. He sailed in all three departments and first shipped on the Independence. Brother Lata upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. He last sailed on the Ohio and lives in Algona, Washington. DAVID GOODPASTOR PATRICK LEGRAS Brother James McRevy, 66, embarked on his career with the SIU in 2001. He was a deck department member and first sailed aboard the Liberty Grace. Brother McRevy upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2001. He last sailed on the Overseas Chinook and calls Pineville, Louisiana, home. Brother David Goodpastor, 65, started his career with the Seafar- Brother Patrick Legras, 69, signed on with the SIU in 1981, first sail- STANLEY GOLDEN Continued on next page July 2023 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. GREGORY MELVIN Brother Gregory Melvin, 62, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1980 when he sailed on the Producer. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Melvin most recently shipped on the Liberty Pride. He makes his home in Jacksonville, Florida. GLADYS PERRY Sister Gladys Perry, 65, signed on with the SIU in 2005, initially working with Patriot Contract Services. She sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. Sister Perry’s final vessel was the Decisive. She lives in Suffolk, Virginia. RONALD PHENEUF Brother Ronald Pheneuf, 66, began sailing with the SIU in 1991 when he worked aboard the USNS Lynch. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Pheneuf last shipped on the Maersk Hartford and lives in Palm Bay, Florida. GREGORY POER Brother Gregory Poer, 65, joined the SIU in 1978 and first sailed on the Yellowstone. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions and shipped in the deck department. Brother Poer concluded his career aboard the Global Sentinel and makes his home in Kirkland, Washington. JOHN RAY Brother John Ray, 65, embarked on his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1979. He first shipped on the Libra and sailed in the deck department. Brother Ray upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. He concluded his career aboard the Defender and calls Livingston, Montana, home. JUSTINO RIASCOS-SANCHEZ Brother Justino Riascos-Sanchez, 69, became a member of the SIU in 2001. He initially shipped on the Atlantic Guardian and July 2023 sailed in all three departments. Brother Riascos-Sanchez upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. He concluded his career aboard the Santorini and calls New York City home. DAVID RICE Brother David Rice, 65, joined the union in 1994, sailing first aboard the Sealift Arctic. He shipped in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2004. Brother Rice’s final vessel was the William Baugh. He lives in Rye, Texas. MARIS SEPERIS Brother Maris Seperis, 65, began sailing with the SIU in 1991. He sailed in the deck department and first shipped on the Charles L. Brown. Brother Seperis upgraded his skills often at the Paul Hall Center. He last sailed on the Liberty Island and lives in New York City. MICHAEL TRACEY Brother Michael Tracey, 66, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1977, when he sailed aboard the Erna Elizabeth. A deck department member, he upgraded at the Piney Point school in 1979. Brother Tracey last shipped on the Discovery. He resides in Hudson, Massachusetts. KENNETH WHITFIELD Brother Kenneth Whitfield, 60, started his career with the Seafarers in 1988, initially sailing aboard the Cape Ducato. He was a steward department member and upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Whitfield most recently sailed on the Brenton Reef. He settled in Cypress, Texas. PAUL WILLS Brother Paul Wills, 65, signed on with the union in 1978 and first sailed aboard the Long Lines. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions and was a member of the deck department. Brother Wills’ final vessel was the Comet. He lives in Long Beach, California. GREAT LAKES TIMOTHY BELL Brother Timothy Bell, 65, joined the SIU in 1979. A deck department member, he first worked on the J. T. Hutchinson. Brother Bell last sailed on the Sam Laud and settled in Alpena, Michigan. ROBERT JEWELL Brother Robert Jewell, 65, started sailing with the union in 1993, initially shipping on the Kinsman Enterprise. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. Brother Jewell concluded his career with H&M Transport and calls Marine City, Michigan, home. KESSE KESSE Brother Kesse Kesse, 69, signed on with the union in 2002. He initially sailed aboard the H. Lee White and worked in the deck department. Brother Kesse upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. He last shipped with G&H Towing and is a Houston resident. DONALD PELTO Brother Donald Pelto, 73, donned the SIU colors in 2001. He was a deck department member and first worked aboard the Alpena. Brother Pelto upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He most recently shipped on the Adam E. Cornelius and lives in Hill City, South Dakota. INLAND DALE BLANKLEY Brother Dale Blankley, 63, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1979 when he shipped with Interstate Oil. He was a member of the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center within his first year of membership. Brother Blankley continued to work with the same company for the majority of his career. He makes his home in Emerson, Arkansas. CHRISTOPHER HARVEY Brother Christopher Harvey, 62, signed on with the union in 1982. He sailed in the deck department and first worked on the Sugar Island. Brother Harvey upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2001. He most recently shipped on the Douglas B. Mackie and settled in Laramie, Wyoming. WALLACE HOGAN Brother Wallace Hogan, 62, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1978 when he sailed with G&H Towing. He was a member of the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Hogan remained with the same company for his entire career. He lives in League City, Texas. reer. Brother Money calls Pensacola, Florida, home. EDWIN HOGGE Brother Stephen Prendergast, 70, donned the SIU colors in 1999, working for G&H Towing. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Prendergast continued to work for the same company until his retirement. He is a resident of Galveston, Texas. Brother Edwin Hogge, 71, signed on with the Seafarers in 2016. An engine department member, he first worked on the Pacific Reliance. Brother Hogge upgraded at the union-affiliated Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He concluded his career aboard the Pride and makes his home in Gloucester, Virginia. KELLY JOHNSON Sister Kelly Johnson, 66, joined the SIU in 1976. She initially shipped with Dixie Carriers and worked in the deck department. Sister Johnson upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 1983. She was most recently employed with Leo Marine Services and resides in Winters, California. STEPHEN PRENDERGAST DANIEL SMITH Brother William Markcum, 62, donned the SIU colors in 2010 when he worked on the Padre Island. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2019. Brother Markcum concluded his career aboard the Terrapin Island. He is a resident of Stanwood, Michigan. Brother Daniel Smith, 66, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 2007 when he worked on the Resolve. He was a member of the deck department and upgraded on several occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Smith most recently shipped on the Legacy. He makes his home in Hertford, North Carolina. JUAN PENA MARRERO JON SNOW Brother Juan Pena Marrero, 62, embarked on his career with the SIU in 1981, working with Crowley Puerto Rico Services. He shipped in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Pena Marrero remained with the same company for the duration of his career. He makes his home in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Brother Jon Snow, 66, joined the Seafarers International Union in 2007. He first worked on the Terrapin Island and shipped in the deck department. Brother Snow upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He concluded his career aboard the Galveston Island and is a resident of Portland, Maine. WILLIAM MARKCUM JACK MATIEVICH Brother Jack Matievich, 63, joined the Seafarers International Union in 2005. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments and worked for Starlight Marine Services for his entire career. Brother Matievich resides in Hypoluxo, Florida. JAMES MEYERS Brother James Meyers, 67, signed on with the union in 1978. An engine department member, he initially sailed on the Overseas Aleutian. Brother Meyers upgraded at the Paul Hall Center often. He was last employed with Crowley Towing & Transportation and makes his home in Pinon Hills, California. HOUSTON MONEY Brother Houston Money, 61, became a member of the Seafarers in 2000. He sailed in the deck department and was employed with Penn Maritime for the duration of his ca- STEVEN TAYLOR Brother Steven Taylor, 63, began his career with the union in 1982. He worked in the deck department and upgraded at the union-affiliated Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Taylor was first employed with Dixie Carriers. He last worked on the Dodge Island and calls Alexandria, Virginia, home. RICHARD WYLIE Brother Richard Wylie, 70, started sailing with the SIU in 1978, initially working with Mariner Towing. He was a deck department member and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Wylie last worked for OSG Ship Management. He lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Seafarers LOG 13 �Seafarers International Union Directory David Heindel, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President Tom Orzechowski, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Inquiring Seafarer This month’s question was posed to members of the most recent SIU Finance Committee, who in April conducted an audit of the union’s financial records. Question: Why did you join the SIU and why have you remained with the union? Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Nicholas Celona, Vice President Government Services Bryan Powell, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 Timothy Pillsworth QMED As a second-generation seaman, the path for me was clear. I have had a wonderful career with the SIU. The benefits have been great for me and my family. ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 Carl Pedersen Bosun I loved the sea and the travel. At this point, I am winding down to the end of my career. I have enjoyed working for the union; it’s been a great pleasure working with all the great people I met along the way. The opportunities I have had as a mariner have been great. ATM Zahid Reza AB I joined the SIU because it offers awesome training, great health benefits, a good pension plan, job availability and job security. I stayed on because I really enjoy sailing and exploring the world. Being a union member has enabled me to better support myself and provide for my family. Mark Stabler AB I joined the SIU in the early 90s as a veteran. At the time, the union was looking for mariners to help out during the first Gulf War. I stayed with the SIU because it offers its members a good living with wonderful benefits. The SIU also provides mariners excellent opportunities to learn while at sea as well as when upgrading at the Paul Hall Center. Kenneth Kelly Chief Cook I joined the SIU because I have always wanted to travel and see the world. Being a mariner has made both of these desires possible and at the same time provided me an exciting and very rewarding career. The union far exceeded my expectations. Gerard Costello Recertified Bosun My reasons for joining the union and staying with it can be put very concisely: The SIU has allowed me to travel the world, paid me very well while doing it, and provided me with the ability to raise and support a family. Pic From The Past NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NORFOLK 111 Mill Creek Parkway, Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23323 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4001/4002 14 Seafarers LOG A tanker is shown under construction in Brooklyn, New York, in 1971. Built for SIU-contracted Seatrain Lines, the vessel would be named the Brooklyn and launched two years later. At 225,000 deadweight tons and 1,094 feet in length, it reportedly (at that time) was the biggest merchant ship ever built in the United States. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with other Seafarers LOG readers, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. High-resolution digital images may be sent to webmaster@seafarers.org July 2023 �Final Departures DEEP SEA ARVELL BROWN Pensioner Arvell Brown, 77, died May 11. He signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 2001 and first sailed aboard the Roy M. Wheat. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Brown last shipped on the Green Point. He retired in 2013 and settled in Prichard, Alabama. ROBERT COLE Pensioner Robert Cole, 80, passed away May 22. He became a member of the SIU in 2001. A deck department member, Brother Cole first sailed on the Franklin J. Phillips. He last shipped on the Liberty Pride in 2013, before becoming a pensioner the following year. Brother Cole made his home in Hertford, North Carolina. SUREE FARRELL Sister Suree Farrell, 73, died March 7. She joined the union in 2001 and initially worked on the Roy M. Wheat. Sister Farrell was a steward department member. She concluded her career aboard the Racer in 2013. Sister Farrell was a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia. DONALD GEARHART Pensioner Donald Gearhart, 66, has passed away. He started sailing with the SIU in 1977 when he shipped with Inland Tugs. Brother Gearhart was a deck department member. He most recently sailed aboard the USNS Pollux and became a pensioner in 2018. Brother Gearhart lived in Deltona, Florida. HANS GOTTSCHLICH Pensioner Hans Gottschlich, 84, died June 2. First sailing aboard the Oceanic Independence, he became a July 2023 member of the SIU in 1980. Brother Gottschlich worked in the deck department. He went on pension in 2006 after sailing aboard his final vessel, the USNS Brittin. Brother Gottschlich resided in Panama City, Florida. last worked on the Leo in 2001 and began collecting his pension in 2003. Brother Osman was a Houston resident. GARY HANSON VITAL SCHOEB Pensioner Gary Hanson, 83, has passed away. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1991, initially sailing aboard the USNS Lynch. Brother Hanson was a steward department member and last sailed on the USNS Pathfinder. He retired in 2004 and settled in Grants Pass, Oregon. Brother Vital Schoeb, 92, died May 10. Born in Switzerland, he signed on with the SIU in 1962. He was a steward department member and first sailed aboard the Santa Mercedes. Brother Schoeb last shipped on the President Johnson in 1981. He called Santa Rosa, California, home. ABDUL HASSAN Brother Abdul Hassan, 65, passed away April 27. He joined the SIU in 2001 and first shipped aboard the Mormac Sun. Brother Hassan was a member of the deck department and last shipped on the Magothy in 2022. He made his home in the Bronx, New York. VINCENT IPPOLITO Brother Vincent Ippolito, 68, died April 9. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1989. Brother Ippolito’s first vessel was the Independence. A deck department member, he most recently shipped on the Dewayne T. Williams. Brother Ippolito resided in Kenner, Louisiana. ELIAS LIMON Pensioner Elias Limon, 80, passed away May 7. He donned the SIU colors in 1965 when he shipped on the Del Alba. Working in the deck department, Brother Limon concluded his career aboard the Defender. He became a pensioner in 2004 and settled in La Marque, Texas. MUSTAFA OSMAN Pensioner Mustafa Osman, 83, has passed away. He became a member of the union in 1966, initially sailing aboard the Platte. Brother Osman was an engine department member. He with Dixie Carriers. Brother Benedict was a deck department member and continued to work with the same company for most of his career. He became a pensioner in 2006 and lived in Folsom, Louisiana. JOSE TELLES LIND Pensioner Jose Telles Lind, 79, passed away May 2. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 1978. Brother Telles Lind first shipped on the Overseas Alaska. He was a deck department member and concluded his career aboard the Horizon Crusader in 2005. Brother Telles Lind became a pensioner the following year and made his home in Puerto Rico, his birthplace. JACK WALKER Pensioner Jack Walker, 66, passed away May 4. He signed on with the Seafarers in 1989. Brother Walker was first employed by OLS Transport and sailed in the deck department. He last sailed on the Liberator in 2003. He became a pensioner in 2022 and settled in San Clemente, California. GREAT LAKES DONALD KEUTEN Brother Donald Keuten, 64, has passed away. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, he joined the SIU in 1999. Brother Keuten was a member of the deck department and first shipped on the Presque Isle. He concluded his career aboard the same vessel in 2006 resided in his hometown. INLAND FRANCIS BENEDICT Pensioner Francis Benedict, 86, died April 19. He signed on with the union in 1956 and first sailed JACK COOLEY Pensioner Jack Cooley, 89, passed away April 14. He joined the SIU in 1962 when he worked with Dravo Basic Materials. Brother Cooley sailed in the deck department. He retired in 1996 after concluding his career with Martin Marietta. Brother Cooley made his home in Irvington, Alabama. BENJAMIN GONZALEZ Pensioner Benjamin Gonzalez, 92, died April 23. Signing on with the union in 1987, he first sailed with Crowley Puerto Rico Services. Brother Gonzalez worked in the deck department. He remained with the same company for the duration of his career and became a pensioner in 1996. Brother Gonzalez lived in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. ISAIAH JENKINS Pensioner Isaiah Jenkins, 85, passed away April 15. He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1975 and worked in the deck department. Brother Jenkins was employed with Whiteman Towing Company for the duration of his career. He went on pension in 2000 and called Harvey, Louisiana, home. BARRY LINCOURT Pensioner Barry Lincourt, 79, died May 5. He embarked on his career with the union in 1992 when he shipped on the Producer. Brother Lincourt worked in the deck department. He was last employed with Crowley Towing and Transportation before retiring in 2010. Brother Lincourt resided in Kingsbury, Texas. GEORGE NOBLE Pensioner George Noble, 87, passed away April 13. He donned the union colors in 1962, first working with Perry Towing Corporation. Brother Noble sailed in the engine department. He last worked with McAllister Towing of Virginia and became a pensioner in 1998. Brother Noble was a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia. CHARLES SPRINGLE Pensioner Charles Springle, 83, passed away May 3. He joined the SIU in 1989, initially sailing with Steuart Transportation. Brother Springle worked in the deck department and concluded his career with Penn Maritime Inc. in 2004. He began collecting his pension the same year and made his home in Beaufort, North Carolina. VELIE THORNTON Pensioner Velie Thornton, 87, died May 16. She donned the SIU colors in 1992. Sister Thornton primarily sailed in the steward department. She was employed with Orgulf Transport Company for duration of her career and retired in 2003. Sister Thornton resided in Benton, Kentucky. SIGMUND TOMCZAK Pensioner Sigmund Tomczak, 78, died April 29. He became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1996 when he was employed by Delta Queen Steamboat Company. Brother Tomczak was an engine department member and last sailed with American West Steamboat Company. He became a pensioner in 2010 and lived in Bremerton, Washington. NMU NELSON BODDEN Pensioner Nelson Bodden, 82, passed away April 24. Brother Bodden was born in Belize. He concluded his career aboard the Keystone Georgia in 1997. He became a pensioner the following year and settled in Nederland, Texas. JAMES BORDERS Pensioner James Borders, 80, died May 13. Brother Borders worked in the deck department, lastly aboard the Stella Lykes. He became a pensioner in 2007 and resided in Anniston, Alabama, his home state. JUAN FALERO Pensioner Juan Falero, 87, died May 6. He was born in Puerto Rico and sailed in the engine department. Brother Falero last shipped aboard the American Lancer and retired in 1993. He made his home in Manchester, Connecticut. CLIFTON LANGFORD Pensioner Clifton Langford, 87, passed away February 20. Brother Langford sailed in the deck department. He last shipped aboard the Coronado in 1992. Brother Langford became a pensioner in 2004 and resided in Jacksonville, Florida. Seafarers LOG 15 �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates The following is a list of courses that currently are scheduled to be held at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland during the next several months. More courses may be added. Course additions and cancellations are subject to change due to COVID-19 protocols. All programs are geared toward improving the job skills of Seafarers and promoting the American maritime industry. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion Deck Department Upgrading Courses Able Seafarer-Deck July 17 August 28 October 23 August 4 September 15 November 10 Lifeboat/Water Survival July 31 August 28 October 23 August 11 September 8 November 3 June 26 August 14 October 9 November 13 July 14 September 1 October 27 December 1 Fast Rescue Boat July 17 July 21 Advanced Shiphandling September 25 October 6 Advanced Stability October 9 October 13 Advanced Meteorology October 16 October 20 Search & Rescue Management Level October 23 October 25 RFPNW Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion Steward Department Upgrading Courses Certified Chief Cook July 10 August 21 September 25 October 30 December 4 August 11 September 22 October 27 December 1 January 5 ServSafe Management July 3 August 14 September 18 October 23 November 27 July 7 August 18 September 22 October 27 December 1 Advanced Galley Operations July 31 October 16 August 25 November 10 Chief Steward June 26 September 11 November 13 July 21 October 6 December 8 Safety/Open Upgrading Courses Basic Training August 28 October 9 September 1 October 13 Basic Training Revalidation July 14 July 14 Government Vessels July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 16 October 23 November 6 July 21 August 4 August 18 September 1 September 15 September 29 October 20 October 27 November 10 Engine Department Upgrading Courses RFPEW August 14 November 13 September 8 December 15 Tank Ship DL (PIC) August 14 August 18 FOWT October 2 October 27 Tank Ship Familiarization DL September 18 September 22 Junior Engineer Program August 21 October 23 October 13 December 15 Tank Ship Familiarization LG September 25 October 9 September 29 October 13 Marine Electrician September 18 October 20 Marine Refer Tech August 7 September 15 Advanced Refer Containers July 31 October 23 August 11 November 3 Pumpman September 18 September 22 Machinist September 25 October 13 Welding July 17 August 28 October 16 August 4 September 15 November 3 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)_________________________ (Cell)_________________________ Date of Birth __________________________________________________________________ Deep Sea Member o Lakes Member o Inland Waters Member o If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #_______________________ Book #_________________________________ Seniority_____________________________ Department_____________________________ Home Port____________________________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? o Yes o No If yes, class # and dates attended __________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? oYes o No _____________________________________________________________________________ With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. 16 Seafarers LOG COURSE ____________________________ ____________________________ START DATE _______________ _______________ DATE OF COMPLETION ________________________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ____________________ Date On: _______________________________ Date Off:____________________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________________ DATE______________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 7/23 July 2023 �Paul Hall Center Classes Apprentice Water Survival Class #895 – Graduated May 19 (above, in alphabetical order): Alexander Baum, David Bessey, Brandon Brent, Michael Diaz, Nathan Jackson, Lynn James Jr., Jeffrey McGowin Jr., Jeremiah Mills, Quincy Nobles, Shaan Oberdieck, Marcus Olmedo, Halden Pettit, Jiles Sauer, John Scofield and Dylan Wright. Pumpman – Graduated April 7 (above, in alphabetical order): Elhassene Elkori, Crystal Higgs, Christopher Hinton, Wilbert Hinton, Justin Johnson, Mathew Palmer, Luis Sepulveda, Neil Tupas and Michael John Estavillo Valdez. Instructor Patrick Coppola is at far left. RFPNW – Graduated April 7 (above, from left): Sammie Head and Shane Beal. July 2023 RFPNW (Phase III) – Graduated April 7 (above, in alphabetical order): Christian Alvarado, Jack Collier IV, Manuel Delgado, Christian Felton, Tyree Harris, Tyrell Mitchell, Matthew Rathbun, Felicia Roberts, Robert Stockbridge II, and Zachary Wilkinson. Seafarers LOG 17 �Paul Hall Center Classes Government Vessels – Graduated April 14 (above, in alphabetical order): Reynaldo Llanes Abella, Cris Arceno Arsenio, Leo De Los Reyes Bierneza, James Braithwaite, Roger Dillinger Jr., Harriet Groenleer, Jared Johnson, Craig Joseph, Brandon Dwight-Masao Maeda, Dominique McLean, Latrel Ross, Baltazar Sambaoa, Decontee Saypoh, Zaza Tchitanava, Anthony Tweed, Dennis Vega, and Connor White. CC Assessment Program – Graduated May 5 (above, in alphabetical order): Sandra Norato, Abel Palacios, Nicholas Valentin, James White Jr. and Rachael Zavala. Welding & Metallurgy – Graduated May 26 (above, in alphabetical order): Maria Escobar, Christian Fredrick and Michael Zabielski. RFPNW – Graduated June 2 (above, from left): Courtney McNish and Joe Rogers Jr. Water Survival (Lifeboatman) – Graduated May 19 (above, from left): Antonio Zorrilla and Denzel Johnson. RFPEW (Phase III) – Graduated June 8 (above, in alphabetical order): Shavel Freeman, Micheal King, Craig Lash II, Christian Marty Barrera, Evan Murff and Timothy Resultan. 18 Seafarers LOG Marine Refrigeration Tech – Graduated April 21 (above, in alphabetical order): Ashely Burke, Oscar Cesena, Samuel Fanjoy, Carlos Gutierrez, Cale Irons, Imran Khan, Yahya Mohamed, Isaac Nugen and Kelly Percy. Instructor Christopher Morgan is also pictured (far right). Government Vessels – Graduated April 28 (above, in alphabetical order): Brandon Bob, Jack Boscia, Keith Carswell, Dylan Devisfruto, Robert Durant, Alaa Abdel Hafez Embaby, Sammie Head, Olivier Kozel, Maria Legier, Ronald Matthews, Anthony Simon and Douglas Vaughn. Tank Ship Fam LG – Graduated May 19 (above, in alphabetical order): Saleh Ahmed, Cedric Armstrong, William Bingham, Raenell Brewster, Henry Brown, Antione Clark, William Davis, Roberto Alcance Firme, Rizalito Frigillana, Artemio Galabo Galaura, Harold Harper, Terry Jackson, David McRoy, Charles Ortiz Quinones, Ammar Saleh Sailan, Venise Spears, Patrick Stubbs and Cyler Thompson III. (Note: Not all are pictured.) July 2023 �Paul Hall Center Classes Government Vessels – Graduated May 12 (above, in alphabetical order): Raenell Brewster, Anneliza Brown, Aaron Burnett, Antione Clark, Tavian Grant-Suggs, Ryan Henderson, Robert Natividad, Sandra Norato, Abel Palacios, Ricardo Petilo, Patricia Placek, Christopher Powers, Christina Price, Ammar Sailan, Annie Scriven, Hermano Sillon, Donald Slue, Julio Soriano, Venise Spears, Nicholas Valentin, James White Jr. and Rachael Zavala. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Certified Chief Cook (Module 4) – Graduated May 26 (above, in alphabetical order): Edna Bakhos, Kamel Bit, Billy Burgos-Burgos, Lashay Creekmore, Christian Santos Daguio, Mynisha George, Ahmed Haridy, Jeremy Hebda, Paul Newman, Nikka Sambaoa, and Reshawn Solomon. Junior Engineering - Basic Electricity – Graduated May 19 (above, in alphabetical order): Samuel Ray Ayers, Jonathan Bernardez Bernardez, Elyser Valdez Carpio, Roman Hutson, Kenneth Kauffman, Jacob Massie, Julian Misla Mendez, Cameron Porter and Anthony Solovyov. Instructor Christopher Morgan is also pictured (right). RFPNW (Phase III) – Graduated June 2 (above, in alphabetical order): Emile Alphonse, Abdiel Cintron Crespo, Christian Felton, Cody Miranda, Tyrell Mitchell, Jovanny Otero Negron, Kristian Sims, Derek Smaw Jr., James Walker, Antjuan Webb Jr. and Robert White. Tank Ship Familiarization LG – Graduated May 26 (above, in alphabetical order): Cedric Armstrong, Arnold Ball Jr., William Bingham, Raenell Brewster, Henry Brown, Aaron Burnett, Antione Clark, Joshua Daniel, Jacarta Gibson, Julius Gimutao, Roman Hutson, Terry Jackson, Joshua Maughon, David McRoy, Nagi Mihakel, Charles Ortiz Quinones, Tresten Porter, Venise Spears, Patrick Stubbs and Cyler Thompson III. (Note: Not all are pictured.) July 2023 Marine Electrician – Graduated May 26 (above, in alphabetical order): Ashely Burke, Oscar Cesena, Aleksander Djatschenko, Samuel Fanjoy, Carlos Gutierrez, Cale Irons, Imran Khan, Michael McGlone, Yahya Mohamed, Isaac Nugen, and Kelly Percy. Government Vessels – Graduated May 26 (above, in alphabetical order): Jeremiah Anderson, Eric Collier Jr., William Culp, Harold Harper, Albernisha Jones, and Frederick Radford. Seafarers LOG 19 �JULY 2023 VOLUME 85, NO. 7 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Paul Hall Center Class Photos Pages 17-19 SIU Commemorates Maritime Day The SIU played a prominent role in this year’s National Maritime Day ceremonies across the country. Those events took place May 22 in Norfolk, Virginia; Port Everglades, Florida; San Pedro, California; Port Arthur, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The Norfolk ceremony happened aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort, whose crew includes members of the SIU Government Services Division. Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, commanding officer of the U.S. Military Sealift Command, addressed the shipboard crowd, as did Dave Yoho, a World War II mariner. SIU Representative Sam Spain attended the gathering. (The Norfolk chapter of the Propeller Club hosted a separate National Maritime Day event the prior week, as reported in last month’s LOG.) In Florida, SIU Assistant Vice President Kris Hopkins addressed personnel from Junior Achievement (a non-profit youth organization) regarding maritime careers and also helped give a tour of the port. SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick spoke at the Port Arthur ceremony. He saluted past and present mariners and explained how America benefits from its maritime industry. Retired Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Duncan served as the keynote speaker during the National Maritime Day luncheon in San Pedro. The meal followed the annual observance and memorial service conducted at the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial just outside the Port of Los Angeles. Duncan reflected on the service of the thousands of civilian mariners who answered their nation’s call – including those rejected by the military as 4Fs – during World War II. He noted the war started for U.S.-flag merchant shipping in the months before the nation was attacked by Japanese forces in December 1941. He then drew attention to what merchant mariners had done since World War II, starting with the December 1950 exploits of the SIU-crewed SS Meredith Victory under the command of Capt. Leonard LaRue early in the Korean Conflict. Despite being under attack and receiving orders to set sail, the Meredith Victory remained in the Port of Hungnam and safely evacuated more than 14,000 refugees fleeing the North Korean and Chinese armies. During the earlier outdoor ceremony, Los Angeles County Supervisor (and former U.S. Rep.) Janice Hahn noted that her late uncle was a merchant mariner during World War II and compared what he did not receive for his efforts to what his brother (and her father) did as a Navy sailor. She recalled it took more than 30 years before Congress bestowed simple veterans’ status for that era’s mariners. She said more needs to be done. Editor’s note: Coverage of the ceremony that took place in the nation’s capital appears in the June LOG. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (left) presents American Merchant Marine Memorial Committee President Wendy Karnes with a county proclamation in honor of National Maritime Day. SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (right) joins (from left) Retired MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Duncan, SoCal Port Maritime Council Secretary-Treasurer Louie Diaz and SoCal Port Maritime Council President Larry Barragan at the National Maritime Day luncheon in San Pedro, California. MSC Commander Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer speaks during the ceremony aboard the Seafarers-crewed USNS Comfort. SIU Government Services Division Representative Sam Spain (right) greets World War II mariner Dave Yoho at the ceremony in Virginia. 20 Seafarers SeafarersLOG LOG SIU Asst. VP Kris Hopkins points out the appeal of working in the maritime industry. SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick (at podium) delivers remarks at the event in Port Arthur, Texas. Fr. Sinclair Oubre, a longtime SIU member, is at far left. May 2023 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 2020-present Description An account of the resource Volumes LXXXII of the Seafarers Log and beyond Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 2023 Description An account of the resource SIU-CREWED OSG SHIPS HANDLE TWO RESCUES NORFOLK HALL SET TO REOPEN AFL-CIO ENDORSES PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR RE-ELECTION SIU EXECUTIVE VP TELLEZ HONORED BY SONS OF ITALY SHBP AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS AND DEPENDENTS MAERSK CREWS ACHIEVE SAFETY MILESTONE MATSON CONTRIBUTES TO GUAM RELIEF EFFORT BENEFITS CONFERENCES ANNOUNCED NATIONAL MARITIME DAY OBSERVED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/2023 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 85, No. 7 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7b5511e187c0b9a01c79efe2e86b66b9.pdf d34773b182e314a40f74bfdc02f5ae27 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG JULY 2024 VOLUME 86, NO. 7 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION — ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS, AFL-CIO SIU Celebrates National Maritime Day The union had a strong presence in the nation’s capital and elsewhere across the country for this year’s National Maritime Day observances. Above, SIU officials, Paul Hall Center apprentices, featured speakers and honored guests are pictured at Department of Transportation headquarters immediately following the agency’s annual ceremony on May 22. SIU President David Heindel (far left, front) was one of the speakers. Pages 12-14. Apprentices Participate in Memorial Day Observance The SIU and its affiliated school were invited to represent the U.S. Merchant Marine during the traditional Memorial Day gathering at Arlington (Virginia) National Cemetery. Four apprentices carried flags for the event; President Biden gave the keynote address. Pictured outside the amphitheater are (from left) Apprentices Eliot Randall, Avery Sneed, Evan Smith and Luis Sanchez. Page 24 (back page). VP Celona Passes Away The union is mourning the unexpected passing of SIU Vice President Government Services Nicholas Celona (above), a lifelong Seafarer. He died June 8, at age 65. Page 4. SIU ELECTION INFO. • PAGE 6 // SHBP SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED • PAGE 7 �President’s Report Honoring Our Mariners T hree recent ceremonies underscored both the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine and our historic dependability. I’m proud to say that the SIU played a role in each of these stirring occasions – two in the U.S., the other overseas. In chronological order, the first of the events took place May 22 – National Maritime Day – at U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in our nation’s capital. I had the honor of sharing the stage with other speakers including Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, TRANSCOM commanding officer General Jacqueline Van Ovost, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips, and Deputy Administrator Tamekia Flack. DOT David Heindel Secretary Pete Buttigieg also spoke via a recorded video. There were other National Maritime Day ceremonies across the country and elsewhere – each important in its own right – but I think it’s fair to say the DOT gathering usually holds special significance. This year’s iteration was an especially good day for our union and our affiliated school, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC). Just prior to the ceremony, our new recruiting video was shown to the audience. During the event itself, PHC apprentices played formal roles; they and their classmates (23 apprentices altogether) repeatedly were recognized by the various speakers. The speeches themselves were anything but run-of-the-mill. Senator Kelly, a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate, spelled out a detailed strategy for boosting every component of American maritime (more on that below). General Van Ovost emphasized that the U.S. Merchant Marine is nothing short of indispensable for national security. Others covered our role in World War II; current challenges navigating the Red Sea; tangible support for the industry from the Biden administration; and more. Again, these weren’t platitudes. Collectively, the comments explained how the U.S. Merchant Marine has been an important part of our nation since the very beginning, and how we’re still crucial for national, economic and homeland security. Less than a week after National Maritime Day, PHC apprentices took part in the annual Memorial Day observance at Arlington (Virginia) National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington. They stood for the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II – mariners who are recognized as veterans. They carried the respective flags of the United States; the U.S. Merchant Marine; the SIU; and the State of Maryland. Calling our participation at Arlington an honor would be an understatement. It’s a duly humbling and extremely worthwhile experience. The fact that President Biden, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown were the featured speakers – and Vice President Harris was in attendance – says a lot about the event’s significance. Last but not least, the SIU co-sponsored a new memorial unveiled in Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. With U.S. Merchant Marine World War II veterans in attendance, the monument was christened June 5 at Utah Beach – one part of an elaborate observance that again saw President Biden in attendance. Our older members already know this, but for those just joining the union, please be aware that SIU members were there in force at the original D-Day, carrying troops and materiel. As always, we delivered (but it took our country 40 years to deliver them veterans’ status). These moments should not be taken for granted. They arrived not because the calendar had slots for them, but rather because of the sacrifices of past generations, the commitment of today’s Seafarers, and our resolve to ensure that the United States very much remains a maritime nation. Key Legislation Around press time, we anticipated the introduction of the most comprehensive maritime revitalization legislation in decades. This bipartisan bill offers great promise to every segment of the industry. The SIU has been active in its crafting – merely the latest example of why we must always remain politically active. There’s never really a sure timeline for these sorts of bills, particularly during an election year, but maritime labor is hopeful. Keep an eye on our website for updates before the next issue of the LOG is published. Meanwhile, I thank all Seafarers who are pitching in for pro-maritime, pro-worker candidates this year, whether that’s via SPAD or block-walking, phone-banking or other outreach. Those efforts have never been more important. Remembering Our SIU Brother If you haven’t already done so, please take the time to read our coverage of SIU Vice President Nicholas Celona’s recent passing (page 4). Nick truly was one of a kind, and in all my years with this union, I never met anyone who loved the SIU more than he did. Nick was a true patriot and his enthusiasm for life was unsurpassed. He will be missed. Executive Board Promotes Vincenzo, Spain The SIU Executive Board has unanimously approved Joe Vincenzo as the union’s vice president for the Government Services Division, and Sam Spain as the assistant vice president for that sector. The board convened June 12 in Piney Point, Maryland. These moves happened in the aftermath of the untimely passing of SIU Vice President Government Services Nicholas Celona (see article, page 4). “Both Joe and Sam have my complete confidence,” said SIU President David Heindel. “They have long, solid records of outstanding service to the membership and they are the right people for these jobs.” Vincenzo is a U.S. Army veteran who first sailed with the SIU in 1991 as an engine-department member. He last sailed in 2003 as a QMED aboard the USNS 1st Lt Jack Lummus. Vincenzo has since served the union in various capacities including patrolman from 2003 to 2007 and Tacoma port agent from 2007 through 2019. He became the assistant vice president of the Government Services Division in 2019 and had remained Seafarers LOG Volume 86 Number 7 July 2024 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFLCIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 207909998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director: Jordan Biscardo Assistant Communications Director: Nick Merrill Assistant Editor: Aja Neal Administrative Support: Jenny Stokes Copyright © 2024 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The SIU engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. 2 • SEAFARERS LOG in that slot, representing civilian mariners in the federal sector including the Military Sealift Command, NOAA, the Army Corp of Engineers and the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Additionally, Vincenzo served as the UIW Alaska Region Representative, representing seafood process workers and fisheries observers. He also served as president of the South Puget Sound Port Council for four years. He said the highlight of his 30-plus years with the SIU was his service to the SS Jeremiah O’Brien in the capacity of oiler during the 50-year commemoration of D-Day, when the historic ship led the parade of vessels back to the beaches of Normandy in 1994. In 2007, Vincenzo spearheaded Tacoma’s philanthropic outreach partnering first with the United States Marine Corps and Toys for Tots and then with Joint Base Lewis McChord-based Santa’s Castle, a 501(c)(3) benefitting lower enlisted military personnel. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy from the University of Massachusetts. Vincenzo stated, “It is an honor and privilege to serve this great union of ours and its members in my new capacity as vice president of Government Services. I’m grateful for this opportunity to continue to work with a dedicated team of trade unionists, all of us, towards improved conditions of employment and work-life balance on behalf of our mariners.” He continued, “My time in the government sector began almost as soon as I came ashore in 2003, servicing NOAA, Army Corps of Engineers and MSC equipment and working with then-Vice President Kermett Mangram and his team. Early on, I participated in a number of arbitrations that centered on substandard habitability and I was able to be of service on a number of weighty issues ranging from health and safety to, again, habitability. I was also assigned to work with then-Fleet Representative Kate Hunt on the NOAA collective bargaining agreement, which needed a major overhaul. Later, as assistant vice president to then-Vice President Kate Hunt, I worked closely with SIU VP Joe Vincenzo SIU Asst. VP Sam Spain her and representatives from our sister unions on resolving the unprecedented issues that we all faced during the pandemic years, not least of which was the ‘Gangways Up’ order that restricted mariners to their various ships for the better part of one year.” He concluded, “As vice president, I will continue the work of my predecessors including our late, beloved brother and friend, Nicholas Celona by seeking out every opportunity to partner with various government agencies wherever and whenever possible to advance the interests of our mariners’ lives at sea.” Spain joined the SIU in 1990. He sailed for a dozen years, most recently as a chief steward, before coming ashore to work as a union representative. Spain has always been based in Norfolk, Virginia, and will remain so. “I took up the challenge of being a union representative because I knew I wanted to make a difference for the SIU and for unlicensed merchant seamen,” Spain said. “I’ve looked to continue giving CIVMARS the same high level of representation as past officials and that is certainly my plan moving forward. We also always want to build on the relationship between the SIU and the Military Sealift Command.” JULY 2024 �New Tonnage Enters APL Fleet The President John Quincy Adams is part of the U.S. Maritime Security Program. (Photo by @masahumi higa) S IU members are sailing aboard the newbuild President John Quincy Adams, the latest addition to the APL Marine Services fleet. The union represents steward-department crew members aboard the 836-foot-long containership, which is enrolled in the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). The Adams is a replacement vessel for the President Truman. It’s also the first of what are expected to be at least seven new ships the company is rotating into its fleet to replace older tonnage. Most or all of those newbuilds are expected to begin sailing by the end of this year. The MSP was launched in 1996 as part of the Maritime Security Act signed by President Bill Clinton. Ever since then, the program has maintained bipartisan support. It fortifies the military’s sealift capability in times of war or emergency by providing the Department of Defense access to the current number of 60 U.S.-flag, U.S.-crewed commercial vessels. Furthermore, this capability provided by the MSP comes at a significantly lower cost to taxpayers than creating a permanent fleet of reserve government vessels to match it. The MSP also does not jeopardize the country’s readiness by depending on foreign vessels, crews and shipping companies. The initial SIU steward department members sailing aboard the vessel included (from left) Recertified Steward John Huyett, Chief Cook Reynaldo Ricarte and ACU Abdullah Alasfor. Members Ratify Landmark Contract Seafarers employed by Penn Maritime recently approved a three-year contract featuring substantial wage increases and other gains. Of particular note, these members (more than 200) now are participants in the Seafarers Pension Plan. Penn was acquired by Kirby in 2012. Pictured from left in the larger group photo are Delegate John Harvard, SIU VP Joseph Soresi, SIU Asst. VP Mike Russo, SIU VP Dean Corgey, Delegate Michael Lyons and SIU Port Agent Joe Zavala. The other photo includes Zavala and Second Mate Marina Bartels. SIU Jobs Secure in OSG Transaction SIU-contracted Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) recently announced an agreement to be acquired by Saltchuk Resources. The transaction is subject to various regulatory approvals, but the union already has taken steps ensuring that all SIU shipboard jobs will be maintained. Saltchuk is the parent company of several organizations including SIU-contracted TOTE. “It will be business as usual for us,” said SIU Vice President Contracts George Tricker. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects our leading Jones Act business, longstanding customer relationships, and the value created by the OSG team over the past several years,” said Douglas D. Wheat, chairman of the OSG Board of Directors. JULY 2024 “Following Saltchuk’s indication of interest to buy the company at the end of January, the Board of Directors, with the assistance of external financial and legal advisors, undertook a review of the company’s financial and strategic alternatives, including remaining a publicly held company. As part of that review, the board conducted a comprehensive process in which it engaged with Saltchuk and approached and engaged with other potential transaction counterparties. Informed by its review and that process, the board firmly believes Saltchuk’s increased offer represents compelling value to, and is in the best interest of, our shareholders not affiliated with Saltchuk.” “We are excited to enter into this new chapter together with Saltchuk, which has been a significant shareholder of OSG over the past several years and has a close understanding of our business,” said OSG President and Chief Executive Officer Sam Norton. “Saltchuk’s operating companies have distinguished themselves in their respective segments, and this transaction partners us with an organization that shares our values and focus on customers. We are thrilled to soon join the Saltchuk family of companies.” Following the close of the transaction, OSG will operate as a standalone business unit within Saltchuk, becoming a member of its family of diversified freight transportation, marine service, and energy distribution companies. SEAFARERS LOG • 3 �SIU Vice President Celona Passes Away U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (center) was an SIU ally long before taking her current office. She served as California’s attorney general when this 2013 snapshot was taken at the annual Thanks- Pictured from left at a change-of-command ceremony in 2023 in Norfolk, Virginia, are then-SIU giving gathering hosted by the union in Oakland. Then-SIU Asst. VP Nicholas Celona is at right; SIU Representative Sam Spain, USTRANSCOM Commanding Officer Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Alan Frosch (spouse of Gen. Van Ovost), SIU VP Nicholas Celona and SIU Asst. VP Joe Vincenzo. VP Nick Marrone is at left. W hen it came to his union and his country, lifelong Seafarer Nicholas Celona unfailingly demonstrated a genuine enthusiasm that was impossible to miss. Perpetually upbeat and motivated, Celona graduated from Paul Hall Center Trainee Class 229 in 1977, and he never left the union. He sailed until the early 1980s and then came ashore to work in various roles, most recently as the vice president of the SIU Government Services Division since 2021. Celona unexpectedly passed away June 8 at his home in suburban New Orleans, from natural causes. He was 65. Vice President Kamala Harris sent a condolence letter to Celona’s family that was read at his memorial service June 18 in New Orleans. Harris and Celona were longtime colleagues and friends, going back to her days as an elected official first for the city of San Francisco and later for the state of California. The letter reads in part, “Throughout his life, Mr. Celona was a dedicated community leader. I am grateful for his advocacy and commitment to our Nation’s merchant mariners through his work at the Seafarers International Union. As we enter a new era in the American labor movement, we stand on the shoulders of leaders like Mr. Celona – and we will continue to uphold his legacy to ensure that unions are strong and that workers’ voices and dignity are always respected.” Vice President Harris added, “I am particularly thankful for Mr. Celona’s friendship. His joyous spirit and generosity were gifts to those whose lives he touched, and he will be remembered for the light he brought to this world.” SIU President David Heindel stated, “Back in the early 1980s, Nick and I had the privilege of working together in the port of New Orleans, a time during which we forged a lifelong friendship. Nick was a rare individual, brimming with a huge heart and an unwavering love for life. His infectious enthusiasm and unadulterated bravado left an indelible mark on everyone he met. As we remember Nick, we celebrate SIU VP Nicholas Celona (right) and SIU VP George Tricker are pictured in mid-May in Piney Point, Maryland. (The background is a photo backdrop.) not only a dedicated seafarer but also a beloved father and friend who enriched our lives in countless ways. My deepest sympathies to his wife, Denise, and daughters Jennifer and Danielle.” SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez said, “Nick was a true SIU brother – always positive and upbeat. He was a great motivator and organizer wherever he dropped anchor, and he was loyal to the core. He was so proud of his family, and also was proud that he finally became a member of the SIU Executive Board. He will be sorely missed.” SIU Vice President Contracts George Tricker described Celona as “a true patriot. If you ever wanted to assemble an all-star team for a foxhole, Nick would be a first-rounder. Only his staunch support for the U.S. Merchant Marine and his undying affection for the SIU can rival his devotion to the flag. He was a character in every sense and will be missed and remembered always.” Joe Vincenzo, who succeeded Celona as vice president of the Government Services Division, stated, “We lost a friend and a colleague – what an inspiration he was to us all. Anyone who knew him knew that he loved life and he loved SIU. Nick was all heart, street smart and could read the room and his audience as well or better than anyone. He had a way of making you feel appreciated. He will be missed.” American Maritime Officers President Willie Barrere said, “Many AMO hawsepipers got to know Nick during their years sailing with the SIU, some from the very beginning of their careers. For all of us who have worked shoreside, Nick was a driving force and steadfast presence at many of the events and meetings that brought the U.S. seagoing labor community together to advance the cause of American mariners professionally and politically. He was a leader we had the pleasure of knowing and a man we mourn in his passing.” When he became an SIU vice president in 2021, Celona said, “My goals are to promote, protect and defend the U.S. Merchant Marine and the SIU Government Services Division, which in turn will help ensure our national security. We have to make sure that supplies get through to our troops.” Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Celona (who never lost the accent) graduated from Lafayette High School in 1976 and soon thereafter found a home with the SIU. After completing the trainee program, he sailed in the engine department until 1982, upgrading several times along the way (most recently to chief electrician). He sailed on vessels operated by Sea-Land, Maritime Overseas, Delta Line, American Hawaii Cruises, Bay Tankers and others. Celona worked as a patrolman in New Orleans from 1983-88 and was involved in multiple inland beefs. He spent 1989 serving as the port agent in Piney Point before what turned out to be a long-term move to the West Coast. Celona was the union’s San Francisco port agent from 1990-94; he became an assistant vice president in 1994. Among other activities, he served as a delegate on the San Francisco-Alameda Labor Council, secretary-treasurer of the local port council, and a governor-appointed member of the board of directors of the Cow Palace (a popular, multi-purpose arena in Daly City, California). Always politically active, Celona organized the union’s annual Thanksgiving gatherings in San Francisco and Oakland, which ran for 29 straight years before temporarily being derailed due to the pandemic. Those feasts evolved into a Who’s Who of politics, with regular appearances from Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, John Garamendi, Eric Swalwell, Jackie Spier and many others. Based on his extensive work with the military, Celona in 2002 was sworn in as an honorary U.S. Marine, a rarity. Celona (standing second from right) deeply respected the armed forces and included them in the long-running, annual Thanksgiving gatherings in San Francisco and Oakland. This photo is from the 2022 celebration and includes members of the 4th Marine Division, 23rd Regiment Color Guard along with SIU personnel. Celona came ashore to work for the union in the early 1980s. 4 4 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 JULY 2024 �Members Ratify American Steamship Contract SIU members on the Great Lakes have overwhelmingly ratified a new 10-year contract between the union and American Steamship Company (ASC). Highlights of the new agreement include: - A $2,500 ratification bonus paid to all employees working for the company at the time the contract was ratified; - A 6% across-the-board wage increase (with a 2% increase retroactively effective March 11, 2024, and another 4% increase retroactively effective April 15, 2024), and significant wage increases effective each subsequent year of the agreement which includes an annual cost-of-living escalator tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI); - Enhancements to the Seafarers Vacation Plan benefit with one additional day added in 2025 and one more additional day added in 2027; - Increases to Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP) benefit contributions over the life of the agreement, effective in 2025, 2027, and 2030; - Maintains Core-Plus (top level) coverage for health and pension benefits under the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan; - An enhanced and modernized grievance procedure. Chief Cook Holly Norick Burns Harbor Pictured aboard the Indiana Harbor are (from left) Bosun Jeremy Shenett, Patrolman Tyson Little, Patrolman Jason Brown, Wheelsman Seddik Ali, UIW VP Monte Burgett, AB Kassim Ghaleb, Conveyorman Deiab Mohamed, and AB/Wheelsman Zarko Vrbljanac. SIU Vice President Great Lakes and Inland Waters Bryan Powell stated, “This is a good contract, providing respectable wage increases and other enhancements for the crew members working for ASC. It provides long-term stability and predictability, and it should help attract and retain qualified mariners.” OS/Gateman Karrington Copeland Burns Harbor Chief Cook Nasser Abdulla American Spirit SIU Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski added, “Congratulations and a job well done by the Great Lakes negotiating team. It’s great to see the contracts moving forward and that they provide enhanced wages, vacation, SMPPP as well as keeping the top-tier medical coverage.” AB/Wheelsman Raymond Hotchkiss, SIU Algonac Patrolman Jason Brown American Spirit Pictured from left are SIU Patrolmen Monte Burgett and Tyson Little, and Wheelsman Abdulmoghni Said. SIU Officials Participate in Key Maritime Conference ITF Updates FOC List MARAD last September announced its selection SIU Vice President Bryan Powell and SIU Political Director Brian Schoeneman recently took part in a of the CNA “to conduct a study for the purpose of high-level conference at the Center for Naval Analy- informing a new national maritime strategy. CNA is ses (CNA) aimed at implementing a national maritime an independent, nonprofit Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the strategy. The gathering, co-sponsored by the Secretary of the Department of the Navy with expertise in researchNavy and the Maritime Administration (MARAD), took ing sealift needs for national security. This new place May 15-17 in Arlington, Virginia, just outside the national maritime strategy will be designed to posination’s capital. Participants included key maritime tion the U.S. maritime industry as a global leader for stakeholders from labor, government and indus- decades to come. Over the next year, CNA will engage with numerous try. They teamed public and private up to enhance a stakeholders in the collective undermaritime commustanding of what nity to complete the host organizathe study.” tions described as The agency “complex maritime further noted, domain issues,” “The National with a goal of ultiDefense Authorimately “offering zation Act of 2023 recommendations required MARAD on how to employ to select an FFRDC tools of maritime to identify the statecraft in a prikey elements and oritized fashion objectives it needs to create a more to develop a U.S. favorable domestic Pictured at the conference are (from left) AMO President Willie Barrere, SIU VP and international Bryan Powell, Transportation Institute VP Sara Fuentes, SIU Political Director Brian maritime strategy that will revitalize maritime environ- Schoeneman and AMO VP Jeff Richards. the U.S. merchant ment for advancing marine and our maritime industrial base to meet our America’s maritime power.” At various times during the conference, partici- Nation’s economic and national security needs. The pants heard from guest speakers; worked together study is not a strategy, but rather a tool that can be in breakout groups; and participated in open-session used to provide a comprehensive approach to identifying and prioritizing the elements for a strategy.” discussions. Two ship registries strongly associated with “dark fleet” transportation – Gabon and Eswatini – are the latest additions to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) flags of convenience (FOC) list. The additions are accompanied by the removal of Tonga from the 76-year-old list, bringing the total number of FOCs to 43, the ITF said in a recent announcement. The SIU is an ITF affiliate. “It’s a toxic industry – registering ships in countries where there is no regulation, no oversight and no accountability. It allows for exploitation and the abandonment of seafarers. The aim is to provide a shortcut for shipowners to generate money without necessarily complying with best practice risk mitigation and due diligence through regulatory accountability,” said ITF President Paddy Crumlin. According to the ITF, 50 percent of the world fleet is registered in FOC states. The top three contributors – Panama, Liberia, and the Marshall Islands – alone account for more than 40 percent of the international fleet SIU President David Heindel, who also serves as the ITF Seafarers’ Section Chair, said, “The whole flags of convenience system is complex on purpose. The reasons for registering ships under flags of convenience is to avoid tax, avoid safety regulations, and circumvent labor standards and human rights. A genuine link between the ship and its registry is so important to be able to identify who is the real owner. Flag registers should not be allowed to operate as businesses using lower standards than traditional national registers. Until that’s stopped, seafarers’ rights will continue to be abused with impunity.” JULY 2024 SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 5 SEAFARERS LOG • 5 �Report of the Constitutional Committee We, the undersigned Constitutional Committee, were elected at a Special Meeting held in Piney Point on June 24, 2024, in accordance with Article XXV, Section 2 of our Constitution. We have had referred to us and studied proposed Constitutional Amendments contained in Resolutions submitted by our Executive Board. With the exception of one minor proposed amendment, these Resolutions, containing the proposed amendments, prior to their submission to us, were adopted by a majority vote of the membership. The provisions of these Resolutions, including their “WHEREAS” clauses, are contained in this report so that all members have available to them their full text for review and study at the same time that they read this, our Report and Recommendations. Whereas, the Executive Board of this Union met on January 31, 2024 for the purpose of discussing potential amendments to the constitution of this Union; and Whereas, after lengthy discussions, the Board members unanimously decided that since the constitution of this union has not been amended since 2013 and, that over the last ten years, there have been many changes in the industry, the labor movement, and this union which, in their opinion, warrant constitutional amendments, The Executive Board resolved to present the following potential amendments to the membership for their action. 1. To make our union’s constitution more inclusive, amend all places in the document where the current word used is linked to one gender such as “he” to “he or she”. 2. In a further effort to make the constitution more current and inclusive, replace the words “crimps and finks” with “manning agents” and add additional classifications to the existing list in the statement of principles against which discrimination will not be tolerated. The list would be amended to include: sexual orientation, national origin, disability and age. 3. Amend Article III, section 3 (e) to make it easier for members to stay in good standing if they are unable to timely pay dues while on an American flag vessel anywhere in the world and Amend Article III by adding a section 3 (f) to indicate that any member on check-off through an employer or the Seafarers Vacation Plan would automatically be in good standing. 4. Amend Article III, Section 1 to make it clear that probationary members enjoy certain rights of membership but not all the rights enjoyed by full book members. Your committee believes and is recommending that there is no need to amend this section of the constitution as the Union’s consistent practice has always been that probationary book members have the right to express themselves at membership meetings but do not have the right to vote at such meetings with the exception of contract ratifications. 5. Amend Article V, Section 1 (a). As there has not been an increase in dues since 2006, and to enable the union to continue servicing the membership at the level they have come to expect, raise the dues $25/ quarter effective the second quarter of 2025 and then raise it an additional $25/quarter on January 1, 2027. 6. Amend Article V, Section 2 for the same reasons as the proposed dues increase by raising the initiation fee paid by new members joining after January 1, 2025, by $500 and amend Article V section 2 to increase the service fee for the issuance of a full book by $15.00 7. Amend Article VI, Section 4 to make it easier for members to have their rights restored after retiring their books by paying one-quarter dues each year that the book is in retirement during the quarter when their book was retired. 8. Amend Article VIII. In a further effort to expand services for the Union’s membership and to help ensure that the union’s diversity and educational goals are met, add two new Vice President positions: a Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and a Vice President of Training and Education along with corresponding assistant Vice President positions and allow the new officers to serve as delegates to the union’s parent organization in accordance with the constitutional guidelines. 9. Amend Article X, Section 1 (j) to change the word “shall” to “may” in the constitutional section pertaining to the filling of union officer and representative positions by providing the president with sufficient time to properly fill a vacant office. 10. Amend Article X, Sections 5, 6, 8, 9, and 12 to make the titles of three existing Vice Presidents’ positions more in line with their actual work and the territory they serve by placing the Caribbean region under the Gulf Coast; remove the words “Southern Region and inland waters” from the territory of the Great Lakes Vice President and remove the words “fishing industries” from the responsibilities of the Government Services Vice President. 11. Amend Article X, Section 12. In keeping with current times, formally allow the executive board to hold meetings virtually to save costs when it is efficient to do so. 12. Amend Article XIII, Section 1 (g) to help individuals who wish to run for union office and are on a vessel during the period of nominations by allowing them to use an email address and to allow the credentials committee the right to reach out via email or expedited mail if it needs to reach a member with any questions. 13. Amend Article XIII, Section 2 (c) to clarify that any appeals to an action of the credentials committee need to be filed in time for such appeal to be acted upon by the membership at the regular membership meeting following the committee’s election and prior to the issuance of its report. 14. Amend Article XIII, Section 3 (a). In a further effort to engage the membership in union elections and proceedings, expand the voting period by one month to provide more time for members to vote (October through December) which would also entail moving the nominating period and the election and service of the credentials committee back one month to July of the election year. 15. Amend Article XII, Section 1 (c) by including vessels in ROS status among the types of vessels for which sixty-five (65) days of seatime is required rather than one hundred (100) days of seatime between January 1 and the time of nomination during an election year. This was suggested due to the possibility of starting the voting period in October which would entail moving the nominating period back by one month. Your committee acknowledges that this particular proposed amendment was not presented to the membership during the June membership meetings; however, we are recommending that it be included with all the other proposed amendments to help ensure that members who work on ROS vessels who wish to run for union office will be able to do so, assuming they satisfy all other eligibility requirements. 16. Amend Article XIII, Section 3 (a). In accordance with the wishes of the membership as expressed at membership meetings, make permanent the provision to allow ballots to be brought to vessels, subject to guidelines set by the executive board. 17. Amend Article XIII, Section 3 (a). Considering the proposal to expand the voting period by a month and bringing ballots to vessels, remove Saturday voting at union halls. 18. Amend Article XIII, Section 3 (e) to make it easier for members to vote absentee if incapacitated by illness or injury. 19. Amend Article XIII, Section 4 (b) to increase the tallying committee from 20 to 28 members due to the addition of four new constitutional ports and raise the committee’s quorum from 10 to 14 members. 20. Again, due to the addition of four new constitutional ports, increase the number of elected port agents by 4: 1 for Norfolk, 1 for Jacksonville, 1 for Long Beach, and 1 for Tacoma. 21. Amend Article XXIII to add the four new constitutional ports to the regular membership meeting schedule and move the date when the Algonac meeting is held to the Thursday in the week following its current meeting date. 22. Amend Article XVII. In keeping with current times, codify the Union’s ability to use social media to communicate with its members. 23. Allow the constitution to be amended to take care of non-substantive housekeeping, grammatical and spelling errors throughout the document; such as changing the word “contract” to “collective bargaining agreement”, changing the words “under an incapacity” to “incapacitated”, changing “in behalf” to “on behalf”, etc. Be it resolved that, if approved by a majority vote of the membership, the foregoing proposed amendments, with the exception of number 4, be placed on the ballot along with the election of officers for use during the upcoming election. We further recommend, if it is reasonably possible, that a copy of our Committee’s Report containing the proposed Resolutions and membership action taken to date, be printed in the Seafarers LOG, August 2024 issue, so that the membership will be kept abreast as to all facts and actions taken as of this time. In addition, we recommend that copies of such LOG issue, to the extent possible, be made available to the membership at all Union offices and Halls during the months of November and December 2024. Your Constitutional Committee wishes to thank the Union, its officers, representatives, members, and counsel for their cooperation and assistance during our deliberations and to assure all members that we believe the adoption of the proposed Resolutions will serve the needs of the Union and the membership. DATE: June 25, 2024 Fraternally submitted, Constitutional Committee 2024 SIU Election Absentee Voting Info Elections for the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters are scheduled for later this year. As in past SIU election years, a comprehensive guide will be published in the Seafarers LOG prior to the balloting. In the case of members eligible to vote who believe they will be at sea during the Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024 voting period or who otherwise think they will need absentee ballots, absentee ballots will be available. The SIU constitution ensures that members who are eligible to vote and who find themselves in this situation may vote. Procedures are established in the SIU constitution to safeguard the secret ballot election, including the absentee ballot process. Here is the procedure to follow when requesting an absentee ballot: 1. Make the request in writing to the SIU office of the secretary-treasurer, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 2. Include in the request the correct address where the absentee ballot should be mailed. 3. Send the request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail. 4. The registered or certified mail envelope must be postmarked no later than midnight, Nov. 15, 2024 and must be received at 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746 no later than Nov. 25, 2024. 5. The secretary-treasurer, after confirming eligibility, will send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address designated in the request, a ballot, together with an envelope marked “Ballot” 6 6 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 and a mailing envelope no later than Nov. 30, 2024. 6. Upon receiving the ballot and envelope, vote by marking the ballot. After voting the ballot, place the ballot in the envelope marked “Ballot.” Do not write on the “Ballot” envelope. 7. Place the envelope marked “Ballot” in the mailing envelope which is imprinted with the mailing address of the bank depository where all ballots are sent. 8. Sign the mailing envelope on the first line of the upper left-hand corner. Print name and book number on the second line. The mailing envelope is self-addressed and stamped. 9. The mailing envelope must be postmarked no later than midnight, Dec. 31, 2024 and received by the bank depository no later than Jan. 5, 2025. JULY 2024 �SHBP Scholarship Winners Awarded Total of $120,000 for Academic Pursuits One Seafarer and five SIU dependents/relatives have been awarded scholarships from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) to pursue further education. Teachers from educational institutions across the country, both active and retired, were selected to serve on the SHBP Scholarship Committee, which convened in May. Together they chose Chief Steward Ashley Nguyen as the Seafarer winner. She will receive a $20,000 award ($5,000 for each of four years). The committee also selected Amelia Gohs, JJ Nicole Malunes, Troy Madrio, Teresito Reyes Jr., and Zaid Saleh as the Seafarer dependent winners. Each of these students will receive $20,000 total. The following profiles detail the ambitions and achievements of this year’s Charlie Logan Scholarship recipients. Ashley Nguyen SIU Connection: Nguyen is a Chief Steward who joined the union in 2016. Bio: Nguyen lives in California. She joined SIU as an apprentice and is now sailing as a chief steward. Her story with SIU began after earning her college degree, but working jobs that didn’t satisfy her or effectively utilize her diploma. Nguyen’s educational aspirations will allow her to work with individuals, couples, and families, with the aim of making a difference in their lives through therapy. She plans to use her degree alongside her own life experience managing anxiety to help normalize discussions about mental health in her community. Education: Nguyen graduated from California State University in 2010, where she studied Human Development with a concentration in counseling. She has applied to the University of Nevada Las Vegas, National University, and Touro University, where she plans to start a program in marriage and family therapy. Quotable: “Since graduating, I always said if I could redo school I would. I didn’t have the confidence then to put my degree to use. Now, as a more grown, confident adult, I changed my negative self-talk. I can redo school and I want to, which is why I am applying for the SIU scholarship program.… The SIU scholarship will give me a second chance at allowing me to do what I am truly passionate about, helping others who have struggled.” Amelia Gohs SIU Connection: Gohs is the daughter of Recertified Bosun Paul Gohs. Bio: Inspired by her family’s own medical history and her experience navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gohs aims to use her scholarship to become a driving force for encouraging people to incorporate preventative care methods into their lifestyles. The definition of a well-rounded high school student, Gohs participated in several team sports, joined the robotics club, held positions as secretary of the National Honor Society Caritas Chapter, and served three consecutive terms as vice president and later president of her student council. She also worked at A&W and at McDonald’s, where she honed her strong work ethic. Education: Gohs recently graduated from All Saints Catholic High School as salutatorian with a GPA of 4.18. During her high school years, she also completed three credits at Delta College as part of a dual enrollment program. She has applied to Grand Valley State University, Central Michigan University, and Saginaw JULY 2024 Valley State University, the latter of which she plans to attend to pursue her degree in Public Health. Quotable: “The community and web of friends I’ve grown with over the years has done so much for me, and the kindness of both friends and strangers alike is something I strive to give back. That is why I plan to attend Saginaw Valley State University and major in public health – so that I may one day benefit those around me, as to improve the quality of life for those in my community. Large-scale health issues can be hindered at the beginning, as long as there are those behind the scenes who are willing and wanting to prevent them. The opportunity for me to incorporate that idea into an actual career is a dream that I want to chase down and catch.” JJ Nicole Malunes SIU Connection: Malunes is the daughter of Bosun Arsenio Malunes Jr. Bio: After reading the “Percy Jackson” series as a young child, Malunes saw great parallels to Greek god Poseidon and her seafaring dad, “since both were fathers who left for extended periods of time to traverse the oceans.” Still, she shared her major milestones with him while he was away via her motion-detecting doorbell camera. Malunes’ interest in criminology/forensic psychology developed through watching Criminal Minds and true crime documentaries when she was a high school freshman during the onset of the COVID19 pandemic. Initially, she aspired to become a forensic anthropologist with the FBI, but after reading the biography of someone in that line of work, she instead decided that she could still satisfy her curiosities about the human brain by pursuing neuroscience. Education: Malunes graduated from Mayfair High School. She has applied to the University of California, California State University of Long Beach, and University of California Los Angeles. Quotable: “I have always idolized my father as Poseidon – undeniably strong, unwaveringly brave, endlessly inspiring – but I have only just begun to see myself in Percy Jackson: steadfastly loyal, passionately determined, wholeheartedly resilient; the son of Poseidon. Like the ocean itself, the potential for my future cannot be confined; it is limitless.” Troy Madrio SIU Connection: Madrio is the son of AB Roy A. Madrio. Bio: Madrio’s fascination with space and astronomy was piqued at a young age. Galvanized by a high school astronomy course that left him wanting more, he began independently studying astrophysics. Soon after, he became a regular volunteer at his school’s McCarthy Observatory, and founded his school’s Astronomy Club. He also has a passion for music. A “jack-of-allbrass,” he knows how to play the euphonium, the trombone, the French horn, and the tuba. Madrio intends to further explore the universe’s deepest mysteries at Cornell University for undergraduate study and eventually earn his masters and Ph.D. in order to become a researcher and professor. Education: Madrio graduated from New Milford High School. He has applied to Cornell University, Princeton University, Harvard University, and Columbia University. He plans to attend the former and double major in Astrophysical Sciences and Mathematical Computer Science. Quotable: “I explored the wave-particle duality of photons, the never-ending war between dark energy and gravity, the flavors of quarks, nuclear chromodynamics, stellar evolution, cosmology, Hawking radiation, and the time-dilating domain of relativity. The nuance and complexity of astrophysics never seemed to end, and I realized that I wanted nothing more than to explore this fractal of science for the rest of my life.” Teresito Reyes Jr. SIU Connection: Reyes Jr. is the son of Chief Cook Teresito Reyes Sr. Bio: Reyes Jr. describes himself as a timid, shy boy who was always encouraged by his mother to “dream big and aim high.” Emigrating to Hawaii from the Philippines at age 12 inspired him to break out of his shell and immerse himself wholeheartedly into a new culture and environment. When he moved again to California, he continued to cultivate a sense of belonging with his classmates and with a community of those who shared his Filipino heritage. During high school, Reyes Jr. played tennis, participated in art club, book club, and theater. He volunteered at FILCOM, the Filipino Community Center assisting with COVID vaccinations and testing and also served as a Health Academy Ambassador. Education: Reyes Jr. attended Governor Farrington Wallace High School for ninth and tenth grades, and Murrieta Valley High School for the remainder of his high school career. He participated in the IB Diploma program at Murrieta Valley. He plans to attend Mt. San Jacinto College and study nursing. Quotable: “I learned that as a leader, it matters not what one does for attention, but rather for the selfless benefit of others. Looking back, I’ve learned that experience, discipline, and an adventurous attitude will greatly benefit my passions as I dream big and aim high.” Zaid Saleh SIU Connection: Saleh is the son of SA Fahd Saleh. Bio: Saleh’s longstanding interest in cars and machines, persisting from his childhood, has led him to pursue a career in engineering post-high school. His academic studies and excellent performance in mathematics and physics have demonstrated his talent for the subjects as well as his strong problem-solving skills. Not only has Saleh graduated a year ahead of schedule, but he did so while also participating on soccer and basketball teams. His counselor denotes his goal-driven nature in her recommendation letter, saying that since he had been a freshman in high school, he had been planning his early graduation. Education: Saleh attended Homestead High School and is graduating after his junior year. He plans to study mechanical engineering at Purdue University. Quotable: “I am determined to make a positive impact through my work in mechanical engineering and I believe that receiving this scholarship will enable me to further my education and contribute innovative solutions in the field.” SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 7 7 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU ON THE JOB IN SUNSHINE STATE – Longtime friends and SIU Bosuns Munassar Ahmed (left) and Greg Jackson are pictured in Jacksonville, Florida. STOPPING BY OAKLAND HALL – Recertified Bosun Antuan Webb (second from right) is pictured recently with his three sons, plus SIU VP Nick Marrone (second from left) and Port Agent Duane Akers. A-BOOK IN CALIFORNIA – AB Michael Adote (right) receives his A-seniority book. He’s pictured at the Wilmington hall with SIU Port Agent Gerret Jarman. ABOARD CAPE SHIPS ‒ These snapshots are from the May 9 servicing of the ROS Crowley vessels Cape Cortes (formerly the Freedom) and Cape Arundel (formerly the Honor) in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The IDs are from left in each photo, starting with the photo at far left: SB Demarius Jones, SIU Mobile Port Agent Jimmy White, Bosun Deontre Blount; Chief Cook Natasha Staton and Jones; SB Perry Martin and Chief Cook Deirick Coltrane; BREC Dave Coleman, White, ABM Jahn Boman, OS Armonie Lowe. ABOARD AMERICAN FREEDOM – Pictured on the Intrepid ship are (from left) Recertified Bosun Joshua Mensah and SIU Tacoma Patrolman Dennison Forsman. FULL BOOK IN GUAM – AB Angel Reyes (right) picks up his book at the hiring hall. He’s pictured with SIU Port Agent Victor Sahagon. 8 8 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 PRO-MARITIME CONGRESSMAN – SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi (left) is pictured with U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) at a recent fundraiser coinciding with a Phillies game. Boyle is a solid backer of the U.S. Merchant Marine. JULY 2024 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU SOLIDARITY IN TEXAS – Safety ABOARD CAPE SABLE – Pictured from left aboard the Crowley ship in late May are SIU Norfolk Port Agent Mario Torrey, AB Vincent Williams, STOS Denzel Johnson, Bosun Leander Garrett and AB Jonathan Jones. WELCOME ASHORE IN TACOMA – Recertified Steward Dennis Skretta (left) receives his first pension check from SIU Port Agent Warren Asp at the hiring hall. Skretta started sailing with the SIU in 1978. Director Kevin Sykes recently attended the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention in Houston. He’s at right, with CBTU President Terry Melvin. BOOKS GALORE IN VIRGINIA – GUDE Tykeem Blowe-Warren (second from left in photo above, left) and GVA Lonnell Bell (second from right) receive their respective full books at the May membership meeting in Norfolk. They are pictured with SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi (right) and SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey (left). In the remaining photo, OMU Kevin Snowden (right) also obtains his full book. SIU Patrolman Josh Rawls is at left. ABOARD MAERSK MONTANA – Pictured from left aboard the ship are Bosun James Gregory, SIU Norfolk Patrolman Josh Rawls, and AB Cheryl Lee. THANKING LEGISLATOR – SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Joe Baselice (left) is pictured with promaritime U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-New Jersey) during a gathering in Cherry Hill. Baselice thanked the congressman for his consistent backing of the U.S. Merchant Marine. JULY 2024 MILESTONE IN HOUSTON – Chief Steward Claudia Mauricio-Brice (center) receives her A-seniority book at the Houston hall. She’s pictured with her husband, Jesus Montero (left), and SIU Patrolman J.B. Niday. WELCOME ASHORE IN JACKSONVILLE – Seafarer Peter Bondarenko (right), pictured at the hall with SIU Patrolman Brian Guiry, receives his first pension check. He most recently worked as a lead hull technician at Crowley. SOLIDARITY IN SAN JUAN ‒ The SIU had a strong turnout for International Workers Day/May Day in Puerto Rico on May 1. Heavy rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands of attendees, who gathered to express support for workers’ rights. The SIU contingent included Asst. VP Amancio Crespo, Safety Director Ricky Rivera, STOS Abdiel Clinton, QMED Edwin Morales, and Steward/Baker Billy Joel Burgos-Burgos. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 9 LOG • 9 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU AT THE SAN JUAN HALL – Pictured from left in each photo, starting at far left: Chief Cook Isis Vasquez obtains her full book from SIU Asst. VP Amancio Crespo; the assistant VP stands with Bosun Jorge Soler, proudly holding his A-seniority book that’s stamped “Certified to Sail Bosun”; Crespo, Steward/Baker Jesus Pacheco receiving his A-seniority book, Safety Director Ricky Rivera; and Chief Cook Victor Valentin receives his full book from Rivera. ABOARD POTOMAC EXPRESS ‒ Pictured from left aboard the Intrepid vessel in mid-May are Paul Hall Center Apprentice Caleb Rawls, SIU Norfolk Patrolman Josh Rawls (no relation), SIU Norfolk Port Agent Mario Torrey, Bosun Renaudo Pierce, and Paul Hall Center Apprentice Christopher Holmes. AN SIU FAMILY ‒ Pictured from left at the Jacksonville, Florida, hall are QEE Randy J. Slue, his brother Wiper Donald Slue (holding his newly acquired union book), and QEE Randy D. Slue (better known as Dad). The elder Randy expressed his appreciation for the union and the opportunities it has given him and his sons who are following in his path. ABOARD WEST VIRGINIA ‒ Seafarers are pictured on the Seabulk ship in the Pacific Northwest. From left: Steward/ Baker Armon Bailey, AB Dwuan Reed, SA Francisco Amada, Pumpman Scott Fuller, AB Marlon Ozaraga, Chief Cook Gil Serrano and AB Juberto Perez. FULL BOOK IN CHARM CITY ‒ QMED Mohamad ABOARD ATB – Pictured in Florida on the TOTE ATB Tortuga/Clean Everglades are (left to right, starting with photo at far left) AB Joseph Wattam, AB Justin Zlotucha, and First Asst. Engineer Jay Benyard. 10 •SEAFARERS 10 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 Kammoun (center) obtains his book. He’s pictured at the Baltimore hall with SIU Port Agent John Hoskins (left) and Safety Director Jose Argueta. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 10 JULY 2024 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU ABOARD USNS ALGOL – Deck department members are pictured on the Ocean Duchess ship in San Francisco prior to sailing. From left: AB Andre Nero, AB Jeremy Smoot, Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman, AB Ibrahim Abubaker, GUDE Rodolfo Ludovice, AB Ed Copeland, AB Johncarlo Garibaldi, OS Abdelrahim Salih, Capt. Raymond Davis, OS Shamar Rhoden and OS Christian Jones. WELCOME ASHORE IN HOUSTON – Capt. Bruce Cram (center), who sailed with G&H Towing for 47 years, receives his first pension check at the hiring hall. He’s pictured with Patrolmen J.B. Niday (left) and Kirk Pegan. “This one is special to me because I trained under Capt. Cram as a new mate while at G&H,” Niday noted. REMEMBERING BOSUN BRANTLEY ‒ Mariners on the USNS Brittin (Pasha) attend a recent shipboard ceremony to honor the memory of Bosun Greyson Brantley, who passed away in January at age 54. They are pictured above with a floral wreath and his commemorative plaque. The remaining photo includes the shipboard plaque made to honor Brantley’s legacy and many years of service aboard the vessel. SIU New Orleans Patrolman George Owen, Brantley’s stepbrother, stated, “Grey would’ve been good at anything he would’ve done, but he was excellent at what he did. He was a sailor’s sailor. He had the ingenuity to come up with ways to solve problems and thought of things other bosuns didn’t.” Brantley began sailing with the SIU in 1988, at age 19. ON THE RECRUITING TRAIL – The turnout proved massive at a recent career fair in Essex County, New Jersey. Pictured at the SIU/Paul Hall Center table (above, right) are Port Agent Ray Henderson (left) and Patrolman James Bast. ABOARD GLOBAL SENTINEL – The two photos directly above were taken during a recent servicing aboard the SubCom vessel in Baltimore. The larger group photo includes steward department members along with Safety Director Jose Argueta (left) and Patrolman Shane Sterry (right). Bosun Devin Hoerr is in the center of the other photo, with Argueta (right) and Sterry (left). JULY 2024 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 11 11 �SIU Observes National Maritime Day F rom coast to coast and in the U.S. territory of Guam, the SIU played a typically active role in this year’s National Maritime Day observances. Those respective ceremonies took place in Washington, D.C.; Houston; Port Arthur, Texas; Galveston, Texas; Norfolk, Virginia; and Guam. The union and its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) handled particularly noteworthy roles in this year’s National Maritime Day ceremony at U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) headquarters in the nation’s capital. SIU President David Heindel was a featured speaker at the May 22 gathering; PHC Apprentice Eliot Randall carried a ceremonial wreath, while fellow Apprentice Luis Sanchez rang the traditional “eight bells.” The union and the PHC had a strong turnout. In addition to the aforementioned individuals, attendees among the crowd of 200 or so included SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski, Assistant Vice President Pat Vandegrift, Political Director Brian Schoeneman, Trainee Commandant John Romer, and 21 other apprentices. The theme for this year’s event was “Navigating the Future: Safety First!” The featured speakers, in order of appearance, were Deputy Maritime Administrator Tamekia Flack; Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips; DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg (via a recorded video); Heindel; Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commanding officer of the U.S. Transportation Command; U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro; and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona). All of the speakers emphasized the critical importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine to America’s national, economic and homeland security. Near the end of the ceremony, World War II mariner Allen Johnson, who first shipped out at age 17, received several awards and medals for his service. He briefly addressed the crowd and also offered some remarks in a recently recorded video. During Heindel’s remarks, the SIU president thanked the administration, Congress, and military leaders for backing the U.S. maritime industry. Focusing on the theme, he stated, “Safety is always and must remain ‘Job 1,’ and for the SIU that starts in Attendees await the start of the Department of Transportation National Maritime Day ceremony at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Piney Point and at every one of our hiring halls, and days. And in all the years since then, one thing hasn’t continues through to every voyage and every ship- changed and never will: Give us the ships, give us the board safety drill, and is reinforced when a Seafarer cargo, and we’ll deliver.” Immediately before the ceremony, attendees returns to upgrade his or her rating or license. We also have our sights set on new fuels and new tech- watched the PHC’s new recruiting video, shown on nology that are on the horizon and which promise the in-house monitors. The event also included salutes to the late SIU to bring changes to shipboard life. We are actively working with the United Nations bodies as well as President Michael Sacco, who passed away late last others to help ensure that shipping’s response to the year. Flack saluted the U.S. Merchant Marine’s centuclimate emergency puts mariners and communities at the heart of the solution, always with an emphasis ries-old record of service to the nation, and expressed confidence in the industry’s ongoing reliability. on safety training, handling and operations.” “If history is any indicator of our future, we can be He later said that “we in the SIU are ever-mindful” of the sacrifices of World War II mariners (includ- assured that even when things get tough – and they ing the more than 1,235 SIU members who lost their will get tough – our national leadership, our marilives in the war effort), and that he sees a passion in time industry and our U.S. Merchant Mariners will today’s rank-and-file membership when it comes to answer the call to duty,” she said. Phillips said the merchant marine “must be mainupholding their role as part of America’s fourth arm tained, not merely as an instrument for commercial of defense. “They know that in times of crisis, our troops de- expansion but as a weapon for protection – the propend on them to deliver the material needed,” Hein- tection of American life and property…. Our maritime del said. “They will not let anything stop them from sector is a cornerstone of America’s economy and security, responsible for the safe transport of billions fulfilling that most-critical mission.” He concluded, “The U.S. Merchant Marine has of tons of cargo annually across our waterways and been a key part of this nation since America’s earliest carrying our DOD and other government and com- SIU President David Heindel addresses the crowd in the nation’s capital. Paul Hall Center Apprentices (from left) Luis Sanchez and Eliot Randall played Deputy Maritime Administrator Tamekia Flack unformal roles in the DOT event (sounding “eight bells” and carrying a memorial derscores the historic reliability and sacrifice of the wreath, respectively). nation’s mariners. Gen. Van Ovost greets Paul Hall Center apprentices after the DOT ceremony. 12 SEAFARERS LOG OCTOBER 2023 12 • SEAFARERS LOG • U.S. Rep. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) presents a detailed plan to revitalize the U.S. Merchant Marine. JULY 2024 �Four of the DOT featured speakers are pictured before the ceremony with World War II mariner Allen Johnson (center), who was honored during the formal gathering. From left are Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips, U.S. Transportation Command commanding officer Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Johnson, U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, and SIU President David Heindel. (Photo courtesy DOT) mercial cargos internationally, entrusted to the very capable hands of American mariners.” During his video greeting, Buttigieg said mariners “are at the heart of America’s national security, our economic strength and our national character.” Van Ovost stated, “It is the dedication and expertise of our mariners that creates the backbone of our marine transportation system. So, thank you for your professionalism, your dedication and patriotism and service to our nation…. We are a maritime nation. We sailed the oceans to global prominence and it is imperative that we maintain our strength as a maritime nation today and into the future.” Del Toro noted, “Since the very beginning of the American Revolution, our U.S. Merchant Marine has been at the heart of our economic life and indispensable to not just our national security but our economic security in this country…. We must never forget that nearly 10,000 U.S. Merchant Mariners lost their lives in World War II – a higher casualty rate than any other service, including my own beloved Marine Corps.” Kelly, a former mariner whose father sailed in World War II, said, “As many of you know, the U.S. Merchant Marine and our maritime industry are incredibly important to me…. When I graduated from Kings Point in 1986, there were about 400 or so U.S.-flagged oceangoing ships. Today that number has fallen to about 80 ships operating in international commerce flying the U.S. flag. By the way, China has nearly 5,500. The reason for this change can almost entirely be attributed to policy decisions. They were decisions made by prior administrations and prior congresses.” He then explained the comprehensive, bipartisan maritime revitalization legislation he and others are crafting, with industry-wide input (including from the SIU). Additional photos from other National Maritime Day ceremonies on Page 14. Apprentices from the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education attend the National Maritime Day ceremony in the nation’s capital. (Photo courtesy DOT) Prior to the event in Washington, D.C., SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez (left) chats with (from left) Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commanding officer of the U.S. Transportation Command, and Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro. (Photo courtesy DOT) 13 SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 JULY 2024 SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez (center, with hands folded) and SIU Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski (far right in the same row) help represent the union at the DOT commemoration. SIU Political Director Brian Schoeneman is at far right directly behind Orzechowski. A Proclamation on National Maritime Day, 2024 From the White House: Our Nation’s merchant mariners embody the highest aspirations of our democracy, always answering our country’s call with commitment and courage. Today, we honor their service and sacrifice. Together, we recommit to meeting our sacred obligation to care for them and their families. Unbreaking and unbending in their devotion to duty, our merchant mariners have stood for our Nation’s freedom and liberty throughout history – from delivering critical goods and troops to the battlefields of World War II to responding to devastating natural disasters around the world and shipping the goods and military cargo that keep our Nation safe and prosperous. Today, our merchant mariners are continuing this legacy of service, delivering humanitarian aid to people in need and transporting military equipment around the world. At the same time, merchant mariners are engines of our economy. They facilitate international trade and strengthen our supply chains by transporting billions of dollars of goods across oceans, seas, and waterways to the hands of American businesses and consumers. Our merchant mariners have always met the moment – and my Administration will always have their backs. That is why we are ensuring that ships traveling between United States ports are American-built, American-owned, and American-crewed by enforcing the Jones Act. This will not only support American shipbuilding but will also support good union jobs. Meanwhile, we have made historic investments in our Nation’s infrastructure, including rebuilding our ports so that they are safer, cleaner, and easier and more affordable to move through. We also recognize that our merchant mariners are strongest when they reflect the full diversity of our Nation. My Budget proposes $191 million for the United States Merchant Marine Academy to educate and train the next generation of seagoing officers and maritime leaders. Additionally, my Administration established Every Mariner Builds A Respectful Culture Standards to prevent sexual assault and harassment and to support survivors. Today, as we honor all that merchant mariners have done for our Nation, we also recognize the mariners who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. We owe these fallen heroes a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay. But our Nation will never forget their legacy and that of every mariner who has dared all, risked all, and given all for our Nation. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day” to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship in 1819 by the S.S. Savannah. By this resolution, the Congress has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2024, as National Maritime Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day and to celebrate the United States Merchant Marine and maritime industry with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth. JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 13 LOG • 13 �Seafarers Celebrate National Maritime Day SIU Port Agent Victor Sahagon (right) took part in a National Maritime Day ceremony in Guam. He’s pictured with Norma R. Pillman from the Military Sealift Command. Personnel from the Coast Guard and the Navy also participated in the event. Pictured from left at the ceremony in Galveston, Texas, are Jay Wedman of MEBA, SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick and Kathleen Friel of AMO. The SIU-crewed Bay Towing tug Aubrey joins in the festivities in Galveston, Texas. SIU Oakland Port Agent Duane Akers teamed up with personnel from The Pasha Group for a “Careers in Maritime” event May 22 at San Rafael (California) High School. They addressed a packed room of students; he and the other speakers already have been invited back next year. The Norfolk, Virginia, ceremony took place aboard the battleship Wisconsin. Pictured from left are USSMI GM Travis Hansen, Virginia Maritime Association Senior VP Will Fediw, ITF Inspector Bobbi Shipley, SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey, and Hampton Roads Shipping Association President Jeremy Bridges. Pictured at the National Maritime Day luncheon hosted by the Houston chapter of the Kings Point Alumni Association are (from left, SIU members unless otherwise noted) Capt. Brandon Connor, Mate Miles Hallberg, Mate Amanda Ringo, Capt. Mark Kazin, SIU Port Agent Joe Zavala, SIU Patrolman J.B. Niday, Second Mate Cameron Schroeder, Harris County Board of Pilot Commissioners Chairman Reginald McKamie, Safety Director Kevin Sykes, and chapter President David McNeal. The annual National Maritime Day observance in Port Arthur, Texas, took place at the Seamen’s Memorial Equatorial Sundial. Teaming up for the 2024 iteration were the Stella Maris Diocese of Beaumont, the Port Arthur International Seafarers Center, the Port of Port Arthur, the Propeller Club Ports of the Sabine and Neches, and the Apostleship of the Sea of the United States. SIU member Fr. Sinclair Oubre (pictured at the podium) led the proceedings and asked CMDR Karima Hantal of the U.S. Coast Guard to read President Biden’s Maritime Day Proclamation. The crew of the pilot boat Port Arthur later placed a wreath in the Sabine Neches Waterway. After the service, the port sponsored a luncheon featuring remarks by Shelby Avant from MARAD. 14 •SEAFARERS 14 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBERJULY 2023 14 2024 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from May 15 - June 16, 2024. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of June 17, 2024. Total Shipped All Groups A B C Registered on Beach All Groups A B C Port Total Registered All Groups A B C Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington 11 1 2 21 5 5 8 28 29 22 2 5 22 8 3 1 4 9 0 23 5 1 0 12 1 5 2 21 26 4 2 2 15 1 1 2 3 5 2 6 1 0 0 5 1 6 0 6 8 1 2 1 9 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 8 2 1 16 3 5 5 16 18 10 2 0 18 6 3 1 3 16 1 20 4 1 0 7 0 2 1 13 17 6 2 2 8 1 2 2 1 6 0 4 1 0 0 6 0 4 0 5 6 0 3 1 7 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 1 0 14 0 3 3 16 16 7 3 0 12 6 0 3 3 10 0 13 26 3 3 33 5 13 9 42 46 34 6 12 26 12 2 1 13 22 2 38 8 3 1 15 3 7 3 28 33 7 3 2 19 3 2 2 2 10 4 14 1 0 0 4 3 5 1 9 7 3 2 1 9 3 0 0 2 5 0 6 TOTAL 209 116 46 154 79 37 117 348 169 61 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTAL 5 0 4 7 1 4 1 11 18 8 1 1 13 5 4 1 7 13 1 14 119 1 0 2 4 0 4 4 4 14 4 0 2 9 3 1 1 2 5 0 1 61 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 5 5 0 1 1 8 2 2 0 2 0 0 4 35 2 0 3 4 0 5 1 3 16 3 1 2 3 3 0 0 1 5 0 8 60 4 1 6 11 0 4 8 15 31 9 1 1 17 6 5 2 7 14 1 21 164 1 1 1 3 1 5 4 8 10 6 0 4 12 1 1 2 1 4 0 5 70 0 2 1 2 1 0 1 7 3 1 0 1 9 2 2 0 1 2 0 2 37 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 5 14 4 0 1 7 3 1 2 5 5 0 6 59 8 0 0 12 1 3 13 21 31 10 1 4 19 13 2 3 2 11 1 20 175 4 0 0 5 1 1 5 7 22 2 0 1 17 8 0 2 10 7 0 11 103 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 5 8 3 2 0 10 1 0 0 3 2 0 3 41 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 9 6 1 1 7 3 0 4 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 2 8 5 1 9 0 4 2 18 54 19 3 2 12 2 1 3 1 16 1 19 11 0 2 10 0 6 9 25 95 27 2 3 48 6 0 1 2 5 1 13 Trip Reliefs Deck Department Engine Department 6 0 3 4 1 3 2 9 10 5 0 2 9 3 0 0 5 9 1 10 82 1 1 2 4 0 2 1 3 15 2 2 0 7 4 0 3 2 7 1 1 58 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 4 0 1 0 4 3 0 1 1 2 0 4 25 Steward Department July & August Membership Meetings Piney Point Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Monday: July 8, August 5 Friday: July 12, August 9 Thursday: July 11, August 8 Thursday: July 25, August 22 Friday: July 19, August 16 Houston Monday: July 15, August 12 Jacksonville Thursday: July 11, August 8 Joliet Thursday: July 18, August 15 Mobile New Orleans Jersey City Wednesday: July 17, August 14 Tuesday: July 16, August 13 Tuesday: July 9, August 6 Norfolk Friday: July 12, August 9 Oakland Thursday: July 18, August 15 Philadelphia Port Everglades San Juan Wednesday: July 10, August 7 Thursday: July 18, August 15 Thursday: July 11, August 8 St. Louis Friday: July 19, August 16 Tacoma Friday: July 26, August 23 Wilmington Monday: July 22, August 19 Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. JULY 2024 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTAL 4 0 0 7 1 3 7 12 18 6 1 3 11 9 4 4 2 5 1 7 105 0 0 0 5 1 3 2 2 16 1 0 2 14 5 0 2 8 5 0 6 72 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 2 1 0 5 1 0 2 3 1 0 2 30 3 0 0 3 1 5 4 9 10 12 1 2 8 6 4 3 4 3 1 10 89 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 7 1 3 7 0 3 1 13 35 12 0 1 7 3 1 4 1 10 0 10 12 1 2 12 0 4 8 13 54 9 2 4 31 8 0 8 1 3 0 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 4 16 3 0 0 12 1 0 1 5 4 1 6 60 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 6 0 1 0 3 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 21 Entry Department 2 0 2 2 0 1 3 9 19 4 0 1 7 4 0 1 0 5 0 8 6 1 3 9 0 1 3 7 35 8 2 3 23 8 1 9 0 4 1 11 TOTAL 9 119 184 6 68 135 39 16 180 266 GRAND TOTAL 442 368 295 331 265 218 275 703 522 405 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 15 LOG • 15 �SIU Directory Inquiring Seafarer David Heindel, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President Tom Orzechowski, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast This month’s question was answered by students at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Maryland. Question: Where is your favorite place that you’ve traveled during your career as a Seafarer – or, where is somewhere that you’re looking forward to traveling to? Joe Vincenzo, Vice President Government Services Bryan Powell, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 Tracy Gray Wiper Randy Madrid Chief Cook My favorite place that I’ve traveled is Rota, Spain. It’s beautiful; I loved the scenery and the weather. The food was great, and so were the people. I had never been anywhere before and this was my first trip. After that was Crete, Greece and Souda Bay. Both beautiful places. I enjoyed traveling to Belgium and Germany. They were both nice places with nice people. I also loved going to Yokohama, Japan. In Japan, I got to experience the bullet train and I took it to Tokyo. They had a lot of luxury stores and everything there. Gerald Hyman Recertified Steward Ammar Sailan Chief Steward Panama is a beautiful country to visit and there’s so much to see there. I’d also like to travel to Australia someday. I hear they have a very nice port and they treat Americans well. I’d like to see the safari there, too. That’s easy: Maldives. I went there on a cable ship. I also enjoyed visiting the port in Gibraltar, Spain, near Algeria. The area we visited had the best museums and lot of ancient history. There were castles, and things like that. Jyheir Thompson Apprentice Ayman Elahi OS I’d like to travel to Tokyo one day. It looks like a nice place to visit and I’ve never been before. I did travel to Brazil for one night, though. I really enjoyed the scenery there. One day I want to travel to Venice in Italy. I want to ride in a gondola, drink wine, and try the food there. HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 Pic from the Past NORFOLK 115 Third Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4001/4002 The SIU-crewed Lawrence Gianella heads to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, for the 2004 iteration of Operation Deep Freeze. SIU crews have supported the annual resupply mission for decades. 16 •SEAFARERS 16 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 JULY 2024 �Welcome Ashore! DEEP SEA KAID ADAM Brother Kaid Adam, 62, signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1992, initially sailing aboard the Independence. He was a deck department member and also worked on shore gangs. Brother Adam upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He most recently worked with Matson Navigation Company of Alaska and makes his home in Fircrest, Washington. MAGDY BALAT Brother Magdy Balat, 65, started sailing with the SIU in 2005 and first worked on the Green Ridge. He shipped in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Balat last shipped on the Maersk Detroit. He resides in Brooklyn, New York. REY FARINAS Brother Rey Farinas, 67, joined the Union in 1989 and first sailed aboard the Independence. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions and sailed in the engine department. Brother Farinas last shipped aboard the Alaskan Explorer and settled in Waipahu, Hawaii. EDWARD GALBIS Brother Edward Galbis, 71, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 2002 when he sailed on the USNS Mt. Washington. He shipped in the engine department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Galbis most recently sailed aboard the Ocean Gladiator. He lives in Norfolk, Virginia. WALTER GARCIA MARRERO Brother Walter Garcia Marrero, 65, signed on with the union in 1998. He first sailed aboard the USNS Pathfinder and worked in the engine department. Brother Garcia Marrero upgraded on several occasions at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. He last shipped on the USNS Capella and is a Houston resident. DAVID GRAVES Brother David Graves, 68, began his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1990, initially sailing aboard the USNS Algol. He worked in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Graves’ final vessel was the Seakay Valor. He resides in Houston. JULY 2024 We pay tribute to our brothers and sisters of the SIU who have recently retired. THANK YOU for a job well done and we wish you fair winds and following seas. GREAT LAKES JOHN GROOM Brother John Groom, 55, donned the SIU colors in 1991. He first sailed aboard the Independence and worked in the engine department. Brother Groom upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. He most recently sailed on the American Freedom and lives in Roy, Washington. MICHAEL FAUGHT Brother Michael Faught, 65, began sailing with the Seafarers International Union in 1978. He initially worked with Michigan Interstate Railway and was a steward department member. Brother Faught upgraded at the Piney Point school in 1981. He last shipped with Luedtke Engineering Company and lives in Manton, Michigan. IRENA JANSON NELS JOHNSON Sister Irena Janson, 69, began sailing with the Seafarers in 2002 and first worked aboard the Maersk Arizona. She upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Haul Center and shipped in the steward department. Sister Janson’s final vessel was the Pride. She makes her home in University Place, Washington. Brother Nels Johnson, 65, joined the SIU in 1977, first sailing aboard the Sharon. He was a deck department member and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Johnson last sailed aboard the American Spirit and settled in Arcadia, Michigan. PHILIP JOHNSON LLOYD LA BEACH Brother Philip Johnson, 66, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1978. He was a deck department member and initially sailed aboard the Loc Bay. Brother Johnson last shipped on the St. John. He makes his home in Erie, Pennsylvania. Brother Lloyd La Beach, 70, joined the union in 1978 and first sailed with Crowley Towing and Transportation. He was a member of the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother La Beach most recently shipped on the Pohang Pioneer. He resides El Paso, Texas. INLAND JOHN BERTRAND HARVEY OWENS Brother John Bertrand, 63, joined the SIU in 1986, first sailing with Crowley Towing and Transportation. Brother Bertrand was a deck department member and upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. He last sailed with OSG Ship Management and resides in Winnie, Texas. Brother Harvey Owens, 68, started his career with the SIU in 2008, initially sailing aboard the Resolve. He shipped in the steward department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Owens last sailed aboard the Legend. He lives in La Grange, North Carolina. CHARLES BRANCH DENNIS SKRETTA Brother Charles Branch, 62, started his career with the Seafarers in 1980. He sailed in the deck department and was employed with G&H Towing for the duration of his career. Brother Branch lives in League City, Texas. Brother Dennis Skretta, 68, became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1978. He first worked on the Santa Mercedes and sailed in the steward department. Brother Skretta upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. He last shipped on the Horizon Anchorage and resides in Seattle. STEPHEN EICKHORN Brother Stephen Eickhorn, 71, became a member of the union in 2003. A deck department member, he sailed with G&H Towing for the duration of his career. Brother Eickhorn calls Crystal Beach, Texas, home. GLENN SNOW Brother Glenn Snow, 69, became an SIU member in 1993. He was an engine department member and upgraded often at the Piney Point school. Brother Snow’s first vessel was the Independence; his last, the USNS Pollux. He makes his home in Beaumont, Texas. JAMES RODGERS Brother James Rodgers, 71, donned the SIU colors in 1978. A deck department member, he first sailed with HVIDE Marine. Brother Rodgers upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 1981. He was last employed with OSG Ship Management and is a resident of Moorestown, New Jersey. AMANDA SUNCIN Sister Amanda Suncin, 71, embarked on her career with the Seafarers in 1981 when she shipped on the Santa Mariana. She sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Sister Suncin’s final vessel was the Horizon Anchorage. She resides in Tacoma, Washington. JOSEPH RUBENS Brother Joseph Rubens, 66, became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1988 when he worked for Crowley Towing and Transportation. A deck department member, Brother Rubens was employed with the same company for the duration of his career. He lives in Huntington Beach, California. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 17 17 �Final Departures DEEP SEA BRAD BRUNETTE Pensioner Brad Brunette, 63, passed away March 17. He signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1978 when he sailed aboard the Overseas Natalie. A deck department member, Brother Brunette last shipped aboard the Green Cove in 2012. He became a pensioner in 2023 and settled in Miami Beach, Florida. GEORGE CARTER Brother George Carter, 64, died January 16. He joined the union in 1985 and initially sailed aboard the Aries. Brother Carter worked in the steward department. He last sailed on the Liberty Sea in 1997. Brother Carter resided in Mobile, Alabama. MARVIN DAVIS Brother Marvin Davis, 63, passed away March 19. He started shipping with the SIU in 2001 when he sailed aboard the Courier. Brother Davis was a member of the steward department and most recently shipped on the Fisher. He was a Philadelphia resident. THOMAS GUTHRIE Pensioner Thomas Guthrie, 78, died March 31. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1991. Brother Guthrie first shipped on the USNS Capable and was a member of the steward department. He last sailed aboard the USNS Assertive and retired in 2010. Brother Guthrie resided in Henderson, North Carolina. THOMAS KLEINE Brother Thomas Kleine, 64, passed away March 14. He donned the SIU colors in 1989 and first shipped on the Independence. Brother Kleine was a steward department member and last sailed aboard the Marjorie C. He called Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, home. In solemn remembrance, we honor the legacies of these union members who have crossed the final bar. May they rest in peace. Pensioner Juan Rivas, 67, died March 30. He donned the SIU colors in 1970. A deck department member, Brother Rivas first shipped with Michigan Tankers Inc. He last sailed aboard the Liberty Eagle and became a pensioner in 2012. Brother Rivas lived in Highlands, Texas. VICTOR SOARES Pensioner Victor Soares, 71, passed away March 3. He signed on with the union in 2001 and first sailed aboard the Maersk Maryland. Brother Soares primarily sailed in the deck department. He last sailed aboard the Maersk Montana before retiring in 2015. Brother Soares lived in Paivas, Portugal. ALVIN THOMPSON Pensioner Alvin Thompson, 75, died April 1. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1990 when he sailed on the Dewayne T. Williams. Brother Thompson was a member of the deck department and last sailed aboard the Pacific. He became a pensioner in 2014 and lived in San Antonio, Texas. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM TAYLOR Pensioner William Taylor, 90, passed away April 17. He signed on with the SIU in 1961 and was initially employed with Merritt Chapman and Scott. Brother Taylor last worked with Kiewit Eastern in 1984. He went on pension in 1995 and resided in Redwood, New York. AHMED MEFTAH Pensioner Ahmed Meftah, 81, died March 12. He signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1967 when he sailed aboard the Trans Western. Brother Meftah worked in the steward department. He last sailed aboard the Santa Mariana and became a pensioner in 2008. Brother Meftah resided in San Francisco. LARRY REED Pensioner Larry Reed, 73, passed away April 7. He started sailing with the union in 1996, initially working aboard the Stonewall Jackson. Brother Reed sailed in the deck department and concluded his career aboard the William Baugh in 2002. He began collecting his pension in 2015 and made his home in New Orleans. NMU JUAN RIVAS INLAND LARRY DEWITT Brother Larry Dewitt, 64, died April 28. He started sailing with the SIU in 1993. Brother Dewitt worked in the deck department and first shipped with HVIDE Marine. He was last employed by G&H Towing and lived in Vidor, Texas. EDWARD WHILDEN Pensioner Edward Whilden, 74, died March 18. A deck department member, he signed on with the union in 1971. Brother Whilden first worked with Mariner Towing. He concluded his career with OSG Ship Management and became a pensioner in 2011. Brother Whilden lived in Ocala, Florida. 18 •SEAFARERS 18 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 HOWARD BROUSSARD Pensioner Howard Broussard, 101, passed away December 27. Brother Broussard sailed in the steward department. He last shipped on the Shirley Lykes and became a pensioner in 1988. Brother Broussard lived in Beaumont, Texas. WILMA LANDRY Pensioner Wilma Landry, 94, died April 5. Sister Landry was a steward department member and last sailed aboard the Chesapeake Trader. She began collecting her pension in 1995 and lived in Inez, Texas. OSCAR LEWIS Pensioner Oscar Lewis, 96, passed away March 25. He worked in the steward department and last shipped on the Green Harbor. Brother Lewis went on pension in 1983 and settled in New Orleans. ANTONIO OLVEIRA Pensioner Antonio Olveira, 91, died October 19. Brother Olveira was a deck department member. He last sailed on the Mormac Sun and retired in 1988. Brother Olveira lived in La Coruna, Spain. ALEXANDER RADETICH Pensioner Alexander Radetich, 94, passed away April 8. Brother Radetich sailed in the engine department. He concluded his career aboard the Argonaut and retired in 1994. Brother Radetich was a resident of Fanwood, New Jersey. ARTHUR SILVA Pensioner Arthur Silva, 95, died March 29. A steward department member, Brother Silva last shipped aboard the Chesapeake. He retired in 2002 and made his home in East Providence, Rhode Island. NICHOLAS TAMASHIMA Pensioner Nicholas Tamashima, 85, passed away March 16. Brother Tamashima sailed in the deck department. He last shipped aboard the Cape Orlando before becoming a pensioner in 1998. Brother Tamashima lived in San Francisco. GILBERT VASQUEZ Pensioner Gilbert Vasquez, 79, died April 13. Brother Vasquez worked in the deck department and last shipped on the Cape Horn. He went on pension in 2005 and settled in Goodyear, Arizona. JULY 2024 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. ENDUR ANCE (TOTE Services, LLC), January 27 – Chairman Robert Hoppenworth, Secretary Michael Miller, Deck Delegate Shawanna Haynes, Steward Delegate Kejuan Stewart. Chairman advised crew to watch expiration dates on documents and to renew credentials early when possible. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members were reminded to be cautious and not to post information about the ship on the internet. Crew held a special moment of silence for SIU President Emeritus Michael Sacco. Bosun reached out to engineers to fix broken dryer. Steward department was thanked for a job well done. ages and/or general lack of availability with internet connectivity and also expressed concern about lack of books and TV. Members reported issue with overflowing trash. New washer and dryer and new garbage disposal to be installed. MISSOURI EXPRESS (Marine Personnel & Provisioning), March 18 – Chairman Billy Hill, Secretary Avis Hawkins, Educational Director Jetaime Mays, Deck Delegate Milton Eligio Estrada, Steward Delegate Sonia Pabon Barreto. Chairman expressed his appreciation for everyone’s hard work maintaining and improving the vessel. Educational director provided information to those who want to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Per steward delegate, SA is not receiving OT for cleaning extra rooms. Crew discussed out- GEORGE II (Sunrise Operations), April 28 – Chairman Glenn Christianson, Secretary Ian Schulder, Educational Director Elhassene Elkori, Steward Delegate Abrahem Elsawy. Chairman and secretary encouraged members to take LNG classes at the Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members would like the ability to file for vacation checks for any completed relief. TV service has been restored and crew is very happy with new Star Link Wi-Fi. INDEPENDENCE (TOTE Services, LLC), April 7 – Secretary Gerald Hyman, Educational Director Yves Nsuami, Deck Delegate Thami Boulabat. Chairman discussed merchant mariner credential renewals. Secretary encouraged members to upgrade at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested TVs in every room and new mattresses. Members asked for increases in vacation and pension benefits. US N S PAT H F I N D E R ( O ce a n Shipholdings Inc.), April 28 – Chairman Kelly Doyle, Educational Director Isaac Nugen, Deck Delegate Antonio Donald. Per chairman, ship out of drydock and getting full crew on or around June 15. Current crew should be leaving their hotel and back on the ship by June 17. Educational director encouraged crew to upgrade their skills often at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairs in crew mess are in the process of getting replaced and crew mess furniture is to be reupholstered. Educational director encouraged members to take breaks when they can and to stay on top of their documents. New dryer needed and refrigerators still needed in some rooms. Members requested new mattresses and for company to provide transportation to and from ship. Crew reviewed pay for restriction to ship and penalty pay for any work done during cargo watch. They asked for increases in vacation time and for two-hour callout when called for drug testing during off hours. Members also asked for reliefs to get tour of duty after 150 days. AMERICAN FREEDOM (Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning), May 12 – Chairman Joshua Mensah, Secretary Deitre Jackson, Educational Director Felix Garcia, Engine Delegate Ricardo Fuentes. Secretary urged members to upgrade their skills at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members requested refrigerators in all rooms and increases in retirement pay. SEABULK TEXAS (Seabulk Crew Management), June 1 – Chairman Jovan Williams, Secretary Ronald Davis, Educational Director Ahmed Sennain, Deck Delegate Rolan Aguilar, Engine Delegate Santiago Ruiz, Steward Delegate Najeeb Ginah. Chairman asked crew to be patient while waiting for relief and reminded them to leave clean rooms for oncoming crew. He thanked everyone for working safely every single day. Members were instructed to wear closed-toe shoes during meal hours. Educational director urged crew to renew documents a year in advance, to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center as often as possible and to save up money for retirement. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested cost of living increases. SEAKAY VALOR (Keystone Shipping), May 26 – Chairman Billy Hill, Secretary Marlon Brown, Educational Director Kenneth Spivey, Deck Delegate Wilfredo Velez-Mendez, Engine Delegate Andilisio Castillo Norales. Chairman praised the steward department for fresh, hot meals and thanked ABs for a job well done. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return JULY 2024 receipt requested. The proper address for this is: George Tricker, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President David Heindel at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: David Heindel, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 19 SEAFARERS LOG • 19 �World War II Mariners Honored in Normandy The heroism of U.S. Merchant Mariners in World War II has been recognized with a new memorial overseas. On June 5 – one day prior to the eightieth anniversary of D-Day – representatives from the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV), including some World War II mariners, helped unveil the new monument at Utah Beach in Normandy, France. The memorial, near the Lone Sailor monument and the Higgins Boat monument, honors the valor and sacrifice of U.S. Merchant Mariners whose actions supported military operations on June 6, 1944. On D-Day, the Allies’ armada and invasion forces landing in Normandy created the largest amphibious assault operation in the history of the world. The SIU and other maritime unions helped fund the new memorial; numerous SIU-crewed ships took part in the D-Day mission. In a related news release, the AMMV noted, “The Allies’ D-Day armada had about 7,000 ships, including 200 U.S. merchant ships that were operated by U.S. Merchant Mariners and U.S. Naval Armed Guard crews. The monument, enshrined on Utah Beach where U.S. troops landed, will display a quote from General Dwight D. Eisenhower, inscribed for all visitors to see. On 8 May 1945, Gen. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the European Theater, said: ‘Every man in this Allied command is quick to express his admiration for the loyalty, courage, and fortitude of the officers and men of the merchant marine. We count upon their efficiency and their utter devotion to duty as we do our own; they have never failed us yet and in all the struggles yet to come we know that they will never be deterred by any danger, hardship, or privation. When final victory is ours there is no organization that will share its credit more deservedly than the merchant marine.’” Participants at the unveiling ceremony included, Dave Yoho, a U.S. Merchant Marine World War II veteran; Charles de Vallavieille, mayor of Sainte-Marie-duMont, Normandy, France; Capt. Dru DiMattia, president of the AMMV; and Rita Cosby, award-winning journalist, news anchor, and author. The plaque for the monument, showing Gen. Eisenhower’s quote in English and French and the USMM Atlantic War Zone service medal, was designed by Ian Watts of the AMMV. “The U.S. Merchant Mariners’ heroic dedication to supply troops, ammunition, goods, and vehicles during D-Day enabled the Allies’ remarkable success for the invasion of the Normandy beaches,” DiMattia stated. “Reinforcement and resupply by U.S. merchant ships in the weeks after D-Day allowed the Allies to push forward into France, which began the end of Nazi conquest, terror, and oppression in wartorn Europe. The American Merchant Marine Veterans salute the U.S. Merchant Marine and all members of the Allies’ invasion forces who struck a mighty blow for freedom on D-Day. The new monument unveiled on Utah Beach is a fitting tribute to U.S. Merchant Mariners’ service and sacrifices. May their achievements on D-Day and during all of World War II never be forgotten!” The new memorial at Utah Beach is pictured prior to its unveiling (above, left) and then afterward. The inscription honors the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II for their role in D-Day. New Contract Approved Seafarers at Crowley-Penn Terminals have unanimously ratified a new three-year contract. The pact features substantial annual wage increases, additional holidays and other gains. It also maintains top-level medical and pension benefits. Pictured from left at the facility in Eddystone, Pennsylvania are members Vernell Cornell, John Harvey, Chris Wiley, Dave Mendez and Dave Dicrecchio, SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Joe Baselice and members Devin Sem, Scott Musick and George Vazquez. DIA Report Details Effects of Houthi Attacks on Commercial Shipping The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in mid-June released a new report detailing how Houthi maritime attacks have affected international trade supported by an expansion of military capabilities with help from Iran. The report follows the DIA’s February report describing the Houthis’ use of Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct attacks in the Middle East. The Houthis have conducted dozens of attacks against commercial ships, and they have defied the United Nations and other international organizations that have called for an end to their maritime aggression, the DIA reported. In a related news release, the agency noted, “DIA assesses the Houthis continue to present a growing threat in the region, and their actions are detrimental to their goal to seek international legitimacy. The report details the harmful impacts of Houthi attacks on numerous countries, and major energy and shipping companies. These attacks have endangered crews, damaged regional security, impeded international humanitarian relief efforts, threatened freedom of navigation, and increased the cost and transit times for commercial shipping.” The agency added, “DIA has released the report as part of ongoing transparency efforts to enhance public understanding of the Defense Intelligence Agency’s mission and to provide insights into Department of Defense and national security issues.” The 12-page report is linked on the SIU website. Meanwhile, the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) on June 20 reported that its forces “successfully destroyed four Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea, and two uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels." In a news release, USCENTCOM added, "It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S. forces, coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.” Also on June 20, the agency separately noted that its personnel supporting the mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, re-anchored the temporary pier to the beach in Gaza. The temporary pier "had been relocated to avoid forecasted high seas and to ensure the structural integrity of the pier and safety of our service members. At no time during this event did U.S. troops enter Gaza." ARC Adds Starlink to Entire U.S.-Flag Fleet SIU-contracted American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) last month reported that the company “has added Starlink satellite internet technology to its entire American-flagged fleet to help mariners stay connected with loved ones while at sea.” “Our mariners are the most important asset we have,” said ARC President and CEO Eric Ebeling. “They put in long weeks at sea and make tremendous personal sacrifices in order to help our military partners move critical vehicles and materials to strategically important regions of the world. This new technology allows ARC’s crews to maintain contact with family and friends ashore while delivering for the American government.” “Wi-Fi has become a necessity for many mariners, rather than a luxury,” said a spokesperson for the SIU. “Improving seafarer quality of life is a priority and we are glad to see that ARC is making strides like adding Starlink to the ships they are working on.” Starlink, operated by SpaceX, leverages low-Earth orbit satellites to enable access to high-speed internet connections in remote areas, including aboard ships at sea. Adding this new ability “removes one of the main barriers to life at sea,” ARC noted. “It improves 20 •SEAFARERS 20 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 the quality of life for ARC’s mariners by enabling communication with loved ones, access to streamed movies, shows, and music, or downloadable e-books,” the company added in its news release. Starting in early 2023, ARC has been adding Starlink to its vessels one by one, finishing installation on its newest vessel, the M/V ARC Honor, in February of this year. In addition to supporting the wellness of mariners, the move to add Starlink across the entire ARC fleet will also improve security and communications aboard the vessels, the company stated. JULY 2024 �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates Printed below are dates for courses scheduled to take place at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. The QR code connects to a web page with the latest course dates (they may differ from what’s printed here, though in most cases the only changes are additions that haven’t yet made it into the LOG). Seafarers are welcome to contact the admissions office with questions about upgrading courses: (301) 899-0657, admissions@seafarers.org Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion Title of Course Start Date DECK DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Latest Course Dates Date of Completion SAFETY/OPEN UPGRADING COURSES Able Seafarer - Deck September 23 November 4 October 11 November 22 Fast Rescue Boat August 19 August 23 ENGINE DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Adv. Refer Containers August 26 September 6 Junior Engineer September 9 November 1 Machinist August 26 September 13 Pumpman September 16 September 20 RFPEW July 29 August 26 September 23 August 23 September 20 October 18 Welding July 15 August 19 September 23 October 28 August 2 September 6 October 11 November 15 FOWT September 23 October 18 Basic Training Revalidation August 12 August 16 September 23 September 27 October 28 August 12 August 16 September 23 September 27 October 28 Government Vessels August 5 September 9 September 30 October 7 August 9 September 13 October 4 October 11 MSC Storekeeper Basic August 12 August 30 MSC Supply Configuration Mgmt September 2 September 13 MSC Ship Clip September 16 September 27 Tanker Ship Familiarization - DL August 19 August 26 September 30 October 7 October 21 August 23 August 30 October 4 October 11 October 25 Tanker Ship Familiarization - LG August 12 September 2 September 23 September 30 August 16 September 6 September 27 October 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Certified Chief Cook July 15 August 19 September 23 August 16 September 20 October 25 ServSafe Management August 12 September 16 October 28 December 2 August 16 September 20 November 1 December 6 Advanced Galley Ops August 26 November 18 September 20 December 13 Chief Steward October 7 November 1 UPGRADING APPLICATION ____________________________ START DATE __________________ DATE OF COMPLETION ___________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ Social Security #_________________________________ Book # ________________________ Seniority_______________________________________ Department ___________________ Home Port _____________________________________________________________________ E-mail ________________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held ____________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program?  Yes  No If yes, class # and dates attended __________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses?  Yes  No _______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ Name _________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)______________________________ (Cell) ___________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________________________________________________  Deep Sea Member  Lakes Member  Inland Waters Member With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. JULY 2024 COURSE LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: _______________________ Date On: _______________________________________ Date Off: _______________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 21 21 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos APPRENTICE WATER SURVIVAL CLASS #908 – Graduated April 26: Napoleon Butler, Brandon Cavitt, Shaun Chan, Frank Chen, Sean Colonnello, Jacob Elliott, Chidiadi Floyd, Josue Herrera Cruz, Tia Jackson, Kirill Massey, Kameran Mitchell, Jamaal Mixson Jr., Maxsim Ousmanov, Albert Proano, Eliot Randall, Chris Rodriguez, Luis Sanchez, Joshua Senquiz, Evan Smith, Avery Sneed, Walter Stockwell, Trevan Summitt and Luis Zayas Rios. ADV. REFER MAINTENANCE – Graduated May 17: Haeven Bautista, Christian Bryant, Aaron Ellis and Kyle Williamson. Instructor Mike Fay is at left. BASIC SHIPHANDLING – Graduated May 17: Carlton Banks, Joseph Bowen, Benigno Gonzales Jr., Jeffery Griffin, Josean Villarrubia, Derek Willis, Seamus Woods and Damon Zschoche. CERTIFIED CHIEF COOK (MODULE 4) – Graduated May 24 (above, both photos. Not all are pictured.): Harrold Gomez, Sarah Gross, Noah Hepburn, Sherman McClain Jr., Dan Monteclaro, Antwon Norris, Karrington Plummer Jr., Aaron Searcy, Asril Syarbaini, Armani Wells and Alexis Williams. CHIEF STEWARD – Graduated May 17 (not all are pictured): Jose Borja, Mark Brooks, Pauline Crespo Guillen, Supattara Inthapanti, Ronda Jackson, Anthony Parks and Ammar Sailan. 22 22 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 DECK OPERATIONS – Graduated May 3: Monica Burney, Reyes Gonzalez Jr., Carl Griffin III, Jalon Jones, Justice Marques Da Silva, Henry Middleton III and Ty-rrell Washington. JULY 2024 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos GOVERNMENT VESSELS – Graduated May 17 (not all are pictured): Nathaniel Balos, Hector Caballero, Anthony Caesar, Theodore Cash Jr., Quinsha Davis, Jordon Degraffenreidt, Torrin Frazier, Tracy Gray, Amos Howard, Khadjah Jones, Dexter Manahan, Anton McClendon, Chauncey Mitchell, Abdul-Majed Muther, Anthoine Nichols, Ashlle Norwood, Harry Phillip, Franklin Rodgers Sr., Alexander Rodriguez, Younis Saleh, Samuel Schwimmer and Rochelle Walker. MACHINIST – Graduated May 17: Nicolas Brailsford, Jarvis Carter, Ricardo Escorcia, Damon WELDING – Graduated April 26: Jevon David, Michael Hickey, Craig Lash II, Matthew RFPEW (PHASE 1) – Graduated May 3 (not all are pictured): Jose Abreu Jr., Raymond RFPEW (PHASE 3) – Graduated May 3: Brize Agbayani, Justin Brown, Elon Dancy-Mosley, Johnson and Wilfredo Lopez. Instructor Patrick Coppola is at the far right. Barnhart II, Boaventura Barros III, Wilson Bernardez, Tariq Mamudu, Samuel Penn, Chantanique Reid, Cristian Salazar and Collyn Swopes. McManus and Timothy Resultan. Instructor Chris Raley is at the far right. Jonathan Graham, Naylor Griffin-Taylor, Giveric Henderson, Tavon Spence and Cedric Wallace Jr. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION (LG) – Above (not all are pictured): Mohsen Ahmed, Paris Belcher, Alfie Cicat, Kristara Colson, Deon Daniels, Terren Fields, Daniel Hanback, Jamar Harley, Norman Hook, Carlos Jones, Randy Madrid, Abdul-Majed Muther, Ashlle Norwood, Omar Ortega, Jose Outeiral, Ronaldo Quinones Perez, Nicoll Quinones-Rodriguez, Jaden Radcliff, Jalen Shuman, Tanesha Terrell, James Wynegar III, Yahia Yahia and Jerald Young. JULY 2024 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 23 23 �JULY 2024 VOLUME 86, NO. 7 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION — ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS, AFL-CIO Apprentices Raise Standard at Arlington Ceremony Pictured shortly before the ceremony are (from left) SIU Asst. VP Pat Vandegrift, Paul Hall Center Apprentices Evan Smith, Avery Sneed, Luis Sanchez and Eliot Randall, and Paul Hall Center Trainee Commandant John Romer. Guests and participants gather for the 2024 Memorial Day ceremony in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser) T wo separate Memorial Day events in the nation’s capital included recognition for the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II. The SIU and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) had the honor of participating in this year’s Memorial Day observance May 27 at Arlington National Cemetery. Later that day, representatives from the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and then took part in the traditional parade in town. World War II mariner Dave Yoho served as a grand marshal. U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II are recognized as veterans; no fewer than 1,235 SIU members lost their lives in the war. Memorial Day is a federal holiday and is the nation’s primary annual occasion for honoring veterans who died in service to their country. For this year’s event at Arlington, remarks were delivered by Paul Hall Center apprentices display the respective flags of the SIU, the U.S. Merchant Marine, the State of Maryland and the United States. President Joe Biden, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown. Vice President Kamala Harris also attended the solemn gathering. PHC Apprentices Eliot Randall, Luis Sanchez, Evan Smith, and Avery Sneed served as flag bearers. They carried the respective flags for the U.S. Merchant Marine, the SIU, the United States, and the State of Maryland. “I really enjoyed seeing the scope of all the soldiers who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today,” Sanchez said. “It was an amazing experience I’ll never forget. It put into perspective how meaningful and respected Memorial Day is for the entire country.” Smith stated, “Being part of the Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery was an awesome and unique experience. Presenting the American Flag for a presidential speech is a privilege that only comes with being part of a prestigious Paul Hall Center apprentices carry flags at the start of the event. and historic organization like the SIU. Attending such a special ceremony in the beautiful Arlington cemetery surrounded by so many decorated individuals reminded me of the important place merchant mariners and the history of the merchant marine has played not only in times of peace but also times of war. I’m very grateful to the SIU for giving me an opportunity to honor fallen sailors and giving me a chance to make my own mark on maritime history.” Randall noted, “The Memorial Day event was an honor to be a part of with an incredible team. I got the pleasure of meeting people all over the board, from veterans, family members of those lost, to individuals simply there to educate. This was an event that I am grateful I had the opportunity to be incorporated in and to honor the lives lost and carry on the tradition.” AMMV President Dru DiMattia said, “The SIU has done it again! Great representation of our fallen mariners who never made it home.” From left, President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Karris, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, and Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp participate in a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This was part of the National Memorial Day Observance. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 2024 Description An account of the resource EXECUTIVE BOARD PROMOTES VINCENZO, SPAIN NEW TONNAGE ENTERS APL FLEET MEMBERS RATIFY LANDMARK CONTRACT SIU JOBS SECURE IN OSG TRANSACTION SIU VICE PRESIDENT CELONA PASSES AWAY MEMBERS RATIFY AMERICAN STEAMSHIP CONTRACT SIU OFFICIALS PARTICIPATE IN KEY MARITIME CONFERENCE ITF UPDATES FOC LIST REPORT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE 2024 SIU ELECTION ABSENTEE VOTING INFO SHBP SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS AWARDED TOTAL OF $120,000 FOR ACADEMIC PURSUITS SIU OBSERVES NATIONAL MARITIME DAY WWII MARINERS HONORED IN NORMANDY DIA REPORT DETAILS EFFECTS OF HOUTHI ATTACKS ON COMMERCIAL SHIPPING ARC ADDS STARLINK TO ENTIRE U.S. -FLAG FLEET APPRENTICES RAISE STANDARD AT ARLINGTON CEREMONY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/2024 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context VOL. 86, NO. 7 2024 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/79558234a710d381f8b6d5d76569fd2b.pdf 4a69afbf3f98fda667d30bdfa1ec8a53 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG JULY 2025 VOLUME 87, NO. 7 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION — ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS, AFL-CIO SIU Salutes U.S. Mariners The union and its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) observed National Maritime Day ceremonies across the country on May 22, including the traditional event hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation in the nation’s capital. That’s where SIU officials and PHC Apprentices are pictured above, shortly before the event. From left in front are VP Pat Vandegrift, President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski, Exec. VP Augie Tellez, Asst. VP Michael Russo, and VP George Tricker. At right, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy conveys the administration’s support for the U.S. Merchant Marine. Pages 3-5. Sacco Honored With Building Dedication In a stirring ceremony, family members and former colleagues of the late SIU President Michael Sacco converged in Piney Point, Maryland, June 17 to name a building in his honor (above) as well as unveiling a bronze bust of the union’s longest-serving president. Pictured from left at the outdoor segment of the dedication are Valerie Moore (one of Sacco’s daughters), SIU SecretaryTreasurer Tom Orzechowski, AMA Chairman Capt. Robert Johnston, Paul Hall Center Trustee Tony Naccarato, SIU President David Heindel, and Sacco’s widow, Sophie. Pages 6-7. Seafarers Waterfront Classic Reaches 10 Years of Giving Back One of the SIU’s signature events, in conjunction with its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the Seafarers Waterfront Classic went through its tenth installment May 20. The yearly happening benefits the Boulder Crest Foundation, which supports U.S. military veterans and first responders. Below, a spectacular sunrise greets some of the first participants as they set sail from the docks in Piney Point, Maryland, at daybreak. Pages 12-14. SHBP SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED • PAGE 8 // SIU WOMEN AT SEA • PAGE 24 �President’s Report Progress and Challenges Among many recent positive developments for the SIU, none may hit closer to home with me than our relocation from the old Philadelphia hall. Having been based there for 12 years while working as a port agent in the mid-1980s until 1996, it’s fair to say I accumulated some interesting memories, both professional and family-related. The SIU had been based at the hall on South Fourth Street since 1960. That location and facility served us well, but it’s definitely time for an upgrade. Our new, temporary home (see page 15) is a clear improvement. We are still exploring options for selecting a permanent space; I’m very encouraged by David Heindel the early stages of that search. Philly won’t be our only advancement. We’re also making some longer-range plans for a couple of other relocations, but those are a little further out on the horizon. The Philly move also isn’t the only recent bit of good news for the SIU. In the near future, we’re launching an online payment portal that will give Seafarers a new, convenient, alternative way to pay our dues. The online system is being fine-tuned but it’s close to being ready. I believe that these actions reflect the SIU’s status as an organization that’s fully committed to serving the membership to our absolute best abilities. We are usually cautious and deliberate, but also forward-thinking and dedicated. Three other fresh news items also underscore what we’re all about. As reported elsewhere in this edition, the SIU and our affiliated Paul Hall Center recently teamed up for the tenth annual Seafarers Waterfront Classic, which in part benefits U.S. military veterans and first responders. It would be an understatement to call the Boulder Crest Foundation a great cause. Additionally, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan awarded scholarships to several dependents of rank-and-file members, along with one active Seafarer. This annual initiative continues to prove its value – not only by helping recipients pursue their educational goals, but also by reinforcing our union’s longstanding commitment to learning, personal growth, and upward mobility. Finally, trustees have given the green light for the union and the school to work together on new scholarship programs for mariners who are upgrading to mate or engineer. We’re just getting started with the planning, but this is something I’ve been urging for a while, and I believe it’ll be a proverbial winwin. The scholarships will encourage more people to upgrade, and the industry will benefit from greater retention. Collectively, these developments all point to our union remaining on the right course, with a bright future. Encouragement in D.C. Right after this year’s National Maritime Day ceremony at Department of Transportation headquarters, the SIU had a strong turnout for an industry roundtable hosted by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. I led the SIU group and was joined by several other officials and our legislative director. Altogether, approximately 40 people attended, representing labor, industry, and government. This was a positive experience, and I came away confident that Secretary Duffy and his team are eager to help revitalize our industry. Speaking of the DOT, the White House recently nominated Steve Carmel to be the next United States Maritime Administrator. This is excellent news for our union and our industry. Steve is a former executive at SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Limited, and currently serves as president of U.S. Marine Management, another one of our contracted operators. Steve already had the backing of maritime labor, and we remain confident he’s the right person for the job. A Well-Earned Welcome Ashore We will publish a full recap of SIU Vice President Nick Marrone’s career in the next LOG, but he very recently announced his retirement, and I didn’t want to miss this chance to extend my sincere thanks and congratulations on his decades of service. Nick is one of us – a lifelong Seafarer who has given his all for the membership. He has promised to not be a stranger, but he nevertheless will be missed. Remembering Our Friend and Leader Last but definitely not least, the dedication of the Paul Hall Center’s most modern building in memory of the late SIU President Mike Sacco, along with the unveiling of a bronze bust of him, proved fulfilling but bittersweet. Mike truly was an all-time great, and I’m fortunate to have worked with him for decades. As I said during the ceremony, I’d much rather have him still with us, but I also appreciated the opportunity to further enshrine his memory at a school that owes much of its success to him. SIU, ITF Back Investigation into Flags of Convenience The SIU in late May formally weighed in on a newly announced investigation by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) “to examine whether the vessel flagging laws, regulations, or practices of certain foreign governments create unfavorable shipping conditions in the foreign trade of the United States.” There’s a 90-day public comment period associated with the investigation, ending Aug. 20. The FMC said it is “seeking examples of unfavorable flagging laws, regulations, and practices that endanger the efficiency and reliability of the ocean shipping supply chain,” including so-called flags of convenience (FOC), also known as runaway flags. An FOC vessel is one that flies the flag of a country other than the nation of ownership. In its submission to the commission, the SIU expressed its full support of the investigation “into the widespread and harmful use of FOCs in international shipping. As frontline representatives of maritime labor, we have long witnessed the detrimental consequences of the FOC system – ranging from degraded seafarer welfare and compromised safety standards Seafarers LOG Volume 87 Number 7 July 2025 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFLCIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 207909998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director: Jordan Biscardo Assistant Communications Director: Nick Merrill Assistant Editor: Aja Neal Administrative Support: Jenny Stokes Copyright © 2025 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The SIU engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. 2 • SEAFARERS LOG to weakened environmental protections and distorted market competition.” The union continued, “Critically, FOC registries are enabling the expansion of the so-called dark fleet – a growing network of vessels operating outside regulatory oversight. These ships routinely evade sanctions, safety protocols, and environmental regulations by exploiting permissive flag states and obscured ownership structures. According to maritime analysts including Lloyd’s List Intelligence and TankerTrackers, this shadow fleet comprises at least 600 vessels, with some estimates exceeding 1,000 when factoring in aging tankers and bulk carriers engaged in opaque or illicit trade. “We commend the FMC for taking this essential step toward exposing and addressing systemic abuses in vessel flagging – and urge the broader maritime community and international regulators to take coordinated action to restore integrity to global shipping.” The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, also quickly voiced its backing of the investigation. The federation urged that the FMC’s efforts “must be backed by International Maritime Organization-led action and industry-wide accountability.” Additionally, the ITF underscored that as part of its announcement, the FMC “cited serious concerns that states operating FOCs are enabling a ‘race to the bottom’ in global maritime regulations.” In a news release, SIU President David Heindel, who serves as Chair of the ITF Seafarers’ Section, said, “The FMC is absolutely right in its assessment of flags of convenience and the permissive environments they create for unscrupulous shipowners and operators. The very existence of the FOC system continues to stain the integrity of the maritime industry. “This system thrives on weak oversight, allowing bad actors to exploit seafarers and shirk responsibility. We strongly support the FMC’s efforts to identify practical steps to introduce greater accountability across the world’s ship registries.” The FOC system has been the subject of the ITF’s longest-running campaign – launched in 1948 – due to its role in circumventing labor regulations, suppressing wages, and enabling unsafe working conditions. The ITF regularly updates its FOC list, which now includes 45 registries. Moreover, the federation pointed out that while more than half the world’s fleet is flagged under FOC registries, a staggering 80% of abandonment cases in 2024 involved FOC ships. Last year alone, 3,133 seafarers were abandoned across 312 vessels – a sharp increase from 2023. In just the first five months of 2025, the ITF has already recorded 158 abandonment cases, affecting more than 1,500 mariners. Thanking Pro-Maritime Congressman U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Washington) (second from right), a longtime backer of the U.S. Merchant Marine, received this year’s International Propeller Club Frank Courtenay Salute to Congress Award on May 14 in Arlington, Virginia. Congratulating him are (from right to left) SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez, AMO National President Willie Barrere, and MEBA SecretaryTreasurer Rex Rexha. Larsen highlighted the importance of defending the Jones Act and expressed optimism regarding the nomination of Capt. Steve Carmel to lead the Maritime Administration – a selection that signifies strong support for the Jones Act within the administration. JULY 2025 �SIU, Paul Hall Center Celebrate National Maritime Day DOT Ceremony Honors Past Service, Emphasizes Need for Revitalization Along with appreciative acknowledgements for the U.S. Merchant Marine’s centuries of reliable service, speakers at this year’s National Maritime Day ceremony hosted at U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) headquarters on May 22 emphasized the importance of living up to the event’s theme: Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance. Weighing in with their unwavering backing of American maritime were Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Transportation Command Deputy Commander LTG Jered P. Helwig, and Interlake Steamship Company President Mark Barker. Eighteen apprentices from the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) attended the gathering in Washington, D.C., including Joseph Prather, who served as the ceremonial bell toller, and Shandria McClain, the memorial wreath bearer. SIU officials in attendance included President David Heindel, Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski, Vice Presidents George Tricker and Pat Vandegrift, and Assistant Vice President Michael Russo. World War II mariner James Quinn (a former NMU member) and Vietnam mariner Joseph Cox received awards during the event. (Cox worked for decades in shoreside positions supporting the industry, including many years at the Department of Labor and at the Chamber of Shipping of America, respectively.) Duffy noted that a recent pro-maritime executive order from the White House aims “to fortify maritime infrastructure, including upgrades to our ports, our waterways, to our shipping lanes. It’s an investment that’s going to be made to help secure our overseas markets for the products that we produce in America. We want to have access to those foreign markets, and it’s important that we have a maritime industry that can support American manufacturers.” He said the order also is “going to boost domestic ship production for both commercial and domestic vessels. It’s going to expand the [manpower pool] of mariners to effectively command this new American armada, safeguarding the freedom that we have on our seas…. America has never won a war without our merchant mariners. We haven’t won a war without being able to build ships.” The secretary recounted the U.S. Merchant Marine’s World War II heroism, including that of the more than 6,700 mariners who lost their lives sailing in support of the Allies (more than 1,200 SIU members died in wartime service). He Hundreds of guests attend the DOT ceremony. JULY 2025 pointed out that more than 800 U.S. merchant ships were sunk or damaged during the war, and that hundreds of mariners were detained as POWs. Duffy then turned to current challenges facing the industry. He contrasted America’s recent shipbuilding output and its commercial fleet with those of China – a vital topic that has helped generate strong bipartisan support for revitalizing U.S. maritime. “We used to be the (maritime) powerhouse,” Duffy said. “We used to be the best, and we’ve let this industry peter out and taper off, and we let some of our adversaries take the lead. If you want to be a global superpower, you actually have to build ships in your country, and you have to be able to sail those ships with your mariners.” He then pledged that the government “is going to fix the problems. We’re going to make the investments; we’re going to offer the support to make sure that we stand up for an industry that’s incredibly important for American security and American defense…. We can do this, but it’s going to be all of us partnering together and working together to make that happen.” Helwig said he appreciated that his trip to the nation’s capital gave him “the opportunity to participate with not just the Department of Defense, but the Department of Transportation and our industry partners and (address) so many things that are vital to our national interests.” The deputy commander thanked “our nation’s extraordinary merchant mariners…. We gather to recognize their invaluable contributions and the critical sealift capability that they provide. We honor the civilian mariners who crew the ships that carry the lifeblood of our economy and the strength of our military, and we celebrate the men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine who bravely navigate the open seas, often in very perilous conditions, transporting vital goods, supplies and equipment across the globe.” He echoed Duffy’s appreciation for the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II (more than 250,000 mariners sailed during the war). “This time-honored legacy fills us with immense pride and deserves our unwavering remembrance and as we honor the past,” Helwig stated. “I’m equally excited about the future…. Merchant mariners remain the cornerstone of global trade, ensuring the seamless flow of goods between nations and fueling the economic engine. Sealift must continue to be the bedrock of transporting large quantities of equipment and supplies by sea. It must remain the logistical foundation that enables us to project power globally and sustain operations for extended periods PHC Apprentice Joseph Prather serves as the ceremonial bell toller. of time. While the other modes of transportation, like airlift, provide speed and other options, they all face the limitations of cargo size and weight, and so sealift provides heavy-lift capacity and capability essential for moving the things that the DOD needs to move most, such as armored vehicles, tanks, artillery and other bulky equipment that’s critical for combat operations.” He continued, “This capability empowers us to respond effectively to crises worldwide. We must continue to navigate the future by investing in it, by innovating and by sustaining a ready and capable workforce to meet the evolving requirements. USTRANSCOM relies on the combination of government-owned and commercially operated ships to meet these sealift demands. To power these ships, we require strong crews of American merchant mariners. It’s great to see our future (the PHC Apprentices) standing behind us here as well.” He concluded, “Let us honor the sacrifices of the mariners who have served our nation so faithfully over the years, and let us commit to supporting the policies and programs that will ensure that the U.S. remains a maritime power for generations to come.” Barker described his company’s history and touched on World War II-era shipbuilding and vessel operations, then said, “Today, our fleet is smaller, more domestic than international, but it has the same spirit and dedication as when we played the larger part in the economic prosperity and ensured a critical lifeline for our troops and our allies. The U.S.-flag Jones Act operators are ready to answer the call, given the opportunity. The Jones Act is critical for our national and economic security. We are not the lowest-cost provider, nor should we be. We build our ships under the highest safety and environmental standards. We pay good wages and benefits to the incredible women and men who build and operate these ships. We cannot compete, nor should we try to compete against ships that are built through foreign subsidies by countries that do not hold safety, people, the environment or good wages as a priority.” Referring to the executive order, along with recently reintroduced maritime legislation and planned steps by the U.S. Trade Representative, he encouraged U.S. maritime industry allies to “grab hold of this momentum. We need to execute this strategy for the long term to ensure that our maritime industry not only stays strong, but also builds to ensure our country’s economic and national security.” Additional photos, coverage on Pages 4-5 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 3 3 �National Maritime Day 2025 The event kicked off May 22 in the nation’s capital. PHC Apprentice Shandria McClain (left), DOT Sec. Sean Duffy A Proclamation on National Maritime Day 2025 Interlake Steamship Company President Mark Barker urges industry personnel to seize the momentum currently enjoyed by American maritime. U.S. Transportation Command Deputy Commander LTG Jered P. Helwig thanks mariners for their service. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (left) and SIU President David Heindel chat after the ceremony. 4 • SEAFARERS LOG From the White House: More than 200 years ago, the American steamship S.S. Savannah set sail across the Atlantic, becoming the first vessel of its kind to complete the journey. That daring voyage marked the start of American maritime excellence. From that first crossing to the increasingly important shipping lanes of today, America’s strength at sea has always been driven by the United States Merchant Marine and the skilled merchant mariners who support our economy and readiness in times of peace, crisis, and war. Merchant mariners play a vital role in our national defense, standing ready to support military operations whenever they are needed. As civilian seafarers, they deliver troops, weapons, and supplies through dangerous conditions to sustain our Armed Forces in times of conflict. During World War II, more than 243,000 merchant mariners risked their lives to aid the war effort and help secure victory and freedom. Their service came at a price as these merchant mariners suffered a higher casualty rate than all branches of the United States military during the war. Their courage and heroism reflect a deep commitment to the Nation that we hold in the highest honor and shall never forget. Beyond their role in national defense, merchant mariners help drive American economic strength. They operate the vessels that transport goods, energy, and raw materials to and from our shores, supporting global trade and connecting United States producers with international markets. Their work supports key industries across the American economy, including shipping, shipbuilding, logistics, and energy. The United States is a proud maritime nation, and as President, I am bringing a renewed focus to reestablishing our dominance at sea. Last month, I signed an Executive Order on Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance to spur investment in American shipbuilding, eliminate outdated regulations, and expand merchant mariner training and education. These reforms are critical to securing supply chains, protecting key trade routes, and countering growing threats from foreign adversaries. Today, we celebrate the men and women of the United States Merchant Marine and all those who support our maritime industry. Their dedication upholds our national defense, fuels our economy, and continues a proud tradition that has shaped our Nation since its earliest days. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day,” to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship, in 1819 by the S.S. Savannah. By this resolution, the Congress has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2025, as National Maritime Day. I call upon the people of the United States to mark this observance and to display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their communities. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortyninth. DONALD J. TRUMP SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBERJULY 2023 4 2025 �SIU Observes National Maritime Day CELEBRATING IN GUAM ‒ SIU Port Agent Victor Sahagon is at left in the indoor posed photo, with Guam Gov. The Honorable Lourdes “Lou” Aflague Leon Guerrero. In photo above, right, the governor signs a National Maritime Day proclamation. Sahagon is at left in the remaining photo, with U.S. Coast Guard personnel. COMMEMORATION IN VIRGINIA ‒ Pictured from left in the posed group photo are SIU personnel Port Agent Mario Torrey, Safety Director Anthony Houston, and Asst. VP Government Services Sam Spain. At the podium, delivering keynote remarks in Norfolk, is U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Peggy M. Britton, Commander, Sector Virginia. Torrey is at far right (foreground) in the other indoor photo, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. GATHERING IN LONE STAR STATE ‒ Fr. Sinclair Oubre, a longtime SIU member, is at left in the posed photo, with members of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur (Texas) Color Guard. In the other snapshot, Shelby Avant from the Maritime Administration (at podium) reads the White House’s National Maritime Day proclamation. JULY 2025 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 5 LOG • 5 �Building Dedication, Bronze Bust Honor Mike Sacco’s Sterling Legacy The longest-serving president in Seafarers International Union history often described the organization as feeling “more like a family than a union.” That sentiment seemed palpable June 17 in Piney Point, Maryland, as union officials and employees, Seafarers Plans representatives, Paul Hall Center (PHC) personnel, employer trustees, officials from other maritime unions – and numerous family members – gathered to warmly and respectfully honor Sacco, who passed away in December 2023, at age 86 (nearly a year after retirement). The ceremony featured two main components: naming one of the school’s most prominent buildings in his memory, and unveiling a bronze bust universally regarded as a remarkably accurate depiction of him. As a result, the campus now boasts the Michael J Sacco Media Center, and that building houses the bronze bust. (Sacco’s middle name was John.) Later in the day, family and executive board members travelled to the nearby Seafarers Haven Cemetery for the blessing of a marble monument honoring Sacco. Altogether, the day went smoothly, and the dedications properly recognized one of the most influential figures in modern U.S. maritime history. The events kicked off with a gathering outside the media center, a building that houses state-ofthe-art classrooms, meeting facilities, touchscreen videos, maritime artifacts, and more. SIU SecretaryTreasurer Tom Orzechowski served as emcee; his opening remarks were followed by brief speeches from SIU President David Heindel, PHC Trustee Tony Naccarato, and American Maritime Association Chairman Capt. Robert Johnston. Sacco’s widow, Sophie, and daughter Valerie Moore then did the honors of removing a cover to unveil the newly affixed moniker Michael J Sacco. Moore wrapped up the outdoor portion of the ceremony with heart-rending remarks. Immediately thereafter, attendees moved inside the building, where SIU Vice President Pat Vandegrift introduced sculptor Kelly Micca. Sophie Sacco then unveiled the bust, to widespread applause. The family also received a miniature version. The speakers all worked with Sacco for decades. During the outdoor ceremony, Orzechowski recalled discussions with Sacco many years ago aimed at modernizing what was then the library (now the media center). “Mike always focused on how we could better equip our mariners to move to the next level, and also on making them comfortable here at the school,” Orzechowski said. “Mike was a huge advocate for education and making sure our members had the right tools to succeed…. Today, this building exemplifies everything that Mike was about.” Heindel noted that he first met Sacco as a trainee in the early 1970s. SIU President David Heindel “From the beginning, he was an inspiration to me and of course to countless others,” Heindel said. “Mike had a way of motivating people to learn and grow and to push themselves beyond what they thought they were capable of.” Reflecting on the planning that led to the building dedication, Heindel said, “When Mike passed back in 2023, one of the first things the executive board and the trustees started talking about was how to honor his legacy. We were eager to demonstrate our appreciation and respect for him, but we also didn’t want to rush. “I think we nailed it with this building dedication. The media center is our most modern facility. It’s essential in helping the apprentices and the rankand-file members continue their education and advance their careers. That’s why I think it’s fitting that we’re naming it after Mike. He was old school in the very best sense of the term, but he also pushed us to plan for the future, to better ourselves, and to be aggressive when it came to staying one step ahead of the industry’s needs. He always emphasized that this school is the key to our future, and that’s why he spared no effort in making sure it remained state-ofthe-art. That’s also why he constantly encouraged Seafarers to upgrade.” Naccarato described Sacco as “a force of nature. When I spoke to him, I always learned something new. Ideas flowed out of him like water out of a faucet. Over time, these ideas, strung together, were instrumental in building one of the strongest unions in America.” A longtime labor relations specialist in addition to his work as a trustee, Naccarato credited Sacco with “intrinsically understanding that in order for any union to survive and thrive, it was essential that it cultivated a close and mutually respectful relationship with his contracted companies…. Mike was an expert at being at the right place at the right time. He had the foresight to see far into the future to see any storms coming our way and preparing to deal with them. His knowledge of the Washington scene and his personal relationships with influential politicians, all the way to the president, was extremely valuable in keeping our industry wellprotected.” He concluded, “This bust will stand in this beautiful media center as a brilliant reminder to future generations of Seafarers that in life you will not be judged by where you start, but where you finish. Mike will be an inspiration to all – he started as an entry-level sailor in Brooklyn and finished leading one of the most respected unions in America, with a benefit fund that is the envy of all.” Johnston said that although it’s difficult to recap a forty-plus-year relationship in only a few minutes, he would summarize Sacco via three words: pride, integrity, and love. “It may seem strange to put those three words Attendees gather for the June 17 dedication at the Paul Hall Center. 6 •SEAFARERS 6 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 together, but to me, they are Mike,” Johnston said. “Mike was proud of his accomplishments both with the SIU and personally. You only need to look at the SIU today to see what Mike built over the last 35 years. His pride in the SIU knew no bounds…. “I have never met a man with more integrity than Mike Sacco,” Johnston continued. “A man honest as the day is long and with a moral compass straight as an arrow…. He did not always make the easy choices or the popular choices. Sometimes the difficult choice was the best choice for the long-term security of his members, and Mike was not afraid to make those tough decisions.” Johnston concluded, “How do I associate love with Mike? First, his family – he loved them dearly. Secondly, the SIU. He loved the SIU, the officials and most of all its members…. Mike made sure that when he retired, there was a stellar leadership team in place that would ensure the continued success of the SIU. This is Mike’s legacy. I sincerely hope that future generations of SIU members walking in this building will see Mike’s name and likeness and fully appreciate what he did for them and the SIU.” Moore captivated the crowd with the last of the formal remarks. She stated, “We gather not merely to reflect on the accomplishments of our late father, but to celebrate the profound impact he had on our lives, the SIU and the maritime industry. We honor his legacy to ensure that his spirit lives on in the union he loved so dearly. We recognize the unwavering commitment, dedication and passion he brought, not just to his role as president of the SIU, but to every single person he interacted with…. “Our father believed in the power of unity,” she continued. “His team was not just a collective voice. They were his family. He worked tirelessly to foster strong employer partnerships. These partnerships have not just benefited our current members, but have also paved the way for future generations of Seafarers, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in an ever-evolving shipping industry.” Moore concluded, “Throughout his tenure as president, my father exemplified what it means to be a leader. He faced challenges with courage and resilience, always prioritizing the needs of the SIU and the maritime industry. He touched the lives of countless members…. As you dedicate this building, let it serve as a symbol of my father’s enduring legacy. May it stand as a reminder of his commitment to education. Every time students walk through these doors, may they feel the spirit of encouragement and inspiration that my father instilled in all of us.” The new lettering is unveiled in Piney Point, Maryland. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 6 JULY 2025 �SIU Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski Valerie Moore speaks on behalf of the Sacco family. PHC Trustee Tony Naccarato Michael Sacco's widow, Sophie Sacco, shares a moment with the bronze bust of her late husband, which will remain on the campus of a school he helped establish and lead. Artist Kelly Micca AMA Chairman Capt. Robert Johnston Members of the Sacco family and other guests converge to honor the longest-serving president in SIU history. SIU VP Pat Vandegrift Scan Here For More Scan this code to view a short video of the bronze bust’s production The Michael J Sacco Media Center includes classrooms, meeting spaces and more. JULY 2025 SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 77 LOG • �$120,000 Total Awarded to 2025 Scholarship Winners Six individuals have a clearer path towards achieving their educational goals, thanks to scholarships recently awarded by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP). Grants have been approved for one SIU member and five SIU dependents through the annual program. The SBHP Scholarship Committee, composed of both active and retired educators from colleges and universities across the nation, selected Steward/Baker Nicoll Quinones Rodriguez as the Seafarer winner. She will receive a $20,000 award ($5,000 for four years). This year’s Seafarer dependent winners – Michelle Eaton, Mason Holmes, Mariam Mohamed, Tyrese Tan, and Gabrielle Glapion – will also receive $20,000 ($5,000 for four years). The following profiles detail the ambitions and achievements of this year’s Charlie Logan Scholarship recipients. Nicoll Quinones Rodriguez SIU Connection: Quinones Rodriguez joined the union in 2018. Bio: Quinones Rodriguez hails from Puerto Rico, where beaches were only “a stone’s throw away.” Her upbringing inspired her to pursue a career at sea. LOG readers may recognize her name from a rescue story that ran on the cover of last year’s September edition. She assisted with rescue efforts by translating for the migrants she and her shipmates aboard the Garden State helped save from their collapsing raft. Inspired by that experience and by witnessing the devastation of her island home in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, she aims to pursue law to ensure that people without a voice or resources have ways to protect themselves and get the help they need. Education: Quinones Rodriguez attended Puerto Rico Advancement College and has applied to earn her bachelor’s degree in Entertainment and Marketing at Full Sail University, before eventually going on to attend law school. She has also worked with Condado Broadcasting, an affiliate of CBS Puerto Rico. Quotable: “Over the years, I have always tried to keep my head clear and my nerves calm during difficult situations and show empathy to others at the same time. I believe these are qualities that will help me become a successful lawyer.” Michelle Eaton SIU Connection: Eaton is the daughter of retired Recertified Bosun Michael Eaton. Bio: Described by one of her high school teachers as “empowerment personified,” Eaton is a bilingual first-generation American whose hard work and dedication has afforded her the opportunity to pursue secondary education in college, something neither of her parents had. In school, she devoted herself to several extracurricular activities, societies, and clubs in addition to her rigorous advanced-placement coursework. In her various clubs, Eaton learned about individuals’ adversities through competing against schools around Florida, and as she expanded her knowledge of global issues, she also developed a passion for public speaking. Through founding and serving as president of her school’s Model UN, she developed a spark for diplomacy. Eaton intends to study International Relations to develop that spark and combine her love of languages and her experiences from Model UN to become an advocate for others. Education: Eaton attended Edgewood Junior/ Senior High School, where she served as a senator for the student government, was a Florida 8 • SEAFARERS LOG Girls State Delegate, a competitor for speech and debate, Model UN president, and a member of the Future Educators of America and several honor societies such as National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and HOSA. She plans to study International Relations and Finance with a minor in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. Quotable: “I aspire to continue down the path I paved to continue to be the voice for those in countries where freedom of speech isn’t a right, where food security is no guarantee, and where the promise of a better future is not absolute.” Mason Holmes SIU Connection: Holmes is the stepson of NY/NJ Rail Locomotive Operator Richard Pezzano. Bio: Holmes felt like the odd one out in his New Jersey hometown, where few people shared his cultural background. He learned to navigate his complex upbringing through self-expression via art and fashion and still maintained a stellar GPA while taking AP courses. Being captain of the track team also helped him develop endurance and perseverance. His love of science and its life applications has inspired him to study chemistry/pre-med in college, in hopes of one day becoming a dermatologist. Holmes aims to launch his own haircare/skincare brand, which will be inclusive of all hair types and textures, and advocate for equality and representation in the beauty industry as well as sustainability. Education: Holmes attended Raritan High School, where he played football and ran track as a student athlete. He also belonged to the school’s Diversity Panel, Science League, and Art Club. He has applied to Fordham University, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), and Drexel University. He plans to pursue a degree in chemistry/pre-med. Quotable: “My dreams stem from my lived experiences, learning how to care for my hair on my own, feeling out of place, and not seeing myself in the spaces I wanted to be part of. Now, I want to change that for others. I have a passion for science, social justice, and self-expression, and I’m ready to take everything I learn and turn it into something powerful, something meaningful – for myself, and for future generations.” Mariam Mohamed SIU Connection: Mohamed is the daughter of QE4 Mohsen Mohamed. Bio: Mohamed aspires to become a pediatric nurse to help make a difference in the lives of children and families in her community. Through assisting teachers in her local elementary school, taking care of cleaning duties at her mosque, volunteering at Shelter House and the local children’s museum, and helping to translate for Arabic services at her mosque as well as for her parents, her efforts to become a pillar of her community are already evident. Mohamed’s teachers agree that she is personable, attentive, responsible, and dedicated to doing her best at any assignment she takes on. In fact, her math instructor for the college-level Practical Algebra course says she has earned 99.8%, the highest score of all her peers in the class to date, placing her in the 99th percentile of every student who has taken their course since 2015. Education: Mohamed attended Coldwater High School. She played soccer, basketball and table tennis and participated in community service classes at her school. Mohamed applied to Kellogg Community College and Michigan State University to pursue her major in Radiology and Nursing. Quotable: “My goal in life is to make my family proud, help my community, and help children feel better. This opportunity would not only support me financially but also affirm my commitment to becoming a pediatric nurse who could make a difference in the lives of children and their families.” Tyrese Tan SIU Connection: Tan is the son of Bosun Ken Tan. Bio: Tan is passionate about pursuing a career in dentistry with a focus on maxillofacial surgery. A well-rounded student, he has retained a 4.2 GPA while being a member of Operation Smile Club, president of STEM Trifecta Robotics Club, president of his school’s chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA), vice president of his school’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter, Academy Council vice president, and vice president of the Japanese Honor Society, all while working part-time as a barista at Joyu Tea & Coffee. Education: Tan graduated from Landstown High School and was a student leader in the Governor’s STEM Academy. He has applied to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Old Dominion University (ODU), the University of Virginia (UVA), and Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) and plans to study biochemistry, which will lead into his pre-dental path. Quotable: “In addition to academics and extracurriculars, I have maintained a social and work life... Working has taught me valuable lessons in responsibility and time management, which are qualities I plan to build on and improve on for the future as I pursue the field of dentistry.” Gabrielle Glapion SIU Connection: Glapion is the daughter of AB Alton Glapion. Bio: Inspired by her experience volunteering as a nurse’s aide over the summer, Glapion is set to attend college in hopes of one day becoming a doctor. Contrary to some less than positive experiences she’s had with medical professionals, Glapion aspires to be a hands-on doctor who is caring, kind and able to transcend stereotypes, judgments, and limitations. The leadership and responsibility she saw during her time volunteering in the hospital is something that she embodies in her own life, through her acceptance to the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center Summer Program and her roles as both student council delegate and president of her senior class. Education: Glapion attended Jefferson Virtual High School. She participated in Jefferson Youth Leadership, Climate Club, Garden Club, Film Club, LSU Summer Science Program, and Harvard at Home Academies. She applied to Spelman College, LSU, Tulane University, and Loyola University of New Orleans to study Pre-medicine/Biology. Quotable: “I remember the first day I walked through the hospital doors. I made my way to the oncology unit where I would be a nurse’s aide. On my first day, someone coded, and I got to see how fast you must react to be in this field, and how much responsibility it takes. I kept seeing examples of this leadership and responsibility every time I volunteered, and it made me want to be a doctor even more.” SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBERJULY 2023 8 2025 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU MILESTONE IN HOUSTON ‒ AB Allan Cubillas (left) receives his A-seniority book. He’s pictured at the hiring hall with SIU Port Agent J.B. Niday. ABOARD ALLIANCE NORFOLK ‒ Pictured from left in the three-person photo aboard the Maersk Line, Limited ship are SIU Asst. VP Joe Zavala, OMU Justin Brown, and SIU Patrolman Kirk Pegan. At left in the remaining photos are (above, right) Chief Cook Elida Miguel (with Zavala) and ABG Raul Lacayo-Benedith (with Pegan). WELL-EARNED RECOGNITION ‒ This snapshot was taken May ABOARD MAERSK CHICAGO ‒ Chief Cook Wilson Palacios helps keep his shipmates well-fed aboard the Maersk Line, Limited ship. 17 in New Orleans, during SIU-contracted Crescent Towing’s annual employee appreciation crawfish boil. These Seafarers were recognized by the company for having the “Boat of the Year” (the David J. Cooper). Pictured from left are SIU boatmen John Richardson and Kevin McDermott, SIU Asst. VP Chris Westbrook, and members Billy Barletto and Brendan Brown. The award is based on a crew’s safety record, overall performance, and vessel maintenance and upkeep. WELCOME ASHORE IN HOUSTON ‒ ABG Edgardo Plarisan (second from left), who recently concluded a 32-year career, is pictured at the hiring hall with (from left) Patrolman Kelly Krick, Asst. VP Joe Zavala, Patrolman Kirk Pegan, and Safety Director Kevin Sykes. ABOARD CAPE SAN JUAN ‒ Pictured from left in the group photo, during a union meeting aboard the Intrepid ship on the West Coast, are ABM Alan Boiser, SIU Oakland Port Agent Duane Akers, camera-shy Chief Steward Nakaye White, QEE Alex Canada, Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman, and ACU Rodolfo Ludovice. The remaining photos show Acuman on the forklift, and White and Ludovice in the galley. ABOARD DECISIVE ‒ Pictured aboard the SubCom cable ship during a mid-May servicing in New Hampshire are (from left) Bosun Emilio Abreu and SIU Port Agent Osvaldo Ramos. JULY 2025 ABOARD GREEN OCEAN ‒ Pictured from left in the three-person photo aboard the Waterman vessel are OSA2 Cagy John Senn, WA2 Adarius Simpson, and QMED Mario Santos. Chief Cook Lenford Royes is shown in the galley, while the remaining photo is of Bosun Sergey Roshcin. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 9 LOG • 9 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU ABOARD GREEN BAY ‒ Pictured aboard the Waterman vessel in Newark, New Jersey, are (from left) SIU Port Agent Osvaldo Ramos and Paul Hall Center Apprentice/SA Dorian White (son of SIU Mobile Port Agent Jimmy White). ABOARD GREEN WAVE ‒ Pictured from left aboard the Waterman ship are Bosun Rudy Harjanto, ABs Paul Nelson, Felix Garcia, and Fredy David, and QE4 Raymond Roldan. WELCOME ASHORE (X3) IN HAWAII ‒ Picking up their respective first pension checks at the hiring hall in Honolulu are (starting with photo at far left) ABG Andrzej Bronkowski (right, with SIU VP Hazel Galbiso), Bosun Clifford Blackmon (center, with Galbiso and Safety Director Amber Akana), and ABG Joel Saul (center, also with Galbiso and Akana). Collectively, the three Seafarers were active SIU members for more than 100 years. TAKING THE OATH IN JACKSONVILLE ‒ Pictured at the May membership meeting are (from left, starting second from left) Chief Cook Jawonn Nicholson (receiving his B-seniority book), SA Keyna Dowdell (B), Chief Cook Nicholas Valentin (B), ABM Dalrick Fleming (A), Oiler Breon Boyd (B), and SA Gionet Dennis (B). SIU Port Agent Ashley Nelson is at far left. WELCOME ASHORE IN GARDEN STATE ‒ SIU Asst. VP Ray Henderson (left in both photos) congratulates (photo above, left) ABM Ion Boros and (remaining photo) OS Harold Mercurius as they pick up their respective first pension checks at the hall in Jersey City, New Jersey. 10 •SEAFARERS 10 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 MAYORAL MOMENT ‒ SIU Patrolman Kirk Pegan (left) is pictured with Houston Mayor John Whitmire May 30 at the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation Working Families Awards Celebration. ABOARD OVERSEAS KEY WEST ‒ Pictured from left aboard the Overseas Ship Management vessel are Paul Hall Center Apprentice Evan Valigura, Bosun Ryan Boltz, SIU Asst. VP Kris Hopkins, and Pumpman Charlie Wescott. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBERJULY 2023 10 2025 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU ABOARD LIBERTY POWER ‒ These photos were taken May 12 on the Liberty Maritime car carrier in Corpus Christi, Texas. Pictured from left in the larger group photo are (standing) SA Oscar Catabay, Paul Hall Center Apprentice/GUDE Edward Carbaugh, Chief Cook Antwon Norris, GUDE Marc Dadich, ABM Leopoldo Estrada-Martinez, ABM Juan Salgado, and (in front) SIU Port Agent J.B. Niday. In the remaining photo, also from left: Chief Steward Leone Buggage and Bosun Jimmie Moore. COMMONWEALTH CONNECTION ‒ GUDE Lyndon Ocampo (left) receives his full union book. He’s pictured at the Norfolk, Virginia, hall with SIU Patrolman Josh Rawls. SOLIDARITY IN HAWAII ‒ SIU personnel in Honolulu ABOARD PACIFIC COLLECTOR ‒ Pictured from left aboard the TOTE ship are Chief Cook Barbara McDonald, Recertified Bosun Kenneth Steiner, SA Laura Davies, Wiper Carlos Noriega Mancilla, ABM Jack Corn, MDR Ninia Mendoza, QE4 Lamonte McKinnon, and ABM William McIntyre. were among the hundreds of workers from 24 local unions, joined by community supporters, who on May 1 marched from the Hawaii State Capitol to the Prince Kuhio Federal Building. They demonstrated in support of federal workers. TACOMA HALL WELCOMES CONGRESSWOMAN ‒ Seafarers welcomed U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Washington) to the May membership meeting. She’s in the middle in the posed photo, with SIU VP Joe Vincenzo (left) and SIU Asst. VP Warren Asp. In the remaining snapshot, the congresswoman chats with Chief Cook Leslie McGirt (GUDE Reynaldo Mambulao is at left). JULY 2025 FULL BOOK IN SAN JUAN ‒ AB Steven Horta (left) obtains his B-seniority book. He’s pictured at the hiring hall with Safety Director Ricky Rivera. ABOARD WEST VIRGINIA ‒ Seafarers gather aboard the Fairwater vessel for a union meeting. Pictured from left are (standing) Chief Cook Gedrick Reyes, Chief Steward Sulay Martinez, Pumpman Scott Fuller, Bosun Martin Baker, (seated) OMU Dana Thomas, ABM Donaldo Valencia, ABM Tenereo Cacpal, ABG Enrique Ampil, and Oiler Enrique Martinez. SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 11 LOG • 11 �2025 Seafarers Waterfront Classic: 130 Team Up for a T Philanthropy, Fellowship Underscore ‘Wonderful Event’ he Seafarers Waterfront Classic reached double digits in style . This year marked the tenth iteration of the charitable fundraiser; it’s an annual event during non-pandemic times, launched from the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) in Piney Point, Maryland. On May 20, 130 friends and colleagues of the SIU gathered in 16 boats to fish and raise funds for a philanthropic mission benefiting the Boulder Crest Foundation and the PHC. (Boulder Crest supports U.S. military veterans and first responders.) Anglers caught 122 rockfish during the tournament (other fish did not count toward the total), which weighed in at 452.30 pounds of fish altogether. After the tournament itself concluded and all boats had returned, SIU steward department upgraders and PHC culinary staff (under the direction of Chef John Dobson) prepped the catches of the day for a river-to-table meal. A few hours later, participants and others staying at the PHC gathered for a ceremony and awards presentation announcing the winners of the tournament (preceding the dinner). “This year was a little different,” said SIU Vice President George Tricker, who founded the event and who continues directing it each year. “Fish caught had to be between 19 and 24 inches, and we were off to a slow start. It was a little chilly in the morning, a little windy. We had to go way up the river.” While the fishing expedition was a focal point, many participants also took part in extensive meetings on campus May 19 and May 21. Those gatherings (the latter was a formal meeting of the PHC Advisory Board) covered wide-ranging topics including the latest technology utilized by the union and the PHC; current and projected training needs of Seafarers and SIU-contracted vessel operators; several potentially impactful maritime bills that have been introduced in Congress; and much more. During the awards dinner, Boulder Crest Foundation CEO Josh Goldberg spoke about post-traumatic growth and how the purpose of the organization is to provide resources and assistance to those who suffer from PTSD, and to encourage them to move toward healing. T he Boulder Crest Foundat ion sta r ted building programs based on the science of posttraumatic growth in 2014. “In 12 years, thanks to the generosity of folks like yourself, we've trained 162,000 people in the science of posttraumatic growth,” said Goldberg. “The reality is, we're not just trying to help people live ‘less bad’ lives. We’re not trying to help people cope with the symptoms of their struggle. We’re trying to help people live great lives. And as I got the chance to talk to the men and women who came through the program, you hear about people living lives of service and purpose and meaning, and I’ll be damned if that’s not what all veterans, all first responders in this country deser ve to ex perience once they get done and put down the uniform – that they get the opportunity to continue to be of service.” Following Goldberg’s speech, other officials and representatives from Boulder Crest who attended the Waterfront Classic also received tokens of appreciation from the SIU. Nick Grassia, an artist and retired member of the SIU, donated one of his paintings, named the North Star, for an auction. The proceeds went to the Boulder Crest Foundation. The winner of the auction was Ed Hanley, vice president of Seafarers-contracted Maersk Line, Limited (MLL). After the auction, awards were distributed to people who caught the largest fish aboard each boat that participated in the tournament. MLL President and CEO Bill Woodhour caught the largest fish of all, weighing 6.7 pounds. Woodhour, who sailed on the North Star, received part of the total jackpot. The remaining amount was divided between the Boulder Crest Foundation, and the Paul Hall Center (where it will be used for improvements benefiting students). The next two largest catches were from Nick Franzetti of ASB Capital, who was aboard the Heritage, and caught a rockfish weighing in at 6.1 lbs., followed by Danny Robichaux of the American Maritime Officers on the Gerry C. (5.7 lbs.). Woodhour stated, “The Waterfront Classic is a wonderful event where you get everybody together as a community, as an industr y, including the folks at Boulder Crest and those at the school.” SIU President David Heindel made the closing remarks for the dinner ceremony, during which he invited SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez to help him present an honorary SIU membership book to maritime labor industry icon Tony Naccarato, who has been an industry stalwart for nearly 60 years. Naccarato, a PHC trustee, received a framed SIU union book and corresponding certificate. Heindel said, “Anybody that sails in the SIU knows that you go into a hiring hall, you go to register for a job, you throw your book up on the counter. Basically, it’s your identification, it’s who you are in the union. We occasionally give these books out to very special people, and tonight, we’re going to do that and bestow it to a great friend of ours.” Tel lez re c ite d t he u n ion oat h , wh ic h Naccarato repeated as he was sworn in as an honorary Seafarer. As he made the presentation, Tellez noted, Maersk Line Limited President and CEO Bill Woodhour “During his decades-long tenure as a company executive, plans trustee and plans chairman, Fortunado ‘Tony’ Naccarato has served the ma r it ime indust r y. He has worked w it h numerous SIU members and officials and had the pleasure of knowing and working with four SIU presidents: Paul Hall, Frank Drozak, Mike Sacco and now President Dave Heindel. “Seamen past and present benefit f rom his dedicated service,” Tellez continued. “We appreciate Tony’s great contributions as a company official and as chairman of various industry groups and wish to recognize and salute him. Now therefore, be it resolved the industry would like to recognize Tony Naccarato, as you leave the SIU and the maritime industry much stronger than you found it 60 years ago.” A misty-eyed Naccarato went to the podium to receive his honorary book and said, “I’m not going to talk about my time in this industry. I received a lot of awards in this industry and in my private life, but I’m going to tell you, nothing that means more to me than this – nothing at all. I’ve never cried when I’ve been honored, but I cry for this because it means so much to me.” Sum marizing t he overall Seafarers Water f ront Classic 2025 e x per ience, U. S. Marine Management General Manager of Risk Management and Business Planning Henley Ervin said, “There’s nothing better than a day on the water. Thank you, SIU.” Additional photos on Page 14 Sixteen boats sit at the docks, awaiting their passengers. 12• SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 12 JULY 2025 �Cause as Tournament Reaches 10-Year Milestone The crew of the Bay Quest: Eunice Cadorette-Young, Kelly Scott, The crew of the Gerry C: Willie Barrere, Alaina Basciano, Trevor The crew of the Kelly D: Dean Charbonnet, Sadhana Duncan, Mariel Vander Linden, Ken Hehir, Kenny Hehir, Mark Lotruglio Carouge, Basil Castrovinci, Alan Denz, Nicholas Forsey, Chris Garrett, John Haller, Nick Grassia, Janet Reid, JT Williams and Andrea and Brian LaChance. Chris Holmes, Jessica Moyers, Robert Rice and SIU VP Pat Vandegrift. Williams. The crew of the Fin Finder II: Kerri Bancroft, Alexander DeGracia, Jane Jacobs, Brittany Lazzaro, Deanna Marshall, Dennis O'Neill, Joan Rothermel, Bill Schmedlin, Alex Steiner, David Steiner, Phil The crew of the Loose Knot: Ed Dos Santos, Andrea Gianni, David Steiner and Deanna Wolf. Pacheco and Juan Rodriguez. The crew of the All-In: Ryan Covert, Amanda Delphia, Henly Ervin, Linda Lavender, Kyra Pooley, David Sloane, Leslie Tarantola, Simeon Taylor and Gretchen Theriot. The crew of the Shea-D-Lady: Leo Bonser, Robert Hicks, Dale Hoover, SIU Asst. VP Kris Hopkins, Patrick Schoeberger, Chris Sedlack, Jonathan Singleton and Maureen Unabia. The crew of the North Star: Angel Cruz, Paul Giovino, Ed Hanley, Jean Harrington, Dennis Houghton, Pat McCaffery, Ed Powers, Jerry Thunilus, SIU VP George Tricker and Bill Woodhour. The crew of the Kit II: Dana Antretter, Jim Bender, Ira Douglas, Rashard Howe, Jennifer Leonard, Chelse Rose O'Connor, Shaikh Rana, Cris Serrano, Melissa Serridge, SIU VP Joseph Soresi and Thomas Soresi. The crew of the Three Sons: Kari Coffelt, Amy Kennemer, Greta Kreidler, John Peppe and Ellen Silver. The crew of the Heritage: Emily Black, Trevor Buck, Nick Franzetti, Fritz Golding, Michael Kraljevic, Stephen Poindexter, Mike Stafford, George Strawn and Gunilla Watts. The crew of the Joyce Dixie: William Campbell, Kirby Johnson, Michael Landry, Stephen Piazzi, SIU Port Agent Mark Von Siegel, Jaiby Thomas. JULY 2025 SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS 2023 13 • OCTOBER LOG • 13 �2025 Seafarers Waterfront Classic The crew of the Lisa S: Michaela Barker, Ruthie Baker, Sue Campbell, Adrian Fraccaroli, Ed Hagan, Manolis Kakomanolis and Noa Slater. From left to right: SIU President David Heindel, SIU Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez, SIU Trustee and Honorary Book Recipient Anthony Naccarato, Mary Naccarato, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Orzechowski and SIU Vice President George Tricker. The crew of the Marica II: Ben Morvant, SIU AVP Michael Russo, Michael Vineyard, SIU AVP Chris Westbrook and Andrew White. Boulder Crest Foundation CEO Josh Goldberg (left) and SIU VP George Tricker. The crew of the Red Osprey: Tia Anthony, Faith Auret, James Murphy Jr., Montana Smith, SIU VP Joe Vincenzo and Edward Washburn. The hardworking dock crew (from left to right): Beverly Watkins, SIU Plans Administrator Margaret Bowen, Brittany Joson and Danielle Szepesi. The event concluded with a dinner and award ceremony. Rana Shaikh, posing with the biggest catch from the McKenzie Leigh. 14 • SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 14 JULY 2025 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea Notice SIU’s Philly Operations Temporarily Relocate As of June 13, the new address for the Philadelphia hiring hall is: 2800 S. 20th Street Building 12B, Suite A Philadelphia, PA 19145 The phone and fax numbers remain the same (phone 215-336-3818, fax 215-271-5121). The union anticipates utilizing the new office space for a year or so, while plans are finalized for permanent relocation. The building at 2800 S. 20th Street – depending on the route chosen – is located approximately 1.6 to 2 miles from the old hall. The new facility is in a complex featuring plentiful parking. “This is an upgrade in every way,” said SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Joe Baselice. “I’m confident the new location will serve the membership well, while we continue investigating our options for a permanent home." “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from May 12 - June 13, 2025. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of June 13, 2025. Port Total Shipped All Groups A B C Total Registered All Groups A B C Trip Reliefs Registered on Beach All Groups A B C Deck Department Algonac 15 Anchorage 3 Baltimore 4 Fort Lauderdale 18 Guam 3 Harvey 10 Honolulu 7 Houston 34 Jacksonville 28 Jersey City 22 Joliet 3 Mobile 12 Norfolk 29 Oakland 5 Philadelphia 2 Piney Point 0 Puerto Rico 4 St. Louis 0 Tacoma 14 Wilmington 21 10 3 0 6 2 3 2 25 24 5 1 4 10 2 2 1 4 2 5 12 5 1 3 11 1 4 2 10 12 5 1 4 5 1 1 1 1 0 2 5 8 2 6 16 3 7 7 22 24 12 2 7 22 4 2 0 2 0 13 21 8 0 4 3 1 2 1 16 26 6 3 1 9 1 1 3 1 1 3 3 5 0 3 7 0 3 0 8 10 2 2 2 10 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 10 0 2 7 0 2 3 15 27 7 2 2 13 2 0 0 1 0 8 12 22 4 1 25 4 13 9 51 50 37 4 13 31 8 2 1 8 1 22 44 10 5 0 12 3 4 4 29 31 7 6 6 16 8 1 2 5 2 10 12 3 1 1 11 1 4 2 17 8 6 0 6 8 1 2 0 1 1 4 12 TOTAL 234 123 75 180 93 56 113 350 173 89 Algonac 4 Anchorage 0 Baltimore 1 Fort Lauderdale 9 Guam 0 Harvey 0 Honolulu 7 Houston 8 Jacksonville 20 Jersey City 10 Joliet 2 Mobile 2 Norfolk 14 Oakland 4 Philadelphia 0 Piney Point 4 Puerto Rico 5 St. Louis 1 Tacoma 6 Wilmington 4 TOTAL 101 2 1 1 2 0 2 3 8 15 4 1 2 11 4 1 4 3 1 5 2 72 2 0 3 3 0 2 1 7 6 1 0 1 4 3 1 3 0 0 2 4 43 2 0 4 9 0 2 0 4 10 4 0 0 10 0 0 0 3 0 2 4 54 5 1 3 8 1 2 6 20 28 13 1 4 14 4 0 3 9 2 11 6 141 2 1 1 5 0 1 5 12 18 6 0 2 14 3 1 3 3 1 6 5 89 2 0 4 1 0 2 1 11 7 1 0 0 7 4 1 0 1 0 3 7 52 Algonac 3 Anchorage 0 Baltimore 0 Fort Lauderdale 7 Guam 2 Harvey 1 Honolulu 4 Houston 15 Jacksonville 18 Jersey City 3 Joliet 0 Mobile 5 Norfolk 17 Oakland 12 Philadelphia 3 Piney Point 2 Puerto Rico 2 St. Louis 3 Tacoma 8 Wilmington 16 TOTAL 121 0 0 3 3 1 2 1 8 16 6 1 2 13 4 0 3 5 3 3 9 83 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 6 2 1 0 0 0 1 4 26 3 0 0 7 2 1 2 8 20 0 0 2 13 6 2 2 4 1 5 18 96 1 0 1 8 0 3 1 7 12 1 0 3 13 1 1 2 3 1 6 10 74 5 0 0 9 1 4 4 23 27 12 1 7 22 16 2 2 5 2 9 30 181 0 0 2 3 1 6 3 8 20 6 2 1 16 5 1 4 11 1 2 6 98 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 6 4 0 0 0 9 3 1 0 2 0 2 3 34 Algonac 0 Anchorage 0 Baltimore 0 Fort Lauderdale 0 Guam 0 Harvey 0 Honolulu 0 Houston 4 Jacksonville 1 Jersey City 0 Joliet 0 Mobile 0 Norfolk 0 Oakland 1 Philadelphia 0 Piney Point 0 Puerto Rico 1 St. Louis 0 Tacoma 1 Wilmington 0 5 2 4 5 1 1 2 16 39 12 0 2 14 5 0 1 0 0 10 15 13 0 1 14 4 7 5 15 52 12 4 0 38 14 2 2 1 0 12 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 0 0 1 15 25 6 0 0 11 4 0 0 0 0 8 11 4 0 0 8 0 2 1 9 34 8 1 0 21 8 1 1 0 0 5 10 1 2 1 4 0 1 0 7 8 4 1 0 8 2 0 2 0 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 5 2 1 6 1 2 3 24 55 23 0 3 13 11 0 2 0 0 11 17 18 1 1 15 3 8 8 24 87 22 4 2 55 27 1 2 1 0 14 37 TOTAL 8 134 214 6 91 113 46 15 179 330 GRAND TOTAL 464 412 358 367 315 204 287 687 539 505 Engine Department 2 0 3 10 1 0 5 3 17 7 2 1 16 4 1 1 2 0 3 7 85 3 0 3 6 1 4 0 6 14 2 0 0 13 2 0 0 1 0 4 2 61 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 Steward Department Port Agent Joe Baselice (right) and Safety Director Andre MacCray catch their breath as the move winds down on June 13. July & August Membership Meetings Piney Point Algonac Monday: July 7, August 4 Thursday: July 17, August 14 Baltimore Thursday: July 10, August 7 Guam Thursday: July 24, August 21 Honolulu Friday: July 18, August 15 Houston Monday: July 14, August 11 Jacksonville Thursday: July 10, August 7 Joliet Thursday: July 17, August 14 Mobile Wednesday: July 16, August 13 New Orleans Tuesday: July 15, August 12 Jersey City Tuesday: July 8, August 5 Norfolk Friday: July 11, August 8 Oakland Thursday: July 17, August 14 Philadelphia Wednesday: July 9, August 6 Port Everglades Thursday: July 17, August 14 San Juan Thursday: July 10, August 7 St. Louis Friday: July 18, August 15 Tacoma Friday: July 25, August 22 Wilmington Monday: July 21, August 18 Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. JULY 2025 0 0 1 7 0 5 1 8 13 4 0 1 10 1 0 2 5 2 3 7 70 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 4 3 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 22 Entry Department SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG •15 15 �SIU Directory Inquiring Seafarer David Heindel, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President Tom Orzechowski, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Joe Vincenzo, Vice President Government Services This month’s question was answered by members of the most recent SIU Tallying Committee. Question: Thinking back to when you started sailing and comparing it to now, what’s something about the job that has improved? John Hale Chief Steward Tyrell Thabit Recertified Steward The money has improved a lot. It’s also more laid-back than what it was over the years, and I’ve learned more about my job. It’s a good lifestyle. The surroundings and the safety have gotten a lot better over time. The professionalism has grown. Overall, there’s a glaring difference. Cleofe Bernardez Castro Recertified Bosun Jack McElveen Recertified Steward HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 The internet. I think it’s better today for the new generation. When I started, I had to have a bunch of quarters, go to the phone booth, and get in line. Someone is probably behind you; you have five minutes to make your phone call. You have to get your work done first, but in your free time, you can now take advantage of the technology. The wages are one thing. The ships’ ability to allow the seamen to have access to Wi-Fi is another. With the union and the companies coming to an agreement, that’s allowed us to communicate face-toface (with family) as close as we can without touching. Also, the benefits overall have gotten better over the years. HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 Stephen Hoskins AB Gerard Costello Recertified Bosun Honestly, the Wi-Fi on ships has definitely gotten better. There are more ships with WiFi. For people from my generation who are getting into shipping, we’re always on our phone – that’s a known fact. I’m glad they’re recognizing that putting Wi-Fi on ships is a must. We’ve got engines on the ships now, so I don’t hurt my hands sewing up sails anymore. Certainly the pay and the quality of life. The pension benefits have been raised. Thalis Ealy Recertified Steward Drushelia Finney Chief Steward The quality of life and the ships themselves. The training has improved, as have the overall benefits with the Seafarers Plans. Sailing has always been good to me, but the contracts are better and the money has gone up. The work itself is the work. Bryan Powell, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Pat Vandegrift, Vice President Hazel Galbiso, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NORFOLK 115 Third Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2800 S. 20th Street, Building 12B, Suite A Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 336-3818 Pic from the Past PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 This snapshot of the SIU-crewed Sea-Land Anchorage in Bristol Bay, Alaska, is believed to have been taken in 1971. 16 •SEAFARERS 16 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 JULY 2025 �Welcome Ashore! DEEP SEA ANDRZEJ BRONKOWSKI Brother Andrzej Bronkowski, 65, became an SIU member in 2000. A deck department member, he first sailed aboard the Independence. Brother Bronkowski upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. He most recently shipped on the USNS Henson and settled in Honolulu. We pay tribute to our brothers and sisters of the SIU who have recently retired. THANK YOU for a job well done and we wish you fair winds and following seas. INLAND SCOTT SALO Brother Scott Salo, 70, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 2002, initially working with Great Lakes Dredge and Dock. A deck department member, he upgraded on several occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Salo’s final vessel was the Maersk Atlanta. He lives in Bainbridge Island, Washington. ANGELO ACOSTA-MORALES Brother Angelo Acosta-Morales, 65, joined the SIU in 1995. Sailing as a deck department member, he initially worked aboard the William R. Button. Brother Acosta-Morales most recently sailed with Crowley Towing and Transportation. He lives in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. JOEL SAUL Brother Reuben Grendahl, 65, began his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1979, when he sailed aboard an Anchorage Tankship vessel. He was a member of the engine department and upgraded on numerous occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Grendahl last shipped on the Baldomero Lopez and lives in Longview, Washington. Brother Joel Saul, 74, signed on with the SIU in 1982 when he worked on the Independence. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions and sailed in the deck department. Brother Saul most recently shipped on the Dependable and settled in Waipahu, Hawaii. BARRY HEMPSTEAD EDGAR TOWNSEND Brother Barry Hempstead, 65, started sailing with the SIU in 2003. He sailed in the engine department and first shipped on the Cape Race. Brother Hempstead concluded his career aboard the Samuel L. Cobb. He makes his home in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Brother Edgar Townsend, 66, began his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1986, when he sailed on the USNS Contender. He was a member of the deck department and upgraded on numerous occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Townsend last shipped on the Gem State and lives in Portland, Oregon. REUBEN GRENDAHL ABDOU JOBE Brother Abdou Jobe, 65, signed on with the union in 2014 and first shipped on the Resolve. A steward department member, he upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Jobe most recently sailed aboard the Bernard F. Fisher. He is a resident of Raleigh, North Carolina. BILLY LOVE Brother Billy Love, 59, joined the SIU in 2000. He first sailed aboard the Cape Texas and shipped in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Love upgraded on several occasions at the Paul Hall Center. He last shipped on the USNS Regulus and makes his home in Houston. ERIK FABIAN GREAT LAKES GARY GATEAU Brother Gary Gateau, 68, signed on with the SIU in 1978. Sailing as a deck department member, he was initially employed with Northern Towing Company. Brother Gateau upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. He last shipped with Steuart Transportation and makes his home in California, Maryland. MICHAEL MCGEE ROBERT DERKE Brother Michael McGee, 70, joined the union in 1986. He shipped in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother McGee was employed by G&H Towing for the duration of his career. He lives in Spicewood, Texas. Brother Robert Derke, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1978. A deck department member, he upgraded his skills at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Derke’s first vessel was the JA Kling; his last, the Burns Harbor. He calls Duluth, Minnesota, home. HAROLD MERCURIUS DAVID GAPSKE Brother David Gapske, 65, signed on with the union in 1990 and first sailed aboard the William Roesch. A deck department member, he upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 1995. Brother Gapske most recently sailed aboard the Sam Laud. He is a resident of Alpena, Michigan. JOHN NUNEZ JEFFERY LALANDE Brother John Nunez, 65, became a member of the union in 1990. He shipped in the steward department and first sailed on the Independence. Brother Nunez upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He most recently sailed on the APL Eagle and settled in New York. Brother Jeffery LaLande, 65, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1986, initially working with Bob-Lo Island. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother LaLande last shipped on the American Spirit. He lives in Lincoln Park, Michigan. CHARLES RYAN DAVID WARNER Brother Charles Ryan, 65, joined the Seafarers in 2003 and first sailed aboard the Cornhusker State. A steward department member, he concluded his career aboard the USNS Watson. Brother Ryan resides in Middleburg, Florida. Brother David Warner, 65, started sailing with the SIU in 2000. He sailed in the steward department and first shipped on the Walter J. McCarthy. Brother Warner upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. He concluded his career aboard the Admiral William Callaghan and settled in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. JULY 2025 Brother Erik Fabian, 62, started sailing with the Seafarers in 1989. He shipped in the engine department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Fabian first worked with Great Lakes Dredge and Dock. He last shipped on the Coastal Reliance and settled in Venice, California. Brother Harold Mercurius, 69, became a member of the Seafarers Union in 2006. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions and worked in the deck department. Brother Mercurius sailed with OSG Ship Management for his entire career. He makes his home in Brooklyn, New York. MARK TAYLOR Brother Mark Taylor, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1983. He was a deck department member and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Taylor was employed by Moran Towing of Texas for the duration of his career. He calls Orange, Texas, home. MIKE WASHBURN Brother Mike Washburn, 62, donned the SIU colors in 2005. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions and was a member of the deck department. Brother Washburn worked for Penn Maritime for his entire career. He resides in Somerset, Kentucky. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 17 SEAFARERS LOG • 17 �Final Departures DEEP SEA EUGENE BEVERLY Pensioner Eugene Beverly, 90, passed away April 28. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1953. Brother Beverly first shipped on the Alcoa Pilgrim and was a member of the deck department. He last sailed aboard the Willamette, before retiring in 1995. Brother Beverly resided in Santa Fe, Texas. ENRIQUE GONZALEZ Pensioner Enrique Gonzalez, 93, died March 28. He donned the SIU colors in 1973 and first worked with Interocean American Shipping Corporation. A member of the engine department, Brother Gonzalez concluded his career aboard the Producer. He went on pension in 1996 and settled in Phoenix. SUEY LEE Brother Suey Lee, 94, has passed away. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 1978. Brother Suey initially sailed aboard the President Eisenhower. A member of the steward department, he last shipped on the President Jefferson. Brother Lee was a San Francisco resident. In solemn remembrance, we honor the legacies of these union members who have crossed the final bar. May they rest in peace. ARTHUR QUINNEY ROBERT LEE Brother Arthur Quinney, 53, died March 16. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 2000. Brother Quinney first shipped on the USNS Persistent. He worked in the deck department and most recently sailed aboard the Overseas Cascade. Brother Quinney called Mobile, Alabama, home. Pensioner Robert Lee, 88, died April 18. He signed on with the SIU in 1963 and shipped in the deck department. Brother Lee initially sailed with Dixie Carriers. He last sailed with Moran Towing of Texas and began collecting his pension in 1997. Brother Lee lived in Vidor, Texas. JULIO REYES Pensioner Julio Reyes, 90, passed away April 6. An engine department member, he signed on with the SIU in 1961. Brother Reyes first worked with Waterman Steamship Corporation. He last shipped aboard the Spirit and became a pensioner in 2000. Brother Reyes made his home in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. RICKIE ZELAYA Brother Rickie Zelaya, 54, died March 1. He became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1991. Brother Zelaya first sailed aboard the Independence. He was a deck department member and last shipped on the Brownsville. Brother Zelaya was a Houston resident. LARRY LIGHTFOOT Pensioner Larry Lightfoot, 81, died March 16. He became a member of the union in 1970 when he sailed aboard the Warrior. Brother Lightfoot worked in the steward department and last sailed aboard the North Star. He retired in 2009 and made his home in Seattle. MICHAEL MAHONEY Pensioner Michael Mahoney, 71, died April 11. Sailing first aboard the Baltimore, he donned the SIU colors in 1977. Brother Mahoney worked in the deck department and most recently shipped aboard the Resolve. He became a pensioner in 2019 and resided in Philadelphia. HILDEBRANDO MENDOZA Pensioner Hildebrando Mendoza, 94, passed away April 26. He signed on with the Seafarers in 1968. An engine department member, he first shipped with Victory Carriers Inc. Brother Mendoza last sailed on the Discovery and became a pensioner in 1995. He was a resident of Kenner, Louisiana. WILLIAM NATHAN Pensioner William Nathan, 63, died April 24. He embarked on his career with the SIU in 1979, initially sailing aboard the Brooklyn. Brother Nathan worked in both the deck and engine departments. He concluded his career aboard the USNS Capella in 1992. He began collecting his pension in 2011 and lived in Jacksonville, Florida. INLAND WILLIAM DIZE JEFFREY SWAIN Pensioner Jeffrey Swain, 72, passed away April 27. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1990. A deck department member, Brother Swain was employed with OSG Ship Management for the duration of his career. He went on pension in 2014 and made his home in Newport, North Carolina. NMU RANDOLPH BLANCHETTE Pensioner Randolph Blanchette, 79, passed away April 19. Brother Blanchette was a deck department member. He concluded his career aboard the Cape Horn and became a pensioner in 2010. Brother Blanchette lived in Spokane, Washington. Brother William Dize, 55, passed away December 27. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1992, initially sailing on the Sealift Caribbean. Brother Dize worked in the deck department. He last sailed on the Padre Island and resided in Cape Charles, Virginia. MARCO CARCAMO JOSEPH GIACOLONE Pensioner Cicero Dooley, 81, passed away March 21. Brother Dooley shipped in the steward department. He last sailed on the Cape Victory and began collecting his pension in 2006. Brother Dooley resided in Missouri City, Texas. Pensioner Joseph Giacolone, 91, passed away April 10. He joined the SIU in 1980, first working with the Gloucester Fishermen. Brother Giacolone was last employed with Boat St. Peter and began collecting his pension in 1998. He resided in Gloucester, Massachusetts. ELLIS HUDGINS Pensioner Ellis Hudgins, 93, died May 1. He started his SIU career in 1964 when he sailed with M Lee Hudgins Associates. Brother Hudgins shipped in the deck department and concluded his career with OSG Ship Management. He became a pensioner in 1993 and settled in Mathews, Virginia. THOMAS HUMPHRY Pensioner Thomas Humphry, 86, passed away May 1. He began sailing with the Seafarers International Union in 1972. Brother Humphry was first employed with States Steamship Corporation and sailed in both the deck and steward departments. He was last employed by Crowley Towing and Transportation and became a pensioner in 2007. Brother Humphry resided in Compton, California. 18 •SEAFARERS 18 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 Pensioner Marco Carcamo, 88, died April 17. Brother Carcamo was an engine department member. He last sailed on the American Osprey before retiring in 1992. Brother Carcamo lived in Bridge City, Texas. CICERO DOOLEY RICHMON EDWARDS Pensioner Richmon Edwards, 94, died October 28. Brother Edwards worked in the steward department. He became a pensioner in 1991 after sailing on his final vessel, the Letitia Lykes. Brother Edwards resided in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. LOUIS JONES Pensioner Louis Jones, 89, passed away March 7. Brother Jones sailed in the steward department and concluded his career aboard the Stella Lykes. He began collecting his pension in 1995 and settled in New Orleans. HUMBERTO MORALES Pensioner Humberto Morales, 97, died March 22. He sailed in the deck department and concluded his career aboard the Genevieve Lykes. Brother Morales retired in 1995 and settled in Pasadena, Texas. JULY 2025 �In Their Own Words: SIU Women at Sea Continued from Page 24 People are very supportive of me. They help me if I need help carrying things or taking the trash out. They also love being guinea pigs and trying all the good food and desserts I make, which I enjoy. If I’m working on a tugboat, I usually get my own room because [I’m usually the only woman aboard], which is very peaceful. The tugboats I’ve been on are pretty much 10 or 11 people, and there usually won’t be any other women. No issues, everybody’s happy. Question: Do you feel like they do a good job of making sure that you’re safe and comfortable when you get on the vessel or boat? Absolutely, always. From the captain to the crew. They come and check on me to see if I need anything. It’s always helpful. If I could just stay in the kitchen and cook and bake, I’ll be happy. … If I need something that’s too heavy, the guys are pretty much on it. Comment: That’s good that they offer you assistance with those kinds of things because then you can focus on actually cooking and making sure everything’s running in the galley. When the food is good, you could pretty much have them help you at the snap of your fingers. Even if I have to go to the market, if I’m on a vessel, like a tugboat or just an ROS vessel, if I have to make my way to the market or Sam’s Club and do all the shopping, all I have to do is come back and the guys usually handle the rest. Comment: It seems like you guys work very well together as a team. There’s definitely a lot of teamwork. I’m very family-oriented, so [having a close-knit team] goes a long way, especially when everybody you know is away from home. That keeps morale up, for me. Question: Do you feel that there are any unique challenges you face as a female Seafarer? And if you do feel that way, what are they? There are challenges. Once again, it is a maledominated field. Two, it has been challenging because I’m a very complex individual. I think I’ve grown tremendously, working in this career field as far as being my own person and being able to speak up for myself. That’s very important. When certain situations or challenges pop up, you have to be willing to put your ten toes down to the ground in a professional manner. Sometimes, you may have to see things from a different perspective but also be willing to have solutions for those problems [that do arise]. That has been very challenging, because I haven’t always been that strong individual who speaks up for myself. I’ve been learning how to do that…. I try to talk through these things and see what we need to do to be able to work together or around each other for a greater cause. It's not always an altercation. We have to talk things out and be able to understand one another, especially sailing as the chief steward, because you are the supervisor of your department, so you need to be able to come up with solutions and know that this journey, this mission, is bigger than oneself. I hadn’t always been a great communicator, so this has helped me tremendously. This career in sailing has shaped me into the woman that I am today. Question: I know sometimes you might be the only woman that sails on a vessel, but do you feel that women mariners are treated well and with respect overall? Yes. A lot of the crew members are used to being around their mom, sisters, cousins, or other female family members, so they understand how to work with women and are very respectful. Most people are very respectful. You have your bad eggs in the basket, but it’s normal. Every day is not going to be a good day. Everyone does not have the same positive mindset. Everyone is not in the same place mentally or physically. You will deal with certain situations. For the most part, if I have an issue that I need help handling, the bosun or captain or upper management people are always there. And if they’re not supportive, then we do have information around the vessel about people that we can reach out to, such as the DPA, if things aren't being handled correctly…. The chain of command is always there, on the vessel and off the vessel, which makes me pretty comfortable. And speaking on that, let’s not move past it – sexual harassment can be an issue. We do have SASH meetings, which are specifically for sexual harassment and discrimination. We have those meetings all the time, but issues do arise…. But again, it goes back to how I’ve been challenged to speak up for myself. No matter how uncomfortable that is, you have to speak up before things get out of hand. Comment: I appreciate that you’ve been able to share your experiences with us, which have overall been positive, but I feel like it's better to be honest like you were with that answer just now, and to know that in a male-dominated field, you might face these issues and to know what to do if it happens. Rather than shy away from it, this lets people know that they are well resourced. Yes, there’s help available, and I say that with laughter. Because I’m very well-known because of my social media presence, and because people know me in general, I do talk to a lot of people. I have a lot of close friends, associates, and coworkers in this industry and we pretty much all have the same stories. Another reason why I [shared my experience] is because there are a lot of younger people starting this career, especially women, that probably haven’t left home before in their life. They probably haven’t had a career or worked around so many different personalities and ages. I want them to know that there are resources out there for them and that they are not alone. Question: Would you encourage other women to follow in your footsteps as a Seafarer. Why? Of course, especially if you’re just wanting a change or to just give something to try. I gave it a try. I knew from the jump this was going to be life changing, so I recommend anybody that’s willing and wanting to give it a try, to try it out…. Everybody has their own experience. I can give you my experience, but that might not be the next person’s experience, right? You have to find that and manage that on your own time when you cross that bridge. Another reason why is, of course, travel. If you wanted to travel on somebody else’s dime, if you wanted to see things. And you know, especially in 2025 of course, the financial stability, right? That’s definitely important. You have a lot of downtime when you are home, to spend time with your loved ones, your friends. You might also be able to pursue something else on the side, such as another trade, or start your own business, or a side hustle if you want to. Whatever you’re into, this can be the tool to support that. Those are my reasons. Everybody is different, but for me it’s the traveling, the money, how I’m able to use this [career] to fund other things. And I just love that the lifestyle is very flexible. Again, when I’m home, I’m home – every day is a vacation. Plus, I can cuss somebody out and still keep my job. Comment: Many cannot say the same, trust me. [Laughs] Many cannot say the same. I don’t think I’m cut out for corporate America. I salute anyone that is, but this is more my speed. This is my personality. The lifestyle overall is just captivating, and it’s right for me personally. Seafarer Brittany Steward (center) is recognized by the Maryland Department of Labor in late 2023, for her professional and inspirational dedication. She’s pictured with SIU VP George Tricker (left) and SIU Port Agent John Hoskins. 19 LOG • OCTOBER 2023 JULYSEAFARERS 2025 Question: What’s one thing that you would like to share with any women who may be interested or on the fence about starting a career in sailing? If you never give it a try, you’ll never know where this will take you. Some people want to research, research, research, or know all the answers beforehand. It’s not going to work out like that. You can research, you can ask all the questions you want, but if you never take action for yourself, then you’re just stuck. You don't want to be stuck, so the best thing to do is just, just do it. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 19 LOG • 19 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. MAERSK KENSINGTON (Maersk Line, Limited), March 2 – Chairman Carlos Gibbons, Secretary Charles Brooks, Educational Director Rustin Calame, Engine Delegate Christopher Brown, Steward Delegate Cody Younghans. Educational director advised members to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities offered at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested drinking cups, TVs for each member’s room and for more bleach. Members asked for more information about ship fund. ARC COMMITMENT (TOTE Services, LLC), April 14 – Chairman David Brady. Pillowcases and comforters still need to be ordered. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew referred to recent president’s column in Seafarers LOG. Next port: Brunswick, Georgia. MAERSK SELETAR (Maersk Line, Limited), April 19 – Chairman Cleofe Castro, Secretary Noel Segovia, Deck Delegate Kenny Galeno, Steward Delegate Brian Rojas Perez. Chairman discussed upcoming ship schedule. Secretary reminded everyone to keep credentials updated and advised members to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center. Members discussed ship funds. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New refrigerator for crew mess received along with new smoker machine and salad container for steward department. Crew would like increased pay for transportation from ship to airport as well as increased pension pay and vacation time. Vote of thanks given to steward department for providing good meals. WEST VIRGINIA (Fairwater Crew Management, LLC), May 9 – Chairman Martin Baker, Secretary Sulay Martinez, Educational Director Scott Fuller, Deck Delegate Tenereo Cacpal, Steward Delegate Gedrick Inre Reyes. Ship run to include Alaska, Portland and Seattle. All is well aboard vessel – crew in good spirits and health, per secretary’s report. Educational director encouraged crew to check documents at least 90 days prior to renewal date and to upgrade at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed various articles from most recent edition of Seafarers LOG, including the president’s report. Members requested 20 for 30 vacation, cost-of-living wage increases and for gas reimbursement for traveling to and from vessels. Crew needs refrigerators in state rooms for medication, along with new pillowcases, new comforters and a new microwave in crew lounge. Next port: Portland, Oregon. ALLIANCE FAIRFAX (Maersk Line, Limited), May 11 – Chairman Michael Stein, Secretary Rocky Dupraw, Educational Director Kyle Williamson, Deck Delegate Darvin Brown, Engine Delegate John Bayonne. Chairman thanked everyone for a smooth trip and reviewed ship’s schedule. Secretary discussed instructions for crew turnover. Educational director urged crew to keep documents up to date and to upgrade at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center as often as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested increases in vacation benefits and would like company to match 401k contributions. MAERSK CHICAGO (Maersk Line, Limited), May 12 – Chairman Mario Ordonez, Secretary Pauline Crespo Guillen, Steward Delegate Melvin Ellis. Chairman discussed upcoming payoff schedule. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at the Piney Point school and explained the online application process on the union’s website. Physicals must be up to date for upgrading eligibility. Members would like increases in both vacation and overtime and less sea time required to qualify for pension. They encouraged fellow Seafarers to stay informed by reading the LOG, which is available in print and online. Bosun answered questions about sea time requirements for A-seniority books. New pillows and personal items ordered for crew rooms. Crew talked about importance of shore leave. MAERSK KINLOSS (Maersk Line, Limited), May 25 – Chairman Ben Skuban, Secretary George Farala, E duca t i o n a l D i re c to r C i r i co Geonanga. Chairman announced upcoming payoff in Los Angeles and reminded everyone to remain current on union dues. He talked about overtime distribution and the importance of reading all contracts before taking jobs. Educational director advised members to update their documents and to upgrade at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members would like increases in vacation benefits, less sea time required to qualify for retirement, and for physicals to be required annually. Wi-Fi connectivity aboard vessel is inconsistent. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: George Tricker, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Spr ings, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Sea­farers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official 20 20 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President David Heindel at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: David Heindel, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 JULY 2025 �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates Printed below are dates for courses scheduled to take place at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. The QR code connects to a web page with the latest course dates (they may differ from what’s printed here, though in most cases the only changes are additions that haven’t yet made it into the LOG). Seafarers are welcome to contact the admissions office with questions about upgrading courses: (301) 899-0657, admissions@seafarers.org Latest Course Dates Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion Government Vessels Aug. 11 Sept. 1 Sept. 29 Oct. 20 Nov. 17 Dec. 8 Aug. 15 Sept.5 Oct. 3 Oct. 24 Nov. 21 Dec. 12 Tank Ship Fam. - DL Aug. 11 Sept. 29 Oct. 20 Aug. 15 Oct. 3 Oct. 24 Tank Ship Fam./LG Aug. 4 Sept. 22 Oct. 27 Aug. 8 Sept. 26 Oct. 31 DECK DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Lifeboatman/Water Survival Sept. 29 Oct. 10 Able Seafarer - Deck Sept. 1 Oct. 13 Dec. 1 Sept. 19 Oct. 31 Dec. 19 ENGINE DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES FOWT Sept. 15 Nov. 17 Oct. 10 Dec. 12 Junior Engineer Aug. 4 Sept. 29 Sept. 26 Nov. 21 Welding Aug. 25 Oct. 6 Sept. 12 Oct. 24 STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Certified Chief Cook Sept. 15 Nov. 21 Galley Operations Aug. 4 Sept. 1 Sept. 22 Oct. 13 Nov. 10 Dec. 1 Aug. 29 Sept. 26 Oct. 17 Nov. 7 Dec. 5 Dec. 26 ServSafe Management Sept. 8 Nov. 17 Sept. 12 Nov. 21 Advanced Galley Operations Aug. 18 Sept. 15 Nov. 10 Sept. 12 Oct. 10 Dec. 5 Chief Steward Oct. 13 Dec. 8 Nov. 7 Jan. 2, 2026 OPEN/SAFETY UPGRADING COURSES Basic Training Sept. 22 Sept. 26 Basic Training Revalidation Aug. 15 Nov. 3 Nov. 7 Aug. 15 Nov. 3 Nov. 7 UPGRADING APPLICATION COURSE ____________________________ START DATE OF DATE COMPLETION __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ Social Security #_________________________________ Book #_________________________ Seniority_______________________________________ Department____________________ Home Port______________________________________________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program?  Yes   No  If yes, class # and dates attended___________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses?  Yes   No  _______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ Name__________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)______________________________ (Cell)____________________________ Date of Birth____________________________________________________________________  Deep Sea Member   Lakes Member   Inland Waters Member  With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. JULY 2025 LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ________________________ Date On: _______________________________________ Date Off:________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date:___________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 21 21 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos APPRENTICE WATER SURVIVAL CLASS #920 – Recently graduated: Frank Balitewicz, Averey Branch, Hunter Buster, Jadreanna Charleston, Jayvon Clayborn, Abdelhamid Dika, Charles Evans Jr., Cayden Foster, Austin Gottschlich, David Hebb, Nasir Hinton, Savonce Jackson, Christopher Johnston, Joshua Jordan, Tristan Kinsella, David Levin, Michael Saputo, Tyrone Scott Jr., Terrell Slater, Natalia Smith, Jermerish Standberry, Alayla Tilley and Darius Washington. ABLE SEAFARER DECK – Graduated May 23: Bryden Beadle, Jordan Beaty, Brandon Bradley, Israel Christian-Grace, Nathaniel Gancarz, Carl Griffin III, Ryan Heimberger, Antoine Kozel, Da'quan Moreland, Noah Neal, James Randall III, Alyssa Ray, Xavier Roberts, Gary Rushing Jr., Vensen Suguitan, Ty-rrell Washington, Marshall Whitcraft and Tyler Williams. COMBINED BASIC/ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING – Graduated May 16 (not all are pictured): Rodney Cole, Yamira Colon Del Moral, Terren Fields, Raphael Henson, Sean Jones, Ivan Kondakov, Arron Millar, Daniel Moran, Willie Myrick Jr., Dwuan Reed, Omar Rodgers, Venise Spears, Arielle White and Mackenzie Wincelowicz. FOWT – Not all are pictured: John Bowen Jr., Jamel Brown-Faulkner, Terren Carlton, Brandon Cavitt, Walter Figueroa, Christopher Holmes, Tariq Mamudu, Kevin Menendez Barrales, Robiana Murphy, Javon Norris Jr., Denise Parker, Chelan Peterson, Corey Porter, Aaron Quainoo, Emmanuel Santos Capulong, Jyheir Thompson, Alfred Washington and Xavion Young-Key. GOVERNMENT VESSELS – Graduated May 9: Lavontat Anderson, Jasmine Butler, Dora Carranza, Micah Champion, Wahid Dickey, Oscar Garcia, James Hall, Raynard Hall, Rosalinda Lorenzo, Mark Malicki, Yakima Napier, Margie Naval, John Price, Chanta Rattler, Elvin Rijos-Perez, Kevin Robinson, Daron Tinney and Curtis Williams. JR. ENGINEER – Graduated May 30 (not all are pictured): Jose Borrero Rodriguez, Anjwar MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER – Not all are pictured: Ashely Burke, Rodney Cole, Terren Fields, Matthew Hargrove, Raphael Henson, Sean Jones, Arron Millar, Daniel Moran, Willie Myrick Jr., Dwuan Reed, Nicholas Simoneaux, Venise Spears, Arielle White and Mackenzie Wincelowicz. Brooks, Jason Bullen, Jahnia Cain, Peter Espinosa, William Kilbuck, Sara Mesa, Evan Murff, Zachary Parker, Pedro Rivera Hernandez, Alexia Villaescusa and Nashell Williams. 22 22 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 JULY 2025 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos CERTIFIED CHIEF COOK – Graduated June 6 (Not all are pictured): Mario Botelho, George Creekmore, Emma DiGennaro, Alaa Embaby, Robert O'Neal, Dorothy Samuel-Harris, LaToya Sanford-Leggs, Mario Siclot, Randeisha Stone and Klaus Wigand Leguizamon. PUMPMAN – Graduated May 23: Larry Calixto, Mohammed Elazzouzi, Maria Escobar, Mohammed Gir, Ivan Kondakov, Joshua Kraynak, Yahya Mohamed, Michael Papaioannou, Kelly Percy and Julian Rubbo. Instructor Patrick Coppola is at the far left. RFPEW – Graduated May 23: Ja'Von Harvey. WELDING – Graduated May 9: D'Angelo Brown, Larry Calixto, Luke Eastman, Brandon Jordan, Ivan Kondakov, Harry McKever II, Daniel Mensah and Tyson Richardson. Instructor Chris Raley is at the far right. RFPNW – Graduated May 16, from left to right: Justin Shepler and Marlon Gayle. Instructor Peter Luhn is at the far right. CHIEF STEWARD – Graduated May 23, from left to right: Dee Anne Merriman, Anthony Roman and Evelyn Cruz. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION – Graduated May 23: Owen Carpenter, David Clark, Corey Covington Jr., Sirvod Davis, Linzi Dyer, David Escobar, Stevenjohn Eustaquio, Bradley Franti, Cole Hofstrand, Mathew Holloman, Jerionna Joyner, Amahd Manigault, Bryan Marty Barrera, Kevin Marty Barrera, Angel Ojeda-Galindo, Sava Rodriguez, James Slue, Jonas Smith, Moncho Soriano Martinez, Cody Tenney, Laurel Treguboff and Mariah Worsley. JULY 2025 SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 23 SEAFARERS LOG • 23 �JULY 2025 VOLUME 87, NO. 7 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION — ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS, AFL-CIO In Their Own Words: SIU Women at Sea ‘I Would Do It All Over Again’ Editor’s note: This article is the second in an occasional series spotlighting female mariners. Our aim is to increase awareness about maritime career opportunities, and in particular to underscore the fact that the U.S. Merchant Marine is a viable path for women and men alike. The questions and boldfaced comments that are included in the article were asked and said by LOG staff. Steward/ Baker Brittany Steward has been sailing since graduating from the apprenticeship program in Piney Point in 2017. Last year, she was featured in a LOG article for receiving the Apprenticeship Champion Award, given by the Maryland Department of Labor. Question: What has your overall experience as a female seafarer been like? Overall, my experience has been very enjoyable. It can be demanding or challenging at times. It’s been a roller coaster, but overall, the good always outweighs the bad. Joining the SIU has definitely been a life-changing event, and this is a life-changing career. I’m just happy that my past decisions have guided me here. I’m still doing what I love to do: cooking and traveling, which I discovered years ago – well before I started sailing. [Back then, traveling] probably was just catching a bus or a train to D.C., or catching a bus to Philly and just exploring. This has definitely been a great tool to use to finance other adventures. Now, I have been backpacking around the world and I’m traveling the world on a bigger scale than what I came from. I couldn’t have done it alone, so I’ll always credit my friend Brandon, who shared the information about becoming a Seafarer with me back in 2016. All of this information, all the people helping me out, and the choices that I made definitely aligned for me to be where I am today. It’s been freaking amazing. I would do it all over again. The only problem I have is I wish I could have started sooner! Question: What is a normal day for you like when you are at sea? A typical day for me as a steward/ baker will consist of waking up super early, and that’s only because I like to get a head start on my day. I don’t like to be behind schedule. Being a steward/baker means that I am responsible for the supervision of my department. I work with the chief cook, who prepares lunch and dinner. They might need my help throughout the day, or they may have questions or concerns, or just may need some guidance with cooking or the menu. Steward assistants, who do a lot of the cleaning and stocking, might need some help throughout the day as well, or they may need help with the trash, or may want to have a conversation about something or might want help with the menu. I get up in enough time to mentally prepare and get my day started. It’s mostly cooking, but I also like to wake up with enough time to handle any unknown obstacles that might come my way. After taking care of my personal hygiene, which is very important, I start with coffee or tea, depending on how I’m feeling that morning. I’ll come down, turn on the ovens, light the stovetop and then I get my bacon ready. You know, as soon as that bacon is in the oven to start cooking, it’s a beautiful morning because everybody is smelling it. Then I continue prepping my breakfast which could be home fries, French toast, getting the omelet station ready with fresh vegetables, cheese, garnish like cilantro, some parsley. I get all of that ready and out the way. I’m pretty quick, too. It depends on how many crew members I have. If I have at least 20 to 30, you know, I’m pretty fast. If I’m working on a vessel with close to 50 people, then I’ll do a lot of my prepping, like panning the bacon, the day before. After that, I’ll be setting things up to take everyone’s orders when they come in. Before that though, my chief cook and my other steward assistants will come in to start their days, so it’s very important for me to do what I need to do so I can be out of their way, and they can have the space and prep accordingly. While breakfast is going on, usually I’m cooking fresh eggs to order. I might do a specialty that morning; it might be a crab omelet or French toast to order; I switch it up daily. It’s usually the same breakfast, but I always try to put a little razzle dazzle in there. I might do a French toast casserole to mix it up, instead of doing just regular French toast. It depends on my crew, too. If I know their eating habits, and I know they’re open to trying something different, then I’m all ears. I’m a traveler and I’m a foodie, so I love to bring the outside world to the vessel. Instead of having the same thing, on Sundays, I try to make it like a home-cooked meal, with more comfort foods like biscuits and gravy, or shrimp and grits. Sometimes they want to get a quick sandwich, and that’s cool too, but the sandwich might be elevated. It might be a French toast sandwich. It might be a toasted bagel on some Steward/Baker Brittany Steward lox. It honestly depends what we have on hand to use, but I like to do specialty omelets. I’m from Baltimore, Maryland, so I love using a lot of crab meat. After breakfast is done and after everybody eats, sometimes I might or might not eat, depending on how I’m feeling that day. I clean up my station and put everything away. While that is going on, my chief cook is usually having breakfast, so that gives me enough time to be in the galley cleaning up, and resetting everything so that when they finish eating, they can come back in and start cooking. After that I sometimes take a morning break or check in with my department to see if everyone is okay or start baking, which I usually like to get done in the morning. After breakfast, my day is usually pretty flexible. It just depends on whether I’m baking or if I’m doing inventory, or ordering, or doing supervising duties. If the captain needs me to do something, that pretty much describes my whole day. There’s always something to do, so it can be demanding at times, depending on how prepared one is. I always try to be a step ahead. Lunch starts about quarter after 11 to maybe 12:30 or so. I usually help serve lunch, if needed. If not, I usually go do my own thing, which could be baking something or just prepping the bay, getting everything in order, ordering supplies, or I’ll organize something. After lunch, we pretty much either eat, take our break, and then come back and start doing our overtime, which usually consists of cleaning or baking, and then dinner starts at around 4 p.m. and ends around 5:30-6, so we’ll prep and cook and then clean and set up for the next day afterward. After dinner is done and I get off work at around 6:30, the rest of the day is fair game. I’m off of work by 6:30, and I usually hit the gym. If I’m too lazy and want to sleep, I’ll go back to my cabin, probably shower, read a little bit, and go on the internet, watch some Netflix, browse social media or check in with my family. Sometimes, if there’s something to do on board, like if there are activities or a pool, I’ll go check that out. That’s pretty much the day. We wake up and do it every single day for 120 days, or 70 days, but they’re still very flexible. If we pull into port, I can also get off the ship and go out to eat, go have some fun or go shopping, which I love to do. If we’re in the middle of the sea, then it’s best to go to sleep. Question: Do you feel that being a woman at sea offers you any unique opportunities? And if so, what are they? Absolutely! There are a lot of unique opportunities because, as you know, we’re in a male-dominated industry, so there’s not too many women out here. Some unique opportunities might be, for example, I get to do cool interviews with you. The more that people can see themselves out here, the better. If I can be a catalyst for that change, that’d be awesome. 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Title A name given to the resource JULY 2025 Description An account of the resource SIU, ITF BACK INVESTIGATION INTO FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE SIU, PAUL HALL CENTER CELEBRATE NATIONAL MARITIME DAY BUILDING DEDICATION, BRONZE BUST HONOR MIKE SACCO'S STERLING LEGACY $120,000 TOTAL AWARDED TO 2025 SCHOLARHSHIP WINNERS 2025 SEAFARERS WATERFRONT CLASSIC IN THEIR OWN WORDS: SIU WOMEN AT SEA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context VOL. 87, NO. 7 2025 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/916ce68e5091da843617ff644bff3a9f.PDF 93881adf1ba8992e39401b659d8711b2 PDF Text Text The Seafarers' Log Seafarers' International Union of North Ameriea OfficialOrgan oftheAtlanlu:,Gulf and GreatLak^sSeamen VOL.  I  NEW  YORK,  N.  Y.,  FRIDAY, JULY 21,  1939  BROTHERHOOD  OF THE  SEA  NO. 14  >  448  COMMISSARS PUN COMPLETE CONVENTION OF NMU  PSTON AGENT GIVES INSIDE  CLOSES jy.O.  DOMINATION  OF N. M. U.  DOPE  DNJNMU  COMMISSARS  Take Away  District Autonomy and  Plan  Additional Assessments  Gulf  Members  Paying  No  Dues  fo  Comrafs  FAVOR  SEAFARERS  Meers, Paxton, Rogers, Alexander and  Others Long Time "Pie­Cards"  WILL "FIGHT" COMMISSION  New  Orleams,  La.,  July 19.—The  "STEAMROLLER"  CONVENTION  NMU  Convention  is  over.  The  According  to  newspaper  articles,  it  becomes  increasingly  rank and  file are  squawking about  Houston,  Texas,  evident  that  Joe  Cnrran  and  the  commissars  have  every  in­ the  dictatorial  methods  used  by  July 14, 1939  tention  of  strengthening their  hold  on  the  NMTJ  membership.  Curran  &  Co.,  to  steamroller  the  Brother.s:  convention.  Everything  went  off  Among  the  points  advocated  by  their  program  we find  the  "Union  Square  fashion":  First—  Permit  me  to  verify  Brother  Johnny  Gunnison's letter  in  following:  All  the  active  opposition  was  ex­ the Seafarers' Log of  July 7, 1939  as the truth; for the  writer  "1. Strengthen  the  organization  through  abolition  of  dis­ pelled.  Many  ships'  delegates  who  of  this letter  v(ms  also  pre.sent  in  the  Gulf  during the  1936­37  lemained  in  tlie  convention  to  be  strike  against  the  phoney  ISU  olScials.  tricts and  centralization  of  membership  control.  "2.  Rehabilitate finances  through  increased  assessmejit."  recorded  opposed  to  tlie  phoney  During  that  beef  the  Sailors'  Union  of  the  Pacific  had  constitution,  were  ignored  At  a  casual  glance these  ideas  may  seem  innocent  enough,  new  been  sending  monies  to  the  Strike  Committee,  "whose  head­ wlien  they  asked  for  the  floor.  but  when  more  closely  scrutinized  their  real  intent  is  very  Some  party  stooge  would  always  quarters  were  located  at  321  Chartres  Street,  New  Orleans.  plainly  seen.  be  recognized  by  Curranski,  to  Robert  E.  Meers,  Commissar,  waa^  Coiiunisaf  Control  entire  Gulf  would  probably  still  keep  ships' delegate.s  off  the  floor.  head  of  the  Strike  Committee,  of  1938,  fighting one  hundred  per­ and  Meers  never  turned  over  a  c^t down  the  line  with  the  rank  Take  for  instance  number  1:  be  AFL.  But  no,  they  didn't  want  "Cliain  Gangs"  Work  Out  damned  cent  of tfiat  money  to  the  and  file,  assisting  them  to  shed  . . . "ABOLITION  OK  DISTRICTS  to  let  loose  of  the  reins,  and  give  AND  CENTRALIZATION  OF  the Gulf  the  right  to act. and  think  Many ships' delegales returned men  for  whom  It  was  Intended.  themselves  of  Robert  E.  Meers,  MEMBERSHIP  CONTROL."  In  fbr  themselves.  They  well  knew  to their ships before the conven- That phoney  politician  was  eating  wiio  was  found  guilty  of  gross  other  words,  they  want  to  take  that  their  strongest  opposition  tion was half over. Others stayed the  best  of  foods,  while  the  rank  negligence  in  his  duties  as  Agent  away  the  autonomy  of  the  Gulf  was  in  the  Gulf,  just  as  the  com­ to make Curranski and Co., pay and  file  got  along  with  whatever  of  that  port.  The  writer  of  this  and  Lakes  Districts,  and  put  the  missars  also  know..  Now  the  top  their $5.00 per day expenses. the  stew­pot  had  on  hand,—usual­ letter  was  then shipping  SUP men  complete  control  of  the  NMU  in  fraction  want  to  centralize  the  When the commissars got wise, ly  red  beans  or  rice!  When  the  strike  was  over,  tlie  from  the  Marine  Transport "Work­ the  hands  of  the  top  commissars,  control  of  the  NMU  in  New  York,  they cut ships' delegales expenses ers,  of  the  IWW,  Hall  ill  Ex­ whose  "rule  or  ruin"  policy  is  but,—and  you  can  quote  us  on  to $3.00 per day. Total cost of this biggest  mistake  made  by  the  rank  change Alley.  only  too  well  known.  The  way  thls,_IT  WON'T  BE  MEMBER­ "Convention to destroy demo- and  file  was  to  ship  out,—leaving  Since  the commies  have a  gi­eat  things  stand  at  present,  the  com­ SHIP  CONTROL!  cracy" was $13,000. There is no tlie  hall  in  full  charge  of  a  gang  habit  of  relating  past  histories  of  missars  m.eet  with  considerable  Point  Number  2:  "THROUGH  separate record to cover the cost of  parasites,  who  at  the  present  rank  and  filers,  let  me  give  you  a  opposition  fronv­the  Gulf  District,  INCREASED  ASSESSMENT."  Ye  ef importing from New York Cur- time  have  been  exposed  in  their  little  history  of  a  few  politicians;  .  and  their  program  is^i'times seri­ gods!—haven't  the  NMU  member­ ranski's private beef trust. They true colors, and  have proven  them­ Corby  Paxton,  present  editor  of  ously  hindered.  So  now  the  corn­ ship  already  been  deluged  with  didn't do him much good as Cur- selves  even  phonier  than  the  old  the  NMU  "Pile­It":—In  1936  this  rats  want  to  abolish  this  opposi­ various  and  numerous  assess­ ran got dumped himself, and many ISU  phonies!  so­called  rank  and filer  was  edi­ tion  to  their  plans,  so  that  they  ments,  until  tTiey  are  itostively  be­ (Continued on Page 3) Alc.xander  Accii.sod  tor  of  the  "Voice  of  Laboi"  In  will  have  smoother  sailing.  coming  punch­dr.unk?  Whei'e  does  In  reference  to  Harry  Alexan­ Honolulu,  organizing  the  Filipino  Should  IJe  Districts  all  the  money  go?  No  one  seems  der, a  former  member  of  tlie  West  sugar­cane  workers  and  pineapple  Through  past  experience,  we  to  know  the correct answer  to  tliat  Coast  Firemen's  Union,  who  ran  workers.  For  two  bits  you  could  know that  the di .'ision of  a  marine  question!  for  Agent's  job  In  the  port  of  join  their commy  set­up:—no  join,  union  into  districts  is  the  best  Portland,  Oregon.  He  was  unsuc­ no  work!  The  Filipino  labor  was  Wlieic  Doe.s  It  Go?  thing  for  all  concerned.  Had  the  cessful  in  obtaining  that  position,  getting  one  buck  a  day;—just  phoney  ISU  offlcials  given  the  Wliy  should  an  organl.­.alion  the  and  later  turned  up  in  Corpus  about  the  same  conditions  the  CP  Gulf  District  a  separate  charter,  size  of  the  NMU,  with  a  claimed  Christi  as  NMU  Agent,—holding  is trying  to  hand  the  rank  and  file  Points  Out  Needless  (Contiiiiicil  on  I'nuc  /;  as  they  were  requested  to  do,  the  two  books.  After  much  ballyhoo  of  the  NMU!  Spending  by  M,C=  Foriiier  MWIU  Menibers  on  the CP's  part, this  phoney later  became  Agent  in  the  port  of  Mo­ Ralph  Rogers  and  his  brother  Mobile,  Ala.,  July  17.—^A  • week  bile.  His  method  of  trying  to  John  were  well  known  bar­flies,  since  the school  ship  was  with  us,  chiseling all their  sliipmales along  muscle  in  on  the  "\A'aterman  Line  and  there  Is  still  signs  of  it  in  made  him  the  laughing  stock  of  the  Honolulu  waterfront  in  1936.  town.  One  of  the local  studios has  Ralph  Rogers  shipped  out  from  the West  Gulf,  and  his  attempt  to  a  picture  of  the scow  in  the show  place  West  Coast  men  in  the  old  that  port  on  the  Helen  Whittier,  window,  and  it  is  attracting  con­ siderable  attention  from  the  folks  AFL hall  in  Mobile  to act  as stool­ the  same  ship  the  writer  of  thl§.  here  in  town.  It is  a nice  picture,  pigions  was  spiked  by  the  rank  article  struck  for  better  condi­ Living Conditions Improved and  —so  nice,  that  if  I  can  get  one  I  and  file  of  the P.  C.  Firemen. The  tions,  and  was  tossed  into  jail  for  Overtime Beefs Settled  will  send  it.  in  for  publication  in  CP  later  forced  this  would­be  or­ his  eCCoiLs!  Joe  Collender  was  both  pai)ers.  It  will  show  what  ganizer  to  resign,  and  head  for  stooging  for  Corby  Paxton  at  the  CHALLENGE  NMU  TO  COMPARE  the  boys  learn  (And  what  they  Houston,  where  he  was  to contact  • same time,  and  Joe  Russell  was  forget!)  when  they  get  around  Cunningham,  a  party  member,  to  prominently  seen  on  the  Honolulu  build  up  what  they  call  a  "Unity  waterfront.  Incidentally,  Joe  Rus­ New  Orleans,  La.,  July 11—Several  Bull  Line  ships  were  these  sort  of  school  ships.  Drive"  between  both  coasts.  This  sell  also  carried  two  books,  while  The ship  laid  here for five  days.  in  the  Gulf  Di.slriet,  and  refused  to  pay  the  overtime.  The  AND  ALL  THE  TIME  SHE  LAID  was  merely  to  blind  their  real  in­ temporarily  holding  a  pie  card  in  the  NMU!  All  of  these  pie­cards  Delisle  was  tied  up  in  Savannah,  over  Saturday  afternoon  HERE  THE  FORWARD  BREAST  tentions.  and  Sunday  overtime  for  all  hands.  The  Longshoremen  re­ LINE  LED  ACROSS  AND  OVER  Alexander  was  planted  in  Hous­ were  former  members  of  the  Mar­ ton  to  force  through  a  program  ine  Workers Industrial  Union,  the  spected  the­picket  line,  and  the  beef  was  settled  in  quick  THE  HEADLINE,  —  CHAFIiNG  to  build  up  to  the  present  rotten  American  section  of  the Commun­ AND  RUINING  LINES!  Imagine  order.  The  Major  Wheeler  was  in<fc  :  here  with  a  STU  crew  with  the  They  have  gone  iiilo  business  the  mate  on  one  of  those  rust  frame up  of  Francis P.  O'Donohue,  ist  Party  within  the  marine  in­ same  beef. Settled  when  all  hands  with  Sudden  &  Christensen.  They  pots,  where  the  crew  don't  have  who  was  at  that  time  Agent  for  dustry,  who  folded  up  after  the  struck.  Milk  was  also  put  on  the  will  operate  .some  intercoasial  that  sort  of  training,  blowing  his  the  NMU  in  Houston.  I  ACCUSE  1934 strike  on  the West  Coast, and  ALEXANDER  AND  CUNNING­ were  ordered  to  BORE  FROM  menu,  with  some  improved  food.  ships.  They  just  bought  the  SS  lid  about  a  thing  like  that!  THE  PAY  OFF  IS  THAT  THE  HAM  AS THE  INSTIGATORS  OF  WITHIN  by  placing  party  mem­ Dryden,  Lykes  Bros.,  for  service  P &  O Steamship  Company  HANDS  ON  THIS  TUB  ARE  THE  DAMNABLE  LYING  PRO­ bers  in  key  positions.  Out  of  it  A  meeting  is  called  with  this  in  the  European  trade.  The  NMU  NMU  OLD  TIMERS  WHO  ARE  PAGANDA  WHISPERED  ALONG  came  the  National  Maritime  company for  Friday, to  settle some  crew will  be replaced  by Seafarers'  DOING  A  LITTLE  BUILDING  THE  NEW  YORK  WATER­ Union.  FRONT,  CLAIMING  THAT  of  the  attempted  chiseling  tactics.  next  week.  Good  food,  fresh  FOR  THE  PARTY!  "Rule  or  Ruin"  Policy  They'd  better quit  trying to  chisel,  milk and  porcelain  ice­boxes on  all  THE  SHIPOWiNERS  WILL  O'DONOHUE  WAS  IN  THE  PAY  Many  of  yon  workers  have  or  else. . . .!  The  crews  of  these  these  ships.  Their  coastwise  ships  TAKE  THIS  SORT  OF  THING,  OF  HARRY  LUNDEBERG!  These  never  read  the "MARINEi  WORK­ ships  have  taken  up  a  ?E>.on  strike  have  the  best  conditions  of  any  AND  PAY  FOR  IT,  FROM  THE  people  have  a  sweet  propaganda  ERS'  VOICE ",  commonly  known  assessment,  to  be  ready  if  th^  ships  running  coastwise.  STOOGES  WHO  ARE  tHERE.  machine:—the first  step  to  break  as  the "WHISPER".  In  it  you  will  are  forced' to  use  direct  action  to  SOUTH  ATLANTIC  —  These  THE TAX  PAYERS  WHO  ARE  down  the  resistance  of  the  rank  find  such  names  as  Smith  Hop­ protect  the  gains  they  have  al­ ships  are  percolating  OK.  Over­ PAYING  FOR  IT  DON'T  KNOW  and file  is  to  start  a  rumor,  then  kins,  Tommy  Ray,  Roy  Hudson,  ready  made.  $1,250  laying  in  the  time  disputes  are settled  to  satis­ WHERE  TO  LOOK  FOR  IT. ALL  later  print  the  rumor,—and  the  Walter Stack, and  numerous other  THEY  SEE  IS  A  NICE  PRETTY  average  working stiff  believes  the  party  members  holding  TOP  PO­ bank.  Considering  that  this  was  faction  of  crews.  SITIONS  in  the  NMU.  These  a voluntary  donation, it  shows the  RANGE  LINE—Joe  Buckley,  SHIP,  A  LOT  OF  UNIFORMS,  story  as  printed.  Post  Histories  Given  same  people  who  classify  them­ militant  spirit  the  P  &  O  crews  Agent  in  Houston,  can  report "on  AND  THEY  THINK  EVERY­ Lester  Lord  was  in  the  port'  of  selves  as  progressive  union  men  THING  IS  FliNE.  these better  than Headquarters.  are displaying.  (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 4) New  Orleans from  June  until  July  (Continued on Page 3) Waterman  Line  Suggest Tax Payers  Look Into Things  GULF HEADOUARTERS REPORTS  CONSIDERABLE  HEADWAY  ­'"  i.f. K;­,.  '  ­•   ^'Ij  I  .'.V­ ^ -i- �*<  .%>,:S>­»''"r">­­Ji#:i.^'£i.­i:2tr;4ft:;.i­v»"'r­'­'­...  .  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  Published  by  the  Seafarers^ International Union of North America Philadelphia  News  Items  Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor Baltimore  Highlights  Teamsters Given  Support  By  Baltimore  Branch  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  July  12.—Ac­ cording  to  the  true  principles  of  organization.  Unions  are  created  to  band  together  certain  indi­ Atlantic  District  viduals  so  as  tiiey  may  get  col­ HEADQUARTERS  ure  as  individuals  denied.  New  York  (Phone:  BOwling  Green  9­3437)  ......2 Stone Street  Shipping Good in Spite of  M^ny  BRANCHES  "Well,^  if  tiie  East  and  West  Boston  .• ••  1 Rowes Wharf  Vessels Being Tied Up  Coasts  have  united,  we  are  in  a  Providence  465  So.  Main  Street  damned  good  position  to  get  that  Philadelphia  6  North  6th  Street  wliich  we  liave  been  denied  for  so  Baltimore  212  East  Pratt  Street  ON  WATCH  FOR  COMICS  long,—CONDITIONS!  Norfolk  307  East Main  Street  I  don't'  know  but  that  I  may  be  San  Juan,  Puerto  Rico  8  Covadonga  Street  Baltiinore.  Md,,  July 12—>Shipi>i!i<r  ecmliiines  fair  to  good  criticized  for  tills  missive,  but  Gulf  District  nevertlieless,  someone  must  take  out  of  tlii.s  Port  with  Dispatcher  AViiigate  reporting  a  total  HEADiaUARTERS  liie  initiative  and  try  to  clear  up  of  65  lueinbcrs  .shipped  dui'iiig  the  pa.st  week.  Local  ship­ New  Orleans  309  Chartres  Street  this  misunderstanding  that  is  yards are overloaded  with  vessels in  for extended  drydocking  BRANCHES  gatiiering  such  momentum  witliin  periods and  the  eonseipient  la.ving  otf  of  erews has  congested  Savannah  218  East  Bay  Street  our  ranks.  It  seems  that  certain  Jacksonville  136  Bay  Street  groups  are  laboring  undei;  the  the  shipping  lists  slightly,  but  not  enough  to  hurt.  Busine.ss  Miami  809  N.  E.  First  Avenue  illusion  that  fliey  are  much  su­ in  general  is  good,  and  applicants  for  memhership,  mostly  Tampa  206  Franklin  Street  perior  to  their  fellow  man,  and  NMU.  miiiierous  enough  to  cause  the  Branch's  consideration  Mobile  55 So.  Conception Street  the  writer  Is  of  the  opinion  tliat  on  the  erealing  of  a  coimniMee  to  attend  to  the  investigation  Houston  1712  ­  75th  street  we  are  all  brothers  in  this  great  end of  the  matter,  e.speciall.v since  the "Comics",  Avell  licked  Great  Lakes­District  cause,  and  we  all  have  the  same  in  an  open  fight',  have  received^­  —­—  HEADQUARTERS  principle in  mind,  tlieiefore,—why  orders  from  top­fliglit  Party  lead­ Detroit  1038  Third  Street  iliary  tanker  for  the  navy.  Evi­ all  this hullabaloo?  ers  to  rejoin  the  A.  F.  of  L.  or­ dently  NMU's  toadying  to  the  We  accepted  a  charter  in  the  ganizations  and  start  their  boring  ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNINO THIS SIU  of  NA, and  we  are happy  and  from  within  tactics  once.  more.  Commission  In  the  matter  of  sup­ PVBLICA.TION TO: plying  men  to  Commission  ships  proud  of  the  fact',  and  since  the  Other  waterfront  organizations  "THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG"  has  backfired  somewhat,  since  we  acceptance of  said charter  we have  have  report'ed  this change in  Party  have  It  on  good  authority  that  P. O.  Box  522,  Qiurch  St.  Annex,  New  York,  N. Y.  wonderful  progress  in  organizing.  tactics  recently,  and  have  taken  there  isn't  a  bonafide  Union  man  We have eliminated  practically  all  adequate  steps  to  protect  their  aboard  the  Challenge.  of  the  old  line  phoneys,  and  have  memhership  so  it.  is  as  well  that  Another  Departure  men  in  office  who  are  trying  to  the  SIU  keeps  a  close  eye  on  carry  out  the  will  of  the  majority  whom  they  take in.  The  Branch  lias  been  taking  it  of  the  membership.  on  tlie  cliin  recently  in  regards  to  Teamsters  .Siippoi ted  Now  that  elections  will  soon  he  the  deaths  of  several  good  S.S.  Mauuela,  %­f  Agent, McKay,  whom  the  Balti­ here,  the  membersiiip  would  do  brothers  and  it  is  again  with  a  Pier 22,  more  ehipowners  claim  can  cover  deep  sense  of  loss  we  report  the  well  to  think  things  over  in  ad­ Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  vance,  and  hear  In  mind  the  con  moie  ground  and  he  in  more  death,  by  drowning,  of  Brotlier  S.  July 10, 1939.  duct  iind  the  actions  of  tlie  offi­ places  at.  one  time  tlian  the  J. Holter  No. 1401.  Brother  Holtcr  cials  who  are  now. holding  Oiffice,  "Shadow"  of  radio  fame;  swung  proved  himself  a seaman  right  up  Editor SEAi'AEERS'LOG:  as  to  whether  they  would  want  the  Branch  in  behind  the  Team­ to  the end  by  calmly  strapping, ob  We,  the  members  of  the  crew  of  the  SS  Manuela  have  tliese same  men  to  represent  them  sters  this  week  when  that  organi­ lifebelts  to  the  occupants  of  a  been  enjoying­your  publication since  its inception.  We hope  in  the  coming  year.  It  Is  be  re­ zation  struck  a  supply  warehouse  hnrnkig  lahiich,  and  then,  badly  this good  work  will  continue,  and  toward  this end,  the  crew  membered  that  the  b'aliot  is  the  which  deals  largely  with  local  burned,  losing  his  life  In  a  vain  strongest  weapon  that  the  mem­ steamship  companies.  As  a  result  attempt  to  swim  ashore.  has  taken  up  a  collection  which  you  will find  enclosed.  the  steamship  companies  con­ bership  have.  (USE  jTi)  Fraternally  yours,  Roller  Skates  No  Good  Well, here's  to a  bigger  and  bet­ cerned  hastily  dropped  the  struck  Dusan de Duisin, Ship's Delegate  After  a  couple  of  weeks  of  fol­ ter  organization,  and  I  hope  that  supply  dealers as  if  they  were  hot  The crew  of  the SS Manuela  donated the sum of  $6.50, for  tlie  delegates  to  the conference  in  bricks, and  now  the  Teamsters are  lowing  Brother  (Philly)  Reddle's  more  than  anxious  to  show  their  suggestion  tliat  we  "get  ourselves  which  we  thank  them,  and  also  express  the  hope  that  other  Baltimore  will  bring some  hack  to  appreciation  by  reciprocal  action  a  pair  of  roller  skates"  to  cover  the  membership  that'  will  make  ships' crews  will  follow the  example.  anytime  the  SIU  needs  a  helping  the  waterfront,  the  patrolmen  history!  Harry  J.  Collins,  No.  496  hand.  Brother  McKay  also  ap­ gave  it'  up  as a  bad  job,  and  have  peared  before  the House  Merchant  secured  an  ancient  junk  heap  that  Marine  and  Fisheries  Committee  heralds  the  arrival  of  the  patrol­ in  "Wasliington  Tuesday  testifying  men  several  miles  before  the  al­ for  the  organization  on  Bill­HR­ leged  automobile  comes  In  sight.  6726  and  altliough  as  we  fore­ Between  the  inechanism  of  the  ja­ On  several  previous  occasions  we  have  been  obliged  to  casted  the  hearing  was  cluttered  loppy,  and  the  driving  of  Brother  take  issue  with  some  of  the  membership  for  their  failure  to  up  with  much  irrevelant  testi­ John  Lui,  which  has  raised  fixe  mony  submitted  by  individuals  blood  pressure of  every  traffic cop  cooperate  with  the  patrolmen,  but  it  seems  that  many  of  On  Friday,  July  7,  the  NLRB  with  absolutely  no  interest  in  the  from  Canton  to  Locust  Point,  we  them  don't yet  quite  grasp the  idea.  certified  the  Seafarers'  Interna­ seaman  other  than  what  they  can  necessary to hold  regular elections  One day last,  week  a  couple  of  the  members  of  one  ship's  tional  Union  of  North  America  as  get  out  of  hllil,  we  kliOW  that  can  see  that  it.  will  be  no  longer  crew  had a  beef  regarding overtime,  which  they  presented  to  the sole­bargaining  agents  for  the  Agent  McKay's  testimony  sub  necessary  to hold  regular elections  the  patrolman.  The  patrolman  took  the  beef  up  with  the  New  England  SS  Co.,  New  Bed­ mitted  in  his  usual  brief,  em­ for  patrolmen,  since  at  the  pres­ company  officials,  and  then  had  the  men  involved  in  the  dis­ ford,  Nantucket,  Martha's  'Vine­ phatic  and  to  the  point,  style  will  ent  rate  the  average  life  of  a  patrolman  will  be  shortened  to ap­ pute  also  talk  with  the  officials.  Fur  some  reason  or  other,  yard  Line.  A  meeting  will  he  have  its  effect'.  proximately six  months.  held  on  July  24  \yith  the  owners  New  Ves.se;.s  when  confronted  by  the company  biggies, the  boys agreed  to  to  discuss  changes  in  the  agree­ Local  newspapers  are  making a  accept  half  the  overtime  they  had  demanded!  After  it  had  ment.  all  been  setlted,  and  the  bigshots  were  out  of  sight,  they  The  ILA  has  claimed  jurisdic­ great  to­do  over  the  appearance  this  port  of  the  Maritime  Com­ started  beefing again!  What  kind  of  cooperation  do you  call  t'ipu  over  the stand­by  gang  work­ in  mission's  latest  addition  to  their  that?  Why  didn't  they  insist  on  the  full  overtime  to  which  ing  aboard  the  Olga.  Tliere  is  fleet,  the SS  Challenge.  The  Chal­ New  Orleans,  La,  work  there for  about  fifty  men  for  July  17,  1939.  they  were  entitled?  The  beef  was  a  legitimate  one,  and  lenge is  ostensibly the first  of five  another  month.  The  Seafarers'  Log  new  Commission  vessels  to  be  should have  been backed  up 100  percent.  In agreeing  to com­ promise  the  matter,  they  also  made  the  patrolman  look  like  Shipping  has  been  good  for  the  placed  in  the  trans­Atlantic  ser­ New  York  past  week.  Having  trouble  get­ vice  out  of  this  Port  replacing the  "We,  the  Deck  Depai'fment  of  the  more  or less of  a monke.y,  ting  white  coal­burning  firemen  live  ships  of  the  old  Baltimore  SS  Edgar  P.  Lqckenbach  sent  a  When  you  prescTit  the  patrolman  with  a  legitimate  beef,  for  excursion  boats  here.  The  Mall  Line  which  are  now  on  the  telegram  on  July  3  to  the  SUP  and  he takes it  up  with  company officials,  give him  your com­ jobs  pay  $90  per  month.  All  avail­ Tntercoastal  service  for  Panama  Headquartei­s,  regarding  July  5.  Pacific.  The  new  outfit  is  listed  The  same  day  we  got  an  answer  plete  backing.  He  is  powerless  to  help  you  unless  you  are  able  men  here  have  shipped  out  for  operation  by  the  Roosevelt  on  the  harbor  joh.s,  and  men  are  also  willing  to  help  yourselves.  Your  Union  officials  are  not  scarce­  W :'  are calling  Bost'on  for  Lino  and  according  to  the  news­ not  to  work.  I  told  the  Black  Gang  delegate,  directly  responsible  for  ships' conditions,  because  it is  direct­ replacements.  paper's  article  is  manned  exclu­ and  he  sent  one  to  MFOW&W  ly up  to the rank  and file  to  maintain conditions  through h  "i­ There are  three dredges  digging  sively  by  Naval  Reserve  men  all  Headquarters  the  following  day.  fied  action,  and  by  giving  comj)lete  support  to  the  officials  out  the  harbor  now,  and  several  decked  out  In  natty,  white  uni­ The reply  was that  unlcGS  the ship  The  public  has  been  in­ was  on  the  West  Coast,  to  work.  .when  making  any  demands.  Your  Union  officials  can  not  N.  Y.  tugs  are  here  towing  mud  forms.  vited  aboard  to  inspect  this  latest  make  conditions for  you,—you  have  to  make  them  for  your­ and  sand  away.  All  harbor  work  addition  to  the  American  Mer­ We,  the  Dock  Department  took  here  is  a  PWA  project.  selves!  When any  union  official  goes to  bat for  you, he  can't  chant  Marine, .or  should  we  say  the  day  off.  The  Black  Gang  re­ Four  Standard  Oil  tankers,  out  U.S.  Navy.  Also  of  much  local  in­ fusing to  take the  day  off  with  us.  meet  with  any  degree  of  success,  unless  you  are  behind  him  of  seven,  tied  up  here,  will  sail  Now,  the  Steward  Department,  terest was  the If  unehing Saturday  to a  man!  shortly  with  mixed  colored  and  of  ESSO's  SS  Platte,  which  is  being  mostly  NMU,  do  not  know  To  quote  from  Brother  Buckley's  letter  in  the  "West  Filipino  crews.  They  are  black  scheduled  to  he  taken over  by  the  what  July  5,  Maritime  Memorial  Coast Sailor": "We don't  blame Duke  Dushane or  Red  Dean  oil  ships.  The  Standard  Oil  of  Government  for  operation  as  aux­ Day,  really  is, so  we  could  not  ex­ pect  any  co­operation  from  them.  N.  Y,  Is  shipping  colored  replace­ if  our conditions  are not quite  right; we  have  only  ourselves  ments  Fraternally yours,  to  ships  soutli  of  here.  to blame for being lax as Union men."  Your officials are only  The  white  crews  who  struck  finlrs  are  riding  around  in  big  E.  M.  Boudreaux,  SUP  No.  4191,  the spokesmen for the rank  and file, and  are only  as strong as  these  ships  are  on  the  beach,  Packards!  Page  "No­Coffee­Time­ Deck  Delegate  of  SS  Edgar  F.  Luckenbach  the economic power  behind  them.—always remember that!  while  the  little  brown  brother  Joe," and  ask  him  how  come!  HARRY  LUNDEBERG,  Acting  President  11 Steuart  Street, San  Francisco, Calif.  u Friday, July  21, 1939  HONOR  ROLL  COOPERATE WITH  PATROLMEN  Providence  Notes  ....  SAILORS OBSERVE  A:'  A  • 4  �• ..v  Friday,  July  21, 1939  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  HERE  and  THERE  in  the  GULF  NEWS/rom NEW  ORLEANS  NMU  GULF  C0M1CALS  TAKE  OVER  GONTROL  OF  DISTRICT  ComtuisHars  Planned  Moves Carefully  And Opened  Dual Shipping Hall  CONVENTION  (VoiitiiuKil from Pof/c 1) local  commi.s.'jars  feit  fiie  clash  of  good  clean  chain  on  tiieii­  (loines.  The comTni.s.sars  are still scream­ ing .lor  Attorney  General  Murpiiy  to  investigate  tiie  "chain  gangs"  in  New  Orleans.  As  near  as  we  can  find  out,  these  "chain  gangs"  aie rank  and  filei's who  refused  to  be  dominated  by  the  Comical  clique  in  control  of  the  New  Mos­ cow  Unity  League.  HAPPENINGS  in  MOBILE  Fink  School  Ship  "Greeted"  By  Mobile  ^UJWembers  General Rioting Along Waterfront  When "Government Finks" Land  Not  Paying  Dues  A  report  from  Port  Arthur  NUMEROUS  ARRESTS  MADE  shows  the  last  five  Gulf  tankers  New  Orleans,  La.,  July 11.—The  who  refuse  to  follow  their finky  paying  a  total  of  $12  in  dufes  to  Mobile,  Ala.,  July  10—The  School  Ship  "American  Sea­ NMU  convention  is  on  full  blast  program!  the NMU.  Every  Lykes  Bro.s.,  ship  man'  arrived  in  Mobile  on  Saturday,  July  8,  aeeompanied  here  In  New  Orleans.  Ping^­ir  Men  in  port  for  tlie  la.yf  three  weeks  Charges  and  counter  charges  have  refused  to  pay  dues.  I  am  by  general  rioting  all  along  the  tvaterfront.  During  the  tanker  strike  NMU  are being  hurled  by  the  opposing  Handbills  flooded  the  city,  Saturday,  describing  the  Branch  Agents  weie  instructed  to  contacting  all  the.se  crews,  and  factions.  ,  '  they  seem  to  he  favorable  to  the  phonies  as ".scabs"  and  potential "strike­breakers".  And  on  ship  men  on  the  struck  tankers  Curran  and  his  mob  are  Seafarers'.  They  like  the  absence  Saturday  night  rioting  became­^  for  cause.  The  top  faction  of  the  stronger,  financially,  due  to  the  of  politicians  in  the  Seafarers.  general  all  over  the city,  with  the  at  about  10:00  P.'  M.  It  was  al­ J25,000  they  tapped  the  strike  comicals  planted  a fink  herder  on  training  ship  phonies  getting  the  fund  for.  They  are  paying  plenty  the  Gulf  Agents,^ and  he  made  the  The  job  action,  and  resultant  im­ worst  of  it  all  around.  The  lianrl­ lowed  to  open  Sunday  AM,  biit  no  proved  conditions  comes  in  for  fa­ contacts.  After  O'Donohue  signed  bard  liquor  was  sold.  for  protection.  Apparently  the  bills  read  as  follows:  vorable  mention.  The  manager  of  the  "Royal  dough  is  running  low,  as  they  for  the  ?200  received  from  this  "WELCOME  MEMBERS  OF  Cafe"  told  the  phonies  that  they  SHI  Only  .Answer  gave a  hurry  up  signal  to  the con­ fink  herder  the  receipts  were  pub­ lished  in  the  Pilot,  with  the  re­ vention  yesterday.  Now,  I  believe,  in  view  of  the  SCHOOL  SHIP  'AMERICAN  were  "not  welcome,"  and  as  a  re­ mark  that  ail  evidenct  had  been  SEAMAN.'  sult,  the  police  closed  the  joint.  New  Moscow  Union  constitution  Oiilf  Offlcial.s  Walk  Out  turned  over  to  the  Department  of  calling  for  $2.00  per  month  dues,  "You  are  welcomed  in  port  The  membership  commends  man­ The  Gulf  officials  were  refused  Justice. These  rats have  put a  con­ ager "George" and  "Mike" for this  and  dictatorial  control  by  Curran  NOW.  seatS;  at  the  convention,  and  scientious  and  militant  official,  action,  and  thanks  them  for  their  "BUT  HOW  ABOUT  THE  walked  out  in  a  body.  They  were  who  advocated  direct  action,  on  and Ferdinand "1934  Fink*' Smith,  FUTURE?  ?  ?  ?  favorable  testimony  in  Court  the  NMU  rank  and  file  will  tiii­n  immediately  charged  with  being  the  spot.  He  will  either  have  to  over  en  masse  to  the  Seafarers'.  • 'YOU ARE  BEING  TRAINED  Monday  morning.  shipowners'  stooges,  and  paid  admit  that'  he  herded  finks  for  TO  SCAB  ON  ALL  LEGITIMATE  Many  Arrests  agent  provocateurs.  They  were  profit, or  that  he shipped  the  men  One significant  fact  is  tliat  no  let­ SEAMEN.  ters  appear  in  the  "Pile­it"  from  The  entire  police  department  charged, with  not  trying  to, com­ to  sabotage  the ships.  Sabotage  is  "YOU  .ARE  BEING  TRAINED  was  on  duty on  lower  Government  promise,  and  of  deliberately  dis­ a  five  year  Federal  rap.  In  my  Lykes Bros.,  crews.  rupting  the  union.  opinion,  the  term  "hatchet  man"  There  are  rank  and  tile  bulle­ TO  BE  USED  AS  STRIKE­ Street,  and  all  along  the  honky  tonks  fist  figlits  broke  out,  and  It  so  happens  that  Curran  &  of  the  Comical  Party,  should  be  tins appearing dally  on  tlie streets  BREAKERS.  "You  are  being  used  to  form  a  the  cops  were  powerless  to  stop  Co.,  are  the  parties  causing  the  changed  to  "finger  man  for  the  all  ovei­  tlie  Gulf.  They  are  expos­ split  in  the  NMU.  The  purpose  is  ratfi." Incidentally,  O'Donohue  has  ing Curran  and  Ferdinand  Smith,  group to  tear down  what  has  been  them.  Eighteen  SIU  men  were'ar­ to coyer  the dirt stirred  up  by  the  receipts  to  prove  that  all  monies  —the  Fink.  One  point  they  object  secured  by  hard  working  legiti­ rested  on  genera! holding  cliarges,  were  turned  over  to  the  stew­pot.  to  is Smitli  the  Fink  being  presi­ mate  merchant seamen.  When  the  and  disorderly  conduct  charges.  recent  tanker  fiasco.  Curran  arrived  in  New  Orleans  collected  by  him  during the strike  dent  pro  tem  for  the  past  six  time  is  right  you  will  be  herded  All  were  released  and  some  were  to  take  the  places  of  the  seamen  fined.  The  "reception  committee"  two  weeks  before  the  convention.  Red  Dean  weeks.  Red  Dean  that  are  now  working.  DO  NOT  immediately  rvent  into  action  and  He  at  once  rented  an  office at  424  BE  MISLEAD—You  will  not  find  raised  money  to get  these  men  re­ Godchaux  Building,  and  guaran­ GULF  PROGRESS  conditions  as  they  are  pictured  leased,  and  all  were  freed  by  teed  rent  on  a  month  to  month  INSIDE DOPE  to  you  NOW.  . . .  11:00  A.  M.  Voluntary  contribu­ basis  until  October  1.  When  ques­ (ConUnited from Page 1) "YOU  ARE  BEING  TRAINED  tions  Avill  be  taken  on  the  ships  tioned  regarding  use  of  a  hall  (Continued  from  Page  ])  outside  the  union  hall,  he  stated  have  sabotaged  every  progressive  TO  TAKE  BREAD  FROM  THE  to  retire  this  loan.  Seatraiu  Lines  that  this  was  for  the  convention  The  crews  really  enjoy  that  program  ever  attempted  by  the  MOUTHS  OF  THE  DEPEN­ Piglitiiig  in  Jail  arrangement  committee.  Are  they  $7.50  per  mouth  over  the  scale  rank  and  file.  Their  outstanding  DENTS  OF  ALL  LEGITIMATE  The  highlight  of  the  entire  af­ to  continue  to  arrange  until  the  they are getting. Good  food, plenty  motto  is "RULE  OR  RUIN",—and  SEAMEiN.  prisonera  (about  75  men)  were  "You  will  not  find  the  same  agreements  expire  on  September  fresh  milk,  frigidaires,  and  im­ this they  are  proving  to  the  NMU  herded  into  the  general  bull­pen,  conditions  aboard  the  merchant  30?  provement of  working conditions:  membership  this  present  day!  and  the  fun  really  started!  SCA'­ ships  that  you  have  on  the  train­ These  people  are  forever  sbout­ Rent  Old  ISU  Hall  —that  marks  the  Seafarer.s'  pro­ era! men  Avere  remoA­ed  to  the hos­ ing  ship  'American  Seaman'  . .  .  The  following  day  tli^  CIO  gress  on  these  ships.  The  crews  i n g  "Disrupters,"  "Wobblies,"  You  will  find  that  the  seamen  on  pital.  and  the  cops  were  forced  to  "Trofskyites,"  if  you  attempt  to  teamsters  rented  206  Julia  Street,  are solid,  and  laugh  at  the  NMU  American  merchant  ships  are  the  use their  blackjacks several  times.  the  old  ISU  hall.  Now  this  outfit  claims of  representing  them. This  express  yourself  freely,  on  the  finest  in  the  world  and  they  are  Again  the SIU  and  SUP  men  were  have less  members  than  ever,  and  company  has two  new  ships  being  union  floor,  for  something  bene­ NOT  "RADICAL  HALF­WITS"  extremely  lucky,  and  did  not  re­ cannot  use  a  hall  of  this size.  We  built  in  the  near  future,  with  two  ficial  to  the  worker.  Unless  you  as  you  have  been  told.  They  did  ceive  any  serious  injuries.  How­ all figured  the angle. Office  in  the  more  planned  when  those  are  believe  in  their  rotten  program,  not  receive  training  from  the  ever,  Paul  Hall,  Gulf  No.  190,  you  are  a  shipowner's  stooge!  Godchaux  Building,  where  the  launched.  government  but  learned  their  "WHO  CLAIMED  HE  WAS  AN  commies  have  police  protection,—  Mlssissipiu  Shipping  Company  Steamroller  Rolls!  trades through  hard  work  and  ap­ INNOCENT  BYSTANDER,  has  a  their stooges  will  hang out  at  206  I  was  present  at  the NMU  con­ plication.  . . .  They  fought  for  couple  of  nice  hickeys  on  his  nog­ Julia  Street,  waiting  to  be  dis­ , These  shiiw  are  improved  to  an  vention  in  New  Orleans,  and  to  every  concession  they  now  have  gin  from  tlie  cops'  blackjacks.  extent  than  seemed  impossible six  patched.  the  be.st  of  my  knowledge  I've yet  and  you  will  be  used  to  tear  this  Ariiinod  Pinks  Today, the  newly appointed  Dis­ mouths  ago.  Good  food,  plenty  to  see  a  more  perfect  bit  of  or­ structure  down  and  put  the  sea­ fresh  milk,  frigidaires,  etc.  The  Sunday  and  Monday  the  streets  trict Committee, composed  entirely  ganized  steam­rollering  than  was  men  back  in  BONDAGE.  . . .  of  commissars, announced  that the  company  claimed  that  on  passen­ practised  by  these  politician.s,  "THINK  IT  OVER  .  . .  AND  were  deserted,  and  the  gangway  ger  ships  generators  would  not  shipo.y^ners  had  been  advised  to  when  they  refused^ to  seat  the  HELP  THE  AMERICAN  MER­ watch  on  the  "American  Seaman"  carry  additional  loadj  of  frigid­ ship  all  men  through  their  Julia  duly  elected  Gulf  Delegates!  IT  CHANT  SEAMEN  GET  DECENT  were  armed  with  army  rifles  and  aires.  So  coils  were  run  from  ice  bayonets.  Incidentally,  several  Street  hall.  machine  to  porcelain  ice­boxes.  WAS  THE  FIRST  LABOR  CON­ UNION  WAGES  AND  CONDI­ members  of  the  crew  of  this fink  VENTION  WHERE  I  HAVE  TIONS.  Coitirats  Plan  Move  Also  water  fountain  in  inessroom,  EVER  SEEN  THE  ENEMIES  OF  ship  were  recognized  as  former  "DON'T  FINK!  Now.  in  view  of  the  fact  that  with  plenty  ice­water.  All  mess­ THE  WORKERS  PUT  IN  AS  Sponsored  by  BONAFIDE  SEA­ NMU  members.  Several  NMU  Curran  made  these  plans,  and  rooms  are  being  repanelled,  and  MASTERS­AT­ARMS.  THE  COM­ men  joined  the  ship  in  Mobile,  MEN.  rented  these spots  before  the con­ in  some  instances  enlarged.  All  MUNIST  PARTY  MEMBERS  which  should  make  "No­Coffee­ Trouble  Starts  vention  even  cojiiyened,  it, would  overtime beefs  are being settled  to  NOT  ONLY  STOOL  TO  THE  Time­Joe"  happy,  after  his  recep­ Tlie  figh'.ing  started  wlien  Joe  be  reasonable  to  assume  that  it  satisfaction  of  crews.  tion  in  iNew  Orleans,  which  is  a  POLICE,  BUT  ALSO  ASK  THEIR  was a  planned commissar  move to  Hurd,  a  member  of  the  NMU  wlio  story  in  itself.  PROTCTION  ON  THE  CONVEN­ Resume  The  Reception  Committee  Avas  refuse  to  seat  the  Gulf  Delegates,  signed  on  boaid  the  training ship  TION  FLOOR!  and  open  this  dual  hall  under  the  Wo  have  in  tlie  SeaCaieis'  the  THE  ONLY  SALVATION  FOR  as soon  as the  gangway  was down,  authorized  by  the  membership  to  direction  of  the  appointed  Emer­ best  closed  shop  agreements  with  THE  RANK  AND  FILE  OF  THE  pointed  out  a  SIU  man,  with  the  take  A'oluntary  contributions  to  gency  Committee.  If  this  Is  not  the  key  companies.  We  knock  NMU  IS  TO  SWING  THEIR  remark:  "There's  one  of  the  cover  the  expense  of  this  cam­ true,  then  why  were  these  joints  over  Lykes  Bros.,—and  sew  the  SHIPS  OVER  TO  THE  SlU,—  s­o­b's!"  He  was  immediately  paign. This  fund  will  be  known  as  rented?  Also,  why  was  the  Pilot  Gulf  up!  And  that  is  coming  in  WHERE  THEY  CAN  BE  AS­ nailed,  and  the  fighting  became  the "Seamen's  Welfare  Fund."  turned  loose  on  a  character assas­ the  near  future.  Many  NMU  men  SURED  OF  RANK  AND  FILE  violent.  The  famous  "Royal"  was  C.  Underwood,  Gulf  No.  2  sination  campaign against  all  mili­ who  are  disgusted  with  the  dicta­ CONTROL,  —  WHERE  POLITI­ crowded,  and  doorways  became  tants  whom  the  NMU  seamen  of  torial control  of  the  commies  are  CIANS  AND  STOOGES  ARE  jammed,  and  several  Avindows  and  the  Gulf  trust?  Why  did  Curran  shipping  on  these  ships.  Some  o!  NOT  TOLERATED!  glass doors  were broken.  The man­ and  Harvey  (NMU  representative  them  contact  us  before  they leave  ager  of  the  joint  testified  in  court  Joseph  S.  Buckley,  In  Washington)  finger  A. Thomas,  port.  Sentiment  Is  crystallizing  SlU  No.  312,  Gulf—Engine  that  Joe  Hurd  started  the  entire  Gulf  District  Chairman  to  the  Im­ in  our  favor  on  the  ships.  WE  melee.  As  a  result,  of  tlie  fracas,  migration  authorities,  and  have  HAVE  CHALLENGED THE  iNMU  Ships'  Delegates:  Demand  two men  who denied  fighting were  MADE  A  TRUE  REPORT  COV  him  safely  in  jail  before  Curran  TO  COMPARE  THEIR  CONDI­ that  all  replacements  produce  arrested,  and  one  man  (SIU)  was  arrived  in  New  Orleans?  O'Doiio­ TIONS WITH  THE SEAFARERS'  ERING  CONDITIOiNS  AND  Immediately  released  on  bail.  The  a  properly filled  out  assign­ hue,  Houston  Agent,  is  another  CONDITIONS;—ON  ALL  SHIPS!  AGREEMENTS,  IT  WOULD  police  decided  that  after  several  BLOW  THE  NMU  UP  BIGGER  ment  card from  the  Dispatcher  example  proving  the  lengths  to  THEY  REFUSED  TO  ELECT  A  battles  in  the  "Royal"  that  it  THAN  CURRANSKI'S  HEAD!  JOINT  COMMITTEE  FOR  THIS  at  the  Union  hall.  which  th'^se  commie  rats  will  go  Red  Dean  would  be  wise  to  close  the  joint  in  an  attempt  to  discredit  those  PURPOSE,  IF  THEY  DID,  AND  RANK  AND  FILE  FRAMED  Notice:  I  .­JT"  /i  �•• »:v.'  • ­ ,>­• • • —<r'  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  iffijCi'.K' •  iL'iV:,"''­ •   Lakes  Dispiaying  Interest  In  Coming Conference  1  Sand Boats Finally Organized and  Sign Contract Raising Wages  BEEF  AGAINST  COCA  COLA  "If  P:  • ­?  •^   i'"',:  I's rC'..­ ill  • '^'  il::. K.  TAX  PAYERS  (Continued  from  Page  1)  Ask  Tax  Payers  WHAT  SHOULD  BE  DONE,  IS  TO  TAKE  THIS  TO  THE  TAX  PAYERS:  /r"^­ Fyidav, iuiy 2L 1939  RUMORED  TIE­UP  BETWEEN  WALL  ST.,  A^DMMISSION  ;IB  Admiral Land Has Plenty to Explain  To General Public for Actions  GET  THEM  ASKING  WHY  AND  WHERE  THEIR  MONEY  GOES,—WHAT  GOOD  COMES  FROM  IT??—WHY  IT  IS NECES­ SARY  THAT  MEN  WHO  HAVE  GONE  TO  SEA  ALL  THEIR  LIVES  NEED  TRAINING  FROM  The  editorial  in  the  July  6th  i.ssue  of  the  We.st  MEN WHO  KNOW  NOTHING OF  THE  MERCHANT  MARINE  Sailor  captioned  "SCANDALS  TO  GOME"  appears  SERVICE.  PRESIDENT  TAKES  HAND  Coast  Detroit,  Mich.—The  membersliip  here  are  displaying  a  at  an  great  deal  of  interest  in  the  forthcoming  conference,  and  a  spcial  meeting  was  held  at  Headquarters  to  make  provision  We  had  that  Editorial  from  the  opportune moment.  The  U.S.  Maritime  Commi.ssion  is a  body  over  ­ndiich  Con­"  for  adequate representation  for  the Lakes  District.  Measures  West  Coast  Sailor  of  July  7  re­ • were adopted  which  will  insure  genuine  rank  and file  dele­ printed  in  the  local  paper,  and  it  gress lias  no  direct control.  For an  cxeeutive and  administra­ is  getting  a  lot  of  attention.  The  gates, and  we  confidently expect  a  large  number  of  fraternal  sooner  the  tax  payers  get  wise,  tive grouj)  having indirect  control  over  the livelihood  of  some  delegates directly from  the ships.  In  contradistinction  to  the  and stop tliis  hooey  of  wasting the  75,000  seamen,  and  an  even  greater  number  of  shore  em­ dough  that  they  sweat  for,  the  ployees,  to  have  all  this  arbitrary  power  without  having  to  packed fiasco  of  the  "Nearly  Moscow  Union",  we  intend  to  sooner  this  waste  will  stop.  return  a  report  to  anyone,  seems  an  odd  state  of  affairs.  show  the  commissars  the  only  way  of  conducting  a  demo­ Slam  Top  Faction  cratic convention  is  by  having  no  political  axes to  grind.  WALL STREET TIE­UP?  There  is a  leaflet  being  printed  Tougli  Comuiissaa­S  here  called  the  "Keel,"  and  they  The  public  would  like  to  know  more  about  the  rumored  Oui' Cleveland  correspondent in­ went  for  the  NMU  top  fraction  tie­up  between Wall Street  and the  Maritime  Commission.  It  COMMY'S PLAN  forms  us  that  the  commissars  in  policy  of  aiding  and  abetting  the  Erie  are  developing  into  real  phoneys on  this ship.  One  passage  is  known  that  the  government  is  not  able  to finance  all  its  (Continued  from  Ca(je  1)  projects  without  recourse  to  the  hankers,  and  in  the  ship  tough  guys.  They  opened  a  hall  membership of  fifty odd  thousand,  reads:  there,  and  on  boarding  a  ship  in  need  fake  any  measures  to  re­ construction  program  there  is  a  faint  aroma  of  Wall  Street  The  CIO  Unions  in  Mobile  the  harbor  they  discovered  a  habilitate  their finance.^.  If  all  know  definitely  that  the  member­ dictating  where  ships  are  to  he  built,  who  shall  design  the  woman  cook,  named  Leona  Wih  their  members  paid  dues,  the  ship  of  the  AF.ofL.  were  not  be­ plans,  where  materials  are  to  be  purchased,  what  agencies  son, who  had  belonged to  the  AFL  NMU  Income  from  this  source  hind  this  move,  and  also  knows  shall  get  the  insurance,  and  what  shipowners  are  eligible  to  fq^r  years.  They  threatened  to  alone  would  amount  to  six  or  definitely  that threats were  issued  get  charters  and  snh.sidies.  beat  her  up  unless  she  changed  seven  hundred  thousand  dollars!  her  affiliation.  The  lady  told  the  On  top  of  that,  there  is  the  in­ against  any AFL  member  who  re­ LAND SHOULD  EXPLAIN  "class­conscious"  goons  what  she  come from  initiations, assessments  fused  to  become  a  party  to  their  thought  of  them,  whereupon  they  and  fines.  The  annual  "take"  cowardly actions."  The members  of  the Maritime  Commission,  particularly its  hustled  her  to  the  dock.  should  run  well  over  a  million  For  the  Information  of  all  CIO­ chairman  Admiral  Land,  have  much  explaining  to  do  to  the  Verily,  the  Stalin  influence  ex­ dollars.  The  NMU  should  he  fi­ ers,  I  suggest  that  they  look  over  public  regarding  some  very  important  matters.  From  Con­ tends  far  and  wide!  nancially  sound,  with  an  income  the program  of the  SUP since  this  gressional  records  we find  that  Admiral  Land,  when  testify­ question  came  up,  and  the  pro­ like  that,  but  they  are,  neverthe­ Sand Boats  Oigaiii^cd  gram  of  the  SIU  since  It  started  A1  long  last  the  famous  Niclioi­ less,  continually  pleading  poverty.  on  this  coast,  to  show  what  a  ing  before  a House  or Senate  Committee  seldom  carries  with  eon­Ecorse  sand  boats  have  been  (They  must  have  learned  that  militant  union  will  and  will  not  him.­^specific  facts  and  data,  and  his  standard  excuse  is  that  lie  did  not  bring  them  because  he  did  not  consider  them  im­ organized!  These  vessels  have  re­ from  the  shipowners!)  go  for.  Further,—the  SIU  pro­ mained  untouched  for  years,  and  If  the  commissars  are  really  in  gram  was  decided  by  the  mem­ portant  enough.  At  one  hearing  on  the  matter  of  disposing  Were  considered  impregnable.  By  earnest  about  wanting  "to  re­ bership,  and  not  by  any  top  frac­ of  the  two  or  three  lines  being  operated  for  the  Commission  dint  of  real  hard  I'ahor,  our  In­ trench,  let  them  start  economiz­ tion.  by  private  interests,  the  Admiral  told  tlie  Senate  Commrce  ternational  representative,  R.  D.  ing  where  it  would  be  most  ef­ As  far  as  the  little,  trouble  in  Committee that  ho  could  not make public  certain information  Thompson,  finally  secured  a  con­ fective:—in  other  words—cut  off  tract  which  raised  the  wage  and  about  fifty  percent  of  their  pie­ Mobile;—the  boys  are  not  in  the  hut  would  give  that  evidence  at  a  secret  hearing  if  they  working conditions  to  the  prevail­ cards!  They're  overloaded  with  habit  of  sitting  in  the  same  bar­ wished.  From  a  navy  man,  steeped  in  bureaucratic  proce­ ing  level.  This  marks  one  more  them,  and  the  organization  is,  in  room  with  some  phoney,' who  in  dure,  an  explanation  is  forthcoming.  victory  in  the  long  list  of  suc­ fact,  top  heavy.  They  have  far  the  future will  be  trying  to  break  PRESIDENT STEPS IN  year, and  is  one  more  step  in  the  too many  officials,  and  could oper­ their  picket  lines.  The  time  to  direction  of  our  ultimate  goal  of  ate  efficiently  with  a  whole  lo}:  take  this  thing  up  is  NOW,—so  Recentlj^  a  West  Coast  shipyard  obtained  a  contract  for  being the sole union  on the Lakes!  lee.'!  But  then,  I  suppose,  the  how  about  getting  a  real  progres­ boys  must  have  their  pie!  sive line  of  publicity started  on  an  the eonstiTiction  of  several of  the new M.  C. cargo ships.  Thi.s  Coca  Cola  Beef  International  scale?  firm  had  originally  hid  along  with  the  rest  of  the <?ouiitry'a  NMU  "Economy"  The  Marine  Council  is assisting  An  outstanding  e x a iii  pie  of  Things  are  going  right  along  shipyards, hut  for some  unknown reason  their hid  was turned  the  Teamsters  in  their  struggle  "economy,"'  as  practiced  by  the  here  now,—in  the  middle  of  the  against  the  finky  Coca­Cola.  This  NMU,  is  a  booklet  recently  pub­ channel,—and  all  hands  on  look­ down.  But  the  builders,  not  being  satisfied  with  the  entire  proceedings,  went  over  the  Commission's  head  and  took  the  is  a  repetition  of  the  same  fight  lished  by  them,  entitled  "Labor  out.  matter to  the President,  who  ordered  the M.C.  to let the con­ the Teamsters Union had  in South­ Spies  in  the  N.MJJ."  There  is  Rt.'^a.'iy  as  she  gOes  ern  California  last  year.  Some  of  forty­.seveil  pages  of  it,  and  it's  a  tracts  to  this firm.  Aiiparcntly  something  smelled  rotten  in  Armstrong,  SUP  No.  2983  you  may  remember  that  the  SUP  cinch  that  it  cost  them  no  little  Denmark and  to  hush the  matter  up the  President  thought  it  .  members  on  the  Catalina  had  a  sum  to  have  it  printed.  And  after  advisable  to  let  the  contracts.  Of  course  the  public  would  tough  time  preventing  the  trans­ you  read  through  it,  what  doe.s  like  to  learn  everything about  this  case,  hut  it  is  pretty sure  ­ portation  of  the  beverage  to  the  it amount  to?  We can't  see where  that  Admiral  Land  will,  as  usual,  not  have  the  proper  data  Island.  After  finally  succeeding,  it  is  of  any  particular  benefit  to  we  discovered  that  the  IBU  (A  the  NMU  membersliip,  as  it  is  with  him.  CIO affiliate)  were secretly carry­ merely  a  rehash of  events already  The  members  of  the S.l.U.  certainly  appreciate  the stand  ing  the  stuff  to  the  Island.  It  is  publicized, and, in  consequence, an  and  leadership  taken  by  the  S.U.P.  on  questions  such  as  to  bo  sincerely  hoped  that  the  unnecessary  expenditure  ­of  the  these.  HOW  OOME,  BOSTON?  NMU  won't  do  likewi.se  here,  and  membership's money!  NO NEWS?  sabotage  our  efforts  to  make  this  A.  0. Wingate, S.I.U.  No. 90,  Eng.  Hiring Hall  Question  a  union  product"!  "  J.J.D.  Among  other  things  advocated  money,  to the extent  of  tht  injury  is  the "elimination  of  commission  eating opposition  to  the  Maritime  received,  considering not  only  the  hiring halls."  Well, well, after  all  Commission's  program, .because  it  condition  of  the  Injury at  the  mo­ this  time,  they are  really  going  to  has  been  proves  to  them  by  mili­ ment  of  settlement  and  Release,  fight  against  the  Fink  Halls,  are  tant  maritime  unions  .that  the  Commission's  plan  of  regimenta­ but'  considering  also  the  possible  they?  Why  wouldn't  the commis­ "SEAFARERS'  LOG"  tion  is a  direct  threat  to  the  gen­ future  prejudicial  nature  and  ex­ fiar.s allow  their  membership  to  2  Stone St.  picket  the Fink  Halls last  winter?  eral  welfare  oif  all  seamen!  Why  • VYhere a seaman  does not  know  tent of  the  injury and  disease  de­ New. York  City  If  anyone  has  fought  these  gov­ haven't  they  been  fighting  them  the  nature  or  extent  of  his  in­ velopment  and  progress,  both  Crentlemen:  ernment'  agencies,  it  is  the  SUP  all along?  Didn't  it fit  in  with  the  juries,  and  signs  a  General  Re­ physiological  and  anatomical,  of  Please publish  the following;  and  the  SIU,—without  any  help  Party's  plans?  Then,  why  does  it  lease,  discharging  the  steamship  the  original  condition  of  injury.  When  John  Bernard  Frye,  late  from the  NMU!  We ouly  hope  that  fit in  now?  So far, they  have said  company  from  all  past,  present  This  is  true  whether  the  seaman  chief  officer  of  the  SS  Padnsay,  they  are  sincere  this  time,  and  nothing  about  withdrawing  their  and  future  liability,  in  considera­ fully  understands  the  content's of  was killed  on  the 6th  day  of  Feb­ won't  be  telling  their  members  to  endorsement of  the Maritime Com­ tion  of  a settlement  embraced  by  the  Release,  or  does  not  fully  un­ ruary, 1937  at Port  Harcourt,  Ni­ uuoffieially ship through  the Fink  mission's  training  schools  and  the  terms  of  his  written  Release,  derstand  its  contents.  This  is  ships,  so  evidently  they  still  be­ nevertheless,  the  seaman  is  enti­ also  true  whether  a  seaman's  geria, West  Africa,  he  left  his or­ Halls,  as  they  did  before.  phaned  niece,  Marie  Johns,  with­ Also  advocat'ed  is  "elimination  lieve  in  allowing  the  government  tled  to additional  and  future com­ claim  is  for  steamship  owner's  out support.  Will  members of  the  of  the  threat  of  compulsory  arbi­ to  continue  training  potential  pensation  for  an  unforeseen devel­ negligence  liability,  or  be.  it  a  opment  of  the  pre­existing  Injury  claim  for  maintenance  and  cure.  deck department  who  are familiar  tration"—with  which  we  are  strike­breakers!  with the  absence  of  the  brake lin­ heartily  in  accord.  But,—take  a  In  conclusion  we'd  like  to  say  mentioned  in  the  Rele^e.  The  The foregoing  ruling  was  made  ing  on  this  particular  winch  and  good  look  at  the  long  drawn  out  that' we  can't  see anything of  any  point'  of  distinction  of  the  deci­ in  the  following  case:  Bonici  v.  The  Standard  Oil  the  broken  condition  of  the  gear  arbitration  clauses  in  the  agree­ reaL benefit  to  the  rank  and  file  sions is whether  the seaman, upon  Co.,  of  N.  J.  shaft  lever,  please  communicate  ments signed  by  the NMU!  If  they  membership  of  the  NMU  coming  signing Ihe  Release,  honestly  and  U.S.C.C.  Appeals,  2nd  Cir­ . ­with the undersigned.  aren't  a  step  towards  compulsory  out  of  this convention,  and  all  we  understandlngly  knows,  and  can  cuit.  arbitration,  they are  plently  close  can  see is  the CP  getting a firmer  appreciate  the  full  extent  of  his  Yours very truly,  Hand, Clark  and  Patterson  Injuries,  so  that  the  amount  ac­ hold  on  the organization that they  to it!  !  Andrew  L.  Frye,  Circuit  Judges  (April 1939)  cepted  under  the  Release  bears  a  Why  the Change'?  have  been  using  as  their  own  I  3633  A.  Boulevard,  reasonable  relation,  in  terms  of  William  Mahler,  SIU  No.  2186  political  football!  Yes,  now  they  are  openly  advo­ g;""'  Jersey  City,  N,  J.  BOSTON  Vews  Bits  NOTICE  ill  f<;"  Signing a Reiease  Does Not Ciose Case  ­.w:  .  I  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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HOUSTON AGENT GIVES INSIDE DOPE ON NMU COMMISSARS GULF HEADQUARTERS REPORTS CONSIDERABLE HEADWAY SUGGEST TAX PAYERS LOOK INTO THINGS TEAMSTERS GIVEN SUPPORT BY BALTIMORE BRANCH COOPERATE WITH PATROLMEN SAILORS OBSERVE NMU GULF COMICALS TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE DISTRICT FINK SCHOOL SHIP GREETED BY MOBILE SIU MEMBERS LAKES DISPLAYING INTEREST IN COMING CONFERENCE RUMORED TIE UP BETWEEN WALL ST AND COMMISSION SIGNING A RELEASE DOES NOT CLOSE CASE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 21, 1939 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. I, No. 14 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1939 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c7e2925e560d532921806f7acaee3107.PDF 9e5b46d170f7a0f9e1e551dd7d8cef33 PDF Text Text ^USSSt  . i­ *  ^.r  SECURITY  IN  UNITY  ii  VOL. Ill  ­ OFFICIAL ORGAN  OF THE ATLANTIC  AND GULF DISTRICT,  SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION  OF NORTH  AMERICA  NEW  YORK, N.  Y.,  MONDAY,  JULY  21,  1941  No. 14  NEW CLOSED SHOP AGREEMENT: ROBIN LINE SIGNS WITH SEAFARERS UNION I  Bonus Beef  Decision  Up to Washington  Seas  Shipping Company  (Robin Line)  today signed an agreement  with  the  Seafarers'  International  Union, granting the Union closed shop  conditions  on  all  its  vessels.  Wages  and  working  conditions  under  the  contract  signed  compare  favorably  with  the  best  agreements  held  by*  doesn't even  class in  Direct  Intervention  of  the  White  House  saved  the  ship­ any union  in  the maritime  industry.  (The N.M.U.  <?>­ this field.)  'owners  from  a  showdown  with  the  Seafarers  International  Union  of  North  America  on  the  issue  of  the  War  Bonus,  Tin;  new  agreenient,  ob­ after  a  number  of  vessels  belonging  to  the  Robin  Line,  the  tained  in  spite  of  and  in  the  Calmar  Line  and the  South  Atlantic  Steamship  Co.  had  been  very  eoiirt,^  of,  a  War  Boinis  tied  up  in  Atlantic  and  Gulf  ports,  the  men  having  refused  beef  with This  Company,  is  a  to  sign  on  until  a  hike  in  the  bonus  had  been  granted  for  ringing  victory  for  the  mili­ African  and  Red  Sea runs.  4> tant  8.1.U.  The  Union  .action  wa.s  spread­ mission,  called  Brother  John  It  is  testimony  to the fight­ ing  and  the  siiipowners  weie  in  Hawk,  Secretary­Treasurer  of  the  ing spirit  of  the  Seafarers,  as  a  state  of  frenzy  over  hourly  Union,  on  July  7th,  and  notified  Josses  in  their  rate of  profit,  when  him  that  the  Commission  had  or­ distinguished  from  the  rot­ WASHINGTON.  D.  C.—By  a  Drastic  regulations  are  ten sell­out  tactics  of  the rnis­ the  Government  stepped  in  on  ders  from  Washington  to  man  220­149  vote,  the  House  of  Repre­ needed  to  protect  Uncle  Sam  tlie  basis  of  its  concern  over  "na­ the  tied­up  ships  at  ail  costs.  In  leaders  who  run  the  N.M.U.  sentatives  last  week  defeated  the  a  letter  substantiating  this,  the  tional  defense"  and  "lease­lend"  from  gouging  shipowners  be­ These  gents never  seem  to  be  vicious  anti­Union  provisions  of  efforts.  Capt.  Conway,  District  Maritime  Commi.ssion  official  had  cause  Uncle  Sam finds  "that  tlie  May­Connaily  Dili,  aimed  at  able  to  get  a concession  from  Manager  .  the  Maritime  Com­ the  following  to  say:  the  almighty  dollar  is  the  the  shipowners  without fink­ breaking  strikes  and  intimidating  measure  of  patriotism  of  ing  on  another  seamen's  Unions.  ".July  7, 1941.  "Mr.  John  Hawk,  Seci'etai'.v­Tieasiiier,  some  of  our  people."  union  (as  was  the  case  with  The  Bill  was  originally  an  Seafarers'  International  Union,  amendment  to  the  conscription  None  other  than  former  Con­ the  M.E.B.A.  strike  on  the  act,  which  called  for  the  seizure  2 Stone  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y.  gressman  Jolin  J.  Dempsey,  at  "Dear  Mr.  Hawk:  present  a  member  of  the  U.  S.  Export  Line)  or  selling  their  and  operation  of  stiaick  plants  by  "This will  conflrin  our  convei­eation  of  even  date,  wherein  you  Maritime  Commission,  is  respon­ own  rank  and file  down  the  tiie  Government  and  for  the  with­ were  inforined  that  the President  of  the  United  Stat<;.s  ha.s  advised  lioiding  of  defense  funds  from  be­ sible  for  •   the  above  statement  river.  the  U.S. Maritime  Commission  that tiie  vessels  now  tied  up  in  this  made  before  ttie  Senate  Com­ ing  paid  as  wages  tn  workers  The  S.I.U.  gels  it.s  agree­ who  had  participated  in  strikes  port  due  to  labor  dililcultles  must  In  the  irueie.st  «>?  the  defense  merce  Committee  last  week.  program sail immediately and  that the Commission  is to  take what­ Dempsey  was  testifying  on  a  ments  by  tlie  aetioiLs  of  an  in  so­called  defense  industries.  ever  action  nece.ssary  in  order  that  these  vessels  may  sail  at  the  "seizures" bill  that  came  up  for  a  alert  membership,  backing up  Only  the  clause  calling  for  the  earliest  possible  moment.  hearing  before  the  Committee.  officials  of  their  own  choice.  lowering  of  the  draft  age  to  28  "V'ery  truly  yours,  M.C.ManHitsat  Shipowners for  A  Change!  (signed)  Granville  Conway,  District  Manager,  North  Atlantic  District."  Faced  with  the  alternative  of<?>  releasing  the  vessels  or  having  them  manned  with  scabs  by  the  Maritime  Commission,  the  SIU  considered  it  to  the  best  inter­ ests  of  the  Union  to  take  the  first  choice,  stipulating,  however,  that  the  Maritime  Commission  Seas  Shipping  Company  and  the  Department  of  Labor  call  a  conference  of  all  shipown­ and  Alcoa  Steamship  Com­ ers  and  ail  maritime  labor  or­ pany,  each  had  a  new  addi­ ganizations  to  negotiate  an  all­ tion  to  their  dcepwater fleets  around  rise  in  War  Bonus  pay,  this  week.  The  S.S.  Robin  and  that  any  increase  thus  Sherwood,  a  C­2  cargo  vessel  achieved—or  if  unsatisfactory  to  of  7,100  gross  tons,  will  be  the  Union,  any  increase  achieved  delivered  to  the  Robin  Line  by  arbitration  between  the  SIU  in  New  York  on  Saturday.  dnd  the  shipowners  involved—  The  S.S.  Alcoa  Pilgrim,  a  would  be  retroactive  to  the  sign­ CVL  cargo  A'cssel  of  6,762  ing  of  articles  on  the  released  tons,  will  be  delivered  to  Al­ coa  at  San  Francisco.  ships.  The  shipowners  and  the  Mari­ Both  ships  will  be  manned  time  Commission  accepted  these  by  crews  belonging  to  the  stipulations  and  the  matter  was  Seafarers'  International  Un­ then  brought  up  for, n,  vote  by  the  membership  up  and  down  the  ion.  'coast.  The  members  in  all  Their  delivery  marks  the  branches  voted  decisively  to  ac­ completion  for  sei*vice  of  cept  the  proposed  course.  ninety­seven  of  the.  500  ships  Action  is  now  awaited  from  planned  under  the  Mari­ Washington,  to  continue  efforts  towards  a  settlement  of  the  jus­ time  Commission's  long­range  ^titled  S.I.U.  demand  for  higher  building  program.  The  Robin  Sherwood,  like  War  Bonus  pay.  Oftce  again,  the  S.I.U.  has  taken  the  lead  In  the  its  other  new  Robin  sister  "struggle  for  the  advancement  of  ships, will be able  to maintain  the  seamen's  interest.  But  this  a  speed  of  16^  knots,  which  time,  the  support  of  the  seamen  In. the  other  maritime  organiza­ reduces  the  passage  from  tions  is  needed  to  back' up  this  New  York  to  Capetown from  lead  and  make  it  successful.  26  to  16  days.  Robin, Alcoa  Add  Vessels  to  Their  Runs  Some  shipowners,  Dempsey  said,  have  flatly  refused  to  han­ dle  "urgently  needed  strategic  cargoes,"  because  they  could  get  more  money  haiuling  other,  goods  not  needed  in  defense.  Other  shipowners,  he  said,  are  trying  to  force  the  government  to  take  over  "old  tubs"  at  exorbitant  prices,  with  the  expectation  of  taking  them  back  "for  a  song"  after  the  emergency  is  over.  The  agreement  with  the  Robin  Line  was  signed  for  the  Union  by  John  Hawk,  Secretary­Treas­ urer,  and  will  be  placed  before  membership  meetings  up  and  down  the  coast  for  ratification.  An  election  wa.s  condiicted  by  the.  National  La. or  Relations  Board  on  all  Robin  Line  ships  recently  which  resulted  in  a  (Continued  on  Page  2)  Anti­Union Bill  Defeated by Big  Vote  in House  was  left,  intact  by  the  legislators,  after  all  the  anti­labor  provisions  had  been  voted  down.  It  is  ex­ pected  tliat  the  Senate  will  take  similar  action.  A  great  volume  of  pres^ire  from  labor  organizations  undoubtedly  had  to  do  with  the  defeat  of  the  union­baiting  pro­ visions,  wliioh  had  considerable  support  in  Congress  when  origi­ nally  intrndiiced.  Lobbyists  of  Atlantic  and  Pa­ Comparison  With  Previous  Systems  cific  .siiipowiiers  are fighting  des­ perately  for  including  in  the  bill  a  clause  guaranteeing  tiiem  "just'  comi>ensatlon"  for  any  services  they, may  be  required  to  perform  for  tlie  government.  "Patriotic"  saciifices?  That's  o.k.  for  the  Heretofore, several different common  seamen,  who  don't  know  When  I first'  heard  of  the  Mari­ any  better,  but  not  for  Joim  time  Commission's  plan  to  train  schemes have been put into efoliicers  for  the  American  Mer­ fect, and believe me, they fizzled. Shipowner!  chant  Service  I  was  not  siiinci­ We all recall the Cadet" system, ently  interested  to  read  tlie  par­ whereby a poor deluded clodhopticulars.  All  previous  attempts  in  per was sold on the idea of givthis  connection  have  been  so  ing three years of his life for grossly  misdirected  that  tlieir  $30.00 a month with a promise of failure was  a  foregone  conclusion.  a job if and when he got a liTlie  folloAving  men,  wlm  During  the  past  few  years  cense. Here's how IL usually quit  the  StS.  Raritan  rc­ there  has­ always  been  some  one  worked out. If the victim had any ccntly,  failed  to  return  the  cropping  up  In  Washington  with  brains at all, he would see that badge.s  given  them  to  get  a  brilliant  plan  tOstnnT­ont  offi­ he had to. do a sailor's work for in and  out  of  the Brooklyn  cers  on  an  assembly  line  basis.  If  less than half pay and no overArmy  Ba.se,  where  the  practical,  this  would  be  very fine,  time. Furthermore, three years but  experience  has  taught  us  that  spent on deck as an Ordinary or Raritan  tvas  stationed:  Able-bodied seaman . at Union it  cannot  be  done.  Oharles  Olson  In  order  to  intelligently  direct  wages would make him just as Arthur  B.  Johnson  the  work  of  seamen,  a  man  must  eligible for a third mate's examiMike  LaSaya  first  be  a  seaman  himself.  If  I  nation as the three years wasted understand  it  correctly,  this  new  on starvation wages. Naturally, Robert  G.  Haptfleiscfa  service  would  enroll  on'.y  the; the more intelligent ones joined They are  asked to  get  iii'  men  who  have  served  three  years  the Union and sailed In tlie touch  at  once  with  Mr.  In ­  their  respecti've  department's.  foc's'l. Just as naturally, tiidse Fasiek,  of  Smith and  John­ In  my  opinion,  the  new  system  stupid enough to work at those son.  at  80  Broad  Street,  has  several  virtues  and  so  far  no  wages were seldom intelligent one  has  been  able  to find  any­ enough to pass the examlnatlonN.Y.C.  Very  urgent!  thing  wrong  with  iL  .(Continued on Page 2). Finds  System  of  Training  Bonafide  Seamen as Officers First Practice I Step  ATTENTION  i  �Monday, July 21, 1941  T H  E  S E A  F A  R  E  R S '  LOG  More About  .Published  by the  ATLANTIC  &  GULF  DISTRICT  df the Seafarers^ International Union  of  North  America  ^Affiliated  with  the  American  Federation  of  Labor  HARRY  LUNDBBERG,  Acting  Internationa!  President  110  Market  Street,  Room  402,  San  Francjsco,  Calif.  K  ADDRESS  ALL CORRESPONDENCE  CONCERNING  THIS  PUBLICATION  TO:  "THE SEAFARERS'LOG"  rP.  O.  Box :25,  Station ,P,  New  York,  N.  Y.  ^PAoMetiBOwling Green 9­3437  l­i­'../'*  - L The  .shipowners  Avere  strangly  silent  when  They  stalled  negotiations  on  the  War  Bonus,  recently.  '  Their  previous  agreements  called  for  a  review  ,.of  the  Bonus  arrangements.  Their  enormous  profits' in/Dlv^  foreign  trade  made  a .Bonus  raise  entirely  feasible.  The  .sinking  of  the  Robin  Moor  underscored  the .justice  of  the  Union's  de­ mand  for  a  higher  Bonus  in  the  eyes  of  everyone.  Yet'­The  shipowners­stalled.  They  stalled  even in  the face  of  the: threat  of  spreading  Union  action  against  their ships.  And  this'stalling  took  place  at  a  time  Avhen  their  trade  is  most  lucrative  and  any  interruption  in  the  sailing  schedule  means a  dent  in  their  profits.  pi  Mi  'k- ROBIN  LINE  Finds System of Training Bonafide  Seamen asOfficers First Practical Step  engineers  to  put  In  a  couple  of  (ContUmed  from  Page 1)  The  few  I  have  sailed  with  who  hitches  on  a  stage coach.  did  succeed  in  passing  had  only  Generally,  the  consensus  of  one  outstanding  characteristic:  opinion  among  informed  deep­ THEY  WERE  100  PER  CENT  water  people  was  that  some  pie­ NON­UNION.  In  fact',  their  capac­ card  in  Washington  was  attemjib  ity  for  anti­labor  tendencies  were  ihg  to  impress  his  constituents'  only  exceeded  by  their  poor  sea­ back  home  with  his  noble  efforts  (Continued  from  Pufje  J)  manship.  One  outstanding  exam  to  circumvent  the  unions.  smashing,  virtually  unanimous  victory  for  the  S.I.U.  Shortly  af­ pie  I  had  the  pleasure  of  sailing  HoAVever,  this  new  plan  SeefflS  '  terwards  the  N.L.R.B.  certified  Avith  was  a  Grade  A fink  who  to  me  like  an  intelligent  system  the  S.I.U­  as  the  exclusive  bar­ would  have  been flattered  indeed  of  promoting worthwhile  and  cap­'  able  men  from  the  foc's'ls  and  gaining  agency  for  the  Robin  if  anyone  had  called  him  a rat.  Another  marine  abortion  was  thereby  cashing  In  on  expefieried;  Line  seamen.  The  N.M.U.  did  not  even  have  enough  support  on  tlie  establishment  of  the  school  not  to  be  gained  otherwise.  Fui'­ these  ships  to  be  able  to  chal­ sailing  ships  such •  as  the  NAN­ thermore,  by  helping  Union  men  lenge  the  S.I.U.  in  the  N.L.R.B.  TUCKET  and  the  JOSEPH  CON­ to  secure  an  advanced  rating,  the  RAD.  The  boys  paid  good  tponey'  relationship  between  the  officers'  elections.  The  Robin  Line  is  one  of  the  to. learn  the  rudiments  of  a  pio­ and  unlictiitsed .men  AvilPbe  on  a'  bijggest  in  the  vital  African  run,  fission  just  about  as  modern  as  much  healthier  basis.  with  constant'  additions  to  a  witchciaft.  The  experience  gained  I,  for  one,  would ,like  to  con­ . '  rapidly  expanding  fleet.  The  would  be  of  practically  no  VAlue  gratulate  the  author  Of  this  serv­ agreement  obtained  by  the  S.I.U.  oii  a  inodern  steamship,  and  Hve  ice  because  he  has  'shown'the  is  in  eveiy  sense  of  the  word,  a  fail  to  see  the  connection.  If  we  true  American  attitude  of  giving  big  victory,  and  one  more  impor­ are  to  require  our  offieerS  to  the  breaks  to  the  men  who  de­ ^  tant  sign  of  the  great  trend  to  serve  their'  apprentice.ships  on  serve  them.'  E.  A.  Boyd,  Dispatcher,  the  Seafarers'  International  Un­ sailing  Vessels,  we  would  suggest  New  Orleans  Branch.  ion  in  the  East.  It  looks  as if  the  that  the  railroads  force  all  their  militant  seamen  who  get  ahead  in  wages  and  conditions  are  seeking  Unity  under  the  banner  of  the  S.I.U.  Action Taken  Against  Perfomers  a  little  more  attention  to  their  '  obligations  as  Union  men.  Bro­'  Dear iBiothers:  The  time­honored  Fourth  draws  ther  Oliver  Ash,  who  just  recent­ to  a  very  quiet  clbse  for  the  boys  ,ly  joined  our  ranks,  soup's  up, '  who  ara  Avavming •  the  benches  misses  the  ship,  causes  quite  a  arourtd ­the cross­roads doAvn  here.  bit  of  rumpus  and  beats  it' to  Mo­ Why  did  they .stall V  With  nothing  more  to  do  than  to  bile  without  showing  lip  for  an  sit  and  box  our  gums  we  accounting.  Being  cha%ed  Al'ith  '  Can  it  be  that  they  consider  the  threat  of  Union  action  Conditions  on  the  S.S.  are around  of  a  unanimous  decision  that  such,  a  Trfal  Committee,  ,with  a  lacks  punch  behind  it?  Can  it  be  that  they  knbw  that  the'  Golden  SAVord,  recently  taken  a  few  lines  should  be  beat  out  detailed  accounting  before  them,  •   Union  has  insufficient  funds  with  AVhich  to  carry  on  a  long  oA­er  by the  Waterman Steam­ to  the  Log  so  the  boys  here  and  after  due  consideration  and  de­ test  struggle against  them?  ship  'Company  from  tlie  yon  may  be  in  the  know  of  the  bate,  recommended  that  this  bro­ ther  donate  50  bucks  to  the  Log  •   SAvord  Line,  proved  so  Tin­ doings  hereabouts.  We  wouldn't  be  a  bit  surprised.  and  upon  a repetition  of  such  ac­  ^  bearable,'  that  immediately  A  couple  of  the  lads  here,  to  tion,  his  book  be  lifted.  I  ,  '8o  far  they  have  only  stalled  on  increased  Bonus  paV.  upoiV  preseiitatifiu  nf  prn­ begin  with,  believe  we  should  tell  the  fellows  about  a  certain  gin­ Justly  deserved  Bonus  raises  are  being  withheld  from  the  te.st.s  by  the  S.I.U.  ercAv,  the  mill  here  on  the  water  front.  It  Seems  that  some  of  the  fellowa''  seamen  who  risk  their  lives  on  the  foreign  runs.  But,  wilt  Company  agreed  to  put  the  is  the  FRIENDSHIP  BAR  "(old  doii't  realize  Avhat  spots  they  put''\  the  cunning  of  the  shipowners stop  there?  How  long WiU  'it  ship  in  dry­dock  as  soon  as  Waterfront  Bar)  at  610  ­  13th  the  Organization  in  'at  times  be  before they stall  at increasing  basic  wages,  Or  eVeii  at  re­ t  reaeluVd  ilie  honu^  port,  at  Street,  opposite  the  Luckenbach  when  they  db  these  things.  Some  dock.  Several  of  the  boys  have  don't  think  of  it,  others  don't  newing  present  contracts  at  the  wages  and  conditiOn.s  Avon  Mobile'.  got  very  raw  deals  in  this  joint  care;  in  either  case,  the  results  by  the'Union  in  receiit  years?  The  Golden'  Sword,  under  its  of  late.  After  the  guys  spend  a  ­are  the  same.  previous  owners,  vvas_  manned  by  •  n  • »  bucks  and  get  a  little  lushed  From the looks of  things, the shipowners are getting ready'  art  NMU  'crew.  FUth  prevailed  few  up,  they' call  the  law  and  then  On' quite  a  few  of  the  ships  to  challenge the  Union and all it stands for,  all  over  the  ship.  Quarters  were  the  tomatoes  who  work  in  the'  coming  in  of  late,  the  sailors  tell  over­riin  with  vermin.  Sleeping  joint  appear  in  court  against  us  the  Mates  get  in  the  way  a  '  WIUL  WE  MEET  THE  CHALLENGE?  accorrimoclatiorts  were'  in ade­ them.  The  last  fellow  .paid  45  lot,  fooling  around  on  deck.  Na­ quatej"  many  of  the  crew  having  bucks  for  his  ride  up  tb  the  sta­ turally  this  doesn't  put  any  sugar  If  they  make  sure  that  the Union  is  Aveak,  that  it  has in­ to  sfeep'bh  cots.  tion  about  three  day's  ago.  For  sitfficienf  funds in  its treasury  with  which  to  back  up  strike  While  such  conditions  seemed  the  welfare  of  all,  we  recom­ on  the  Bosn's  disposition  either.  of  these  monkeys,  in  trying  action,  Avhat  is  to  prevent  the  shipoAvners  from  starting  to  to  prevail  with  nothing  done  mend  that  when  in  this  port  the  Some  to  make  a  name  for  themselves",  attack  even  those  meagre  gains  Avhieh  the T'^nion  has  already  about  them  by  tpe  great  "pro­ guys  steer  clear  of  this  place.  forget  they  are  paid  to  sail  as  gressive"  leadership  of  the  A  sfeene  from  the  record  eoniee  mate  and  not  as deck  hand.  How­ made?  NMU,  the'Seafarers'  International  to  mind  here,  that  we.  believe  Avill  ever,  it  wouldn't  surprise  us  in  This  state  of  affairs  is  an  alarm  signal  for  all  militant,  Union  did  not  believe  they  were  help  a  few  of  the  weaker  souls  the  least,  if  this  doe.sn't'  stop,  to  ­ conscientious  and  thoughtful'Union  men.  The  membership  .'fit  for  seamen  and  let  the  Com­ Avho  hit  the  booze  too  heavy,  pay  see  some  crew  give  the  mate  the  pany  know  so  at  the  very first  opportunity  to  be  the  whole  creAV  of  the  Seafarers  International 'Union  Avill  have  to  heed  the  ppportunjty.  The  Company  has  alarm  signal  if  they  are  to  retain  gains  won  and  improve  agreed  to  overhaul  tlie  quarters  to  get  a  cleaii­tip  job  done  on  a  and  see  how  he makes  out at thai.  ship  manned  by  the  NMU.  How  So,  as  we  Avrite  this,  we "bear  in  '  conditions further.  completely,  make  all  the  neces­ the  rank  dnd file  members  of  the  mind  the  old  saying,  "A  word  to  sary  repairs  and  do  a  thoruugli­ NMU  Stand  for  such  conditions  is  the  wise  is  sufficient."  THERE  IS  DANGER  AHEAD—  going  fumigation  job.  til  IT.  hard  tq  explain.  Time  to  wake  This  is  only  one  example  where  up,  NMU  men!  Then  there  is  the  Steward  on  '  '  Unless  the  membership  gets  doAVU  to'  brass  tacks.  Un­ 'the  S.I.U.,  upon  t'akihg  over,  has  —C.  E.  Normati,  No.  987 '  the  S.S.  Pan  Gulf,  friend  McRae,  Ie.ss  the S.I.U.  men  everyAvhere  prepare  to build  up .strf'ngth  who  oil  his  last'trip  tried  the  old" '  against  the  .shipoAvners'  cunning  attacks.  Unless  the  S.IlU.  two­pot  stuff  and  got.  his  ears" '  membership realizes its own  needs and  piles  up a  huge .strike  boxed  by  the  cqoks.  We  wonder  '  " fund  Avith  Avhich  to  back  up  the  battle  against  John  Ship­ .Seafarers' Log  AA'hat  tills  lad  is  trying  with  new  OAvner.  cooks  this  trip.  As a  penult man,'  he  was  treading  deep  water.  We'  ­ The  $5.00  Strike  Assessment  is  being  put  up  for  recoa­ Robert  Wlckfall  $5.00  hope  to  have  the' pleasure  of  a  '  sideration  in  a  coastAvise  referendum."  For  tl^­sake  of  main­ H.  U.  Hiir.st  ;  .............  1.00  visit [from  Captain  Smith  and  his  taining  improvements  already  won, for  the  sake  of  making'  William 'Ca.ssidy  ......  1.00  scow  and  dig  Into  this  a  mite.  us  boys'are'looking forvcartf  gains  commensurate  Avith  rising  prices  and  the  gi­owifig^ pro­ s;s. • ROBi# ADAIR  25.00'  to All  Monday  when  Brother  Biggs  Is  "  fits  of  the  employers,  for  the  sake  of  protecting  tlie  Unioii,'  SiS.  ALCOA'RATHPiNDER  l  ......  10.60  coming  dowin  )to  open  the  P&O  for  tihe  sake  of  safeguarding  your  own future  S:S.  JEAN  LAFITTE  2.15  contract..  A  few  of  :the  company  f  S;S.  ALCOA, RARTNER'..'  6 AO  officials  are  all  ready  to flush  " '  V^OTE FOR THE $5.00  STRIKE ASSESSMENT !  him  out  with  orocodite  tears"'  A  E,  SAven.son  ^  ^  1,00'  about  financial  ­reverses  and  so  A!  yofe ior the .Strike"Asse.ssmient  is  a  A'ofe'fof  k  ^rbifg  Gj.  W. Hallteitbegk  V .;.......  .V..... r...;  on.  So  we  ^havO  bought  him  a  *  Uuii^i.'f •   •  •  BUNDANC^  .  18.50"  parr  Oif  waior  wiiigs.  4;00  We  will  close,  as  one  of  the  ^  •  'rS:­/ ,­l  ^'Y.dte' lor  Strike  A.sse'ssm enf  is  A  vo;te' fof  ­higltei­'  J^qrvry  Hermes  ..................,.,....  .. v. ,  N.'MeGillfe­  r...  , .  l.Of)  boys . just  snagged  ­a .llvevohe  and t";  ­V' "f  ."I  W4^g|i,'.Ijjjgji'ef,bonus  pay  and  better kondition.s,''  there's ,­new  .businesa  to  Ttend  "tb  :A'.  I^atrbii  ....*..... ...*...  1.00  •qri­thq  Jiext floor.  •  ,  'vo.fe  fQr^'fhe' StHke''Ass^^^^  a  Vote'tof ;^:our.M^  "  •  v^Jratonii^iy,  fkB a  the greed  of  JoMv'ShT^OAvh^t'.''  ­r  Total • V    .. . \»  i'f v.'Vs  5'  :  •   Steely  White^  f :  July  4,  1941.  NilfiveFtiaHhal  ­'xSl  Honor  Boll  4'  i.oo  mi  • ­Jr­'­ i i'i ' '.'. ' "Li '  'A  �• ^s2E  Monday, July  21, 1941  THE  SEAFARERS*  LOG  Wl hat's  Doing  Ports  now_functioning  as  an  astute  dis­ patcher.  To  his  long  list  of  titles  July  10,  1941  has  now  been  added  that  of  July  7,  1911  "Shanghai"  Van  Horn.  This  Is  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  due  to  his  uncanny  ability  to  in­ Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  duce  the  men  to  take  some  of  Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  Shipping  has  been  good  and  This  Is  the  Port  of  Missing  the  ungodly  rust­buckets  that  business  is  picking  up.  Men­  Every  time  a  ship  comes  crawl  into  this  fair  port.  to  Philly  we  find  ourselves  hunt­ John  Hawk,  Sec.­Treas.,  signed  ing  in  every  conceivable  place,  the  increase  in  pay  with  NESSCO  One  rainy  day last  week  Collins  offlcldls  on  July 1.  It  took  a  while  even  in  the  Hail's  Smoke  House,  for  AKB.'S,  oilers,  firemen  and  showed  up  in  the  Hall  with  a  for  the xompany  to  come  across,  cooks.  The  curious  part  about  scrawny  sort  'Of  a  mutt  trailing  but  with  a  little  action  taken  by  this  is  that  when  no  ships  are  in  him.  He said  it  had  followed  him  the  sailors  in  hanging  up  the  port,  we  have­a  whole  horde  of  some  distance  and  just  wouldn'l  boats  for  a  .few  hours,  the  com­ the.  above­mentioned  species  go  away.  Flanagan  slarteil  to  call  pany  agreed  to  meet  the  SIU  for  Jumping  our  necks  for  jobs­  We  the  mutt  all  sorts  Of  dog  names;  the  wage  adjustment'.  can  tiake  It,  though.  (AinT  that  trying  to find  out  which  one  in  The  licensed  men  are  now  ask­ the  long  repertoire  it  would  re­ what  we're  here  for?)  ing  for  a  pay  boost­ spond  to.  Getting  no  other  re­ PHILADELPHIA  Two  Caimar  and  one  Waterman  ship  were  the  main  headaches  this  current  week.  The  list  ct  beefs  presented  to  us  from  all  three  would  make  a  good­sized  mystery  novel,  the  mystery being  '­howinell  these  ships  ever  man­ aged  to  sail  at  all  in  the  condi­ tion  they  were  in­  However,  we'  succeeded  in  adjusting  all  beefs  to  the  complete  satisfaction  of  nil,  concerned.  PROVIDENCE  SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH .AMERICA Atlantic fif Gulf District .V • H'd'  ,  Secretary­Treasurer's Office  .  j­ Room  213  —  2  Stone  Street,  New  York  City  P.  O.  Box  26,  Station  P  Phone:  BOwling  Green  9­3437  • H­i'  DIRECTORY OF BRANCHES BRANCH  ADDRESS  PHONE  NEW  YORK  2 Stone  St.  BOwling  Green  9­3437  Dispatcher's  Office  ..BOwling  Green  9­3430  BOSTON  330  Atlantic  Ave.  ...LlBerty  4057  PROVIDENCE  .. 465  South  Main  St. .. Manning  3572  BALTIMORE  ...14  North  Gay  St  Calvert  4539  PHILADELPHIA  ,6  North  6th  St  Lombard  7651  NORFOLK  25  Commercial  PI.  ,. Norfolk  41083  NEW  ORLEANS  309  Chaftrea  St.  .MAsmolia  3962  SAVANNAH  .....218 East  Bay  St  Savannah  3­1728  JACKSONVILLE  .136  East  Bay  St.  ....Jacksonville  5­1791  TAMPA  206  So.  Franklin  St.  .Tampa  M­1323  MOBILE '  66  So. Conception  St. Dexter  1449  TEXAS  CITY  ... 105  ­  4th  St.,  N.  .....Texas City  722  MIAMI  1348  N.E.  First  Ave,. Miami  2­2950  SAN  JUAN  8  Covadonga  St  .... San  Juan  1885  Things  are  very  busy  with  all  summer  boats  on  the  run.  The  S;S.  Meteor  of  the  Colonial  BALTIMORE  Line  is  on  the  New  York­NeW  Bedford  run.  The  strike  assessment  is  meet­ ing  with  the  0;K.  of  most  of  the  members  in  this  port.  We  want  to. say  right  here  and  Getting  hard . to  And  replace­ now  that  we  apologize  to  the  dog.  ments mow.  Even  getting short  of  No  offense  meant,  Harry.  Flana­ ordinaiy  .seainon.  Fraternally,  gan  vows  that  if  lie  wants  to  Ventilation  and  heating  :seem  Most  members  of  the  SIU­SUP  rest  among  the  membership  and;  chase  a  mutt  away  next  time,  he  J.  E.  Lapham,  Agent,  to  ­be  seasonal  issues  on  all  and  in  fact  the  .membership  of  now­ that  he  no  longer  has  to  pay  ships.  During  spring  and  sum­ is  going  to  csll  him  a  real dirty  the  majority  of  the  bona fide  ma­ out  the  NMU's  dough  to  main­ mer,  the  former;  during  autumn  name.  ritime  unions  know  by  this  time  tain  "peace"  pickets,  he  feels ­as  The' Three  Musketeerar,­' •   and  ­winter,  the  latter.  If  the  that  the  drive  by  the  Communist'  if  everything  ie  going  to  be  all  HJ.C,, Ho. ­MS;  JiF.v  ,No."542;  shipowners  would  anticipate  July  .5  1911  Party  to  obtain  control  of  the  en­ right.  However,  Joe  is  badly  W.B.,  No.  1994.  these  issuOs,  perhaps  dt  would  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  tire  maritime  industry  is  well  mistaken.  enable  them  to  keep  original  Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  under  way. ­The  dissolving  of  the  •   The .sudden  switch  in  the  party  crews  on  their  ships.  We  attrib  Tills  lias  been  another  slow  Maritime  Federation  of  the  Pa­ line  was­enough  to  convince  even  ute  the  tremendous  turnover  Of  week  due  to  the  fact  that'  the  cific  and  the  turning  over  of  its  the  stupidest  NMU  member  that  the  nien  mostly  to  the  first  im­ ships  have  almost  quit  coming  powers  to  the  completely  comnui­ j  his  Union  was  Commie­conti'olled  July  2,T941  pression  they  get ­Of  any particu­ over  here,  but  when  they  do  ar  nist  controlled  Maritime  Commit­ and  the  revolt,  long  smoldering,  •   lar ­ship,  and all  the  adjustments  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  rive,  I  suppose  that  they  will  tee  of  the  CIO  WasThe first  move  is  about  to  burst  tnto flames.  It  Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  made  to  remedy  these  faults  ­come  in  bunches.  made  in  the  new  Commie  blitz  probably  has  never  entered  Joe's  Judging  by  the  New  Orleans­ may  never  tend  to  change  the  after 'the membership  of  the  ACA  head  that  maybe  the  MFOW,  the  Say,  do  any  of  you  brothcrr,  shipping  lists.  It  would  appear  original  impression.  A  solution  need  hot  weather?  If  you  do,  just  (radio  operators)  balked  at  their  MC&S,  and  the  ACA  would  pre­  •   of  this  whole  thing  would  be  to  that  shipping  is  very  poor  here.  come  down  to  this  Long  Horn  Commie  leaders'  attempt  to  push  fer  to  go  their  own  autonomous  However,  such  is  not  the  case.  have  these  matters  taken  care  of  State.  You  won't  be  disappoint­ them  into  the  NMU,  and  some  of  way  instead  of  being  merged  into  We  shipped  111  men  last  Week,  during  off  seasons  instead  of  ed­  My  shoe  soles are  melting  off  the  wiser  members  of  the  MFO'A'  the  NMU.  He  probably  hasn't  got  waiting  Tor  things  to  'happen,  and  the  list  Was  reduced  from  walking  along  these  docks.  I  realizing  that  they­also  were  de­ around  to  thinking  that  maybe  .  e08  registered'to  155.  The  over­ thus  creating  last­minute  dis­ need  asbestos  shoes  for  this  stined  for  the  NMU  pushed  over  bis  own  membership  mighf  not'  •   flow  of  men  here,  of  course,  is  turbances.  We  have  many  Illus­ tlie  vote  on  CIO  alfiliation.  want  their  Union  to  take  in  the  '>  partly  caused  by  the  Delorleans  place.  trations  of  thid  kind  of  Cases.  being  turned  over  to  the  Navy.  "We  have  a  tug  in  port  by  the  However,  Commie  leadership  MFOW  and  the  others.  Or  maybe  >  We  don't  have  to  stretdh  our  This  threw  about  80  men  on  the  name  of  Samson,  and  while  she  feeling  that  both  the  ACA  and  he  has  thought  about  these • ­ ' Imagination  to  know  what  wouid  New  Orleans  list  and. that  natur­ was  in  Tampa,  three  or  four  of  the  MFOW  oan  be  taken  care  of  things  and  just  doesn^'  give  a  happen  if  some  shipowner  were  ally  makes  a'dffferenoe.  Even  so,  the crew  quit. I  suppose that  they  ai­e  going  ahead  with  their  orig­ damn  about  what  they  want.  Af­ ­ '  to  get  a  room  or  suite  of  rooms  we  cannot  always  get  the  Able  figured  that  it  was  going  to  be  ter  all,  Joe  is  just  like  the  rest  in  some  well­known  hotel  and  Seamen  to  man  the  ships  and  iiot,  so  they  proceeded  to  take  inal  plan  to  create  a  phoney  all­ of  us;  he  has  a  boss  and  he  has  ,  found  faulty  ventilation  in  the  more  than  once  last  week  we  three  of  tlie  fans  with  them,  the  union  unity  front  at  the  NMU'.«  to  take  orders.  summer,  or  a  broken­down  heat­ were  forced  to  sail  a  ship  short­ crew  informed  me.  Now,  this  Cleveland  convention  in  the  hope  One  of  the  primary  moves  in  that  the  maritime  industry  in  ing  system  in  the  winter.  No  handed.  kind  of  tiling  sliould  not  be  al­ general  and  the  American  mari­ the  latest  offensive  against  Amep­ doubt,  he  would  make  more  noise  The  .survivors  from  the  Robin  lowed,  as  I  am  of  the  opinion  ican  control  of  the  Merchant  Ma­ "^  ,  than  the  combined  crews  of  all  Moor  came  in  last_week  on  tlie  that  the  brothers  should  he  time  unions  in  particular  will  be  rine  will  be  the  inflltratiori'  of  "  his  .fihips,  and  he  certainly  Delargentino,  and  they  appeared  brought  up  on  charges  and  made  fooled  enough  into  thinking  that  Commie  shock  troops  into  the  the  Commies  have  gained  one  woudn't  go  to  the  same  hotel  in  good  shape  despite  the  hard­ ranks  of  the  SIU­SUP,  CTU,  to  return  them,  or  have  their  hundred  per  cent  control.  again.  Need  any  more  be  said  on  partly  caused  by  the  Delorleans  books  taken  up.  MMPA,  MEBA,  ILA  and  other  The  Voice  of  the  Federation's  unions.  Their  tactics  will  be  the  this  subject?  ­ ships  they  suffered.  It  was  re­ This  kind  of  performing  will  W.  Buckman,  oiie  of  our  mus­ ported  that  the  Master  of  the  Del­ tend  to  give  our  Union  a  black  claim  that  the  West  Coast  Marine  usual  disruption  brought  on  by  keteers,  is  still  laid  up  with  a  argentino  seemed  to  adopt  the  at­ eye,  and  we  can't  afford  to  have  Cdoks  and  Stewards,  the  MFGW.  performing,  quicky  strikes,  per­ broken  ankle.  He is  doing  as  well  titude  that  these  men  were  refu­ too  • many  things  of  this  kind  and  tlie  SUP fire  expected  to  send  sonal  beefs,  etc.,  etc.  They  will  as  can  be  expected,  but  it  will  bo  gees  and  not  survivors.  Tliey  thrown  up  to  us  during  these'  "rmik  and file  delegates"  to  the  try  and  work  up  hard  fooling  be­ quite some  time  before  lie  can  goL  Were  denied  Hie  use  of  the  swin  times,  as  we  all  know  that'  ­tlie  NMU  convention  is  typical  of  tween  SIU  and  SUP  members.  around  again.  We're  all  pulling  • ming pool  and  had  to  be  com­ shipowners  are  trying  at  ail  Cojminie  tactics.  These  so­called  They  Avill  insinuate  against  East  pletely  dressed  when  on  the  times  to  discredit  the  Unions, and  "rank  and file"  delegates  have  Coast  men  to  West  Coast  men  for  him.  iioit  been  named  according  to  the  and  against  West  Coast  men''to  promenade  deck,  in  spite  of  the  to  break  them  up.  The  eminent  Brother  Van  copstitution  of  their  Unions,  but  general  practice  with  passengers  Horn,  destroyer  of  happy  homes,  So,  Brothers,  don't  let  this  kind  wyi  have  full  voice  and  vote  at  East  Coast  men.  Be  on  yoiir.  i  of  wearing  skibbies  or  less  in  the  finder  of  lost  souls,  etc.,  ^tc­,  is  of  thing  Irappen  on  your  ship,  or  tlie  NMU  convention  in  order  guard  against'  these  practices.  ­ tropics.  The"  Bar  was  closed  lo  tug,  if  you  can  prevent  it.  The  Commies  are  throwing  all  j  that  the  internal  revolt  in  NMU  they  have  to  win  this  battle­1 /  them*at first,  but  later  they  were  D.  L.  Parker.  (• ah« be  suppressed  and  their  vote  .nllowecl­  soft'  firinks  and  beer,  They  have  to  win  it  or  they  are  iis«d  to  create­the  new  National  through.  We  licked  them  before,  with  hard  drinks  for  the  ofTlcers.  lil'dustrial  Maritime  Union.  Now,  while  These  restrictions  let's  do  it  again.  might  have  been  very  "welt'  for  Strangely  enough,  a  great'  deal  William  McKay,  .  ­ moral  and  physical  health  of  of  the­opposition  to  the  new  set­ Baltimore  Agent  . ^  The  following  have  been  the  Men  on  the  beach  at  up  comes  from  the  rank  and file  the  boys,  it  occurs  to  us  that  suspended  from  the feea­ BEAUMONT,  TEXAS,  are  of  the  NMU.  Joe­Curran's. fore­ they  • d   eserved  ievery  considera­ farm's  International'  Union  tion  to  offset The  hardships  Usu­ advised'  to  get  in  touch  bodings  of  internal  revolt  within  of  North  America  for  ally  associated  vVith  life  In  an  Avith  W.  H.  Parley,  Score­'  his  own' union  had 'him  a' much­ .+  ninety­riine  years  for  con­ opefi hbat.  tary of  ILA Local' No. TBlO.  worried  man  up  until  "  Hitler  ,  The  following  Brothers .  Of  course,  it's all  over  now  afnd  Brother  Parley  is  getting'  blitzed  against  Russia  arid  tlie  dneit  nnbeepming  of  Union  have  Mail  in  the  Jackson­ ]  plirty  line  changed  overnight  I'm  sure  every  mernber  is  proud  men:'  quite a  number  of  calls for  ville  XJmbn  Hall:  from flown  'with  war  to  down  and  Happy  that  dll  hands'were'  ^GeoT^e 'Egad; No.' 142  seamen  and  has ­agreed  to  E.  A.  Carton,L  .  B.  Lay­ with  peace.  saved.  T.  b. JeriseiCNo:  215?i  It  is  typieal  ­of  Joe's  mental  tpn,  Robert  Morton,  Pred  ,  The  Delargentino  sails  July  3  ship  SIU  ' men  to  such  D.  Brooks, No. 2174  for  .the  Canal  Zone,  provided  We  jobs.'Make sure  to i­egister'  equipment  that  he  believes  It  was  Shields,  John  Blessing,  S.  i  i  can  rake  up  enough  Able  .teamen  • Hyith him  if  yott  are on  the  "NMlPs  sponsorship  of.  the' APM  Jones. El Win  Jenkins, John'  J. ­Swim, No. 168  arid  other. _,phon^  peace  move­ to  man  her.  A.  Giblin,  P­2180  beach  at  Beaumont.  4  ments  .thai  wps  criVging  the'' 'in  E.  ­A­  Boyd.  sponse,  he  hollered,  "Here,  here,  Collins!"  When  the  lioiind  heard  that,  he  howled,  put  his  tail  be­ tween  his  legs,  and  lan  out  of  the  Hall,  as  if  the  imps  were  af­ ter  him.  It  i.s  our  opinion  that  he  is  probably  still  running.  *  News and 'Views  The 'Bcatle Is On: On Guard Against Phoney NMLI' Tactics! HOVSTON TSEW ORLEAISS Sitspended  Fot 99 Years  NOTICE  NOTICE  f  J"  •  UL kn\  1  �t'^i.--;- .^Avu^v-'v -1-:--:^.*!*:,^'-.:' *'I'  • s=  •   i  1'  "^4­ THE  SEAFARERS'  LO G  Resolution  on  Headquarters  WHEREAS,  the  maintaining of  the  District  Headquar­ j7Tj<r'  :  ters  Office  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  stipulated  by  i|,''t*!',/^the amended  constitution, has  ployed td  bj^e Jmj^raeti;  ­  as  it  prevents  the  Secretary­Treasurer* from  4:1 Mil­  Vfunctioning effectively  for the welfare  pf  the or'gani­ .:  U" :  ;  Jsaztion by  not  being in contact from  day to day with  :  ''i  the  activities in  the  ports and  with the needs  of  the  ^seafaring membership and  '  '  "•   '  '  WHERE AS,  keeping  open  a  Washington  office  has  ,,  .  jiroved  to  be  a  burdensome  expense  to  the.Hnion  What's Doing —  ^941  THE"$1.A­YEAR MEN"RACKET  Ever  since  the "national  emergency"  began  there  liae  been  a  Around the Ports  veritable flood  of  shipowners,  nianfactiirers  and financiers  coming  to Washington  to "sacrifloe  ali" and  work  for  the Govei­nnient  at  the  miserable  wage  of  $1.(M)  per  year.  Much  as  we  admired  this  July  12,  1941.  self­abnegating  devotion  shown  by  the  men  who  captain  the  in­ dustries,  we  have  always  had  a  faint  suspicion  that  the sacrifices  The  Seafarers'  Log  made  by  these  gents  were  not  altogether  unconnected  with  a  bit  Dear  Sir  &  Brothers:  of  lobbying  and  wire­pulling  wliich  would  prove  sooner  or  later  Shipping  has  slowed  down  a  to  be  so  beneficial  as  to  off­set  the  great  sacrifices  offered.  How­ little  here  in  the  last  ten  days,  ever, we  took  the fl.OO per  jear wage  on face  value, as far  a.s  the  but  it  is  still  almost  impossible  outright  financial  benefit  was  concerned.  But  even  here,  we  have  to  get  everything  out  with  a  full  crew.  Coal­burning firemen  are  been a  bit  naive.  "The  impression  that  dollar­a­year  men  brought  into  the  de­ at  a  premium.  fense  set­up  are  giving  their  services  to  the  government  at  great  We  will  have  the  tug  Ivanhoe  i:!  and  c:  personal  saciriflce  was  exploded  In  the  House  this  week,"  says  a  out  in  August  for  a  full  crew  and  i­eport  fyom  Washington.  WHEREAS, the membership has recognized these facts no  prospect  for  men  around  here.  "Congressman  W'oodruni,  in  charge  of  a  deficiency  bfll,  dis­ by approving the action taken at the Agents' ConThe  hall  has  been  moved  to  25  closed  that these officials are given  an expense  allowance of  $25.00  ference in Washington recently to move the HeadCommercial  Place  down  by  the  (TWKNTV­FIVB  DOLLARS)  A  DAY!  In  addition,  he  said,  many  quarters Office to New York, therefore be it ferry  building  and  all  hands  con­ of  them  continue  to  draw  salaries  of  from  $10,000  to  .$100,000  RESOLVED, that we amend Article X, Sec. 2 and Arcerned  are  better  satisfied.  Had  from  corporations  they  represented  before  tliey  came  to  Wa.sli­ the  good  fortune  to  bum  a  radio  ington.  ticle XI, Sec. 1 of the Constitution and any other from  Brothers  Meachem  and  Wil­ "  "All  told  there are Bll  "$1.00­A­Year"  men  and  1201 persons  article in the Constitution that refers to Washingliams  on  the  Alcoa  Prospector  serving without  the dollar,  all  entitled  to the  expenses stipulated."  ton, B.C. as District Headquarters, by substituting for  the  hall.  Now  the  boys  get  So  the  $1.00  a  year  wage  turns  out  to  be  a  $25.00­A­DAY  the words "New York" in place of "Washington, all  the  baseball  scores.  racket!  The  shipping  news  is  so  bad  in  B.C." as the place for the District Headquarters, Next  time  you  can spare  the tears  when  you  hear of­the  patri»  the  local  papers  we  never  know  and be it further otic .sacrifices  of  other such  public spirited  industrialists.  when  a  ship  has  been  here  until  RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be placed on we  read  where  she  has  sailed.  So  the same referendum ballot as the Strike Assessment after  this,  when  any  of  you  Bro­ Resolution, and that the period of time for voting thers  are  in  oyr  fair  city,  give  us  a  ring  and  we  will  get  there.  on both shall be as recommended by the SecretaryIt  won't  be  long  now  until  Treasurer, from July 28 to Sept. 1, 1941 inclusive. (The  following  Resolution,  proposing  a  rervote  on,  th«  nominations  are  open  for  officers  {Adopted unanimously by the N. Y. Branch at its and  we  would  like  to  see  the  $5  Strike  Assessment  was  passed  unanimously  at  the  New  Regular Meeting on July 14, 1941) ballots  loaded  with  names  this  York  Branch of  the S.I.U.  on  Monday, June  23, 1941).  year,  as  that  would  give  a  little  competition  and  more  interest  WHEREAS,  it  is  the  opinion  of  many  members  and  offi­ in  the  voting.  cials  of  this  Union  that  our  Strike  Fund  is  at  present  too  Seems  as  though  the  shipyards  have  got  most  of  the  sailors  insigfiifieant  to  serve  as  a  substantial  i­eserve  fund  in  case  around  here  and  more  trying  to  of  emergency,  and  change Bro. Underwood was un- get  in  thera  every  day.  WHERE.AS,  we  all  know  that  the  shipowners  are  con­ Brother  McKay  and  I  were  in  able to turn the money over to stantly  building  tip  their financial  reserves  in  preparatioil  his successor, so he has turned the  City  of  Brotherly  Love  July  of  schemes  to  take  back  gains  made  by  the  Union  in  recent ^  that money, plus 37c of his own, 5th,  but  got  there  too  late  to  see  years and­to  deprive  u.s  of  the,  weapon  of  organized strength  to this office, as a Donation to any  Oif  the  Musketeers.  Maybe  better  luck  next  time.  which  alone  made  possible  these  gaims,  and  the Log. He  wants  this  published  to  The  Tugboat  operators  have  WHEREAS,  experience  has  shown  us  that  in 1921,  when  clear  his  name  as  regards  the  seen  the  light  and  going  isn't  so  the  shipowners  Avent  to  bat  to  take  away  improved  condi­ ?1.63  balance  in  the  ship's  fund.  • tough.  About  ail  We  have  to  do  tions  won  by  the seamen  during  the last  war, it  Avas  lack  of  is  ask  and  we  receive.  Editor  of  the  Seafarers  Log;  Fraternally  yours,  We,  the  undersigned,  wish  to  A.  W.  Armstrong,  N.  O.  Agent  Brother  Hansen  is  having  a  adequate Strike  Funds that finally  licked  the  Unions in  that  hard  time  keeping  peimaueiit  struggle,  and  notify  all  members  of  the  Union  to steer  clear  of  the  Marine  Hos­ waves  out  of  his  Pontiac's  fen­ WHEREAS,  Ave  are  resolved  not  to  allow  a  repetition  of  pital  in  Norfolk,  Va.,  as  the  con­ ders.  Seems  as  though  every  that  distastrous  experience  of  1921  to  take  place  and  to  ditions  are  terrible.  Especially  truck  in  town  has  kissed  it  some­ throw  US  back  once  more  into sea  slavery,  and  where.  the  grub.  It  is  not  fit  for  a  dog,  WHEREAS,  Ave  as  members  of  this Union,  the Seafarers'  much  less  a  sick  man.  Cock­ We  will  have  to  be  on  guard  roaches  overrun  the  place,  also  Will  the  following  bro­ more  than  ever  against  the  com­ International  Union  of  North  America,  OAve  a  definite  re­ practically  every  room  has  a  thers  who  were  in  the  mie  faction  now  that  the  books  sponsibility  to  the  organiization  to  help  build  it  strong  and!  family  of  mice.  They  are so  tame  are  open  and  plenty  of  the  men  make  it  mighty  and  impregnable  against  any  and  all  at­ •  'jsjik  that  when  you  put  your  shoes  on  "SEATRAIN  TEXAS"  are  coming  over.  The  better  men  about  May  1st,  communi­ have  seen  how  a  democratic  tacks,  and  they  walk  up  and  investigate.  WHEREAS,  it  can't  be  denied  that  each  and  every  one  When  you  tell  the  head  doctor  cate  with  me  at  once:  Union  comes  to  the  front  with  of  us  is  today,  thanks to  the  Union,  in  a  position  to  pay  at  • about anything  he  just  laughs  at  iron­clad  agreements  and  condi­ WALDO  GRIPE  tions  that  are second  to  none  and  you  and  tells  you  that  you  should  least  the  small  sum  of  Five  Dollars  ($5.00)  in  the  interests  ;  V­sif!  BOGART  100%  for  the  membership.  be  grateful  to  be  getting  what  of  ourselves  and  our  organization,  Now  Therefore  Be  IT  NURSE  So  steady  as  she  goes  and  on  yon  receive.  Also  he says  that  he  RESOLVED,  that  the  question  of  a  Five  Dollar  ($5.00)  A.  W.  Armstrong,  to  a  bigger  and  stronger  S.I.U.  can't  do  anything  about  it.  Strike  Assessment  be  re­submitted  to  the  membership,  and  New  Orleans Agent, SIU  .  If  you  go  to  the  Dietician  she  Bud  Ray,  Norfolk  Patrolman  be it further  £ets  Lough  and  gives  you  hell.  OWEN  L.  CLAGETT  Also  she  tells  you  if  you  don't  RESOLVED, that  the period  of  voting shall be six  Aveeks,  (Jake  the  Snake)  like  it  here,  go  somewhere  else.  and  be  it finally  We  have  your, shipping  pa­ Sincerely  yours,  RESOLVED,  that  caeh  member  understanding  the  score  July  5,  1941  pers  and  discharges  in  the  I  A.  L.  G.,  No.  5978.  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  New  Orleans  Office.  Let  us  give  vigorous  support  to  this  resolution  on  all  vessels  and  Arthur  L.  Grisham  Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  know  where  you  wish  them  in  all  ports.  Joslus  Cuillar,  G  116  Had  a  very  busy  week  down  sent.  L.W.M.,  A.2862  (Signed)  IIoAViird  Ouinier,  No.  478;  Earl  K.  Riley^  here.  The  Army  transport  service  Dispatcher  E.  Boyd,  C.  B.  Walker,  No.  1031A  No.  537;  Douglas  Muncaster,  No.  397;  Clar­ called  on  us last  week  for  24  men  New  Orleans  Branch,  SIU  Jas.  C.  Hanson,  No.  2698  ence  E.  Norman,  No.  987;  C.  E.  Martinez,  as  members  of  the  S.S.  Irwin  Attention  (Army  transport),  paying  Union  No. 2676 ; Charles Moulaison,  No. 1228; F. L.  ANTONIO  C.  OLINICH  wages  but  no  overtime.  Only  Hart, No. 488;  W. Carlin,  No. 4981;  W. Paul  .  Get  in  touch  with  Agent  succeeded  in  giving  them  16  and  Oonsorchik,  No.  749; Arthur  Thompson,  No,  Thompson  at  the  New  York  had  the  Army  send  two  trucks  2888;  F. E,  Hathaway,  No.  86.  down  here  t.o  fake  them  back  to  office  of  the  Union,  Impor­ Charleston,  S.  0,,  as  expenses  for  tant.  transportation  was  to  difficult  to  stand­by  work  or  Ibis  ship,  they  •   Wish  the  membership  would  Patrick Walsh  reimburse  through  the  Army  Fi­ certainly  had  no  reason  to  holler  only  learn  not  to  get  drunk  at  '  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA.  Get  in  touch  with  your  at­ about  cooperation  now.  On  the  sailing  time  because  we  have  a  nancial  Corp.  July  9,  1941,  torney  regarding  the  settle­ iii  «  S  •   other  iraud,  they  wanted  a  whole  hard  tliue  Iryliig  Lo  get  anyone  Elditor  of  the  Searfarers'  Log:  ment  of  your  case  against  the  Also,  last  Sunday  the  Govern­ crew  and  I  told  them  that  we  oh  a  pier­head  junjp.  ^Pirst  thing  In  the  New  Orleans financial  ment  called,  with  the  Italian  would  furnish  them  a  crew  for  the  company  will  demand  is  that  report  for  W/E  July 12.  you  will  Waterman  Steamship  Co,  steamer  S.S.  Clara  in  commis­ transportation,  subsistence  and  we  break  down  on  the  manning  ­find,  under  collections  made  by  sion.  Inasmuch  as  the  Maritime  wages  back  to  Savannah.  After  a  scale,  as  they  have  to  run  short­ A.  W.  Armstrong,  Agent,  a  mie­ Commissioner  had  some  standing  little  social  discussion,  we finally  handed  up  and  down  the  coast,  cellanepus  item  of  .$2.00,  donated  by  and  could  ppt  get  a  sufficient  furnished  the  whole  crew  and  she  anyway.  If  a  man  wants  to  per­ to the  Log  by  CurtLss  Underwood,  number  of  men  to  take  the  ship  sailed  for  Newport  News.  form,  let  him  quit  the  job  so  as  « No.  2:  WINSTON 6. WIGGAN  out  to  sea,  fhey  called  on  us  for  to  give  the  other  fellows  on  tho ,  This  Brother  was  in  charge  of  Died  at  Providence,  R.  I.  Also  had  the  M.S.  Wilimoto  in  beach  time  enough  to  make  the  cooperation  in  sending  the  ship  the ship's  fund  while  on  the  Sea­ June  20,  1941  ship to  Newport  News shipyard.  I  here  and  after  settling  ali  dis­ job,  because  Avhen  he  sobers  ui)'  :  >•   (i.­ train  New, York.  He  left  the ship  *  informed  the  Maritime  Commis­ putes  and  taking  some  of  the  thei*e  is  always  another  job  wait­ and  a  successor  was  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Title A name given to the resource July 21, 1941 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: ROBIN LINE SIGNS WITH SEAFARERS UNION BONUS BEEF DECISION UP TO WASHINGTON M.C. MAN HITS AT SHIPOWNERS FOR A CHANGE ANTI-UNION BILL DEFEATED BY BIG VOTE IN HOUSE ROBIN, ALCOA ADD VESSELS TO THEIR RUNS FINDS SYSTEM OF TRAINING BONAFIDE SEAMEN AS OFFICERS FIRST PRACTICAL STEP WILL WE MEET THE CHALLENGE? SIU CREW HAS SHIP TAKEN OVER FROM NMU OVERHAULED TAMPA AGENT CITES CASES, ACTION TAKEN AGAINST PERFORMERS SUSPENDED FOR 99 YEARS RESOLUTION ON HEADQUARTERS THE "$1 A YEAR MEN" RACKET WARN MEN TO STEER CLEAR OF NORFOLK HOSPITAL WANTS ACCOUNT STRAIGHTENED OUT RESOLUTION Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/21/1941 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. III, No. 14 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1941 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f8fa40acf89f3f9527c536ac399cf398.PDF edd2d24f410e14fb7c1591cbedf27171 PDF Text Text offTumi. 0!B,&MS &t Tss jom msnaoT, ttBAFABElS' XVIBIirASIIIirAli imiOfI OT HOBZH AXDOOA NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. JULY 21. 1944 VeL VI. No. 21 Union To Appear SUP-SIU Members Feared Before War Labor Lost In Munitions Blast Board On Electricians At Port Chicago Navy Dock NEW YORK, N. Y., July 21—Briefs have been filed before the National War Labor Board by John Hawk, At­ lantic and Gulf District Sec'y-Treasurer of the SIU of NA' PORT CHICAGO,r CalifJuly 18—terrific blast at the Naval ammunition load­ in a continuing dispute regarding the ratings of Chief and ing dock here last night cost the lives of 80 merchant seamen, an estimated 300 Naval 2nd Electricians on many of the Class Cl, C2, C3 and C4 pfersohnel, and two ships manned by civilians. One of the vessels, the E. A. Bryan of the vessels sailing for companies un-^ Asst. Engineer, with the 2nd (Oliver J. Olson Lipes was under contract to the SUP and manned with a full SUP-SIU der contract to the Union. The NWLB announced this Electrician responsible to Engin­ crew. One SUP-SIU Oil Barge also was lost with all hands. No accurate count has been week that the formal hearing of eers in charge only when tending the War Shipping Panel will take winches. The rules also call for completed as yet by the Naval authorities. limiting their duties to electrici place in Washington, D. C., Mon­ day, July 24. At this hearing tes­ ial work only; and deems no "re­ other was "only sives" and the The destroyed vessels were the timony for both the shipowners fusal of duty" in case an electri­ slightly loaded' when the blasts 10,000-ton Quinault Victory, a and the Union will be heard and cian should refuse to perform occurred. work which would render him Victroy ship delivered a week ago recommendations will be made. Capt. John Hendrickson and liable to electrocution. by the Oregon Shipbuilding Cor­ The Union has already submit­ poration at Portland, Ore., and seven members of his crew of for­ ted proposals calling for $207 per As well as that the proposals the 7,500-ton E. A. Bryan, a Lib­ ty-one assigned to the Bryan month for Chief Electricians and call for many overtime provisions erty ship delivered by Richmond were on authorized shore liberty $184 per month for 2nd Electri-1 on the questions of installing adYard No. 2 March 8. Both yards last night and were presumed to cians, wages, which of course will ditional equipment and work af­ in the crew . CAMDEN, N. J.—After a fifty- are in the Henry J. Kaiser organi­ be safe. Of fifty-twp be increased by the percentages ter 5 PM and before 8 AM. of the -Quinault Victory sixteen one-day crossing- of the Atlantic zation. The Quinault Victory was and bonuses being paid under the The Union will be represented with ""a cargo of cork from Portu­ operated by the United States had shore passes and eight of present war-time condition. at the hearing by Brother Hawk, gal, the 50-year-old four-masted Steamship Lines and the Bryan these had reported in this after­ Proposed working rules make Paul Hall, New York Agent and barque Foz Duoro is now at Cam- by the Oliver J. Olson Company. noon. the Chief Electrician responsible Matthdew Dushane, Washington Observers marveled that the -den;^^...J.-She is the first jlarge One of the ships, according to to the Chief Engineer or the first - Representative of the SUP-SIU. sailing ship to enter the Port of Captain Goss, was loaded with damage^ Ii«d--i-iwjt-- -been even Camden in the last fifteen years. "several thousand tons of explb- greater. Gangs of Navy enlisted men, working as stevedores, were well along in the loading of the Quin­ ault Victory with a cargo of high fexplosives of all types for use in the allied offensive in the Pacific. The Bryan was tied up near by and the loading of her holds with munitions had just begun. One ship blew up at 10:19, the other blew up about five seconds NEW YORK, N. Y., July 20—As a result of a pre­ later. Flames shot toward the sky. vious meeting on the question of the exhorbitant launch The explosion nearly demol­ NEW YORK, N. Y., July 19.—Taking sharp issue ished the small town of Port Chi­ fares charged in New York Harbor, Morris Weisberger, cago. Ij;s population is 1500. SUP Agent and- Paul Hall, SIU Agent for this port met with Raymond R. Sharpe of the WSA Manning office in Injury Total Rises England, Morris Weisberger, SUP Agent for New York and (It is noteworthy that Capt. C. with Capt. Peterson and Mr. P. Parr of the WSA, here, yesterday. * —• Vice-President of the SIU of NA today objected in a letter May, of the Masters, Mates and They demanded that the launch 2- That there be a fiat rate for 24Pilots, AF of L, raised the ques­ hour service on scheduled runs. to Mr. Sharpe at the American Embassy in London. tion of such explosions and haz­ fares be lowered to meet the (with no additional charges at Brother Weisberger objected to» ards before a recent meeting of pocket of tlie Merchant Seamen, night); for the port has the highest launch tbe implications contained in a U. S. WAR SHIPPING the Maritime War Emergency fares in the world which have 3. That there be 2 or 3 regular circular from Sharpe to the dele­ ADMINISTRATION Board, on the question of bonuses. trips per day at a minimum been functioning on a "johnnygates of the ships' crews which (District of the United Kingdom —Ed.) cost. (This means that 1 trip bum-Tboat" sliding scale at the recently went in on a suicide mis­ Estimates of the number of in­ and Iceland) should be scheduled before will of the individual launch op­ sion to the Normandy beach-head jured ranged from 500 to .1000 working hours in the morning, erator. and had to await repatriation in To All Delegates Representing and property damage was report­ another in the evening after England after their vessels were Crews of Port Repair Ships: In addition to this it was point­ ed well above the 5,000,000 mark. work, and another at 1 AM for lost. The Navy could offer no expla­ ed out that the seamen are re­ Subject: Seamen's Conduct While convenience of crew members.) Mr. Sharpe implied that sea­ nation of the blast which was felt quired to pay much in excess of Awaiting Passage to Both Farr and Peterson seemed men were not well behaved by in 14 counties within a radius of those members of the armed U. S. Shores. expressing surprise at finding 50 miles and officials explained forces making the same trips favorable to the proposals and asIn a small, exelusive sea-shore them so. Further he insulted all that any investigation would be from the same ships to shore-side sured the Union's representatives resort of Southern England, the that the same would be pushed American seamen by alleging hampered by a lack of survivors or reverse. crews of 22 American flag vessels The Union advanced three pro- by the WSA in Washington. Capt. that the Red Cross had reported to give evidence of exactly what were brought after completing a posals to help lighten the burden Peterson is well known for his happened. to him that while the seamen very important mission which on all seamen requiring launch approach to the union seawere being lodged in England, No Close Survivors was a part of the invasion forces. hot "a single theft" had occurred. ("There are no close survivors transportation when their vessels rnen's problems and is one of the Some of these crews had not to give evidence of what hap­ are laying at anchor in the harWashington people that that. He appeared to be "disappointed" can be said for. Brother Weisberger retorts in his had liberty for as far back as sev­ pened," said Capt. N. H. Goss, bor. en weeks prior to the invasion. who had jurisdiction over the de­ answer. The proposals are as follows: It is said that the SIU and the Yet in the 21 days which you and pot.) 1. That a central point be estab- SUP are the first two organizaSharpe's letter to the delegates your fellow seamen spent in this Only four bodies have, been re­ lished where all seamen can tions to go on record for a lowerof th.ose ships' crews is given be­ town there was not a record of covered from the debris 'of the get information on launch ser- fng of fares in this harbor to benelow in full, followed by Brother one single arrest or unpleasant explosion and naval officials still vice to their particular ship, fit the seamen and banish the Wefsberger's answer: launch-gouge racket. with a waiting room. (Con/'tnieil m Page 3) (Continued on Page 4) 51-Day Atlantic Crossing Made By 4-Mast Barque SIU Scores Remarks Of WSA Manning Officer Re. Seamen Ar --iVa-iaZi: SIU Representatives Ask Lower Launch Fares For Harbor �... • P«go Two •rr^ I THE SEAFARERS LOG TAdxf, Julr 21» 1944 I SEAFARERS LOG Vuhlhhed by the. SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF, NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gtdf District Affiliated with the American Federation of. Lahofj HARRY LUNbi^ERG -----110 l^ket Scieet^ Sao Fnmciscob Calif. JOHN HAW - - - - - - - - Secy-Tretu, p. O. Box 21, Statimi P., New York City MAttHEw DtrsHANE - - - "Wsshington Kep» 424 ith Street, N. W., W^ashingtoo, D. C Directory of Branches BfUNCH NEWYORKM) BOSTON (10) BALTIMORE (Z) PHILADELPHIA NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS (16)... SAVANNAH TAMPA MOBILE SAN JUAN. 29, P.R.. PUERTO RICO CLALVESTON ADDRESS PHdNB aStdiwSt 330 Atlantic Av« M North Gay SL 6 North 6th St 25 Commercial PL 333 Chartres St. 218 East Bay St 423 East Piatt St 7 St. Michael St. BOwUnKGr«ea9-)437 Liberty 4057 .Calvert 4539 Lombard 7651 Norfolk 4-1085 Canal 3336 SaVannah 3-I72S Tampa MM.1323 Dial 2-1392 45 Poiice da Leon 219 20th Street San Juan 1885 Galveston 2-9043 PUBLICATION OTlCFt ROOM 215, 2 STONB STIUBBT New York Gty (4) BOwling Green 9-8344 ^^ii^267 Sunk —Maiden Creek Cargo Is Protected From Looting Pirates WASHINGTON, D. C.—Ameri­ United Nations' ship sunk and an can grit, backed up by nothing American vessel, the MAIDEN more than bluff and a couple of CREEK, foundering. Commandeer­ pen-knives, recently saved an ing a native dinghy, Brown and American merchant vessel from Underwood reached the abandon­ piracy after its abandonment had ed freighter. Her bow and stern been forced by torpedo attack in were almost completely out of the Mediterranean, reports to the water. The 'midship section was War Shipping Administration agiound, giving the ship the ap­ 4showed here this week. Vital mil­ pearance of a gigantic open V. itary supplies were saved for our In pitch blackness the pair fighting men in that war theater. climbed aboard. Brown stationed The SS MAIDEN CREEK, a his companion forward and began 6,165 gross ton Maritime Commis- an inspection tour aft. The ship .sion C-2 freighter, commanded by was a shambles. Huge holes Capt. Oscar Pederson, of Mobile, gaped in her sides and her hatch­ Ala., was approaching the North es had been blasted to splinters. Africa shore when attacked. The Out of the Mediterranean night first torpedo penetrated a forward a small boat approached silently. hold, broke the propeller shaft Ten ominous silhouettes stood out and flooded the engine rooin. The against the horizon. jsecond torpedo completed the job "Sheer off or we'll fire," the un­ of breaking the freighter in two. Six crewmen were lost and 12 armed Brown shouted as the were injured before survivors black marauder made alongside preparatory to sending its thiev­ made their escape. ing crew aboard. The SS MAIDEN CREEK was the 2nd of her name to be lost in Silence was as heavy as the the war and was operated by the night for several minutes. And Waterman SS Co., which is under then Brown and Underwood, contract to the SIU. A full SIU clutching their futile pen-knives crew manned her as did a full and determined to fight, heard crew her namesake that was lost hostile whisperings and mutterprior to the naming of this ship. ings. Assigned to the task of salvag­ The bluff worked. The boat and ing whatever was possible from its occupants, never identified ex­ tiie crippled vessel were Cyrus V. cept as midnight raiders, disap­ Brown, of Bethesda, Md., the peared into the night. WSA representative, and 21-year- Shortly afterward eleven sur­ old Pvt. Corbifi Underwood, of vivors of the Navy gun crew were Reedsville, N. C., an Army motor placed on board as a guard. Sal­ chauffeur, detailed to drive the vage crews recovered all equip­ perilous trip over slick roads to ment, supplies and stores that the scene of the convoy attack. had not been destroyed by the Brown reported he found one attack. WHArS DOmQ ;9| 1 rf. I Around the Ports NEW YORK All of you fellows just hitting New York for the first time in some period, should be advised that you needn't be frightened At that weeping and wailing noise coming from the direction of 7th Ave. and 23rd Street. It's only the commies down that way beat­ ing their gums and tearing their hair over the fact that they lost the Pittsburgh election on the Lakes and to top it off, had the WLB rule against their nice little cut - throat scheme to force a checkoff system of paying dues on their members. Instead of taking their beating on the Lakes gracefully, the Curranskys are attempting, in their usual fashion, to put it off on something else. They say they blame the Seafarers', but their own non-union activities caused their terrific defeat. However, the records show that their story is completely without base, and it is only one more way of know­ ing that the seamen are becoming wised dup to these commies and their political preaching. The sea­ men have not only voted against them, but are even out now on the waterfront Fighting Like Hell Against Them. These defeats, and especially the WLB's decision against the check-off system, are some of the hardest blows ever struck against the commies and have prevented them from securing a strangle­ hold on every merchant seaman riding their vessels. And don't think the Commies don't know it either! Shipping and Business Shipping and business for this Port are still a little below par and from all indications it shall be this way for several more days. When it breaks, however, we expect to be very busy here. As I mentioned before, when shipping is going direct to the European Continent then New York will be the busiest of all spots. Launch Charges In accordance with my report last week, Morris Weisberger, the SUP Agent in this Port, and my­ self, attended a meeting the other day with the Port Director, the Coast Guard, and the Launch Operators' Representatives in this Port, relative to securing lower rates for launch fees. As I mentioned previously, we intend to push this beef to the fullest extent and it looks as though we may have some suc­ cess. We have another meeting booked for the latter part of this week with several WSA Officials. All indications point towards a win in our efforts toward this end. Food Problem Along with Brother Hawk and Volpian, I attended a meeting this past week with Mr. O'Connell of the WSA, from Washington. He is the WSA Food Administrator and informed us at the meeting that he?, was drawing up a food program for the maritime indus­ try. This man offered several good suggestions while at the same time, put forward a few bad ones. It will be impossible to give a fciif decision on his program or to pre­ sent it fuUy to the membership until such time as O'Connell comes out with concrete propos­ als in a written form so we can sere exactly what his thoughts and suggestions are. From previous experience with the various WSA ofiioials, it is my opinion that before we accept ahjdhing in the way of sugges­ tions and proposals, we should consider it thoroughly. We know from past history in dealing with these people that often, when we agree with them on one thing we wake up and find out they are interpretating it as something en­ tirely different than what was or­ iginally intended. There should be another meet­ ing shortly on this particular item and no doubt these people will have taken some parts of our recommendations and will bring all this stuff back in black and white. Coast Guard Charges We had a case this week of a Coast Guard hearing where an oiler was charged with being in­ competent due to the fact that while on watch, the H.P. crank ran hot on him. It was pointed out during the courses of this trial that the reason for this was the fact that the First Assistant, instead of allowing the man to attend to his oiling duties, was using him as a general handy man as well. Among other things, he was cleaning the h o tw e 11, blowing tubes, as well as running errands. The point was brought out that if a watch engineer is going to have an oiler to act as a general flunky and call boy, then the man could not possibly have the necessary time to attend to his regular du­ ties. This point was well taken by the hearing officer and on this ground, the man was acquitted. On the strength of this, in the future, where our members in the Engine Dept. are charged for incompetency on this type of beef, any such details, as in this case, should be remembered, as without a question, we have had men suspended for being incom­ petent where the charge was ab­ solutely unjustified. We should, in the future, have no trouble at all in upholding our members who are up oh this type of charges and place the respon­ sibility where it belongs—on the Watch Engineer. New Building Well, it looks as it has finally happened—we're MOVING OUT OF THIS DUiMP. The contractor has submitted ah estimate on the cost of rigging up our hew union hall and a committee was elected at Monday night's meeting to in­ vestigate it. As soon as this com­ mittee comes back with a recom­ mendation then the contractors should start immediately. According to them, from the time of starting, it should take approximately 2 weeks to com­ plete the entire job. The mem­ bership in this Port will be happy as hell when this day comes be­ cause all hands here are really fed up with this dump at 2 Stone Street! . ; PAUL HALL, Agent NORFOLK "We pie-cards" in this port had no more finished the battle with the Vermin ridden SS Tulsa of the South Atlantic SS Comtiany, and had ourselves fumigated af­ ter going aboard her before tliey had fumigated and cleaned her up a little, than up shows the Sd Cecil Bean, a "palatial" liner of the American - Range Liberty Steamship Company with a slave driving riiate, who must have thought he was on a Lykes Bro­ thers ship, for he really tried toi run the deck gang in Latvian, Navy style. (The Lykes Brothera and the Latvian Navy had the old "SPEED UP SYSTEM".) He didn't get very far, as we had a real bimch of SlU men on the said Cecil Bean, and when the lousy buckaroo Mate coulud not make the, men do double work, he then reported the Bos'n Chris Rasmussen to the U. S. Coast Guard oh charges of mis­ conduct and insubordination. We appeared before the Coast Guard on behalf of the Bos'h and during the proceedings, we show­ ed them that this Mate had only an A.B.'s ticket in America, but had a Latvian Master's certific­ ate in the Latvian Fleet—(2 ships and a canoe is their Navy). The hearing Officer, Command­ er Thompson, U.S.C.G., after hearing all of tiie evidence, etc., did then and there inform the said Chief Mate that he was un­ der the impression that the SS Cecil Bean was not big enough for him and the Bos'n too. Note: The Bps'n is now signed on, and the Mate is heading for parts unknown; perhaps to get a job as a CHIEF ORDINARY SEAMAN on a Southern Pacific Flat car. Who knows? Who cares? Mr. Hill, the Representative of the American-Range Liberty SS Company agreed with the Sea­ farers International Union of NA, (AF of L) that this lollapaloosa gazuni Mate had created entirely too much friction on the Bean. As this is' written, Mr. Hill has notified us that he has just sign­ ed on a new Mate. Is the canned Mate's face red? He avidly stated that no one could have him fired. Nertz to you ex-mate! The deck crew of the SS Cecil Bean proved themselves good Union men, for when witnesses (Continued on Page 3) NOTICES "The following men's mail was left on the SS Joseph Aspdln, Bull Line and is now being held at the Baltimore Halli Jake Wood, Chas. H. Starling, Harvey C. Jamerson, Jr., Douglas L. Davis, Kermit Parker. Edgar Giles, B. A. Wells, Genaro Camain, Joe A. Smith, John S. Wil­ liams. Paul E. Kent, and Leon N. Johnson. J. F. FLANAGAN, Agsni Will Rufus O'Neal and Bamwell Petermann, No. 31154, pleaw come to headquarters office* Room 213, 2 Stone Street, New York, N. Y. I �F^a^lr, Julif 21, 1944 THE SEAFARERS LO& Slandering Union ^ound The forts Not Included In they have ^ated'to me the fol­ Boss's Free Speech Norfolk lowing: Davy Jones, the Patrol­ man has been trying to hustle us WASHINGTON, D. G.—An em­ (Continued from Page 2) into paying a year's dues in ad­ ployer's right to free speech does were needed, they gave up their vance, and gets we "pie-eards" in not mean that he can slander a own time, and appeared as wit­ front of a bunch of members, and union or engage in an advertising says: "When are you pie-cards campaign to defeat a union in a nesses for the Bos'n. This is a tip to other brothers, going to pay up a year in ad­ collective bargaining election. These rulings were made in who, in the past have failed to vance?" Say it isn't so Jonesy! two significant decisions, one by ai>pear to help another Brother out of trouble, so a little advice The CP-NMU officials are real­ the Federal Circuit Court of Ap­ is in order: Whenever another ly crying the willies in this port. peals in Chicago, the other by a Brother is in a jam, and you can Their Hall is filled with men, and trial examiner for the National help him; that is if you know ho ships to send them too. We Labor Relations Board. anything about the case or offered to send them some crying The court case involved the Re­ cfiarges which may be against a towels, and informed them that liance Manufacturing Co., Hunt­ brother, then it is your duty, as they could find the word SYM­ ington, W. Va., whose employes per your oath, to assist him in PATHY in the dictionary be­ are organized by the Internation­ tween the words (Deleted by cen­ al Ladies Garment Workers any way possible. Union. The unanimous decision This "OLD DOMINION sor). STATE" port has slowed down a In fact, some of their younger of the three judges was that the little, but not enough to warrant and new members, after making company officials violated the us taking a day off, as we keep one trip on an NMU wagon, come law and interfered with the this Hall open seven days a week, up to the SIU hall, and plead: rights of their workers to self-or­ so if any AB's or key men care Hey Pal, we made a mistake, but ganization by advertising against to do so, you can come in with allow us to join a Real Seamen's the union in the newspapers pre­ your gear, and be ready to ship Union, and we ^^lrill assure you ceding an election. It was also out of the only Port in the East that we will never make the same charged that supervisory em­ or South with a Southern Cali­ mistake, for we know that the ployes carried placards urging SIU has proven itself as an Am­ workers to vote against the union fornia Climate. erican Organization and has al­ The court held that by such ac­ . "Corporal-Major" D. F. Mallette of the War Shipping - RMO, is ways helped any seaman, irre- tivities a company "becomes really crying the blues. It seems gardless of his affiliation with participant in a contest to which it is not a party." that we are not using all of his any union. Nothing much more, but will NLRB Trial Examiner J. L. winos and gashounds that he end this missive-missile with Hektoen found the Kentucky greatly desires to be rid of. A scallions to some of these chisel­ Utilities Company guilty of vio­ letter to Mr. Mallette: Dear Mal­ ing representatives of the Steam­ lating the law by circulating let­ lette: The SIU, (AF of L) does not care for any winos, gashounds ship Companies who come down ters attempting to smear the In­ or anyone of their ilk and breed, here with the intention of trying ternational Brotherhood of Elec­ so please send them to their to chisel on the agreements, and trical workers. This union won an bouquets to the militant members election among the employes, but proper places. of the Seafarers Union who back the company sought to defeat it We do not need to tell you their officials up at all times. by re-districting its divisions and which "MARITIME" Union to ..CARL ROGERS. Agent re-grouping its employes. The forward them to, but we will al­ P.S. In re: The last paragraph trial examiner recommended that low you one guess. You're right. above my name, I mean the fcd- the NLRB order the company to Signed; By REAL Union men. lowing Companies; South Atlan­ cease such activities and to bar­ It looks like the Naval Reserve tic, Eastern and above all, the gain collectively with the union. is trying to get Davy Jones (No, real Chiseler is Corporal-Captain no, I don't mean the one who Perkins of the Waterman Steam­ Buy Bonds and Stamps controls the locker at the bottom ship Company. of the Sea) but the pie-cards in CMR. in the War Loan Drive. this port are threatening to put charges against Jones because Money Due Members of the Crew of the SS BENJAMIN CONTI, paid off for recent voyages, can collect lineh money (8 weeks) at the company office, Mississippi SS Company. 17 Battery Place. Room 132. • • • SS STtlRDY BEGGAR: Ver.lum Hickey, $34.87. Can collect at Mississippi SS Company office. • • • SS THOMAS SULLEY: The following men who paid off in Boston can collect: F. Orscheln. 4 heUt«; T. L. Lewis. 28 hours, overtime. Get your money at the Calmar office. » » • SS RICHARD ALVEY: Leon Posfcey. 62 hours overtime. Col­ lectable at Bull Line office. •'- » • SS DEL RIO: Larson has 16 hours at $1J25 per hour. This is collectable at Mississippi SS Co. office in New York. • a • SS MATT- W. RANSOM: Each man can collect $125 attack bonus pay.^le at the Robin Line com­ panies office. • SS BENJAMIN CONTI: Each man can collect $125 attack bonus payable at the Mississippi SS Company's office. Robin Line Sidpper Decorated — Sailed With SIU Crew NEW YORK, N. Y.—Capt. R. E. Hocken. master oif the SS William Moultrie of the Seas Shipping Company*$ Robin Line has been awarded the Russian Medal for Dis-^ tinction in Action, it was learned here last week. The vessel,1 manned TT""— , ..TTT .... by a full^i,' n planes„ and, submarines. In -the SIU crew set out into a force 8 course of the long running battle, gale and carried a running battle his ship was directly attacked to a wolf pack of submarines as thirteen times, and was credited well as destroying eight enemy with downing eight planes and planes and scoring direct hits on scoring direct hits on twelve at least twelve others. The scene others. On one occasion, a com­ of the action was around the bined attack by Axis high-level North coast of Norway, known bombers and submarines, four commonly as "suicide alley." The torpedoes were launched at the time—bitter winter. stern of the ship. One of the tor­ The report of the action which pedoes sank before reaching the was made possible through the vessel; another was fired at by courage and seamanship of this the gun crew and it exploded, skipper and the full SIU crew, as and by alert maneuvering the delivered by the War Shipping Master^eluded the other two. On Administration's Merchant Ma­ another occasion, a torpedo sight­ rine Medals Award Committee, ed approaching off the beam was reads as follows: successfully dodged. By his main­ "Setting out into a force 8 gale, tenance of an alert watch, and by in which all ships of the convoy his skillful seamanship, he large­ suffered heavy weather damage, ly contributed to the delivery of the convoy was under almost un­ an.essential cargo of military sup­ interrupted attack from Nazi plies to our Russian Allies." SIU Scores Remarks Of WSA Manning Officer Re. Seamen (Continued from Page 1) incident. The various officials of this town were amazed at the conduct of these men, notwith­ standing the fact that there were 27 races represented. The American Red Cross who rented quarters to most of these men reported that there had not been a single theft in this time and that the average seaman liv­ ing in their hotels was as well behaved as any GI Joe. The delegates splendid cooper­ ation in assisting this office on disciplining a few performers and taking the responsibilities of posting Air-raid Wardens, which was very important, aided this successful operation. It must be remembered that no Military Police or Shore Patrol were requested and none was needed. The men consisting of seven mndred and fifty odd, after the Pool was formed, were sent in two sections across the entire length of England to transports bound for the U.S. Not a single man missed his passage. R. R. SHARPE As a union man and a seamen I certainly must voice objection to the implications contained in the text of that leter, as to the following portions: A; "*** there was not a record of one single arrest or un­ pleasant incident.***" B; The Red Cross is alleged to have reported; "*** there had hot been a single theft in this time ***" Both those portions of the let­ ter are insulting in the extreme. Perhaps your intent was to state any proof of this at all, all you To the Editor of the Log: that you and other officials over Paid off recently on a vessel have to do is to stand around the there were disappointed to find here and thought I would take New York Hall, or any other SIU out that the American seamen Hall, and watch the steady stream this opportunity to pass h pointer are well-behaved and gentleman­ or two before shipping out again. of discontented NMU members ly people. Disappointed, perhaps who want to join the SIU and I notice that the old Port of beat that political brigade down to find out that the seamen are New York is running on a differ­ at Conimie Headquarters. not drunkards and thieves, or ent basis than it used to and it even worse; since the seamen certainly is a benefit to all hands Here's for a bigger and better have as an element been smeared involved. The way she stacks up Seafarers! for years by people desiring to now, a guy can get immediate at­ George Seeburger. No. 6932. keep them on low wages and liv­ tention on a dispute, as well as ing standards. receive prompt attention on any This organization would like a argument involving dispatching letter from you clearing up your of jobs, etc. Then too, there is stand. Thank you for your con­ something else that caught my sideration in this matter. eye, and I am very much in favor I am. of, is the baggage and mail sys­ Yours truly, tem they use in the Branch. The July 14, 1944 MORRIS WEISBERGER. way she sets now, a guy doesn't Raymond R. Sharpe Vice-President. STTJ of NA have to worry about having his WSA Manning Office bag lifted, or have a letter wait a BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, American Embassy short while before anybody July 14.—Sinking of the Ameri­ London, England knows if they have any mail. Will Ernest Benton, former In my opinion, however, this is can tanker Esso Harrisburg was Dear Sir: only part of the advancement disclosed today with the. landing A copy of the letter you sent to AJ3. on the SS WILLIAM made by the Seafarers in the past of a group of survivors who said "All Delegates Representing JOHNSON, please communi­ year or so. We are growing and the ship had been torpedoed by a Crews of Port Repair Ships," un­ cate with the undersigned really growing fast as hell! The German submarine off the Co­ der the subject of "Seamen's promptly. S. C. Berenhollz commies had really better watch lombian coast. Conduct While Awaiting Passage 1102 Court Square Bldg. out because if we get stronger (Previous reports have disclosed to U. S. Shores," has come to my Baltimore 2, Md. than we are right now, in the submarine activity in the same attention since it was brought (1) very near future, we will be tap­ area. Four Brazilian vessels are back by one of the same delegates Keep In Touch With ping on their dump and taking said to have been sunk by tor­ who was in the recent invasion them over entirely. If a guy needs pedoing recently.—Ed.) and was repatriated here. Your Draft Board Editor's Mail Bag US Tanker Torpedoed Off Columbian Coast • •• NOTICE �V-.;., V.^f, ? .-rj- v-.: - •. rc-'- Page Four THJ^ SEAtARBRS Honor Roll 'Gulliable'Gtis - Of The NMU SS Samuel Johnson SS George Dem ...: SS William R. Davis SS Chas. B. Aycock SS Colin P. Kelly SS John Morion SS John La Farge F. Binkowski R, Tuxford H. Harter J. Lucas J. T. Holt ... John Coynan SS Leon Stanford Joseph Sherry SS James Nesmith M. Drucker John B. Crew A. W. Cooper E. Costello Bud Roy A. C. McAlphine D. Worrel TOTAL $21.00 ...... 16J10 ...... 14.00 ...... 14.00 13.00 12.00 ......18.50 10.00 . lOBO 10.00 10.00 9.50 8J)0 .. 7.00 . 6.00 6.00 6J)0 5.90 . 4.00 . 2JU) ... 2.00 IM IJM $198.90 NOTICEL Will the holder of receipt No. 34464 and the holder of receipt No. 34465 please call at headquarters office, or write in and state what dues and assessments were paid. These receipts were issued by C. Haymond aboard the SS Finley P. Dunn, Waterman Line, which paid off in Norfolk. Va. * • m John S. Bryant will you please communicate with your mother at 300 Brannan Street, San Fran­ cisco 7, c/o J. Theo. Brlin Co. She is extremely worried. He saw the NMU filled with the finks. And the scabs who broke his strike But the "boys" told Gus to shut his eyes All things would be made right! So Gus was mute—an abysmal brute And robbed was his power of thought. The Stalinist page was his menial cage And ignorance dearly bought! But GULLIABLE Gus was a queer sort bf cuss And at last began to sum up. To count all his losses to Stalinist bosses The price of the jag and the cup! ^ And so he awakened from terrible sleep While the scales fell from his eyes. He had given his Youth said the bitter truth To a Stalinist mountain of lies! Top 'n Lift. v. r. •twr v .. II So GULLIABLE Gus. without any fuss _ Set out in search of the Grail And the "boys" on the way relieved him of pay And robbed him without fail! He walked and starved on the picket lines. He lived on air and on stew. Then the "boys" took over and rolled in clover. While they told Gus a thing or two! m SUP-SIU Members Feared Lost In Munitions Blast ..•1.,' Oh. GULLIABLE Gus was a. gulliable. cuss . Who believed nil things that were said By Stalinist fakers who cut Browder's capers . With slogans they drove into his headi With GULLIABLE Gus on their Stalinist bus The "Party" could guzzle and eat. With Gus under control as their ultimate goal Why, they had the world at their feet! • So Gus voted "yes," and Gus voted "no," And Gus did what he was told. He did no thinking and even went finking As a member of the foldl Friday. July 21. 1944 LOG •I were listed as officially "sunk" by (CofUhtueJ from rVj* 1) tlie Navy. .Two small ,coast guard were unbale compile a com­ craft also were destroyed by the ' plete list of casualties. force of the blast and several The Navy estimated that 250 enlisted personnel, most of them other ships were damaged. Damage to naval installations . Negro sailors who were - loading the two vessels with ammunition was listed as "extensive" by the at the time of the blast, are "miss­ Navy, but many buildings were ing and presumed dead," along reduced to tangled wreckage. with nine officers, five Coast Property damage to houses and Guardsmen and three civilian stores in Port Chicago was esti­ mated at hundreds of thousands workers. of dollars and the huge army ar­ 80 Merchant Seamen senal at Benicia, seven miles Approximately 40 members of away, suffered $150,000 damage the armed guards of the two to its facilities. ships also were believed missing Some explosion eyewitnesses and the War Shipping Adminis­ tration listed 80 merchant sea­ reported; men as miss/ng. Chief Steward L. A. Fitzgerald All of the missing were pre­ of one of the two blasted ammu­ sumed dead, their bodies blown to nition ships escaped death because bits in the terrific blast that he was off duty—having a drink flashed thousands of feet above in a Port Chicago bar. the demolished harbor area. "The concussion broke the glass Hundreds of civilians in nearby in my hand," he said. "I was towns were treated for injuries. blown across the room and At least 50 persons were beUeved thought the Japs were bombing seriously injured and 100 naval us. personnel were reported in mili­ "There were eighty-six men tary hospitals with minor injuries. aboard my ship. Only fifteen of us are alive." Blown Two Miles A.B. Morris E. Rich of Tuttle, The Quinault Victory was load­ ing for her maiden voyage when Okla., said that all but eleven of the explosion reduced her to a his fellow crew members of one. twisted hulk scarcely "isible of the ammunition ships which above oil-slicked waters in the blew up were missing. harbor. "I was just returning to the The two vessels, fragments of ship from Martinez when I saw it which were blown for two miles,. explode," he said. ' I •fjr] m Dictatorship vs Democracy AN EDITORIAL In the Communist controlled NMU Pile-it of June 23rd, page 7.1 noted that the great "ex­ pert" Joseph Curran, is hard at work giving his ??? opinions to the world. As a matter of fact the entire paper is filled with Curran's mental spasms which we know of as the expression of the machine which controls this phonie's bread and butter. And since he has been set up by the machine as a front man through whom THEY «peak, he has had no occasion to use margerine. It appears now that any man who has a fight ashore over quarrels originating aboard sffips of the NMU is liable to be brought up on charges in the "Union" and of course expelled. Now what can this mean? With the development of the Commissar system of letter boys despatched from the NMU headquarters where Josh Lawrence op­ erates as political despatcher for these Commis­ sars to the ships (all of whom must be trusted Communists as Lawrence is a member of the State Bureau of the CP at 50 East 13th Street and is thus tapping two payrolls, the NMU and the Party while posing as "seaman") who act as .the controlling power setting aside the Consti­ tutional and democratic functions of the ships' Committees robbed of their power through this supplanting process of totalitarian rule from the top down instead of the bottom UP, we can see where American seamen who know the score are put on the spot. Knowing well that a beef on the ship will mean fingering and phony charges, knowing that the letter boy from headquarters armed with the superimposed power of authority and a letter to prove it can make an issue of any dispute over usurped authority by denouncing him as a Trotskeyist, IWW, anti-Communist, red baiter, company stooge, enemy of the war effort, Teheran, etc. And that this tends to divide the crews pro and con with the power of the»Union hierachy against democratic principles of Trade Unionism, he will remain silent as a rule. Enlightened seamen will quickly grasp the fact that this "system" of political Commissars sent aboard the ships by the Conununists in the name of the NMU strikes at the very root of Unionism and distorts out of all meaning the former system of ships delegates who mare sup­ planted if not utterly displaced. The displacement will come later as their only function left is the act of voting "aye" to the resolutions brought forward by the Com­ missar. This vote lends an appearance of democ­ racy to the Commissar system. Actually it is the negation of all democracy. Furthermore, because the activities of the Commissar are bound up with POLITICAL AC­ TIONS having nothing to do with Trade Unionism or the working of the ship, the over­ riding authority of the Commissar ROBS THE MEMBERSHIP OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS TO FORM THEIR OWN JUDGMENT ON AMERICAN POLI­ TICAL PROBLEMS. THE SOVEREIGN RIGHTS OF U. S. CITIZENSHIP IS THUS SUBORNED AND NEGATED THROUGH THE ACTIONS OF A TOTALITARIAN, POLITICAL ACTIVIST MASKING HIS A<jTIVITIES THROUGH A TRADE UNION FRONT AND USING THE TRADE UNION LABEL FOR ANTI-AMERICAN PURPOSES. Those Americans who discover this faqt and who protest are gotten rid of in one way or another. The sinister Machavellian plot can­ not be brought out into the open in any NMU meeting on ship or ashore, for they switch to Trade Unionism as a coverup when in dangei; of exposure and howl that the oppositionist is a "red baiter" etc., etc. His days are numbered indeed. They do not want members who understand what Am­ ericanism means or our principles or mechanics of Government for this would destroy them. Thus, the anti-totalitarian is marked for dumping ashore and having provoked a dispute in barrooms they proceed to bring him up on charges in the LJnion Hall in order to oust him from the Union. For a dictatorship cannot stand open democratic debate or expose of aims and methods. That is the meanin f in Curran's "decision'* re fights ashore and trials to follow in the "Union." 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Title A name given to the resource July 21, 1944 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VI, No. 21 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SUP-SIU MEMBERS FEARED LOST IN MUNITIONS BLAST AT PORT CHICAGO NAVY DOCK UNION TO APPEAR BEFORE WAR LABOR BOARD ON ELECTRICIANS 51-DAY ATLANTIC CROSSING MADE BY 4-MAST BARQUE SIU SCORES REMARKS OF WSA MANNING OFFICER RE. SEAMEN SIU REPRESENTATIVES ASK LOWER LAUNCH FARES FOR HARBOR SUNK-MAIDEN CREEK CARGO IS PROTECTED FROM LOOTING PIRATES SLANDERING UNION NOT INCLUDED IN BOSS'S FREE SPEECH ROBIN LINE SKIPPER DECORATED-SAILED WITH SIU CREW US TANKER TORPEDOED OFF COLUMBIAN COAST 'GULLIABLE' GUS-OF THE NMU DICTATORSHIP VS DEMOCRACY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/21/1944 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1944 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ff0347d918cf2af7ec86363c946c6d59.PDF 6df08b5395fc720d4c04a786b765a1da PDF Text Text Vol. XXiX No. 15 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO re reif US Seanitr, all iU WASiBNGTON-^Tte n °^"Sld-iip anyw^" tog ^emam War. according else ii , «« Conimiuee for_^^rt=»5 >o that the nation the world. Dowi^ r,hc Maritime A<i.. "«s»ator ^dr.™al Jatnea »"> _A,inrcbaPt manoe h«i. Snent; Leads World In SMp Scrapping, Lloyd's Rovoab' n, The Soviet |;other giant shi li^ently, this tin ® ^?o\and, calht «ion and de] • otalUog 554,iUn I This contr^. fergest singled %>et drawn r, f.slnstruction,V iitt the lonnal LONDON—The United States continues to lead the nations of the world in the scrapping of its dagships, according to the most recent report by Lloyd's Register ^ ^ Percent in 1965 • •rr-''-.'" ah " ^GT« ^ships pspite ov tch^W^ovi ivO ^—— ———watcrborne year. According to statistics .ol«" ih e^: Her- nV® VO ToW S^elcent it carrirf during 1964. '•'oK= united State's 1965 tnU. of 428.3 million j|ns of asat exports aiyfrpor^ lag mcrchgw'es 34.7 m/uo®to Otw C. Tthe^'i. wWob actually •- 19® and a mere 8 percent cent in - lowest point in over in 1965 a total of 5.9 pe^cen ; ^ 9 2 million tons of cargoes, tra !led in American-flag tankers as American-ttag lani^ci:^ » compared with 55,8 8 percent, ^reent. or or S8.million tons in 1964. Ttesoite Despite the declining snare carcar­ ried bv U.S.-flag vessels, the value the nat^sj»ater^^^^^^ trade tWe®e(®es. rown of the 1965 per^ mS , .1 —cpoments formance of the various seg of the. Amtrican-flag Amtncan-uag "lercham SLt as opposed to their 1964 perta"an*si.o.v3tha«hecombji.ed ent dry cargo tramps declined by total of 405.2 mfj jercent. . , f._ actual coropanson ot ng The statistics of -i 11 8 -flac ships U.S.-flag the catastrophic f / %, ,"• Hei' •cent of our waterpanici^/ fykfl e. "^]ry cargo trade, f 5.4 million toits; —— gWccnt and 32 milf 1964. During 1965 of IS carried 23.4 pertbel "t'tva in ' "f- 1 ®ef. iptil l4JW*a. - W «Pa?£ Finland Now Ahead of U. S. In World Shipbuilding Totals WASHINGTON-m J "•Mil % leari rhdent Agi Annual Report H-V'" .- ' PUIW°»8" ^ *^"7jji^iW SEAFARERS-WELFARE PLAN ^ •v» eignf ves61,439 tons burned, 21 iH tons) wrecked, 13 (24,504 5'undered and six (15,224) collision, None were Jn. >ri^ss- s^: oii^ieish 0i.-n»9.^!! at ^w^'atSing to A Statistical report shows, that J in My of last year, Fiiiland sur- W- billion. 1958 • , c^o.^"Jfnto S- ft^ropped^o'":5'''^S drop of almost 2 irr-tv-ht"' _ time Adii • Dev\ powered )eopK--''ime Secre ocviv-v-., —^ pS>prc-"ftke —- n^uonsjora^ „ bas more slttppiOB tt„;tP>d States now has to / Jm '•^rd kayevT tive control" latest report of '""'H Adnunistration :_7^:^ffAmerlc^«»9-' duras m«- "Zf" SEAFARERS PENSIQNJ'LAN 2; Annual Report ' Filed With the New York State Insurance Department Filed With the New York State Insurance Department Page 9 JPage "lO �Pac« Two Boilermaker's Official Raps CA5L Subsidized Co/s Buifd-Abroad Sellout Rapped by Groton at MTD Meeting WASHINGTON—A call for the end of subsidies for shipping lines represented by the Com­ mittee on American Steamship Lines was issued last week by Page Groton, Director of the Marine Division of the Boilermaker's Union. Speaking at a luncheon meeting of the Maritime Trades De­ posals," he said, "these fat cats the industry for a new maritime partment (AFL-CIO), Groton thumb their noses at those vitally program. "He had a consensus," the MTD declared that he would urge Con­ concerned about the long-range adverse effects that such an illog­ official declared, "of labor, man­ gress to "eliminate operating sub­ ical scheme could have on do­ agement and government—all in sidies" to the lines now subsidized because they are supporting Trans­ mestic employment and the bal­ the Maritime Advisory Committee portation Secretary Alan S. Boyd's ance of international payments, and its Report. It just hasn't been foreign shipbuilding proposal after and endeavor to curry favor with acted upon. And now he wants they "have gotten rich under the the Secretary of Transportation to another consensus. make sure that their steady stream "They say that an independent present system." of golden nuggets is not stopped." maritime agency wouldn't serve Calling the subsidized compa­ Following Groton's remarks, us best. Well we haven't been nies, which are represented by the MTD Executive Secretary Peter served in any department we've Committee on American Steam­ McGavin spoke to the group about been in for the last 15 years. I ship Lines, the "fat cats" of our comments submitted to the House can tell you we are going to fight maritime industry, the union lead­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries until we get what we want . . . er said they should be forced "to Committee by the Bureau of Bud­ an independent maritime agency." operate their ships under the get and the Commerce Depart­ At another MTD gathering American flag, at American wage ment concerning bills now before earlier, O. R. Strackbein, chair­ levels, without one dollar of fur­ the Committee which would create man of the Nationwide Commit­ ther assistance from the Ameri­ an independent maritime agency. tee on Import-Export Policy, ac­ can taxpayers." The comments of both, he said, Groton said that in the first referred throughout to a "small, cused the federal government of quarter-century of receiving op­ independent agency" and quoted "gross discrimination against the erating subsidies, the net worth President Johnson's disapproval of American merchant marine." He pointed to the billions of dollars of the CASL group has "increased the bills. spent to subsidize the agricultural from nearly $60 million to $800 However, McGavin stated that industry and the airlines along million — almost 14 times" as Boyd, "the hangman of the Amer­ with "the added safeguards of much — and that the time has ican merchant marine," is the real tariffs on competitive imports plus come to "let them live off the problem. He was appointed by quotas that hold these imports fat that they have accumulated at Johnson to "seek a consensus" in down to a reasonable level." the expense of the American tax­ payers." CASL has recently sent letters to members of Congress calling for a crash merchant marine pro­ gram — with the provision that foreign building be permitted for a five-year period.but with the ships registered under the U.S. flag and granted all subsidy privi­ COLUMBUS, Ohio—The SIU has stepped up its fight to end leges. Groton termed CASL's ex­ the unfair exclusion of seamen from year-round unemployment pressed concern over the future compensation under Ohio law. No other state excludes seamen from unemployment benefits ^ of the maritime industry "as endorsed the Weldishofer bill and phony as a three dollar bill." during the winter months. urged all action possible to secure In testimony here on July 6, its passage at this session of the Affects Domestic Economy "At a time when there should Don Bensman, SIU Port Agent Ohio legislature. Both Bensman be real unity among all elements in Toledo, called "the present and SIU Cleveland Agent Stanley of the American merchant ma­ treatment of seamen under Ohio's Wares participated at the recent rine to demonstrate the idiocy unemployment compensation law hearing on the propxwal. of the Boyd foreign building pro- a clear-cut example of gross dis­ Others who testified in favor crimination." Bensman spoke at of the measure included Melvin a hearing conducted by the Labor Pelfrey, vice-president of District and Industry Committee of the 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Ohio House of Representatives. Association, and Rep. Weldis­ The only reason Ohio-based hofer, who sponsored the bill last shipping companies and other March. management groups have fought The campaign to amend the MIAMI BEACH—The Interna­ past SIU efforts to amend the law, unemployment law has drawn the tional Longshoremen's Association he charged, was the fact that the supp>ort of thousands of Great is holding its national convention present system represents large Lakes seamen, following action here this week with the election of savings to the shipowners. So- by the Toledo Port Council of international officers slated for called "seasonal" workers in all the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades other industries are covered for Wednesday. benefits throughout the year, he Department. SIU President Paul Hall, who noted. After the Great Lakes shipping is also president of the MTD season got fully underway this Bensman pointed out that the (AFL-CIO) was scheduled to ad­ spring, the Port Council began existing law shows no considera­ dress the convention. circulating letters and petitions to tion for the needs of seamen, Other speakers expected to be since those who cannot find jobs all Lakes vessels, urging crewon hand during the four days during the annual winter shipping members to forward the signed of sessions were AFL-CIO Presi­ layoff have no other means of petitions to the legislature here dent George Meany, Vice Presi­ supporting their families. in Columbus. dent of the United States Hubert Under present law, seamen are The exclusion of seamen from H. Humphrey, State Secretary eligible to apply for unemploy­ Dean Rusk, Acting Maritime year-round protection by the Ohio ment benefits only during the 40 Administrator James W. Gulick, unemployment compjensation law weeks following the fourth Sun­ National Maritime Union Presi­ would be ended under terms of day in March. However, other dent Joseph Curran, Under Sec­ a bill introduced in the Ohio maritime workers and all other retary of Labor James J. Reyn­ House of Representatives by Rep. Ohio workers are not restricted in olds, industrial relations arbitrator James Weldishofer (R-77th Dist.). any manner. Theodore Kheel and Representa­ The legislation is known as House Most of the seamen affected are tive Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), Bill No. 427. employed by 13 shipping com­ Chairman of the House Merchant Last month's SIUNA conven­ panies with headquarters in Cleve­ Marine and Fisheries Committee. tion in Washington, D. C. strongly land. Gt. Lakes SIU Sparks Fight For Jobless Benefits in Ohio ILA Convention Gets Ut^erway July 21, 1967 . SEAFARERS LOG Report of International President pI ''i' ! by Paul Hall Senate passage last week of the proposed "Truth in Lending" bill is good news for the American labor movement, which has been perhaps the staunches! supporter of such legislation through the years. More important, however, the Senate action is good news for American consumers, trade unionists and non trade-unionists alike, who for years I have been the unknowing victims of interest gouging when they were forced to borrow money or make installment purchases. The bill, which passed the Senate by a unanimous vote of 92 to 0 now goes to the House—where the chances of passage also look brighter than they have in years, although some major hostility must still be overcome. Although the proposed "Truth in Lending" bill is far from perfect as it now stands, it represents at least a start at long-needed reforms in the credit industry and the American labor movement will throw its full support behind final passage. The bill requires sellers to disclose to buyers the total interest costs, both in true annual interest rates and in total dollar amounts, of install­ ment purchases of many types of loans. Some important categories of credit are not covered by the bill and some loopholes remain even in those areas of credit that are covered. But for the first time in years the rights of credit consumers would be recognized, and this represents a major forward step to end abuses that cost American consumers millions of dollars annually. The role of the American labor movement in initiating and provid­ ing continuing support for such important social legislation is not gen­ erally understood or recognized by the American public nor even, it i must be admitted, by many active trade unionists. Yet this remains t . one of the trade union movement's most important functions. The trade union movement remains the biggest and best organized group in the entire nation actively representing the interests of the American people in the halls of Congress and in public forums. ": The past achievements of the American organized labor movement in the sphere of social legislation and social justice are now legion, stretching from the first organized support for free public education at the very beginning of the organized labor movement, to the passage of Medicare legislation just last year. In many areas of social need, organized labor is today in the position of fighting for long-overdue improvements in social programs which American labor was itself instrumental in winning for the first time many years ago. Improved social security and unemployment benefits are just two examples of such instances. For many important and long needed programs, American labor is providing virtually the only organized support available. For many other such programs it is gladly lending its support along with other active organizations. These programs include the many facets of the War on Poverty, a national health insurance plan to insure the best of medical care for every American and social security improvements. In taking a stand on these issues, the American labor movement is truly living up to its rightful function in American society, for it is a truism that all too often the gains won at the bargaining table are -i easily lost again in the marketplace or in an unhealthy, social or physical environment. An additional aspect of the importance of organized labor's continued activity in spurring progressive social legislation becomes clear in the question "Who else will undertake the burden?" *Too often, the answer is "Nobody!" f h SIU of Canodo lliGns Cwrt Rght As Gov't Chorges are Dismissed MONTREAL—After more than three years in the courts, the i I SIU last month successfully won dismissal in Quebec Superior Court here of charges brought by the Canadian government against officers and seamen of the SIU ^ of Canada for an alleged 1963 appearances during which they were unable to work. violation of the Canada Ship­ In its successful appeal for dis­ ping Act. missal of the charges, the SIU The case against some 17 SIU argued that since the defendants of Canada members stemmed had not signed Articles—as re­ from October 1963 when about quired by the Canada Shipping 2,000 Seafarers left their ships in Act—at the time of the walk-off, a protest to the Canadian Parlia­ there was no violation of the Act. ment against its establishment of Further, the SIU contended, the a three-man trusteeship over the men were merely exercising their SIU and four other maritime guaranteed rights of freedom to unions following an inquiry into assemble and petition legislators. a contractual dispute between the Also, while Parliament had ap­ SIU and Upper Lakes Shipping proved the Trusteeship, the Exec­ Ltd. utive Branch of the government Specifically, the men were i had not yet activated it into law K 'L . charged with unlawfully inducing and the protesting seamen were iii' seamen to leave their vessels, thus therefore not opposing the law of 'i: hi violating the Canada Shipping the land. Act. If convicted, they could have The Canada Shipping Act is •iiii been sentenced to one year in jail modeled after the British Mer­ and fined. As it is they have al­ chant Shipping Act of 1894, some ready suffered many months of sections of which restrict seamen's hardship resulting from legal ex­ civil rights and were adopted penses and long periods of court bodily. �July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Lakes Vacation Start August K i V !-X"V, 1 I iummmmmm DETROIT—SIU Great Lakes seamen will receive an addi­ tional hourly wage increase plus benefits from the brand-new Seafarers Vacation Plan for the Great Lakes District, starting August 1, 1967. The pay rise and the vacation benefits are clinics for members and their part of the contract improve­ families, and other benefits. Under the rules of the pro­ ments negotiated by the SIU in gram, vacation pay credits are 1965. provided for seamen who are Rules and regulations covering temporarily laid qff, for those who employees under the Seafarers Va­ do relief work prior to their regu­ cation Plan-Great Lakes District lar jobs, or suffer on-the-job in­ were announced here last week. jury or illness, and for crewmemUnder the rules, seamen with 120 bers of vessels which are tempo­ days of continuous employment rarily laid up during the sailing qualify for 2% days of vacation season. pay for each 30 days worked. The plan also provides a re­ The vacation pay rates will be duced benefit for employees who based on the new hourly wage are unable to obtain 120 days of schedule which goes into effect on employment, but who can qualify August 1, 1967, for all ratings. for a reduced benefit upon com­ Under the wage agreement, hourly pletion of 90 days' employment. pay for an AB wheelsman will be They can qualify for a reduced increased to $2.40'/2 per hour. vacation benefit amounting to IVi This figure represents an hourly days' pay for each 30 days pay boost of 6V2 cents on top of worked. the 13-cent hourly hike across theEmployees who have been in board, which was gained by the continuous service for 120 days union in 1965. The present three- accrue additional benefits in incre­ year agreement will expire in ments of 30 days up to 180 days. 1968. Those qualified employees with For an estimate of what vaca­ employment in excess of 180 days tion pay will be after 120 days accrue additional benefits on a of employment, a seaman multi­ daily basis for each day of cov­ plies his hourly rate by eight hours ered employment. to get his daily rate of pay—and A simplified procedure has been then multiplies by 2%. This is established for collecting SIU the amount of vacation pay for vacation pay. Employees merely 30 days worked. have to complete and sign the vacation benefit application form, For example, in the case of an and submit it with U.S. Coast AB wheelsman, the amount is $2.40'/2 X 8 X 23^. For 120 days, Guard discharges and notice of the benefit totals $211.64. For an personnel change forms, as proof approximate eight-month season, of seatime, to the SIU Vacation it would total well over $400. This Plan Office, River Rouge, Mich. is computed without regard to All vacation benefits must be length of service with the em­ applied for within one year from ployer or in the industry. the date of last employment. The vacation pay program is The rules of the vacation plan the latest in a series of innova­ provide that there shall be no tions established by the SIU on accruing of eligibility time from the Great Lakes, including the one year to the next, and that a SIU Job Security Program, no- covered employee cannot apply cost pensions, health and welfare for vacation benefits more than benefits, free diagnostic medical 1 twice in any one calendar year. Pres. Johnson Signs Bill Forcing Rniirond Workers to End Strike V\,\ \ WASHINGTON—Over the bitter protest of the AFL-CIO, • Congress this week passed an Administration-requested bill forcing members of six railroad shop craft unions to give up their strike and return to work. The unions had struck last Monday after a shutdown for 90 days while a the expiration of a no-strike special five-man board appointed pledge given to Congress in the by the President seeks a settlement. hopes that they would be able to If the panel cannot obtain agree­ ment within 60 days, it will recom­ work out a settlement with the mend settlement terms that will railroads, whom they had accused take effect 30 days later, unless an of stalling on negotiations. accord is negotiated in the mean­ AFL-CIO president George time. Meany blasted the back-to-work Appoihted to the board by Pres­ law as a "hollow victory for man­ ident Johnson were Meany, Fred­ agement." Meany said "collective erick Kappel, former board chair­ bargaining failed in the railroad man of the American Telephone dispute because management knew and Telegraph Co.; Theodore W. that at the end of the road Con­ Kheel, industrial arbitrator and gress would intervene to prevent a mediator; Leverett Saltonstall, strike." former Republican Senator of The greatest loss, Meany said, Massachusetts; and Senator Wayne was to the American system be­ Morse (D-Ore.) who will serve as cause "if collective bargaining chairman. fails, then our system fails." He P. L. Siemiller, president of the had a sharp word of warning to International Association of Ma­ the "smug employers" who "think chinists—one of the unions which they have won a victory" and see struck—attacked the appoint­ the railroad legislation as a pat­ ment of Morse as a "colossal tern for Congress in future dis­ blunder" and called the Senator putes. "the biggest strikebreaker in the The bill ending the strike blocks nation." Page Three Urge Adoption of Independent MARAD Bill Congressional Unity Marks Hearings On Need for Independent MARAD WASHINGTON—In a display of legislative unity, more than a score of Congressmen from both sides of the aisle appeared before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee this week to demand speedy action on legislation declaring the Maritime Ad­ ministration as an independ­ improper representation of mari­ merchant fleet. Let us reestablish ent federal agency. time interests." an independent Maritime Admin­ The bipartisan coalition By contrast, he went on, the istration with adequate powers thus served notice on the White record established between enact­ and funds to meet our current House of Congressional determi­ ment of the Merchant Marine Act maritime crises and plan for fu­ nation to secure maritime inde­ of 1936 and the time Maritime ture needs." lost its independence in 1951 Representative Joseph E. Karth pendence this session, and of "leads us to believe that similar (D-Mlnn.)—During the 15 years continued Capitol Hill opposi­ experience could result from the following enactment of the Mer­ tion to Administration efforts establishment of an independent chant Marine Act of 1936 the to bury MARAD in the new De­ Maritime Administration today." nation "moved forward with a partment of Transportation. vigorous, imaginative merchant Congressman Celler added: After the Members of Congress "I believe passage of this bill marine program" under the su­ had testified, the committee heard would indicate an awareness by pervision of an independent agen­ Commerce Secretary Alexander the Congress of the burdens under cy, he declared. But since the in­ W. Trowbridge and Budget Bu­ which the American maritime in­ corporation of MARAD in the Department of Commerce, "the reau Director Charles Schultze dustry has been laboring and of voice of the Maritime Adminis­ the steps which must be taken register the Administration's for­ now if the best interests of the tration has been muffled—if not mal opposition to the independent merchant marine and the nation completely silenced." agency concept. "Independence," said the midare to be served." Scheduled to testify, before the western Congressman, "is what Both Commerce Secretary hearings draw to a close, are Trowbridge and Budget Bureau the merchant marine needs most." Transportation Secretary Alan S. Director Schultze opposed the in­ He urged swift passage of the bill Boyd, chief architect of the Ad­ dependent agency on two grounds "so that we can get on with the ministration's program based on —that it was contrary to .the Pres­ job of saving our merchant fleet— submerging MARAD in his de­ ident's wishes, and that a small, while there is a fleet left to save— partment and on foreign building independent agency would not and while there is yet time to save it." of U.S.-flag ships; and SIUNA have a Cabinet-level official to Representative Paul A. Fino President Paul Hall, who is also plead its cause and advance its (R-N.Y.)—The "stubborn insist­ program. president of the 6-million-member ence" on the part of the Adminis­ Committee members differed AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ tration that "it must have its own partment, which is leading the strongly with this view, pointing way" with respect to foreign build­ drive for an independent Mari­ out that, despite the fact that ing and incorporation of maritime President Johnson had promised, time Administration. in the Department of Transpor­ The hearings are being held on in his 1965 State of the Union tation "poses grave threats to our Message, to come up with a (H.R. 159), the bill introduced by commerce and our defense." Representative Edward A. Gar- "new" maritime program, no offi­ The records of the Maritime matz (D-Md.), Merchant Marine cial program had ever been forth­ Administration, he went on, coming. Most of the Committee Committee chairman, which "make it quite clear that our members also accused the Admin­ would make the Maritime Admin­ istration of having a "closed (Continued on page 11) istration a separate agency. A mind" on the subject of putting record 104 separate bills calling for independence for the Mari­ MarAd in the Department of time Administration have also Transportation. Positive notes during the initial been submitted. According to Capitol Hill historians, no single stages of the committee hearings piece of legislation in American were struck by both Democratic history has enjoyed that broad a and Republican Congressmen who, in addition to sponsoring sponsorship. companion bills to (H.R. 159), Leading off for the bipartisan DETROIT—As a result of a also took the time to testify on coalition supporting independence. petition filed by the SIU's Great behalf of the maritime independ­ Representative Emanuel Celler Lakes District with the regional ence legislation. (D-N.Y.), declared that only office of the National Labor Re­ Here are highlights of what through independent agency lations Board in Cleveland, a some of them had to say: status can the U.S. "regain our special NLRB representation elec^ former position of dominance on Representative Frank Thomp­ the high seas." He continued: son (D-N.J.)—Recent maritime tion will be held beginning at 8 A.M. on July 31 among the un­ "All past experience has taught history "is a record of incredible licensed seamen of the Interlakeus that whenever jurisdiction over neglect by Administration after Pickands Mather and Company maritime affairs has been dele­ Administration . . . that has steamship fleet, on each of the gated to federal departments or stemmed from a lack of under­ fleet's 15 vessels. agencies whose primary concern standing." All unlicensed seamen, exclud­ has not been the merchant ma­ Since the beginning of this cen­ ing stewards, who are on the pay­ rine, the merchant marine has tury, Thompson said, "the lot of roll previous to June 25th will be suffered, and with it the nation the American merchant marine eligible to vote at lower lakes ports which should be the beneficiary has been one of feast and famine. including Detroit River Ports. of the contributions which the During the sunny days of peace­ The company is' the only merchant marine can make to its time, the U.S. maritime industry completely non-union American commerce and security." has starved for lack of attention. steamship operation on the Great Celler, whose testimony ap­ When the dark clouds of war Lakes. It employs approximately gather on the horizon—then and peared to set the tone for Demo­ cratic and Republican Congress­ only then—does our nation rec­ 350 seamen on its fleet of 15 men who followed him to the ognize the importance of its mer­ American vessels, which includes 14 bulk freighters and one selfwitness stand, lashed out sharply chant fleet." at the Administration's proposal The New Jersey Democrat said unloader. Four additional vessels are oper­ to put maritime in the Depart­ that "only once in our nation's ment of Transportation. It would history have we planned and built ated through a Canadian sub­ be "bureaucratic madness," the in peacetime to meet our mari­ sidiary, the Labrador Steamship New York Democrat said, to have time needs—that was when we Company, Ltd., an SIU of Canada MARAD swallowed up in a de­ had an independent Maritime Ad­ contracted company. partment employing 92,000 work­ ministration." He added: "Today, With many of the company's 15 ers and administering a $6-biIIion- we in Congress have an oppor­ vessels out of port, the election is a-year budget. 'The result of such tunity to rectify our nation's past expected to take about two weeks a move," Celler said, "would be mistakes and neglect of its vital to complete. Pickonds-Mother NLRB Election To Stort July 31 �Pagv Four SlU Engineers Upgrading Prepares Ten More Seafarers for Licenses Ten additional Seafarers have been added to the growing list of those men qualifying for an engineer's license after attending the School of Marine Engineering sponsored jointly by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. This brings to 164 the number of Sea­ farers who have upgraded them­ A newly-licensed second as­ Before earning a third assistant's selves to an engineer's license. sistant engineer, Steve Kliderman license, Steve Karlak was a Seven of the men received a FOWT. Joining the Union in is 45 years old and a former third assistant's license while three New York City, the 41-year old were upgraded to second assistant. Karlak is a 15-year SIU veteran. James Stewart is a new second Born in Poland, he now resides in assistant engineer, and previously Brooklyn, N.Y. sailed as chief electrician. Bom in Delaware, he now makes his home in Mobile. Stewart is 56 years old. \ Stewart Sanchez Charles Sanchez received a third assistant engineer's license. The 36-year old former FOWT joined the SIU in 1965 in New York. Stanley Bossick, a newly-li­ censed third assistant engineer, is a former FOWT. A native of East Rutherford, New Jersey, he still lives in that state. July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Bossick Karlak Boleslaw Derol is also a native of Poland and lives in Brooklyn. He is a newly-licensed third as­ sistant engineer, and formerly sail­ ing as a FWT. Derol is 54 years Edward Fielding received a third assistant engineer's license. Formerly sailing as FOWT, Field­ ing joined the Union in 1958 in New York. He is 55 years old. A resident of the state of Washing­ ton, he was bora in Three Lakes, Wash. 'Truth-m-Lending' Legislation Passes Senate in 92-0 Vote WASHINGTON—A "'Truth in Lending" bill has been passed by the Senate with a unanimous 92-to-O vote. The proposed legislation must now go to the House, where supporters of the bill are hoping for passage this ^ year despite some continuing Truth-in-lending legislation is opposition. not designed to regulate the A landmark bill, which had the amount of interest charges in any strong support of the AFL-CIO, way, but merely insures that the the truth-in-lending proposal borrower be accurately informed would require, for the first time in advance of the true amounts he that sellers disclose to the con­ will be charged in interest—both sumer the total costs of install­ in annual percentages relative to ment buying and other loans, both the initial loan and in actual in terms of true annual interest dollars—so that he can shop for rate and in actual dollar amounts. credit on the best terms available. The bill's sponsor. Senator Wil­ The abuses to which the credit liam Proxmire (D-Wis.), has esti­ consumer has heen exposed in re­ mated that the measure could cent years was made clear in con­ save American consumers millions gressional hearings. For instance, of dollars yearly in credit costs— most revolving credit accounts which are now estimated at about carry an interest charge of V/z $12.5 billion on the approximately per cent a month on the unpaid $92.5 billion worth of goods balance. This is often represented bought on credit by Americans to the consumer simply as n IV2 each year. per cent interest rate. On a true Protection Inadequate yearly basis, however, it comes Many supporters admit that the out to a whopping 18 per cent bill, as it now stands, still does interest rate, which the consumer not offer the consumer the opti­ might be paying without even mum protection to which he knowing it. should be entitled, due to com­ Other instances of credit abuses promises necessary to break the are even worse. Congressmen seven-year deadlock that has pre­ learned during hearings of in­ viously stalled passage of any stances in which interest rates of truth-in-lending legislation. 289 per cent or more were Under the Senate-passed ver­ charged on used automobiles and sion of the bill, full disclosure of up to 285 per cent on various ap­ credit charges would apply to pliances—almost three times the about $30 billion in automobile price of the merchandise itself— sales, $20 billion in personal usually without the consumer even loans, $19 billion in large credit realizing the truth. purchases (such as television sets, Although some opposition to refrigerators, furniture, appliances the present bill is expected in the and furnishings), second mortgage House, the measure has been re­ loans and various other credit ferred to by at least one Repre­ sales. Still not covered would be first sentative as "a mere skeleton of mortgage loans, items with annual what it should be," indicating that interest charges of $10 or less, and further hearings might be held revolving credit accounts. and a much stronger bill offered. Derol Fielding FOWT. Born in Chicago, he lives in New Jersey. Kilderman joined the SIU in New York and is a 25-year veteran. Robert Carrigan is a second as­ sistant engineer, who formerly Kliderman Carrigan sailed as FOWT. He joined the Union in Baltimore in 1956. A native of Russelton, Pa., he lives in Springdale, Pa. Carrigan is 41 years old. Salvatore Aquia, a third assist­ ant engineer, sailed as oiler and joined the union in Baltimore in 1965. A native of Italy, he lives in Baltimore. Aquia is 27 years old. John Rymarz received a third Aquia Rymarz assistant's license. The 36-year old former FOWT joined the SIU in New York City in 1961. SEAFARERSy^LOG July 21, 1967. • Vol. XXIX, No. 15 Oflficial Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President GAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS Sec.-Treas. Vice-President RORERT MATTHEWS Vice-President HERBERT BRAND Director of Organizing and Publications Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEILL PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHBN FRANK MARGIOTTA Pibilihed kiwtikly at 810 Rhode Itland Avenie N.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 hy the Seafar­ ers International Union, Atlantic, Gall, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foerth Ayenee, Brooklyn, N.r. 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Second clue pottage paid at Washington, D. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTEHTIOR: Fern 3579 cards shoald ho sent to Seafarers Intcrnatlcnal Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Walen Dlitrlct, AFL-CIO, 675 Foerth A«enoe, Brook­ lyn, N.y. 11232. The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area We're all glad to .see the crewmembers of the Observer home safe and sound after their ordeal in the Suez Canal area during the recent conflict in the Middle East. However, this points up some of the dangers that Seafarers might encounter in the normal course of their jobs. These men performed their jobs without com- ^ plaint. Ten of the Observer's wiper's job on the Vietnam-bound crew volunteered to stay behind Seatrain Washington. He liked and man as a skeleton crew unti his last ship, the Roswell Victory. the candl could be cleared. Philadelphia We would now like to see the Shipping is fair in this port. Administration recognize the con­ Manuel Madarang is registered tribution of the U.S. seaman and and ready to go. He last shipped make a concerted effort to im­ as chief steward on the Petroprove the lot of the Maritime chem. The ship is in the Hoboken industry. The splendid job that shipyard and is due out shortly. was performed by Seafarers aboard the Observer is being re­ Elmer Wheeler who ships in the peated day after day by Seafarers black gang, is ready to go again on the Vietnam run. after spending some time with his family. Baltimore William Smith would like a Viktor Makko is now FFD and bosun's slot after recently sailing raring to go again. He last shipped as deck maintenance on the Van­ as bosun on Seatrain Savannah. tage Venturer. Mack Singleton, who was chief Bruno (Ziggie) Worturski re­ cook on the Marore, told us he is cently shipped as bosun on the looking for any ship, any run. Columbia (U. S. Steel) and is Frank Taylor is taking a ready for action again. Boston Bill Stewari is lounging on the beach at Cape Cod. Bill, a 25year SIU veteran, last shipped in the Vantage Venturer's engine de­ partment and is taking it easy for while. S/ff Continues Strike ot C&H Refinery SAN FRANCISCO — Negotia­ tions remained deadlocked here ast week and hopes of quick settlement appeared dim as the California and Hawaiian Sugar Company persisted in contract offers far short of the goal set jy striking SIUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers. The negotiating committee of Sugar Workers Union Local 1, headed by SIUNA vice president Frank Drozak, stands firm in its demands for a pay increase of 5 cents an hour each year for a three-year period with the hike retroactive to last February 1— the expiration date of the old contract. After a seven-hour collective bargaining session, the Company refused to budge from its offer of a 10-8-10-cent raise over the three year period and was willing to make it retroactive only to April 1. The Union membership had previously voted 386-234 to reject a new contract offered by the Company. Members of Local 1 struck the refinery at Crockett, Calif., on June 12, after eleventh-hour ne­ gotiations failed to reach an equitable contract settlement. The refinery, one of the largest in the world, employs 1,135 workers and produces more than six-million pounds of sugar per day. Another chief impasse in the negotiations is the question of work scheduling. The ""company's demand is that the union accept the company's work schedule pro­ posals before any discussion of a new economic package begins. The SIU's position is that it cannot accept the company's pro­ posals under any circumstances, since the company wotild be al­ lowed unlimited flexibility in ar­ ranging a worker's days off and hours worked. In the past the company has often given workers split days off and insufficient notice of changes in daily work schedules. Cieslak Stewart Another quarter-century man, Stan Cieslak, is spending time with the family after making the Alcoa Trader as deck mainte­ nance. John Giancola wishes smooth sailing to former shipmates while he's in dry dock. John's last job was on the Overseas Joyce. Norfolk Jack Wise has registered here after shipping out of New York the past year. Norm Wroton, 23 years in the union, was an oiler on the Sea­ train Maryland during a Far East run. He'll be ready for a job after a brief vacation. Clyde Mariner registered for an AB's slot on the Ocean Ulla. The ship is crewing up soon and Clyde hope's to be aboard. His last job was on the Cities Service Baltimore. Puerto Rico A public opinion poll here re­ vealed that most labor leaders prefer the Island to remain a commonwealth, although indus­ trialists would like to see Puerto Rico become the 51st State. Construction of the fifth and sixth piers in the Puerto Nuevo ports area has been officially com­ pleted with the paving of a sixacre area for moving and parking cargo vans. Mario Farrulla is among the SIU's newest pensioners. He has spent some 40 years at sea and is an oldtimer in the Union. Ralph Torres, Zenon Rivera, Geronlmo Morales and Paul Mar­ tin are on the beach and ready for a new ship. i r : i ,- # •••1 M / "-4 » '.1?? ' 'r I �Jnly 21, 1967 ^SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Senate Unit Told of Texas Ranger Brutality The Great Lakes by Frad Farnen,S«cretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes . if t v- The SIU has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board that a meeting will be held to set up election procedures for the coming election at the Pickands-Mather Steamship Co. This company is the last large (15 ships) non-union fleet operat­ ing on the Great Lakes. Due to the outstanding response from Interlake Pickands-Mather seamen, we have high hopes they will The representatives saw the un­ soon be Seafarers. Pickands-Math­ loading of the J. Claire Miller at er is known among Lakes seamen the Standard Elevator. After two as the "last of the Mohicans." days, the talks ended amid high hopes that Buffalo will get its fair Chicago share of Government storage Carl "Smokey" West would like grain. No promises were made, to sail on the Buckeye Monitor however. again. Shipping remains slow here, es­ Mark Merita and Bemie Grivas pecially with the Frank E. Taplin are back in the big city after ship­ and C. A. Reiss laid up. The ping on a Reiss ship. Bernie's latter vessel had an accident to looking for a "quiet engine room." her boom. Just a reminder to unrated men Frankfort to take advantage of upgrading A meeting for July 20 has facilities so they can get the extra been set for the continuance of money available to rated mem­ contract negotiations with the Ann bers. Railroad Company. Arbor Cleveland Shipping is slow in this port, Shipping has slowed down re­ especially with some Ann Arbor cently, but AB's and FOW's can Carferry employees on vacation. ship out without much wait. Book men on the beach are rare. Diduth George Karr and Jim Thomp­ Large crops of grain in foreign son are waiting for "that certain countries have apparently con­ ship," and expect to ship out tributed to the decrease of over shortly. 35 million bushels in grain ship­ Alpena ping. The grain workers are work­ Otto Zarske and Ervin Brom- ing without a contract, as of July und are looking for a good ship 1. No new agreements have been and hope to sail soon. The strike reached. of Besser Manufacturing Com­ Woody Rintoid, one of our fa­ pany office worker's remains on vorite wheelsmen is on the beach with no predictions for a settle­ and enjoying the fishing. Among ment soon. our newer wheelsmen is Robert Anderson, who acquired his AB Buffalo A meeting was held here re­ ticket at the Duluth Upgrading cently concerning possible grain School. We wish a speedy recovery to cargoes for this port. Attending were representatives from the De­ IBU member Ray Thomson, who partment of Agriculture, Con­ is now recuperating from an op­ gressman T. J. I>ulski of this Dis­ eration at St. Mary's Hospital. trict, affiliates of the MTD, Com Don Bamett and Charles Birt, Exchange and Great Lakes As­ both oilers, recently shipped on sociates. the Seatrain Maryland. Members of Senate subcommittee holding hearings in Rio Grande City, Texas, are shown medical photos of injuries suffered by striking farm worker in what witnesses described as a savage beating by Texas Rangers. Physician described extent of injuries in detail. Meany Urges Labor Law Coverage To Protect Farm Workers' Rights r WASHINGTON—The "law of the jungle" will dominate labor relations in agriculture until farm workers have the legal right to organize and bargain with their employers, AFL-CIO President George Meany said at a Senate hearing. Meany was the first witness JS as the Senate Migratory Labor lation is patterned on the con­ described the AFL-CIO testimony Subconunittee resumed in Wash­ struction industry model. as "the most eloquent I have ever In answer to questions, Meany heard." ington the hearings it had begun Williams and the other two in the Rio Grande Valley of said the entire economy will bene­ Texas, where police and employ­ fit by higher wages and more pur­ members present — Senators Ed­ ers have worked hand-in-hand to chasing power in the hands of ward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and try to break a strike for recogni­ farm workers, just as it has by Ralph W. Yarborough (D-Tex.) tion by the AFL-CIO United higher wages for industrial —said they had been convinced by their on-the-spot investigation Farm Workers Organizing Com­ workers. Subcommittee Chairman Har­ in Texas of the need to bring mittee. Because there is no federal ma­ rison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N.J.), farm workers under the NLRA. chinery to compel farm employ­ ers to bargain with a union, Meany said, "they must do what other workers had to do in the dark ages of labor history — scratch and claw and dig out their own little clearing in a hos­ by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Guif Area tile jungle." It is the only segment of Ameri­ The SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Lines , has announced a can labor, he noted, where work­ proposal for discontinuing their passenger service to South Amer­ ers still are "clubbed down or ica and the Caribbean. Three Delta Line passenger ships have thrown in jail for attempting to been operating from New Orleans for over twenty years. Plans organize," and where "the whole are to use the Del Mar, Del Sud, and Del Norte strictly as freighters power of the community, the em­ beginning sometime in early 1968. ployers, the police, the courts and The exact nature of their use He is now ashore for a well earned the so-called 'good citizens' of vacation. narrow minds and empty hearts and the runs on which they will Hunt intends looking for a 1st be employed has not been deter­ is thrown into the fight against mined. The Delta Line passenger electrician's billet when he con­ them." cludes his lengthy vacation. The family farmer would be ships now carry a combination of cargo and 119 passengers. It is Houston helped, not hurt, by extending the Chief Cook D. Cincore is back National Labor Relations Act to expected that they will eventually be replaced by the Delta Class in Houston after signing off the larger farms, he stressed. vessels now under construction at Baltimore. Seafarer W. F. CopHalf the farms don't use any Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, page and W. La Barrere have both hired labor, Meany pointed out, Mississippi. chosen to spend their summer and six per cent account for 76 per A wharfage rate increase of 35 vacations in this port. Coppage cent of the wage bill. In effect the family farmer is competing to 50 cents per ton for various hopes to make his first back-towith his own labor against "the types of cargo has been approved work run on a coast wise ship. by the New Orleans Dock Board exploited workers hired by the Mobile to go into effect on July 15, 1967. corporation farmers, the factories A number of old timers are on Opposition to the rate increase in the field," he said, adding that the beach here for rest and vaca­ has come from various sources. the threat to the family farmer is tions. Vidette Cleamian, cur­ not higher wages but "the per­ One of the most vocal opponents rently registered in group one. of the rate increase has been the petuation of low wages and mis­ New Orleans labor movement. Deck Department, has been ship­ erable conditions." Three local labor organizations ping out in various deck ratings Comparative Wage Decline have voiced their opposition. for the last twenty years. His last Without unions, farm wages They are the Greater New Or­ ship was the Alcoa Commander, have fallen from 76 per cent of the leans AFL-CIO, the Maritime on which he made several trips average factory wage to 36 per Labor Council, and -the Metal cent, and while there once were Trades Council. In a joint statement they fringe benefits on the farms and none in the factories, the situation pointed out that "70 per cent of every dollar spent in the city is is now reversed, Meany said. In California, Texas and other derived directly or indirectly from states, Meany told the senators, the port" and that "a wharfage farm workers "have made it clear increase which would drive ship­ that they are determined to be ping from the port would directly full-fledged members of American affect not only the working man society . . . and we in the AFL- but also the businessman." CIO are doing all we can to help Goodman New Orleans them. It is right and proper for E. L. "Gator Mouth" Bates was on the island run. America, for it is just as unaround the hall to let everyone Charlie Lambert, another twen­ American to discriminate on know that he was very much alive ty-year man registered in group ground of occupation as it is on and that the rumor that he had one, deck department, is currently grounds of race." Answering objections which kicked the bucket was just that, in drydock for surgery. His last ' have been raised by farm employ­ a rumor. Gator's last ship was the ship was the Del Aires on the ers to labor law coverage, Meany Southwestern Victory on which he Delta Line run. Barney B. Goodman, who sails pointed out that the strikes the sailed for over six months. On employers fear would be most the Southwestern Victory he be­ in the Engine Department, is on likely to occur in the absence of came ill and was forced to leave the beach here after seven months the ship in Belgium where he as FWT aboard the Maiden collective bargaining. stayed in a hospital for six weeks. Creek. Barney makes his home "The farm workers' strikes Upon returning stateside he spent in Chickasaw, Alabama. He'll be during the last year have been some time in the USPHS hospital. ready again to go after a short strikes not for wages and working Gator is not talking about ship­ rest. conditions, but for the fundamen­ Wilson (Ghost) Davis, regis­ tal right to bargain collectively," ping yet. He is still concentrat­ ing on recuperating and won't tered in Steward Department, he said. The mobility of farm workers sail until he feels that he's in tip group one, has completed a year and the seasonal nature of the top shape. Gator sails as steward as steward aboard the Oakland. He is married and makes his home work would pose no more diffi­ and chief cook. Seafarer Ehner E. Hunt finished here. Currently recovering from culty than in construction, Meany two-and-one half year tour on a bout with Tetanus, he hopes to said. He noted that the NLRB machinery proposed in the legis­ the Del Sol as chief electrician. be ready soon. The Gulf Coast �Pase Six ^4 • • SEAFARERS LOG July 21, 1967 We must act how before i and old age leave us with no fleet at alL • Senator Daniel B. Brew- apathy toward the Merchant Marine has been a major stef (D.-Md.) is a vigorous stumbling block to needed improvements. Unfortunately, proponent of a strengthened the Merchant Marine seems not to have much sex U.S. merchant marine. As appeal. This is a serious problem. Apathy can kill a program % member of the Senate just as easily as strong opposition. It is the duty of Commerce Committee, those involved with the maritime industry, if they wish Brewster has been an out­ to thrive, to educate the nation in the problems they are spoken and articulate critic beset with and in the need for reform. People today of the Administration be­ simply do not realize how vitally important our fleet cause of its failure to de­ is to America, both commercially and for national velop a policy that will en­ defense. sure the nation of an ade­ How many people realize, for instance, that 97.6% quate merchant fleet. In a of supplies to Vietnam go by ship? We simply never recent address on the floor of the Senate, Brewster hear of the tremendously important role that our mer­ called attention to the critical plight of the nation's chant marine is playing in Southeast Asia, but the maritime industry and cited proposals for remedial simple fact is that sea-lift provides the materiel for all action. The following is the complete text of the but a half-hour of fighting each day. How many realize that 60% of all troops sent to Maryland Senator's important speech. Vietnam go by ship?—An astonishing figure which proves that, despite the rapid development of air trans­ STATEMENT BY SENATOR DANIEL B. portation, ships are essential to the deployment of our BREWSTER ON MERCHANT MARINE armed forces. POLICY JUNE 29, 1967, ON THE UNITED STATES SENATE FLOOR Of course, on this subject, the Administration did make one concrete proposal which, fortunately, was Mr. President, defeated by Congress before it got off the ground. This During the past week, under the able chairmanship was the celebrated Fast Deployment Logistics Ship idea, of my distinguished colleague from Alaska, Senator the proposal to construct, at enormous cost to the Amer­ Bartlett, the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the ican taxpayer, huge floating arsenals stationed offshore Senate Committee on Commerce has conducted detailed trouble spots, ready to deploy men and arms to the hearings aimed at exploring the true condition of the scene of battle faster than ever before. United States Merchant Marine. Not only would these leviathans lend a very triggerThe purpose of these hearings was not only to give happy outlook to our foreign policy, but they would ourselves an understanding of the current woeful con­ deal a crushing and unnecessary blow to our shipping dition of the American maritime industry, but to pro­ industry. It is a well-known fact that any slow-up in the vide a foundation for a Congressional remedy of that line of supply between, say, Oakland and DeNang condition. occurs not in Oakland, not on the high seas, but in the The normal sequence of events has been somewhat unloading process in Vietnam. FDL's could in no way reversed. Usually, it is the Administration that sends its solve this congestion problem; they could not speed recommendations to Congress for deliberation, debate, the supply process up an hour. Fortunately, this fact and enactment into law. But today, when concrete legis­ was patently clear to the House and Senate Armed lative proposals are needed desperately to keep the Services Committees, which killed the FDL plan. American-flag fleet afloat, none has been forthcoming The point is, of course, that the Department of De­ from the Executive Branch. fense, realizing the obsolescence of our merchant and Instead, there has been a lot of talk—too much talk liner fleet, and realizing the fact that our global po­ and too little action. Much has been said about the sition depends on a well-equipped, modern fleet, de­ Secretary of Transportation's new maritime program, termined to skirt around the need to revitalize the but in reality this program has never been set down in merchant marine, and build a merchant marine of its detail on paper. It is a vapor, an intangible that has own—government owned, government operated, and brought not new hope for the maritime industry, but offering slim dividends to the taxpaying public. only frustration and anger. In two world wars, and in the Koean war, our mer­ Recognizing this situation, my distinguished colleagues in the Senate, Senators Magnuson and Bartlett, and my chant fleet outmatched all others in getting men and friend and fellow Marylander in the House of Repre­ supplies across the seas fast. There is no reason to be­ sentatives, Congressman Edward Garmatz, Chairman lieve that this record of achievement cannot be con­ of the House Merchant Marine Committee, have joined tinued during the current conflict, just so long as we buckle down and give our merchant fleet the govern­ together to form a Congressional maritime policy. mental support it needs. Recognizing the policy vacuum that could be fatal to I can find no justification whatsoever for abandoning our merchant marine, they have pledged to create and the time-honored policy of integrating the privatelyenact a new program this year. In a joint statement issued two weeks ago, they said: owned American-flag fleet into the national defense in "Each passing day, each new crisis makes it increasingly times of crises. Fortunately, Congress vindicated that obvious that our country must have a modern, well- policy this year, and I hope it will continue to do so balanced merchant marine and related industry com­ against all future onslaughts from the Department of Defense. ponents. Equally obvious is the fact that such is not The American maritime industry does not benefit at hand." from the traditional means of protection: duties and I applaud this statement and the action of Senators barriers of distance. Nor does it profit from constant Magnuson and Bartlett and Congressman Garmatz in injections of technological research sponsored by the seizing the initiative where the Executive Branch has government. Our maritime industry exists because of a hesitated.-1 certainly give my wholehearted support to complicated set of government programs and regulations. the program now being formulated as a result of the If these are abandoned, or, more realistically, if they merchant marine review hearings. are allowed to become obsolete, the industry .will die. I think that finally we are going to get something Without government assistance, our shipping industries done, for surely concrete steps must be taken this year, could not compete successfully in the world market. right now, to bolster the American-flag fleet. The reason, of course, is the higher standard of living I recognize, of course, that the Administration has of American labor. In Japan, the leading shipbuilding been reluctant to make its plan definite until it can be nation today, a shipyard worker earns one-third or less almost entirely sure that it will be well received. As a of what he would earn here. A ship can be constructed result, the sky has been darkened by numerous trial in Japan for 45% of what it costs here. In fact, the balloons sent aloft to the cheers of some and the groans shipbuilding materials here cost what the whole ship of others. would cost in Japan. This may be wise politics, and sometime, someday, it A similar disparity can be found in the wage rates might result in a good program. But when? Our ship­ of foreign and American ships' crews. Furthermore, owners, our shipbuilders, our maritime unions, and our unavoidable operating costs like dockage, pilotage, and ports cannot wait forever. They need a revitalized mari­ cargo-handling cost here two to four times what they time policy before we go home in the fall. I pledge my­ do in foreign ports. self to do everything I can to help them get it. I would submit that in no other industry is the In all honesty, I must admit that some of the blame confrontation between American and foreign wage for delay lies with ourselves in Congress. Congressional rates more dramatic. The need to accommodate our vastly higher wage rate, plus the need to replace and expand a fleet that is growing obsolete in block—this, basically, is the two-horned dilemma we face today. In the years since the war, we have slipped to six­ teenth in shipbuilding. At this moment, we have 48 ships of 596,300 gross tonnage under construction, while Japanese yards have 583 ships of 18 million gross tons in the works. Further, only 7 per cent of our own foreign com­ merce goes in American-flag ships. The American-flag fleet totals 10.3 million gross tons, or 6.4 per cent of the world total. That ranks us as fifth greatest maritime power, when twenty years ago we were number one. By contrast, the Soviet Union, which at the end of World War II was a maritime power of little sig­ nificance, has now risen to sixth place, with a fleet of over 9 million gross tons. Today, Russia contracts to build ships in foreign yards, not because it is cheaper to do so, but because her own yards are filled to ca­ pacity. Clearly, the Russians realize the importance of a strong merchant marine, and are bent on making sure they have one. Needless to say, our own declining fleet suffers by comparison. In 1965, the Soviet Union accepted delivery of 100 merchant ships, while the United States took delivery of only 16. That same year, we had on order 41 mer­ chant ships of over 1,000 tons, and the Russians had 464. Consequently, while the average age of our fleet creeps up to around 20 years, the Soviet fleet gets younger every year. The question is now what do we do about this sad state of affairs. Given the total dependency of the maritime industry on government programs, it follows that the only answer lies in a government policy of rejuvenation. What should such a policy include? 1. In the general area of governmental reorganiza­ tion, I would recommend that the Maritime Adminis­ tration be established as an independent agency, under neither the Department of Commerce nor the Depart­ ment of Transportation. I believe firmly that only as an independent agency, free from subordination of other transportation concerns, can the Maritime Administra­ tion come up with the kind of program necessary to revitalize our fieet. If a sound and progressive maritime policy had already been presented by the Administration, then perhaps I and other friends of the maritime indus­ try would be content to see Marad inside the Department of Transportation. But this has not happened, and I suspect that in DOT, the Maritime Administration would always be a half-neglected stepchild. 2. I have already introduced a bill, S. 340, to require that merchant marine funds be authorized annually by the Commerce Committee. At present, the budget is only reviewed by the Appropriations Committee and the measure I have proposed would, I believe, strengthen Congressional oversight in the maritime field. 3. Subsidies. The maritime industry cannot continue to operate without subsidies, no matter how alien they may seem to the free enterprise system. Subsidies can be divided into two categories, construction and oper­ ating. The Secretary of Transportation has proposed in­ formally that construction subsidy payments be made directly to the shipyards; I agree with this plan. It is important, however, to make it clear from the beginning what price differential the subsidies are based on: the relatively small British-American differential, or the high U.S. Japanese differential. The complications here are obvious, and need to be worked out without delay. Due to the high standard of living of American seamen, there appears to be no alternative to continued operating subsidies. Only in this way can American-flag liners continue to compete in the world market. In the merchant marine review hearings, several witnesses have proposed that operating subsidies be extended to what are now unsubsidized liners and bulk carriers. Consider­ ing the ever-increasing requirements of our world trade, this proposal has definite merit, and should be imple­ mented. 4. My fourth general proposal comes in the field of vesMl replacement. We are currently more than 90 ships behind in our vessel replacement program. In order to maintain our fleet, we should begin this year to construct at least 30-40 new ships a year, rather than the 13 provided for in this year's maritime budget. (Continued on page II) �July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Campaign Underway to Close Industrial Bond Tax Loophole Now that the Johnson Administration has given every indication that it will press for a tax boost to meet the costs of the Vietnam war, there are members of Congress who feel that a bit of tax reform might be in order, too. Whatever tax bill eventually is submitted, it will open the door to amendments designed to close some of the more obvious loopholes in the law that have grown up over the years. &n. Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.) has been conducting a steady cam­ paign in recent months to get one of the worst loopholes plugged up —tax-exempt industrial bond hnancing that not only cost the Treasury huge sums but encourages industrial pirating, runaway shops and anti-union activities. Nelson warned that "some time soon Congress will have to face the issue head-on of the abuse of municipal financing for private ventures." He has introduced legislation that would put an end to the industrial bond racket that now flourishes in 35 states, in some states as a means of enticing industry from other areas and in some as a protective device to keep their present industry from running away. The legislation has nine co-signers in the Senate. Similar legisla­ tion has been introduced in the House by Reps. Henry Reuss and Clement Zablocki, Wisconsin Democrats. Originally Congress voted tax exemption for industrial bonds as a means of encouraging new industry in Appalachia and similar areas desperately in need of development. Over the years the privilege has been steadily expanding as a means of permitting the states, and even local communities, to raid one another. Here is a summary of some of the major abuses: • The Investment Bankers Association, which is afraid that abuse of tax-exempt industrial bonds will imperil normal community finan­ cing, estimates that up to 1 billion dollars of such bonds were issued in 1966 severely eroding norma] income tax collections. • The gimmick is more and more being used by wealthy corpora­ tions. In 1966 two-thirds of the bonds were issued for the benefit of eight large corporations. Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler has commented that many corporations that obviously don't need financial help are profiting from tax-exempt bond issues and that the whole question of the exemption should be reviewed. • Industrial piracy is of deep concern to such areas as New York City and many northern industrial states which have been the victims of industrial bond issues in other—mostly Southern—states. Nelson recited the case of one Milwaukee firm which moved part of its opera­ tion to Kentucky to take advantage of a brand new $6.5 million plant built with the proceeds of a tax free bond issue. The move cost Mil­ waukee 750 skilled jobs and a $5 million payroll. • One aspect of the "runaway shop" part of the industrial bond gimmick has been the use to which it has been put by anti-union employers. Northern employers who are determined to resist organi­ zation of their plants have been the target of widespread, national advertising calling on them to transfer their operations to fine, new plants with a local, docile labor population. The records of the NLRB are filled with cases where local communities have ganged up on unions even more viciously than employers themselves. A. R. (Sarge) Kinstley, assistant director of AFL-CIO Region XVII (Texas) until his retirement February 1, 1965, died at Fort Worth at the age of 67. He was a charter member of Boiler Mak­ ers Local 74, Houston, in the early 1920's and joined the for­ mer Oil Workers Houston Local 227 in 1936. He was local presi­ dent and international vice presi­ dent until 1952, when he became CIO regional director for Kansas and Western Missouri. He was named a special representative for the CIO following the merger of the Oil Workers and the former Gas, Coke and Chemical Work­ ers into the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers early in 1955. He became assistant regional di­ rector after the AFL-CIO merger. He is survived by his widow and two daughters. * * * The United Housing Founda­ tion, a labor-backed non-profit co­ operative, will sponsor a 6,000family apartment project in Brooklyn, N.Y., for middle and low income families. Governor Nelson Rockefeller announced at a press conference that New York State will finance a $121 million mortgage and advance seed money to purchase the 145-acre tract overlooking Jamaica Bay in Brooklyn's Canarsie section. A special city tax formula will en­ able the apartments to be sold at modest down payments. Jacob S. Potofsky, president of the United Housing Foundation and of the Clothing Workers, said monthly carrying charges for the apart­ ments will average about $22-$23 a room. About 20 per cent of the apartments will be available in the $18-$ 19 a room range, compar­ able to the rental of public hous­ ing. » • • Ground has been broken in Chicago for the new two-story headquarters building of the AFLCIO Air Line Employees Asso­ ciation. Completion is scheduled for about October 1. Present for the "golden shovel" ceremony were ALEA President Victor J. Herbert, Commissioner of Avia­ tion William Downs of Chicago; Manager Michael Barry of Mid­ way Airport; President Howard Coughlin of the Office Employees, and President Robert Dye and President-elect John Hayes of the Canadian Air Line Employees Association. Pmge Seven Map" The recent announcement by the Agricul­ ture Department that it had to reduce the cost of the food stamps to Mississippi's poor­ est families points up a deplorable situation generally overlooked by a nation too used to hearing from its leaders how afiluent and fortunate it is. America is, almost by definition, the land of plenty. Some of its citizens are classified as being in low-income groups or disadvan­ taged areas but who would dare—in the wealthiest nation on earth—to come right out and admit that certain Americans might actually be starving because they are too poor to avail themselves of what is a thinlydisguised government handout, or doomed to die almost before they are old enough to walk because even the most basic of medical care either reaches them too late or not at all? Such conditions are rarely made public. They damage the American image—both at home and abroad. Fortunately, the plight of these destitute fellow Americans is sometimes brought to the attention of the rest of us by emergency actions such as that taken by the Agriculture Department and also by independentlyfinanced medical studies such as the one made in the south by the Field Foundation of New York and recently reported on to a Senate Sub-committee. Actually, the slash in the price of food stamp prices concerns only an isolated per­ centage of the poorest families in one state and does nothing whatever for millions who are going hungry in other areas. To reduce the cost from $2 a month per person to 50 cents serves no real purpose anyway if the prospective buyer doesn't have 50 cents to pay. According to the report by the Field Foundation's team of doctors, some of these Mississippi famUies are so poor that the par­ ents haven't even SEEN money in weeks. In others, the father worked 55 hours a week but brought home only $15—enough to provide for their children only a breakfast of biscuit, lunch of boiled beans and supper of bread and molasses. Food stamps are a poor answer to the problem at best. The stamp program was originally intended to dispose of surplus food, not to take care of the poor. If the stamps are to serve those in dire need, they should be free to those in dire need. Agri­ culture admits that the stamp reduction came about only after local welfare agencies were asked to pay for the stamps and refused. The field doctors clearly indicate the des­ peration of these i>eople and the abject squal­ or they are in. They face more than malnutri­ tion and ordinary sickness; they face oblivion. Portions of the medical observations paint a grim picture: "The boys and girls we saw were hungry— weak, in pain, sick; their lives are being shortened. (They) are suffering from hunger and disease and directly or indirectly they are dying from them—which is exactly what starvation means." The doctors said they found children with running sores, heart and lung diseases, severe anemia and other chronic diseases that had never been diag­ nosed or treated. "They are beyond medical help even if it were available," one of the team said. "By the time they are 2 or 3 they have suffered irreparable damage to their bodies and minds. They need food and vitamins and every kind of rehabilitation—particularly blood transfusions. Their teeth are so ap­ palling it was hard to keep examining their mouths." Disclosures such as these are not only ap­ palling but indicate that lives are literally being thrown away through apathy and neglect. It is vitally important that our society as a whole and our government in particular, recognize the fact that we have an ines­ capable obligation to feed and care for those of our citizens who have been callously neglected and exploited by the very people who have molded our image of the "affluent American." �Pace Eicht Jaly 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Honors American Labor Pioneer The Pacific Coast Navy Ship USS Samuel Campers Commissioned Into Paiific Fleet by Frank Orozak, West Coast Representative A seven-hour collective bargaining session was held recently between SIUNA affiliated Sugar Workers Union Local 1 and the BREMERTON, Wash.—The USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37), first ship of the U.S. Navy to bear California and Hawaiian Sugar Company in Crocket, Calif. The the name of the father of the modern American labor movement, officially joined the Pacific fleet bargaining session failed to produce any immediate hope of settle­ in commissioning ceremonies at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard here. ment. Several hundred labor offi­ Sugar workers negotiating com-*® cials and members gathered at [ mittee members demanded a IS­ for a bosun's job. Jesse said his the 643-foot destroyer tender IS-15 cents increase over a three wife took her first vacation in 16 year period with retroactive pay years while he looked after the during the ceremonies. back to Febrjuary 1, the expira­ kids. Thomas R. Donahue, Assistant tion date of the old contract. Secretary of Labor, the principal Company officials offered the Un­ speaker, told the audience that ion 10-8-10, wages to be spread "the men who built and put a over a three-year period. They union label on her and those who were offered retroactive pay only will sail her will own a piece of back to April 1. the Samuel Gompers." San Francisco Donahue, formerly executive Shipping is excellent here and assistant to the president of the AB's, FWT's and oilers will find a Building Service Employees, pre­ warm welcome. The Halcyon sented to the ship the original Tiger paid off and signed on and message of congratulations signed we've got the Steel Artisan, Gen­ Redmond Thorpe by President "Johnson which was eva and Long Beach in transit. first read at the keel-laying of the Payoffs included the San Fran­ Winston Battle shipped as stew­ Gompers just over three years ago. cisco, Vantage Progress, Penn ard aboard the Rierville after a Capt. Harry Risch, Jr., accepted Challenger, Cottonwood Creek, short vacation. the President's message. San Juan and Bessemer Victory. Seattle AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Signing on were the Lynn Vic­ Shipping looks good here as we William F. Schnitzler brought the tory, Free America and Margarett just paid off five ships. In addi­ congratulations and best wishes Brown. tion, three vessels signed on and of organized labor to the ship's Wilmington company. He said organized labor Shipping is fine for rated men five are in transit. has great pride in the Gompers C. W. Thorpe left the Wild and the outlook for future ship­ not only because of its name but Ranger and is now taking his va­ ping is good. because the ship "typifies the ideal Walter Lundgren must have en­ cation in the Northwest. of Samuel Gompers" that peace New Destroyer Tender USS Samuel Gompers became part of the U.S. joyed the Persian Gulf. He is D. L. Redmond's last job was can only be secured by the Pacific Fleet at commissioning ceremonies at Puget Sound Naval getting ready to go back as pump­ as AB aboard the Seatrain Lou­ strength of the United States. Shipyard. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer William F. Schnitzler was man on the first available ship to isiana. He's scanning the boards "It would mock Samuel Gom­ among speakers who honored the founder of the modern American the area. for a good slot in the deck de­ pers," he said, "to look upon this labor movement and offered best wishes for the ship bearing his name. Jesse Lewis is eyeing the boards partment. ship as a symbol of brute power rather than as an instrument of The Gompers is the first of a Atiojn^ii^ GuM peace The USS Samuel Gom­ new class of tenders. Its mission pers represents the armor of se­ will be to repair and support de­ June 30 to July 13, 1967 curity." stroyer-type ships, including de­ DECK DEPARTMENT President B. A. Gritta, of the stroyer escorts and nuclear-pow­ TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH AFL-GIO Metal Trades Dept., ered guided missile frigates. All Groups All Groups All Groups said that if Gompers were alive The ship is 643 feet long, 8S Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Class A ClassB today he would be proud of the feet wide and displaces 20,200 Boston 0 4 3 3 17 1 2 officers and men of the ship, the tons at full load. Her single screw New York 40 106 58 33 20 355 95 6 personnel of the Puget Sound power plant will drive her at top Philadelphia 2 3 3 18 8 2 26 12 3 23 96 29 Baltimore 6 Naval Shipyard, and of the Brem­ speed in excess of 20 knots. 6 6 Norfolk 9 10 28 24 6 erton Metal Trades Council and Jacksonville 14 11 5 10 22 4 3 During the christening cere­ its 16 affiliates whose members Tampa 10 2 10 5 12 4 1 mony last year, the Gompers was Mobile made the ship possible. 16 17 25 14 67 13 4 actually floating dockside when New Orleans 54 43 47 42 25 17 128 32 40 26 31 160 111 2 the traditional bottle of cham­ Houston 'Man of Peace* 7 14 7 6 21 • 0 18 pagne was broken across its bow Wilmington 39 70 18 39 20 72 17 "Samuel Gompers was a man by Mrs. Holmes. At the commis­ San Francisco .... 11 19 17 9 24 Seattle 40 22 of peace," Gritta said. "May she sioning, the ship was on blocks Totals 339 270 259 180 1036 123 363 always sail the seas of the world in dry dock with scarcely a drop in quest of peace." ENGINE DEPARTMENT of water beneath her—but she TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH Mrs. Joseph Holmes, oldest could be put to sea within a few All Groups AU Groups All Groups granddaughter of Gompers and hours virtually fully operational. Port ClassB Qass aassA Class A CUasB ClassC A ClassB sponsor of the ship at its christen­ It was one of the few times in Boston 3 1 1 1 11 1 2 ing last year, thanked the Navy naval history that a ship has been New York 47 37 39 24 110 22 154 for this honor to her grandfather. commissioned while in dry dock. Philadelphia 6 8 1 5 6 2 17 AtSTSIVams 'Hm'Operators— 'No Broadcasts la WASHINGTON—Amateur radio operators aboard Ameri­ can merchant vessels in Vietnamese waters or ports have been warned by the Military Sea Transportation Service that ham broadcasts may place American merchant vessels in danger, may prove harmful to U.S. military efforts in Vietnam, and are expressly forbidden by the Federal Communication Commis­ sion's authority under the amended Communications Act of 1934. The MSTS warning reports an incident in which an amateur radio broadcaster aboard a commercial ship, while in South­ east Asian waters, made known the ship's position, the fact that it was carrying military vehicles, its next port of call and its estimated time of arrival. MSTS said that in the future it will be necessary to report such violations aboard ship to the FCC for appropriate actiao—which might result in the revocation of the amateur radio operator's license. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals 18 11 4 3 12 40 38 12 27 14 237 13 1 13 2 9 30 33 13 78 12 245 15 4 3 6 21 32 23 9 14 19 190 11 3 9 3 22 23 29 7 49 7 190 9 9 5 1 10 17 11 16 14 14 135 64 23 12 4 17 84 101 16 47 20 570 30 13 13 2 7 90 84 3 20 35 414 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Bs^ton New York ....... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Totals aassA ClassB 2 0 40 14 6 1 17 6 1 3 2 2 6 0 11 7 39 36 22 17 4 4 32 6 18 7 200 103 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A ClassB ClassC 1 1 1 28 8 12 3 3 4 9 4 7 7 6 20 0 16 7 11 23 8 6 27 20 9 18 16 12 5 6 13 13 9 34 8 3 21 149 86 145 REGISTERED on BEACH An Groups aaasA ClassB 12 3 173 54 18 11 72 23 16 16 8 4 8 0 43 6 101 88 91 74 20 • 8 48 30 13 7 623 324 " ' . ~ . . - ' ' ' • % �July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG ANNUAL REPORT 7. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1966 8. As of November 30, 1966 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 9. 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 10. of the 11. 12. STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbrevi­ ated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, N. Y. 10038. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES i Page Nine DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits .. Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations. See attachment Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees and commissions (c) Interest • (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses Other disbursements (a) See attachment (b) Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) Column (2) $1,380,945.41 Column' (3) $ 796,752.58 2,115,200.00 2,911,952.58 NOT —o— 1,175,367.18 —o— APPLICABLE 4,087,319.76 560,892.28 712,620.42 116,799.36 116,799.36 4,630,439.91 1,005,782.37 2,136,834.89 1,005,782.37 220,530.00 $3,363,147.26 ATTACHMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT-FORM D-2 Item No. 1. Seafarers Welfare Plan is identified with various Atlantic, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes steamship companies, tugboat and dredging operators who have collective bargaining agreements with the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Great Lakes District. 5B. (fiasses of Benefits Provided Death Rehabilitation Medical Examination Program Special Therapeutic Equipment Dental Scholarships Meal coupons Hospital Optical Medical Surgical Blood Bank Consultative Services Medicare premiums Maternity Burial Plots Sickness and Accident Blood Transfusions Rehabilitation Therapy EXHIBIT B-1—Item 10—Other Assets Investment in stock of wholly owned corporations (at cost) Miscellaneous receivables Notes receivable—Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Capital donated to wholly owned corps. ...; Less: Reserve for donated capital Advances to wholly owned corps 560,892.28 $6,029,157.45 LIABILITIES AND FUNDS $ 10,000.00 26,963.66 250,000.00 $3,642,688.11 3,549,988.11 92,700.00 181,228.62 s 3,740.19 —o— 3,740.19 2,662,270.00 3,363,147.26 6,025,417.26 $6,029,157.45 ^Indicate accounting basis by check: Cash • Accrual •. Plans on a cash basis should attach a statement of signiflcant unrecord^ assets and liabilities. See attachment. *The assets listed in this statement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act. sec. 7 (e) and (f) (1) (B)). State basis of determining the amount at which securities are carried and shown in column (1) ; Bonds, stocks at cost. ' If A (2) in item 18, PART III is checked "Yes," show in this column the cost or present value, whichever Is lower, of investments summarized in lines 2c, 8a, and 3b, if such value differs from that reported in column (1). Item 17(a)—Reserve for welfare benefits for pensioners and their dependents— $2,662,270.00. EIXHIBIT B-2 Fixed Assets Furniture and fixtures—Plan office Furniture and fixtures—Detroit Training facilities—Bayou Le Batre, Ala.* Medical and Safety Program facilities— Brooklyn, New York Puerto Rico New Orleans, Louisiana Baltimore, Maryland Furniture and fixtures—Blood Bank Program, New York, N. Y Equipment outports Cemetery plots For Year Ending November 30, 1966 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Fund (Address of plan's principal office) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y 11215 RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer—See attachment (b) Employees (c) Other (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends and other investment net income 3. Proceeds from disposal of assets, net 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance companies 5. Other receipts (a) Equipment and office improvement rentals (b) Adjustment of 1965 real estate maint. costs (c) Miscellaneous 280,326.86 9,635.14 31,185.47 95,875.26 66,995.37 46,482.35 46,345.97 558.78 2,844.92 1,199.99 581,450.11 581,450.11 Less: Reserve for fixed assets —0— Total other assets •Title to this property is in the name of the Welfare Mobile Building Corp., a wholly owned corporation. Item 14—Accounts Payable Payroll taxes withheld Accounts payable SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive 18,015.39 33,477.20 208,415.62 November 30, 1966 Column (1) 12. Insurance and annuity premiums payable 13. Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered by insurance) 14. Accounts payable. See Attachment .. 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other expenses 16. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves (a) See Below (b) Fund balance (c) (d) Total funds and reserves .. 18. Total liabilities and funds 360,950.33 91,761.88 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ASSETS* 1. Cash 2 Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations ... (b) Nongovernment bonds (c) Total bonds and debentures. 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages .... 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (a) See attachment (b) (c) 11. Total assets 3,801,020.13 RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Decrease in reserve for welfare bene­ fits to pensioners and their dependents 220,530.00 16. Fund balance end of year As of November 30, 1966 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Fund (Address of plan's principal office) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y 11215 —o— $560,892.28 $ 1,471.62 2,268.57 $ 3,740.19 EXHIBIT B-1—Statement of Significant Unrecorded A'^sets and Liabilities ASSETS Contributions receivable Interest receivable on bonds $ 999,737.20 41,939.88 $1,041,677.08 $5,370,778.05 196,472.99 22,059.35 $ 35,542.32 10,906.44 463.13 LIABILITIES Incurred benefits payable Administrative expenses payable Other expenses payable $ 395,274.89 EXHIBIT B-2—Line 8 and Page 2—Item 7 Benefits provided other than through insurance carrier or other service organization Cost of benefits paid $3,795,182.36 Cost of fixed assets acquired for purpose of providing specific benefits 5,837.77 46,911.89 $5,636,222.28 $ 322,299.89 51,739.27 21^35.73 $3,801,020.13 (Continued on Page 10) �Page Ten SEAFARERS ANNUAL REPORT EXHIBIT B-2—Line 10—Other Disbursements Trustees meetings Travel expenses Furniture, fixtures and equipment Maintenance of real estate Moving expenses % 9,696.91 7,247.29 88,486.51 535.16 10333.49 $ 116,799.36 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND STATE or. CoUMTTOr. 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other expenses 16. Total liabilities 17. fHinds and reserves (a) Reserve for future benefits and expenses (b) (c) ........................ (d) Total funds and reserves .. 18. Total liabilities and funds RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer Schedule Attached (b) Employees (c) Other (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income 3. Gam (or loss) from disposal of assets, net .. 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance companies 5. Other receipts (a) (b) (c) 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive Employee tructec: Otben (Indieate titka): BMtUi KINNCTH A. RUOIH ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1966 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 7. 8. 9. to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fond. The presentation is necessarily abbrevi­ ated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, N. Y. 10038. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 1 As of November 30, 1966 (Name of Plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 ASSETS' 1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations ... (b) Nongovernment bonds .... (c) Total bonds and debentures 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Seal estate loans and mortgages ... 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets <•) (b) (e) 419,673.46 8,039,126.71 8,458,800.17 903,430.09 5,322,980.41 1,000,000.00 266,501.52 11. Total assets LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 12. bsurance and annuity premiums payable 18. Retroactive pension increases....... $ 44350.00 14. Accounts payable 2382.04 16,243,609.54 $16,290,741.58 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For Year Ending November 30, 1966 (Name of Plan) Seafarera Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 "77. /X. Column (2) % 324,959.62 16,243,609.54 EXHIBIT B-2 X. y . /• / (lolumn (1) $47,132.04 »Indiemte mecountiiiK b««Js by check: Cash • Accrual •. Ptana on a caah baala ahould attach a statement of sienificant unrecorded assets and liabilities. »Tbe iusets listed in this sUtement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be va ued at their aesTcsate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a sUtement is not so ^ ha llled with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act. sec. 7 (e) and (f) (1) (B)) SUte bwis of dctoflBinSnir the amount at which securitiea are carried and shown in column (1) : All Securities at Cost. •If A (2) in item 18, PART III is checked "Yes." show in this column the cost or present value. iHiiehever ia lower, of investmento summarized in linea 2c, 3a. and 3b. if such value differs from that reported in column (1). TmitcnotJtMeFuiid*i>4 being duly iwom, each for himtdf depoeea and aaya that thb Annual Refiort b true to the beet of hb t tion, knowledge and belwf. Employer t SubKribcd and July 21, 1967 LOG Column' (3) 10. 11. 12. DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and annuity premiums paid to in­ surance companies for participants benefits Benefits provided other than through insur­ ance carriers or other service organizations Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees and commissions (c) Interest (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses Other disbursements (a) Trustees' meetings expense (b) Travel Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disburse­ ments (line 6, less line 11) $ 5,696,843.00 < 564,783.96 93,788.59 6,355,415.55 1,670385.38 $35,044.98 49,253.93 —0— 1,634.04 3,613.21 58,054.05 6,805.68 931.93 RECONCILIATION OF THE FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disburse­ ments (line 12) 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ment (b) (c) 16. Fund balance end of year NOT ; saxL. Pf.nj Trottas of tlw Vimd ud_ Mnf duly nram, Mcfc for hlmrrlFc 15,951,712.19 lloo.kn<nMtiuKll>rtiff. Emp 14,069.77 $16300,741.68 OthmOndhrnililM: iL4<l- U. 7,737.61 1,825,623.20 4,529,792.35 11,713,817.19 4,529,792.35 $16,243,609.54 ANNUAL RXPORT OF THR APPLICABLE 147,600.21 • ud My* Out tU* Anmnl Rtpect biratlodwIiMttitkkhl �Jnlr 21, 1967 Text of Brewster Speech Before U.S. Senate (Continued from page 6) I do not believe one penny should be spent for the rehabilitation of old ships or the reconditioning of the mothball fleet. That is only a temporary expedient, and would do nothing to improve the overall quality of the fleet. All money that it has been proposed to spend in this way should go toward the construction of new ships. Rehabilitation of old ships is economically un­ sound. The Secretary of Transportation has given consider­ able weight to the proposal that part of our ship replacement program be carried out in foreign yards. I would favor this expedient only when our own yards are filled to capacity and unable to meet our ship­ building needs. Under any other circumstances, to permit construction of U.S. merchant ships abroad, and subsequently to register such ships under U.S. flag and grant them the same privileges enjoyed by ships built in the United States, would run counter to the intent of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, and would, furthermore, lead to the eventual ruin of Amer­ ican shipyards. 5. Hand-in-hand with modernizing the fleet goes the modernization of our shipyards—the eleven that are left. In 1953, U.S. yards delivered 45 ships; today, they are capable of delivering just as many without driving costs up. But there is no question that they need stream­ lining and increased capacity. In this vein, I would recommend that the United States Government make available to American shipyards low-interest moderniza­ tion loans. This has never been done in this country before, although after World War II, vast sums of American capital were turned over to foreign nations like Japan to rebuild their own shipyards. By contrast, the American aircraft industry was given considerable governmental help in setting up plants, with the result that today we are a leader in aircraft production. What I am asking is that we give a similar break to the maritime industry, that for the first time we give our shipyards a chance to completely modernize and automate their plants, especially with an eye towards building ships on a production-line basis. This, I believe, can be accomplished with low-cost loans to American shipyards. Make no mistake, one reason why our shipyards are behind in modernization is the lack of a policy they can depend on. The lack of assurances for future production naturally has made the shipbuilding industry hesitant about embarking on any major new improvements. Now is the time to give those assurances, and thereby get modernization underway. 6. Another area in which the government can be of great assistance in the promotion of a healthy merchant marine is the retention and reaffirmation of the Cargo Preference Act under which at least 50% of all U.S. government cargo must go in U.S. bottoms. Despite explicit Presidential orders to the contrary there have been numerous occasions when this require­ ment has not been met. 7. Considering the tremendous amount of benefit that airlines and railroads have derived from government sponsored research, I believe it is essential that the government step up its research in the maritime field. This year, the signs were profoundly discouraging, when the Bureau of the Budget recommended cutting from the Maritime Administration Budget the $2 million necessary to keep the nuclear ship Savannah in opera­ tion. It is essential that we continue development in the nuclear field, for this is one area in which we have a clear lead. Friends of the maritime industry were enormously gratified when the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries restored that vital $2 million to keep the Savannah in operation for another year; Congress, at least, has gone on record as support­ ing research in the field of nuclear merchant shipping. It is now up to the Administration to follow through with its Congressional mandate. A new merchant marine policy must include much more than these seven points. I would consider these simply a beginning. The tragedy is that the longer we go without a policy, the more the situation deteriorates. I would urge my colleagues in the Senate to direct their attention to this problem, and to join together in formulating a legislative program that will insure the rebuilding of our merchant fleet and the reassertion of this nation as a pre-eminent maritime power. We must act now before indifference and old age leave us with no fleet at all. Page Eleven SEAFARERS LOG Congressional Unity Marks Hearings On Need for Independent MARAD (Continued from page 3) merchant marine did fairly well when it was being supervised by an independent agency. It fared pretty badly when it was sub­ merged in another department not primarily concerned with the in­ tricate problems of maritime affairs." Representative John H. Dent (D-Pa.)—Transportation Secretary Alan Boyd "has offered neither a sound nor a progressive maritime policy, and ... I believe we would be derelict if we ever placed the merchant marine's future in his department's hands." The Congressman said that the maritime program espoused by Boyd "gives me no sense of ease about how the maritime program would be administered if wi; ever put it under the jurisdiction of his department." Representative Howard W. Pol­ lock (R-Alaska)—^The fact that maritime independence has strong support on both the Republican and Democratic sides of the aisle serves to underscore "the deep concern of this Congress" over the maritime crisis. "By any comparison," he said, "our merchant marine and fish­ eries situations are bad, and are growing steadily worse. Nothing short of a full-fledged overhaul of all our maritime and fisheries pro­ grams is in order. "Because the Maritime Admin­ istration does not have independ­ ence—because we have more than two score federal agencies with their fingers in the maritime 'pie' —we are treated to the spectacle of various Cabinet officers making policy decisions, often contradic­ tory, for this vital industry." Representative Seymour Halpern (R-N.Y.)—"Putting the Mar­ itime Administration in the De­ partment of Transportation would be nothing short of a death sen­ tence. And I, for one, have no intention of sentencing our mer­ chant marine to death." Secretary Boyd, he went on, "has already made it clear that he has little understanding of this in­ dustry and certainly precious little regard for its future." Representative Peter N. Kyros (D-Me.)—"The past glory of the American merchant marine is now overshadowed by its present de­ cline. This maritime crisis is all the more worrisome because it comes at a time of new American military responsibility and com­ mercial interest across the seas. "I strongly believe that an in­ dependent Federal Maritime Ad­ ministration would be a most valuable means of restoring the vitality of our merchant marine." Representative Henry Helstoski (D-NJ.) — "We have gone far enough in neglecting America's seapower to where we are pres­ ently classified in a third-rate status and we should make every effort we possibly can to reverse this trend through the upgrading of the agency which oversees the functions of the merchant marine. "In establishing a Federal Mari­ time Administration, we are taking a step forward to revitalize our merchant marine, to restore it to a position of leadership among the maritime nations." Representative Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D-N.Y.)—"The key to revitalization of our maritime in­ dustry once maritime independ­ ence is achieved will be a strong American shipbuilding program in American shipyards." Representative James A. Byrne (D-Pa.)—President Johnson's re­ cent Maritime Day proclamation, which declared that "the merchant marine has been indispensable to our security and prosperity," does not seem to be reflected "in the plans and schemes of some of the members of his official family." He criticized the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Agriculture, in particular, for having "downgraded" the mer­ chant fleet, adding; "It is the day-to-day actions of the Administration that have brought our merchant marine to its present precarious position— outnumbered on the high seas; outclassed in terms of speed and newness; almost out of the pic­ ture, in terms of new construction going on in our own shipyards." Representative Thomas M. Peily (R-Wash.) — "Today the American merchant marine is de­ clining . . . yet, at no time has a concrete legislative proposal been placed before the Congress." The Republican Congressman said he was convinced that the only solution is through an inde­ pendent agency which will "re­ store to the Maritime Administra­ tion its one-time independent voice which has been muted over these past several years." An independent agency could give Congress a "blueprint" for restoring the U.S. "to its former place as the first maritime nation in the world," he said. Representative Abraham J. Muiter (D-N.Y.)—"The needs of American shipbuilders, American ship operators and American sea­ men are being neglected and ig­ nored." Maritime, he said, is "too big and too important" to be buried in any Cabinet-level de­ partment; it needs "an agency of its own, with its own budget." "The problems of this industry," declared Muiter, "are too com­ plex apd diverse to be handled on a part-time basis—they need fulltime consideration." Representative Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.)—"This nation apparently has grown fat, dumb and happy through our postWorld War II economy. In be­ coming the wealthiest nation in the history of the world, we have become content to have our com­ merce carried in foreign bottoms, our troops ferried in ancient ves­ sels and our flag all but disappear from the great harbors of the world." An independent Maritime Ad­ ministration, he went on, is of "paramount necessity ... it is the only sure way that we will be able to survive on the high seas. The nation which relegates its vessels to the graveyard of ships (^onsiens itself to the graveyard of nations." Representative William C. Cahill (D-N.J.)—"I am firmly con­ vinced that the first step in re­ vitalizing our merchant fleet is to create an independent Maritime Administration. Only by such ac­ tion can the Maritime Adminis­ tration develop a continuous, yet flexible, policy which will provide a fourth line of defense in times of emergency or war, and a prof­ itable commercial enterprise in times of peace." Representative Joshua Eilberg (D-Pa.)—"We need to upgrade our maritime endeavors—not to downgrade them by hiding them away in the bureaucratic maze. The only way that we can upgrade maritime—the only way that we can once again become a mari­ time power again—is to get on with this job of maritime inde­ pendence." Representative Jacob H. Gilbert (D-N.Y.)—"The creation of an independent agency would focus greater attention on the decaying merchant fleet, and on the ulti­ mate objective of revitalizing the industry." This, he said, would enable the U.S. "to meet its foreign commerce needs, as well as defense commitments." Representative Samuel N. Friedel (D-Md.)—"I have become increasingly concerned about the steady decline of our merchant fleet—a decline so severe and a situation so grave as to have per­ ilous consequences for us as a nation in the next decade. "An independent agency . . . whose sole duty would be the ad­ ministration of the merchant marine could formulate a clearcut policy and give the industry the attention it needs. The estab­ lishment of such an administra­ tion would be the first important step toward the development of the merchant marine into the vital national force it has been in the past, and can be again in the future." Representative J. Delaney (DN.Y.)—"An independent agency could focus attention on the need to revitalize the merchant fleet. ... In the face of obvious needs of the economy and national se­ curity, the U.S. merchant fleet must not be allowed to sink to possible oblivion. What advan­ tage will be gained by being first in the race to the moon if we lose the high seas to our com­ petitors?" Representative William D. Ford (D-Mieh.)—"Creating of an inde­ pendent Maritime Administration is a long-overdue recognition of American-flag ships, and the dedicated mariners who guide them to ports throqghout the world." Representative Joseph Addabbo (D-N.Y.)—"For 17 years, the Maritime Administration has been incorporated within a department which seemingly has been willing to accept the decline of the Amer­ ican shipping industry as an eco­ nomic fact of life. ... It is not difficult to diagnose the maladies upsetting the American maritime industry. . . .It will take a strong independent Maritime Adminis­ tration to treat them properly." �July 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve SlU-CreweJ Observer Had Close-Up Of Arab-Israeli Suez Canal Battle Isolated for 21 days and nights aboard the SIU contracted tanker Observer in the Suez Canal, 39 Seafarers were caught in the crossfire of the Arab-Israeli war and witnessed at close range the combat of the two opposing armies. Twenty-nine of the Observer's ^ As the days passed, the war got crew are now back home to tell was about to clear the 103-mile what it was like aboard the Ob­ long canal on June 6, when in the closer to the canal area and to the server, in the midst of a war. The early morning hours the Middle Observer. Israeli forces were remainder of the Observer's crew, East war exploded and the Suez rapidly approaching the Suez Ca­ 10 men, volunteered to stay Canal was blocked by the debris of nal from the east, while the Egyp­ sunken ships which prevented fur­ tians were massing forces and sup­ aboard her as a skeleton crew. ther access. The Passage of the plies on the west bank of the canal. The SlU-manned Observer, In­ Observer, and that of 14 other From their position on the Ob­ dia bound with a cargo of grain. vessels from various nations was server, the crew could see the halted, and in effect, they became movement of tanks and trucks trapped in the Suez Canal. and the activity of the Egyptians The first sign of trouble came at as they prepared various fortifi­ 3:30 A.M. on the sixth of June cations, including an anti-aircraft when the Observer's crew heard gun implacement, to meet the ad­ an explosion a few hundred yards vancing Israeli forces. down the canal from their ship's From June 8 on there was al­ position. In the darkness, seconds most constant gun fire, day and later, the flaming wreckage of a Amelia Satterthwaite, a Delta dredge could be seen sinking night. The light from the multi­ Steamship Lines stewardess, has beneath the waters of the canal. tude of rapidly firing guns would light up the night sky. become the second woman to The dredge, say eyewitnesses, "Soon we began to see low fly­ qualify for an SIU pension. The was one of the first vessels to be first, Mrs. Laurence Mary Chopin, deliberately sunk by the Egyptians ing planes come in over the can­ joined the pension list in 1958 to block the canal. There are now al," said Seafarer Homer Shipes "sometimes they were Israeli and passed away last year. at least seven ships, along with planes and at other times they Mrs. Satterthwaite sailed with numerous smaller vessels, block­ were Egyptian." Delta LinSs ships ing passage through the canal. The Observer's crew soon for 19 years. Her Aboard the pbserver. Captain first voyage was Charles Kapelowitz, told his crew learned to distinguish between as second stew­ that their ship couldn't move and Egyptian and Israeli planes by ardess on the Del that they would have to sit it out; awaiting the reaction of the near­ by Egyptian anti-aircraft position. Sud in March of perhaps for quite a while. There was almost incessant ground 1947. She spent "The crew's reaction was a to air firing, as more and more almost her entire kind of trapped feeling," said Sea­ Israeli planes came in over the ca­ sailing career on farer Russel Flack, but we have a nal. Satterthwaite that ship. Her good crew and we knew that we Arab and Israeli pilots were first voyage as chief stewardess was in 1949 and could each depend on the other having nightly dogfights above the guy." Observer. E. E. Simmons, the Ob­ she sailed continuously in that The fact that they had a "good server's 3rd engineer and a mem­ capacity since January of 1950. Mrs. Satterthwaite completed her crew" aboard was also pointed out ber of MEBA District 2, witnessed last trip in the summer of 1966. by one of the youngest Seafarers the downing of two planes. "The planes would fly in so Bom in Louisiana, she is a resi­ aboard, Gerald Rheams. The sit­ uation was bad, said Rheams, but low over the canal and our ship," dent of Alexandria. She joined the SIU in New Orleans. A having a "teamwork crew" took said Simmons, "that we could see the pilots clearly." widow, she has two children—a the pressure off. son, Orley of Monroe, La., and a Captain Kapelowitz ordered all daughter, Christene, of Alex­ hands to stay below during the andria. night and as much as possible dur­ ing the day. As an added pre­ Mrs. Chopin was also a 20-year veteran of Delta Lines ships. She caution all the lights aboard were lived in Mt. Airy, La., at the time turned out at night to prevent the Those who have completed of her death at the age of 79. Observer from being mistaken for entry rating lifeboat training a target by either side. Early radio She was a crewmember of the while at the Harry Lundeberg contact with both the Israeli and Del Valle when that ship was School of Seamanship in New the Egyptian forces had advised sunk by torpedoes from a Ger­ York and have 90 days seathem of the positions of all the man submarine in the Caribbean time are urged to apply im­ non-combatant ships in the canal. on April 12, 1942. mediately to the Coast Guard Over the ship's radio, on a spec­ Mrs. Chopin was adrift in a in the Port of New York for ial frequency, the Observer was lifeboat for 17 hours before res­ their valid lifeboat ticket. in daily contact with the United cue came. The ship, which sunk A lifeboat ticket means States. in 17 minutes, resulted in the loss higher job priority and im­ Back home, the SIU and Marine of only one life. Undaunted, sis­ proved shipboard safety. You Carriers, the ship's operator, were ter Chopin" returned to New Or­ owe it to yourself and your i working to have the crew flown leans and shipped out on the first union to pick up your ticket. back to the United States, but the available vessel. United Arab Republic refused to allow the crew to leave the ship. IJWI 5 Editor, Aboard the Observer, food ra­ • SEAFARERS 106, tioning was put into effect and • 675 Fourth Ave., fresh water was being conserved • Brooklyn, N. Y, 11232 as much as possible. On June 28, word came over the • I would like Jo receive the SEAFARERS L06—please pot my ship's radio that efforts to have the • name on your maillnfl list. {frtoHntormvtipn) crew released had succeeded and that they would begin the flight home. The crew arrived back home on July 2, in the words of Seafarer Russel Flack, "happy as hell to be back." But for ten-other Observer crew members, the skelton force left aboard her, the voyage is not yet over. Estimates of when the canal will be open and the Observer free to pass through, run as high as six months. Deha Stewardess A. Satterthwaite, Gets SIU Pension Be Sure to Apply For Lifeboat Ticket l/feboaf Class No. 181 The latest crop of Seafarers to complete the one-week course at the SIU Lifeboat School pose for their graduation picture. Seated (l-r) are: Karalambos Drakogiawnis, Bill Kirkpatrick and Aldo Shahbein. Backing them up are: Instructor Paul McSaharan, Robert Luck, Luther Roberts, Albert Beals and Lifeboat Instructor Ami Bjornsson. STEEL DESIGNE:R (Isthmian), June 4—Chairman, Wesley Leonard ; Secretary, Francis J. Connolly. Brother Francis J. Connolly was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $10.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. PENN SAILOR (Penn Shipping), June 11—^Chairman, T. Weems; S«retary, J. Craft. One man missed ship in Bombay^ and two men were hospitalized. Some disputed OT in deck department. Dis­ cussion held about the terrible condition of the reefer boxes causing food to be condemned. STEEL AGE (Isthmian). June 10— Chairman, H. E. Rosecrans; Secretary, H. E. Rosecrans. $7.80 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. CHOCTAW VICTORY (Columbia), May 7—Chairman, Frank Timmos; Sec­ retary. Charles Randall Hood. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. MARORE (Venore), May 13—Chairnan. Burton Hirsch: Secretary. W. Thomas. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Some disputed OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Brother B. Hirsch resigned as ship's delegate and Brother W. Schaefer was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), May 21—Chairman, Mike Stupin ; Secretary, B. Toner. Beefs regarding restriction to ship and draws to be brought up at pay­ off. One man hospitalized in Bangkok. $23.50 in ship's fund. Plenty of disputed OT in engine department. Motion made that any changes made in the Constitu­ tion by which the membership is to vote upon, that the time allowance be at least ninety days in order to give the members at sea a chance to vote. Espeneda. No beefs and no disputed OT reiwrted by department delegates. Brother Andrew Hudimac resigned as ship's dele­ gate and was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Brother J. L. Disco was elected to serve in his place. Most of the repairs were completed in New Orleans. $2.00 in ship's fund. CUBA VICTORY (Alcoa). May IBChairman, C. J. Quinnt; Secretary, W. J. Miles. Brother Quinnt was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly in all departments. Vote of thanks extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. MARYMAR (Calmar), May 28—Chairman. Harry Schockney; Secretary. Frank Holland. $21.50 in ship's fund for TV repairs. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. Several crew mem­ bers discussed the feeding and what could be done to improve it. KYSKA (Waterman), May 28—Chair­ man. Ekiwin S. Harris; Secretary, T. R. Ciesla. One man taken off ship in Yoko­ hama due to illness. All repairs to be taken care of in shipyard. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Motion nude to notify headquar­ ters by letter about the sanitary condi­ tions aboard this ship. Discussion of pension plan—retirement after 20 or 25 years in Union, the same as other unions have. STEEL KING (Isthmian), April IBChairman, William F. Barth : Secretary, P. C. Elstoban. $20.00 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. JOHN C (Atlantic Carriers), May 21— Chairman, Anthony Kazmirski; Secre­ tary. Stephen Cassella. $20.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Ship's delegate resigned and Brother Flowers was elected to serve. Motion made that if the bad feeding con­ ditions on this ship are due to the way the food plan stores the ship, then the food plan should be done away with. Patrolman will be requested to come aboard ship at payoff to straighten out food beef. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers). May 23—Chairman, R. S. John­ son : Secretary, G. Kell. Ship's delegate stated that all is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Motion made that pension for IB years sea time regardless of age be negotiated for those who sailed on SlU-contracted ships. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), May 29—Chairman, Walter Suska ; Secretary. James El. Ostrom. $104.25 in ship's fund. Motion was made to issue American money while overseas. Crew needs larger messhall. Better quality merchandise needed in slop chest. Brother Edward C. Ruley was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. EXPRESS VIRGINIA (Maritime Car­ riers). May 29—Chairman, Thomas Liles: Secretary, Louts W. Cartwright. All re­ pairs from last voyage completed except repair of air vent. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Paul D. Liotta was elected to serve as ship's delegate. JOHN J. ROLAND (American), June 4—Chairman, Vincent Smith ; Secretary, Vincent Smith. Motion made to write to headquarters to obtain further informa­ tion in regard to vacation pay. Crew members wpuld like to know who's job it is to carry passenger baggage. CARROLL VICTORY (Delta), June 9 —Chairman, Richard Lee; Secretary, Jack Long. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrol­ man. Otherwise, no beefs were reported. DEL MONTE (Delta), May 19—Chair­ man, E. C. McNab; Secretary, Albert G. CORNELL VICTORY (Waterman), May 14—Chairman, none; Secretary, Ernest M. Bryant. Brother L. Garcia was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made that headquarters contact all companies and ask for tele­ visions for all SIU ships. Various sub­ jects were discussed for the good of the crew. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), June 3—Chairman, Frank Pastrano; Sec­ retary, Z. A. Markris. Ship's delegate report^ that everything is going along, smoothly and extended a vote of thanks to the crew for making it a good trip. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Disputed OT in engine de­ partment to be turned over to boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks to the deck and steward department for a job well done. Ship is in need of fumigation. KENYON VICTORY (Colombia), May 21—Chairman, Albert Bourgot; Secre­ tary, M. Badger. Everything is running smoothly. All repairs are being taken care of. Steward thanked the bosun, deck maintenance and electricians for their good cooperation. ROSWELL VICTORY (Bloomfleld), May 7—Chairman, George Finklea; Secretary, Paul Harpold. Some disputed OT in deck department. One man failed to join ship in Baltimore. Brother Hsnk Rucki was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. VOLUSIA (Piggly Wiggly), June 25Chairman, Arthur L. Lenz, Jr.: Sec­ retary. None. No beefs reported by 4*partment delegates. Ship's delegates to write headquarters concerning various beefs. �July 21, 1967 SlU Lakes Crew Thanks the Union To The Editor: We, the after-end crew mem­ bers of the W. E. Fitzgerald, would like to take this time to thank the Seafarers Internation­ al Union for its responsive and most considerate manner in helping us get fans installed in the ventilators in the fire hole. We would like to add that this is just one of the many situations that the Seafarers has helped us with in the past few years. This has made our work­ ing conditions more pleasant aboard this ship. After-End Crew W. E. Fitzgerald Free Bargaining Is Basic Right 6-V •"•fl I'll '<^'7 .To The Editor: V President Johnson's proposal to Congress for the settlement of the railroad beef is a pro­ posal to escalate the pressure on the railroad unions to force them to negotiate. And if the terms are not acceptable, then he wants Congress to escalate the pressure of compulsion on the parties to accept a dictated peace. This is the "arm-twisting" approach he used when he was majority leader in the Senate. But the idea that compulsion by government fiat is essential to resolve labor disputes is totalitarian and unacceptable here. It is based on a cynical philosophy that the way to settle a labor dispute is to sit on one of the parties and pre­ vent that party alone from exercising its perogativel' Robert Ingrassla <I> Vital Information Provided by LOG To The Editor: I would like to give a word of praise for the continually improving interest of the con­ tent of your paper. I enjoy it very much and I especially ap­ preciate the service you provide in making more and more per­ sons aware of legislation of vital concern to all Americans. Too few pay attention to such matters. In any democracy, each person has a responsibility to each of his fellow men. Mrs. E. J. Thibodeaux Jr. N.y. Project Sets Example A a| To The Editor: New York City's new Hunts Point Market, which was dedi­ cated in May and is now oper­ ating full steam ahead, is a landmark in improving food distribution. One-hundred twenty-six acres are completely developed and 205 acres more are being built. The Hunts Point expansion project is located immediately adjacent to the present produce market—directly at the point where the Bronx River flows into the salty East River. Deepwater shipping berths on the East River and facilities for fishing boats and shallow-draft craft on the Bronx River are included in the projected plans. One berth is planned for SEAFARERS LOG leading banana importers. Here, some 700,000 boxes of bananas yearly would be swiftly un­ loaded, through the use of ultra­ modern mechanical equipment, and speeded by truck and rail to metropolitan area consumers and to other geographical areas as well. It is expected that other kinds of fruit will also be imported through this terminal. A second berth is planned for the accommodation of reef­ er ships carrying cargoes of frozen meat from world areas that have up to now not been able to profitably ship meat to the New York market simply because of the dearth of suit­ able facilities within the city. A refrigerated warehouse is planned in conjunction with the ship berth. A third deepwater berth planned is one that will improve New York's competitive posi­ tion in the trade in certain bagged bulk food commodities. These cargoes have either fallen off at New York in recent years or have gone elsewhere, simply because the facilities available were either outdated or lacking. The three deepwater berths are planned to be located along the East River side of Hunts Point, where naturally deep water exists. I think the inclusion of deepwater shipping berths and facili­ ties show foresight into the needs of a modern marketing complex, encouraging the relia­ ble, efficient and economical transportation that ocean-going ships provide. Maurice Geltz Page Thirteen Seafarers on the Norberto Capay (Liberty Navigation) enjoyed "some swell fresh fish for dinner and supper," thanks to the good luck enjoyed by Brother Elbert Winslow. Coming across the Pacific while on the Vietnam run, Winslow did some fishing in his spare time. He caught a 65pound wahos. The fish was ^ ^ — Director (Isth­ A suggestion was made by landed on Thursday, just in time mian) Seafarers Lynn Victory (Victory) Seafarers for Friday's meal, Meeting purchase a new that MSTS passes Chairman A. H. Reasko reported. TV antenna, treas­ be given to crews John "Frenchy" DeVaux was urer J. P. Baliday serving in the elected new ship's delegate, ac­ informed the Vietnam war cording to word from Meeting crew. The an­ zone. Meeting Secretary John tenna cost $40.87, Chairman John Smith. Frenchy leaving a balance Kuchta said this was able to see of $14.63. Horace would eliminate his son, John Jr., Hunt Hunt, meeting the need to carry while the ship chairman, reports that depart­ Z cards around. was unloading in Strauss ment delegates report no ^efs Meeting Secretary Qui Nhon. He and all is running smoothly. ArHarold Strauss reports that Bill contacted his son, veU Bearden wanted to resign McDermott received a vote of who is stationed Winslow in Saigon, through as ship's delegate, but was re­ thanks for the fine job he turned the American Red quested by the crew to stay on. in as deck delegate. Cross. The crew spared no effort Bearden asked his fellow Seafarers Charlie Luna, chief steward on in making John Jr. feel at home to be extra careful in avoiding logs for the two days he was aboard out of "respect for a good Skip­ the Floridian (United Maritime) has kept his fel­ the Norberto Capay, Frenchy told per". low Seafarers well the LOG. A motion was made to and his bayou fed Meeting Chairman N. A. Huff re­ collect money for a new ship's shrimp gumbo is fund. Seafarer sent a letter to ports that the Volusia (Suwannee) "out of this is calling at Midheadquarters requesting informa­ world." Meeting East ports. The tion on the proper way to make Chairman A. ship will visit Cas­ out insurance policies while on the Aronica writes ablanca, MorrocVietnam run. that his "Louisi­ co, Skikda, Al­ ^ ana swamp style" geria and Ceuta, Luna Donations of $28, added to the cooking was en­ Spain, before re­ ship's fund of $27.50, helped Steel turning to the joyed by the entire crew. Charlie Gulf for a payoff. is "most cooperative" and the Meeting Secretary entire Steward Department has Fisher Clarence Dyer in­ done a fine job, Aronica informs. forms that William Fisher of the Julio Ruiz resigned as ship's dele­ steward department was hospital­ gate to give someone else a shot ized in the Bahamas with an in­ at the job. Ruiz did a fine job, fected finger. The ship's treasury fellow crewmen agreed. No beefs has $21.93. Seafarers were re­ were reported by department dele­ minded to make sure they keep gates. the messroom and pantry clean. Meeting Chairman F. Timmons The Detroit (Sea-Land) ar­ reports from the Choctaw Victory The steward department of the rived in Puerto Rico with two (Columbia) that more passengers than when it Anniston Victory (Waterman) the alarm bell provided lots of started out. The two passengers needs fixing. "It's good chow to were bovine, a baby cow and an not loud enough keep Seafarers' infant bull. The two calves were to wake sleeping minds off the long born when the Detroit was crtieSeafarers," Tim­ and hot voyage. and-a-half days out of New York mons reports. A Meeting Secre­ on her way to San Juan, Puerto suggestion was tary Thomas Rico, on her most recent trip. made to have Ulisse reported. The calves were born six hours an electric hot Ulisse writes that apart, one in the morning and one water urn put in San Filippo "we have five in the afternoon, according to crew's pantry. men in the crew Seafarer Bob Wambold, 20, who who range in weight from 250 to was sailing on the 325 pounds. Total weight for the Detroit as a wip­ heavyweights is 1,500 pounds." er. Both mothers Meeting Chairman Joe San Filipwere assisted in po wrote that the ship recently their deliveries by completed a 13-day stop in Hono­ the resident cow­ lulu for repairs in the engine boy who was on room. The Anniston Victory paid board to care for a visit to Viet Nam prior to a Robert Edmonds, bom April 7, the 72 cows and New Orleans payoff. 1967, to the James H. Edmonds, ysstwo horses that —— Baltimore, Md. tbe ship was carWambold Meeting Chairman F. Stablings ^ rying to Puerto Rico. reports that the Robin Gray (Isth­ Mario Cranford, born June 2, The cowboy performed his mian) is having 1967, to the Quincy R. Cranfords, duties admirably and requested no a smooth trip as Prichard, Ala. it heads for Dur­ assistance from the Seafarers ban and Cape­ aboard. Seafarer Wambold said town. Engine Elaine Louise Pfeiffelman, bom that he was working below "when delegate Henry June 9, 1967, to the Edward Pfeifsuddenly there was a strange noise. Donski said that felmans, Mackinac Island, Mich. I looked, and there was a calf." some disputed The Detroit's main cargo was overtime from a Jack Edward Adaire, born June automobiles, but, as is common previous trip will Donski 21, 1967, to the James Adaires, on Puerto Rican runs, it carried a be collected in New Orleans, La. lot of livestock for breeding pur­ New York during the payoff. Deck and steward delegates Scottposes. Other than the unexpected births, the eight-day trip was un­ ie Ferro and Thomas Maley wrote Michael Dunnam, born May that things were going well in their eventful. 16, 1967, to the Joseph Dunnams, departments. Seafarers were re­ Brother Wambold, who is a minded not to leave cots on the Neely, Miss. native of New York, from where deck where they could be a safety he usually sails, has been a Sea­ hazard and to observe silence in Miguel Silva, born May 31, farer for a year and two months. passageways where watch-standers 1967, to the Manuel Silvas, New­ quarters are. He is single. ark, New Jersey. 4^ Sea-Land Detroit Site of Birth For Baby Calves <1> Pension Is Dignity To Retired Seafarer To The Editor: I would like to thank the SIU for its attention and promptness in mailing my pen­ sion check. It would be of great pleasure to me if the young generation of today who are now com­ mencing to work with this Union could widely appreciate all the benefits and privileges— which are enjoyed by old and sick men like me—which we obtain from the Union to help us live with dignity. Miguel A. HipoUt Decline of Maritime Danger to U.S. To the Editon As a person who has made his living in field other than maritime, I frankly do not know too much about the problems of the industry. However, as a matter of common sense, it would appear essential that we have a fleet that can adequately compete with other nation's in the carriage of cargo. It is also very dangerous to have to rely on the ships of other nation's in time of conflict. I can easily see that if the maritime decline continues that this will be the case and I do not think that we can afford to let it continue any longer. I back your Union 100 percent in your fight to ob­ tain a stronger U.S. merchant fleet. Good luck to you and your members. Henry Spahn m �Page Fourteen Sailing Gives Seafarer Opportunity To Study Religions Around World "I'm not a religious man," Seafarer Philip Frank told the LOG, yet Brother Frank has worshiped in synagogues in practically every comer of the world and has visited the Vatican, Protestant churches, Ethical Culture meeting houses, Bhuddist temples, Hindu temples, Moslem mosques, and Bahai clubs and temples. "Most re­ ligions appeal to me theoretical­ seum, he was most impressed by a like seeing a living person." Phil has visited Bhuddist tem­ ly, but practically I am not a ship that was found in a tomb many thousands of years old. The ples in Bangkok and Hindu tem­ religious person," he reiterated. ship, buried with its owner to pro­ ples all over India. The only house "Traveling is in my blood," vide safe sailing to the next world of worship he couldn't get to see Phil says. "All my life, even when was "a full-size ship for that time," was the Parsis temple in Bombay. I was a kid, I says Brother Frank, being between He was sorry, because the Parsis wanted to travel. 50 and 60 feet long. faith particularly appealed to him. I used to love to "The whole religion is based on • 'Jewish Church' listen to people love," he explained. "Everything tell stories of their During another recent trip Phil is holy." It is because they consider travels when I saw what looked like any other everything holy, including earth, was a kid. "poor native building," except for fire and water, that the Parsis ex­ Seafarers see a the Star of David that adorned it, pose their dead to vultures rather lot of the world while being taken through the than cremate them as do the Hin­ as they sail, but Casbah in Tunisia. He asked the dus or burying them as their Frank even this isn't guide what the building was, and Moslem neighbors do. This is enough for Phil. "Every ten years was told that it was "a Jewish done at their temple, and Phil I take a trip on my own," he church." After being careful to tell speculated that perhaps they con­ relates. Last year, at the age of the guide he was not interested in sider the sight too raw for visitors. 67, he completed a six-month it, Phil paid him and made his In New York City, where he Odyssey during which he visited own way to the synagoguge. Most with the primitive Falasy Jews of the men he met there, prepar­ makes his home. Brother Frank who live in the heartland of Ethi­ ing for the evening worship serv­ often goes to the Bahai Club. opia. (Seafarers Log, Sept. 16, ice, were poor even by Arab stand­ Bahai, Phil explained, "is a com­ 1966.) ards. Most of them were laborers, bination of everything—Christian­ Last year, Phil got a chance and many were beggars. "For one ity, Judaism, Islam, Bhuddism and to visit Cairo. Not many Seafarers of them to become a shoemaker Hinduism. "They know me at the get to visit the inland Egyptian is like becoming a professor here," Bahai Club," he, said. He is also a capital city. The opportunity arose Phil said, illustrating the plight of frequent visitor at New York's out of an accident he suffered Arab Jews. Yet these desperately Community Church, and the while his ship, the Robin Kirk, poor men, often abused by their Ethical Culture Society. Traveling has become a fine art lay at anchor in Port Said. He was Moslem neighbors, extended to returning to the ship in a launch Phil the only hospitality they were for Phil, who buys "any book on with a group of his shipmates. He able to give, he was asked if he traveling I see." "Most travel reached for the gangway and had would like to sleep in the syna­ books talk a lot, but don't say gotten one hand on it when some­ gogue. It was all they had to offer, much," he says. Although he usu­ ally travels alone, Phil has "never how the launch floated out of and he was deeply moved. gotten into any trouble." "I see reach. He was left hanging from Brother Frank has visited Jew­ the gangway by one hand. An ish communities in just about everything as a neutral," he says Arab member of the shore gang every Arab country, he says. He and "respect everyone." climbed down the gangway and has also visited the Jewish com­ Phil started traveling at the age pulled Phil onto it. He suffered munities in several Indian cities— of 18, when he walked from his a dislocated shoulder. where a military career is tradi­ birthplace of Vilna, Poland, to Declared unfit for duty for a tional for many Jews, who make France. The overland trek, much week, Phil asked the skipper for up a large part of the officer cadre of it done barefoot, took one-andpermission to visit Cairo. His first of the Indian Army. He has visited a-half years. When he began his stop was the Alii Mosque, "one of Jews in Tokyo, Sweden and journey, he had just been re­ leased from a German forced la­ the biggest and nicest mosques France. I've ever seen," he says. He was Phil visited the Vatican in 1946, bor camp, where he had spent the most impressed by the Cairo and left the Eternal City "with the duration of W.W. I. When he was Museum. "The most beautiful most friendly feeling." He was 15, the Germans had come "and museum in the world," it was "the most impressed by Michelangelo's picked me out of bed at five in most interesting museum I've ever famous statue of Moses. "I don't the morning," and set him at hard seen," Brother Frank said. Of all know anything about sculpture," labor during the years when the ancient artifacts in the mu­ Brother Frank says, "but it was luckier boys are in high school. He came to America in 1927. He served in the Army briefly, Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No. 7 and was discharged as over-age in 1943. He spent the rest of World War II working in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1946, Phil started sailing with the MSTS. He joined the SIU in 1952. Any Seafarer having informa­ tion on where to obtain a St. Elmo's religious medal please con­ tact the LOG as a service to a Union Brother who is presently serving with the United States armed forces in Vietnam. Basking In the May sunshine in front of the SiU's Lifeboat School at Mill Basin, Brooklyn, is the seventh class of students of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to graduate from the school. Seated (l-r) are: M. Veazey, L. Lehtonen, C. Gorman, T. Dawson, W. Delgado and W. Spinks, In the second row are: Instructor R. Gillette, C, Elswick, G. Hunt, B. McCray, J. Collins and J. Ficher. In the last row are: J. Day, K. Dillon, R. Bragg, W High, D. Jobe, D. Cummings, M. Flemings and Instructor Ami Bjornsson. Jolr 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Pedro Perez Get in touch with Adolph DeMarco through the New York hall as soon as possible. John T. Harris Write Miss Nancy Caldwell, 427 St. Mary St., New Orleans, La. 70130. Viet Cong Attempt Sabotage Bosun F. D. Finch (left) of the Oceanic Spray (American Oceanic) holds a can of TNT which he found in the ship's number two hold. It was apparently placed there by a Viet Cong member of the unloading gang while the ship was discharging cargo in Qui Nhon, Vietnam. Standing with him is Sgt. Luther J- Daniel, part of the Army guard detail. Shot was taken by L. Banks, steward department. FINAL DEPARTURES William Greene, 62: A hemor­ rhage claimed the life of Brother Greene, May 19 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Mont­ gomery, Ala. A steward, he joined the union in New York City. Bom in Alabama, he was a resident of Montgomery. His last ship was the Santore. Brother Greene was in the Navy for ten years and served in World War Two. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Frankie L. Greene Caton, of Montgomery. Burial was in Temple Gate Ceme­ tery, Lowndes Cemetery. Herbert Kennedy, 45: Brother Kennedy died an accidental death while he was sail­ ing in the Steward Department of the City of Alma. The death occurred at sea in Yokohama Harbor. He was a native of Penn­ sylvania and lived in Philadelphia. Kennedy sailed as a chief steward. He joined the Union in New York City and sailed for over 20 years with the SIU. Burial was in Hunt­ ingdon Valley, Pa. George Wartalla, 43: Accidental drowning claimed the life of Brother Wartalla, April 6, at the To­ ledo Lake Front Dock Co., Tole­ do, Ohio. He was a member of the SIU Great Lakes District and was employed by the Tomlinson Co. An oiler, he joined the union in Alpena, Mich. Brother Wartalla was born in Allenville, Mich, and lived in Rogers City, Mich. He was a member of the Army, serv­ ing in World War Two and the Korean War. Surviving is his wife, Phyllis, of Rogers City. Bijrial was in Pine Hill Cemetery, Cheboygan, Mich. Pedro Villabol, 59: Brother Villabol died in USPHS Hospital, New Orleans, May 24. He was born in Puerto Rico and lived iii New Orleans. A steward, he joined the union in New York City. His last ship was the Del Mar. He is survived by a cousin, Gandido, Segarra, of - San Juan. Samuel Bayne, 71: Heart disease claimed the life of brother Bayne, May 23, at the USPHS Hospital. Boston. A chief steward, he was on SIU pension at the time of death. Seafarer Bayne sailed on SIU ships for almost 25 years. He was a native of British Guiana and a resident of Dorchester, Mass. His last ship was the Orion Hunter. Surviving is his wife, Celestine Bayne of Dorchester. <1> Archie Piner, 51: Brother Piner died on April 2, aboard the tug boat Elizabeth Boyer while it was docked in Paulsboro,N.J. Death was caused by a heart attack. He was born in Williston, N. C., and was a resi­ dent of Davis, N. C. An engineer, he was pre­ viously employed by the R. K. Davis Travis Co. Piner joined the SIU in Norfolk. Surviving is his wife, Mabel Piner, of Davis, N. C. ^ George Leach, 40: Brother Leach died on May 8 at Long Island College Hospital. A FWT and oiler, he join­ ed the union in Baltimore. Born in Red Springs, N. C., Brother Leach was a resi­ dent of Norfolk. His last ship was the Columbia. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Irene Currie, Red Springs. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Raeford, N. C. �Julr 21, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgeraid," "Oid Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Welier Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) —— Kingsport Press "World Book," "ChiidcrafI" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) FINANCIAL REPORTS. The conatltutlon of the 8IU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watera Diatrict makes apeciflc proviaion for aafeguardingr the memberahip'a money and Union flnancea. The conatltutlon requlrea a detailed CPA audit every three montha by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the memberahip. All Union recorda are available at SIU headquartera In Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All truat funda of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Watera Diatrict are adminlatered In accordance with the provlalona of varloua truat fund agreementa. All theae agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funda shall equally conalat of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of truat fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the varloua trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request. The proper address for this Is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings In all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive ^ard of the Union. The Elxecutive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. SANTORE (Venore Transportation), May 29—Chairman, R. Bracamonte; Sec­ retary. none. No disputed OT reported by department delegates. Everything is going along O.K. BUCKEYE MONITOR (Buckeye). May 14—Chairman. George Crimmins ; Secre­ tary, James M. Soucie. Motion made to draw up petition signed by full crew regarding unemployment compensation from the State of Ohio. This was signed by full crew and returned. It was re­ quested that each member donate 25 cents to start ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statier Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers* Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Stariite luggage Starfiite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) <1> f . i • r3 "HIS" hrand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Antonio PerelU Minetti & Sons Ambassador, Eleven Cellars Red Rooster, Greystone, Guasti, Calwa, F. I., Tribuno Veimonth, Aristocrat, Victor Hugo, A. R. Morrow Wines and Brandies. (National Farm Workers Association) PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is stven for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any mon« ' for any reason unless he is gtven such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyinir a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be retmrted to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union balls. All members should obtain eopies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at rfaembership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their g<^ standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and I>olitical activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitatlonal right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he shonld immediately notify SIU President Panl Hall at headquarters by eartified mail, return receipt requested. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orieaiis Aug. 15—2:30 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . Aug. 21—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Aug. 23—2:00 p.m. Seattle Aug. 25—2:00 p.m. New York .. Aug. 7—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia .Aug. 8—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . .Aug. 9—2:30 p.m. Detroit Aug. 11—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Aug. 21—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Aug. 7—^2:00 p.m. Alpena Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Chicago Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. Aug. 7—^7:00 p.m. Duluth Aug. 7—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort ... Aug. 7—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .... Aug. 15—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Aug. 17—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Aug. 16—7:30 p.m. Duluth Aug. 18—7:30 p.m. Cleveland . .Aug. 18—^7:30 p.m. Detroit Aug.l4—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Aug. 14—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Aug. 15—5:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 8—5:00 p.m. B^timore (licensed and unlicensed) Aug. 9—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Aug. 10—5:00 p.m. Houston Aug. 21—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Aug. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Aug. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Aug. 17—10 am. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Aug. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrud Workeis New Orieans Aug. 15—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 16—^7:00 p.m. New York ,. Aug. 7—^7:00 p.m. PhOadelphia Aug. 8—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ... Aug. 9—7:00 p.®. ^Houston ... Aug. 11—7:00 p.m. tMsctlne hsid St Lsbor Tsmpls, Ssnlt St. Msrie, Mich. * Mectlnr held at Lsbor Tsmple, New­ port News. vMeetlnr held st Gslveston wharves. DlRBCTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE. Md BOSTON. Mass. 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 127 River St. EL 4-3616 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washington St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO. Ill 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich HOUSTON. Tex JACKSONVILLE. Fla JERSEY CITY. N.J MOBILE. Ala NEW ORLEANS. La VI 3-4741 MISSOURI (Meadowbrook Transport), May 28—Chairman, Joseph Werselowich ; Secretary, Maximo Bugawan. Ship sailed without a second electrician. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Joseph Werselowich was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion held con­ cerning the duties of department sani­ tary men, also how often draw is to be given out in port. BEATRICE VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 14—Chairman, S. W. Lewis; Secretary, Leon J. Webb. Discussion held regarding war insurance. Captain said it would be signed in Japan. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. All de­ partments requested to keep laundry clean. RICHARD J. REISS (Reiss), June 2— Chairman, Joseph J. Butler; Secretary, Stephen F. Goetz. Crew would like to know if anything has been done about getting a draw at end of month from Captain. If so, please advise. Crew signed petition on Hous^ Bill No. 427 in Ohio and sent it in. PAUL L. TIETJEN (Kinsman Marine), June 1)—Chairman, Grant K. Lewis; Secretary, Grant K. Lewis. Brother Grant K. Lewis was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $5.25 in ship's fund. Second Cook was thanked for the ntedical attention. Food is outstanding. ANNISTON VICTORY (Waterman). June 1—Chairman. Joe Sanfilippo; Sec­ retary, Thomas M. Ulisse. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Mo­ tion made that the OT pay for watches stood after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. be considered by negotiating committee. Air conditioner was not installed as prom­ ised when ship came out of shipyard. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the good meals and service dur­ ing the long, hot voyage. VANTAGE VENTURE (Vancor Petro­ leum). June 11—Chairman. W. J. Smith; Secretary. J. P. Regan, Jr. Ship's dele­ gate reported that there have been no beefs. Harmony of crew has been excep­ tional. Motion made to bring pensions up to standards of other unions—12 years seatime at any age. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif., 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R 1313 Fernandei Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE. Wash 250S First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA. Japan. .Iseva BIdg.. Room 801 !•? k liqan-Dori-Nakaku ' 204971 Ext. 281 DEL RIO (Delta), June 4—Chairman, Roy Lee; Secretary. J. Tujague. Patrol­ man will be requested to contact clarifi­ cations committee regarding time off for steward department. Deck delegate re­ ported that everything is going along smoothly. $28.16 in ship's fund. MARGARETT BROWN (Bloomfield), June 10—Chairman, John Moss; Secre­ tary. Robert Outlaw. Brother Roy Guild was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Three men missed ship at Keelung and rejoined at Koahsiung. One man missed ship at Inchon. Disputed OT in deck and steward departments. One man hos­ pitalized in Sasebo. Complaint made about stale cigarettes on board. Vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ment for doing a fine job without a steward. YORKHAR (Calmar). June 9—Chair­ man. J. A. Shea; Secretary. John Mur- phy. Brother Nicola Tagliamburis was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $9.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by departnxent delegates. GLOBE TRAVELER (Maritime Over­ seas). May 28—Chairman, Edward Syl­ vester; Secretary. Paul A. Getridge. No beefs reported by department delegates. Some disputed OT in deck department. Brother J. D. Harmon was elected to serve as ship's delegate. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). May 21 —Chairman, Elliott Goren; Secretary, Henry L. Durham. $28.00 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly, with no beefs and no disputed OT. DEL NORTE (Delta), May 25—Chair­ man. Reuben Belletty; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Salty drinking water aboard. Engineer states that the water taken aboard in Montevideo was salty. Vote of thanks was given to the ship's delegates for a job well done. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. $175.50 in ship's fund and $493.85 in movie fund. Motion made that $100.00 be taken out of the ship's fund to purchase a gift for the ship's doctor, Richard W. Young, because the doctor is a real good special guy and has taken real good care of crew. DEL NORTE (Delta), April 23—Chair­ man, Reuben Belletty; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Ship's delegate saw the board­ ing patrolman about the cold drinking water fountain not being put aboard as yet for the engine room. Also discussed the ice situation. $97.86 in ship's fund and $285.85 in movie fund. IBERVILLE (Waterman). June 3— Chairman. H. Loll; Secretary, A. D. Hill. All repairs were taken care of. One man was hospitalized in Japan. One man missed ship in Japan. $9.50 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT re­ ported by department delegates. Motion made to have patrolman see about having an ice-cube machine installed on this ship. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), May 21—Chairman. Horace Hunt; Secretary. J. P. Baliday. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. Ship's delegate. Brother Arvell Bearden who served for over a year was re-elected to serve again, and was extended a vote of thanks by the COMMANDEIR (Marine Carriers), June 3—Chairman, Ralph Ballard ; Secretary. Vernon L. Hopkins. $6.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. DEL SUD (Delta). May 11—Chairman. Mike Dunn; Secretary, R. J. Chaissen. $433.00 in ship's fund and $656.14 in movie fund. Few hours disputed OT in each department otherwise everything is running smoothly. Entire crew extended a vote of thanks to the deck department for the efficient way of docking and undocking, and keeping the ship clean and in ship-shape condition. PORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), May 25—Chairman, W. E. Casey; Secretary. R. D. Bridges. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Motion made to have a new feeding plan for Cities Service. Motion made that the Union negotiate for a retirement plan calling for 20 years in the Union with 15 years sea time. Ship's delegate. J. Neal resigned and Brother G. A. Paschall was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Outside of being the hungriest ship that most of the crew sailed on. this has been a pretty good trip so far. EAST POINT VICTORY (Hudson Waterways), May 14 Chairman, John W. Alstatt; Secretary, Terry L. Zellers. Brother Joseph McGill, ship's delegate, report^ that there was no disputed OT and that everything is running smoothly. Brother McGill was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. DEL SUD (Delta), May 7—Chairman, Mike Dunn ; Swretary, Richard J. Chaisson. Brother William Pittman, ship's delegate, reported that most of the dis­ puted OT was taken care of. The Cap­ tain thanked the crew for their prompt­ ness in answering emergency bells in the channel when ship had accident. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother EL M. Welch was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $385.00 in ship's fund and $140.14 in movie fund. �:^ Vol. XXiX No. 15 SEAFAItERS*I,OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO PAYS OFF A • .t A • t •-J V.-: v«i , I , 'Vf ' L-a: AB John May+um (left) gives his overtime sheet a last minute checkover as Paul Wolfe looks on. Robbie Strahan (back to camera) discusses fine point with Patrolman Sacco while C. J. Brauner (standing) waits for payoff. There is nothing like fresh bread or biscuits hot from the oven to add to the enjoyment of a good meal. His fellow Sea* farers alt agree baker Tom Walston ranks with the best ever. Music enthusiast Phil Mullikan put on earphones for LOS photographer to demonstrate Hi-Fi equip­ ment he purchased in Africa on an earlier voyage. Seafarer Robbie Strahan takes it easy in the crew's messroom with copy of the LOS before going for his money. Robbie sails in Deck Dept. Big appetites are the same on payoff days as on any other. Here, Chief Cook Al Harper cuts thick slices of roast for hungry crew members. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 21, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SUBSIDIZED CO.’S BUILD-ABROAD SELLOUT RAPPED BY GROTON AT MTD MEETING CONGRESSIONAL UNITY MARKS HEARINGS ON NEED FOR INDEPENDENT MARAD MEANY URGES LABOR LAW COVERAGE TO PROTECT FARM WORKERS’ RIGHTS CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY TO CLOSE INDUSTRIAL BOND TAX LOOPHOLE NAVY SIP USS SAMUEL GOMPERS COMMISSIONED INTO PACIFIC FLEET SIU-CREWED OBSERVER HAD CLOSE-UP OF ARAB-ISRAELI SUEZ CANAL BATTLE ALCOA MASTER PAYS OFF Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/21/1967 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIX, No. 15 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c7b45eb0e2e7db426f4a8c7a6a833b30.PDF a0d33ff34616af4900adf24aea5600eb PDF Text Text '• -y-r.-^.i^rcn ' ••:' A:;r* /- 1^ 1'^' I''' I Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI ): MI NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JULY 22. 1949 No. 23 Canadian Crew Bills Approve Hiring Hall Merchant Marine Reserve Bill, which would Charges CSU have The forced seamen into breaking their own strikes, ap­ pears to have died of non-support. With Betrayal Nothing has been heard of the measure since the Crewmembers of the SS Beacerbrae, one of the two Cana­ flood of Seafarers' protests were topped off by the SlU dian ships being used by water­ Washington representative's denunciation at a House sub­ front communists to cripple committee hearing on July 6. Great Britain, this week quit The only voice in favor of the bill was that of its the communist-dominated Ca­ sponsor, the Merchant^ Marine Veterans' Association, a nadian Seamen's Union, after ac­ cusing its leaders of betraying small group of former seamen whose sailing was confined them. Representing 65 percent to the war period. of the vessel's complement, 42 With the strikebreaking bill out of the way. Seafarers men returned to work despite beatings and the threat of vio­ are turning their attention to legislation now in Con­ lence, and said they wished to gressional committees, which would exempt the maritime return to Canada with the ship. industry from the closed shop ban imposed by the TaftAnd in Montreal, John Har- Hartley Act. One bill, HR 5008, has been introduced in kin, former Secretary of the the House by Rep. John Lesinski (D., Mich.). An identi­ CSU and an admitted commu­ cal bill, S 2196, has been introduced in the Senate by Sena­ nist, quit the CSU, saying the strike was part of a communist tor Warren Magnuson (D., Wash.). Both would amend plot to break up Canadian and the Taft law by permitting continuation of the hiring practices prevailing in the maritime industry prior to US aid to Europe. TO CHALLENGE COMMIE June 15, 1947. All Seafarers should write at once to the House Labor The crewmen said that they would "challenge" Richard Bar­ Committee and to the Senate Labor Committee, as well as rett, communist secretary of the to their own Congressmen and Senators, urging favorable British Stevedores Union who action on these bills. maneuvered the tieup of more than half of the port of London, to keep his word to order his men back to work if a majority of the Beaverbrae crew returned to the ship. William Lawther, president of the United Mine Workers Union and Arthur Deakin, secretary of A strong United States mer­ "First, we must meet head-on the Transport and General Work­ chant marine was announced as the question of subsidies," he ers Union, both have condemnec the objective of the Senate in­ said. the tie-up as a communist man­ vestigation of shipping, to be re­ That the Senator is opposed euver. Bristol and Avonmouth sumed shortly by a subcommit­ to the intrusion of the military dockers, who earlier supportec tee headed by Senator Warren into the private shipping busi­ the "strike," have refused to G. Magnuson (D., Cal.). The ness was set forth clearly, when have anything to do with the group will study every phase of he declared that the committee phony political issue and the maritime industry in the would have to determine "just communist appesQ to involve course of the second round of how deeply the military should transport workers in Spitalfields the inquiry, which is expected be in the shipping business." has been rejected. "I think we will come to the to last several months. The Labor Government has "We will have to resolve a decision," he added, "that it branded the "strike" as a com­ number of vital questions in the should be only to the extent re­ munist plot to disrupt Britain's merchant marine," Senator Mag­ quired by essential needs, where economy and has called upon nuson said last week as he out­ no private lines are available. troops to imload ships blockaded lined the nature and extent of "The third head-on factor will by the communists. * be the passenger ship field," his committee's task. Among the questions Senator Senator Magnuson said. "We are Magnuson said wofild have to be not in it at all like other mari­ answered by his group is: "Do time nations. It is a rarity, rela­ we want a strong merchant ma­ tively, for passengers to sail the seas of the world under the rine?" although this "I am sure," he added, ."that American flag country provides the bulk of Despite the fact that hostilities we will affirma­ travel." . ^ ended three years ago, the haz­ tive." ards of war are still a grim Senator Magnuson, who has At the first hearings held last reality for seafaring men. been in the forefront of every month, the committee dug into During the first six months legislative effort to bolster the the question of the transfer of of 1949, 29 ships were sunk or US maritime industry and to American ships to foreign flags, damaged by mines, bringing the protect the American seamen notably Panamanian. When the total of casualties to 303 vessels against the competitive disadvan­ sessions resume this phase of since the wind-up of World War tages held by foreign shippers, the inquiry will be scrutinized n. explained that His committee more intensively. Among the larger cargo ves­ would have "to settle how best Senator Magnuson said he could "see no reason why there sels reported damaged by mines to achieve the objective." should not be drastic legislation this year was the SlU-contracted He indicated that this might setting up definite limits on SS Steel Admiral, Isthmian be accomplished through "favor­ transfers, where the tonnage is Steamship Company. The Steel able charter provisions, construc­ owned by American citizens. An­ Admiral was struck by a float­ tions subsidies and favorable tax other question: what shall we do ing mine ln the Saigon River on benefits." January 23. The broad scale on which the about the millions of tons in The Isthmian ship was blasted probe will be conducted became the laid-up fleet?" off her course and barely avoid­ apparent as the Washington The question of how far the ed colliding with a passing ship State legislator disclosed the ma­ United States should go in main­ and running aground in the nar­ jor problems, the subcommittee taining its merchant marine is among those "that must be set­ would attempt to solve. row stream! Branches Okay Assessment Far General Fund Demonstrating the same foresight that has characterized the Seafarers' approach to all Union problems, Atlantic and Gulf District members have overwhelmingly* adopted a resolution calling for a ten-dollar assessment to continue the all-out fight on anti-union legislation and to enable the SIU to maintain intact all of its membership services. The forward-looking action was taken at regu­ lar membership meetings in all ports on Wednes­ day, July 13, and is calculated to meet the effects of the growing economic crisis upon the Union's; operating efficiency. For The Records Seafarers making pay­ ments to Union Patrolmen and other authorized SIU representatives should make certain the receipts they re­ ceive specify the account to which the money is to be credited. For example, receipts made for LOG donations should have SEAFARERS LOG written clearly along­ side the amount. The same applies to receipts for dues, assessments and other pay­ ments. Careful attention lo this detail will enable Headquar­ ters to keep its records ac­ curate in crediting income lo the various accounts. Strong Amerkan Morrhant Marine Is Aim Of Senate Committee Probe tled," Senator Magnuson said. He added, that "there are di­ vided schools of thought on the subject, some saying we should carry more than half our foreign trade, and some saying that we should stick strictly to domestic trade and let other nations do the overseas hauling." The assessment would be ear­ marked for the General Fund, which is the only source of revenue available to the Union for meeting its day-to-day oper­ ating expenses. It is the Gen­ eral Fund which also permits the Union to carry on the ex­ tremely important job of organ­ izing 'on a steady basis, and to conduct its legislative fights in behalf of merchant seamen's wel­ fare. IN NEW ORLEANS Originally offered and passed at the regular meeting in New Orl^ns on Jime 29 by 36 SIU members in that port, the reso­ lution recommended that after favorable action "for two suc­ cessive meetings" in all ports, the question should be submitted to a referendum ballot. The balloting period specified in the New Orleans resolution would be for 30 days, as required by the Union constitution, be­ ginning Aug. 1 and continuing through Aug. 30. In accordance with the pro­ cedure laid down by the Sea­ farers in New Orleans, the reso­ lution will again be presented to the membership in all ports at the next regular meetings on July 27. If adopted at sessions at that time, the proposal will then go before the entire mem­ bership in the form of a ques­ tion to be voted upon in secret (Contimicd on Page 10) A SCENE FROM SIU MOVIE 303 Vessels Are Mine Casualties "This Is the SIU." a 16 mm. sound motion picluxe, which highlights the remarkable advances made by the Atlantic and Gulf District in the past few years, has just been released and will be available for showing in all ports soon. A tribute to the membership and the Union, whose notable achievements have made the name Seafarers known through­ out the world, the film attempts to show in some measure how the A&G District goes about providing its members with onthe-spot representation and shoreside services. Above is scene of one of the Union-sponsored Thanksgiving Day dinners which appears in Iho movie. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 22, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG ^Published Three Times a Month by the mmi SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Lsdior At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 I ^•ikL >' Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under , the Act of August 24, 1912. J 267 An Eye To The Future A group of alert Seafarers in the Port of New Or­ leans made a move two meetings ^ back that should get the support of every member of the Atlantic and Gulf District. In their resolution, recommending that they and their Union Brothers assess themselves a ten-dollar bill to strengthen the Union's General Fund, these SIU men— 56 oldtimers—took what at first might have appeared to be an unpopular step. But it quickly became clear that the keen under­ standing of what lies ahead for men in maritime, the devotion to the type of trade unionism that has steadily brought their wages and conditions to the top in the industry, and the foresight to protect their security and [welfare every step of the way, are not the sole possessions of these New Orleans Seafarers alone. In ports up and down the coast, their Union Brothers demonstrated convincingly that they were equally con­ scious of the Union's role as it drives ahead in the face of increasing obstacles. Apparently what prompted the forward-looking resolution is the fact that the current economic recession has an immediate eflfect on the Union's qperating efficiency. Although the General Fund is in sound condition, the loss of revenue resulting from the shipping slump would ultimately require strengthening of the resources which are used from day to day in pursuit of a better life for the membership. The Union long ago looked the problem square in the face. Expenses and personnel have been trimmed constantly, so that the organization is providing com­ plete service to the membership with a minimum of ex­ penditure. It must be pointed out, however, that the Union's continued vigilance in protecting the welfare and security of its membership against the destructive forces led by vicious anti-labor legislators in Washington cannot be •relaxed for a moment. ^ Only two weeks ago the United States Circuit Court These are the Union Brothers currently in^the marine hospitals, of Appeals ruled that the Union Hiring Hall is illegal as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging, under the Taft-Hartley law. This means a relentless heavily'^on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up .by struggle must be waged if the rotary hiring procedure- writing them. the backbone of democratic maritime unionism—is not to BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. M. H. MUNSTER be smashed and seamen shoved back decades to the days W. G. ALSTON N. I. WEST G. p. NOLES whem^hey shuffled, hat in hand, from steamship office D. BOYCE B. K. JOHNSON . J. CHIORRA to sfe^ship office in search of work at any conditions. A. MAUFFRAY Iiunds for fights like this one, and the one successfully F. WATERMAN N. STRATON A. CARROLL Waged this past spring to protect American seamen's jobs G. P. G. BEAUFORT W. E. LAMBERT in Marshall Plan shipments, and the one currently under F. KORVATIN E. G. SANDERS C. R. SCHOOLER way to kill off the Merchant Marine Reserve Bill, which J. M. FERNANDES C. RAYFUSE would force seamen to break their own strikes—all these W. VAUGHAN E. G. PLAHN H. G, REYNOLDS must be financed from the General Fund. C. BROWN W. H. WOODILL There is another way operating funds can be re­ D. KOROLIA F. W. CHRISTY plenished. It is the way taken by many other waterfront A. L.. MASTERS R. DICKINSON unions, less mindful than the SIU of their membership's M. I. EL MOUR E. WARSAW, JR. A. ARVANTIS security. And that is by opening up the membership rolls H. H. DIDDLEBOCK J. C. JARVIS E. ARDOIN and issuing new books to replace those that are retired. J. C. HANSON Because the SIU has carefully avoided this procedure. t X t ORLEANS ^HOSPITAL Seafarers have greater job security than any other group NEW STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL F. CORCORAN of seamen in the nation—^in spite of the slump. By not T. SANFORD H. E. BONEWALD N. DORPMANS opening the books to fill up the gaps left by retirements, C. PLATT J. P. PROBST E. MA-SSEY the SIU has consistently maintained the ratio of jobs to J. W. FAILLA W. J. JOYNER membership as one to one, while in other unions there W. E. THOMPSON J. DENNIS as many as four and five men to one job. M. J. LUCAS G. ROTZ The way suggested by the New Orleans members' L. LANG A. TREVINO J. HERNANDEZ resolution might seem bold. But to those who understand F. LANDRY • ^ M. FERNANDEZ the essential of good, sound trade unionism and that the S. MORGAN I L. OIEN Union's first"^ concern should be for its membership's wel­ C. ELLARD T. KANADY ^ L. WILLIS fare, the New Orleans resolution stands as the only intelli­ J. B. ALLRED I. RHODEN gent solution to the problem facing all unions today. M. ROSSI L B. VARNER Mea How In The Marine Hospitak Hospital Patients When entering the hospital ..notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name iwd the number of your ward. Mimeographed. Postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. V. GROVER J. MAZZIOGCHI J. F. THORffSON W. B. BADILLO J. J. DEVINE 4, J. J, SAVANNAH HOSPITAL . J. H. MAXEY C. EXELL W. SMITH i 4. t MOBILE HOSPITAL J. SKINNER . i A. GORDON J. CURTIS. M. LEOUSIS i P. VANDEREIK ; ' M. SMYLY • ^ L. HOWARD . ;\ H.'FOY I J. BERRIER J. PORTER C. GLOVER L. REINCHUCK 4 » 4 SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. KEENAN W. LANE R. W. FRYE W. SANDERSON S. WALERK PETER SMITH T. ISAKSEN M. CARAWAY 4 4 4 BOSTON HOSPITAL .1 JOHN J. FLAHERTY R. FISHER FRANK ALASAVICH VIC MILAZZO % E. A. PRENDERGASt 11 H. WHITE A- �Ittaat. JTuIy 21 irrt THE SEAFAREkS LOG Page Thxee Why Training Program Must Be Scuttled place, with only such men to schools and the ships, but actual be trained as the industry could compensation to the state nauti­ cal academies' students to the absorb. There is an old adage, "His­ Now, it was not at all uncom­ We have always stated that, tune of $65.00 per month. tory repeats itself." We should mon in those days for a licensed It is very difficult for an un­ because there is no GI Bill of receive valuable lessons from officer to be in the foc'sle, the employed seaman or officer to Rights for seamen and because liistory repeating itself, but all writer himself having sailed two they get no educational advan­ get $65.00 from our government we apparently learn is that his­ years in the foc'sle with his li­ tages, the fairest thing that our after he has already been trained tory does repeat itself. It seems cense in his pocket. We are un­ government should do is to take at great expense by the govern that insufficient corrective or fortunately returning to that young men off the ships for this for the industry. preventative measures are taken condition today. education—men who have prov­ So you see. Brothers, it is ap­ to avoid mistakes made in the You are certainly aware that ed that they want to go to sea, parent that all we learn from past. many men who had retired their that they like the sea, and wiU history repeating itself, is that Probably the most unfortunate books in the SIU, when they ob­ continue to go to sea, because it does repeat itself. facet of our postwar industry is tained a license, are now back That is why the Masters, Mates they have already .been in the the fact that our government in the foc'sle having reactivated & Pilots has been fighting the foc'sle, and not to take boys off did not keep its promises of their SIU books. the streets and the farms and administration of the training maintaining an adequate mer­ Naturally, if a man does have train them to be officers with­ program these years and while chant marine, with our country to go back to the foc'sle to earn out even knowing if they will we have been the leader in hav­ as a first-line maritirrte nation. a livelihood, he certainly wants like the industry or the life at ing the maritime training pro­ As 'a result, today there is a to go back with the union that gram appropriations cut, we sea. huge surplus of trained person­ he supported while he was un­ have already succeeded in get­ We have nothing against the nel and no jobs. WM. C. ASH licensed, and I believe that every boys who come out of the aca­ ting the appropriation cut for Thus, immediately after the bona fide union man will see demies; many of them make this year by 50 percent. cessatioik of hostilities, our or­ the justice of this. is not available, your job will very fine officers. This is particu­ SENATE BATTLE ganization fronted a drive to But what about the hundreds be attractive to these young offi­ larly true of the federal aca­ There will be a battle on the curtail the training of men for of men that the state nautical cers who have no previous mer­ demies whose cadets get one Senate floor to restore this cut. ian industry that cannot absorb academies are turning out today, chant ship experience. year of sea duty on merchant The battle wiU be to support them, particularly when the and for whom there will be no ships, as part of their training Kings Point and keep it going. POTENTIAL DANGER training is provided by our own officers' berth? prior to graduation. If this were the only objective, government at fte expense of I think then that you surely It is almost certain that they, there is much that we could the taxpayer. NO EXPERIENCE like their predecessors \ in the realize the potential danger of support in such a battle, but this _ We succeeded eventually, with past, will have to go into the turning out hundreds of licensed In the state academies they is not the true picture. the aid of other unions, in com­ foc'sle if they are going to make officers for whom there are no get only service on their own In order to support Kings pletely eliminating all appren­ ships or officers' berths. a livelihood at sea. training ship — which is usually Point, which is very exemplary, tice training except for officers. It is possible that the un­ They are certainly not going We have always felt that in the nature of a luxury cruise they by the same token fight to licensed seamen would then have into the foc'sle through the good maritime training is a federal at the taxpayers' expense—and save the" state nautical academies very little, concern as to the will of any unlicensed unions, obligation. It certainly is in all have no experience in dealing and these same state school ships training of future officers for particularly yours, and-yet these other governments, which nurse with merchant seamen until they would stay in existence by rea­ our merchant marine, perhaps hundreds of trained men are a and foster their maritime pro­ come aboard as licensed officers. son of hanging onto the political feeling that this is' a problem for potential threat to every un­ gram as a .very important part If the individual states (Penn­ coattails of Kings Point. of their national economy. sylvania threw in the sponge You are urged to support our the officers' unions, but imfor- licensed seaman. It seems that our lawmakers You must remember that, af­ a couple of years ago) position in your own interests timately this is not the case. have no such foresight, .as has ter you leave the original entry want to continue the maritime and write yovir Senators about Let me quote Jhe history of been proved time and time again. grades in your various depart­ training program, they should this, and tell them to stop train the industry after the last war ments, you are a skilled man We, therefore, endorsed the do it at their own expense and ing Merchant Marine Officers on this specific item. There were five individual and become more skilled the Merchant Marine Academy at our federal government should whose only possibility of getting state nautical academies, each longer you stay in the industry. Kings Point as the only place discontinue providing not only a job in the future is to go in maintaining a "school ship" for Therefore, if an officer's berth where such training should take funds for the operation of the the foc'sle. the training of deck and engine officers. They were: New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Cal­ ifornia and Maine. In the early days of and prior But getting the CS job was silence from the officers to By KEITH TERPE this system of employment with to World War II, these state only the beginning. The minute whom it was mentioried. the SIU policy of democratic academies did not receive any Oh Saturday, July 9, the SS You couldn't see your over­ I stepped on the Lone Jack, I shipping according to rule—and federal funds for their training, since they were strictly state Thomas Heyward paid off i.n Mo­ no questions asked. You only was carrying and storing stores time sheet. It was made up, tal­ bile, Ala. Just a lousy grain had to have the oldest card. —iree—all afternoon. That night, lied, and paid without any con­ projects. carrying Liberty, tying up for after I had served slipper to sultation between you and the No begging, pleading, prostrate NOT FOR POOR repairs. That's what a lot of approach for a ship there. May­ the officers, I also worked get­ paymaster. If it was wrong, try Although the tuition was free fellows thought. be the Agent hated my face ting things arranged in the boxes and get it from the beach—^just and paid for-by the state, liv­ But for me it was quite anoth­ when I threw in for the Hey­ —free. try, the CS officers said. ing expense, clothing, uniforms, er story. After four months on ward on April 4. If he did, he In the SIU each man had his In fact, overtime was one books, etc. had to be paid for the Heyward, I was still para­ didn't show it. My card got that phrase you never used on the own overtime sheet checked by the parents of the students. lyzed by the comparison be­ job for me fairly, squarely and Lone Jack. It always brought weekly by the Captain and the This, then, precluded the possi­ tween it and another ship that I democratically. long, cold stares and absolute (Continued on Page 11) bility of a poor boy, whose had lately left—the SS Lone family had nck money, attending Jack, flagship of the infamous these schopl ships. The result Cities Service fleet. irS 10 OTLOCK—AND COFFEE TIME was that the only type of student I joined the Lone Jack early attending these schools was from in March in Philly, as a volun­ above average-wealth families. teer organizer for the SIU. Although these schools were After. a long, horrible screen­ in existence for many years, ing I was awarded the job. tbey could liot at any time in When I say awarded, I mean their entire history, including just that. Dozens of fellows had today, prove that more than 25 been waiting week after week, percent of their graduates ever month after month, hoping and stayed in the industry, and not praying that CS officials in New even this percentage continued York would like their faces, po­ to go to sea. litical outlooks, P.S. record, re­ Thus you can see that, for the ligious background and a dozen most part, the training and edu­ other intimate little scraps of cation was wasted, and the in­ infoNthat CS considers vital be­ dustry did not receive men who fore employing anyone. really wanted to go to sea for TOUGH LUCK a livelihood and to stay in the I'm afraid some of those men profession. may still be sitting there hoping During the depression days of the late twenties and thirties, for that job. Those were the and almost up to the days of the onbs the CS secret service had Neutrality Laws Jn 1939, it was discovered were, or once were. impossible for a- graduate of a Union members or sympathizers. school ship to get a job as an Believe mfe, it would have officer, unless he- had spent a been far easier getting a job couple ot years in the foc'sle as coimting the 1,000-dollar bills in The Brothers in the above photo are observing a time honored Seafarers tradition — it's an Oiler, Deck Engineer, AB or the mint than it was getting on coffee (and doughnut) time in the recreation room of the New York*HalL Despite the hot Qusfrtermaster, even' though he a CS ship in March. weather, the steaming brew gets a big play every day at 10 AM and 3 PM. I couldn't help but compare bad a license. By CAPT. WM. C. ASH, Vice-President National Organization Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL SIU Contrait Makes Difference, Says CS Vet / �Page Four THE SEAFARERS Mobile Shipping Holds Steady; Coming Weeks Should Be Fair LOG UNION READING MATTER FXUKT, Julp 22r 1949 In-Transits San Francisco By CAL TANNER By JEFF MORRISON MOBILE — Since our last re­ There was the usual amount EAN FRANCISCO — With a port, shipping has been keeping of disputed overtime, which is majority of ships hitting this up a steady pace. In addition to to be .expected in the case of port in-transit taking on a few the men shipped to vessels sign­ a newly-contracted company. men, shipping turned out to be ing on, we answered calls for We settled what we could here fair for the past two weeks. 16 deepsea relief jobs and 37 and sent the rest to New York Those responsible for supply­ for final settlement. towboat relief jobs. ing the lift to local shipping Out of the payoffs we lost The prospects for the next two were the Isthmian ships Steel weeks look pretty fair, with the four Liberties to the laid-up Inventor, Steel Vendor, Steel major companies expecting sev­ fleet: the J. N. Teal, Thomas Mariner, Marquette Victory; the Hagood, Irvin Cobb and James eral vessels to arrive. Waterman vessels Purdue Vic­ Ships paying off for the two- Jackson. tory, Choctaw, Twin Falls Vic­ In the last issue of the LOG week period just ended were tory, Monroe Victory, and two the Wacosta, J. N. Teal, Morn­ we reported that the SS Golden Calmar jobs, the Portmar and ing Light, Noonday, Monarch City, skippered by Henry Bis­ Penmar. of the Seas, Antinous, T. Ha- hop, has been all fouled up like At the moment it appears as good, Fairisle, DeSoto, Stone­ Grogan's goat. though shipping for' the next Now we are happy to report wall Jackson, all Waterman; two weeks will be fairly good. Clipper, Corsair, Planter, Alcoa; that the Union won all of its Vessels scheduled to arrive here, demands in this beef with the Irvin S. Cobb, South Atlantic, either for payoff, or in-transit company and the Skipper. All and the Camas Meadows, US calls, are the Kenyon Victory, logs were lifted and all other Petroleum Carriers. Steel Mariner, Steel Traveller, Those signing on were the issues were settled in our favor Maiden Victory, Young America, Wacosta, bound for the Far East; and the Golden City signed on Purdue Victoi-y, Oshkosh Victory Corsair, headed for British West and sailed off. and the Alamar. While making the coast load­ Indies; Morning Light, sailing for Puerto Rico; Noonday, des­ ing several of the Golden City GETS SCORE tined for Greece and Italy; Mon­ crew fouled up and were This past week I called on arch of the Seas, going to Puer­ promptly pulled off by the Un­ the local uneifiployment insur­ to Rico; Antinous, going on the ion when she came in here to ance office to see what kind of coastwise run; Planter and the top off. The Mobile Branch will system is in effect here. The Clipper, both heading for the not tolerate any goofing off or imemployment agency has an of­ performing while in this port. BWI. fice on one of the piers here to In addition to these vessels, handle seamen's cases. the Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Rang­ I learned that California gives er, Steel Ranger and Andrew disability benefits, as well as Jackson came in in-transit. imemployment pay. This is no Just off the press is the SIU's latest pamphlet in the series All payoffs and sign-ons were help to us, however, since the of Union educational literature, "Food for Thought." a cover smooth, with only minor beefs disability benefits are paid to reproduction of wluch appears above. The 30-page publication employees of companies regis­ coming up. These were soon contains six articles on subjects that often are debated among tered in the State of California. settled to the satisfaction of all By BEN LAWSON Seafarers asea and ashore. concerned. None 'of our contracted compan­ BOSTON — Beantown ship­ NEW SHIP Now available at all Atlantic and Gulf District Branch ies is registered here. The Camas Meadows, US Pet­ ping has been good during the Halls, the pamphlet may be had upon request. "Food for All of the^ ships coming in roleum Carriers, had been out past couple of weeks, we're hap­ Thought" will make a good source of subject matter for here in the past two weeks for 15 months and has only py to report. educational discussions at shipboard meetings. were fairly clean. There was about 10 of the original gang Our payoffs were aboard the nothing like a major beef. The left aboard. This was the first Yarmouth, Eastern; Trinity, John few minor ones we did have time since the ship came under M. Carras, and the Anna Marie, wer^ settled in SlU fashion. the SlU banner that she paid off Bull. The Trinity signed on Oldtimers on the West Coast again. in this port. at this writing are John (Ban­ In-transit was the Waterman anas) Zeireis,, R. Roales, L. Gar­ ship Bessemer Victory. She rett, M. Birrane, M. Wiilik, C. came in with a few beefs in By JOE ALGINA Cothran and C. Mitchell. the Deck Department, but these NEW YORK — This port con­ carry on its work. One of the were settled on board the ship tinues to roast, and there doesn't main things they will check into before she left. appear to be any immediate is the intrusion of the Army One very pleasant item we By WILLIAM MCKAY prospect for a break in the heat and Navy into private shipping. have to report this week is the SEATTLE — West Coast ship­ fact that our boys aboard the spell—or in the shipping lull, No SIU Crew is to pay off A word on the assessment pro­ ping is slow and conditions in Yarmouth are proving them­ for that matter. posal, which was adopted at the any ship until the crew's this port are no exception. selves to be a bang-up crew. quarters and equipment are Ships are coming in, but ma:ny last regular meetings. A tenChances are that the trend will as clean as any Seafarer likes The Eastern Steamship Com­ of them are on the coastwise dollar bill may seem large at continue. to find a ship when he first pany reports that the present run and do not scoop up large first, but we'll wager that' any During the past week the SS bunch of Seafarers manning the numbers of men. goes aboard. Patrolmen have guy with his feet on the ground Demostar, Dolphin Steamship ship is the best they have ever been instructed that the Among those vessels paying will agree that it is a sound Company, paid off here and then had on the cruise ship, at least off during the past two weeks move toward obtaining greater crew's quarters niust be ab­ signed on again. Smith and in the past eight or nine years. were the Inez, Suzanne, Frances, benefits for seamen. solutely clean before'a pay­ Johnson's Pontus H. Ross paid off will, be allowed. Please Helen, Bull Lines; Cape Mohi­ A considerable amount of the NICE GOING off but headed out for the bonecooperate with your officials can, Mar Ancha; Evistar, Tri Union's effort to improve our yard after that. in carrying out this member­ It shows that our boys have ton; Colabee, American-Hawaii­ position is spent on the legis­ Several vessels called in-tran-. the know-how and are doing an; Steel Director, Isthmkin, and lative front, fighting in behalf ship order. sit. These were the Calmar ships their jobs in a manner that re­ the Chickasiaw, J. B. Waterman, of laws that give us greater Penmar and Marymar, Water­ flects favorably on themselves Bessemer Victory, and Azalea security. A solid example of the man's Choctaw and Purdue Vic­ and their Union. This kind of City, Waterman. good work that is done along tory, and Isthmian's Steel Mar­ performance pays off. We're hoping ,to see business these lines is the unemployment iner. Among our Brothers on the pick up in this port before long. insurance we now have. There are no gashounds out beach at the moment are Charlie With Bull Lines' SS Puerto JOBLESS PAY GAIN here, as we don't allow them Moss, who is trying to get a Rico scheduled to begin her runs By E. B. TILLEY around the Hall. But occasion­ long trip. Previously he took the soon the prospects appear bright­ Until a couple of. years ago, ally one pops up on board the Irvin S. Cobb to Mobile, but er. And there's a good chance seamen didn't get a red cent WILMINGTON — Shipping ' ships coming in. We can remove the ship laid up. Charlie gets that we may see the Bernstein when they were out of work. has been on the quiet side^ in these men from intercoastals, his old number back because Shipping Company around soon. The law .excluded them from this West Coast port, with most but on the ships outbound for the ship laicLup within less than This is the outfit that is trying the benefits of jobless pay. But of the activity confined to ships . Europe, we can't always replace the 15 days. to put two passenger ships on the Union's five-year battle to calling in-transit. them. In contrast to the way the the European run. Most of the men aboard stick win eligibility was successful, This has been said time and lads on the Yarmouth have been and now all hands are entitled to these ships, which have been PROBE MAY . HELP . again, but it bears repeating: doing their jobs, is the perform­ to unemployment benefits when coming in without any big beefs. Gashounds are a detriment to ance of a Deck man on one of There are enough men on the It may be that the full inves­ they do not have jobs. the membership and the organ­ the ships that called here in- tigation of the maritime industry A drop in income naturally beach to take care of any im­ ization. They only impede the transit. soon to be resumed by a Senate means that the Union cannot mediate needs this port m.ay progress of the Union. Certainly This man has been placed on subcommittee may result in the continue to push all its activities have in the near future. they can do our organizing charges because he had been strengthening of the US mer­ as it did during more prosperous A payoff is scheduled for early' drives no good. gassing up on the ship and had chant marine. The committee's times. next month, when one of the There is nothing funny about been running around issuing or­ chairman. Senator Magnuson, But we think that the fight Isthmian ships comes in off the a guy, no matter how nice a ders like Hitler used to. The had made it clear that his group must be kept up against those pipe run. soul he might be otherwise, Union membership is stamping is aiming at a stronger position who seek to harness seamen Better than shipping out here whose gassing up hurts our out this kind of stuff, whether for this country's, fleet. who will sponsor legislation to is the weather. This is one place chances of making a decent liv- the performers have new books The committee has received with raw laws, and to back those where you' don't have to go to "igI or old books. bed with a fan in your hand. an appropriation of $50,000 to better our conditions. 4^'«|S^TIM6LV ONIONTOPICS »=BOM ^fMRERS LO© • official S.I.U.. AHonKc^&itP Pien^• AmarMon fitdcmKon op U«l>or• Boston Pleased With Shipping Seattle Shipping Is No Exception New York Weather Is Really Hot, But Shipping Cools Seafarers Notice To Crews Port Wlfmlngtoii Is Quiet But Cool �i f>ida7. ;uly THE 1949 SEAFARERS Page FiT»- LOG QUESTION: To what factors do you attribute the tremendous gains made by the Seafarers' Atlantic and'Gulf District in the recent years? < jiEEteB. , j III ,'I iSiSp'sssii '' ' • A. J. (Hank) SWARTJES. AB: JAMES F. BARRETT. AB: HERMAN CHRISTENSEN. AB: Our Union is a democratic Union that is interested solely in improving the status of its membership. Ho other issues con­ fuse our membership, as has happened in other maritime or­ ganizations. Our full strength is used for the one main purpose. In keeping with the democratic ^inciples. our men have the opT^tunity to speak their piece at the meetings and get their point across in the SEAFARERS LOG. Another thing, if a man has a beef or troubles. I have found that he is treated cour­ teously. I have been going to aea for 30 years, including time on the Lakes. The five years I have been a member of the SIU have been the best. OLGERDA BLUES. Oiler: Several things are responsible for the gains made by our or­ ganization. In the past few years our membership has been get­ ting the benefits of good Union education programs ashore and at regular shipboard meetings at which all issues are discussed fully. As a result they know the score on seamen's problems. All this means that the members know what's going on and are prepared to strengthen their Un­ ion whenever the need arises. Besides being well-informed. Seafarers are given satisfactory representation, and a satisfied membership is ona that is best able to move ahead under all conditions. , One of the most important rea­ sons for the success of our Union is that we have an organizing department that is on the balL This is most important because, while shipping has declined and most maritime unions have been hud hit. we have suffered least of alL Our organizers have gone ahead steadily organizing new companies and bringing in new jobs. The men who have served as volunteer organizers also should be mentioned, because by their sacrifices they have helped bring more ships under the SIU banner. However, despite our gains, we must still push ahead, because a Union that stops ad­ vancing is inviting disaster. The fact that the membership has the strong voice. All issues affecting the general welfare are discussed freely before any ac­ tion is taken. The Union consist­ ently urges all members to ex­ ercise their right to vote in every balloting. We have moved ahead, too, because of a good educa­ tional program. Educational meetings and literature have helped our organizing drive. They have also helped our mem­ bers understand their rights and obligations so that, when they go aboard ship, they are good, conscientious Union men. able to solve many shipboard problems at meetings £it sea. I think that one of the main reasons why the A&G District has been able to make such big gains is that it is made up of a membership that is more unit­ ed than that of any other water­ front union. Our Brothers have shown that, whenever there is any problem that concerns the welfare and power of the Un­ ion, they can put aside the minor things and act as one for the interests of all. In all of our beefs to improve the seamen'h lot. in our organizing drives, our men have always gone all-out. And — very important, too — the Union has always been prer pared financially to tackle any PADDY McCANN. Baker: DUKE O'CONNOR. OS: EDWARD SAUL. FWT: JOHNNY ANDERSON, Ch. Ck.; PETER THOMSON. FWT; I think the A&G District has accomplished a lot because it is run ai an efficient organization, with the membership having a voice in the making of policy and setting up programs. Our Brothers have shown that they recognize a problem and cam apt on it wisely. For example, when they decided to build up our Strike Fund, they enabled our Negotiating Committee to batgain more effectively. This is the kind of foresight that has gabled our Union to tackle each of its problems, and which' proves fhaf our membership i s way ahiiifi of those in other unions. All in all. I think the fact that the SIU membership has not had to deal with, any" outside issues, but only with the things that finally affect their economic status, is the big reason for us pushing ahead the way we have in the past few years. This is e credit to the officials of the Un­ ion. who have kept us on the right course, and to the mem­ bership, which has shown that it wants the organization to keep on advancing in their interest. I believe that you will find a uniop, like any other organiza­ tion. gets out ahead when those in it believe in it. Thai's the way it is in the SIU. I would say that the Union has gone forward because the officials have been on the ball in sizing up the problems that lie ahead. Another reason is that our Union has always been out for the membership and is work­ ing all the time for its benefit. A lot of credit must also go to the members themselves, who are good loyal Union guys, ways ready to cooperate with each other when the general welfare is involved. When you have the combination of efficient Union officials and an alert mem­ bership it's not bard to make big gains. I think we have made such great advances because our Un­ ion has a clear-cut program and has always been able to plan ahead to handle any problem that may arise effecting the wel­ fare and security of the mem­ bership. And the membership has participated in the making of policy, because issues are not voted on blindly but are dis­ cussed pro and con at meetings and in the LOG long enough for all hands to learn the score and decide. Our organizing drives continue to succeed because non­ union seamen see how effective the SIU is. and naturally turn to the organization which is best equipped and best prepared to do something for them. I believe that the great gains we have made put our Union in the position of being the strongest one on the waterfront. As I see it. this is because the SIU membership is a satisfied membership. One of the reasons for the membership's satisfaction with their Union is that they get the best representation. At every payoff SIU Patrolmen are on hand to see that all beefs are squared away, and that our agreements are lived up to by the companies. And we have a record of settling beefs that I've never seen equalled in all the years I've been sailing since 1910. CHARLES ROMAINE. FWT: Sob. , , �THE Page Six SEAFARERS Friday. July 22. 1949 LOG SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Fails To Disturb Long Haul To Citizenship Ended, Breakdown Smooth Voyage Of Southstar Member Bids Aliens "fake His Tack It was smooth sailing for the Seafarers crew of the SS Southstar on the voyage which wound up in New York on June 26. Even a breakdown outside Gibraltar on An eight-year campaign by Finnish-born Seafarer Thomas Sheerburne for American citizenship was climaxed last month when he took the oath of June 2, necessitating a 10-day9' allegiance to this country, the result of accumulating five years of seatime layover on Oran for repairs, day in Istanbul and Brother on American Ships, more than half of which he logged during the war days. failed to dampen the crew's Queen recommended that crew­ Known to his shipmates in the SIU as Thomas Sjoblom, he dropped his Nordic surname dur­ ing the naturalization process in favor of Sheerburne, a name he feels his Union Brothers will find easier to pronounce. The 35-year-old Brother's long voyage toward citizenship began in 1941 when he came to this country from Finland and be­ gan sailing American ships. He sailed regularly during the war years. His precious pile of dis­ charges grew steadily until the postwar slack came in shipping, a slowdown which hit aliens hard because of government restric­ tions limiting their jobs and pro­ hibiting certain runs. MAKES IT Sheerburne, however, kept plugging, and by November of last year he had completed his seatime requirements. He filed the necessary papers and waited for Uncle Sam to call him in for the final okay. But one last twist of fate kept him from his goal temporarily. 'Having received no word from the government by January he decided to make another trip. The holder of all deck depart­ ment ratings, he signed aboard the Atlanta City in New York. The ship was ready to leave when he got a telephone call ifrom his sister telling him that a letter requesting liim to ap­ pear for final processing had ar­ rived. FATE'S TRICK He was stuck on the ship and could do nothing about it. The articles had been signed. He bit his lip and made the trip, a sixmonths jaunt to the Far East. "That ship dawdled all over the Orient. I never thought she'd get back home," he said. She made it, however. Back in New York in early June he hur­ ried to the Immigration offices, and on the 20th he was granted citizenship. NOT HARD When -asked about the final details of winning citizenship, Sheerburne said it was not hard. Once he had his seatime accu­ mulated the rest came with little Send Those Minutes Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York HaU. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendatioxis. and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. Hold those shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as sdon as possible. That's the SIU wayl Thomas Sheerburne looks fondly at his citizenship papers. trouble. Other alien seamen con­ cerned with the processes of ci­ tizenship need not worry about the examinations or red tape, he stated. "The bundle of discharges speaks for itself." With citizenship won Sheer­ burne isn't entertaining any plans to retire from the sea. He intends to keep right on sailing in the SIU, which he joined in 1945. In addition to the many rights American citizenship gives a person, Sheerburne will not have to worry any longer about restricted crews and prohibited voyages. He can make them all now. Secure in the knowledge that he no longer has to worry about such things as the extension of the alien seamen waiver. Broth­ er Sheerburne passed along-a bit of advice to other alien members of the SIU. He reccommended that they heed the Union's repeated urging that all alien members who are eligible take immediate steps to obtain their US citizenship. He agreed with the Union contention that this is the only way aliens could insure themselves against the effects of the waiver's expir­ ation. Sheerburne makes his home at 25 Willowbrook Court, Staten Island, New York, 'Battle Of Wall St.' Shown On Seatrain Ship's Screen Probably the most popular crewmember aboard the coast­ wise Seatrain New Jersey is Quartermaster Robert Lester, the owner and operator of a 16mm movie projector, with which for over a year he has been en­ tertaining crews with the latest Hollywood celluloid creations. Slated for showing during the ship's current run to Gulf ports is the SIU film "Battle of Wall Street." Reading in the LOG that the film was being made available to crews and organ­ izations for the cost price of $40, Lester visited SIU headquarters recently and purchased the film. Although he usually rents films, for which the crew chips in to cover the cost, Lester pur­ chased the SIU film out of his own funds. "It's a film we can always use as part of our ed­ ucational set-up," he comment­ ed. When asked, what sort of films the crew liked best, Lester list­ ed westerns as first, with mus­ icals' rating a close second. Unfortunately with summer coming on the movie goers are forced to forego seeing fulllength features because of the heat inside. The heavy load of deck cargo makes it impossible for the films to be shown on deck. For the summer months the crew will take its movies in small doses, sticking to sportsreels and short subjects. An old hand at showing films, Brother Lester is also an ac­ complished cameraman. In his days aboard the New Jersey he has shot several, himdred feet of the vessel being loaded and unloaded and the crew at work in and out of port. An oldtimer in the SIU, Bro­ ther Lester makes his home in New York. spirits, according to Ray Queen, men visiting the Turkish port, AB, who served as Ship's Dele­ Trieste and Genoa should not forget to bring their cameras gate. along. He said the atmosphere The Southstar, a C-2, left New in these places was friendly and York on April 20 loaded .with that there were a considerable EGA general cargo for Mediter­ number of beautiful buildings ranean, African and Near East ports, with Genoa, Italy, as the whose architecture the cameraminded would find challenging. first stop. TOPSIDE COOPERATED From the Italian port, the South • Atlantic Steamship Com­ Queen said that a share of pany ship, under charter to the credit for the success of the Prudential Steamship Corpora­ voyage should go the Southstar's tion, continued her itinerary, Skipper, Captain Albert (Buttwhich included Triest«*»^ Piraeus, sie) Haman. Haman is tough, Algiers, Beirut, Istanbul and Is- but fair and considerate, the kenderun as ports of call. Southstar's Ship's Delegate pointed out. SHAFT DAMAGED "He doesn't stand for any fool­ A damaged stern shaft caused ishness but he can be counted the breakdown off Gibraltar, as on to give the crew a square the ship was homeward bound. break," Queen said of the Skip­ She returned to Gibraltar for per. He added that Capt. Hadamage appraisal. From the mari's handling of draws was Rock, the Southstar was towed especially noteworthy. to Oran, where she entered dryThe only hitch in the entire dock for temporary repairs. The trip, according to Brother Queen, shaft was repacked and the was that the stores were poor. Southstar resumed her course to But he hastened to explain that New York and the payoff. Steward Walsh did everything Queen said that the lads possible to overcome this short­ aboard the Southstar found the coming. Mediterranean run "lots of fun." Even the sun shone on the They got a chance to see many Southstar. And good weather. places that are not ordinarily in­ Queen concluded, can do an cluded in a ship's stopovers. • awful lot to help make good Photography fiends had a field sailing. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK The reason Johnnie Tonazzi is sore, is because he was chased out of Cities Service's employ­ ment office by the dispatcher. Pretty soon things will be dif­ ferent over there The first man in the SIU to have his pic­ ture placed in his union book is Santos Garcia. I believe this is a " good idea Andrez Perez, after three months on the beach, is ready to go south on a short trip. Every ship should have bound volumes of the LOG in its library. ' The ship's delegate should contact the crew on this matter and get copies from Headquarters If you are on the beach as an out-patient, in­ quire about compensation. If you're on the beach longer than the prescribed time allowed you by the marine hosj)ital (90 days) you may be able to re­ ceive aid if you can prove ship­ ping is slow and it's not your fault. Tomas Mercado has been feeling pretty well and is now ready to ship. He's the chap who was operated on in Pert Elizabeth for appendicitis.... Mike Rossi,- after 12 days in the marine hospital, 8tates.,.ihe treatments were very satis­ factory, but he can't say the same for the chow. Who's the fellow who is wear­ ing eight wrist watches and can't sell any?... I believe all Stew­ ards should have at least six months discharges as Chief Cook before they can ship out as Steward What official is saving miniature whiskey bottles as a hobby? Tex Suit is looking well and bragging about the Colabee be­ ing a good feeder. He's gained over ten pounds I hear the Greeley Victory is one of the best ships afloat. The crew gets along well and there are never any beefs, except those served at chow time I'm not being a wise guy when I say this, but there are left handed and right handed cigars. I can tell the difference with one look. Brother Alfred Boijer just got back from a round-theworld trip and he's a little sad. He claims he liked Bangkok better than any other port. ...I understand that Pennsyl­ vania does not recognize Louisiana'driving licenses and vice versa. Who's the fellow who wants to operate a concession in Coney Island? He has the idea but is short on cash. Speaking of Coney, that's where you'll find me from now on this summer. �FMday. July 22. 1949 T ^ E SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes -Of SlU Ship Meetings Page Seven SfeafeiEr&jn saijSi v DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE Secretary. All department dele­ April 3—Duke Livingston, Chair gates reported everything okay. man; R. Guild, Secretary. Dele­ Motion by Brother Kelpss, sec­ gates reported small amounts of onded by Kavanaugh that there disputed overtime in their de­ shall be no. reliefs unless they partments. Old Business: Letters come through the US Consul oi' were written to Congressmen in the Agent. Under Good and Wel­ reference to Hoffman Plan. Gooc fare, Brother Maher said that and Welfare: Suggestions made early in the trip a motion jyas concerning chow and turned over made to encourage Unionisrrf to Steward. One minute of among our alien members and silence observed for departed he added they have dohe a good Brothers.'' " job. Suggested that crew give vote of thanks to all the dele­ ft t 4. STEEL VOYAGER, April 17— gates for the good work they John Cannan, Chairman; Earl R. have done on this trip. One min­ Gelnaw, Secretary. Delegates re­ motion (by Joseph Ciuro, sec­ ute of silence in memory of de­ ported no beefs. New Business: onded by Anthony Pedicini) to parted Brothers. Stockmarr moved that galley have Purser give, prior to pay­ stove be fixed and tbaster be put off, each individual an itemized DEL MApf April^ 24—J. Tuckon repair list. Good and Welfare: account of their slops and draws er. Chairman; F. Sintich, Secre­ Suggestion made to have meet­ and a copy of the overtime which tary. Departmental delegates ings every two weeks and al­ is approved by the company's gave their reports. Treasurer re­ representatives. Union ternate the hour, bne minute of s h o ported that at end of trip there agreement was discussed fully. silence for departed Brothers. was $8.73' in the ship's fund and Suggested that all hands stay on that he collected $11, making a the alert at the payoff and con­ total of $19.73 now on hand. Mo­ duct themselves in an orderly tion carried to elect new Ship's SIU manner. Delegate. Brother Scoper elected ft ft ft by acclamation. All hands stood STEEL KING, April 13—E. L. in silence for one piinute in Eriksen, Chairman; V. A. Cover, memory of our departed Secretary. Motion by J. Costello. Brothers. There was much dis­ seconded by- W. Evanj^f, that ft ft ,ft ' cussion on the air-conditioning CAPE NOME, AprU 29 — Ship's Delegate write to Head­ of the ship. Charles Thompson, Chairman; quarters in regard to safety James Boyles, Secretary. Steward meetings. It was moved (by C. reported complaints on chow/nd Kellogg, seconded by H. Kelly) By HANK promised a change. Discussion on and carried that letter be • sent the ability of the Chief Cook. to Headquarters and to the com­ There's no forgetting the Brothers aboard Isthmian's Allegheny Each department polled on feel­ pany in regard -to carrying of which sailed about three weeks ago for a lengthy voyaga Tfierc's ing toward Cook's ability. Mo­ monkeys as cargo without pen­ Red Beers from the West Coast, who talked about the gourmctic tion carried that Cook remain in alty. If they are to be carried importance of seasoning "ice-boxed" shipboard food. And there's galley. One minute of silence for again aboard this ship, a special ft ft ft Bill Ayres, the professional musician, who does a fine job with place aft should be provided for ROBIN LOCKSLEY, April 3— an accordian (although we doubt if he struggles to carry one Brothers lost at sea. them. A vote of thanks was Leslqr J. Keyes, Chairman: aboard ship) and a better job with a good old "hambone"—in other ft ft ft James J. De'Vito, Secretary. Mo­ words, a guitar. Johnny Parsons is aboard, and he comes from that ROBIN MOWBRAY, AprU II given to the four delegates. , tion carried to add repairs not good old baseball country of BrocJclyn. Sure enough, there's Jim­ i—Vlodek, Chairman; Albert Momade on last trip to list being my Naylor—who keeps playing that record called Georgia On My sher. Secretary. Deck Delegate drawn up for this voyage. Dele­ Mind by singer Frankie Laine in the juke-box. Last, but not least, reported a few hours of disputed gates reported on activity in there's Tex BoiUin who confessed that the ship should have stayed overtime, as did the Engine Dele­ their departments, Peter Patrick in his hometown port, Houston, Texas, longer than she has on gate. Stewards Delegate reported elected Ship's Delegate by accla­ occasions. Well, fellas, happy sailing, indeed . . . Brother Eddie everything okay. A vote of mation. Brother DeVito discussed McNamar shipped about three weeks ago, but it slips our mind thanks was given the Stewards unemployment insurance and ad­ what the name of the scow is. Next ship will be better, Eddie— Department for the excellent food vised. Brothers that the sooner we'll mention the name, we hope. prepared and served during the they apply for it after getting voyage. Motion carried to elect ft ft ft off ship the sooner they will be­ Donate Giangiordano to take re­ Buddy Benson sailed aboard the Oshkosh Victory. Buddy, SOUTHLANDf April 24 — A1 gin receiving benefits. Steward pair list and minutes of meet­ who'll talk about anything from infinity, rocket ships, gastricing to SIU Hall. One minute of Jones, Chairman; Leon Baker, sdid he would accept soiled lin­ juices, astronomy and spaghetti, says that lots of the Brothers silence for Brothers lost at sea. Secretary. No beefs except one en at 9 AM and 1 PM, and at have heard or visited that famous place in San Francisco for in the deck department which later hours convenient to men excellent Italian food—called Pinocchio's . . . We wish smoot.h ANNA DICKmSON, April 10 is to be referred to Patrolman on watch., Three departments are recovery to Brother Cecil Lewis, who is down in Virginia right •—Muches, Chairman; E. Bill Ray, upon arrival in port. Alexander to_ alternate in cleaning laundry now . . . The C. "See" Mae restaurant and bar down in New Secretary. Delegates reported no Jones was elected Ship's Dele­ with Engine Department to be­ Orleans has been recommended by the Bosun of the SS An­ gate by acclamation. Delegate gin, followed by Steward and disputes. Biehl - elected Ship's drew Jackson to receive a bundle of LOGS. Good enough—and Delegate. Motion carried to in­ was requested to get in touch Deck in that order. you Brothers can pick up your copies, if ever down that way. vestigate background of man with Captain about purchasing . . . Brother Peter Brownley, citizen of Florida, may still be in who joined the ship in 'Cuba. union-made goods for slopchest. town since we noticed him several weeks ago. Good and Welfare: Blackboard Three crewmen volunteered to ft ft ft get estimate on cost of washing to be erected in messhall. We hear there's a record, out some time now, a Western num­ machine and installation. Crew ber about a crew leaving a Texas port on a tanker. Sounds good, discussed possibilities of getting too . . . The SEAFARERS LOG wiU be traveling to the homes of new library. One minute of si­ FRANCES,^ May *15—B. Good­ the following Brothers—Robert Kennedy of Indiana, William Tar­ lence in memory of departed man, Chairman; S. Carr, Secre­ rant of Oklahoma, Robert Butler of Louisiana, Christopher Karas Brothers. tary. Previous minutes read and of Massachusetts, Richard McManus of California, M. Harvey of Delegates reports were given and PETROLITE, \pril 16—M. R. accepted. Motion by Peter Viroel Florida, William McCarthy of Massachusetts, Philip Brooks of ROBIN GOODF^LLOW, April Shea. Chairman; R. C. Bishop, to have Stewards Department Louisiana, Albert Weber of New Jersey, Charles Swain of Georgia, 20 — Bernard Macey, Chairman; showers and head painted was Harold Lawrence of Florida, Donald Thornton of Maryland, Philip Mike Zelonka, Secretary. Except carried. One minute of silence Colca of Mississippi, Jerome Stokes of New York, Jack Walker of for disputed overtime, there were in memory of departed Brothers. Washington, George Lukach of Connecticut, Max Bielwaski of New York and Howard Van Bushkirk of New Jersey. no beefs in any of the depart­ ft ft ft ments. Motion by Henry Shepeta, All delegates aboard SIU CHILORE,*May *i7 — C. PenWho was and who is in town—Well, there was good old seconded by Christopher Karas, ships are urged to make cer­ ner. Chairman; R. Burns, Secre­ to have Patrolmen- investigate tain that every ship is fully tary. Vote of thanks given to "Pegleg" Andy Anderson who sailed in and sailed out real quick. Smooth voyage, Andy . . . Robert Quinn, the tall oldreasons for men having to pay manned before it leaves port. Steward and Cooks for the fine timer. is in town . . . Most of the crew off the SS Michael, for penicillin. Under Education, If the company tries to vio­ way in which chow was pre­ a tanker, are in town since she has been laid up. There's Bosun ' Union activities were discussed late the contract manning pared and served, especially for Roddy Smith and his cigars. Brother Richard Hanks, the in order to familiarize member­ scale by sailing short, the making the most of the stores Steward, bailed out of our town, for the coast, via airplane. ship with organization. Suggested ship's delegate should call they had to work with. Under The crew has said he's tops in belly-feeding. "Chuck," the that all departments have their the nearest Union Hall im­ Good and Welfare there was dis­ Electrician, is in town and sure glad to see his shipmates of repair lists ready. Also suggested mediately. cussion on matter- of crewmemthe SS Michael... Brothers, read those back issues of your that Patrolman investigate ship The Union will lake im­ bers naming their own working chandler's attitude. mediate action to see that rules with officers. This is def­ LOG. Read all the booklets the Union has printed for your our agreements are observed initely against Union principles complete benefit and understanding. A new booklet contain­ ROBIN GOODF^LOW, April to the letter as it does and the agreement. Quartermas­ ing the registration rules, the shipping rules and the trans­ portation rule, as they are today, is of great importance to 4—Tony Suarez, Chairman; Mike whenever violations are re­ ter on the four to eight is to be every Brother. It's called "Shipping Guide for Seafarers" and Zelonka, Secretary^ Motion (by ported. . notified by tbe delegate to work Oscar Kelepe, seconded by Hank Know your contract and only between 4 ^M and 5 PM. should be read and reread by every Brother sailing into port Shepeta) carried to install a report all violations to the After one minute of silence in. or sailing out for the seven seas... Brothers, hold those meet­ buzzer in the messroom for the Union right away. memory of Brothers lost at sea, ings aboard ship. Keep your jobs shipshape, according to the agreement: SIU ships are clean and happy. Standby watch. Also carried was meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM. The iMearOrleans resolutibitTQr aii Oenefal P^OIKI Assessment comes before the Br^nclrmeefcit^ fovihe second, dkS per coaon Jbly 2y, and iP passed goes to a. reforendLiiti vote oC -the membership. CUT and RUN Sailing Short �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 22, 1949 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS # - Seafarer Slaps At Homesteading, Favors Annual Vacation Proposal ON THE POLARIS IN MARACAIBO issue of "the Union is supposed acters who are actually afraid to get off their homesteads as , "Seaman" is a word which to give us job security." Sure, they're in doubt that they could the Union stands for job secur­ means man-of-the-sea. If you ever hold down another job. are going to sail, be a man. The ity, but what is this thing? It is I've seen and known men on p'feamble to. our constitution a secure guarantee that your job passenger, coastwise and near­ states, "We hold that the above will not be jeopardized by, the by foreign runs who were afraid machinations of the boss owners of off-shore dry cargo carriers. rights belong to all seamen nor their stooges, the company's I therefore urge all fair alike;v We do not hold that fair-haired boys. It is not a minded union men to help to matters that affect the welfare guarantee that a handful of dues pass Mobile's excellent resolu­ of the Union sHould be placed payers shall monopolize jobs tion. ' when their Brothers lie icffy on G. W. (Bill) Champlin in abeyance to other interests. the beach carrying more than We. . know that individual their share of the burden of members, unable to claim legal Union duties. defendants, may, and frequently FULL RESPONSIBILITY db^ have moral financial obliga­ Most men know what I mean, tions to discharge, equal to the but to leave no careless loopother's legal "ones. hope of escape, let me expatiate. The man on the beach pays all . Therefore, to set up a claim to dues and assessments for job se­ To the Editor: the • exclusive right to ride curity, though he has no job at I am a member of Local 257, ships in perpetuity "because 1 the moment. He stands subject have a wife and kids" « baloney. to picket duty, and volunteer National Federation of Post Of­ fice Clerks, AFL. I've received Here are some of the men of the Alcoa ship's Stewards , Anbther stunt that these mem­ committee work; he must attend your paper, the SEAFARERS Department u they were photographed by Sir Charles as the bers pull is to raise the false meetings, and may have to end LOG, sevjeral times and have vessel lay alongside the dock in the Venezuelan port. The up taking a job below his rat­ read the stories lulling of your photographer said the boys fed well. ing, perhaps on an unorganized Union's struggles. ship. I enclose a donation and ask The homesteader has eaten that the LOG be sent to me reg­ extra well or he wouldn't have ularly. Your Union has been homesteaded that particular much in the news lately and I ship. Certainly the man on the should like to read your side of, To the Editor: ity for some member of our beach has drawn no pay. As the story. one on the beach at the time, Fred Godzwon I have a house and some prop­ Union to get a bargain, if he To the Editor: devoted quite a number of days erty for sale that is an opportun- wishes to make his home in Syracuse. N.Y. Florida—near • Daytona Beach.I would like to have the LOG to a Union economic survey Here is what is for sale: sent to my home in New York. voluntarily, without even lunch A fine rest camp, facing on It!s .my sister's home where I money. two roads and located on 35 get my mail while in the big I was astounded to discover acres of high land with plenty city. how very many men on the of shade trees. The camp consists I sympathize with Brother beach were married with de­ of two five-room houses, one Flynn on his voyage aboard the pendent minor children. made of cement block, one an; old rustpot, Colabee (LOG, May At about the same time I was old frame house. Both are light-, 20)/1 sailed her before the war serving as a member of the bal­ ed by electricity and are com­ and during the war. Oldtimers loting committee on the trans­ pletely furnished and ready for caii tell you of the time we portation rule. There I was immediate occupancy. hung the hook on that ship amazed at the number of men A 1937 Pontiac car in good and made the company enlarge who were holding good paying, running condition for transpor­ the shaft alley escape. It had good feeding coastwise and pas­ tation goes with the deal, along By Benno Zielinski been a violation of maritime law. senger-ship jobs, and had been with a new washing machine, By the way, the Colabee is not doing so for over a year, most electric refrigerator, new bath-.In a little yllage in the country somewhere a Hog Island ship. (Ed. Note; of whom came to vote for Rule room and kitchen fixtures, I met a cute girl, blue eyes and fair hair; Brother Buckley is right, but No. 2. screens, tools and more. just what label can be given This is a dead issue. Why On first sight something then told me There are three ^eep wells, the Colabee is hard to say. She bring it up? Because these men one 120 feet deep for an electric This is .the girl for whom I have yearned. resembles a Hog, though not will be the very ones to rise up pump and two wells 40 feet -built at Hog Island, but in Ports­ to defeat Mobile's excellent res­ deep, one with a hand pump. Over the years, sweetheart, early in the spring, mouth, New Hampshire, in 1920 olution of recent date. Plumbing fixtures are ready for When in the forest the birds do sing. by the Atlantic Corporation and This resolution is to the effect installation. later converted in the Sun ship­ that men due vacations must And beneath the hills violets blossom, HOME FOR YEARS yards to a bulk carrier. The pile off and take a vacation. It That's when I'll see you again. The owner of this property, American Bureau of Shipping is little enough to ask of these has lived on it for years during, lists her simply as a "coaster.") job monopolists that they give It was early in the month of May, the time he has not been out the guy on the beach a chance at sea. It is ideal as either a HIGH AND DRY She told me—she trembled that day^— at 'two weeks' work and eats, vacation spot, or for a seaman When the Colabee was under after they have held a Union se­ She loved a sailor who never came back who wishes to spend his later charter to Alcoa her Captain was cured job for a whole year. Let years in - comfortable, spacious And she could never love a seaman again. "Shallow Water" Scofield, who them not then raise the false is­ surroimdings. gained that reputation because sue of Union security, and if Ove!r the years, sweetheart, early in the spring. There is good hunting in. the . he went aground so many times. one of them should do so, don't area, as well as fishing. And the When in the forest the birds do sing. The Colabee is one of those old be fooled by it. swimming beach is not far away. And beneath the hills violets blossom. slow, but sure rustpots. The property is ^taxable at $8 JOB IS THERE The ship I'm on now, the Seaper year, if used as a home. It That's when I'll see you again. train New York, is a good job, His job is not being taken is located seven miles southwest In a little village we sat under a maple tree a! regular crew, and has Stew­ away from him, he can go back of Daytona Beach, and is four to it at the end of his vacation. ard Joseph Malone. hours by car from Tampa, five I kissed her rosy lips, held her close to me; hours from Savannah, two hours The Brother who signs his There is another objectionable Then left all my sorrows of what will be tomorrow from Jacksonville, and five letters. Wandering Seafarer, puts aspect to these homesteaders. When I was with my little Marie. hours from Miami. oqt some interesting reading. He After, a year or more aboard, they begin to think they own The price complete for this has plenty jon .the ball. Over the years,^ sweetheart, early in the spring, the ship, and, through controlled bargain is $3,000 cash. Looks like I'm getting to be ship's meetings, they may try Olio P. Preussler When in the forest the birds do sing. a car sailor, I've h^n on to put over special regulations P.O. Box 1026 this ship iBor a mpnth now. And beneath the hills violets blossom. that are not in conformity with Memorial Park . Joseph Buckley Union policy, I have seen charThat's when I'll see you again. Port Orange, Fla. To the Editor: AFL Postal Clerk Enjoys Log Items Of SIU's Feats SS Colabee Vet Recalls Rougher Days On 'Coaster' Member's Florida Property For Sale; Price Is $3,000 The Girl From The Village y �MttSW Friday. July 22, 1949 ALOBA TO HAWAII iiiiiiiiii THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine ' With Tears In Their Eyes Seatrader Men Bid Fond Adieu To Buenaventura And Ship like some Congressmen in Wash­ along, or know the score, you ington, who do not give up their are liable to pay double for Once again the MV Sea Trader business while in Congress, but everything. After all, you arc 9 is about to set sail for the port carry it on to assist their feUow rich American. of Shangri La, or Buenaventura, colleagues. Sir Charles has his The perfumes, powders, Colombia. The whistle blows, own slopchest aboard, namely, colognes are only imitations. Be the lines are up, the tug takes if you need a needle and thread, careful in buying perfumes. Al­ us to the open sea. he has it. Chewing tobacco, cig­ ways turn the bottle upside We had the usual difficulties arette papers, fountain pens, an down and see if the trade mark during the trip. An overflow in extra shirt or tie or cap, shoe­ is imprinted in the bottle. .If it the linen room spoiled the bed laces, insoles, haircutting tools, isn't, it is a lemon. linen. We picked up a radio and his own sweet wine, if it is Most of the goods sold in Col­ message stating that the No. 3 needed for medicinal purposes; ombia are imported. Even their hold on a Grace Line ship was in fact, he had almost every­ alligator bags, clothing, linens, afire. We also received a cable­ thing. silks and leather are imported. gram from the Steward, telling Only by careful examination c.an SPEAK UP. MEN us he had flown to Miami to you be sure of not being hood­ catch the ship, but missed it. What startled his shipmates winked. Then several crewmembers took most was his unique way of The average pay of the natives Bidding goodbye to Beautiful Hawaii—^Honolulu, to be sick. For a ship that takes only making them get up and speak is $1 to $1.50 a day. There aro exact—Kyska deck men turn to casting off lines. Left to right: a month for a round trip, we at the end of an educational two classes of people in Colom­ Jerry, AB and Ship's Delegate; Jackson, AB: Danny, AB, and had more than our share of meeting. Here's how he worked: bia, the very rich and the very casualties. He would call on two of the poor. The majority—the poor— Duda, OS, Crewmember Sir Charles is crew to get up, face the class live by the side of the road in and tell them how to make an the hills in squalor. Sanitary acceptance speech and a. presen­ facilities do not exist and the tation speech. By giving each food is poor. of the two a present, such as a 1 found it wise not to eat bottle of wine, a cigarette case, ashore; instead 1 took a sand­ a fountain pen, or some other wich with me. article he helped make the FIESTA AIR speaker and class happy. id To the Editor: When the ship arrived at the But despite the economic con­ To the Editor: agin ya, but if yore hankerin Panama Canal photographs were ditions the young ladies from for a feud, then draw yore six The crew of the Canadian- taken and they came out fine. the far away towns and hills After enjoying myself for gim—I'll pulverize ya." manned SS Seaside wishes to came into Buenaventura regular­ the past several weeks here thank the American Brothers on While we were passing through ly to get work. Ships come and BOTTOMS UP Sn Dallas, I've decided to let the SS Hurricane, out of Mobile, to Christobal, a young lady in go quite frequently and the largo you know about the grea^st Well, seeing what kind of a for their support and strong a launch came alongside looking number of sailors in makes the city on the Red River. position 1 was in, 1 just dranl: backing in our fight to clear the for Sir Charles, the Dapper Dan. town a lively place. hi order to get to DaUas from my shot of red eye with a sas- commies out of one of Canada's Sure enough, Charles wanted to This is one of the nicest go overboard to greet her, but Galveston, you go the first 100 parilly chaser and walked slow­ most vital industries. places in all of Colombia. Coffee the Skipper spotted the flurry of miles by plane. After that you ly out the door. CSU FALSE is the main export item. People take a train for 75 miles; then The only trouble 1 had was The CSU and their commie activity and said, "Sir Charles, from all over Europe have come stay right where you are." So board a stage coach through the my horse was gone. Yep. 1 went leaders are using every dirty and here to make their home. Tho wilderness for 4Q more miles. outside to the hitching post and underhanded method in their he stayed. most prosperous establishments The next night we arrived in At the end of the stage route found that some wrangler had attempt to prevent the. loading are the drinking places, the f«x>d you get out and swing limb rode off on my nag. 1 had a and sailing of vessels taken over Buenaventura. We were sched­ stores and the drug stores. Tt from limb for the last five good investment there. 1 paid ten by the SIU and are using terror­ uled to stay for 11 days, but is possible to get a good watch miles. bucks for the horse and 40 for istic tactics in the endeavor to were there only seven. This port, here for about 110 pesos, which There is one good thing about the saddle. weaken the morale of our crews. to me, is really Shangri La. in the States would cost $75. DaRas: a shortage of menr The After finding that Dallas was Needless to say that this is only EXCHANGE RATE Upon our return to New York, other evening 1 went into a gin- a bit too trigger happy for me, serving to increase our deter­ The rate of exchange is 1.95 Red Gibbs came down to make miU for a shot of red eye, and 1 packed my seabag and-started mination that the SIU record of pesos to the dollar, but the black the payoff, and after the usual met two young ladies. After hitchhiking back to Tacoma. So never having lost a beef be market offers 3.50 to 4 for a bit of wrangling everything was buying them several drinks they if anyone sees a fellow who maintained. dollar. Rum is three pesos, a settled satisfactorily. We left tho started arguing to see who was looks bowlegged with a seabag At the time of writing, four little less than a dollar a bottle, ship and bid her fond goodbye, going to win my companionship. on his shoulder, stop and pick of our crew had just been beaten food is 70 centimes, or about 20 as she is being laid up. Here's After arguing for "about ten me up, cause Tacoma is a fur up while 'ashore or on the way cents for a good meal. Beer is hoping we'll make the trip to ashore. The two who landed minutes, one girl says tp the piece o' prairie from hyar. about 15 cents and coffee two Buenaventura again — it was a other one, "Listen, gal, 1 ain't "Shotgun" Still in the hospital are still there cents. But you must bear in mind moist-eyed crew that left that and are being well cared for, ac­ that these are the prices to the Shangri La of the South. cording to reports brought back Sir Charles Oppenheimer natives. Unless you have a guide to us by the Captain. The other two suffered less damaging in­ juries and will be back aboard SYLVA^S SHIPBOARD HAND LAUNDRY later tonight. Again thanking the American Brothers for their backing,' we MEETING NIGHT SHIPPING will drop the hook on this. To the Editor: M. O. Collelte. Deck Delegate We, the crew of the SS Marymar, voted and passed the fol­ O. Martin. lowing resolution which we think will benefit everyone: Engine Delegate , "If there is any change or new shipping rule enacted, it is to be posted at once on the bulletin board in every Branch and CHRISTINE CREW printed in the SEAFARERS LOG," This matter came up when a member shipped on the four SHOWS THAT ALL o'clock call to report to the ship at 8 A.M. the following morning. HANDS HAVE SAVVY .Within an hour of reporting to the ship the next morning, he called the Union Hall and requested a replacement for himself. To the Editor: He was told, that he would lose his shipping card if he got The crew of the SS Christine bflf, because he did not attend the meeting the night before after would like to record the fact being shipped. According to Section. 13 of the shipping rules he that it has nothing but praise should have got his card back,, for officially he was off the shipping for the fine cooking of Chief Cook F. C. Harrington and Sec­ list as of 4 P.M., three hours before tlie meeting. ond Cook Fred Minco. Crew. SS Marymar In fact, all of the Stewards ANSWER: Technically the crew is correct, but for years Department aboard the vessel the SlU has been operating on the procedure of not returning are to be commended for the a shipping card if a man refuses a job taken on a meeting night. fine cooperation they have given. The Deck Department brought It was found that some irresponsible members were taking this ship into port in first-ralte Jobs and then refusing them Thursday morning, solely to avoid condition after a five-week .trip, attending the meeting. To curb this practice, men who refuse and. the Engine room gang did a job after taking it the day of a meeting lose their shipping its share with a clean engine cuds. Members who might possibly refuse a job the morning room. The job done by the en­ Frank Sylva turns to suds producing at the end of a day's tire crew shows that this ship following a meeting should play it safe by attending the meet­ laboring in the MV Sea Trader's Engine Department wheso was in good hands. ing and having their card stamped. Permitmen. of course, he's an Oiler and the Engine Delegate. A GI brush and brown George Weldon cannot refuse a job under any circumstances. ' soap do an effective job on the grimiest of dungarees. Ship's Delegate To the Editor: C'mon, Lulu, Drop The Gun Canadians Thank —Shotgun's Done Left Town US Seafarers For Commie Fight Aid THE BEEF BOX �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS F^r. jtdt 22, 19li$ L6 G Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief ers. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 BOSTON—Chairman, J. GreenPM. baum, 281: Recording Secretary. 4" 4" J. Kearney, 28753; Reading NORFOLK^Chairman,. J. S. Clerk, B. Lawson, 894. While, 56; Recording Secretary, Other Branch minutes read and J. A. Bullock, 4747; Reading TOT^ SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAI. REG. approved, along with Headquar­ REG. REa PORT SHIPPED Clerk, B. P. Rees, 95. ENG. STWDS. DECK REG. STWDS. ENG. DECK ters' report and Secretary-Trea­ Other Branches' minutes of surer's financial reports. Agent Boston 9 26 9 8 9 44 21 14 previous meetings were accepted discussed the state of shipping New York 82 263 89 385 92 125 121 139 as read. Motion, carried to con­ in the port, saying that it had Philadelphia 17 72 cur with New York meeting's 83 31 30 . 24 26 27 been pretty good for the past Baltimore. 38 163 recommendation on SS Puerto 73 252 65 60 79 100 — two weeks. Charges preferred Norfolk. 3 11 Rico. Headquarters' report to the 32 131 3 5 45 54 against member were read. New Savannah 38 membership read and approved. 10 48 17 11 .15 12 21 Orleans resolution recommend­ Tampa. 7 23 Following Dispatcher's report, 10 29 11 5 7 12 ing assessment fpr strengthening Mobile...53 168 membership stood in silence for 50 165 56 59 64 51 General Fund was read and con­ New Orleans 62 73 125 260 one minute in memory of oiu: 77 314 88 149 curred in. Brother J. Hubbard Galveston. 55 250 26 96 departed Brothers. After consid­ 110 85 41 29 . took the Union Oath of Obliga­ West Coast 34 29 16 22 85 16 9 41 erable discussion on proposed tion. Under Good and Welfare 396 1,161 ten-dollar assessment to bolster 657 557 572 1,786 385 there was much discussion on GRAND TOTAL General Fund was overwhelm­ Union welfare plans. One min­ ingly carried. Five members took ute of silence in memory of de­ the Union Oath of Obligation. ed out that this was one of the Patrolman's. Communications are the people who were among parted Brothers. 62 bookmemMotion carried to reinstate Bro­ many sound reasons for adopt­ from members seeking to be ex­ our staunchest supporters in the bers were in attendance when ther Charles D. Loane, who is ing the proposal for a volun­ cused from meeting were re­ 1946 General Strike, the Agent meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM. said. A "communication was read tary assessment. The only way ferred to the Dispatcher. One seven months in arrears. He SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, from the Secretary-Treasurer an­ the Union can fight on the leg­ minute of silence in memory of presented a hospital slip cover­ Jeff Morrison, 34213; Recording nouncing the pay boost in the islative front is to have funds departed Brothers. Meeting ad­ ing this period. 134 members Secretary, P. M. Robertson, form of a $7.50 monthly clothing to do so, he said. After much journed at 7:45 PM, with 150 were present when meeting ad­ journed at 8:05 PM. 30148; Reading Clerk, John Zeir- allowance on all SIU contracted discussion pro and con, the New members in attendance. 4 i ft eis, 4125, ^ ships. Resolution favoring $10 Orleans resolution calling for a BALTIMORE — Chairman, H. NEW ^YORK — Chairman, San Francisco Branch report assessment was adopted, after General Fund assessment was and minutes of previous meet­ considerable discussion pro and carried. Motion carried that there Lindsay Williams, 21550; Record­ J. Acosta, 37770; Recording Sec­ ings in other Branches read and con. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 be no changing or reallocation ing Secretary, Freddie - Stewart, retary, G. A. Masterson, 20297; approved. Agent reported that PM, with 59 bookmembers pres­ in Stewards Department, except 4935; Reading Clerk, Johnny Reading Clerk, Jack Geller, 40141. on direct orders from Headquar­ , shipping had been fair for the ent. Regular order of business was Arabasz, 299832. ters, Patrolmen reported on the past two weeks, with a majority su^ended in order to go into »ships visited for payoffs and Minutes of other Branch meet­ NEW ORLEANS^— Chairman, of the visiting ships taking a charges and Obligations. Oath sign-ons, in addition to those ings read and accepted. Port Leroy Clarke, 23062; Recording few men. Several ships are due of Obligation was administered in next week, he said, and are Secretary, Bill Fredericks, 94; in-transit. Meeting adjourned Agent spoke on the present state to W. E. Anderson, John Vieira, expected to help out shipping Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens. with 286 members present at of shipping in the port, which Jack Smith and L. F. Bresnan. he described as slow. Discussion here. All beefs were settled in Previous New Orleans minutes 7:35 PM. Charges readL and trial commit­ on the ten-dollar assessment for SIU fashion, the Agent said. approved. Secretary- Treasurer's tee's report was read and ac­ Other reports read and accepted financial report read and ac­ PHILADELPHIA^— Chairman, the General Fund, proposed in cepted. Minutes of previous D. C. Hall, 43372; Recording a resolution by 36 New Orleans were: Dispatcher's, Headquarters' cepted. Other Branch minutes and Secretary-Treasurer's. Mo­ accepted. Port Agent said that Secretary, Bob Pohle, 46826; members. Motion to concur in meetings were approved. Mem­ tion carried to elect trial com­ shipping and business had slow­ Reading Clerk, J. T. Manfredi, the resolution was adopted, 489- bers with acceptable excuses to 54. Headquarters' report and were excused from meeting. mittee to hear charges against ed down the past two weeks, 34011. Secretary-Treasurer's financial Headquarters' report accepted. Minutes of meetings in other but that the outlook for the com­ man accused of conduct imbereport read and approved. Mo­ New Orleans resolution for tenports approved after reading. ing weeks was fair, with a coming a Union member. Mo­ tion carried -to accept report on doUar assessment for General Agent reported that shipping had couple of new ships scheduled tion carried to accept resolution adopted in New Orleans for a to crew up in this port. He add­ been steady for the past two San Juan ' Hall submitted by Fund piurposes carried, after full ten-dollar assessment for Gen­ ed that he had been in San weeks, and he named the ves­ New Orleans Agent Earl Shep- discussion. Agent reported that eral "Fund. One minute of silence Juan all week and will make a sels that^ came into port. All pard and New Orleans Engine shipping had been slow and pay­ in memory of departed Brothers. detailed report to the member­ beefs, he reported, were settled Patrolman Buck Stephens.- Mo­ offs down. All beefs pending Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM; ship. All beefs in New Orleans to the crew's satisfaction. Reso­ tion by James DuBose to in­ were settled. Patrolmen and Dis­ have been settled either at the lution offered by New Orleans struct our Negotiating Commit­ patcher gave their reports, which 29 bookmen were present, payoff or at the sign-on. Patrol­ for ten-dollar General' Fund as­ tee in next discussion to elimin­ were approved. One minute of tit GALVESTON — ChaLrman, men's and Dispatcher's reports sessment carried unanimously. ate vacation clause , in favor of silence in memory of departed Keith- Alsop, 7311; Recording read and accepted. Communica­ Reports read and accepted were: further wage increase, was car­ Brothers. Meeting adjourned at ried. One minute of silence in 8:30 PM, with 230 members Secretuy, R. Wilburn, 37739; tions from members wishing to Secretary-Treasurer's financial. memory of "our departed Broth­ present. Dispatcher's and Headquarters', be excused from meeting were Reading Clerk, Hutchins, 39420. referred to Dispatcher. Trial Minutes of other ports read and accepted. Agent reported committee reports accepted. C. that shipping for past two weeks W. Fisher and Paul Frazier took had been good and should con­ the Union Oath of Obligation. tinue so for another two weeks, Under Good and Welfare there to fight 'the constant attack be­ tions like these can - only come then drop some. Patrolman's and was lengthy discussion on San ^(Continued from Page 1) Dispatcher's reports read and Juan, where a few men had balloting up and down the coast. ing made to weaken trade unions from the Union's General Fund, accepted. Membership voted 32 gone on record not to live • up Pointing out the fact that the in their fight to mainta'in decent proponents of the assessment to 10 to concur with resolution to the policy adopted "by the. -SIU "Atlantiev and Gulf District wages anfi.. conditions for their proposal explained. At the New Yqrk membership adopted by New Orleans, calling Union membership and had membership ' benefits from top memberships, they declared. meeting, Secretary-Treasurer Paul threatened Union officials at­ for question of assessment to be wages, overtime and shipboard HIRING HALL IN DANGER Hall commented that, although tempting to carry out this policy. submitted to referendum. Meet­ living conditions under the best The resolution is evidence of ing adjourned at 8:05 PM, with Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM, contracts in#the maritime in­ the fact that the New Orleans the General Fund was in sound 57 bookmembers in attendance, with 312 bookmembers present. dustry, the New Orleans resolu­ Seafarers who offered it have shape, and that there was no 4, i tion recalled that the take-home their ears to the ground. An all- "immediate need or emergency," t t t TAMPA — Chairman, R. H. MOBILE — Chairman, O. $ieT pay of all Seafarers has just out battle is already in the off­ the proposal of the New Orleans Hall, 26060; Recording Secretary, vens, 115; Recording Secretary, been increased by $90 a year, ing to preserve the Union Hir­ members would enable the Union E. R. Smith; Reading Clerk, Ray J. D. Carroll, 14; Reading Clink, as a result of the $7.50 monthly ing Hall as a result of decision to face up to the rough times White, 57. Harold J. Fischer, 59. clothing allowance won a few by the United States Court of and still maintain its memberMinutes of previous meetings Minutes of previous meetings' weeks ago by the Union Nego­ Appeals, Second Circuit, which, ship-to-jobs ratio of one-to-one. in the case of the NMU versus* The Union's strict adherence to approved. Branch Agent reported in Mobile and other Brarffchies tiating Committee. that Union's business is in good read and approved. Port Ai^nt Backers of the resolution at Great Lakes operators, ruled on •this ratio is responsible for the shape and that, although it is reported on the prospect; fpr the July 6 meetings made it July 5 that the Union Hiring fact that^the shipping opportur nothing to brag about, shipping shipping in the coming ••'two clear that they regarded this Hall is illegal under the Taft- nitics of Seafarers far outstrip those of the memberships of has picked up a bit. The num­ weeks, listing the ships sched­ particular time as the most de­ Hartley law. ber of coastwise ships calling uled to arrive during that ^l^e. sirable to strengthen the Un­ In addition to its other legis­ other waterfront unions. here has remained constant. He He pointed out that several Ift^ps ion's General Fund, since the lative battles to tighten the se­ The New Orleans resolution dso said that the AFL Cigar were in the yard and werd- ex­ assessment Would represent but curity of its membership, the also specified that "$2.00 of this Workers Union will be the only pected to take crews withi^:^two a fraction of the newly-won in- SIU is joining in the campaign assessment be given to the In­ to win passage of the bills of­ ternational for General Fund union on the ballot in the NLRB weeks. Shipping, thetlfore, ftrease. election scheduled for next week should be good. He mentioned Many of those favbrihg the fered by Representative John purposes," since the Internation­ in a number of compalfees. The the progress of the alteration job assessment elaboriatied bh. the Lesinski (D., Mich.) and Senator al has actively aided the A&G companies called for the elec­ being done on the Hall. The point stressed in the resolution Warren Magnuson (D., Wash.), organizing program—which has tion to see if the workers want­ Agent stressed the danger to the —that anti-union forces in Wash­ which would permit continua­ been successful in the acquisition ed representa:tion. The Union is Union membership in the re­ ington have tedoubled their ef­ tion of the hiring practices pre­ of new jobs to replace those lost working to get a large turnout cent court decision ruling the forts to keep restrictive labor vailing in the maritime industry —and is engaged in widespread organizing campaigns in all areas prior to June 15, 1947. at the elections and we're be­ Hiring Hall illegal under the legislation oh the books. of its jurisdiction. Funds to meet critical situa­ hind them 100 percent, as they Taft-Hartley law, and he point­ Expenditures must be made o CO 00 / A&G Slipping From June 29 To July 13 General Fund Assessment Okayed �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SIU Contract Makes Difference, Cities Service Veteran Finds Out EDWARD BLOOM Your brother, Frank, asks you to get in touch with him at 48 Monument Walk, Brooklyn. Very important. 4-4-5^ T. C. DEALE. Contact C. A. Doyle, SS Alcoa Partner, care of Alcoa Bteamship Company, 17 Battery Place, New York. 4 4 4 EMIL PONTELLO Get in touch with P. San Miguel, care of the SIU Hall, 5i Beaver St., New York. 4 4 4 JERRY SMITTY Will these two men, who were Deck Delegate and Bosun, re­ spectively, aboard the SS Young America from Oct. 27, 1948 to Jan. 8, 1949, please get in touch with Joseph W. Keenan, Ward Four East, US Marine Hospital, San Francisco, Calif. 4 4 4 RAYMOND J. DAVIS . SAMUEL H. DAVIS Your brother, Louis G. Davis, is very anxious to hear from both of you. .Write to him, at SIU HULLS SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 BOSTON 276 State St. Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON 308'/a—23rd St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent ^ Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO..... 85 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn " St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. Broadway 0484 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent , ' Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, Cailf., ^2.7Vz Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent " Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 51 BeaveiVSt., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phono 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill 'W. .Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif.; .257 5th S^t. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE ...86 Seneca St. 7" Main 0290 WILMINGTON....'..440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Canadian District MONTREAL 404 Lo Moyno St. Marquette 5909 HALIFAX 128 Vi Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Phone North 1229 PORT-COLBORNE 103, Durham St. Phone 5591 TORONTO ..IllA Jarvis St. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA, B.C 402 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVEj^. ...... .565 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 y HEADQUARTERS Montreal . 512 McGlII St. Plateau 670 Barracks 2, Veterans Amm. Cent­ er, Biloxi, Miss. Enclose photos, if you have any. 4 4 4 FRANK P. LIVINGSTON Communicate with your fam­ ily at once. Your father is ill, and your mother is worried. 4 4 4 FRED HAYES Benjamin Jaffe, 4086 Bayard Road, Cleveland 21, Ohio, is very anxious to get in touch with you. Forward your mailing address. 4 4 4 CHARLES G. PETERS Your mother, Mrs. Mary Peters, 2953 Fulton St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y., is very anxious to hear from you, and asks that you write to her at once. WALTER HEALY^ HOFFMAN Get in touch with Local»Se­ lective Service Board No. 38 in Brooklyn, N.Y. 4 4 4 HARRY W. PORTER (Z-745244) Get in touch with George M. Dodd, 53 State Street, Boston, Mass., at once. It is a matter of vital importance. 4 4 4 JAMES L. NICHOLSON Your sister, Mrs. Melvin Mar­ tin, asks you to get in touch with her at 918 Main St., Cov­ ington, Kentucky. 4 4' 4 JOBES REED BRIMACOMBE Get in touch with your wife, Leola. 4 4 4 JACK SHOEMAKER Your father is in critical con­ dition. Get in touch with Maude Daly, 824 North Adams St., Peoria, 111., for information. (Continued from Page 1) Union Delegate. If either party disagreed, they just jotted it down on the disputed sheet and company officials and Union Patrolmen took it up from there. No hard feelings, no lost job. Quite a difference, indeed. But wait a minute: I've just be­ gun. You should have seen the grub on the Lone Jack. Wow! The meat was so far gone when it got aboard, even a sea gull would have passed it up. You could poke a finger right through the corned beef, slime and all. And the rest of the produce was about the same. I noticed government surplus canned goods seemed to be a favorite on this ship—everything but the Worcestershire sauce came from a surplus dump. Then to top it off, the out­ fit had a surplus starvation menu. They must have known the bare minimum necessary to sustain life, because they surely dished out the food that way. I guess I shouldn't even have to mention that the Lone Jack, be­ ing the flagship, was the best feeder in the fleet. (At least, they kept telling me that.) The menu was nice, though; Pretty picture of a tanker and all that. But even time harden­ ed CS men can't gobble up menus. KEITH TERPE you said so. If the heads, or your room were getting run-down, you said so. If you had an OT beef or were slighted, you said so. Yes, you said so in a properly conducted meeting, with an elected chair­ man, recording secretary and pre-arranged meeting time and place. Every issue, no matter how minor, was treated democrati­ cally, openly, fairly. If the Cap­ tain and the crew didn't see eye to eye, it was all settled shoreside by a well-informed, fastacting Union representative, who interpreted the agreement be­ tween company and Union with complete fairness .'o both. And there was no secret wire to shoreside for replacements to be waiting for the dissatisfied crewmen when the ship pulled in. I wonder how many men in the last six months have discov­ ered, as their CS tanker made fast, that they had just "resign­ ed" from their ship. That is, they discovered this as their replacement marched up the gangway filled up with the good old company spirit by the company propaganda mini­ sters. -It must be a fantastic figure. In two weeks aboard the Lone Jack I saw over 40 men come and go—including myself. Yes, I was caught looking at one of the hilarious -CS cartoons in the SEAFARERS LOG-r-and smiling even. The Captain must have nearly had a heart attack when he got the report that I had soaked up all the subterfuge, intrigue, slimy plans and so forth that came up in the saloon, every day and every meal. My replacement must have gotten an especially fiery pep talk. He was waiting in Port­ land, Me., to take over for me when we tied up at 3 AM. Last, but surely not least, I have noticed particularly the dif­ ference in pay since leaving the Lone Jack. 16 days on that CS ship, no draws, no allotment, and I got $97.50—and find your own way back to the New York beach. On the T. Heyward, for a com­ parable job for 52 days, a $40 draw, no allotment and I receiv­ ed $677 clear payoff money, plus $67 for pullman fare from Mo­ bile to New York City. Thus, for seven and a half weeks, nearly $100 per week, or two times as. much every 16 days as on CS ships. One hell of a difference. And on the Heyward I not only gained back the 12 pounds I lost from worrying on the Lone Jack, but I had to take exercise to keep up with the Heyward's Steward Hutchins ex­ pansive feeding program. Really, I think even the staunchest Union man should take one CS ship. I'll personally guarantee that your outlook wiU be changed from A to Z. And if you're overweight — don't worry", ^ust be sure you bring along some vitamin pills to fight malnutrition. UNION STYLE Now, on the Heyward, I no­ ticed that the Union Delegate checked the requisitions-for food stores before the ship even' ar­ rived, the same as he didi the linen requisition, repair list, overtime sheets and a multitude of other details. And, fantastic as it may sound, the Captain not only agreed to the requisitions but occasionally ROMAN »WRANDA added to them. Z.431782 For instance, in Holland we Contact Samuel Segal, attor­ got 50 pounds of strawberries. ney, 11 Broadway, New York On the Lone Jack, even a wornCity. out apple represented the peak of holiday festivity. The biggest and most impor­ tant thing I felt on the Lone Jack was not OT (or lack therof) or rotten food, or no repairs, By JIM DRAWDY or dirty crummy foc'sles, unpainted passageways, vermin in­ SAVANNAH — Shipping has but Tex got it running again fested messrooms—no, it was quieted down in this port, in in short order, fear I noticed most of all. Fear line with the up and down ac­ Brother E. B. McAuley just for the job, fear of being mark­ tivity we generally experience. got his camera out of hock and ed a Union man and forever Our payoffs for the shipping took off on the SS Southwind, BALTIMORE — The overtime blackballed from the CS fleet. period just ended were the I while C. M. Rice is waiting for beef on the SS Evelyn, Bull Two men seen talking together Southport and Southwind, both a job on the first thing that Lines, that had been pending as were considered suspicious, three South Atlantic, and the Chry- comes steaming in. a*result of the crew being re­ or four were really mutiny. You santhystar. Intercontinental. The Best wishes are in order for stricted to the ship in Baltimore didn't express your views if two South Atlantic ships signed Brother R. Merrit, who just took on Mar. 26 and 27 of this year, you intended to stay aboard. on again. the marriage vow and is at has been settled. Not on unionism or anything present loafing around Savannah. In addition to these ships, the Following is the list of crewelse. W. J. Groover spends his time port had as callers the SS Julesmembers who still have not col­ The CS officials have imag­ berg, Terminal Tankers; SS fruitfuUy while waiting for a lected, and the amounts due inations overactivated by fear Dorothy, Bull; SS Oshkosh Vic­ ship. He's hauling in plenty of them: themselves—^fears that the SIU tory, Waterman, and the SS Steel fish at his favorite sport. We .Joseph Acquarone, $7.73; Wil­ may well prove to be the strong­ Architect, Isthmian. change that to read: Brother liam Boiling, $3.86; Lawrence est, toughest maritime union in A beef aboard the Chrysan- Groover spends his time fishEbberts, $3.86; John Cook, $7.73; the world and will render the thystar involving overtime in fully. John Emerick, $3.86; John R. slimy, usual tactics useless in There is a laundry strike on the Engine Department was set­ Wood, $3,86; John Tabb, $3.86; the end. « in Jacksonville, Fla. The only tled in typical SIU style. William Elliot, $7.73; George Ro­ So be careful, you CS men, be union laundry in that port at driguez, $4.45. Any men who did not receive present is Williams and Son. careful. You can't even say Also Ignatius Torre, $2.90; "good morning. Brother," with­ their money on board the ship We'd like to see the men on our Louis Borowick, $1.93; James E. out being earmarked for the can collect from the company ships give their duds to the Alien, $^.05; XJilbeit Parker, at its office in New York. beach. union plant. $7.73; Melvin Jones, $7.73; Mar­ TEX TO RESCUE Savannah's Marine Hospital FREEDOM FROM FEAR tin Beavers, $7.73 and Kenneth 'j. W. (Tex) Ringo and Jeff, lists the following Seafarers as Woodard, $7.73. On the Heyward, we had at These men may collect their least two meetings''each trip.- No Jillette went to Jacksonville as patients this week: J. H. Maxey, money by writing to Captain one was excluded, no hush-hush delegates to the AFL Central G. Exell, and W. Smith. Just to wind it up, here's a Swenson, A. H. Bull and Com­ about Rhything, ancl everyonis Trades Council meeting. En route, Tex proved himself to local ball score for the benefit pany, 115 Broad St., New York had his say, same as anybody be as good a mechanic as he is of Savannali SIU men. SavanCity. else. a Bo.sun. The car broke down,'nah beat Augusta, 5 to 2. Benny Gonsales If the food didn't suit you, \ Patrolmen Say— OT Beef Settled SMpping Shws Down In Savonnah �•• Y' .• '• / Page Twelv® " TUB SEAFARERS * •' .•-' " v LOG Friday. July 22, 19^ .< - -f -U-f, 36 Sea^£x7re.rs in the I^rtoP^ New Orleans have ptesertbsd the ^olloofiii^ jresoltiiiotL&i? membership ^ictioil....... "•* mitf ®®S0tVf n. 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Title A name given to the resource July 22, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 23 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: BRANCHES OKAY ASSESSMENT FOR GENERAL FUND CANADIAN CREW CHARGES CSU WITH BETRAYAL BILLS APPROVE HIRING HALL STRONG AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE IS AIM OF SENATE COMMITTEE PROBE 303 VESSELS ARE MINE CASUALTIES AN EYE TO THE FUTURE WHY TRAINING PROGRAM MUST BE SCUTTLED SIU CONTRACT MAKES DIFFERENCE, SAYS CS VET MOBILE SHIPPING HOLD STEADY; COMING WEEKS SHOULD BE FAIR IN-TRANSITS AID SAN FRANCISCO BOSTON PLEASED WITH SHIPPING NEW YORK WEATHER IS REALLY HOT, BUT SHIPPING COOLS SEAFARERS SEATTLE SHIPPING IS NO EXCEPTION PORT WILMINGTON IS QUIET BUT COOL LONG HAUL TO CITIZENSHIP ENDED, MEMBER BIDS ALIENS TAKE HIS TACK BREAKDOWN FAILS TO DISTURB SMOOTH VOYAGE OF SOUTHSTAR THE VOICE OF THE SEA BATTLE OF WALL ST. SHOWN ON SEATRAIN SHIP'S SCREEN SHIPPING SLOWS DOWN IN SAVANNAH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/22/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2801b40b9e756d1a1628b624daed61de.PDF 9fb8efcdb2ac4a9274c230dfebc41816 PDF Text Text Vol. XVII No. IS LOG • OPFICIAL'~ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNtON • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT * AFL •V .N i. . • " ''4kz\ SEAMEN NOT CAUSE -Story OaPage 3 �' l^e Tw* SEAFARERS tOiS Ifiet In Collision Seek To End PHS WASHINGTON—A renewed effort to strip seamen of medical, hospital and dental, protec­ tion is underway, this time with the introduction of bills in Congress to end the 150-yearold hospital prpgram for merchant seamen. Bills have been introduced in the Senate by — ^Senators^Joseph R. McCarthy-^ of Wisconsin and H. Alexan­ with the philosophy of Herbert der Smith of New Jersey to Hoover and the American Medical shut the US Public Health Service Association. The Hoover Commis­ hospitals. A similar House bill has sion on Government Reorganiza­ been submitted by Representative tion recommended such a course Marguerite Church of Illinois. All and the AMA has been in the fore­ three are Republican?. front of a noisy campaign against All of the bills are identical with any Government aid in medicine. proposals put forth in 1953-54 by Three Would Remain Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, then sec­ Under the bill, as under the retary of the Department of Hobby proposal before it, all of the Health, Education and Welfare. general hospitals, clinics, and other, WASHINGTON — Addi­ The bills have already aroused a medical services of PHS would tional evidence of competition storm of opposition from the SIU shut down with the exception of with privately-owned ships by the narcotics hospital in Lexingipn^ the nucleus fleet of the Military Ky.; the Carville, La. leprpsarijmf Sea Transportation Service has The resignation' of Mrs. the mental hospital in Fort-Wdi been piled up at Senate hearings. Oveta Culp Hobby, secretary Texas, and the National Institute The SlU^manned Ines was de­ repairs which were expected to Testimony before the Senate Com­ of the Department of Health, of Health, a research .center. In. layed several days on her home^ take about ten days at the most. merce Committee on Senator War­ Education and Welfare, was Bethesda, Md. , '' ' 1- if j' bound voyage' following a minor Dafnage was confined to the ship's ren Magnuson's bill to eliminate announced last week, Mrs. Total savings of this move v^duldt collision in a fog outside Rotter­ shell plating, the company said. such competition showed that Hobby is best known to Sea­ be small. Just $12 million out'of a dam on July 14. The Ines (Bull) • Shown in the photograph above, MSTS ships actually increased farers as being the first one to total PHS budget of $242 million, and the Norwegian freighter Black which was taken prior to the ac­ their percentage of both dry and propose that all PHS medical but a Shutdown of' the hoSpiftals Heron collided with each other off cident, are (top to bottom) Sea­ liquid cargoes in the past year. services for seamen be discon­ would be a great victory ;fo'r the Dutch coast, but all reports farers Vic Cover, 2nd electriciant tinued. She has been a target Further, the testimony showed opponents oif Government-aided indicate that damage was slight. Lou "Stacey" Cirignano, wiper; of much criticism because of that MSTS had turned down large health and welfare and a serious There were no Injuries on either Dom LaLlave, wiper and Dan the badly-mishandled Salk amounts of private tonnage offered blow to those who believe the Fed­ ship because of the collision. Guerrero, 3rd cook. The photo polio vaccine program. and carried goods on its own ships eral Government, has responsibility Company officials said that the was taken iby Seafarer Vince' CipInstead at greater cost to the Gov­ in this field. Ship put back into Rotterdam for riano, wiper. ernment in many instances. and other maritime unions, from Meanwhile a Defense Depart­ industry representatives and from ment spokesman at the hear­ many quarters in Congress. The ings pleaded for more time to outlook is strong that the bills will study recommendations made be buried in committee this ses­ by the Hoover Conunission sion but it can be expected that and Congressional committees they will be revived in 19p6. calling for reduction in MSTS The Hobby move was roundly shipping activity at the ex­ defeated after a vigorous campaign pense of private shipping. The SIU trustees of the Welfare Plan have announced that all dependent children of Sea­ in which rank and. file Seafarers farers are eligible for hospital and surgical coverage whether or not they live with their played a leading role. Higher Costs Seafarer-father. - The announcement came as an answer to one of severaf questions that Figures brought out at the hear­ Hoover The Villain have been brought before the- • ing showed that in the nine months Washington observers are agreed trustees for clarification. room and board bill, plus extra ending March 31, 1955, MSTS hospital expenses is paid by the tankers transported 60 percent of that behind these bills is a drive to Specifically, the trustees Seafarer. The $50 deductible does Government petroleum shipments. do away with Government-operated have decided thst as a general rule not apply to the doctor's bill for The cost was far greater than pri­ medical services and other health Seafarer's children qualify under surgery. Surgery is covered by a vate operators; $2.06 per 1,000 and welfare benefits, in accord the Plan if he is supporting them list of fees for specific operations long-ton miles compared to $1.29 financially. up to a maximum of $300. on commercial tankers. Previously, in ruling on the These fees are based on average During that same period MSTS question of Seafarers' stepchildren, costs in major port cities. How­ dry cargo ships greatly increased the trustees decided that they" are ever, surgeon's fees vary, and their percentage of dry cargo, car­ eligible providing they have lived should the Seafarer contract with rying 24.7 percent" of outbound with the Seafarer in the past cal­ a surgeon for a fee higher than cargo as against 16.1 percent in endar year and are receiving the listed in the schedule, the Plan the previous fiscal year. Inbound major portion of their support pays the listed amount and the cargo percentages also increased from him. Seafarer pays the balance. slightly in the face of rising criti­ The new questions arose in in-s Are families of Seafarers on the cism of MSTS activity. stances where a Seafarer might be disability benefit list and the hos­ separated or divorced from his pital list entitled to hospital-surgi­ WASHINGTON—More ac­ wife and the children would be cal coverage? tion on "roll-on roll-off" ships living with the wife. Also, there Yes. They are covered in the July 22. 1955 Vol. XVil, No. 15 is in view with shipowners were instances where a Seafarer's same way as any other Seafarer wife died and the children were with the seatime eligibility re­ PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer and the Maritime Administration being cared for by an institution, HEBBEBT BBAND, Editor; RAY DENISON, meeting this week on construction quirements waived in their case. Managing Editor; BEBNABD SEAMAN, Art of these vessels for long-term Gov­ foster parents' or relatives while Visiting SIU headquarters in Are miscarriages «nd stillbirths Editor; HEBMAN AHTHUB, IRWIN SPIVACK, he was earning his livelihood. In Brooklyn, Seafarer Albert ernment charter. covered by the maternity benefit? Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area any case of this kind the question Mosher signs up. the famijy Representative, Where the infant has been bom The vessels would be in addi­ of financial support is-the key. If dead and a birth certificate haa for SIU dependent welfare tion to truck trailerships which Burly Page 13 the Seafarer is supporting the been Issued, the maternity benefit benefits as his only young­ Editorial Cartoon Page 10 the SlU-contracted Pan Atlantic children they will be considered is payable. No benefits are pay­ ster," Albert Jr., looks on. Editorials ..Page 11 Steamship Company plans to build eligible for hospital and surgical able, however, for miscarriages,, Final Dispatch Page 15 for its coastwise service. Pan At­ benefits. Mosher, who ''sails on deck;' either under the maternity benefit Inquiring Seafarer Page 11 lantic is now dickering with the lives in Jersey City. Other questions that have been or the hospital-surgical program. Labor Roundup Page 10 Maritime Administration for a clarified are the following: pltaiization or surgery for the Letters .% Page 15 trade-in deal and a Government Where a Seafarer and his wife moHier or the child, is this cov­ Meet The Seafarer Page 10 mortgage on the new ships. have separated, is she automatically ered by the hospital-surgical bene­ Personals Page 15 Congress- Paved Way eligible for the benefits? Recent Arrivals Page 15 fit, in addition to the maternity The last Congress passed legis­ No, unless the Seafarer specific benefit? Seafarers In Action Page 10 lation authorizing construction and Regular^ membership meet­ Shipping Figures .......Page -4 charter of roU-ons. Maritime Ad­ cally enrolls her when he fillj out Any maternity case is covered ings in SIU headquarters and Your Dollar's Worth Page 6 ministrator Clarence Morse ex­ his Welfare Plan enrollment card. by the SIU's blanket $200 mater­ Must a dependent enter a hos­ at all branches are held every Published blweeicly kt the headquarters plained that the Defense Depart­ pital for surgery in order to be; nity benefit, plus the : $25 US de­ seqpnd Wednesday, night, at et. the Seafarers international Union, At­ ment would like to charter com­ fense bond from the Union. The eligible under the Plan? lantic & Gulf District, APL, 675 Fourth 7 PM. The schedule for the Avenue. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth mercial roll-on ships to move Gov­ No. Surgery benefits are payable hospital-surgical plan is separate next few meetings is as follows: 9-6500. Entered as second class matter and docs not apply here. at the Post Office in Brooklyn, NY, under ernment railway rolling stock and whether surgery is performed in July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24. the Act of Aug. 24, I9IZ a variety of wheeled vehicles. Is the $50 deductihie taken off a hospital, in a doctor's office or All Seafarers registered on the hospital bill or the surgeons' A roll-on design for trucks has- at home. the shipping list are required 120 already been drawn up by MA as If complications arise out of the. bill? to attend'the; meetings ' a potential prototype vessel. birth of:a cJWd ]which, ie«tilc:e hoiH irt-liiiriiiii ill iiMi" '• ii'-iiy - 'i liNlYi Pvt. Ships Get MSTS Ronaround All Seafarer'Supported Children Covered By Plan Gov't Meets With Go's On Roil-Ons SEAFARERS LOG BfeetUng Night Ever;5r 2 Weeks �s ^k FA'R'EWs To a liiir 2i. 1953 PaieThi^ Seamen Not Cause Qf Maritime Ills, 5IU Tells Probers WASHINGTON—^The SIU A&G District has gone on record unalterably op­ posed to Government control of maritime labor in testimony before the House Mer­ chant Marine Committee. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall informed committeje members that the Uiiion believed legislation of this kind would arbitrarily restrict the freedom, of seameQ to negotiate on wages, manning scales and working condi­ tions. Taking similar positions were Harry Lundeberg for the Sailors Union of the Pacific and Vincent Ma--*to benefit the entire industry items. His position in this respect lone, Marine Firemen's Un­ gram instead of a few pet companies. was in direct opposition to the ion, as well as representa­ The njajority of the favored com­ stand taken by the SIU and other tives of the Masters, Mates and Pilots and other AFL maritime imions. Originally, SIU of NA rep­ resentatives had refused tp appear at closed sessions of the.commit­ tee. However, when shipowners turned the open sessions into a forum - for attacks on maritime unions, SIU representatives felt it important to get the union facts into the record. Labor Not To Blame In appearing before the commit­ tee, Hall criticized this tendency to lay the blame for maritime's ills at labor's door. He recalled that in the 1920 s, unions were non-exist­ ent. Nevertheless, the merchant marine sank to its low'est point in history at that time. Contrary to the impression spread by shipowner association spokesmen. Hall said, the SIU A&G District had enjoyed harmonious collective bargaining relationships with the operators. That was toer cause the SIU did not have to deal with associations run by outside advisors jockeying for position in the industry, but dealt directly with the operators themselves. •• The associations, he added, were usually the creatures of a few pet subsidized steamship companies whose interests are primarily politmal. (Chairman Herbert Bonner later announced the committee would cheek into cliarges of inefficiency in subsidized lines as well as charges that they were throwing their weight around to put nonsubsidized lines at a disadvantage. The committee also intends to cheek into the relationships be­ tween the subsidized lines and offi­ cials of the Maritime Administra­ tion to see if there is any juggling of cost figures.) (Committee members sharply questioned a spokesman for the American Merchant Marine Insti­ tute when the latter expressed his support of the proposed labor law. When asked why SIU companies opposed the plan, the spokesman admitted there was "wide variation of opinion" among companies with­ in the AMMI on the subject. The AMMI inciudes both subsidized and non-subsidized companies.) In attacking the controls pro­ posals, Hall urged the Congress-, men to stop fretting over seamen and instead turn their attention to constructive proposals for strength­ ening the industry. The chairman agreed that the committee should consider other phases of the prob­ lem. Hall made a number of rec­ ommendations on this score, in­ cluding the following: • That the Government steer clear of labor relations because Government interference would only cause delays and unrest and l^ad to political settlements^ ,re, mote from.the merits of the case. ^ That : more inteUigoqtrjuaei panies, Hall pointed out, were no­ torious in the industry for their incompetent and inefficient man­ agement. In most instances man­ agement is in the hands of nonmaritime people who are adept at politicking but little else. • That the Military Sea Trans­ portation Service get out of the maritime business where it is in direct competition with private operators. • That the Government put an end to phony registration of US ships under runaway flags, SIU of NA president, Harry' Lundeberg, speaking for the SUP, was highly critical of the tactics of the Pacific Maritime Association in its relations with unions. He de­ clared the PMA was interested in preserving big subsidized steam­ ship lines at the expense of small operators and has been playing a double game by utilizing Harry Bridges to harass seagoing unions. Speaking for the Firemen's Un­ ion, Malone pointed out that US ships were manned lightly com­ pared to foreign ships and ships run by the US Government. Also appearing before the com­ mittee was NMU president Joseph Curran. Curran endorsed the idea of some kind of outside control of tlie industry by proposing that an arbitrator be given complete con­ trol over wages and other contract I • al sea unions. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Claude Simmons checks in­ formation on visual control index with headquarters em­ ployee. Index, a portion of which is shown here, is part of new headquarters system for handling ship's minutes and shipboard beefs. New Hiring System No Beefs Die Quick SIU Problem Under Hq Set-Up In effect four months, the SIU's seniority shipping sys­ tem has been operating smoothly in all ports. No major hitches have developed in any as­ pect of the program. Three headquarters officials of the Union are working full time on administration of the seniority system to assure smooth operation. They are Keith Terpe, director of organization, who is handilng seniority matters for the district; A. "Frenchy" Michelet, chief dis­ patcher at headquarters, and Freddie Stewart, working with Michelet as dispatcher. The seniority sy.stem was nego­ tiated by the Union with the ship­ owners in March and has been in­ corporated into the contract along with other membership-approved shipping rules. Speedier settlement of shipboard beefs is an everyday .ac­ complishment in the SIU, thanks to a new.system of handling crew minutes from the ships. In more than one instance un­ der the new system, beefs on-tovertime, transportation and of all beefs and disputes, arising other items have been settled while the ship is at sea. The ship's even before the patrolman boarded committee is encouraged to enter the ship for payoff, thanks to close these in the minutes ioi-m, along liaison between the ships, head­ with other items the Union can act on, i-ather than wait for the payoff. quarters and the outports. The key to the new .system is the Minutes received at headquarters ship's committee and regular ship­ are studied by a committee of board meetings. The , Union en­ headquarters, officials. Whei-e a courages meetings on a bi-weekly beef is pending, an exact copy of basis, just as the shoreside meet­ the beef is extracted from the ings are held, with the result that minutes and sent via teletype to crews are able to act on reports the port agent of the next port of and send in their minutes regu­ call. Headquarters maintains an larly. itinerai-y record of all ships so as At the same time, these regular to keep ti'ack of thc r movements. minutes' reports contain a record A copy of the not ficatioii goes into the active file and is kept there until a rep'y is received froixx the port agent involved as to the action taken on the beef. In addition, where the beef is a serious one, the ship is flagged on the Visual Control Index, a panbl board listing of all SiU ships. The flag stayg up until the matter is WASHINGTON—^Routed in the House of Representatives earlier this month, the anti "SO- disposed of. The Visual Control Index also SO" bloc made its dying move for this session when the Senate Agriculture Committee with­ serves to record shipboard action drew a proposal to outlaw "SO-SO" in agricultural surplus shipments. on a vaidety of x-eporis and issues, The action came after a con--*^ — giving headquai'tei's the opinions ference between Senator War­ kick-off signal was a threatened larger agricultural surplus pro­ of the men on the ships on these ren Magnuson of Washington, boycott of US agricultural surplus gram next year, which will mean subjects as well as those of the chairman of the Senate Interstate by foreign nations. Foreign ship­ a great deal in terms of merchant shoreside membex'ship meetings. and Foreigrt Commerce Commit­ ping lobbyists then started beating max-ine employment. The entixe set-up establishes a tee, and Senator James Ea.stland the_ bushes for farm bloc support close and continuous contact be­ of Mississippi, sponsor of the anti by claiming that "50-50" would tween the ships and headquarters 50-50" amendment. Since the strangle disposal of agricultural and enables the Union to give the Senate Agriculture Committee is surplus." They were aided in their best possible service to tlie ship­ composed exclusively of farm bloc move by State and Agriculture board membex-ship. Cxew xeaclion representatives, withdrawal of the Department representatives. to the system has been favorable In actual fact only one nation, amendment meant that the farm thx-oughout, especially in those in­ bloc-foreign shipowner alliance has Denmark, has refused to take stances where cx-ewixxembei-s found these commodities. been broken for the time being. /"DULUTH, Minn.—Matt Antilla, company agents coming aboaixl at The climax of the drive came in • Safe Until 1956 payoff with disputed overtime pay­ This takes the "50-50" law out the House of Representatives with Duluth port agent of the SIU ments aix'eady settled by the Union of danger until next year at the^ a floor vote on a move to strike Great Lakes District, has been ap­ through prior contact with the eqrliest and assures heavy agricul­ "50-50" out of the agricultural pointed a member of the Duluth company. ture cargo offerings for American surplus program. Had this suc­ Port Authority. Antilla was one of The Union has found too. that ships and many hundreds of jobs ceeded it would have endangered two appointees named by the the new system of flagging beefs, for Seafarers. all "50-50" shipments and threat­ boai-d of commissioners of St. disputes, repair items and the like Maritime observers agree that ened thousands of seamen with Louis County in which Duluth is makes it difficult for the company to squix-m out of px-omises to the foreign shipowner lobby has loss of jobs. located. With the full support of the SIU Antilla's appointment is in remedy conditions "next trip." suffered a serious defeat and has a All ship's minutes also go to the lot of fence-mending to do before and the industry, merchant ma­ I'ecognition of 31 years' activity on it can mak^ another attack on rine supporters in the House the Duluth watexTi-ont. He has SEAFARERS LOG office for pub­ "56-50;" „ ' / , , , struck back vigorously and the at­ sei'ved the SIU Great Lakes Dis- lication in the LOG. At the con­ ; ^oSr6ott: Of US : : ^ • tempt was crushed by, an over­ ti'ict as an organizer from 1948 to clusion of the procedure the The attiack idri "5()^50" ^ has befen whelming vote'6f^M to 51> 1950 and as port agent in that port minutes ax'e filed in a separate file for easy access. building up for many"idonthsi'The » 'Prelsent" plans'" "ciill fbt-*' nkibftf' sinw-twen;' Last-Ditch Move Against 50-50' Killed In Senate Lakes SIU Man On Port Board �Pace Four ' LOG Story Kills ILA Money Grab • ••t; .• :'• ^'; • 'ip Wf- - 1^' : Its plans for a fund raising dinner and journal disrupted by publicity in the SEAFARERS LOG, the crimp-rigged ILA "seamen's union" has hastily, called off the affair. Instead, it is reported that the crimpf business run by Keith Alsop, defeated SIU Galveston agent, and William .Higgs, expelled SIU member, is exploring new sources of revenue. ;i ;i SEAFARERS IOC ' - - '' Your SIU Meeting Rights In order to constantly remind all SIU members of their con­ stitutional rights in SIU membership meetings, the following state­ ment is read at the opening of all SIU meetings throughout the nation. These are the democratic principles which guide all SIU meet­ ings: ^ Any member present at this meeting and in good standing, who so desires, has a right to nominate himself to any official meeting job in this meeting. This also applies to a place on any committee that may be elected at this meeting. Any member present In good standing has the right at any time, if he so desires, to challenge the decision of the chair or ask for a division of the house on any sucn question. Any member may also request a show of books of each man present.who may vote on any question. Copies of the minutes of tonight's meeting will be available in advance of the next regular meeting in the business office for the benefit of any member in good standing who wishes to read or study same before the next regular meeting commences. ' In addition to tonight's minutes being made available, the mem­ bership is advised that in each SIU business office where a Port is maintained in the continental United States, minutes of all SIU meetings, regular, special, financial, or otherwise are always avail­ able to any member in good standing who desires and so requests to read and study same. The officials and committeemen who will be elected at our meet­ ing here tonight as well as all of our other members present will be guided in the conduct of this meeting by the following, 1. The Union constitution. 2. Majority vote of the membership. 3. Robert's rules for order. $100 Touch The ILA "United International Seamen's Union" Local 1824, had earlier announced plans for a din­ ner-dance concurrent with publi­ cation of an advertising journal supported by its "friends" in the maritime industry at up to $100 a page. Publication in the LOG of these plans, with a review of the crimping record of Local 1824, alerted the industry with the result that it turned a deaf ear to the advertising solicitation. Since no money was coming in, the affair had to be cancelled. If, in the opinion of any member in good standing present, With this income source cut off he IS denied by this meeting any of the above-mentioned rights Local 1824 found itself in difficult he is requested to call this to the attention of the secretaryfinancial straits. It has been vir­ Attorney Benjamin B. Sterling treasurer, by registered mail, special deliver, return receipt re­ tually out of business in the foreign quested, before the next regular meeting so that the secretaryseamen's field since the Interna­ leaves New York police station treasurer will have sufficient time to submit copies of any such tional Tran.sportworkers Union after being questioned concern­ protest and a report on same to the membership at the following opened its drive on runaway-flag ing attempted murder of SIU regular membership meeting for action thereon. ships and took steps to protect Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall In order to establish whether or not there is a quorum present, foreign fiag seamen from financial last winter. will all of those members in good standing please hold their books shakedowns by the ILA affiliate. up so that they can be counted. to unseat Hall in the SIU election. The membership count shows that there is a quorum present. Seek Fast Buck Hall defeated White by a vote of Therefore, this meeting will now come to order. 5,854 to 266. At latest report Alsop and his 'The first point on the agenda tonight will be the election of The trials have been held up partners have turned for quick officials for this meeting. until one of the defendents. Steely cash to the platform and warehouse field. Alsop is now working with White, a brother of Ray White, can ILA Local 205 in the warehouse be located. Ben Sterling Witness industry. Local 205 shares offices Important witnesses in the case with Local 1824. will be James Cobb, confessed Oddly enough, Alsop's participa­ triggerman who has been found tion in Local 205 was signalled by guilty and sentenced to five to a rash of quickie tie-ups, followed seven years, and Ne^v York attorney by equally quick settlements in­ Benjamin B. Sterling. The latter SAN FRANCISCO—Co-workers and fellow members in the volving some kind of "understand­ is reported to have told the grand Sailors Union of the Pacific mourned the death this week of ing" between the employers and jury and Bergen County, New the ILA. Working with Alsop in Jersey, police authorities that he A. J, Pawlick; 3rd patrolman in the SUP headquarters port. this new field, is George Barone, handled at least $27,000 of the Pawlick passed away on-Tues­ vice-president of Local 1824. Peo­ more than $40,000 in funds which day, July^ 18, at St. Francis patrolman shortly after the end of ple in the industry familiar with ILA President Bradley reportedly hospital. He was 44 years of World War II and was working in Barone'& past activities have been gave White and his associates in age. His wife, Mrs. F. Pawlick, that capacity up until his fatal ill­ dubious of his new "union" role. the last campaign. survives him. ness. Meanwhile, former Tampa Authorities have also quoted Pawlick was a veteran SUP Funeral services took place on SIU port agent Ray White and Cobb as saying that Sterling was to member of 21 years standing, join­ Thursday, July 20 from St. Pat­ other defendants are still awaiting have paid him the balance of his ing the union in the big year of its rick's Cathedral in San Francisco. trial on charges of conspiracy to fee after completion of the murder i-evival, 1934, and participating in Burial was at Holy Cross Ceme­ assassinate SIU Secretary-Treas­ assignment. Stei'ling has since the 1934 and 1936 sti'ikes as well tery. urer Paul Hall. White, along with been reportedly connected with as other major SUP beefs down A delegation from the SUP, as Alsop and Higgs, received heavy the ILA's phony seamen's union through the years. well as other SIU representatives, financing by the ILA in an effort and ship maintenance rig. He started serving the union as attended the services. A. J. Pawlick, SUP Patrolman Seafarer Puts Indian Fakir To Severest Trial '50-50'Is US Baigain -Shelley WASHINGTON—The great value of the US merchant ma­ rine to the US economy and the low cost of "50-50" operations were stressed by Representative John Shelley (Dem.-Cal.) at a recent address at American Uni­ versity. . . In dealing with !'50-50" he de- Congressman Shelley bunked arguments that the law made any significant increase in cost of transporting agi'icultural surplus. Most of the cargo is carried on scheduled liners whose rates are the same as their foreign flag competitors. The remainder would be carried on US and foreign tramps at a total transport cost of $15.3 million. The Congressman emphasized that US tramps would receive just $8.5 million of this and foreign tramps the remainder. The spread of $1.7 million in a $700 million program is a very small fraction and, in his view, a cheap way of supporting a US tramp fleet. With­ drawal of "50-50" he stated, would be followed by an immediate rise in foreign tramp rates, so that no money savings would be involved. Big Purchaser Speaking of the merchant marine as a whole, Shelley pointed to its consumption of $55 million worth of food annually, its employment for many thousands of Americans and its purchases of millions of items of stores. Since foreign ships do virtually all their storing overseas, loss of the US merchant fleet market would be a serious blow to the US. As to the importance of foreign trade, the Congressman spoke of the $1 billion or more each year in automobile exports, and the huge quantities of wheat, cotton, tobacco, rice, soy beans and meat products sent abroad each year. He also cited the nation's Korean experience during which 80 per­ cent of cargoes moved on US ships. Without US shipping, he warned, the nation would have suffered a terrible defeat in that arena. - Make Cheeks To 'SIV-A&C ..... i- ^ Indian fakir (shirtless) prepares bed of broken glass as prelude to bis •trong-man act on bp^d Steel frabriiatpr in Calcutta IwrbdV Protected only by pillow under bead and on chest, fakir lies on broken gilass while supporting |$Qkpound 36S.poHnd .^ Here's rest of Hand, 2nd electrician on . tlje ship. Seafarer HaRd; was ''straight : man" fop fajtir'# a^t 4^ I wlulf thilp 'HKJtprik ' c r-"'!! /[.'I'd t !>•'iV; , (! \ '5 W-v' •' a.: mJ;, Seafarers mailing in checks or money orders to the Union to cover dues payments are urged to be siu-e to make all of them payable to the SIU-A&G District. Some Seafarers have sent in checks and money orders in the names of individual headquar­ ters officials. This makes for a problem in bookkeeping ybieh can bO" avoided if riiecks are the Ulden ittrectiyi " • �Inly 22,195S SEAFARERS LOG Pmf Fir* Shipping Rise Continues^ Best Since End Of 1953 Bolstered by an increase in new jobs gained by the Union in recent weeks, shipping for Seafarers throughout the Atlantic and Gulf District broke all records of the past 19 months as 1,416 SIU men were dispatched to jobs during the past two weeks. The shipping figur^ for the *• period compared very favor the last 12 months and all but six personnel still scarce. ABs in de­ ably with a total .registration of the 15 ports throughout the Dis­ mand. . .PHILADELPHIA: Hold­ of 1,353 for all ports within the trict showed marked increases, ing its own but future imcertain District. The peak shipping was was reflected in the large number . . .BALTIMORE: Very good. Was the best recorded since December, of class C men able to obtain jobs even hard-pressed for a time due during the period. to activity in Norfolk. . .NOR­ 1953. The boom for class C men indi­ FOLK: Port cleaned out; almost Generally, shipping has been cated a lack of class A and class B half jobs went to class C. improving steadily in recent men in all the ports involved, par­ SAVANNAH: Getting better; weeks, thanks to the all-out organ­ ticularly in New York, Norfolk two payoffs due. . .MIAMI: Hold­ izing effort put forth by the SIU and Seattle, which, together ac­ ing own; shipping and registration Organizing Department at head­ counted for three-fourths of the ran even. . .TAMPA: Still slow; quarters.' Few weeks have passed class C shipping. not expecting anything . . . MO­ without the signing of a couple of BILE: shipping stronger . . . NEW Class A is 2-1 new ships or companies to add to ORLEANS: Holds well; oirtlook Mobile Ship Repair, Inc., a newly-organized firm, signs con­ the existing total of contracted A breakdown of the figures still good. Eight payoffs due. tract with SlU-affiliated Marine Allied Workers covering 300 companies and jobs. showed class A shipping running LAKE CHARLES: Backlog on workers. Signing are company president John P. Lappington almost two to one ahead of class New York Record B. Percentagewise, class A ac­ beach cleaned up; nearly twice as (left) and SlU-MAW representative Louis Neira. Looking on are Bert T. Kimbrougn, vice-pres. and Max Harrison, in­ The latest figures, in which the counted for 57 percent of the 1,416 many shipped as registered. . . headquarters port of^ New York^ total, class B for 31 percent and HOUSTON: Dead; little in pros­ dustrial relations counsel for the firm, which purchased yard recorded its best performance of class C for 12 percent. A further pect. Try elsewhere. . .WILMING­ "from Waterman SS Corp. sign of the record activity showed TON; Dropped off a bit; shipping, class B shipping during the period registration run even. . .SAN running well ahead of regist^tion FRANCISCO: Still good despite in that seniority group. decline; shipping never problem Port totals show'ed New York, here for Class A men . . . SEAT­ Norfolk with TLE: Terrific; had to call on San MOBILE—Purchase of the Waterman Ship Repair Yard by a newly-formed Mobile corpo­ Baltimore and ration was followed almost immediately last week by signing of a contract with the SlU-affili- marked rises in shipping activity Francisco and Wilmington. ated Marine Allied Workers guaranteeing top wages and working conditions to more than during tlie two-week period, while Philadelphia, Savannah and Mo­ 300 men presently employed ' bile continued to maintain their will be extended by the new own­ mutual respect for the interests improved position after long pe­ in the yard. d welfare of all parties repre- riods spent in the doldrums. Bos­ The shipbuilding facility, ers, wsaid John P. Lappington, for­ which has a hiring potential of mer Waterman yard manager who iented at the bargaining table. We ton also showed what amounted to •pioaS4/iDS 3,600 men at peak operation, was stepped up to become head of the intend to run this yard for the 500 percent imp ovement over •VOUABS tn purchased from the Waterman new corporation. The SlU-affili- benefit of the men out in the yard. its previous report. On the other iou Steamship Corp. by the new Mo­ ated MAW, which represents 80 We firmly believe that is the way hand, Houston almost dried up bile Ship Repair Inc. Principal percent of the men now em­ to produce the kind of work that completely, shipping only seven officers and stockholders of the ployed, was the first to enter into will promote expansion of our men in two weeks. Side by side, nwipft new corporation are former Wa­ a contract with the new owners. operations in accordance with the the two clearly demonstrate the Other unions represented in the plans of the new corporation." terman employees of the yard. feast or famine" nature of the FtAtt GerixK Contracts existing between Wa­ Waterman yard were the AFL Ma­ SIU port agent Cal Tanner was shipping industry today. ColYffoVi terman and the four unions rep­ chinists, Sheet Metal Workers and enthusiastic over prospects for the The following is the port to port CFtue resenting personnel in the yard Boilermakers. yard under its new ownership. picture right now: AfeW 'Best In Relations' ''We are enjoying perfect rela­ BOSTON: Picked up substan­ wim "After all we always have en­ tions with the new management in tially; outlook still only fair. . . PMV joyed the best of relations with every way," Tanner said. "Our NEW YORK: Broke wide open the union representatives of. em­ SIU-MAW members are drawing with best .shipping in 12 months. eiu I ployees of the yard," Lappington top wages in comparison with All ratings moving out except MAtlf said. "Our contractual relation­ other shipyards in the GuK area." chief stewards; engine department ship, in which the SIU has played a leading part, has resulted in stable employment for men in the yard at most favorable wage rates and working conditions. "In seven years we have not had a strike or work stoppage and our JUNE 29 THROUGH JULY 12 WASHINGTON—Construe, contract negotiations with union tion of an atom-powered ship representatives always have been Registered designed for commerical op­ carried on in an atmosphere of Port Deck £ng. Deck Eng. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total A B A B B Reg. B A A eration has been approved by the 25 6 13 8 10 8 48 70 22 House of Representatives. The 104 23 77 37 64 19 245 79 324 proposal now goes to the Senate • 32 7 16 7 12 60 9 23 83 for furthey action. Baltimore 50 33 38 24 30 13 118 70 188 The ship approved by .the House 19 12 14 10 11 9 44 31 75 would be an experimental pas­ 12 2 6 3 4 1 21 7 28 Miami 3 senger-cargo combination with a 5 3 . 0 8 5 14 10 24 4 1 3 3 6 3 13 7 20 newly-designed atomic reactor. It 33 10 23 27 83 2 2 14 97 would differ considerably from the 46 12 42 10 42 130 6 28 158 "atom peace" ship proposed by the Lake Charles 7 6 5 11 6 8 17 43 26 Administration and rejected by the 18 5 25 10 47 4 11 26 73 House. 6 3 3 4 4 5 13 12 2S The latter ship would have been 16 15 14 15 10 12 45 37 82 built for propaganda purposes and 18 11 6 11 9 8 26 37 63 LAKE CHARLES — h i s Eng. Eng. Stew. Deck Deck Stew. Total Total Total not for commercial operation as it may be summertime but you B B B Reg. A A A B A would have been used as a floating can't tell it by watching the 385 288 153 159 251 117 924 429 1353 museum of atomic energy exhibits. tankers. Summer is usually the As proposed by the Administration slack season .in the tanker trade, Shipped the ship would have been built but in the past two weeks this port Eng. stew. stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total Deck Eng. Deck Deck around the same type of atomic enjoyed a shipping boom with the Port B -C A B A B Ship. C A B A C reactor as used in the submarine tankwagons piling in from all Boston 5 3 7 5 7 0 ... 6 0 0 16 33 12 5 Nautilus. This rdactor is admit­ sides. 86 37 18, 64 New York 20 29 16 8 262 86 390 42 3 16 8 14 2 4 4 1 52 15 7 74 tedly not practical for regular Port agent Leroy Clarke reports Philadelphia 39 27 ... 57 7 10 31 24 Baltimore 29 2 127 80 226 19 commercial operation. that, contrary to the usual summer­ Norfolk 10 6 14 7 7 7 15 33 20 11 40 93 Years Away time pattern of slow activity, he Savannah 7 3 4 3 6 7 0 0 28 14 3 45 In any case, an atomic-powered really had to beat the bushes to Miami 1 0 5 1 1 0 11 1 9 10 23 2 merchant ship is believed to be come up'with enough men^for the Tampa 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 3 0 4 0 7 several years away. Even if the 11 tankers and one dry cargo ship Mobile 18 23 15 0 9 0 22 0 66 46 0 112 Senate approves the House bill at that called at the port and the New Orleans 28 13 37 11 106 20 1 1 2 44 4 154 this session and funds are appro­ nearby termmals of Port Arthur Lake Charles 7 0 20 19 26 2 5 10 2 55 4 79 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 0 7 priated, construction of a prototype and Orange, Texas. One cause for Houston 0 0 3 6 2 3 1 7 10 2 4 26 9 vessel would take an estimated all the activity was the crewing up V/ilmington 8 0 9 6 0 27 12 1 9 26 1 54 five, years or' more.. A new atomic of the Chiwawa, a Cities Service San Francisco ....... ... 12 16 12 8 6 9 29 34 9 9 12 30 93 power plant would have to be de- ship which came out of the ship­ Seattle Eng. Enj. Deck Deck Stew. stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total Deck I'li -.Ay W.B. ^ •? , .'w-rv- -.y; B A B C A B Ship. C . C yard well ahead of' the tanker ... 337 130 40 794 165 239 • 218 Totals ...... i,..... 52 161 74 456 166 1416 ship. . shipping season. SlU-MAW Signs New Yard Owners "53 " 'w •i-I ^EAIEFir^ s&mas New Atomic Ship Voted By House Tanker Biz Still Peps Lake Chas. Ik «!•!.t •*. -.1, r '•> I •J •M •..•Hi �Page Six •k-. 'r- Happy Family Group in New Orleans At home in between trips, Seafarer Max Pitre takes time out to pose with family for LOG photographer. Big, husky-look­ ing Carlos, 2, on father's knee, is "chip off the old block" in every sense of the expression. Max Pitre Jr., 7, at left, shows marked resemblance to mother. si"- I Boston's Port Planning Stalled By Legislature BOSTON—Legislative hearings on Governor Christian Herter's plan for an all-inclusive Massachusetts Port Author­ ity are likely to recess without any definite recomirtendations this session, due to the scope of the 150-page draft of the can study all phases of the port proposed law. plan during the summer and then .A recent all-day session of the report back to the legislature at House Committee on Ways and the next session. Means on the plan failed to come Minimum To Rise up with any positive conclusions, In other action, the House itself partly due to the fact that few has approved a 90-cent-an-hour port representatives were in evi­ minimum wage for Massachusetts, dence at the hearing. which would become effective 30 Those who did appear, including days after Congres raises the na­ some union repre sentatives, tional minimum. seemed unable to agree on the On the matter of shipping, SIU proposals, with testimony divided Port Agent James Sheehan report­ shout half and half pro and con. ed an unexpected upsurge in local It now seems likely that the activity, which represented statis­ committee will turn over the tically a 500 percent increase in whole idea to a recess group which shipping 'over the previous period. LOG Proud holder of the highest scholarship award ever won by a Roosievelit High School graduate, late, Constance Cole, of Yonkers, New York, is now busily preparing for entrance into the J.1. ^ —^ X* X. uu «« .a ^ — liberal arts college of the University of Connecticut. If all goes welllwiss ColV^wiFl be back in Yonkers in a few years! from now as a teacher in one training In either math or lan­ of the city's high schools. guages. Constance is the daughter of One aspect of the SIU Scholar­ Seafarer John Cole, ship Plan that she particularly When the good news came on likes Ik the freedom of choice it Tuesday, June 21, gives to winners. after weeks of "I've found that many of the anxious waiting, other scholarships have so many it hit with the strings attached to them that-very force of a block­ few students have a chance. -You buster. "I was so either have to study a certain sub­ dumfounded," she ject, come from a certain group or said, "that the go to a certain college. , telephone opera­ "With the Union scholarship 1 tor had to read can go to any school of my choice the telegram to and specialize in the subject I like me three times best. There are very few scholar­ before I really understood, what it ships I ever heard of which are was about. nearly as liberal both as to condi­ "All I could say when I called tions and money as the Union the Welfare Plan office was 'thank plan." you,' 'thank you'," she recalled. The studious 18-year-old is thg younger of two children of Cole, Constance Cole who is now riding the Seatrain New York. Her older brother, of the country's large indus­ Bruce, also had time on SIU ships trial concerns with its home plant before entering the Army. in Yonkers makes a sizable annual Miss Cole admitted that as the award to one of the city's school date for the scholarship awards graduates. approached the tension had been The Cole family has lived in pretty heavy. In the balance was Yonkers for the past dozen years, the question of whether or not shq would be able to complete plans and home at the present time is a for a college education and all that pleasant tree-shaded garden apart­ ment in the city's Lincoln Park SAN FRANCISCO — This went with it. residential section. Connie had all port handled the first depen­ Cover Basic Expense her schooling in the Hudson River dents benefits claim on the "The annual tuition at the uni­ city, which is an occasional port West Coast when Brother Cecil versity is $500," she said, "so the of call for SIU ships making the Gates received payment of hospital scholarship will be ample enough grain run to Albahy. and surgical benefits for his wife's to cover all the basic school and recent illness. Language Flair living expenses. Otherwise it Both Gates and his wife were In high school she showed an pleased as punch with the new would have been a real financial immediate flair for foreign' lan­ benefit which, as he put it, was a problem." Principal Hugh D. Maclntyre of guages and mathematics, becoming "tremendous help" in meeting the Roosevelt High School was over­ accomplished enough to tutor less emergency expense. joyed that one of his students successful students in those sub­ The shipping picture on the should take down such a grand jects. West Coast continues to be satis­ prize. Although the school is an *When not busy with her schdo^ factory even though this particu­ old one with a fine academic tradi­ books she likes to paint in oils ancT lar port suffered a letdown fi-ora tion and is one of the largest in is proficient at the piano keyboard. the previous two weeks' activity; Westchester County, no scholarship Her present plans call for two Port agent ; Leon "Blondie" award won by any previous school years' study in the liberal arts Johnson was optimistic about the graduate came clo.se to the $6,000 college at the university, after future and saw no reason why tlie figure of the SIU scholarship; which she intends to go into the shipping prosperity for SIU men this despite the fact, that one school of education for teacher here should not continue. • SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Don't Got Over Your Head On Higli-Rate IVSortgage - July 22,1955 §117 Award Tops In >^ehool luUH uuLLAR'S WORTH ifr- ife SEAFARERS Coast Pays Its Rrst Family $$ IVrltten for on buying paid $2,000 down, and got a 20-year mortgage with month­ ready in existence. ly payment of $63, his total repayment will be only $15,000. Until enough homeowners get to understand what's For non-vets, the high interest bill caused by high-rate, happening, and compel both a return to the lower in­ The high-interest, tiny-down-payment, very long-term long-tei-m mortgage is even greater since they pay five terest rates in existence before 1953, and a reduction in mortgages in effect the past two years have proved to be percent on FHA mortgages. the FHA premium rate, here are policies that can help a bonanza for lenders and builders, and even the Gov­ Of course, not everyone has $2,000 to put down on a you protect yourself: ernment is actually making a profit out of them, but they house, but the above example demonstrates,how much 1—Shop for the lowest interest rate you can get in may well prove to be a future headache for home buyers. you must pay for interest under the present plan. Espe­ your area. Generally interest rates are a little lower in Two years ago the Government raised the rate on VA cially in the early years, the interest portion of your mortgages to 4V2 percent from the former 4 percent rate, monthly payment is so high that the equity you are sup- - large cities than small towns. In large developments of houses, the buider has generally already arranged and on FHA mortgages to 5 percent, from the former posed to be building up, barely keeps up with the de­ new the mortgages and the terms. But if any vai-iation is pos­ 43/i percent tariff. But at the same time, the raise in in­ preciation of the house. For example, after'five yeai-s you sible, remember the long-run financial advantage of mak­ terest rates was made temporarily painless by stretching have paid $3,660 over to the lender at the rate of $61 a ing at least some down payment and/or shortening the out the period of repayment to as long as 30 years, and month, but your mortgage debt has • been reduced only period of repayment to less than the 30-year term. culting the down payment to nothing at all in many cases, $1,000. At the end of ten years, your monthly payments Insist On No-Penalty Prepay and only as little as five or ten percent of the price of add up to over $7,300, but you have only $2,400 of equity, In any case, be sure your mortgage contract includes the house in many others. and by that time depreciation has reached the point where the right of prepayment without penalty so you can pre­ Other Prices Drop you now have to buy heating system replacements, pos­ pay, and reduce your interest cost, as you accumulate But While this painless method of extracting more sibly-a new roof and other costly components of a house. spare funds. Remember that the bank that charges you money from home buyers has been a potent force behind Lenders Can't Lose 4'A!-5 percent for your mortgage pays 4'ou only % per­ the present boom in home-building, it has saved builders There is no need for these high interest rates when cent interest on your own savings. from pressure to trim price tags on houses as prices have the lenders are insured against loss by Government agen­ Ironically, while many banks do now permit prepay­ been trimmed on furniture, clothing and other goods in cies. In fact, even the Government is making a nice profit ment without penalty, FHA itself insists on a penalty pay­ this period, and it has added a new burden for home buy­ out of the^lan. The homeowner, not the lender, pays the ment if owners prepay. ers. The country's total mortgage debt now is the highest FHA a premium of one-half of 1 pei'cent on the reducing 2—Don't go over your head on today's higher-priced in history. It equalled at the end of last year 30 percent balance of the mortgage to insure the lender against loss houses. Lenders and sellers tend to say you can afford of all our disposable income. In time of defiation this if the homeowner can't keep, up the payments. FHA also monthly carrying charges, including taxes and insurance, debt could be a danger, but even without inflation, it is collects a premium of l',-^ percent from the true interest equal to one week's Income. According to them, you could causing many families to spend a disproportionate amount rate of ten percent,'homeowners must pay for FHA mod­ afford a monthly payment of $75 if your take-home pay of their income for housing. ernization loans. So profitable are these large premiums is $75 a week. This rule is both obsolete and risky in an Take a veteran who buys a $12,000 house with no down charged homeowners, that FHA has not only been able era when food often commands 30 percent oFa family's payment on a 30-year percent mortgage. The monthly to pay all its expenses, but by last year had accumulated income. It's, safer-to keep your ihonthly payments to,pot payments are only $61.. .But by the end of the 3Q years a surplus of $27 million, with a much larger sura forth-,... .morie than 20 pe,r«ent of income, when^you consider you' ^e repays a total of |^'2,0pO,jtaQlu^pg .tb9. j[nj|^st.rl£: be> v<?eomio« fiora''.p»emiuhw lt;iwlUj,emUect'^on^'^^ alr»'''«'«lso.Tntlst paj^Wfti'el i¥«d^t%^a!'rs!:® " ' �- -. • ^,. ,,,^,f :n\SffS^ V ,i, -t^e JIAN (Bull), May IS—Chairman, W. Moedyi Saeratary, K. Hatslmliloa. More cooperation ia needed on the washing machlna from the'ofUcers. old one. All the passageways were painted, and the mate said that he would get to the decks of the crew's quarters as soon, as possible. LBWIS BMBRY JR. (Victory Car­ riers), April 24^hslrmsn, C. Lawson; Secretary, V. Harding. Any DEL SUD fMliSlsslppI), May • — Chairman, J. Lae; Secretary, O. Mat­ ting. Brother Perkins read an article from the itiOG about :the using of carbon tet. Ship's treasurer-reported S153.90 In the ship's fund and S508.60 in the Del Sud Annual Picnic Fund. crewmember giving harsh treatment to the new washing machine and new mattresses will be dealt with strongly. All outstanding beefs are receiving attention. The ship's delegate stated that he hopes this will be a quieter t^lp, and there will be no further Interference from the master on mat­ ters best left to department heads. ROBIN L0CK8LEY (Seat Shipping), May 10—Chairman, W. Lawton; Sec­ retary, W. Trolls. The pantryman was told to get on the ball concern­ ing juices. He was told to make sui# they are put In the chill box the day YORKMAR (Calmer), -May U — Chairman, R. Morgan; .Secretary, R. McNeil. Discussion.on the coming In­ creases of the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the new hiring system. ROBIN DONCASTER (Seat Ship­ ping), May 13—Chairman, J. Atherton; Secretary, M. Whale. Discussion re­ garding licensed personnel using washing machine in latmdry. Crew decided by a hand vote that -the officers should be permitted the use of the laundry faculties Mondays from 7:30 AM tUl 9 PM. . MARIE HAMILL (Bloomfleld), May 19—Chairman, C. Hemby; Secretary, C. Berg. Steward will put up a sug­ gestion box If the fellows wlU use.lt seriously and not foolishly. Crew voted to accept resolutjdnsi on :new SlU seniority system and position taken by AFL unions In ;CAMU dis­ pute. before serving. Resolutions en the new SlU hiring program and action taken by AFL unions in SAMU dis­ pute were read, discussed, and acted upon. Crew voted-~to accept. MARCARETT BROWN (Bloomfleld), May 1—Chairman, E. seetey; Secre­ tary, R. Menerall. Suggestion made to keep crew's pantry locked while in port and to leave key with man on gangway watch. SANTORE (Ore), May 19-^halrman, P. Fox; Secretary, J. Van Sant. The beef regarding the work of the man that missed the ship was settled to the satisfaction of all concerned. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Chairman, S. Fridich; Secretary, G. Kaufman. All members in agreement that plan of patrolmen meeting ship each time it is in New York is a very good idea. Crewmembers were asked not to remove communications from bulletin board. The mate wiU be contacted about putting a giass cover on the. board. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), May 15—Chairman, J. Molendez; Sec­ retary, S. Johnson. A headquarters representative boarded the ship last trip in New York and spoke on new gains in welfare benefits just granted to all Seafarers. An aerial for the radio was purchased. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), May 19—Chairman, J. Allen; Secretary, R. Goldstein. Several crewmembers dis­ cussed the retirement plan and sug­ gested that it be dropped to 50 years of age. If possible. Headquarters re­ port was read and accepted. , PAIRISLE (Waterman), May S— Chairman, F. Shale; ..Secretary, C. Wood. Chief cook asked for the co­ operation of the entire crew as far as the menus are concerned, and not- to keep complaints to themselves. The secretary -treasurer's report . fromheadquarters was read. DEL MAR (Mitslkslppl), April 10— Chairman, E. Caudlii; Secretary, H. Gardes. Taik on getting movies for next trip from donations. Resolutions on new hiring program and position taken by the AFL union on CAMO issue read at a special meeting in New Orleans and crew - accepted 100 percent. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), May IS —Chairman, A. Aaron; Secretary, F. Vortkamp. Motion made by Brother Clem to accept headquarters reports and thank the officials for contracting a new company to the SIU. DEL MAR (Mississippi), May 15— Chairman, E. Caudlii; Secretary, V. Romoio. Brother Anderson thanked crew for donation given to him when he was hospitaUzed in Santos. A vote of thanks was given to the ship's delegate for an exceptionally good job. Motion made and carried to com­ bine picnic and part}^ funds with the ship's fund and make up the differ­ ence in monies for extra movies. OCEAN BETTY (Mariisme Overseas), May 13—Chairman, M. Hitchcock; Sec­ retary, M. Fallon. Ship's delegate re­ ported a beef with the chief engineer concerning palatability of water taken on In Djibouti. Water ivas run through the evaporator before. domestic use. MICHAEL (Carras), May 19—Chair­ man, F. Israel; Secretary, D. Nagy. A STEEL AGE (Isthmian), May ItChairman, L. Johnson; Secretary, F. Langley. All previous communica­ tions and reports were acted upon and maiied. -vote of thanks was given to the ship's delegate for, a fine job-done. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), May 10—Chairman,. M. Magai; Secretary, P. Faulkner. - Discussion on air-con­ ditioning for ships making Persian Gulf and other tropical runs. Dis­ cussion held on travelers checks and crew went on record to oppose same due to difficulties in exchanging them. Crew adopted resolution on the new seniority system and were In complete agreement with AFL unions in CAMU dispute. INES (Bull), June 1—Chairman, H. Long; Secretary, J. Murphy. • Motion made and carried to accept and con­ cur with welfare communication 100 percent. WESTPORT (Arthur), May 19— Chairmau, L. ' Richardson; Secretary, J. Laver. Reports and- communications were accepted as read. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), May 20—Chairman, J. Faireloth; Secretary, P. Patrick. Discus­ sion on maritime issues. The ship's delegate went to see the mate about, list of ship. Captain said it couldn't be straightened out because of stability. May 21—Chairman, J. Faircloth; Secretary, P. Patrick. ; Latest reports and communications from SIU were read and discussed. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), April 1« —Chairman, S. Morris; Secretary, J. Nelson. All communications were read...also some articles from the last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. OCEAN DEBORAH (Ocean Tranaportation). May 30—Chairman, L. Snodgrass; Secretary, R. Hernandez. One man missed ship at sailing time. One wiper promoted to fireman. Everything running smooth. QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Seatrade), June 10—Chairman, J. Beresford; Sec­ retary, R.. Griggs. Motion made and carried unanimously to accept all headquarters communications. ROBIN TUXFORD (Seas Shipping), No date—Chairman, J. Oisen; Secre­ tary, J. Myers. Communications from headquarters posted, read, accepted and concurred. JRiiw-Smua SIU VJtfor In S-Year Battle For Unemployment Pay Bights An SIU victory protecting the right of Seafarers to collect unemployment insurance in New York State was fully upheld when the State Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the SIU's ,60-day shipping rule. .The Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed a favorable ruling of the State's Appellate Dlvl-> ^^ slon that the 60-day rule was case under the old permit shipping (in this instance the 60-day rule) system, was against the Calmar was fair, reasonable and just. fair, reasonable and just. That started the procedure all The ruling, an outgrowth of a Steamship Company. For all prac­ tical purposes the ruling no longer over- -again. The Unemployment has any bearing on SIU Shipping, Insurance Appeals Board and the since under the new seniority sys­ Appellate Division ruled in favor tem all SIU companies have agreed of the Union. Now the Court of to the 60-day rule as a contract Appeals, the state's highest court, provision. The 60-day rule now has affirmed that ruling. applies to men with B and C Calmar has one appeal left if it seniority ratings. so desires, to the US Supreme The Calmar challenge to the old Court.' The appeal would be aca­ SIU permit system began back in demic as far as Seafarers. are con-. December, 1949, when a permit- cerned because of the fact that man left the SS Calmar under the Calmar itself- is now a signatory 60-day rule. Since New York State party to the 60-day rule. Legal au­ SEATTLE—Once again the has a merit-rating system, under thorities consider it' doubtful, in crewing up of a newly-signed which companies with good em­ any event, that the Supreme Court SIU ship helped keep this port ployment records pay leas to the would overturn the action of the booming along. This week it was unemployment fuml, Calmar chal­ New York courts in this instance. the Mohican of Trans-Oceanic lenged the permitman's unemploy­ which came out of lay-up and took ment benefits claim. It was widely recognized a full crew here, adding to a very throughout the industry that this favorable shipping picture. Five in-transit ships also took a challenge was an effort by Calmar good number of men with the re­ to save unemployment tax money sult that other West Coast ports and deny benefits to permitmen, had to be called upon to fill ratings thus putting a squeeze on the which were not available in Seattle. Union's 60-day rule. In the first test of the case the Further, port agent Jeff Gillette is looking forward to more of the unemployment insurance referee same in the future with two more ruled in favor of the permitman payoffs scheduled in addition to and the SIU on the ground that two which came in the past two- under the New York State law, BALTIMORE — Seaiarers week period and are expected to compliance with union rules on manning ships out of this port jobs does not disqualify a man for go out again. cjoing a topnotch job, Obviously, with this kind of a benefits. Calmar carried this are judging from the smooth-running phase of the case tb the Unem­ shipping picture, rated men should vessels that have been hitting this have no, problem at all getting out ployment Insurance Appeals area recently. With shipping bust­ Board, the Appellate Division and of here. To add to this pleasant outlook, the Court of Appeals. The latter ing out all over in the port and a heavy work load to handle, port Gillette reports that there are no court upheld the provision of the agent Earl Sheppard reports a bare State law on union rules but said pending beefs, so that Seattle is a minimum of beefs and trouble. a determination should he made "very smooth port with good as to whether the rule in question Considering that the port han­ weather and good shipping." dled 12 payoffs, 11 sign-ons- and 20 in-transits, the performance of Seafarers on this large number of ships "shows fine cooperation," Payment of cash benefits to Seafarers under the SIU's hospital the port agent said. He added, and surgical henefif plan for Seafarers' families will be speeded "The brothers manning these ships up considerably if the Welfare Plan has copies of Seafarers' mar­ are to be congratulated on the su­ riage certificates and birth certificates for their children. perb job they are doing." The marriage certificates and children's birth certificates are StOl Favorable needed to establish' proof of eligibility under the Plan. If Sea­ farers have photostats of these documents made and turn-them in While future shipping prospects to the nearest Union oflfice, it will eliminate delays In payment continue favorable, the port agent of benefits. warned that the past two week All documents will go into the Seafarer's personal file at the period was on the exceptional side office of the Welfare Plan and are strictly confidential. and should not be taken as a sample of what to expect. Almost a dozen different companies con­ tributed to the port's activity giv­ ing plenty of choice to the Sea­ farers there. Baltimore, port patrolman AI Stansbury is out of action for a while because of illness, but is ex­ pected to he hack in harness in the near future. Seattle Job Boom Seen Continuing Busy Balto Cheers Top SIU Crews Certificates Speed Welfare $ $ Pakistani Visitor Briefed On Shipping Speak Out At SiU Meetings SANDCAPTAIN (Const. Aggrag.), June 5—Chairman, J. Barron; Secre­ tary, A. Ferrara. Nevy bulletin board Installed for posting Union business. LOG supplement on new welfare bene­ fits on file and may be referred to at any time. Motion made, seconded and carried that If semi-monthly draw is not accompanied with statement It is to be refused and returned to Maracaibo office. No one to accept this draw untU cleared through ship's delcgftto. ROBIN TUXFORD (Seas Shipping), May 1—Chairman, D. Furman; Secret tary, J. Hewlson. Ship's delegate was given an opportunity to resign, which he refused to do. He insisted on making a speech before the meeting started and was given five minutes, in which time he gave crew a resiune of his union activities In 1940. Spe­ cific charges against this crewmember will be brought before olir shore officials in writing. May 14—Chairman, Hewlson; Sec­ 8EAM0NIT0R (Excslslor), April 4 retary, D. Furman. This crew is 100 —Chairman, J. Fulton; Secretary, C, perceht in back of Harry Lundeberg Poster. Communications from head­ in his stand against Joe Curran. and quarters accepted and concurred in. his vicious attack against Lundeberg. Steward suggested that officers have All notices and letters will be posted their union representative check in both PO mess and crew mess hall stores to see that vessel is stared ac­ so that all members, may have an op­ cording to union specifications. portunity to read Siune. Juns 4—Chairman, P. Macfolak; Sae­ May 20---Chairman,: D.: .Furman;. Sec­ ratary, C. Foster. Minor beefs to bs retary, J. Hewlson. Reports and com­ squared away , at payoff, and to have munications were, read and accepted Union contact company to , square py membership. - Motion made by Ol­ away mall. aervlce. . All comihunlcason to accept all. reports Bs..giveni.by tions read -and accepted. Vote of boarding patrolmen and to give a thanks given to cooks and that.anypna vote: of thanks So Union. - aboard ahlp-wlth Leroy .Jackson, chief cook sQd.jUan Williams, night.cook '.CHJLORB (Ore), May,JS-T«balrnian, > smd bakar..ar« rsallr in for a .traat. P. Ammondt; Saeratary, S..Pulford. A rppalr ,llst..wiU. be.>!nud» up, and band. SIATRAIN: MEW - YORK ISaatrain), i od In at leapt &ye days bafora, payoff June. 10-^hptnman,- P. Prlnc*;, Sacra.;So:S|iat,,soiBa •f'tha<Toaa|rs,oan:dM ^«ary, T. -d^sar. >%4tian ma^ And ' taken eara. The-new waahlng.machine catrlad to accapt apd, wmcpr ^grtth » came aboard and tha of^^fri^ |iot,-oi|W ^aadquiw^ara commwdaimaM,. . 1 '''^f -K. M. Ilyas. assistant geoarai teeeatary of tha'Saafarars ^ed> ffrafion of Pakistan, gais raviaw df ^iU ra^iitration and re4faiitf4iihk>ping procadtin from haadaimH«Ps^iMif^d^>^ A» -Franclty" Michalafi , Under the unzoa constitu­ tion every member attending a Union meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at the meeting—chairman, read"ing clerk and recording secre­ tary. Your Union urges you to take an. active part in meet­ ings by taking these posts of service. And, of course, all members have the right to take the floor and express their opinions on any officer's report or issue ; under discussion. Seafarers are urged .to kit the deck at these meetings and let their shipmates .knoyr A^hafs on their minds. - '''f; �SEAFARERS Pace Elfbt Jolsr 82,. 195& LOG .../ , . v-^'>-•• ^'' . •'> ^•""^•^ - • - -^ •-" v''":•#•'r";: V" -• ^" If.:' i:'u:-s:< i-> ••-•' . ^.•'••i-Jil.'-y v.-',•; yt- -- " •\. jw . K-' i'. -. .-••if V;, • • .ir'. •, . i-,>. t -;iy • .-W''; .. • • •f • " y;.'V.••>?,•>;>i:H.; SK 'iyS•.;••'• '' '\ ''/if'-"-'" r,fl":I^;y.'-.,"f '.yyy-r,'. ^ :y' t:7 -7. ^ l' :v7--i; ' i -, . • S ' •..:<•* • : >i. i-;:-;;>^... iu.. 1. i.. :' j- 7 !• •; f. •. • 1- .., 5-' •. '; • • •,•: : •.>.''-y. - r j: Seafarers Training School . :/ f; I- [y' ?, -,- M-'V • ; 'r- ''•'. ' iJ'.;:'W.- y fc V Aboard the SIU training ship Andrew Furuseth, instructor Bill Wallace describes how to read compass to students (1-r) Clifford B. Ivey, Louis ; . "Whitey" Mqore, George Williams^, James L. Smith, Wade Russell and Arthur "Red" Witherington. All enrollees learn basic seamanship, rcr. '•ii!-'. ••H Garland Russell, OS, gets clarification of point in first aid manual from instructor Bill Wallace, veteran SIU bosun (standing). Other students in classroom (1-r) are George Bishop, Arthur Witherin^on and Louis Ik|Iopre.., Firet Aid is required, snbject for studeutf in, all departments ulong, ycith lifel^t .,tiekf^^,. v^^vr: -y';. r.. - „:. • ; •X;.^ �'1'-S .•r:..-:v'/ir- July 22, 1955 SEAFARERS Page MB* LOG Appearing on these pages are members of the first group of trainees to attend the SIU's Andrew, Furuseth Train­ ing School in Mobile, Ala­ bama/Jointly operated by the SIU and Union-contracted op­ erators under the SIU Wel­ fare Plan, the school recently graduated this first class as part of its regular two-week schedule of courses. The Furuseth school offers I training and upgradingcourses I in all three shipboard depart­ ments for men sailing SIU ships. For these purposes it utilizes the training ship An­ drew Furuseth, shpreside in­ stallations at Bayou La Batre and the engine rooms of SIU ships in Mobile harbor, when ' necessary. The SIU training school U capable of handling a maxi­ mum of 30 trainees in each two-week period of initial training or refresher. Instruc1 tors at the school are all veteran Seafarers with years of experience in their particI ular specialties. -mi All SIU training school'^aduates must qualify for'life­ boat. ticket, so George WilUamson^ James L. Smith, Wade Russell and Arthur Witherington man the oars. Boat isn't freightship size, but fundamentals and orders are the same. Instructor Wallace:^lls the orders. V Two-week training course, includes workouts on actual vessels, such as session in Alcoa Clipper engine room where SlU engine patrolman Robert Jordan (center) ex­ plains function of gauges on engine room board to stu­ dents R. H. '^lim" Orso (left) and J. Holladay. . . ^ , >- fciiiiiiiil For the Seafarer the tralnI ing school is a place where unrated men can upgrade to a rating and new men enterI ing the industry can learn the basic elements of seamanship. For the operators the training school is assurance that at all I times the SIU will be able to supply them with qualified, ' efficient crewmembers—a feat I the SIU has maintained throughout its years of. exis­ tence. , I I 1 i ^. Engaged in pulling a burner, R. H. Orsd, wiper, receives engine room instruction from Mobile patrolman Robert Jordan aboard the Alcoa Clipper. Instructors in all de­ partments are veteran seamen with years of experience in their special fields. • - 1 . I i "Cut 'em just so thick," says veteran SIU steward Cliff Taggart as he instructs Clifford B. Ivey (left) and George Williamson (center) in the art of cutting meat. They were preparing to advance their steward depart­ ment ratings to cook. •...'vsl 'A Seafarer-students crank away the boat from dockslde davit at Bayou La Batre site of the SIU's Andrew Furuseth Training .School. The group was part of the first contiugent to complete studies at the new school developed jointly by the SIU and SnJ-contrdcted steamship companies for Upgrading merchant seanun at vridi as'trailing new men eiitier4> ing the industry. TrainhBg mte.'M n^< l^l>4!K»;^<' View of the SIU training ship Andrew Furuseth in bay during recent cruise. The sleek sailing vessel, equipped with auxiliary engines, provides ideal seagoing training sit« .for>all d^arhnentSr sinca seamanship is r^idred •^eeurse fdr .' fv--'.j'V �Y-" '. ijwriiarti sM^rA REtRS %^a P«ffa TM No Saler GEORGE ROHRING, AB Bring up the subject "profeslional sailor" and Seafarer George Rohring fits the category perfectly. A saUor for 37 years, Rohring is proud of his reputation of "being able to do any job, no matter what, in the ship's deck department," as a fellow Seafarer put it. A native of Hamburg, Ger­ many, Rohring is also a veteran union man, since he has been car­ rying a union book since 1926 in the old ISU, and . since 1938 with the Sea­ Roaring: farers Interna­ tional Union. He rates as one of that handful of determined seamen who helped build the SIU to its present status. The 51-year-old Seafarer started his deepwater career out of Ham­ burg, Germany, when he was 15. It was the end of World War I and Rohring still vividly remembers the post-war inflation and revolu­ tion in which thousands died in the streets of hunger and bullets. Rohring got to the US in an odd way. In 1926 he took a German ship which had been repaired after a serious fire. The repair yard evidently didn't do the job too well because she succumbed to a hurricane her first trip out. Roh­ ring was her only survivor. Right then he took off for the US and has been sailing US ships out of Baltimore ever since. Another oddity"^in this veteran sailor's life was that he was never permitted to sail during World War II. When the war broke out he had not yet obtained citizen­ ship which meant that he was con­ sidered an enemy alien. While US ships were crying for experienced hands, Rohring worked as a rig­ ger in a Baltimore shipyard. When the war ended Rohring caught the Baton Rouge Victory out of the SIU Baltimore hall. Subsequently he squared away his troubles with Immigration and now holds US citizenship. A confirmed bachelor, Rohring claims he will never retire as long as he can make it up a gangplank. Going to sea today with the SIU, he feels, is all a man could ask for. JAMES COX, Cook With a ten-year hitch in the US Marine Corps behind him. Sea­ farer James Cox wanted to see the world from another angle. In 1947 he caught an SIU ship out of Balr timore and decided that seafaring was his dish. Now awaiting a ship at the SIU Baltimore hall, his opin­ ion on going to sea remains un­ changed. A West Vir­ ginia mountain­ eer by birth. Cox grew up in the town of Beckley in that state. He began his Ma­ rine Corps serv­ Cox ice in 1937 and continued through the hectic days of World War II. Cox emerged from the Corps a master sergeant, the highest rating obtainable by a non-commissioned officer. Cook In Corps His many years of experience as a cook in the Corps stood him well on board ships as he has been sailing as a rated man in the steward department ever since. Strangely enough, this ex-Ma­ rine had one of his closest brushes with the grim reaper on board the SlU-manned Edwin Janeway in 1950. It was during one of those vicious North Atlantic winter storms ail-too well-known to Sea­ farers. At the hei^t of the storm the Janeway cracked down the middle and threatened to break in two. Good seamanship and plenty of feverish work sueceeddd in bringing the ship into port safely. Like many Seafarers today. Cox is a proud husband and father of three small children, Patricia, 5; James Jr., 2^2 and Billy, four months. As such he knows the value of the SIU Welfare Plan, since he has twice collected the Union's $200 maternity benefit. He Crewmembers of the Seatrain and his wife have hopes of seeing their children through college Louisiana know the contents and some day with the help of his earn­ objectives of the Bonner Bill pret­ ty thoroughly by now thanks to a ings as a Seafarer. Seafaring for a married man has shipboard. discussion led by Sellg its difficulties, as Cox would be the Freilich, ship's delegate. Freilich first to admit. But with those good went over the proposals at a re­ SIU shipboard wages and condi­ cent shipboard meeting for benefit tions Cox finds the advantages of of crewmembers who might not he sailing more than make up for familiar with the bill. A black gang regular, Freilich long absence from home and has been carrying an SIU Union family. book since back in March 1, 1947. He's a native New Yorker and is 25 years of age. it Two legal decisions of im­ portance to the union movement came out of state courts recently. In Wisconsin, the state supreme court ruled out a ban on picketing as unconstitutional. The ban had applied to picketing where there was no labor dispute involved but where a union was advertising the fact that an establishment was non­ union. In Nebraska, the courts there ruled that the state "right to work" ban on the union shop took precedence over the union shop provision of the Railway Labor Act. i" 3^ it Building tradesmen in New York are working under a new threeyear contract providing 45 cents an hour in total increases. The first 15 cents is Immediate, and the rest of the increase comes in two more installments on the first of each succeeding , year. Approxi­ mately 45,000 AFL building trades members ;nre affected. i • feeling rose against Louis E. Wolfson, major figure in the Capital Transit Company. Wolf son was due to testify about charges that he and his associates had been milk­ ing the company's assets. >t it it it Brother J. N. Ciews on the War­ rior (Waterman) has a proposal which has been kicked around on various occasions in the past few years. The broth­ er proposed that the Welfare Plan consider putting projectors and motion picture films on board Crews eabh ship, with the ships to exchange films with each other. The desirability of putting mov­ ies on board ship has been recog­ nized by all hands for some tlmei But tho problem is to work out foolproof i administrative details and to figure out a.way of safe­ guarding sound projectors arid other valuable portable propertiea involved. Florida's hotel strikers are await­ ing a National Labor Relations Board decision on whether or not the NLRB would take jurisdiction over their walkout. About 5,000 AFL hotel workers have been striking for over three months for representation. Florida state law does not provide any method whereby a union can get repre­ sentation through an election. il it it The next target of the CIO drive for supplemental insurance bene­ fits will be the General Electric Company. The International Union of . Electrical Workers, CIO, is ^ it opening contract negotiations with this demand on the top of the lisL Crews is AO. Alabaman.who.sails It is heartened by the fact that on deck. He Joined the SIU in fit .Jt . . Henry-Ford. II is a member- of-the New York in^^ll^^d^niakes Jtfo^ Washington wag atUI tied t^p ^ GE board of idireqtors.; Ford waf bile his JhoiQf town. . transit strike IS Congressional the first'to agree to such a plan. The generosity : of Brother Charles Pedroso on the William. H, Carruth means plenty of reading matter for his shipmates. Pedroso donated a large number of books and magazines to the crew for use as they see fit, which was much appreciated by all hands. Pedroso comes from New York originally but now makes Galves­ ton his home port. He is 46 years of age and has been sailing with the SIU for a little over two years now. tee assignments were handled by the following: In New York, P, Blanco, W. H. Cassidy. S. Handieyi in Philadelphia, J. Crowley, N. Paine, W. Pieraczuk; in Baltimore, C. S. Jacks, L. Garabedlan- and B. Knowles. In Mobile, committee members were L. Cajrion, M. Trehem, and G. W. Dean while in New Orleans they .were L. Fuselier, J. S. Montan and R. N. EUiott. All of these were on weekly it it it auditing committees; which like When a ship new to the SIU is other committees, are limited by first crewed by Seafarers there are the constitution to rank and file usually a few members only. odds and - ends it that have to be straightened out Ship's delegate S. Vincius of the before she is Orioh Star had a request of the shipshape, SIUcrew which has style. That was been raised be­ the case on the fore and seems Mojave, where like a pretty rea­ the steward de­ sonable one. He partment had to proposed that Hildretli struggle with. a when the ship balky galley range and had no mix­ pays off and the ing machine. Nevertheless, crew­ patrolman comes members noted that the men in aboard, to allow the galley were doing a fine Job the ship and de­ Vincius in the face of these difficulties partmental dele­ which is a credit to their skills and gates an opportunity to take up improvising talents. overtime beefs and other matters. If half the crew runs to the patrol­ it it 4 Handling meeting chores around man with a variety of individual .the ports at the last June member7 beefs the-patrolman Is hardrpressship meetipg were, among others, ed to . get anything .settled, rin K. Goldman in Boston; M. Gulp in other words, lie says, let the dele­ Philadelphia; J. B. Christy andiD; gates have their say, and then if Aeker in Savannah; J. Wood an4 not ^satisfied with the ^ outcome, B.^Seeburger in Tampa; J. A. Phil­ come forward i>n^ yotir own. An engine department man; Vinlips in Lake Charles; O. Fielding in;:iIoiiston;f dusF. -MactineK JftBatl oiUs JeiBOdiWP hr GMvaston in 1947.; Francisco and Qeorse Seiittle. Regiilar weei^ coasmit- Texas. : M* 1 iMrtU jSan - gJkiaHmm. �SEAFARERS - jfaly 22, 1^55 , Faf« Elerea L^G A !^econd Look • •. SIU Blasts NMU Bid For New The campaign by certain elements in Government and in the ranks of steamship associations to put over Coast Guard Rule Of Seamen Government controls on sea unions has received a An attempt by the National Maritime Union to bring the Coast Guard down on the necks severe setback as the result of testimony by SIU of of seamen has been assailed by the SIU, Even the"Coast Guard itself was reluctant to get NA representatives before the House Merchant involved and had to remind the NMU that the union was violating a long-standing tradition of seamen. *' ' Marine Committee. The SIU blast at the NMC order and its willingness to take Coast Guard derives directly from After hearing the SIU c spokesmen, Committee for "betraying one of the basic the help of any Government agency the NMU's abandonment of its hir­ do so. As a matter of fact, the ing hall and subsequent flooding Chairman Herbert Bonner, author of the proposed principles of maritime unionism" to NMU has already gone to the US came after the NMU invited the of its registration lists by out­ controls bill, indicated the Committee would take a Coast Guard to deal with an in­ Attorney's office for help after be­ close second look at the activities of steamship asso­ ternal, shoreside disciplinary prob­ ing rebuffed by the Coast Guard. siders. As a result of this and of the chaotic lack of shipping lem. Despite NMU pleas that the Previous Pattern ciations and the subsidized companies. records in the NMU, a number of Coast Guard do something, pleas In examining the record. It ap­ What jolted the Committee was the news that SIU- which were carried directly to the pears that this Isn't the first time counterfeit "discharges were used in the NMU, so as to win contracted companies, the majority of them non-sub­ Commandant, the Coast GUard re­ the NMU has solicited the aid of for the bearers some kind of fused to intervene. Instead the sidized or smaller subsidized companies, unanimously Commandant recalled that it had Government agencies and outside seniority. It is in punishing these groups in disciplinary matters. On opposed any system of Government control over free been the NMU's' stated position October 22, 1943, NMU President men that the NMU has solicited collective bargaining. Spokesmen for the Pacific that the Coast Guard had no busi­ Joseph Curran wrote approving.y Coast Guard intervention. taking jurisdiction over sea­ of Coast Guard controls by de­ Maritime Association and the American Merchant ness men, particularly over acts com­ claring that "The Coast Guard Marine Institute had taken great pains to make it mitted shoreside. Saigon Curbs knows what a merchant seaman is seem that their views on the subject were represen- Specifically, the NMU was ask­ really like ... we can expect the Smokes ing the Government agency to "do Coast Guard to make a thorough tatitive of the industry as a whole. Authorities in the port city something" about seamen who had investigation and to take action on of Saigon, Indo-China, are . ^ Subsequently, Committee members won an admis­ been using phony discharges to get all cases of reported misconduct clamping down once again 09 aboard NMU-contracted ships. Sea sion from the AMMI spokesman that there was a unions have always fought any in­ the circulation of travelers Used Communists great difference of opinion within the ranks Of the terference checks, and US and other for­ by Government police eign currency, in an all-out ef­ On another occasion, Curran AMMI on the subject, while the AMMI was going on agencies in union affairs. made use of an outside group— fort to lick the flourishing black Here is the way the NMU "Pilot" record in favor of controls. July 7 reports the incident the Communist Party—to crush an market. All such currency must What happened was that the fat cats of the indus­ of be declared and secured with opposition group in" the NMU. As (Page 8). in the study "The Struc­ the master of the vessel before try, the favored few big subsidized companies, were "We have received word . . reported ture and Government of Labor crewmembers go ashore. Fail­ doing all the talking for the shipowners while the that the Commandant of the Unions," published by the Harvard ure to do so means seamen not United States Coast Guard has re­ great majority of steamship companies, non-sub­ fused to assist us in the prosecu­ University Press, Curran used the only run the risk of paving apparatus in 1939 to expel anti- their money confiscated, but sidized and smaller subsidized operations, were not tion of seamen . . . Hoyt Haddock Communist officials and members. also face possible fines or addi­ . was told by the Commandant . getting their views across even though they may be that it has long been the position "Acting through President Cur­ tional penalties. The amount of members of PMA and AMMI. of the National Maritime Union ran," the book says, "the Com­ local currency that can be taken munist faction launched an offen­ ashore at any time is 400 pias­ ^ This confirms charges made by SIU spokesmen that the Coast Guard has no juris­ sive against their opponents" and tres, equivalent to $11.20 in diction over a merchant seaman time and again, that outsiders, non-maritime people, for any wrongful acts which he several officers were expelled al­ American money. In addition, in the management of the major subsidized lines have may commit while unattached to a though they argued "their only the cigarette issue to crewmem­ offense was opposition to eontrol bers during the entire stay in captured the steamship associations and have used vesseL of the union by the Communist Saigon must be limited to one Since the alleged acts . . . occur them as tools to further their own pet projects at the while a seaman is shoreside the Party." carton (200 cigarettes). The current attempt to use the expense of the industry as a whole. Coast Guard is faking a hands off The SIU also pointed out that these outsiders were attitude consistent with the posi­ of the union . . ." not interested in efficient operation, and indeed, tion In other words the Coast Guard could not be efficient if they wanted to, because they was telling the NMU "live up to have little practical knowledge of the business. The your own policy." Contradicts Tradition result is that Government aid to the industry is Question; A Seafarer has suggested that crewmen report to the SIU officials were amazed to drained off for the benefit of a few. learn of the NMU's move which SEAFARERS LOG unsafe shipboard conditions that are not cor­ Committee members were obviously impressed by contradicts everything the SIU and rected. What do you think? SIU testimony and indicated they would spend a good other- unions have stood for in maritime. Since its very beginDavid W. Clark, ch. elect: It de­ Peter Blanco, bosun: If something deal Of time looking into these-angles in the near ings the. SIU has carried on an un­ is unsafe it's the main job of the pends on the individual case. Pub­ future. Further, it became obvious that the Commit­ ending fight to get the Coast Guai-d patrolman to see licity in the LOG tee was already shying away from proposals to ham­ off seamen's necks and get rid of that the company would be very Coast Guard controls of working fixes it. But a useful against string maritime labor. / seamen. The NMU's move would write-up in the companies who In other words, shipowner plans to use these hear­ extend such Coast Guard control LOG would be. don't act on ings as a weapon against maritime labor have begun to seamen when they are not even helpful to keep safety. But if a the shipowners L'onipany cooper­ to boomerang. Instead, these same shipowners may in the employ of a vessel. on the lookout for ates, the repair It was believed that the move refind themselves on the Congressional griddle before fiected unsafe con- should be handled the NMU's complete in­ long. the usual way. In ditions. ability to keep its own house in J %" If Inquiring Seafarer Hq Reports Beefs Lowest In Years t i Efraim Sierra, wiper: The impor­ tant thing is to correct unsafe con­ ditions as fast as possible and only •the patrolman can do that, if it isn't taken care of during the trip. It wouldn't hurt any to have stor­ ies in the LOG though, because it might make the companies more careful. NEW YORK—The SIU's new system of ship's comn^ittees and the new headquarters method of handling beefs reported from ship is paying off for all hands, Claude Simmons, as­ sistant secretary-treasurer, reports. Instead of letting beefs wait until the payoff to be set­ tled, the, new system attempts to square away misunder­ still out on a trip. part on the Union's efficient, instandings while the ship is The result is that payoffs in the terport communications network. headquarters port have been run­ Where a beef is reported in the ning far smoother than in past minutes, memos go out immediate­ years and beefs are not left idle ly to the next port the ship is due 'BemPiT&i for a number of weeks in which to hit where the matter is handled. I— to be constant sources of friction. Or else the communication goes WS^VIShS IN /Jew. 4" iSi" New Clarifications dix-ect to the ship and helps clear Aiding in obtaining this result, up the matter on the spot. Anthony Palino. AB: Unsafe con­ BUlfaJsG Simmons says, are the new con­ On the shipping side, the head­ ditions should go on a repair list tract clarifications which have quarters port continues to hold to and be straight­ been put aboard the ships. The its hot shipping pace with all rat­ ened out by the clarifications worked out between ings except chief stewards having patrolman. The 40W1D the Union and the shipping com­ no trouble getting out. As a mat­ trouble is that panies have done much to improve ter of fact, the port is in need of after a patrolman the atmosphere of shipboard work. rated engine department nlen, and settles a beef some companies Simmons reported that he had Simmons again advises men to get go back on their been visiting ships personally for those pumpman and electricians' Ger promises and the past couple of moixths and "I ratings, among others. send the ship out The port paid off a total of 22' was quite surprised to find out how cFm the skme way. much easier and smoother ships ships, signed seven on articles, and wicbd" 17 coastwise, intercbastal That's where LOG stories would be are paying off these days." serviced" . AT sm WAH. i>i vot>u KPIOW osim •mt serious cases, ships should be held up until re­ pairs are made. i 4" 4 Charles Carey, 2nd cook: Any such condition should be handled by the patrolman and the dele­ gates first through the repair lists. After that if the company doesn't take notice and no improvement results from the patrolman's a c tions, it could be put in the LOG. Carmelo Martinez, utility: The patrolman is the one who is sup­ posed to take care of the crew's beefs about un­ safe conditions or anything else. It's up to the dele­ gates to bring the beefs to him if they can't settle them on the ship. That's the way Jt '^1 • • B:I - :-3l .m �• '.4. V '•* • 'i Wentley Crew Okays 2-Pots—For Washer Washing machine and laundry rooms generally have been a point of friction aboard many ships for some time. Som^ body always forgets to turn the machine off or to clean up the room itself after each use. "Dirt breeds dirt," or so the In that way, the crew can have saying goes, and the same ap­ its washing machine and the offi­ cers can have their own also. Oilers' drawers would no longer mix with the chief mate's dress shirts. Fraternization of any kind, indeed, would come to an end. Unlicensed soap powder would remain aloof from the topside variety at all times. But there are some drawbacks. There would still probably be only one laundry —By Seafarer Bill Mitchell room. Thus, al­ though a new pastime might be added to shipboard entertain­ ments — there could be daily races and tourna­ ments to see if the 4-8 AB's Wenfling clothes were fin­ ished faster than the 2nd assistant engineer's—the existing problem would remain. Officers and crew would still be slopping up the laundry room and cheating on each other's soap powder and bleach. But there's no need worry­ ing about that right now. They have to get the second machine first. That's a^ real prob­ lem. Chairman of the ship's meeting at which the discussion came up "I would sure hate to have was D. C. Hall. W. Wentling was to get a job after some of meeting secretary and J. R. Webb was reading clerk. the Igbor laws we passed!" plies by indirection wherever a washing machine is concerned. Aboard the Robin Wentley however, the matter seems to have come to a head.. Despite the dan­ gers of a "two-pot system" in any situation, the crew feels that there may be advantages to one here. The Lawmakers USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Peter King Daniel J. Sheehan USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Terrell D. Adams William G. Gregory Lonzle U. Albritton Harris L. Gizzard Aubrey F. Cohen James B. Henley Eric R. Dahl Jlmmle Littleton Rufus L. Fields Clarence Murray C. E. Foster Ernest H. Webb USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bosley Jack Ryan Sverre Johannessen Samuel Small V. K. Ming John M. Thompson Thomas C. Riley USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Mai^elo B. Belen William P. Hunt K, E. Hansen Robert Lambert USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Ralph L. Jones USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin Delbler Jose Santiago VlrgU L. Harding Rosendo Serrano Albert W. Kozlna Edward J. Toolan SAILORS SNUG HARBOR .STATEN ISLAND, NY Joseph Koslusky ' USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS J. S. Capps John E. Markopolo Alexander P. Copa Harold D. Napier John B. Fruge Murray W. Smith Richard Jones Gustav Svensson William E. Lanier M. W. Valentine Ernest L. Magers USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Manuel Antonana Norman T. Jackson George Bekken Michael Laakso Curt Borman Robert G. McKnew Charles Coburn Charles Moss Antonio K. Colon Arnold Rosenblatt Victor B, Cooper R. H. Solheim Torsten Forsberg Francis Sullivan James J. Glrolaml C. N. Summerell Gorman T. Glaze Standish B,' Woodell Jack Howard USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICH. Tim Burke ''' USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles BUrton TRIPLER ARMY HOSPITAL HONOLULU, HAWAH Frank T. Campbell USPHS. HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Louis Anderson Frank Martin James McFarlin Edward Barry Anthony Benedict Daniel' McGovern Lawyer McGrew Charles E. Brady J. L. Buckelew Ralph MiUs Lloyd T. Callaway James Morrison C. H. Cassard John Murray Byron Chapman C. R. Nicholson R. L. Copenhaver Alfonso Olagulbel Calyln DeSilva. George D. Olive Peter DeVries R. A. RatcUff Willard W. Erwln John Robinson Leo Fontenot .Tames J. Russell Benny M. Foster Benjamin C. Seal William Grimes Joseph Slntes Vernon Hall E. R. Small wood James Hand Woodrow A. Snead Earl T. Hardeman O. L. Stout George Howard William Tank Theodore D. James Lonnle R. Tickle Cecil J. Kerrigan Dick Visser E. G. Knapp Kenneth Wadsworth Norman L. Krumm James E. Ward Leo H. Lang Robert WUkerson Arno Larson Herman Winborn Tinerman J. Lea WUUam J. Witty Leonard F. Lewis David A. Wright USPHS HOSPITAL MANH.ATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Edmund Abualy James R. T.bwis Fortunate Bacomo Arthur I,omas Frank W. Bemrlck Francis F. Lynch Claude F. Blanks Joseph D. McGraw Joseph G. Carr A. McGolgan Gabriel Colonl H. F. MacDonald Walter W. Denley Michael Machusky John J. DrlscoU Vic Mllazzo Bart E. Guranlck Eugene T. Nelson Taib Hassen Joseph Neubauer Joseph Ifsits James O'Hare Thomas Isaksen Daniel F. Rugglano John W. Keenan Wade H. Sexton John R. Klemowlca G. E. Shumaker Ludwlg Krlstiansen Henry E. Smith Frederick Landry Harry S, Tuttle James J. Lawlor VirgU E. Wilmoth Kaarel Leetmaa Chee K, Zal USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Robert Berryman Gerald Fltzjames D. Trevlsano John F. French Thomas L. Dugan William Glesen Joseph Prabech Estell Godfrey L. Edstrom Sidney Irby Frank E. AyettLetoy Johnson Edgar Kurz D. Kalm Felix Carrero William J. Keenan Frank Blandlno Marcel Laureano Louis Guarlno Mike Lubas Nicholas Brancatn Joseph Martus Hoyt Tanner Andrew Noronha Manuel Landron ' Pitry Roberts David Fiuyian G. H. Robinson O. It O. Chaudioa -A i y , Lenkrd l^splant^ . m.: : i. .« -St V SEAFAKERS' LOG n«v Twelve n 41 h m -n ^ W, F, Van^n JEAN LAPtTTE (Wattrman), May 2—Chairman, P. Barbot; Sacratary, W. Lea. No one shall sign on until patrolman clears same. Motion npida and carried that captain Issue dis­ charges and pay vouchers for port of payoff. Recommended that aU beefs be taken directly to delegates and nut to crew. Steward requested that crew not waste food. May 22—Chairman, T. Branconl; Secretary, W. Lea, AU ..repairs being made and no beefs. Motion made and carried that all crewmcmbcrs donate SI to ship's fund. JULESBUR6 (Msthiasen), June 11— Chairman, J. Swiederski; Secretary, S. Wells. Crew backing up Harry Lundeberg ICQ percent. No clothes, to be hung In engine room because a garment feU down and fouled up machinery. OCEAN STAR (Triton), May 2»— Chairman, E. Alverson; Secretary W. Digest of ships' Meetings ' Thompson. Deck engineer - to give washing machine complete overhaul. Engine department Is willing to take turns In the afternoons jvHh the deck department to make cofEee. REPUBLIC (Trafalgar), May 10— Chairman, R, High; Secretary, W. Barth. Ship's treasury is $10.30. AU communications accepted and con­ curred. Vote of thanks given to steward department. June 12—Chairman, B, High; Secre­ tary, W. Barth. Recent communica­ tion from headquarters accepted and concurred unanimously. Ship's fund to be replenished and vote of thanks to steward department. June 21—Chairman, R. High; Secre­ tary, R. Donnelly. Communications from headquarters accepted dnd con­ curred. Enrollment cards to be com­ pleted for welfare plan. General dis­ cussion was held on contract and ciarlBcatlons. TEXMAR (Calmar), June 13—Chalrm n L, Moore; Secretary, L. Greaney. Cooking Is go<M' aboard this ship. AU communications accepted and con­ curred unanimously. Motion made and c.nrrled to have awning' put up - back aft. CAROLYN (Bull), May 27—Chair­ man, E. Gross; Secretary, H. Thrash, No beefs. Communication regarding welfare plan posted, and will be dis­ cussed at next ship's meeting. AU members were requested to acquaint themselves with same. Overall im­ pression of additional benefits was regarded as exceUent by the crew. ROBIN KIRK (Seas Shipping), May 9—Chairman, Kenneth Roberts; Secre­ tary, Wayne Coliard. After a thor­ ough discussion communications from headquarters were accepted and con­ curred. It was suggested that should tile captain Insist upon making derog­ atory remarks about the SIU and the men, he be advised that this matter would be referred to union head­ quarters. This master was disclpUned before for indlscrlmlnative loggings as well as other violations of the sea­ men. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), May 29—Chairman, J. Allen; Secretary, R, Benlamin. No major beefs. Communi­ cation on Welfare was accepted and concurred. Engine delegate requested ship's delegate contact patrolman about 1st assistant shouting at the men and cutting overtime for wipers. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), May 22— Chairman, J. Busalackl; Secretary, O. Wagner. Old minutes posted. Tele­ gram sent to Harry Lundeberg back­ ing him up on his action In CAMU. AU communications were read and accepted. Membership applauded the good work done regarding the addi­ tional welfare benefits. ALEXANDRA (Cartas),. May SiChairman, N. Szymanskl; Secretary, H, Williams, AU questions regarding new benefits in welfare were cleared up by headquarters patrolman. Recent communication accepted and con­ curred in unanimously. BETHCOASTER (Calmar), May 2«— Chairman, John Talbot; Secretary, J. Tutinler. Motion made by R. Brown to accept end concur in report on SIU welfare benefits. J, Talbot made motion to accept and concur with aU communications received from SIU headquarters. CECIL N. BEAN (Drytransi, •pril 10—Chairman, H. E. Rode; Secretary, R. Nancarrow. Motion madO by G. Meltzer and carried that crew send letter to protest to SIU representative in Washington against closing of ma­ rine hospitals. Steward asked the crew to cooperate with messmen so that they may render better service, and he also asked for suggestions on what food they Uke, so be may prepare better meius. DEL VIENTO ;MlsslssippD/ May 1— Chairman, A, Perez; Secretary, A. Tolentine, Motion was made request­ ing ship's delegate to have chief en­ gineer fix the ice maker. Carried. claims this has been the best trip he ever made In the' Persian Gulf. The crew was more than satisfactory to him. Crew and delegates thanked Captain and' department heads for good cooperation. It was • fine trip, for all. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), May 22—Chairman, W. J. Brown; Sacretary, L. Wing. Ship's delegate re­ ported he spoke to chief engineer about the days that there was no hot water midship. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate R. Held for doing • good job. Crew sent condolences to the family of the late H. Powell, mas­ ter, who died six hours before the vessel reached Yokkalgli, Japan, QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Seatrsds), May 10—Chairman, Hutchins; Secre­ tary, D. Shsehani Headquarters is handUng overtime beef pending be­ cause the crew did not receive shore leave in Maracalbe. Crew to put In for delayed sailing In Lake Charles. Motion made to give chief cook vote of thanks for good food preparation. SEAMAR (Calmar), May 23—Chair­ man, F. Millar; Secretary, J. Marshall. Everything on board running smooth­ ly. Motion made and carried to have mushroom removed from smoke stack. Jitiy ti, 198S cepted andr eoncurred nnenlmously: Members agreed to.give old- washinf machine to boeun, although U doesnt Work. rYSKA (Waterman), June ^2—Chair­ man, A. Martinez; Eecretary, P. Hartthorn. Repair list eubraitted. It it requested that sign-on day and pgyott day be different from the day of provisioning ship, whereby 'work for men would be finished wdth a mini­ mum of contusion. Communications read and accepted unanimously. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), March 20—Chairman, H. Carmichael; Secre­ tary. A. Geldikat. No beefs. Re­ quested to have ship's delegate ask captain to obtain Kool and filter cigarettes and cigars in slopchest along with clothing and* other articles needed. Ship's delegate to try to get some new books for library. May 29—Chairman, M. FItzpatrIck; Secretary, H. Carmichael. Some beets about slopchest. the captain only al­ lowed 30 cigarettes per day per man. Beef about launch service in Yoko­ hama. Japan. Captain refused to put out a draw in Wilmington. Suggested to give vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for good woxV. ROBIN HOOD (Seas Shipping), May 27—Chairman, P, Marinelll; Secretary, H. Dumbraski. Motion made and car­ ried unanimously to accept and con­ cur in aU communications from head­ quarters. OCEAN NIMET (Ocean Tram.), May 29—Chairman, W. Wlldridge; Secre­ tary, R. Frazer. Communications from headquarters read and accepted unanimously. June 5—Chairman, W. Wlldridge; Secretary, R. Frazer. Recent commu­ nications accepted and concurred imanlmously. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), May 27—Chairman, E. DcBautte; Sec­ retary, C. Weaver. Latest headquar­ ters report accepted by entire crew. May 22—Chairman, E. DeBautte; Secretary, A. Weaver. Crewmembers asked to support ship's fund contain­ ing balance of $65.80. There is a shortage of milk on board. Van Dusan. Discussion held on settling all beefs at the meetings instead of at meal time. Ship's delegate gave warning about carrying tales topside. BEATRICE (Bull), June 14—Chair­ man, V. Whitney; Secretary, W. Ortiz, It wgs requested that messman serve man on watch first. Everything run­ ning smooth. June 15—Chairman, V. Whitney; Secretary, W. Ortiz. Communications from headquarters accepted and- con­ curred. DEL NORTE (Mississippi), May 29— Chairman, J. Noonan; Secretary, J. Zimmer. Ship's delegate reported' that it was relatively smooth sailing during this trip and that he attended ship's safety meeting sponsored' by Captain''O'Pry. Motion made and car­ ried that headquarters communica­ tions be accepted unanimously. Mo­ tion made and carried to check on' mattresses' for unlicensed personnel to see whether they are damaged and If so. to have them replaced. GATEWAY CITY (Waterman), June 14—Chairman, W. Sink; Secretary, R. Kennedy. Communications from head­ quarters accepted- and concurred. Everything running smooth. HURRICANE (Waterman), June 12 —Chairman, J. Burke; Secretary, J; Longfellow. Ship's delegate Instructed crew to turn in all enrollment cards. Communication from headquarters ac­ cepted and concurred. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), May 27 —Chairman, L. White; Secretary, D. Grant. Ship's treasury is now $34.50 and $2 to be collected from black gang and steward departments. Re­ cent headquarters communication read and accepted. STEEL FLYER (isthmian), June IT —Chairman, T. Kirsh; Secretary, J. Somers. New TV set cost $170.70 and the balance of the ship's fund now Is S14.46. No beefs. Headquarters com­ munications accepted and concurred in unanimously. Coffee to be checked because It tastes bad. It was also suggested that baker put out some pastry at coffee time. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), June 15—Chairman, E. Van Nlavenhulzc; Secretary, P. Tassin. Motion was made and carried that recent com­ munication from headquarters be con­ curred In unanimously. Everything running smoothly. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), June 12— Chairman, H. Franklin; Secretary, R. Nay. E. Alnsworth taken off ship and admitted In USPHS hospital In Nor­ folk. Captain stopped all time off because of galleyinan putting in for overtime. Recent communication from headquarters accepted and con­ curred. Motion made and carried to give vote of confidence to steward and ship's delegate. June 14—Chairman, T. Newreekl; Secretary, R. Dcigade, Headquarters communications were read, discussed, accepted and concurred unanimously. ARCHERS HOPE (CIHei Service), June 12—Chairman, T. Weemt; Secre­ tary, C. Primeaux. EnroUment cards issued and to be completed. Ship's fund contains $29.10 and $2 in stamps. June 14—Chairman, A. Fruge; Sec­ retary, C. McCuriy. Communlcatlone from headquarters read-and accepted unanimously. AU completed enroll­ ment cards for welfare plan are to he'maUed out. EUGENIE (Oro), June 5—Chelrman, A. DeForest; Secretary, J. Esstertlng. A vote of thanks given to cooks and steward for good food and weU pre­ pared menus. Vote of thanks to messman for having crew's radio speaker' hooked up to radio. JEAN (Bull), June 12-^halrman, I. T. Pearee; Secretary, W. Laehauce. SANTA VENETIA (Mar-Trade), June 4—Chairman, C. Babick; Secretary, F. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), June 14—Chairman, T. Sparrow; Sac­ ratary, S. Freillch. Motion made and carried to accept recent headquarters communications. No beefs. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), June 7—Chairman, B. Collins; Secre­ tary, S. Johnson. Motion made and carried to accept communication unanimously. Requested contributioa in ship's fund for new TV set. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), May 28—Chairman, H; Carney; Secre­ tary, W. Schlect. Letter written to headquarters regarding coolies paint­ ing outside of house in Calcutta. Communications: accepted and con­ curred. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), May 1—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, M. Sosplna. Motion made to accept and concur headquarters communications unanimously. Motion made and car­ ried to have ship's delegate see cap­ tain about life boat on starboard side and to have It repaired for the safety of the crew. Discussion held about the safety of the ship, with the chief mate. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), May 25— Chairman, R. Kienast; Secretary, H. Egelhart. Motion made by Brother Long and seconded by Brother Smith to accept and concur in headquarters report. CUBORE (Ore Nsvlgatlen), May • —Chairman, Hugh Williams; Secre­ tary, R. Forest. Headquarters com­ munications read and carried. A dis­ cussion was held on regarding the new paying off system. Crew wae asked to keep the pantry cleaner. EMILIA (Bull Lines), May 22—Chair­ man, A. Campbell; Secretary, J. Eddins. A cable was sent from San Juan thanking headquarters for the additional benefits. Report accepted. Communications were posted after the meeting and logs were left in messroom for the crew. Motion made by L. Guilnitz to accept headquarters report. SEA COMET 11 (Seatraders), May 14 —Chairman, C. F. Aycock; Secretary, C. H. Andrews. A motion was madeand seconded to give the Steward Department a vote of thanks for good food and service on this voyage. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), May 22—Chairman, Walter Newberg; Secretary, Albert Lambert, Steward suggests seeing patrolman about night lunch. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good aervlce: STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), May 4—Chairman, H. D; Carney; Sec­ retary, W. A. Schlecht. Brother Car­ ney gave a resume on resolutions and new shipping rules that had been discussed at a previous meeting. Ship's delegate requested that the policy of keeping messroom door locked and the key with the gangway watch be continued since it was working out very well. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with resolutions on newly-won SIU seniority system and action taken by AFL unions in CAMU dispute. May 17—Chairman, H. D, Carney; Secretary, T. Martens. Captain seemed very satisfied with crew's, coopera­ tion and suggestions in safety meet. ings. ALCOA ROAMER (AlCoa), May 9— Chairman, E. Lamb; Secretary, R. Kienast. Ship^s delegate reported that-the. repair list was turned over to the captain in the presence-of the chief mate and nothing has been done as yet. A new repair list will be writ­ ten out and turned over to the cap­ tain in the presence of the depart­ ment delegate. Communications from headquartcnrs accepted and concurred unanimously. INES (Bull), May 17—Chairman, JULESBURO (Msthiasen), May 11— eeilathy; secretary, J. Murphy. ^ MoV.. FELTORE (Ore), June 11—Chair­ Chairman, J. Oesihque; Secretary, O. ; . {ipA.made by Brother Ring to accept^-^ Douglas. Ten replacements vdU. .be' man, R. Murry; Secretary, <». Bq|(., aaAd^,:-j>n the^,l|Mt<^-4k>ast». Cepti^^^ :fc4w4a)i|>rterA comnvuni«»tlo». �Jialr'22,1955 fwe IMeteW SEAVAREMS LOC Southstar Crew Plays Tourist What Makes'Em Go To Yokohama? It's Not The Food Or The Scenery! Almost every Seafarer who has sailed to Japan and Korea the past four years has a soft spot in his heart for Yokohama. Some liked J apan so, well they returned and entered into business or got jobs with American companies, -Why is it? What has Yoko--*-" hama got? Seafarer F. J. his ability to iron out beefs and con man. who's had a little ex­ perience in every "Whitey" Johnson on the Del create harmony between seamen, shady business Southstcie crewmembers prepare tp^tour points in La Pallice, France. Pictured (Lr) are: Ben Shaw, master; Robert Welch, chief mate; Willard Mullings, AB; C. H. Childers, radio oper­ ator; Wiiikam Betgood, OS, and Benny Swearington, AB. Norte, who's put in some time out thCTe, says it's a lot of things all rolled into one. His personal trav­ elogue runs like this: "Remember. . .'Chinatown'. . . how 100 yen got you there in a hurry?. . .The Rose Bar. . .The Marseilles Bar where ex-SIU Brother Freddie Reid operates. . . Richard Kim, who earned great re­ spect while a Union patrolman for steamship agents and Japanese known to man government officials. . . during the past 2,000 years. In "Remember those quaint bars his day, he's where charming, almond - eyed been a card 'baby sans' served you drinks. . . shark, dice man, danced with you and listened to rum runner, your alccrtiolic ravings, your beefs pimp, burglar, heist artist and and your troubles. . .female pa­ Johnson even an under­ trolmen at your ser\'ice—with in­ taker. terest. " 'Mike' missed a ship seven "How about old "Mike,' the ex- years ago in Japan, but got along somehow. All the girls know him and, at 63, he's Yokohama's num­ ber one 'wolf.' "Of course, Japan is cheap, but I wonder. . . to 'sail on, sail on, sail on, and on.' "How many ever really took the The name of the vessel never mat­ train and went over to Tokyo. . . ters, Just let there be plenty of Hakone. . .or Kamakura where the cargoes, plenty of ports and plenty oldest Buddha is located? of ships." "I once asked a shipmate why he liked the Japan run so well. . . 'Is it the climate?' I said, LOG-A-RHYTHM: " 'Lousy climate. Too much rain. Too hot and too cold.' " 'Do you like the Japanese food," I queried. "'Who likes fish heads and By Harry Price rice?' he shot back. " 'How about the scenic pano­ My little girl said, "Daddy dear, rama of Japan?' "I wonder if you could, 'What scenery?' my man said. "Please c^me with me my prayer 'Listen, why do you keep on this run then?' I asked finally. to hear '"Well, brother, I didn't say "I want it understood." anything against the women, did As she knelt down beside her bed I?' She clasped her hands with care "And he was right!" And then she bowed her curly head And offered up this prayer. Sea And The Man — The Seafarer's Destiny "Although life aboard a ^ ship (Because the feelings of most seamen regarding the sea are prob­ ably capsulized somewhere in these words by Seafarer Thurston Lewis, does not stress the social amenities the LOG is reprinting them in their entirety.—Ed.) it teaches tolerance. The necessity "There is something about being aboard a ship—miles away of living together brings about a from the hubbub of the world—a cleanliness—a peace—a sat­ respect for our fellow man and a isfaction—a chance to catch one's breath—that puts the Sea­ recognition of each man's rights. Seafarers know how to enter a farer in perfect harmony with foc'sle quietly when others are the surrounding universe. lems and the breezes sweep them sleeping and few good Seafarers "At night the stars seem clean. There are no cramping social whistle or sing loudly when they brighter than they are elsewhere. obligations to be met. The days are are apt to disturb others. The hungry engulfing ocean is all long and not too demanding. •The sea is not everybody's around—one is only ,a few feet "Truly the s"ea is the Seafarer's destiny,/nor should it be. But with­ from certain death—and yet, under destiny. Gone are the old taunting proper circumstances, the Seafarer ambitions — those will-'o-the-wisp out a doubt it is the Seafarer's is sustained and supported by that goals that are never obtained, and track of least resistance. Though monstrous swells of formidable huge loving monster whose eternal the mocking failures. height confront him, he plunges hope is to eventually receive him "There is only one port to make. through them with less resistance into her ample bosom. It is no great accomplishment, but than he would find ashore in every­ "One doesn't have to be too even so, there is a vague sense of day life. particular about his manners achievement when each port is "It is not without a certain sense when each cargo is aboard a ship, nor is he worried reached about/tomorrow, nor even his past. loaded or discharged—when each of loss that one goes to sea but that which is lost is not as great How many a Seafarer has left dock is left behind. "The sea- is . not the haven for as that which is gained. One has circumstances and conditions ashore which hampered him which­ the happily married but it bears a a better opportunity to see life ever way he would turn? solace for those who have lost in steadily and to see it whole. '"The sea swallows one's prob­ their home and love life. "And so Seafarers are content 103 Durham St. HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. PORT COLBORNB Ontario Phone; 5591 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. 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Franklin St. MONTREAL.......634 St. James St. West Din-UTH Phone: Melrose 2-4110 PLateau 8161 Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 SOUTH CHICAGO -3261 E. 92nd St FORT WILLIAM... 118V3 Syndicate Ave. WILMINGTON. CaUt.... 505 Marine Ave. Phone: Essex 5-24ir Ontario Phone: 3-3221 Ernest Tilley. Agent Terminal 4-2874 SiU, A&G District SUP Great Lakes District Canadian District Burly Playing It Sate Baby Prayer Lawson's Gang "Dear God, 1 had a dream last night "I hope it wasn't true "My mom and daddy had a fight "And they said they were through. „ "Please, God, don't ever let them part •"No matter what you do "I know that it would break my heart "And baby sister's, too." When she had said her last "Amen," A smile lit up "her face She saw her mom and daddy then Clasped in a fond embrace. Her little world secure once more She shyly watched them kiss. And then she tiptoed through the door To tell her baby sis'. Galley gang on the George A. Lawson poses with G! "mascot" of ship (back row) in Pusan, Korea. Shown (l-r) are Seafarers John Hauser, steward; Jimmy Cox, baker, and Bob Aumiller, BR. By Bernard Seaman YfA-rchi\r,2)L>Ri^!^yrhiisf MY -rm'SHlMff J VAs/y CROCKETT HAT? .. vj v:- ''•mt �Jvti 22,:19SS SEAFARERStOG Par* t^onrieea Japan-Korea Shuttle? They've Had It WESTERN TRADER (Wastarn Navlsatlon), April 17—Chairman, M. Crestr Saeratary, E. Conrad. House used for the cargo checkers. Crewmembers were asked not to leave Unen In bag in passageway where shore workers can "borrow" it. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), May SiChairman, G. FInklea; Secretary, L,Phillips. All repairs aboard ship have been taken care of except scupper in passage forward, which will be taken care of in Mobile. Crewmembers wanting cigars should order same through mate in charge of slopchest. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), May 15— Chairman, R. HImel; Secretery, J. Tllley. The latest headquarters report was accepted with a vote of thanks for the ideas set forth, and the way the membership both ashore and at retary, R. Knowles. All communica­ tions and reports read and discussed. SEANAN (Orion), February 17— Chairman, P. Wilkinson; Secretary, R. Llauger. AU hands were asked to keep foc'sles . clean when pay'ing off. A motion was carried that all three departments let each delegate see Individual patrolman. March 5—Chairman, J. Calamla; Secretary, J. Telesz. A vote was taken and crew was in favor of rejecting foreign money in Casablanca. April 8—Chairman, A, Clouse; Sec­ retary, J. Calamla. Crew decided to see what action can be taken for the exchange that the captain wanted to put out in Turkey. The steward asked each delegate to help back him In getting better stores in next port. May 17—Chairman, WollnskI; Secrotary, Nichols. Crew voted to adopt resolutions on newly-established hir­ ing set-up and action taken by AFL union on CAMU dispute. ANGELINA (Bull), June 12—Chair­ man, T. Smith; Secretary, W. Reed. Although the photographer didn't put it to them that way, the expressions of these Seafarers aboard the George Lawson might well be their answer to the question: "How do YOU like the Japan-Korea shuttle after eight months?" The variety of answers pictured (l-r) are supplied by Tom Carter, deck engineer; Joe Brooks, oiler; "Blackie" Peters, OS; Bob Everton, OS. Persian Dockers Help Seafarer Cheat Death Thanks to two Persian longshoremen who were alert to a cry for help even during an afternoon siesta, Seafarer Luis G. Figueroa is alive and well today. Events moved fast- sven in" 117 degree heat—while the a net down to me—one of them Steel Navigator was in Kho- was even riding in it—and we got r^- ramshahr, Iran, on Memorial Day, May 30. According to Julio Evans, bosun, who was also on the spot, Figueroa was painting over the side at the port side of number one hatch. Gingerly balanced in a sitting posi­ tion on top of the spring wire of the ship alongside the dock, he had climbed the first four steps of the ladder he was using when the heat and cramps in his arms and legs teamed up against him. Answering a feeble call for help, Evans stepped down the ladder and helped the strick­ en Seafarer to a Figueroa sitting position on top of the spring wire. But the rescue was far from over. A 206-pounder, Figueroa was still "out" while 25 feet above the piles of the dock and at least an equal distance from the deck above. It was here that the long­ shoremen, two brothers, played the real heroes. Although they and other local dockworkers had been knocked off for their regular afternoon siesta away from the sun, they appeared from out of nowhere to lend Evans a hand. "Within seconds they had gotten sea are being kept informed of plans and progress made. The ship's dele­ gate resigned and thanked the crew for their cooperation in making the voyage pleasant for aU on board, KATHRYN (Boil), May M—Chairman. W. Ekins; Secretary, A. Gonxalez. Longshoremen have been using cups without returning them to the pantry, and crewmembers were asked to return same also. May 14—Chairman, C. Martin; Sec­ retary, A. Gonzalez. The latest head­ quarters report was read and ac­ cepted. MASSMAR (Calmer), May 17—Chair­ man, A. Novak; Secretary, M. Wllley. Usual complaints reported 'on the food situation. Cooks state that not enough food is being placed aboard on arrival on East and West coasts. All departments getting along reason­ ably weU. OCEAN DINNY (Ocean Trans.), April 23—Chairman, G. Hanson; Sec­ retary, R. Masters. Repairs discussed and a list wiU be turned into the proper authorities. Gunder H. Hanson elected ship's delegate by acclama­ tion. May iO—Chairmen, R. Coote; Sec­ retary, R. Masters. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food and service. Tower Tour OCEAN NIMET (Maritime Overseas), May 9—Chairman, J. McColum; Secre­ tary, S. Cleslak. A cablegram was sent to the port agent in Seattle. Fifty cents will be contributed by each member for ship's business. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), May •— Chairman, R. HImel; Secretary, J. Tllley. Complaint made that there is too much silverware put on the table, and no change was made in the feed ing program. The crew made a state­ ment that they want wider sheets for their bunks. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), May 17— Chairman, C. Welsh; Secretary, L. Bruce. Latest bulletin was read and discussed, and a motion was made by Welsh to accept and concur with a vote of thanks to the Union trustees for a Job well done. ALEXANDRA (Carres), May 17— Chairman, V. SzymanskI; Secretary, W. Hand. Motion made and carried that the crew go on record and thank the headquarters negotiating commit­ tee for the fine job done on the in­ crease in welfare benefits and the hiring clause. Visiting near]>y Pisa, with the Alcoa Planter in port at Leghorn, Italy, Seafarers Joseph Campbell, AB (left), and Stanley Novack, fireman, pose near tower. NAME STREET ADDRESS ZONE .STATE Signetl TO AVOID DUPLICATIONi' If you or* an old subierlbar and hava a ehanga of addrasf, pioasa giva your formar addraii balowt ADDRESS CECIL N. BEAM Figueroa back to safety. These boys are heroes, but we have no medals to give them," he declared. "We loaded them with cigarettes, soap and clothes but they refused to take any of our presents." Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) CITY Motion made and carried that inverter which is crew property be offered to 1st Assistant Engineeer for the sum of SS. Steward is to get new cots as per captain's orders. eMeaMa*Mo*MaaM*eo*e*aae«MaaMaaaaetaatafaf*aatasiaaaaoiaaaaaMSMM«aaeoMia**eo*MaaaaaettM*»M***e****> ANN MARIE (Bull), May 5—Chair­ man, C. MacQuaen; Secretary, L. Caldaron. Crew agreed to donate for repairing the radio. Ship's delegate reported that with the cooperation of the mgster we did get the washing machin'e. ARIZPA (Pan Atlantic), May 1i— Chairman, Garrod; Secretary, N. Davis. Headquarters report and com­ munications were accepted as read. BEATRICE (Bull), April 17—Chair­ man, M. Santiago; Secretary, P. Dunphy. Vote taken on whether to estab­ lish a ship's fund. It was decided among crew that a fund wasn't neces­ sary on a short run. Repair lists will be turned'fit. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 17—Chairman, R. May; Secretary, L. Hall. Discussions held on the wel­ fare increases, current 'affairs on renovations of headquarters ball. Crew voted to accept resolutions on the new seniority system and AFL stand on CAMU. FORT HOSKINS (pities Service), May 15—Chairman, A. Alexander; Sec­ retary, B. Webb. The blower system in the galley will be fixed this trip. May 18—Chairman, A. Westphsll; Secretary, A. Alexander. Motion made by Brother Koch to accept all reports as given by boarding patrolman and to give a vote of thanks to the Union's negotiating committee. ROBIN GRAY (Seas Shipping), May~ 1—Chairman, J. Morris; Secretary, R. Knowles. Steward requested that all cots be turned in before ship gets in port. Crew requested that the patrol­ man contact the shipping company to have the ship's laundry rinsed better, as it smells of soap powder after being laundered. May 18—Chalrmarf, J; Mevis; Sac- cirY'- fVVWMUUV $TAfi H • 'iT'tir' '''-iititiir ^ ^ • -Vi • —Chairman, H. Rode; Secretary, J. Menvllle. Good officers from captain on down aboard this shin. cicr.v. ; running smooth. Crew 100 percent in accord with Lundeberg's actions. Vote of thanks given to Negotiating Com­ mittee for welfare benefits and Job well done. HASTINGS (Waterman), May 21— Chairman, S. Carlisle; Secretary, J. Wells. Recent communication from headquarters accepted and concurred unanimously. INES (Bull), June 1«—Chairman, Vie Couer; Secretary, James Murphy. Ship will arrive in NY clean. Requested improvement in night lunch. Steward department was complimented onfine work. June 20—Chairman, J. Bergeria; Secretary, E. Ruz. Recent communications from headquarters read, ac­ cepted and carried unanimously. OCEAN DINNY (Ocean Trans.), June 12—Chairman, J. Paisley; Secretary, R. Masters. Beefs on overtime, spot sougeeing. repairs, fre.sh miik and vegetables. Master authorized spot sougee only. Motion made and car­ ried to insert clause In agreement to give checkers of cargo, in foreign ports, a space apart from crew's quar­ ters. Motion made and carried to have clarification of boxing gangway watches on day of departure repealed. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Seas Shipping), June 18—Chairman, W. Lawten; Sec­ retary, W. Trolle. Recent communica­ tion read and accepted unanimously. ' SEAMONITOR (Excelsior), June 17— Chairman, Flaherty; Secretary, Moore. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with recent headquarters communications 100 percent. SEATIGER (Orion), June 12—Chair­ man, T. Patrlquin; Secretary A. Car­ penter. Reported that captain doesn't know destination of next trip. Will try to replenish slopchest in Japan. Dis­ cussion held on posting sailing board; should be posted 8 hours ahead of time. Section 36 of Union contract read. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Soatraln), June 11—Chairman, N. Kirk; Secre­ tary, P. Patrick. Regarding letter written to SIU Welfare Department, the Union will do everything in behelf of Alex Copa that is possible. Communications from headouarterg read and'accepted unanimously. . June 20—Chairman, P. Patrick; Sae­ ratary, N. Kirk. Recent communica­ tion from headquarters accepted and concurred unanimously. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), June 20—Chairman, F. Hurd; Secretary, E. KllngVall. Motion made and carried to accept recent communications from headquarters unanimously. RAYVAH (Ships & Freights), June 17—Chairman, M. Korchik; Secretary, T. Bearman. Motion made and carried to accept all communications to date, from headquarters, unanimously, BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), June 8—Chairman, I. Torre; Sec­ retary, G. Fava. Delegate resigned, he Is leaving ship in Lake Charles. Re­ cent headquarters communications accepted and concurred unanimously. • Enrollment cards distributed to be completed by crewmembers. CHILORE (Ore), June IS—Chair­ man, R. King; Secretary, S. Fulford. Ship's delegate saw captain about posting a time for sailing instead of sailing when loaded. Motion made and carried to accept and concur In head­ quarters communication. DEL MUNDO (Mississippi), June Chairman, George Duncan; Secretary, John PIcou. Motion made and carried that ship's delegate see patrolman to have more paint put aboard. It was suggested that all crewmembers com­ plete enrollment cards for welfare plan and that they inform their fami­ lies about the additional benefits. It ' was also suggested that ship's dele­ gate see the purser about sending someone or going himself with any sick brother to the hospital. EDITH (Bull), Juna 7—Chairman, C. Starling; Secretary, N. Mattie. . Re­ cent headquarters communications ac­ cepted and concurred unanimously. Bosun urged crewmembers to press captain to have a new washing ma­ chine put aboard. EVELYN (Bull), June 12—Chairman, R. Lundqulst; Secretary, T. Foster. This vessel left Port Sulphur Friday and three crewmembers missed ship. It is to be brought to the patrolman's attention that deck department is do­ ing steward department work. June 17—Chairman, R. Lundqulst; Secretary, T. Foster. Recent commu­ nications from headquarters accepted and concurred unanimously. All beefs from previous meetings taken care of. GEORGE A. LAWSON.(Pan-Oceanic Nav.), May 22—Chairman, R. Barker; Secretary, A. Bokan. Report of in­ fractions of crcwmcmbcr turned over to ship's delegate for his action. OCEAN NORA (Maritime Overseas), June 5—Chairman, T. Holt; Secretary, E. Kaznowsky. Ship's delegate re­ quested crewmembers to read head­ quarters communications since they are posted several days prior to meet­ ing. Communications accepted and concurred KW percent. RAYVAH (Ships A Freights), May 20 —Chairman, E. DemasI; Secretary, N. Hatglmlslos. Anyone with beefs is to see his delegate and it was requested that less noise be made in passage­ way. June 12—Chairman, F. DemasI; Sec­ retary, N. Hatglmlslos. Engineers to be turned into patrolman for doing wiper's work and not turning them to do it. Patrolman to see that a full Slopchest is put aboar^. ROBIN KIRK (Seas Shipping), June 5—Chairman, A. Thompson; Secretary, W. Collard. It was recommended that one of the crewmembers be voted oft the ship. No beefs or trouble of than the aforementioned. SOUTHWIND (South Atlantic), June 12—Chairman, T. Burke; Secretary, H. Krohn. Ship's delegate requested that every crewmember be on their good behavior and proceed to go back to the States with a perfect trip. Crew sent flower wreath to funeral of Brother O'Donnel's father. All recent communications read, accepted and concurred unanimously. Superior Laundry in Savannah loses too many clothes and does -not make good for them. Suggest that another laundry come on ship. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), April 14—Chairman, E. Lassor; Secretary, R. Burnt. Recent communications read and accepted unanimously. Entire crew backs up Harry Lundeberg on CAMU 100 percent. May S—Chairman, R. Baala; Secre­ tary, E. Morris. Very good coopera­ tion from the chief steward and chief mate. Deck deoartment showers have been painted. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), June 5— Chairmen, G. FInklen; Secretary, L. Phillips. Balance of ship's fund S2S.15. A vote of thanks to Union officials who helped win the new welfare 'ben­ efits. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), June S —Chairman, E. Kelly; Secretary, A. Danne. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with headquarters communications unanimously. CATHERINE (Dry-Trans), May 15— Chairman, P. Davis; Secretary, J. Block. Communications from headquartes's accepted and concurred. Mo­ tion made and carried to contact headquarters regarding company's failure to put slopchest aboard. May 29—Chairman, F. Davis; Secre­ tary, J. Block. It was reported by sev­ eral crewmembers that ship's dele­ gate and steward recommended Coast Guard action against some members of the crew. This was denied and the subject was clarified. It was captain who desired Coa.st Guard action. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), May 30—Chairman, E. Hansen; Secre­ tary, N. Matthey. Motion made and carried to accept and concur in report on additional welfare benefits and a vote of thanks was extended for these benefits. Motion made and carried to request clarification on the mosdng of meal hours. These hours have been changed as much as twice in a day. SEAMAR (Calmar), Juna S-^Chalf man, C. Allison; Secretary, J. Clarke. Motion made and carried to accept and concur in all headquarters com­ munications. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Juna 4— Chairman, B. Wllkens; Secretary, B. Trachln. Chief Engineer requests co­ operation of crew to open slop chest once again for inventory purposes. All communications from headquarters accepted and concurred. Vote of thanks given to Negotiating Commit­ tee for additional welfare benefits won. It was suggested that Chief Engi­ neer be notified about oil in water and that a file-be made up for ship­ board meetings. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian),. Juna 14—Chairman, M. Magal; Secretary, T. Faulkner. All communications to date have been read, accepted and concurred 100 percent. Everything running smooth. ALAMAR (Calmar), June 4—Chair­ man, J. Nugent; Secretary, E. Mattlson. Captain will inspect ice boxes since there were major complaints about food. Motion made and carried that if any crew members sees any­ thing unsanitary aboard, he is to re­ port same to ship's delegate. GREECE VICTORY (South Atlantic), May 15—Chairman, F. Young; Secre­ tary, F. Melanson. Beef was settled by patrolman regarding who should paint engineer's "rooms, in favor of wipers. Deck department now scraping var­ nish on woodwork in engineer room. Voskian was re-elected ship's del» gate' and givbn a >ote of thanks. sidm I mi •rill iW �Mir 1958 SEAFARERS P«*» Fifteca LOG ipping Tempo Inches Up Siallor Jlack lit Biggest Fight • full head of steam In Cristo- ' bal.' Needlesa to say a good' time was had by all. MOBILE—Shipping finally appears to be inching its way back to normal here^ as the nnpinOf the old hands no longer To the Editor: ber of men on the beach has dipped to the lowest point in almost a year. Thirty-five years ago I fought with us on this trip we would some of the best boxers and lost like to say ve hope Allan The presence of only about 150 class A and 75 class B men on the port's registration list to some of the worst. Right now, Thome's black-eye peas are indicates that shipping is We also ^ough, with the help of the coming along fine. really beginning to hold its to be straightened out. reminded the membership of the SIU, I hope to win my most im­ ,hope Les Ames hasn't missed He urged all Seafarers to follow firm stand the Union has always own after a long slow period his chest of drawers, Manuel portant fight—against TB. The fact remains that the decline these four steps to obtain their taken regarding users or passers I have a lot of managers at has shaved and Mac is getting has been in evidence for a couple benefits in the easiest possible of any kind of narcotics. He said the Manhattan Beach Hospital; his frog legs on whatever good of weeks would seem to show that manner: (1) Make sure a properly there had been reports recently Dr. Haas, Dr. Whitehead and' Dr. ship he is on, and that Tesco'sthe change is not temporary. executed enrollment card i^ on file from, US Customs officials con­ Lang, and plenty of nurses in my wife is making him hot mus­ at SIU headquarters: (2) Notify the cerning marijuana found on ships Since this ishappening now, corner. With their training I'll tard. even before the effects of new SIU hall nearest home of the hos­ coming into Mobile, especially As the best deserves the best win this fight. I figure the odds state legislation to promote busi­ pital to which his wife or child Alcoa passengef ships.we wish a wonderful vacation He declared that it is the duty ness at the Alabama State Docks will be going, in advance, so that to Captain R. Ransomd and is felt, it can probably be taken to a letter of credit can be sent out of every Union member who sees promise to celebrate his return mean that the only way shipping in the Seafarer's name; (3) Obtain or knows of anything about this with a bowl of cream of mush­ here can go is up. This will cer­ claim forms from the Union hall narcotics traffic to report it to room and some fried chicken. for the doctor and dependent to Union officials. tainly be welcome. The new crewmembers seem Meanwhi;e, SIU Port Agent Cal fill out, and (4), Send all proofs of to find Ed Odum's Creole cook­ Tanner noted ilie arrival of the claims, doctor bills, hospital bills ing to their liking. Carl De Lewis Emery, Jr. (Victory Car­ and proofs of dependency such as Marco rates .with all as a fine riers) for payoff, and, cited vessel photostatic copies of marriage and baker. Jess "Chanip'| Winfield and SIU crew as the cleanest one birth certificates to the Union is still qhamp but hy n6 .pi,eans the port has had in years. He hall. about five to one I'll come out sUll. Humphrey is still''on If these procedures are follow­ pointed out that in addition to not diet.ond Joe Kumor is jstill lookon top. ed, he noted, prompt payment of having a beef of any type, the Since I'm in training I'm ask­ - ing for something to eat. all claims can be virtually guar­ ship was clean and a real credit The deaths of the following Sea­ The new faces aren't, really ing my good friehd Toby Flynn, to the crew of Seafarers aboard anteed. farers have been reported to the the SIU Welfare Services Repre­ new because we find such oldThe SIU port official further her. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the sentative who never fails to visit timers as Charley Lowe, Frank $3,500 death benefits are being Program Smooth the hospital, to let everyone Shimelfineg, P. Libby as bosun, paid to (heir beneficiaries: know where I am so those who E. Vance, deck engineer, and Tanner also reported the new want to root for me can keep in "Mr. Hot Cakes," also known as I program of dependents' welfare John McDavitt, 43: On July 25, James Sauviac, plus a. whole benefits nuuiing smoothly in the touch. 1955, Brother Mc­ I'm going to keep my punches bunch of nice guys making up port, with only a few minor kinks Davitt died of high and make it a clean fight. the rest. We did a pretty fine cancer in the The last one should be the best. job in picking Charley Frey as USPHS hospital All of the following SIU families ship's delegate. Am enclosing Sailor Jack Denley in New Orleans, will collect the $200 maternity a few pictures and our Korean The "Baltimore Kid" La. He had been benefit plus a $25 bond from the address where we would appre­ sailing as a stew­ Union in the baby's name: Harold Greenlee 4 4" 4" ciate receiving the LOG. ard aboard SIU Please contact your wife in^ Oscar Payne William Davitt Ward, born Feb­ ships since 1947, I Tawas City, Mich. ^ .Ship's reporter ruary 23, 1955. Parents, Mr. and joining the Union Marcus Evans Mrs. William Ward, Astoria, LI, in the Port of (Ed, note: The LOGs will be To the Editor: Get in touch with your mother, NY. New Orleans. Place of burial is not forwarded QS you requested). I wish to cordially thank you I Mrs. M. V. Roberson, 4218 Lillian Charles'Edward Slay, bom Jupe known. He is survived by his wife, for the speed, efficiency -and St., Houston, Texas, immediately 17, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Hazel McDavitt, of New Or­ care you took in handling my I as she' is worried ' about you and Alvin Slay, Jr., Atmore, Ala. leans, La. surgical benefit claim. It's a needs' your help. Gerald Michael Shaiffer, born 4. 4) 4i wonderful feeling to know that Henry E. Hicks June 25, 1955. Parents, Mr. and the families of the seafaring To the Editor: George E. Herrmann, 64: Brother It is urgent you contact your Mrs. Gerald Shaffer, Philadelphia, men have such a plan and, I for Herrmann died May I, too, add my vote of ap­ I wife at 1608 Park Ave., Baltimore Pa. one, know from my personal preciation for the new hospital 117, Md., at once. Susan Cene McDonald, born Oc­ of natural causes experience with this plan that coverage for seamen's depend­ Andrew Picku tober 22, 1954. Parents, Mr. and on June 2, 1955, it is a Godsend to have.. ents under the SIU Welfare Ex-Ocean Ulla Mrs. William J. McDonald, Has­ in the Staten Is­ My claim. Incidentally, was Plan? land USPHS hos­ Please get in touch with Z. kell, Tex. paid off in a matter of two to On June 3, 1955, I met with I Videll, 9 Peel Road, Bottle, LiverAnthony Frank Guiliano, Jr., pital. Burial took three weeks from the date I first an accidmt which necessitated I pool 20, England. bom June 12, 195.7. Parents, Mr. place at the entered the hospital, which in a major operation. My doctor George Frank Flint, Sr. and Mrs. Anthony F. Guiliano, P o u g h k eepsie Rural Cemetery my opinion is very speedy han­ got me admitted to Providence Get in touch with your son, Elizabeth, NJ. dling. Infirmary in Mobile on June 8 I Frank, Jr., at 505 S. Pulaski St., William 'Uharles Smith, born in Poughkeepsie, ' Mrs. Ada Frank for surgery. Later, all the re­ I Baltimore 23, Md. July 2, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. New York. Join­ % -4; Siquired documents were submit­ J. E. Richardson Charles Albert Smith,, Mobile, Ala. ing the Union in 1942, in Balti­ ted to Cal Tanner, SIU agent in Stephen 6eorge: Bailey, born more, Brother Hermann had been Please contact M. Richardson, Mobile, and on July 7, I re­ 1115 NW 36 St., Miami, Fla. June 22, 1955. Parents,. Mr.. and sailing in the deck department. He Joseph Kamienskl M^. Charles Bailey, Mobile, Ala. is survived by his wife, Hilda Herr­ ceived a notice of the payments "rerryl John Tolliver, born April mann of Poughkeepsie, NY. Get in touch with your sister, made to the hospital and the To the Editor: I Veronica La Mattina, 22" Mitchell 22, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 4> 4> 4^ I have just reviewed the film doctor. George ToHiver, New Orleans, La, St., Lodi, NJ. •This was indeed a great help. "The Seafarers" with a com­ Robert Lee Brock, 32: A resident mentary by Don Hollenbeck, Again my husband and I say of Eden, Alawhich I thought an excellent. , thanks for the new coverage b a m a, Brother presentation of the SIU Atlan­ under the .Welfare Plan. Brock died as the Mrs. M. Travis Bell tic and Gulf Districts. We have result of a frac­ tured skull in recommended here that a Por­ 4k 4i Norwegian Hospi­ tuguese sound track be made tal, Brooklyn, for this film so that it can be New York on June iu.jr utilized. I plan to show 28, 1955. Place this film not only to the sea­ To the Editor: . of burial was Pell farers' unions in Brazil but also Just a few lines to let you City, Alabama. to other labor organizations, know I feel fine, after my severe Brother Brock joined the SIU in and thought you Would be inter­ illness and am getting along 1945 in the Port of New York and ested' in knowing that as soon very well. I'm just wishing that had been sailing in the steward as our Portuguese sound track the doctors would let .me go department, since that time. He is is complete, we will have a pre­ back , to work but they say not survived by his wife, Rosa Lee yet. My next X-ray, will be in view here in Rio de Janeiro. Brock, of Eden, Alabama. October up at the Manhattan Irving Salert Beach Hospital and I sure hope 4) 4. i Labor Attache, they let me go back then. Lorenzo F. Brigidia, 62: A heart Foreign Service of the US I went into Manhattan Beach ailment proved 4- 4- 4* on February 10, 1954, a very fatal to Brother sick man. /In September I was Brigidia, who put under the care of Dr. Lang died on May 2, of the hospital staff and he was 1955, in the To the Editor: in charge of me until April, USPHS hospital After a payoff in New Or­ 1955. From the very first day in B a 11 i more, i leans and another long trip unl^il the time I left the hospital Maryland. Burial scheduled for the Far.East, old he . always gave mo whatever I ^ took place at the faces are as scarce as hens' asked for. Baltimore Nation­ teeth on the good ship Barbara He certainly looked after all al Cemetery. Frietchie. the men in his ward and always Brother Brigidia had been sailing The new crew we plck^ up had a welcome smile for all. I with the SIU since March, 1939, in New Orleans with the few . want to thank him ever so much joining the Union in Puerto Rico old hands sprinkled irt seem: like and let the brothers know w;hat and sailing in the steward depart­ a nice bunch. We've already had . a fine job he does; ment. He is survived by his wife,' a sample 6t one another under,, . P, J. MoCann Mrs. Amelia Brigidia, of Baltimore, Maryland.; Letters to the Editor & ... J . |i • •> -.Si- i •ill ^PINALfr; RECENT ARRIVALS liBSIillALS: Wife Praises Benefit's Speed SIU Plan Makes It Ail Simple Brazil Unions To See SIU Film. PHS Doctor Tops With Him Frietchie Headed Back Te Korea m �SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • ^ . • '•> -i C-:'. The Lowdown on I. ii IrliiV^ ALL. THOSE SHOTS " (Seafarers shipping to the Far East and other areas have often wondered, after get' ting their arms punched full of needles by the doctor, what all the "shooting" is dbout. Some Seafarers have complained that they seemed to be getting a few shots too many, which may have happened on occasion. The following is a complete resume of what the shots are for, how many should be given, and how often.) liiilSPiiilfs . •? • ^ ' -— liiliiiilM . , . i - liiMs;-:;- - J Seafarers on US-flag ships know from personal experience that not all parts of the world worry about sanitation and health the way the US does. The result is that men on offshore trips, particularly to the Far East, run the risk of deadly diseases which are seldom present in the States, That's the reason for the shots that are periodically given to seamen. Any seaman who thinks he is so healthy that he can skip the shots should ponder the sad experience of one Seafarer. This crewmember, on a Waterman ship, acci­ dentally fell off the dock in a Far East port. He was fished out of the water with­ out difficulty, but a few weeks later was dead. The water he fell into was contami­ nated and he contracted typhoid fever. It's as simple as all that. . The shots given before sailing protect a Seafarer against six diseases — bubonic plague, cholera, typhoid, typhus, smallpox, yellow fever. Protection for the first four is for a few months only and for the last two, three and four years, hence the need for repeating shots at intervals. Deadly Diseases All six of these diseases are extremely deadly and all are present at one time or another in various parts of the world. Cholera and typhoid fever are spread by contaminated food and water; the plague and typhus are carried by fleas which, in turn, live on rats. Dead rats are especially suspect because they themselves may have died of the disease. Yellow fever Is mos­ quito-borne while pox IS carried from one person to another. So if you're going someplace where there are rats and poor sanitation, the shots are vital protection for your life. Here is the standard procedure that should be followed in giving shots: • Upon signing on and not having re­ ceived shots before, the Seafarer should get one injeclion for four diseases (plague, typhus, typhoid, cholera) and a scratch on the arm for smallpox. • Seven to 10 days later, he should get a second shot for the four diseases. With­ out the second shot the first series is worth­ less. If the man is on a ship, the mate is supposed to give him the second shot. • Seven to 10 days later, he gets a third shot, but only for typhoid. • Three to six months later he gets a booster shot for the four diseases; this time one shot only. If he skips the booster he must start the series all over again. • The yellow fever shot Is given only by the Public Health Service because the vaccine is extremely tricky to handle. It is given in the form of one shot once every four years. • All inoculations, vaccinations and booster shots should be entered on his shot card which he shoidd keep as a per­ manent record. In other words, the first series of shots ^J liillii' can be handled with three Injections and one vaccination, and the booster can be just one shot. Too Many Shots Confusion arises though, because some doctors give the shots for each disease separately instead of using the 4-in-Fserum. . That means instead of three injections and one smallpox vaccination from the private doctor a man can wind up with nine in­ jections and one vaccine scratch. Why doctors give the shots separately instead of combining them all in one is Questionable. For some, it might be an easy, source of added revenue. Since the com­ pany pays for the shots, a doctor with a crew of 40 men is tempted to give 160 shots and 40 vaccinations on the first round in­ stead of 40 and 40. This can make quite a difference in-his income if he is getting paid by the shot. (The charges vary but the least they are is 50 cents per jab.) Smallpox involves a somewhat different problem. The immunity is good for three years but only if the vaccination "takes". If it doesn't take, a Seafarer should have the vaccination repeated each time he gets his shots. It's no discomfort unless it takes, .which means that the vaccination was needed. Keep Shot Cards Keeping all your shot cards Instead of throwing them away will assure you of a complete record and save you unnecessary shots. Under no circumstances should the cards be torn iip, surrendered or thrown away. 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Title A name given to the resource July 22, 1955 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XVII, No. 15 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BILLS IN CONGRESS SEEK TO END PHS PVT. SHIPS GET MSTS RUNAROUND ALL SEAFARER-SUPPORTED CHILDREN COVERED BY PLAN GOV'T MEETS WITH CO'S ON ROLL-ONS SEAMEN NOT CAUSE OF MARITIME ILLS, SIU TELLS PROBERS NEW HIRING SYSTEM NO SIU PROBLEM BEEFS DIE QUICK UNDER HQ SET-UP KAES SIU MAN ON PORT BOARD LOG STORY KILLS ILA MONEY GRAB YOUR SIU MEETING RIGHTS '50-50' IS US BARGAIN - SHELLEY SHIPPING RISE CONTINUES; BEST SINCE END OF 1953 SIU-MAW SIGNS NEW YARD OWNERS NEW ATOMIC SHIP VOTED BY HOUSE TANKER BIZ STILL PEPS LAKE CHAS. BOSTON'S PORT PLANNING STALLED BY LEGISLATURE SIU AWARDS TOPS IN SCHOOL COAST PAYS ITS FIRST FAMILY $$ SIU VICTOR IN 5-YEAR BATTLE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT PAY RIGHTS SEATTLE JOB BOOM SEEN CONTINUING BUSY BALTO CHEERS TOP SIU CREWS SEAFARERS TRAINING SCHOOL A SECOND LOOK... SIU BLASTS NMU BID FOR NEW COAST GUARD RULE OF SEAMEN HQ REPORTS BEEFS LOWEST IN YEARS WENTLEY CREW OKAYS 2-POTS--FOR WASHER WHAT MAKES 'EM GO TO YOKOHAMA? IT'S NOT THE FOOD OR THE SCENERY? SEA AND THE MAN - THE SEAFARER'S DESTINY PERSIAN DOCKERS HELP SEAFARER CHEAT DEATH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/22/1955 1955 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/90e8aac7278299a5b761b96ffcefc4e9.PDF 772aa7931eee60525134643781710c95 PDF Text Text Vol. XXViii NO. 15 SEAFARERSALOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO A.',,H •'« • i 1 I '-i �Page Two I< ' • V r ^ Hall Testifies In Behalf of Maritime Labor Marine Unions Tell House Committee Marad Must Be Independent Agency Seafarers International Union President Paul Hall, testifying for maritime labor before the House Merchant Marine Committee urged the creation of an independent Federal Maritime Administration. Hall told the Committee at its hearing last Wednesday that the AFL-CIO maritime unions favored the enactment of two bills, House Subcommittees on Gov­ time industry "would be complete­ H.R. 15567 and S. 3530 be­ ernment Operations on May 18 ly swallowed up within the mam­ cause they most accurately em­ and 19 in regard to the proposed moth, complex structure of the body the proposals for an inde­ new Department of Transporta­ proposed department." pendent agency made by the un­ tion. The SIU president added that ions in a joint position submitted Under a proposed reorganiza­ "maritime concerns would be by Hall before the Senate and tion of the nation's transportation shunted aside or pigeonholed in a agencies, the departments dealing bureaucratic web, and no proper with rail, air and maritime would representation would be given to be incorporated in one Depart­ maritime's interest." ment of Transportation. The American merchant mar­ The House committee, chaired ine, he said, would have a much by Representative Edward A. Gar- better chance to survive and pros­ matz (D-Md.) has begun hearings per if its affairs were under the The SIUNA-afiiliated Interna­ on a number of measures all ba­ jurisdiction of a Federal agency tional Union of Petroleum Work­ sically designed to remove the whose sole interest centered about ers has won an important Na­ Maritime Administration from the the nation's merchant marine. The companion bills supported tional Labor Relations Board Department of Commerce and to election establishing them as bar­ reconstitute it as an independent by the unions, H.R. 15567 and S. 3530, were introduced by Con­ gaining representatives for em­ Federal agency. Hall, speaking for all seamen, gressman Frank M. Clark of Penn­ ployees at the Standard Oil Re­ shipyard workers, longshoremen sylvania and Senator E. L. Bartfinery, Kenai, Alaska. and allied maritime workers, rep­ lett of Alaska. They call not only The lUPW win came despite a resented by the AFL-CIO's Mari­ for an independent Maritime Ad­ determined effort by the Stand­ time Trades Department, Metal ministration, but for a relatively ard Oil Company to urge work­ Trades Department and Maritime autonomous Maritime Subsidy ers to vote no-union. Two weeks Committee warned that if the Board within the Maritime Ad­ before the election, held last Maritime Administration were in­ ministration, with full and final April, the company sent an in­ dustrial expert into the field to cluded in the Department of authority to determine all subsidy convince refinery workers to vote Transportation, the nation's mari­ matters. against union representation. The effort failed. Also involved in the election was the Alaska Petroleum Craft Council. The lUPW has also won bar­ gaining rights for employees at WASHINGTON—Congress should act now to expose the the Polar Oil Field Services Co., scandal of interstate plant piracy and end the federal subsidy of a new oil field servicing contrac­ the destructive practice, the AFL-CIO has urged. tor groups operating in Alaska. More states and bigger com- ^ The signing up of both these panics are resorting to the device ration," that the problem appears groups, an lUPW representative of tax-free municipal bonds to to be getting out of hand. He writes that this new econom­ said, was "most important to our achieve instant development and plan to organize the whole of the easy profits, according to an ar­ ic "war between the states" has gathered force since 1960. Fif­ Alaskan Oil industry." ticle in the current issue of the teen more states, making a total The union has reached a ten­ AFL-CIO American Federationof 30, have acted to authorize tative agreement with manage­ ist. the issuance of tax-free industrial ment for employees at Polar Oil Frank Fernbach, assistant di­ development bonds. Some states and is presently negotiating with rector of the AFL-CIO Depart­ Standard Oil for the refinery ment of Research, points out in claimed they acted reluctantly and in self-defense, he noted. workers. his article, "Subsidized Plant MigFernbach pointed out that in­ dustrial bond sales more than doubled to $85 million between 1960 and 1962. In 1965, they totaled $216 million. In the first four months of 1966 alone, these sales ran to $228 million and ex­ WASHINGTON—^Philip Pearl, a veteran of nearly 30 years in ceeded last year's total. Fernbach said these estimates public relations for the trade union movement and first director of public relations for the AFL-CIO, died of a heart ailment in a Silver of the Investment Bankers Asso­ ciation are conceded to be under­ Spring, Md., hospital on July 9 ^ relations for the newly merged stated. A New York investment at the age of 62. At his death AFL-CIO. His health failing. firm in this field puts last year's Pearl represented the AFL-CIO Pearl left the AFL-CIO post in Maritime Trades Department 1957 but remained active in labor sales at about $1 billion. What has been occurring, Fern­ along with a number of other public relations. bach explains, is a perversion of major labor unions and AFL-CIO what was originally a constructive In addition to representing the constitutional departments. federal tax exemption. The fed­ MTD, Pearl represented the AFLPearl's death was mourned by eral government long ago granted CIO Building and Construction AFL-CIO President George state and local governments the Trade Department, the Plumbers Meany, who said Pearl "was a right to issue tax-exempt bonds and Pipefitters union, the Retail devoted trade unionist, a fine and decent man and a warm personal Clerks International Association for the purpose of helping them to reduce their costs when borrowing friend. The trade union move­ and many other unions. In the Thirties, while he was to finance public facilities like ment and all who knew him per­ with Universal, Pearl went to Al­ schools, hospitals and roads. sonally mourn his untimely death." bany, N. v., as a correspondent. Low Interest Rates A native of New York, Pearl There he became closely associ­ entered the newspaper field as a Because the buyers of such reporter for the World and the ated with the then Gov. Franklin bonds are not required to pay any American and later the Universal D. Roosevelt. When Roosevelt federal tax on the interest they Service, a news-gathering agency. became President, Pearl followed receive, state and local govern­ In 1937, he went to the AFL him to Washington as White ments can offer the securities at as its first and only public rela­ House correspondent for the news a low interest rate. The federal tions director. He was founding service. government thus forgoes these Pearl is survived by his widow, tax revenues. editor of the AFL News-Reporter, the federation's first weekly news­ Mrs. Marilyn Miller Pearl; a son, "This is clearly a federal sub­ Jonathan; a daughter, Elizabeth, sidy that, in effect, all American paper. In 1955, President Meany ap­ and a sister, Mrs. Jacob R. Men- taxpayers underwrite," Fernbach pointed him as director of public delbaum. said. SlU OH Annate Wm NLRB Vote h Alaska ReRuery AFL-CIO Calls For Halt in Subsidy Of Interstate Plant Piraty Pratlsce Philip Pearl Is Dead at 62; Was Veteran Union Publicist I i-itr . Jil. m July 22, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Report of International President by Paul Hall For many years foreign-flag shipowners with an eye on fat Amer­ ican cargoes have been critical of this country for giving direct aid to its merchant marine. The most criticized aspect of our aid to the American-flag fleet has been the 50-50 Cargo Preference Act. Under this law at least fifty per cent of all Government-aid cargoes sent overseas must be shipped in American vessels. In order to get this law passed the maritime industry had to band together and fight opposition within Government and without. Foreignflag shipowners and their governments, supported by various U.S. agencies, sought to block passage of the cargo preference requirement. Even after we won the fight for half of these cargoes, special interests within the Government found ways to circumvent the law and deprive the industry of its fair share of cargoes. Now a Maritime Administration report has pointed out some in­ teresting facts concerning flag-preference and cargo support. Many of the nations who have been bitterly attacking us for the 50-50 cargo Preference Act, are practicing it themselves. These nations, particu­ larly the Latin American countries, have been more successful in protecting their maritime industry than we have. Guaranteeing cargoes for the U.S. merchant fleet is just as essen­ tial to the maritime industry as placing tariffs on manufactured goods threatened by the import of foreign-made goods sold at cut-rate prices. The American Merchant Marine is just as important a part of the national economy as other U.S. industries and deserves the same Governmental protection they enjoy. a * a The passage of the Medicare Bill granting health benefits to the elderly through Social Security has brought a great sense of accom­ plishment to the AFL-CIO which has been fighting many years for just such a measure. The Medicare Bill has broken away the years of confusion cast upon the idea of making certain that our senior citizens, through the aid of the Government, could obtain decent medical care. No longer will they have to fear financial ruin when they are beset by the illnesses that accompany old age. Just recently a magazine article probing the long history of AMA antagonism towards social health benefits |or the elderly pointed out that if the AMA had spent the money it used in fighting Medi­ care for training doctors, they would have financed the educations of 9,000 physicians, enough to care for six million people. The Medicare Bill as it stands now is inadequate in many areas. It does not provide for much needed fringe medical services such as glasses, hearing aids or dental plates. These health aids are often beyond the limited budgets of old folks who suffer without them. Instead of criticizing needed health legislation, more should be done by the AMA to help provide proper medical facilities for our citi­ zens. There is a serious lack of nurses, hospitals and doctors in this country. As one of the most advanced nations in the world we are woefully behind fess advantaged countries when it comes to decent medical facilities for our citizens. We should all be working together to eliminate this evil instead of fighting each other. Building U.S. Skips in Foreign Yards Is 'Trojan Horse Program/ Polly Says Congressman Thomas Pelly (R-Wash.) in a recent speech before the House of Representatives urged Congress to insist that all naval vessels be built in American shipyards. He characterized the building of military vessels Fairfields shipyards Underbid in foreign yards as a "Trojan two United States yards to win horse program." the Defense Department contract. Pelly, a member of the House Pelly condemned the foreign yards Merchant Marine Committee, re­ as low wage outfits. ferred in particular to the recent He also took exception to the successful bid by Fairfields of "holier-than-thou attitude of John Glasgow, Scotland to build two Bull" referring to the mounting survey ships for the Navy Depart­ criticism of United States Viet ment. He pointed out that the Nam policy in England. British have continued to allow their ships to transport goods, Since Britain has said she will including armaments, to the North not sell arms to us. Pelly said that Vietnamese. they should follow through in their Pelly said that "no great world ideals and refuse to build military power with any sense would ever vessels for us, even though they depend upon foreign nations to might be of a non-combatant supply it with weapons or facili­ nature. ties or ships of war. Two naval The Congressman called for the survey ships might not seem im­ House Comniittee on Armed Serv­ portant and not too serious were it not a precedent. Once the ices to hold hearings on his bill United States establishes a new to require all naval vessels to be policy the damage will have been constructed in American ship­ done." yards. , I �.. i July 22, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Tluree Sixteen More Pass Coast Guard Exams H r< M -< -< -1 -« f •*l. 1 •i; S/U Launches Program to Assist 46th SlU Member Is Licensed Deck Seafarers to Obtain Licenses To Sail As Ship's Engineer Seafarers sailing in the deck department have an unusual opportunity to obtain deck officers licenses as the result of a new training program now being offered by the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Applications are now being accepted from qualified SIU men who are interested in upgrading. This in-training assistance is the on the American merchant mar­ The unprecedented SIU deck same as available to engine de­ ine by the Viet Nam conflict. officers training program will en­ partment Seafarers who are en­ The SIU is hopeful that it can able Seafarers in the deck depart­ rolled in the union training pro­ work out a reciprocal program ment to receive a course of in­ gram to prepare engine depart­ with licensed officers unions sim­ struction to prepare them to sit ment men for their licensed engi­ ilar to the arrangement between for the Coast Guard licensing neers examination. The course the SIU and MEBA District 2 of instruction is patterned after which would give deck men ob­ examination. the engineer's training program SIU deck department men in­ which has had such successful re­ taining their licenses credits for their pension and welfare benefits terested in preparing for their li­ sults. built up as unlicensed seamen. censes should make application at In order to qualify for the train­ Toward this end the SIU will seek once at any SIU hall or by writing ing course. Seafarers must: to open discussions with the Mas­ directly to SIU headquarters at ters Mates and Pilots and Ameri­ • Be nineteen years of age or 675 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. can Maritime Officers unions. 11232. The telephone number is over; • Have 24 months of watch The new deck department train­ HY. 9-6600. standing time in the deck depart­ ing program will be located at Applicants can begin receiving ment and an ABs endorsement SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Ex­ instruction at any time. The pe­ on their seamen's papers. perienced, qualified instructors riod of instruction will be deter­ In addition to achieving its ob­ will be responsible for the training. mined by each member's individ­ jective of assisting qualified deck Seafarers interested in the pro­ ual ability and knowledge, and department men to obtain their gram can begin their course of the instructors' satisfaction of his deck officers licenses, the SIU study at any time. Full details for readiness to take the examinations. deck training program will help applications for the deck officers The training program was in­ alleviate the shortage of deck of­ training program can be obtained stituted in line with the SIU's ficers arising out of demands made at any SIU hall. objective of encouraging and as­ sisting unlicensed personnel to up­ grade themselves. Seafarers can participate in the course of instruction at no cost to themselves. They will be pro­ vided with meals, hotel lodgings The SIU has won an important victory in its fight against any and subsistance payments of $110 arbitrary reduction of manning scales on Great Lakes vessels. per week while in training. The Coast Guard has issued a decision meeting the union's de­ mand for maintaining the three Steelworkers, and the oilers on watch aboard the SIU- United Mine Workers. contracted MV Diamond Alkali. In protesting the Coast Guard The regulatory agency's deci­ temporary manning certificate to sion, of which the union was in­ WASHINGTON—Representative Jack Edwards (R-Ala.), a member of the House Merchant formed of last week, reverses a eliminate oilers on the Diamond Marine Committee, sees strong indications that the Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress previously issued Coast Guard Alkali, the SIU pointed out that oilers' duties and functions have will recommend abolition of the House Merchant Marine Committee. temporary manning certificate for continued the same since the ves­ "The Johnson administration f the vessel which arbitrarily eli­ sel was retrofitted in 1964. will be dealing still another seri­ minated the oilers on watch, sub­ In presenting its position, the stituting for them one Q.M.E.D. ous blow to the U.S. Merchant SIU submitted a documented pic­ (Qualified Member of the Engine Marine if it allows the House torial study of the duties of the Department). Merchant Marine Committee to Diamond Alkali oilers, and the go out of existence," Edwards said In announcing its decision the need for continuing those duties, in a statement issued through his Coast Guard said it had placed as a result of which the Coast office recently. observers aboard the vessel and Guard announced it would review "It would be a gigantic irony found that the oiler "actually per­ its position. (A feature on the if the President would allow the formed the functions outlined" in Union's documented study was merchant marine committee to die the SIU's presentation. carried in the Seafarers Log on when it appears to be the one June 10.) The Coast Guard had not ad­ government group trying to alert vised the union of the reduction the nation to the merchant ma­ in its requirement and the union rine problem, and the one group learned of it through a commu­ trying to solve that problem in nication from the company, ask­ Jul/ 22, 1966 the face of almost total lack of Vol. XXVlii, No. 15 ing for an engine room personnel presidential interest and support," Official Publication of the SIUNA reduction in accordance with the he said. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Coast Guard temporary certifi­ District, AFL-CIO Merchant Marine Committee cate. The Coast Guard arbitrarily members have stressed in recent Executive Board and unilaterally made a reduction PAUL HALL, President years the need for revitalization CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD upon the company request. of the U.S. Merchant fleet. Exec. Vice-Prea. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS As a result of the Coast Guard "We (the government) have no Sec.-Treas. Vice-President action on the Diamond Alkali and policy for revitalization of the ROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President the reduction of manning scales merchant marine, and no sign Congressman Jack Edwards (left) discusses problems of merchant HERBERT BRAND aboard Lakes vessels under con­ that we are devising a policy," Director of Organixing and Edwards said. "Our merchant marine with SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams (second from right), tract to other unions, the SIU and Publications Managing Editor Art Editor marine fleet strength is going SIU Mobile Agent Louis Neira (right) and SIU New Orleans Agent the other maritime unions met MIKE POLLACK BERNARD SEAMAN bankrupt, and nobody in the ad­ Buck Stephens. The SIU representatives met with the Alabama con­ with the Coast Guard in Washing­ Assistant Editor NATHAN SKYER gressman in his office while they were in Washington to attend confer­ ton on May 14 to register united Staff Writers ministration seems to care." Edwards proposed three steps ence called to launch campaign to revitalize U.S. shipping industry. opposition to any arbitrary reduc­ DON BEVONA PBrrra WEISS tion of Great Lakes manning as a beginning toward develop­ ment of a working policy for the chant fleet problem. is well ahead of the U.S. in the scales. "I call upon him to exert the "wet war" for sea supremacy. He merchant marine: ^ve the mari­ Appearing for the SIU were Pikllihed bIwNkly at 810 Rhod* lilud Avsnn time administrator independent leadership needed now to give called for a rejuvenation of the Great Lakes District Secretary- N.E.. Washington, D. C. 20018 by tho Sufarors Intemailonal Union, AtlantM, Golf, Lskis and status in the government, appoint this nation the pride and excel­ U.S. Merchant Marine as an an­ Treasurer Fred Farnen, SIUNA inland Wators District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirth AvtBrooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. HVaclnth a topnotch administrator, and re­ lence in our merchant fleet which swer to the Soviet threat. Vice-President William Jordan, nao, 9-6600. Second class postage paid at Washing­ tain the house merchant marine we used to have and which is a He said that "it is essential that and Jack Bluitt. Representatives ton, D. C. vital need of our national secu­ we halt the drift and deterioration also were present from the AFL- POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards committee. he sent to Seafarers International Union, Edwards said President John­ rity today," Edwards said. of our merchant marine ... to CIO Maritime Trades Department, shoild Atlantic, Gilf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 675 Foirth Asenis, Brooklyn, N.Y. Edwards also stated in re­ meet the challenge presented by the Maritime Committee, Marine AFL-CIO, son does not appear to compre­ 11232. hend the seriousness of the mer- marks made earlier that. Russia the Soviet Union." Engineers Beneficial Association, Twelve more SIU men have passed U.S. Coast Guard examina­ tions and have been issued their engineer's licenses after attending the training school jointly-sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. This brings the MEBA, DISTRICT 2 number of SIU men who have UPGRADING obtained their engineers licenses In addition to the 43 Seafarers to 42. who have obtained their engi­ neers licenses as a result of the joint SIU-MEBA District 2 train­ ing program, 25 members of MEBA District 2 have raised their licenses after preparing at the jointly operated school. Of the 25 MEBA men up­ graded, nine raised their licenses to Chief Engineer, seven to First Assistant Engineer and nine to MuUeri Black Second Assistant Engineer. The qualifying Seafarers are A total of 68 men have there­ sailing or are about to' sail in fore received either their original engineers' berths aboard. Ameri­ licenses or upgraded existing li­ can-flag ships. censes since the program started. Eleven of the men who re­ cently passed their Coast Guard member for 18 years; Miguel A. Velez, 55, a union examinations were licensed as Third Assistant Engineers, while the twelfth man received a Second Engineer's license. The new third Engineers are: Ernest Mulieri, 47 years old, an SIU member since 1948 who sailed as fireman-water tender; James Black, 32, who sailed as a fireman-water tender and has been a member of the SIU since Bobbe Velez 1957; Christopher A. Bobbe, 42, who member since 1948 who has sailed sailed as an electrician, oiler and as a fireman-watertender and oiler; fireman-watertender as an SIU (Continued on page 10) SIU Wins Fight to Prevent Cut In Manning of Lakes Ship Cong. Edwards Says Lack of Adaiiaistratioa Support Is Major Maritime Problem, Urges Positive Policy •,'^1 j : • T< • { / i •*, •4 SEAFARERS#LOG oie^i. f- .a ^-,1 : i':: L.v •ill I t I �Page Four SEAFARERS SlU Urges Fair Shake For Shipping In Federal Food Transport Policy <$>• The Seafarers International Union has urged that all segments of the U.S. economy, including the shipping industry, be allowed to benefit from national policy relating to overseas transportation of agricultural commodities. The SIU stated its position only about eight per cent of our per cent of all exports by United before the National Advisory total foreign waterbome com­ States tankers and some 96 per Commission on Food and Fiber merce." cent of all exports carried by which has been holding hearings United States dry-cargo tramps." Half of this eight per cent con­ on various aspects of U. S. agri­ The SIU maintained that the sists of Government-aide cargoes, cultural and related trade policies. commission should first consider The commission was created by three-quarters of which are agri­ the importance of maintaining the President Johnson to consider cultural shipments sent abroad by "defense and commercial value of the Department of Agriculture, United States policy for the trans­ the American" fleet in formulating portation of foods and fibers as the SIU stated. ".. . it is easy to see how impor­ its policies. well as technical assistance and "We should make every effort surplus food distribution to needy tant these Government-financed to increase the volume of our ex­ agricultural cargoes are to the nations. American-flag merchant marine," ports, including agricultural com­ A1 Maskin, SIU Research Di­ modities both for economic and rector, presented the union's posi­ the SIU continued. "Even our humanitarian reasons," the SIU tion a week ago at a commission subsidized liners, which receive position pointed out, but not "at hearing in New York on July 13. Government assistance in both the expense of a vital and integral construction and operating The SIU spokesman told the com­ segment of our economy and our mission that today Government- spheres, probably could not con­ national defense structure—our tinue to survive without aid car­ financed agricultural exports make maritime industry." goes, since they make up nearly up the major portion of the car­ goes available to the American- half of all export cargoes which they carry." flag merchant marine. Under the 50-50 Cargo Prefer­ The SIU position explained that 30 years ago when the Mer­ ence Act, half of all Government chant Marine Act was passed the foreign-aid cargoes shipped over­ American-flag merchant navy seas must be sent in Americanmostly carried mixed general flag ships. The SIU explained to the com­ cargo of the "so-called package variety" and little agricultural mission that the nation's unsubThe United States is failing to sidized fleet "which now makes up commodities. develop its coastal fishing re­ Today, the SIU pointed out, two-thirds of our total active sources, the "richest and most ex­ fleet" is dependent for its very American-flag ships "because of the manner in which our Govern­ existence on agricultural cargoes. tensive" in the world. Representative Hastings Keith Government-aid shipments, the ment has allowed the merchant fleet to deteriorate—are carrying Union said, make up "over 70 (R-Mass.) charged in a speech be­ fore the House recently as he urged passage of a Senate resolu­ tion authorizing a survey of United States fishing. The resolution (S. J. Res. 29), now before the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative eries Comimttee, would allocate More than 90 per cent of the West Coast's eligible hospitals have $200,000 to start an inventory on been approved under Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for partici­ the population and migration of pation in the National Medicare program which went into operation fish along the nation's coasts. last week. A total of 90.8 per cent have been approved as of June 17, Representative Keith said that 1966, according to the United States Department of Health, Education without such a survey "we cannot and Welfare. make reasonable regulations for Carrol Sypber received his Sec­ fisheries, nor can we exploit these San Francisco ond Mate's license a few days ago resources." Shipping here in the port of and wasted no time in shipping He said that America's coastal San Francisco is still very active out. He said he was very pleased waters could yield 28 billion and we have plenty of jobs open to be making his first trip as a pounds of fish annually instead of for AB's, Oilers, FWTs, Electri­ mate on an SlU-vessel and hopes the present five billion pound haul. cians, Cooks and Bakers. to ship out here regularly so he Proof of the richness of the fish Paying off during the last period can keep track of his old ship­ in our coastal waters is the fact were the RIdgefield Victory, Dela­ mates. that many foreign fishing vessels ware, John €., Montpelier Vic­ Seattle are being attracted to the waters tory, and Mount Vernon Victory Shipping has been extremely off the United States. in Honolulu. good for all ratings and indica­ "My own area—Cape Cod and The Bowling Green, Trans­ tions point to continued good the Islands—has had this problem pacific and Coeur De Alene were shipping. for several years and we are, of signing on crews while the Portcourse, aware of the potential mar was in transit. Ships sched­ problem of foreign fishermen who uled to come in soon include the may not follow good conservation Pecos, Hercnles, Free America, principles and over whom our reg­ Ames Victory, Our Lady of Peace ulations have no control," he said. and Meridian Victory. The convention, he said, recog­ Walter H. Sibley, an SIU Bos'n nizes a nation's basic right to uti­ who just pulled in after an eastern lize and protect its coastal fishery seaboard vacation, is ready to sail resources and added that unless on the first ship he can get to the action is taken "it is likely that the Far East. Brother Sibley is a 20Sullivan Arsbon foreign fisherman will not auto­ year SIU man. Charies Faircloth The freighters Mauldin Victory, matically practice the convention came into town after a short vaca­ measures that we feel are neces­ Duke Victory and Fairisle had tion in Mobile to catch the Bos'n's sary." pay-offs since the last report and job aboard the freighter Delaware. Representative Keith said that Brother Faircloth, with the SIU a total of six ships were in transit. John Sullivan, a 20-year SIU the United States had better take for 22 years, has been shipping member, made his last trip out quick steps to implement the 1958 from the West Coast for the past as an oiler aboard the Delaware. Geneva Convention on Fishing two years. Jack Ryan, who has been an SIU, and Conservation of the Living Wilmington member for 16 years, is now on Resources of the High Seas. Shipping is extremely good from the beach waiting for the first Without the Senate move being this port but we still have plenty bosun's job that hits the board. passed. Representative Keith of jobs for all ratings. The Iber­ Jacob Arsbon, now sailing with pointed out, the United States will ville and Penn Victory paid off the Seattle, dropped by to let us not have the information it needs during the past shipping period know that it is a fine ship with for both conservation and exploi­ and eleven ships were in transit. a fine crew. tation of its rich seafood resource. Rep. Keith Urges U.5. Launch Study On Coust Fishing The Pacific Coast • i|;i m: July 22, 1966 LOG The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Gull Area A five-million-bushel grain elevator is planned for the New Orleans area. It will be built by the Farmers' Export Company and will have facilities for receiving grain from barge, rail and truck as well as have the necessary deep water berth for shipment overseas by ocean-going vessels. Its location in this area will mean an increase of grain ships through the port of New Orleans. here. Brother Dunn, who has been Also, the Dock Board has al­ shipping in the deck department lotted more than $758,000 for improvement of. and equipment for the last twenty years, was last on the Penn Vanguard carrying for, its port facilities. Part of the allocation is for an engineering flour to the Far East. Brother study to improve various wharves Brewer, with twenty years in the engine dept.. recently left the in the port. Ocean Anna where he was Chief New Orleans Pumpman. Also Junior F. Aus­ Joe Savoca, who has been sail­ tin, who sailed as steward on the ing for nearly 45 years, is on the Ocean Evelyn is now waiting for beach having just a ship. completed two Enjoying his stay on the beach trips on the Del is Chief Electrician J. D. Cantrell Campo as Bos'n. who last sailed on the Alcoa After Joe settles Mariner. some family mat­ John E. Sam­ ters he looks for­ uels, who recently ward to another ended a tour on Delta Line ship to the Fanwood as South America. Savoca chief cook, is re­ He said that, "the newing old ac­ Del Campo was a good ship, a quaintances good run, and especially, a good around the hall. crew." All hands were Chief Cook Woody Perkins left glad to see Sea­ Samuels the Alice Brown for medical rea­ farer Dan W. sons. He had nothing but praise Summer back in good shape after for the entire crew. TThe last eleven a year in the hospital. Sommer's months were spent on the Viet last ship was the Penn Vanguard. Nam run. Woody says he will rest Houston a couple of months, then will look Waiting for a South American forward to a steward's job on any run is A. B. C. Dammeyer whose ship, any run. last ship was the Yellowstone. Seafarer Nolan Savoie flew Dammeyer made two trips on the home from LaGuaira, Venezuela, Yellowstone and said that he'd where he left the Del Mar because like to get another .ship just like of kidney stones. Savoie is now her. Also taking in the Texas sun­ fit for duty and ready to ship. shine is W. Cosgrove, most re­ Mobile cently on the Coeur D'Alene Two SIU oldtimers B. E. Dunn Victory which just returned from and B. J. Brewer are on the beach the Far East. SIU Great Lakes District Vote Gets Underway On August 1 DETROIT—The SIU Great Lakes District Credentials Com­ mittee report on nominations for the 1966 union elections was concurred in at ports holding regular Great Lakes District mem­ bership meetings on July 18. ^ (in good standing) before they will The report was submitted in be allowed to vote. compliance with the SecretaryNomination notices and elec­ Treasurer's Pre-Balloting Report tions notices were sent to all mem­ and the Union constitution. bers at their last known address, The offices to be filled and the utilizing the union's records. No­ qualifying nominees are: Secre­ tices were also sent to all SIUtary-Treasurer, Fred Farnen; As­ Lakes District contracted vessels sistant Secretary-Treasurer, Roy and union halls for posting. Boudreau; Buffalo Agent, Stanley Credential Committee members Wares; Chicago Agent, Scotty Auelected on July 5 were Joseph Duluth Agent, Don Bensbusson; man, Arnold Perry; and Frankfort Arnold (Book No. 8680), Vern Agent, Floyd Hamner. (Frankfort Battering (Book No. 9508), and balloting is on a separate ballot Joseph Salisbury (Book No. 12in accordance with the constitu­ 710). The alternates were S. Quinlivan (Book No. 8623), William tion.) Doyle (Book No. 11753) and R. C. In determining the eligibility of all candidates, the Credentials Rafferty (Book No. 12781). Due Committee checked the seniority to the fact that J. Salisbury was shipping records and the welfare not present at 9:30 a.m. at head­ plan records, as well as the union quarters on July 16, 1966, he was replaced by elected alternate S. records. Quinlivan, in accordance with the The election will be held be­ constitution. tween August 1 and August 31, 1966. Polling places will be lo­ In addition to having been sub­ cated in all SIU Union halls in mitted and approved in those ports Duluth, Chicago, Frankfort, Al­ holding regular Great Lakes Dist­ pena, Cleveland, Detroit and Buf­ rict membership meetings on July falo as well as aboard all SIU- 18, 1966, the Credentials Commit­ Great Lakes District contracted tee report has been posted in all vessels as per the constitution. Great Lakes District Union halls, Members are reminded that they in accordance with.Article XIII, must present their full union books Section 2 of the constitution. �Juljr 22, 1966 FJA Page Five SEAF/ARERS LOG The Great Lakes by latin American Nations Aid Fleets Through Cargo Preference Laws Al Tanner, Vice-President and Fred Farnen,Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes WASHINGTON—The United States is not the only nation that supports its merchant marine through cargo preference laws and other assistance, a recently released Maritime Administration Election ballots have been mailed to all members of the Great Lakes study indicates, but it has been one of the least successful in channeling cargoes to its own vessels. District at their last known addresses, as well as all contracted vessels The report revealed that many f and all SIU halls throughout the Great Lakes District for posting. On able to attract only 8.3 percent of through cargo preference how­ June 10th the Seafarers' Log carried an article giving details on the Latin American nations are also its international waterborne com­ ever. The report found that be­ nomination and election procedures. giving extensive aid to their in­ merce to U. S.-flag ships. Nicara­ tween 1964 and 1965 the gross The Defense Department an­ '$>dividual national fleets. These He described plans for a series South American fleets, the report gua on the other hand, has been tonnage of 15 Latin American nounced that the Great Lakes able to attract 25 percent of its seagoing nations increased by ports will be given an even break of four "super-locks" on the all- notes, are also for the most part foreign waterborne trade to its 676,000 gross tons or better than in competition for government Canadian Welland Canal between government-owned and controlled. own vessels. Columbia has suc­ 9 per cent. shipping of military cargoes. Sen­ Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. He Critics within the United States ceeded to the tune of 30 percent. The report admitted that "as­ ator William Proxmire (D-Wis.) forecast that the canal would be Government have been attacking To do this, these nations have sistance in one form of another to a nation's maritime industries has applauded the decision stating that able to accommodate over a 100 the nation's 50-50 cargo prefer­ provided their merchant fleets it was long overdue, but mighty million tons of cargo in a naviga­ ence laws which, require that half with such varied indirect aids as been accepted as a necessity by welcome. Proxmire was one of tion season. Its capacity is ap­ of all U. S. Government-generated favorable tax rates, accelerated many governments. "Other nations whose entry in­ the 12 senators, who last month proximately 60 million tons and it cargoes be carried in American- depreciation, loans at low inter­ urged the department to include is expected to rise to 70 million flag ships. These critics claim that est rates, preference arrangements to maritime affairs was more re­ Great Lakes traffic in competi­ tons after the completion of cur­ our 50-50 laws are offensive and the reservation of their cabo­ cent, found that if such industries tive bidding on military cargo. rent improvements due in 1970. toward other maritime nations and tage trade to ships of their own were to survive in one of the most engender hard feelings toward the registry—plus the direct assistance competitive of international busi­ Dredging operations have been Dr. Camu made it clear that United States which could result of operating and construction sub­ nesses, they too would have to completed, opening the Calumet Canadian authorities are not think­ in retaliatory action in the area of sidies. extend one or more kinds of River to bigger ocean-going vessels ing in terms of only domestic shipping. The principle means of support­ assistance to their shipbuilding in­ for the 6.2 miles into Lake Calu­ Great Lakes traffic. He pointed Many of the Latin American ing these fleets was found to be dustries." met. Deepening of the 200 foot to the campaign of Japanese ship­ nations who complain most bitter­ wide channel from 21 to 27 feet builders to produce ever larger ly about U. S. cargo preference means full utilization of the St. laws themselves offer cargo pref­ super-carriers as the trend toward Lawrence Seaway into Chicago by erence and other subsidy aids to ships of the 25,000 ton class, and newer efforts in transportation their own national fleets. Some economies. An additional advan­ full use of the port by big lake have offered these aids for genera­ tage of enlarging the locks to ac­ carriers. tions, and many of the Latin The tanker, Transbay, paid off commodate the new super-carriers American cargo preference regu­ by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area in Lorain, Ohio which was a would be that they could handle lations are far more stringent than surprise at this time of the year, two conventional ocean ships at the U. S. law. A recent newspaper article pointed out that extreme right-wing since most deep-sea ships are out a time, thus improving traffic In general these nations have groups will attempt to infiltrate legitimate democratic organizations in on the West Coast. The crew had movement along the Seaway. also been far more successful than the hope of eventually controlling them. been aboard for five and oneEventually, Dr. Camu foresees the United States in guaranteeing The Minutemen, Birchers and others of the same like have failed half months. All hands consid­ eliminating the seven locks by cargo for it's ships, the report to sell their trash on the open market of American opinion and now ered the trip a good one. The will resort to subversion of legi- ^ replacing them with a concept of notes. that appears on the board. Lewis steward department was rewarded The U. S. for instance, has been timate groups. Labor members has -been a union member since with a vote of thanks from the four "super-locks." who have fought hard for their crew. rights as union men should re­ 1944. Also watching the board member that these are the same for a good job is Ira Wilioughby, The Transbay will be cut in people we have had to fight since Jr. His last ship was the Alcoa half and a 70 foot midsection will the beginning of the labor move­ Master. be added. It is anticipated that ment; only the names have • Norfolk the job will take a couple of changed. months. Some time in September Looking forward to a wellthe Transbay will probably crew earned rest is Walt Butterton after The College of American Pathologists, an association of about Philadelphia up again. a long trip as bosun on the Duval. 4,500 medical doctors specializing in pathology, has been charged John Pierce is spending a week A complete rebuilding of the with anti-trust conspiracy by the Justice Department. Members of with his family before he starts Also, recently off the Duval is Carl Carlson who would like to 'St. Lawrence Seaway is distinctly the college own virtually all the ^ shipping again. sign on the ship again when she on the maritime horizon, Dr. 20,000 commercial medical lab­ medical laboratory services. The Rick Rest is ready crews up after a ten day lay up. Pierre Camu, President of the St. laboratories have sales totaling in to go with the Edwin Thomas is now fit for duty Lawrence Seaway Authority of oratories in the U. S. excess of $3 billion. first bosun's job and hoping for a fireman's job Attorney General Katzenbach Canada, told a meeting of the that appears. Jim­ soon. Looking for a steward's job The civil suit filed by the Jus­ International Association of Great said that the public has been tice Department in Chicago, my Chadzak said is John Harris. His last ship was Lakes Ports of projected plans forced to pay excessive prices for stated that the association and its that he would like the Eagle Traveler. for a new and improved Seaway. blood tests, urinalysis and other members are engaged in a con­ to ride a coal ship Boston come the end of spiracy aimed at complete control Armond Ramos watching the the month. An­ of all commercial medical labora­ SIU Hosts Japanese Unionists ... Chadzak thony Adomatis board. Armond says he will take tories solely for the profit of path­ expects to be fit for duty and first job that ologists. shows. After eight The College was also charged ready to ship in the near future. months on the with making price-fixing agree­ New York beach Paul Nor­ ments under which prices for Stopping by the hall to see old ton is looking for laboratory services have been friends after paying off the Globe a floating hotel. maintained at artificially high Carrier in Norfolk was J. R. Shan­ Amos Buzzelle is levels and under which prices for non. He plans to take a rest be­ anxious to get to goods and services purchased by fore his next trip. O. P. Oakley is sea again. Buz­ laboratories from hospitals and zelle was last on other institutions have been main­ also taking a small vacation prior Ramos to looking for his next ship. Broth­ the Rohin Gray tained at artificially low levels. er Oakley was last on the Platte As a result of these actions, the where he was chief steward for as third cook. Puerto Rico Justice Department charged, the a year. P. J. Garcia is on the public has been forced to pay beach waiting for a bos'n's job A month long stand against higher prices for medical labora­ heading for Puerto Rico. Enjoy­ participating in Medicare by 25 tory services and for insurance ing the heat wave with Garcia was Puerto Rican private hospitals covering these services. The De­ F. Teti who dropped by to say ended last week when the U.S. partment said that laboratories not hello. Labor Department stated that operated solely for the profit of existing federal minimum wages Baltimore pathologists, are prevented from would not apply to hospital per­ expanding their markets because sonnel. Also in regard to Medi­ Shipping has been very good Members of the Kanagawa Regional Labor Team from Japan visited of the unreasonable restraints im­ care the Department of Health during the last period and it ap­ SIU facilities in the port of Detroit recently on a two-day inspec­ posed by the College of Pathol­ pears that it will continue for said that they will pay most of the tion tour. The group is shown at Metropolitan Airport prior to ogists. the next two weeks. Ascension bills not covered by Medicare in departing for New Orleans. Left to right, are, interpreter Matsuo; The Justice Department has Torres, a Seafarer since 1948, is cases involving impoverished pa­ K, Koono, jsresident of the Toshiba Workers Union; .T. Yoshida, asked for an injuction against on the beach waiting for an oil­ tients. of the All Japan Seamen's Union; Pat Finnerty, representing the further .monopolistic practices by er's berth. Torres was last on Eugenio Nunez took a brief SIU Great Lakes District; T. Yashuda, of the Yokohama Mitsu­ the College and an order requiring the Chilore as an oiler. Seafarer rest after an extended stay on bishi Heavy Industrial Workers Union; Fred Dough from- the whatever action is judged neces­ Oliver Lewis recently left the the Alcoa Explorer. Calixto Gon­ inited States Labor Department; H. Kuze, of the All Japan Auto sary to restore competition to the Yorkmar to get a physical check­ zalez was on the same ship and up. He's ready now for any run is ready to go again. laboratory testing industry. The Atlantic Coast Cov't Charges Doctors' Group With Anti-Trust Conspiracy �Page Six SEAFARERS July 22, 1966 LOG 'm:. QUESTION; Have you learned a good opportunity for a Seafarer any foreign languages during to learn a foreign language. your years of sailing. <|> Mashack Battle: Yes, French John Fanoll: Yes, I've learned and Spanish. I found learning a smattering of Spanish, French, Spanish easiest Indian and Japa­ since I had stu­ nese. Surprisingly, died it in high I think Japanese school. A langu­ is an easy lan­ age is learned fas­ guage to leam. ter when you Of course, I spent have to speak it some time in Jap­ to get along. Hav­ an while I was in ing shipmates the Navy. English who speak a for­ is a universal lan­ eign language also helps a per­ guage and will work for you any son to become fluent in a particu­ place in the world. I was in Sai­ lar language. However, in most gon and I think that is the most countries you will find that the difficult place to get around with­ people speak at least a little Eng­ out knowing the local language. lish. ^l> Adam Swiszczowski: I learned Portuguese after a number of trips to Brazil. I also know a little Polish and a little French. The Pol­ ish I learned at home as you might guess. The French I picked up around the M e d i t e r r anean ports that I have visited dur­ ing my years of sailing. I find that English is good almost every­ where, and it seems that Spanish is second as far as general world­ wide usage. Fazil All: Yes, I learned Dutch while on an Atlantic run. I think most Seafarers learn a foreign language after they have gone to a particular coun­ try often enough. Usually, they pick up a few impor­ tant words that will help them get around. And of course slang. I think France is the most difficult place to get around without know­ ing the native language. Edgar Vazquez: No, I never learned a foreign language. But, I have found it easy Chuck Ellis: No, I never have to get along speak­ learned a foreign language through ing Spanish and sailing. However, English. Even in I think that this is the Far East a because, of all the Seafarer can get countries I've along with Span­ been to I have ish and English. been able to get However, I think along with the two that India is the languages I al­ hardest place to get around if ready knew, Eng­ someone is not familiar with the lish and German. language. Not many people seem I have only sailed to Europe and I to be aware of English there. I have found that English or Ger­ think most Seafarers are able to man can get you around anywhere get around without speaking a for­ in Europe. Sailing certainly offers eign language. SlU of Canada Ship Narrowly Averts Head-On Collision With Oil Tanker The SIU of Canada-contracted lakes carrier Frankcliffe Hall nar­ rowly averted a collision with a large oil tanker on July 13. A rain squall had shifted an anchored, fully-loaded oil tanker into a posi­ tion where it blocked the chan- f; nel off Longue Point in the East aster that could have matched the End of Montreal Harbor. The recent New York harbor disaster, would have been probable. tanker, Petro Emperor, was heav­ The Frankcliffe Hall is owned ily loaded with high octane. by the Hall Corporation of Can­ The Frankcliffe Hall, upbound ada. It is the third ship of the in the St. Lawrence river, was a company to be involved in a col­ mere 1,000 yards from the tanker lision on the St. Lawrence in re­ before the pilot spotted it through cent years. the dense rain and mist. The The Lawrencecliffe Hall, a sis­ laker immediately dropped an­ ter ship of the Frankcliffe Hall, chor and veered aside, barely collided with the freighter Sunek missing the tanker. off the Island of Orleans. The In its efforts to avoid a colli­ vessel capsized and sank, but was sion with the tanker the Frank­ later refloated and is scheduled cliffe Hall scraped the bow of to be back in operation shortly. another anchored ship, the freight­ The Leecliffe Hall sank on Sep­ er Gloxenia, and ran aground at tember 5, 1964, after colliding a yacht club amidst a group of with the freighter Apollania, east anchored pleasure craft. Damage of Ile-aux-Coudres. to the Frankcliffe Hall and the The 20,000 ton Frankcliffe Gloxenia were described as Hall proved more fortunate than "light". There was no damage to her sister ships. After a cursory the tanker. If there had been a check of damage, the vessel con­ collision between the tanker and tinued her trip up the St. Law­ the carrier, observers felt a dis- rence to the Seaway. Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmingd;on .. San Francisco Seattle Totals Oilif ft bilmMl Wat«ri July 1 to July 14, 1966 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groui)S All Groups Class A Class E( Class C Class A Class B 0 0 1 1 7 21 17 31 24 56 3 0 9 2 4 6 4 19 11 36 0 1 0 3 6 5 4 5 9 4 1 1 3 2 1 16 14 19 18 11 6 23 37 33 49 30 14 13 43 35 6 7 2 2 12 24 11 41 17 47 6 7 1 6 9 97 117 222 151 277 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Class A 1 56 4 16 2 5 4 20 44 15 11 19 14 231 Class B 2 32 4 15 4 5 1 13 22 20 6 23 6 153 Class A 0 33 2 16 4 1 4 15 60 24 8 21 9 197 SJF TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 0 1 42 7 3 4 9 18 4 1 4 4 5 0 12 9 36 32 20 16 8 4 31 15 6 10 188 113 Class B Class C 1 1 19 18 4 5 9 4 3 0 5 5 0 2 16 4 16 5 10 23 11 5 34 22 7 8 131 107 ARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 1 28 3 17 5 4 4 9 8 3 0 1 0 2 5 0 3 0 0 6 10 13 21 30 2 18 10 18 6 4 10 11 39 14 3 4 7 137 78 117 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 24 4 171 66 32 18 102 44 16 21 10 11 9 8 75 23 127 64 135 48 19 0 50 1 36 4 811 307 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A 7 136 18 69 9 7 7 41 78 98 14 48 32 564 Class B 2 51 18 44 16 5 5 20 59 100 2 1 6 329 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 4 40 128 17 11 35 60 6 13 6 8 0 13 16 45 73 108 83 38 7 2 0 48 27 13 250 554 YOUR DOULAR'S WORTH igSeafarer's Gqide to Better Buying By Sidney Margolius A man named James L. Goddard, the new Com- special medical needs, there is no scientific basis for misisoner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, recommending routine use of dietary supplements." is putting on a determined campaign that can save Moreover, the labels will no longer use the words your family money on vitamins and medicines. "minimum daily requirements." Manufacturers have In a series of actions, Dr. Goddard is requiring been playing on these words to boast that the various drug and vitamin manufacturers to label their prod­ vitamins in their capsules, tablets or liquids provide, ucts more truthfully. Thus you, and in some cases for example, twice the minimum requirements for your doctor too, will be able to know more accurately vitamin D, five times the MDR for vitamin Bl, and what you are buying, whether you really need it, and so on. to compare values more knowledgeably. But. says the Food and Drug AdminisU-ation, the The drug and vitamin manufacturers are threaten­ "minimum daily requirement" guide it established 25 ing to kick up a row over some of Dr. Goddard's new years ago, "has been widely misunderstood and fre­ rules. But the scientific facts and the law are on his quently abused. The implication seemed to be that side, and quite evidently, he's on the consumer's side. more than the 'minimum' was beneficial to health." In his latest action, the Commissioner has clamped The FDA also points out that some vitamin sup­ down on the labeling of vitamin products and food plements contain as many as 75 ingredients, only a supplements. There is little doubt that some people few of which have any real value as food supple­ over-use such products, buying them over the counter ments. or from door-to-door salesmen without consulting a Under the forthcoming rules, such supplements will doctor first to see whether the vitamins are actually be restricted to 11 vitamins and six minerals. needed. It would even be less expensive to ask a doctor, They also should bd cheaper on that basis. But in as well as safer. Multi-vitamin preparations cost a any case, there is a wide disparity between namelot of money. While some ill people and small chil­ brand vitamin products and the private brands of dren may need vitamin supplements, most people eat large retailers. The wholesale prices indicate that the a sufficiently varied diet to get the vitamins they brand-name vitamin packages charge the public 500 require. to 600 per ce..: more than the wholesale cost. Excess vitamins of the water-soluble types are The Direct Drug Service, in Washington, D. C., merely excreted from your body, but overconsump- operated by co-ops, the Senior Citizens and the Farm­ tion of some types of vitamins may affect your well- ers' Union, sell such preparations used by older peo­ being if they accumulate in your body. ple, as "Tonic Tabs" for $1.95 per 100 tablets, com­ Unless the vitamin manufacturers manage to knock pared to $4.95 for the widely-advertised Geritol. out the proposed restrictions in forthcoming hearings, "We have become habituated to the use of drugs about six months from now you are going to see quite and automatically reach for a bottle of medicine to a change in the labels of vitamin products. They all relieve any distress we have," Dr. K. V. R. Wrightwill say on their packages: "Vitamins and minerals man, Professor of Medicine at Toronto University, are supplied in abundant amounts by the foods we told a conference of the Consumers Association of we eat. The Food and Nutrition Board of the Na­ Canada. Among other points he made: "If you have tional Research Council recommends that dietary a sore throat, don't reach for a wonder drug. Salt needs be satisfied by foods. Except for persons with and water, are a tried and true remedy." i - I �July 22, 19M SEAFARERS Pace Seven LOG i-Man, One-Vote Ruling Compjled With In 46 States The shift to population-based apportionment in the country's 50 state legislatures has almost been completed, a Congressional Quarterly survey shows. While minor adjustments still will be required in some states, the latest count shows 46 of the 50 state legislatures will enter elections this year and next with districts based substantially on the population principle. The four states which still deviate the most from the Supreme Court s one-man, one-vote" standard appear to be Lx)uisiana, Mis­ sissippi, Hawaii and Maine—but additional reapportionment is expected in all of these within the next two years. Many other states still have a few districts vap^ing to a lesser degree from the population principle and may be required to correct these defects in future years. The move toward population-based apportionment began immediately after the Supreme Court's landmark 1962 decision in Baker v. Carr and accelerated rapidly following the 1964 Reynolds v. Sims decision that made it clear that not just one but both houses of each legislature must meet the "one-man, one-vote" test. The process of achieving a clear population base of apportionment, however, has not been without political battles of proportions never before witnessed at the state legislative level. In virtually every one of the states where apportionment action oc­ curred, there was a determined but losing struggle by rural elements to retain a controlling voice. But with the prodding of the courts, the vast bulk of the states have moved decisively to change representation to reflect the new urban- suburban majorities. Reapportionment plans have been effected in 49 states since 1962. (Oregon, the only exception, already had strict population-based apportionment.) Where legislatures were hesitant or refused to act, the courts inter­ vened directly to speed legislative action or even handed down appor­ tionment plans of their own. Court-devised apportionment schemes have been ordered into effect in 12 states—Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Okla­ homa, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The U.S. Supreme Court itself has been involved in reapportion­ ment cases from 21 states since its 1962 ruling in a case in which the Tennessee General Assembly was being challenged. In addition to Tennessee, the states whose cases have been carried to the high court include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington and Wyo­ ming. The Textile Workers of America have re-elected William Pollock as president and John Chupka as secretary-treasurer at their con­ vention in Montreal. The dele­ gates approved resolutions calling for a Congressional investigation of the J. P. Stevens Co., the anti­ union Southern textile firm; at­ tacked wage guidelines in the ab­ sence of price and profit limita­ tions; supported pending civil rights legislation and supported the President on Viet Nam while calling for more economic assist­ ance to that nation. AFL-CIO president George Meany has announced a change in the regional structure of the AFLCIO along with the appointment of two regional directors. George Craig has been named director of the newly reorganized Region III and John Schreier, director of Region XI, Michigan. Under the reorganization plan Region II made up of New York and New Jersey will now cover only New York. Region IV, covering Dela­ ware, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia will exclude Delaware. The new Region III, now covering Pennsylvania will include Delaware and New Jersey. Western Greyhound Lines workers have won a six-week strike that granted them wage in­ creases, dental care for office em­ ployees and an employer-financed pension plan. The dental care program was the first in the indus­ try for the 5,500 people employed by the line. The settlement also raises wage rates for the drivers and provides for a managementfinanced pension plan. Women workers now repre­ sent 35 percent of the total work force, according to the Labor De­ partment's new 1965 Handbook of Women Workers. Women workers have accounted for more than 60 per cent of the gain in the nation's work force between 1940 and 1964. Projections indi­ cate that the present 26 million women workers are likely to in­ crease by 41 percent between 1964 and 1980, while male work­ ers will gain only 27 per cent. Half of all women workers are more than 40 years old and nearly 40 percent are 45 or older. Half of all women between the ages of 45 and 54 are in the workforce. Union, Mississippi, was the site of a victory by the United Furni­ ture Workers of America. The union not only faced stiff com­ pany opposition, but also had to contend with harrassment by the Ku Klux Klan. Both company and Klan were repudiated in an NLRB election when the UFWA came out on top 85-42. Klan members spread racist rumors and prevented the union from finding a hall where all workers could meet. Workers solved that problem by meeting outdoors in a field. The company equated a vote for the union as a vote for the NAACP. Workers responded by wearing union buttons on the job. What's the Matter With Uncle Sam? The position of the U.S. as a major polit­ ical and economic power demands that it have a first-rate shipping industry. Instead, it has a fifth-rate industry, and except for the resurgence of shipping activity necessi­ tated by the demands of the Viet Nam con­ flict, its decline would be continuing even now. Foreign maritime nations, which under­ stand the importance of their merchant fleets and are determined to assure their growth and expansion, are not unhappy with the plight of U.S. shipping. In fact they fervently hope that our Government's indifference and sabotage of the American maritime industry continues. They hope for the day when the U.S. flag-ships would be driven from the seas and they could take over its functions and they could deal with the U.S. as a "havenot" nation in respect to a merchant marine and all that it would imply. The attitude of the foreign maritime nations is not difficult to understand. It is based on their own self-interest. What is difficult to accept is that our own Government is pushing us toward the point where, if there is not a reversal of attitude and policy, the U. S. could become a nation without a merchant marine. The basic argument for allowing the mer­ chant marine to dwindle as advanced by the so-called advisors to our Government seems to boil down to "foreign-flag ships are cheaper." Well, so is everything else that is produced abroad. Workers and industries outside the U. S. do not participate in the American standard of living. If the Government atti­ tude toward maritime was extended to other American industries and the concept was to favor foreign industries which produce at lower costs and wages than our own, then you could kiss America goodbye. It is Government's responsibility to pro­ tect the American standard of living and to do so by providing the atmosphere and poli­ cies that makes it possible for every segment of our economy to grow and share in the national prosperity. It applies to maritime as it does to other U. S. industry. A Healthy Reversal The failure to repeal section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act was in part due to the neg­ ative attitude of the nation's press. Too often the editorial pages parroted the management cliches whereby "right to work" was pictured as the last stand for free enterprise in America. Too often there was no presenta­ tion of the labor viewpoint. An editorial entitled "Right to Work Laws a Fraud," which appeared in the Dominion News of Morgantown, W. Va., is a healthy reversal of the standard editorial on 14(b). The News points out that right to work laws do "not give anyone the right to work but rather give him the dubious privilege to be unorganized and at the mercy of any employer." "Right to Work" is a catchy slogan cal­ culated to appeal to the American sense of fair play and the protection of individual rights. In fact the principle of "right to work" is hypocritical doubletalk. It denies the laborer his basic right: the right to organize and bargain collectively for decent wages and conditions. The editorial explains that "the union shop is not compulsory unionism," but rather that it is a "basic principle that a worker benefiting from collective bargaining should pay his share and not become a freeloader." "Right to work" laws, the editorial points out, deny to labor what is unquestioned among professional and business groups. These laws are less than subtle efforts at union busting. The Dominion News has named them for what they are: frauds— frauds perpetrated not only against the work­ ing man, but against the general public. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG The we miMA- <• IIUI f! J. i|:" iff A , ' ,1 July 22, 1966 t'i ^ .V ' . • ij ,. " 1 ^ A . ^ �Jnlr 22, 1966 O VER the last twenty years the U.S. economy has been expanding steadily. In 1945, the gross national product was 213.6 billions of dollars; in 1964 the gross national product had advanced to 622.6 billions of dollars. In recent years the gross national product has been increas­ ing at the rate of better than 5 % annually. — In the same period the nation's foreign com­ merce has more than doubled. But the U.S. mari­ time industry has been declining dangerously during this period of boom and prosperity. While there were some 5,(K)0 US ships in 1945, there are today less than 1,000 active vessels. The U.S. shipping industry, like other domestic industries, provides jobs for thousands of seamen and other workers in the building and repair yards and in the many allied and related service indust­ ries. The seamen who man the ships are paid wages based on-the U.S. standard of living. Mari­ time workers and the industry generally contribute to the economy by the payment of taxes to the Federal Government and to states and municipali­ ties. The industry and its workers are an integral part of the American economy. In these respects maritime is like any other domestic industry. I SEAFARERS LOG given a wide range of support by their own govern­ ments to assure that they are able to compete effectively. W HILE U. S. shipping is allowed to suffer and deteriorate from the effects of lower cost, low-wage, foreign competition, most other American industries are protected against such competition by various means, among them protective tariffs—taxes which are placed on im­ ported raw materials and manufactured goods that compete in the American market with Amer­ ican products. This form of protection, in addition to a range of other forms of assistance to assure their con­ tinued functioning, is made available by our Gov­ ernment to virtually every U. S. industry con­ fronted with foreign competition. The qamera manufacturing industry is protected. The watch making industry is protected. So are the drug, plastics, chemical, petroleum, textiles, sugar, wear­ ing apparel, steel and auto industries. Without the tariff and the other forms of assistance and protection which these industries receive from Government, it is certain that they would be in the same danger of extinction that U.S. maritime now faces. TTOW long, for example, could the American XI auto industry survive, if Tower cost foreign cars could be shipped into this country and sold in our cities more cheaply than comparable American cars? Not long. Without the protec­ tion of tariff, Detroit would become a ghost city in no time and American auto workers would be lucky to work a few weeks a year, until the indus­ try disappeared entirely. That is why a tariff is Pmge Nine N an imported watch valued at $10.00 there is a tariff of $2.25, plus 35 % of the value plus 12ViC for each jewel. Thus there is a tax of approximately $3.15 on a watch valued at $10.00. On drugs the tariff amounts to 25% of the value. In many chemical products there is a tax amounting to half of the value of the products. Similar protection is given in the form of quotas and tariffs on sugar and petroleum pro­ ducts. Protection is also provided for the domes­ tic plastics industry, textile industry, apparel in­ dustry, automobile and steel and others. If protective tariffs, depletion allowances, im­ port quotas and other forms of assistance and protection are deemed essential for most Ameri­ can domestic industry, what is the logic and sense in saying that in respect to shipping this nation should depend for the carriage of its foreign com­ merce on foreign flag vessels because they are O cheaper—as many responsible for establishing policy have been ad­ vocating? If the American maritime industry is forced to compete with low cost foreign competition with­ out support or assistance from our Government, then it surely cannot survive. But then neither could any oAer American industry survive if it was forced to compete with low cost foreign in­ dustry without the protections they now enjoy. T is extremely dangerous for anyone concerned with the preservation of American standards to accept the concept that American industry should be protected against foreign competition—• with the exception of the American maritime industry. Such a concept has within it the seeds of destruction of the American standard and the American economy. If the U. S. shipping is cut adrift and allowed to sink for the lack of Government protection, what assurance is there that the same line of reasoning will not be applied next to the camera industry which under such circumstances would also surely die? And then to the drug industry, and to textiles, to chemicals, to wearing apparel land so on, down the line. I N one other respect, however, the Maritime industry is unlike any other segment of our economy. And in this difference lies the rea­ son that the U. S. shipping industry has not been able to share in the expanding Ameriean economy; in fact, while the economy generally expands, while other industries grow and prosper, the U. S. shipping industry continues to decline. The reason for. this difference between the State of the mari&ne industry and other key industries is that our Government does not assist or protect maritime in the same way it does other industries. placed on a foreign made car sold in the United^ States. In virtually every industry the story is Because of its pecuUar nature, U. S. shippings faces problems uiilike those of the rest of the the same. For no U, S. industry can compete economy. For example^ the shipping industry with goods and services from abroad if we are must compete on a more open Gompetitive market to maintain the American standard of living which than industries based and operating in the United: has made this nation a major economic and States.; In seeking cargo in the open marketpolitical power. both in the United States and abroad—American ; The U. S. shipping industry makes an impor­ Our nation is quite obviously determined to vessels>must compete directly with vessels of na­ tant contribution to the American economy and maintain the Americanv standard of living by tions whose crews are paid less than American to the well being of all American citizens. It is protecting domestic industry against the otherwise^ seaman, just as auto workers, textile workers^i : in the national interest that the United States services. '.isteel workers, watch makers, and all other work-^ I have a thriving shipping setup, one that shares ' era in foreign nations are paid less than their For example, on camera equipment brough|£3^ f in our expansion and development as a nation. iitoerican counterparts. in from abroad, tariffs must be paid ranging from Should the American maritime industry he aban­ TMiile the American maritime industry must || 12 to 25 percent of the value of the producti On doned, the effects will not be felt alone by marl' also meet the higher U. S. safety and opera- • a motion picture camera of $:^ value or higher, , : time workers. The whole nation will be affected rion^ standards, it must compete with forei^ - a tariff of 12 to 15 percent of the vahie is im^^ t, and weakened. ijh^^hich„amiiee of these standairia:an^ i|||ased, in addition to $50 per camerav Thttt, Ghp'' The maritime indnstiy's ooe for survival and further able to operate morc <dieaply^|gi^ $100 camcmr;: a nrinimum tariff of ;$70 is ; ii^ ''v-'ilfe'a „ �•?'-1 i. •1" Page Ten Jnlr 22, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG 46th SlU Member Is Lkensed To Sail As Ship's Engineer i I- r -• 1; One of the sharpest critics of United States pol­ fundamental to any kind of disarmament by iieaty icy in Viet Nam is the noted American columnist has long been evident to those who have worked Walter Lippmann, whose articles appear in News­ on the problem. The Chancellor's willingness to week magazine and in hundreds of newspapers submit the whole German military power to inter­ throughout the nation. They are widely read here national inspection is, therefore, as definite an and abroad and many people consider his views on evidence of good faith as it was in his power to international affairs as authoritative. In regard to offer the world. Viet Nam, Lippmann contends that the U. S. ex­ For the address itself, both as to its substance aggerates the threat of Communist expansion and and its manner, there must be a very high degree of Communist China's aspirations to dominate of general approval. The difficulty, which will Southeast Asia. cause the world to be reserved in its judgment, Lippmann's views are no doubt shared by other will come from trying to reconcile it with the Americans, but what makes his particularly sig­ Nazi propaganda, with Herr Hitler's own speeches nificant is that he is, as a syndicated columnist, an in the past, with the recent speeches of some of influence on public opinion. His estimate today of his own ministers, with the ruthless injustice of the character and aims of Communist totalitarian­ the treatment meted out to the German Jews, with ism recalls how he underestimated another totali­ the violence of the attack, as symbolized by the tarian regime—Hitler's Nazi setup in Germany— burning of the books, upon the spirit of peace and back on May 19, 1933. Although it was already international comity. How does one reconcile the clear that Hitlerism was bent on the destruction of genuinely statesman-like address with official words the liberty of minorities and trade unionists, Lipp­ and official actions that have caused consternation mann urged the world to believe that Hitler was throughout the civilized world? There will be some who will say that the address sincere in his desire for peace and urged the world to accept "the evidence of German goodwill and is merely a shrewd maneuver and that it must seek by all possible means to meet it and justify it." be rejected as insincere. I do not take this view. The suffering and destruction that Hitler later The truer explanation, I believe, is that we have visited on the world underscored the error of heard once more, through the fog and the din, the Lippmann's judgment. Lippmann's readers today hysteria and the animal passions of a great revolu­ should weigh his evaluation of Hitler's foreign tion, the authentic voice of a genuinely civilized policy as set down in his article of May 19, 1933, people. I am not only willing to believe that, but reprinted below against his current judgment on it seems to me that all historical experience compels one to believe it. The idea that any people is Viet Nam. intrinsically outcast has no foundation except in ignorance and cupidity. It was an intolerable idea when it was applied to the German nation and It was evident from the first impression of Hen- written like the Treaty of Versailles, and it is an Hitler's speech that he had chosen the path opened intolerable idea when it is applied now by the to him by President Roosevelt, and that the im­ Germans themselves to an integral part of their mediate crisis had therefore been surmounted. A own nation. To deny today that Germany can close reading of the full English text of the address speak as a civilized power, because uncivilized is even more reassuring. In so far as words can things are being said and done in Germany, is in bind the actions of a people the Chancellor went itstelf a deep form of intolerance. Like all in­ further than any one had dared to hope in offering tolerance it betrays a lack of moral wisdom, in specific guarantees that he does not wish to disturb this case the moral wisdom of religious insight the peace. Not only was he definitely reassuring into the dual nature of man. on those very points which are at the root of the Those who have that wisdom will pass judgment European political disorder, but in the manner upon the actions of men but never upon their which he employed to present the German case whole natures. Who that has studied history and no fair-minded person can fail to recognize that cares for the truth would judge the French people the bitter truculence of the Nazi propaganda was by what went on during the Terror? Or the British singularly lacking, and that Herr Hitler remained people by what happened in Ireland? Or the Amer­ strictly within the limits of honest indignation at ican people by the hideous record of lynchings? the injustices and humiliation to which Germany Or the Catholic Church by the Spanish Inquisition? had been subjected. Or Protestantism by the Ku-Klux-Klan? Or the The specific assurances are to be found in his Jews by their parvenus? Who then shall judge discussion of the problem of the frontiers. Thus, finally the Germans by the frightfulness of war after saying that Versailles had failed to find a times and of the present revolution? If a people is solution of the eastern boundaries which "met to be judged solely by its crimes and its sins, all Poland's understandable claims just the same as the peoples of this planet are utterly damned. Such Germany's natural rights," the Chancellor stated judgments can produce only the deepest kind of that "nevertheless no German government will of anarchy. The civilized judgment, on which de­ its own volition break an agreement that cannot pends all the possibilities of a decent human life, be abrogated except by substituting a better one. requires that men, while condemning and resisting However, this acknowledgment of the legal char­ evil deeds, should be unfaltering in their faith in acter of such a treaty can only be a general one. and their response to the healing impulses of their Not only the victor has claims to the rights granted fellow men. therein, but also the vanquished. The right to So the outer world will do well to accept the demand revision of this treaty, however, is founded evidence of German goodwill and seek by al on the treaty itself. As the motif and measure of possible means to meet it and to justify it. He; its demand, Germany desires nothing but the ex­ Hitler has said that "the generation of this youn; periences thus far attained, and the undeniable Germany, which in its life hitherto came to kno findings of logical, critical reason." Unless I am only the distress, misery and woe of its own people, greatly mistaken, this is the most definite pledge has suffered too tremendously under the madness that has yet been given by any German govern­ of our time to intend to inflict the same upon ment that it would pursue its .claim for revision others." It is the intention of the young Germany within the framework of the Covenant of the which Adolph Hitler leads that has troubled man­ League of Nations. For it is in the Covenant, most kind, as the German Chancellor must know from particularly in Article XIX, that the right of the the reports of every honest German diplomat and "vanquished" to appeal to the "findings of logical, emissary in the outer world. He will find that critical reason" is stipulated. the further he can go to prove that it is not the This pledge as to the territorial ambitions of intention of young Germany to inflict upon others Germany was supplemented by a specific offer the misery and humiliation it has suffered, the which is certainly of the utmost importance. This greater will be Germany's dignity and power in, was in the Chancellor's emphasis on that part of the council of nations. For the world, and most' the MacDonald plan, which is also a fundamental certainly the American part of it, desires neither requirement of the French plans, that armaments that Germany should be morally isolated or poli­ should be subjected to international supervision. tically encircled or economically destroyed, and What is important here is that he offered, provided every interest of the American nation is to prevent other nations took a similar position, to submit that from happening. This is not 1914. As world not only the Germany army to international super­ power is now distributed, Germany can become vision, but all the semi-military and semi-official isolated or encircled only in so far as she rejects organizations, such as the Nazi storm troops and the common standards of civilized men and by the Steel Helmets. That such supervision of all deliberate injustice or calculated violence cuts her­ kinds of actual and potential military force is self off from the confidence of mankind. (Continued from page 3) Joseph Zeschitz, 49, an elevenyear union member who sailed as a fireman-watertender; Richard Ranly, 43, who sailed with the SIU for 14 pars in all engine department ratings; William Biskas, 48, a member of the SIU for 21-years has sailed as a fireman-watertender and oiler; Alfred Davis, 35, has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1962 as its kind in maritime history. It allows engine department seafar­ ers to obtain instruction in pre­ paration for their Third Engineer's License, their Temporary Third Engineer's License, or their ori­ ginal Second Assistant Engineer's Rodriguez Michaels Barnes a wiper, fireman-watertender and tankerman. Jim Smith, 47, an SIU member since 1939 who sailed as electri­ cian; Walter Dawson, 39, a five-year union member, who shipped as a fireman-watertender, oiler and pumpman; Harry Mitchell, Jr., 26, who joined the union in 1964 and sailed as a fireman-watertender and oiler; License in either steam or motor vessel classifications. The training school is opermeals, hotel lodging and subsis­ tence payment of $110 per week while in training. Engine department Seafarers are eligible to apply for any of the upgrading programs if they are 19 years of age or older and have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. watch standing time in the engine Ranly Zeschitz Davis Thomas Barnes, 31, an SIU member since 1956, who sailed as oiler; Thomas Scanlon, 33, a 10-year SIU man, with ratings of oiler and fireman-watertender; William McChesney, 56, fire­ man-watertender and oiler, who has been an SIU member for 15 years. The Seafarers who obtained Dawson their Second Engineers licenses are: Charles Michaels, 50, an SIU member for 10 years, who sailed as electrician; Adolph Rodriguez, 36-years old, who has been a member of the SIU 10 years and sailed as a fireman-watertender. The SIU-MEBA District 2 training program is the first of Biskas department, plus six months ex­ perience as a wiper or equivalent. The joint Union training pro­ gram was instituted to enable Seaated under a reciprocal agreement between the SIU and District 2 of MEBA. SIU men who enroll in the program are provided with farers to obtain their licenses and to help meet the shortage of mar­ ine engineers arising from the Viet Nam crisis. McChesney Smith Mitchell Scanlon The joint SIU-MEBA District 2 licensed engineers training pro­ gram is the first opportunity that unlicensed seamen have had to obtain a license and employment as engineers, at no cost to them­ selves. SIU engine department men in­ terested in the program should ap­ ply immediately, or obtain addi­ tional informatioil at any SIU hall, or directly at SIU headquar­ ters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, N. Y. 11232. The telephone number is HYacinth 9=6600. CASH BENEFITS PAID Hospital Benefits . . . Death Benefits .... Disability Benefits , Maternity Benefits Dependent Benefits Optical Benefits . . . . Out-Patient Benefits Number of Benefits 6,610 47 870 43 675 966 5,373 Amount Paid 68.541.90 $ 113,020.83 130,500.00 8,507.32 134,726.05 14.510.91 37,899.50 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFiT5 PAID THIS PERIOD 16^)35 $1A>83,806.23 �Jalr 22, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG lod# Pension Possible To The EditoR I have been an SIU pensioner for eight years and I wanted to sit down and write you a letter expressing my thanks and my appreciation to the SIU for maktnjg it possible. Back in 1942,1, and probably most of my fellow seafarets, never dreamed it would someday be possible for a seaman to reI tire on pension. The Union has I made this possible and words cannot express my gratitude. Many dianks to the SBU. William Pat DriscoH LETTERS !f To The Editor • • = fhanks Seafarers For Condolences |To Bie EditoR j I wish to thank all the crewihembers aboard the Canton Vic­ tory for their kindness and the help they extended to me after I the death of ray mother. It l^rtainly was a pleasure to be .jjll; associatedWith them all. BIDIe L. Masoni. Seafarer Criticizes Rsjnaway Shippers To the EdiftKR I read in the last issue of the that Liberia heads the list if ship tonnage lost by wreck foundering. This is sonaeling that should come as no irprise to seafarers. It has long been known that iberia is a favorite haven for idy U. S. shipowners. It is ipt only a risk for them to send argoes on these ships but the :ieamen who sail these vessels do |M> at an unnecessary risk to their |wn liv^s: Many of these ships lire death traps. In addition, ,!|:onditions for seamen and wages ^re way behind the times, i It is time for the United States j|3overnment to close the tax loopholes that permits these ship fowners to run away to Liberia ^nd other runaway flag nations. I The United States also has |the dubious honor of leading the |ist in ship scrapping, another ample of this country's lack f eiSbrt in keeping the Mer;hant Marine among the world's leadei^o.-;;; Altos'^ WStehriDL ieafarersWidovif frat^ul to SIU I T wish to express my fhahks id gratitude to the SIU for the lost sympathetic letter I reUpon the death of my lusband. I would also like to thank the tmion for the death benefit check. jMy son and I deeply appreciate all the kindness and considerar tion extended to us by the union. Mr& Mabdl S, Marini^. Gordon Marbuiy^ Shipping Helpful TotheEdltoR 1 am grateful that the SIU and other maritime unions are doing such a fine job in trying to prod the Government into action on a ; of our merchant fleet. Perhaps, stmn our government officials will come to the realization that our nation needs a Merchant Manne, but for the time being the unions nrust remind the gov­ ernment of the vital role the merchant marine plays in the health and welfare of our coum try. Washmgton has been seem­ ingly indifferent to the future of Merchant Marine and the many men who are dependent on the merchant marine for their liveli­ hoods. I am thankful for the fight that the SIU and other maritime un­ ions are waging is behalf of the American seamen. lohnRawlii^ Praises Alice Brown StewardUepaffmeht To The EdftoR There are two plaques dis­ played on the Saloon mess bulk­ head of the Alice Brown which read; "In recognition of their maintaining the highest stand­ ards of cleanliness and sanitary excellence, and for achieving a perfect score of 100% ." I'd like to use this as the basis for a com­ mendation to the steward depart­ ment aboaid the Alice Brown. In addition, I'd like to say, the officers and crew of this vessel deeply appreciate the high stand­ ards of cleanliness and culinary excellence the steward depart­ ment maintained aboard ship. AtS far as we are concerned, these men are number one. With special emphasis and commendation, to Mr. Woodrow W. (Woody) Perkins, chief cook, who never for one meal let up oh his culinaiy genius hnd who never failed to deliver up an epicurean delight. To quote his motto, "Seasoning is to food as charm Is to a woman. It can only make it better." To a Teal menace to naviga­ tion, the bane of all dieters, Mr. Leon Franklin, for his never ceasing efforts to provide pas­ tries and other delists that both ^ please the palate and broaden the waistline, my genuine vote o| thanks. Mr. Duane Hendricks; genius of the vegetable arts, who mak^ Our canned stuff taste like it came straight from the gar­ den, a full round of applause fpr his efforts. -V,, To all other membera of the steward department, a vote of thanks for a job well done. Since my own personal experience is limited to saloon messman Char­ lie Johnson, I'd iike to say that I have never in all my years at sea been treated so well nor served so well and expertly. I think Charlie is wasting his talents at sea, he should be at the Waldorf Astoria. Don't think that Mr, Brosig, our Chief steward is forgotten. I've saved hira for last. His ad­ ministration has made possible a all the service, good food, good will and harmony throughout his department and reflected throughout the entire ship. I'd like to thank him and wish him well on hjs forthcoming retire­ ment. The industry will lose a good man. . This letter will not only be ; read to the* entire crew aboard the S, S. Alice Brown, but will be .sent to the Seafarer's Log. I want the entire membership:^.!© know and appreciate these men as we aboard this vessel do, L. H. Howard. M ' tf. E. Cohen. Chief Page Eleven WHitmr Of 7965 StU Sthofarship Graduates College WiOi Honors Karen Hilyer, a 1962 SIU scholarship winner, graduated in June with honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, N. J., and is now working as an actuary trainee. Karen is the daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Vincent Hilyer of Bergenfield, N. J. In a letter to the SIU, she ex­ pressed her thanks to the union for "The assistance you have given me throughout my college career. I owe the Seafarer's Union much more than just thanks. I hope I can always honor them by saying they sponsored my college career." Karen maintained a fine scho­ lastic record graduating "Cum Laude." A math major, she minored in English and was a member of the Dean's List. Her hobbies include reading, sports, dressmaking and art. In the sum­ mer of 1964 Karen also took a course in Logic. Karen is a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels High School in Fort Lee, N. J. In high school she was president of her art class and won numerous Karen Hilyer, an SIU scholarship winner and a 1966 graduate with awards for her work. Karen was honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University, is shown with her father. also a member of the Catholic Seafarer Vincent Hilyer and her mother, Rita, at h"er High School Youth Organization. graduation in 1962. Karen is now working as an actuary trainee. Karen's father, Vincent Hilyer, The SIU Scholarship Plan is grams of its kind, and Seafarers sails aboard SlU-contracted rail­ recognized as one of the most as well as their children are eli­ road tugs in the port of New York. liberal no-strings-attached pro­ gible to compete for the awards. Hilyer served in the Infantry En­ gineers during World War II. He is a native of New York City. The SIU scholarship plan has been operating on an annual basis for the past 13 years. Of the 68 awards to date 44 have gone to the dependents of SIU men, and 24 have been awarded to Seafarers themselves. Bill Cahlan, ship's quar­ termaster. keeps steady hand on wheel as captain, John P. Emmans observes view on the radar screen. _ Michele Snyder, born June 17, 1966, to the John Snyders, Brooklyn, New York. Car! Edward Willis, born April 10, 1966, to the Thomas Willis, Winnsboro, Texas. <t> Lori Patricia Currie, born May 7, 1966, to the Norman Curries, Baltimore, Md. 4/ June Nandkeshwar, born June 22, 1966, to the R. Nandkeshwars, Brooklyn, New York. — Diann Schrieber, born May 6, 1966, to the A. Schriebers, Biloxi, Miss. — 4/ — Willard Huggins, an oiler' from Mobile, takes advan­ tage of haircutting talents of Robert N. McRight and gets. quick trim. ' iMkBoscin' Tex Alexander I drops by the galley to ' chat with Chief Cook Bill ay thanks of crew for first-rate chow. John Anthony Forhes, bom June 17, 1966, to the John Forbes, Mobile, Ala. Amy Cahral, born June 16, 1966, to the J. Cabrals, Bristol, R.I. — 4^ — James Richard Logan, born June 27, 1966, to the J, Logans, Valley Stream, N. Y. <|> Sheriil Amundsen, born June 24, 1966, to the C. Amundsens, Jif., Port Arthur, Texas. Ray Cranford (standing) pays visit to fellow oiler.; Eddie Wisenhandt, The Seafarers hail from the same area in Alabama, • �!1 Page Twelve July 22, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG FINAL DEPARTURES I When hot weather rolls around, there's nothing like a dip in the pool and that is what the crew of the Alice Brown (Bloomfield) can look forward to, Woodrow (Woody) Perkins informs us. The crew and officers are constructing a swimming pool for the return trip from Viet Nam. This will surely be the favorite form of ^ recreation until the vessel deck department. Mail is coming arriving regularly as the ship heads for Yokohama. A suggestion was reaches Wilmington, N. C., and in regularly. made not to use the galley as a the payoff. A vote of thanks was passageway since it is already Two new additions to the stew­ extended the steward department crowded. for the truly outstanding job they ard department made a big hit with the crew of did, according to the Meridian Vic­ A 16mm sound projector was meeting secretary tory (Waterman), purchased by the crew of the Steel Frank Brink. meeting secretary Recorder (Isth­ Ship's delegate Edward Martin mian) out of the Tom Gannon re­ writes. Eugene ship's funds, meet­ quested seafarers Salvador, chief ing secretary An­ to familiarize steward and gel Seda writes. themselves with Thomas Robin­ Films will be rent­ the shipping rules. son, chief cook ed in San Fran­ Mail was received Robinson Gannon have both done cisco, with the $10 periodically, there fee contributed by were no beefs and only a little dis­ such a fine job that Robinson was voted ship's delegates and Salva­ Seafarers aboard puted overtime. Gannon said the Palmer dor, meeting secretary. The entire the vessel. Meet­ entire crew was cooperative and steward department came in for ing chairman Charles Palmer re­ the trip was a pleasant one. a vote of thanks for the excellent ports the projector cost $250. By­ food they prepared. The vessel has ron C. Barnes, ship's delegate re­ Edward Laroda was elected new been shuttling to Saigon for about ports everything is running ship's delegate by acclamation eight months, now. Robinson re­ smoothly with no beefs. Barnes aboard the Robert ports the crew is hoping a fieet replaced Palmer as delegate, the D. Conrad (Mari­ post office can be set up soon in latter getting a vote of thanks time Operations). Saigon to speed up mail delivery. from the crews for a job well done. Tokyo is a swing­ Some painting is in store for ing port, crew members report the crew of the Wingless Vic­ tory (Consoli­ and they had a dated Mariners), good time while meeting chair­ ashore there. man, M. Casa­ Meeting secretary Smith nova reports. The M. P. Smith re­ ports that the crew is looking for­ messroom, pantry ward to returning to New York and galley are on after visiting Adak, Victoria and the list and deck Panama. Due to a water shortage, department sea­ seafarers aboard the vessel have farers will be Casanova all been doing their part in con­ brushing up soon. serving water. There has been Larry Santa Ana, meeting secre­ some disputed overtime in the tary, writes that chairs in the rec­ reation room have been fixed. Everything is running smoothly and there are no beefs. — 4^ — •fr- — 4^ — Adams Brothers Of the SlU Joseph Vanacor, 36: Brother Vanacor died of a heart attack on April 29, in New Orleans, La. He was a tugboat captain employed by the Coyle Lines. Brother Vanacor was born in Westwe"^ •, La. and resi .d in New Orlta.iS. A member of the SIU Inland Boatman's Union, he last sailed on the MV Mobile. He is survived by his wife, Doris. Burial was in Westwego. 4^ Richard Seiling Please get in touch with your wife, Mary, in San Francisco in regard to your income tax papers, as soon as you can. vl> Peter F. Di Capua Please contact your sisters as soon as possible, in regard to an urgent matter. <1> C. J. Rollins Please contact, Floyd Rollins at 199 Messick Road, Poquoson, Va., as soon as you possibly can. — 4^ — Roland Lanoue Please contact headquarters as soon as possible. They are holding your check from J. H. Winchester & Co., Inc. ItEION f AYOFP? I.EAVE CLEAN SHIP^ 'i Seafarers are reminded that; when they leave a ship after ; articles expire in a foreign port, the obligation to leave a cleeh i ship for the next crew is the same as in any JStateside port^ j Attention to details of house­ keeping and efforts to l|ave quarters, messrooms and other Working Spaces clean will heappreciated by the new crew, it comes One of the problems of being a seafarer is long absences away from home but the crew of the R. E. Webster (Kinsmen) has solved that prob­ lem. The crew has each chipped in a quarter for phone calls, meet­ ing chairman Ro­ Sampson bert Sampson writes. The money was given to Joseph Mikloczak, engine room delegate for safe keeping. Now seafarers can talk to their families on those long voyages. Another item to keep the crew happy is the new coffee urn in the galley, the old one gave it's last cup. Chocolate milk will be provided, awnings fore and aft and two deck benches for the crew. All the com­ forts of the home for Webster crewmembers. 4^ Eddie (left) and shown on Earl's northern in Viet chance meeting Earl Adams are ship, the TransNam after their in a local bar. Two seafaring brothers discov­ ered it's a small world after all during a recent trip to Viet Nam. When Eddie Adams walked into a local bar, he saw his brother Earl having a couple of cool ones. "Boy, were we surprised," Eddie told the Log. Not only was this the first time they had met while shipping out, it was also their father's birthday. "We went to town and had a party," Eddie said. Earl, who was crew messman on the Transnorthern, spent the night on his brother's ship, the Fairisle. Eddie was Bos'n on the Fairisle. "He made me sleep on a cot and on the deck," Eddie relates. Eddie is headed back to Viet Nam as Bos'n on the Southwestern Vic­ tory, while Earl returned home to visit his new bom daughter. Nollie Towns resigned his post as ship's delegate on the Oceanic Cloud (TransWorld) with a vote of thanks from the crew. He wants to give someone else a SIGN LETTERS shot at the job, meeting secretary I'or obvious reasons the i.OG J. M. Nelson re­ cannot print any letters other TOWTIS ports. R. Spencer conimunicatiyns sent ii>' Seaf'tirers is the new ship's unless (,he atithor' signs his name. delegate. Jack Trusclair says all if circumstances jiisiify.'the I'OG hands are asked to keep the laun­ will withhold a signature on re­ dry and recreation rooms clean. quest. There are no beefs and mail is — 4^ — 4^ Hazen Schneider, 60: Pneumo­ nia proved fatal to Brother Schnei­ der, June 10, in Community Me­ morial Hospital, Mackinaw City, Mich. A member of the Engine department, he joined the union in Detroit. He was born in Michigan and resided in Mackinaw City with his wife, Irene. Schneider sailed as an oiler, FWT. Burial was in Aloha Township Cemetery, Sheboygan, Mich. Meet in Viet Joe Balatbat, 62: Heart failure claimed the life of Seafarer Joe Balatbat in Yokahama, Japan, on June 15. A mem­ ber of the engine department, he ^ sailed as a wiper. I\M: Balatbat joined the SIU in the port of Seattle, where he resided with his wife, Iva May. Brother Balatbat was a native of the Philip­ pines. He served two years in the Navy. The body was returned to the United States for burial. 4^ Frank Kubek, 58: Heart dis­ ease claimed the life of Brother Kubek in Bayonne, N. J., June ' 16. He was born in Bayonne, where he made his home with his wife, /'i Hohanna. Kubek = " sailed in the stew­ ard department where he was a chief cook. His last ship was the Linfield. The seafarer joined the union in the port of Norfolk. Burial was in Bayonne. James William Cox, 53: Brother Cox died of an intestinal ailment in Pampanga, Philippine Islands, on March 5. Born in West Virginia, he join­ ed the SIU in New York in 1948. Brother Cox sailed with the Steward de­ partment. He was in the U.S. Ma­ rines from 1937 to 1947. Sur­ viving are his wife, Lottie S. Cox of Baltimore, Md.; and their seven children, Patricia, James, William, David, Lonnie, Marcella and Phyl­ lis. Brother Cox was buried in Fairfield, Calif. — 4.— Frederick Burrus, 39: A heart attack claimed the life of Sea­ farer Burrus on May 21, in Nags Head, N. C. Brother Burrus had sailed in the deck department as a bosun and AB. He joined the union in the port of Norfolk. Broth­ er Burrus was born in Manteo, N. C. He is survived by his fa­ ther, Orlando Burrus of Manteo. Burial was in Wanchese, N. C. — 4^ — Joseph Lae, 49: A nerve ail­ ment caused the death of Brother Lae at the U. S. Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans, La., May 2 8. Born in New Or­ leans where he made his home, the seafarer sailed in the steward de­ partment. His last vessel was the Alice Brown. He is survived by his widow, Alda. Burial was in New Orleans. John Buttimer, 51: A lung ail­ ment claimed the life of Brother Buttimer at the U. S. Public Health Service in New Orleans, La., March 2. He was born in Georgia > and resided in Mobile, Ala., where he joined the SIU. The sea­ farer sailed in the engine department. Surviving is his wife, Louise. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery, Mobile. Editor, .-V SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 • 1I • v. • ...l 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS tO(5—please puf nty I name on your mailing jiist, rtvinf tnfprmoMon) • NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY 4 •. StATE -I : ZIP,I TO AVOID .bWUCATtON!; If y6o ar^ an old subscriber land 6f address, please give your fenner address below: change :j| | ADDRESS ^'7Y K'SHS ^ STATE ZfP,\ I - �Julr 22, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Sill Lifeboat Class No. 155 Casts Off Page Thirteen SIU Man Records Events of Big Blow That Struck His Ship Off Fla. Coast Sailing through a hurricane is a harrowing experience for any seafarer, no matter how many years he's sailed and Seafarer Howard Campbell is no exception. Campbell saw first hand the effects of one of these storms in the Straits of Florida in November, 1963, while sailing in the Deck department aboard the Transeasterri (Transeastern). The seafarer describes his adventures while the Transeastern battled the hurricane. W E started North after picking up a load of fuel oil for the port of New York. The weather coming out of the Gulf was typically Gulf, sunny and rather warm for that time of year. As we rounded the tip of Florida and headed North through the Straits of Florida, the radio operator Recent graduates of SlU Lifeboat Class No. 155 pose for their class photo following graduating ceremonies. The newest addition to the list of lifeboat ticket holders to complete the course at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in New York includes (seated, l-r): John Pandermalis, Ellwood Perlie, Randolph Torres and Joseph Zechewitz. Standing (l-r) are: Edward Grindle, Paul Hartwig, Jackie Lee Spencer and class instructor Ami Bjornsson. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), June 19—Chairman, Leyal Joseph; Sec­ retary, Mae Caampued. Ship's delegate reported everythink OK. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Request to have water tanks cleaned, especially drinking water. Crew asked steward de­ partment to improve on the menu. Also that the chief steward be around at mealtime. Request that patrolman con­ tact company and captain about manila Iniinch service which is very poor caus­ ing men to come back late. Crew was requested to keep feet off messroom chairs. Crew was also requested to help keep messroom and pantry clean at night and between watches. Discussion to be careful with washing machine. Motion made to have galleyman put hack on the C3 ships as they are very much needed and creates a lot of hardship in galley at meal time. Motion made to have company live up to the agreement and put a crew TV set in messroom. DIGEST of SIU DEL MUNDO (Delta). February 21— Chairman. E. P. Leonard; Secretary. Michael Toth. Brother Benjamin C. Bengert resigned as ship's delegate and Brother Dominick DeMaio was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $27.39 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly. No complaints. DELAWARE (Atlas). February 13— Chairman. Wm. F. Chapman ; Secretary. J. R. Bgan. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Crew requested to clean washing machine after using. Also to keep screens in portholes and screen doors closed in port. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa). March 5— Chairman. C. E. Turner; Secretary. B. Ortiz. Ship's delegate reported that ev­ erything is running smoothly. Crew re­ quested to cooperate in keeping crew's pantry clean at night. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BELGIUM VICTORY (Isthmian). March 6—Chairman. Vernon Porter; Sec­ retary. R. L. Huddleston. Ship's dele­ gate informed crew that no action was taken by company regarding mail de­ liveries. Ship has not received any com­ munications from the Union for the en­ tire voyage. COLUMBIA (Oriental) January 16— Chairman. E. Wheeler: Secretary. J. Wong. No beefs reported by department delegates. New trip nothing to report. MEETHSTGS WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals). February 20—Chairman. P. T. Maldonado; Secretary, W. B. Yarbrough. Every­ thing is running smoothly. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Crew requested to continue to keep ship clean, OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas). March 2—Chairman. Cecil Wig­ gins ; Secretary, James T. Mann. $44.00 in ship's fund. One man hospitalized in Canal Zone. No action taken on crew's request for installation of pop-up toilet seats, as per order of Public Health. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian). March fi—Chairman. Joe Kramer; Secre­ tary, W. J. Miles. Disputed OT from coastwise trip was sent to headquarters. Two men were hospitalized in Bombay. Crew donated $116.00 to be split be­ tween them. A letter of appreciation was received from both crew members. Motion made that the negotiating com­ mittee request a minimum of two hours for deck department when called to work overtime. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa). March 3— Chairman. Henry W. Miller; Secretary, rr. H. Sanchez. Disputed OT to he taken up with boarding patrolman. Donation taken up for one brother who. left ship due to illness. Motion made that regard­ less of what articles a crew signs, they be paid day for day. CHATHAM (Waterman). March 3— Chairman. M. T. Morris: Secretary. T. A. Jackson. Performing in engine depart­ ment to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Vote of thanks to the steward for getting milk. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ mercial). March 6—Chairman. H. Har­ row ; Secretary. R. Carrigan. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. To con­ tact patrolmen regarding duties of stew­ ard utility. DE SOTO (Waterman). January 30— Chairman. William McArthur. Jr.: Sec­ retary. J. F. Castronover. $20.75 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Overseas), March 1.3—Chairman. Thomas Self ; Sec­ retary. Peter Goodzuk. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running okay. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department. the machine came to a stop, the ship gave a mighty lurch to port, sending the machine leaping at least 30 feet over all the center deck pipes and ended up lying precariously against the port side safety chains. Just then, the Bos'n, Chief Mate and three day men made a dash for the machine and worked with the greatest speed possible under the circumstances to secure the machine to nearby cleats and anything that was solid and handy. All the time, the ship was wallowing in swells and taking water in great gulps over the bows, but it looked like we were going to save the valuable machine. Just when we thought the situation was under con­ trol, the ship gave a snap type of roll in a great swell that sent machine, cables, lines and everything else, flying in a graceful arch into the boiling sea. Five men came back up quite unhappy that the sea had beat them but fully realizing that the odds had been with the sea all the time. Slowly, almost painfully, we plowed, fought, and at times, it seemed, clawed at the sea to inch our way toward New York. It was still tough eating on the third day of the hurricane, and while the meals were not up to the usual standards of our cooks, they were more than adequate. Indications were that picked up reports of a storm brewing up about the latitude of Jacksonville—we were due up there within 30 hours at our present rate of speed. The Chief Mate and Bos'n were brief and to the point: "Let's get the ship secured and ready for the blow men, for it looks as if we're headed into hurri­ cane force winds." It took no further urging, for all of us m the deck department realized the importance of having a secure ship in such weather. Several hours later the Bos'n knocked off all hands who were not on watch—we had tied, screwed, or bolted down everything that we had any idea might move about in any type sea—much less hurricane force winds. The storm hit us late that night, the first indication for most of us was that the ship commenced to gently roll and the wind came up rather strong. Within a very short time it went from a gentle moan to a rather eerie howl as she made her way through the rigging. The sea of course, as if acting in concert, commenced to show its strength and beauty, as only we would be out of the storm in 24 to 30 hours, so the sea and wind of the Atlantic can. we ate our scrambled eggs, held on to our coffee cups and talked about the weather. Water Breaks Over Vessel The fourth day of the storm saw the sun high in - Even to a veteran seaman,-this is a beautiful, yet the sky and the wind, while still strong was nothing awe-inspiring sight. As we continued on into the more than a good stiff breeze. We knew the storm hurricane, the wind rose to all its mighty hurricane was behind us and within a few hours we would strength and the seas mounted until they easily broke sight "old faithful," Ambrose lightship and start our over the bow. The seafarers in the wheel house some way into New York harbor. We maiJe the lightship 50 feet above the water level were receiving a solid right on the nose that afternoon at 4 p.m. sheet of water every time the ship took her bit of water trying to inch her way forward, and just as Leaves Storm Behind determinedly the sea and winds seemed to be united The sea was now calm and it was hard for us to in a determined effort to drive us back to the Gulf look out at the peaceful section of the Atlantic and of Mexico. realize that just a few short miles down the coast, The first day of the storm we awoke to a dull the other arm of this great body of water was giving gray day with driving wind and a sea that was both the entire East Coast, a real lacing. threatening and aggressive. There was no let-up in the driving intensity of either and our ship rolled and heaved in the giant waves and swells. She rolled and heaved as if she were a small boat instead of the giant super tanker that she was. Late that afternoon one of our big evacuator machines broke loose from her moorings just aft of the forepeak and came crashing to the deck, knocking down everything in its mad dash. Rushing first one way, then the next, depending on the tilting of the ship, the machine made its way over 200 feet. I was in the mid-ship house with some other men, waiting for an opportunity to get down on deck and resecure the machine. I thought she would wedge herself against the house, but no such luck. Just as We tied up at the oil pier about 7 p.m., all our thoughts of the storm gone. Now, all we thought about was getting on land as quickly as we could. However, the storm was still very much in the minds of the Captain and Chief Mate who were busy making out their reports on damage and loss of the evacuator machine. It was said later that damage amounted to $7,000, which we felt was slight, considering the intensity of the storm and its duration. We picked her up South of Jacksonville and did not get out of it until we were just north of Philadelphia. That there was no loss of life, no injuries and slight loss of property was a tribute to both the officers and men abroad this ship. 'ANV> i % �; 0EI, CAMPO a)elta Steamsiip), July 2—Chsirman, N. Hagaa; Secretary, Clay­ ton Thompaon. beefs reported by deck and e&Kine departments. Some disputed OT reported by steward department. Special vote of thanks Btvo to men in deck department for cooperation and fine job. Vote of thanks srive to steward department for job well done. Motion made to send SIU representative to Washington to fight taxes taken from seamans pay. AIXIOA VOYAGER (Alcoa Steamship), July 4—Chairman. McBride; Secretary, i Larry Chapman. Some disputed OT re­ port^ by department delegate. Crew was requested to help keep messhall clean. Galley asked that only the men working in the galley be permitted to use galley. 'FEKN VICTORY (Waterman), July 4 -rGhairman, R. R, Paschal; Secretary, Arthur Coleman. Ship sailed short two men. No beefs reported by department delegates. Crew gave vote Of thanks to the steward department. Suggestion made that all new locks be put on the doors to the crews quarters. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Cartiers), June 26 — Chairman, A. J^ Marano; Secretary. B. Mace. No beefs reported by department delegates. Crew members said that steward is incapable of performing his job satisfactorily, this matter to be taken up with the boarding patrolman. Motion made that the mem­ bers aboard the Mankato Victory are in sympathy with the British National Union <Mf Seaman and show our symathy by donating 1,000 pounds toward lurclmsing of groeeri^, old clothes for * iildren of striking seaman and furf ^or the fsmiiies of strikers. Being as he main issue of the strike is a 40 hr. eek (which we had far 20 years), we pfeel that the National Union of Seamen ^ave a just cause for striking and the IpITT should come out and give them ;|nora} and financial support. Motion ac­ cepted unanimously. DIOEST of SIU MEETINGS July 22, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen MANHATTAff (Hudson WaUrwiiys), June 20—Chairman, William R. Daviesj Secretary, H. L. Ringo. Disputed OT in engine department. No beefs reported by department delegates. COTTONWOOD CREEK (Oriental), Juno IB—Chairman, J. Dickerson; Sec­ retary, S. Rothschild. Ship's delegates reported that everything is running smoothly. MADAKET (Waterman), May 29 — Chairman, Victor Bernell; Secretary. Clavence V, Dyer. Brother Herbert Laiche was elected to serve as ship's delegate. 68.00 in ship's fund. No be^s reported by department delegates. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), June 6—Chairman, J. Kucharski; Sec­ retary, J. L. Gibbon. $28.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion made that negotiations be opened for a $60.00 monthly raise. - ROBERT 0. CONRAD (Maritime Operations), June 14—Chairman, G. B. Gapac; Secretary, M. P. Smith. Disputed OT in deck department. Brother Edward Laroda was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made that ship's crew receive bonus due to 10% tons of explo­ sives aboard. CHATHAM (Waterman), June 26"— Chairman, Edward Sherris; Secretary Thomas Jackson. Few hours disputed OT In engine department. IBERVILLE (Waterman). July 8 — Chairman. T. Liles: Secretary, J. Q. Lindley. Some disputed OT reported in engine and steward departments. Bted discussion on the subject of running out of food at meal time. Crew gave vote of thanks to baker. MERIDIAN VICTORY (Waterman), April 9—Chairman, Edward Martin; Sec­ retary, Eugene O. Salvador. Brother Thomas Robinson elected to serve as new ships delegate. Some disputed OT re­ ported by deck and stewards departments. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory CaHfiera), June 89—Chairman. B. Noom^f; Secretary, H. L. Skyles. $5.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reimrted by de­ partment delegates. Discussion held that there isn't enough milk being taken cm board. New ice box needed in the crew messroom. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield). July 2— Chairman, Woodrow Perkins; Secretary, Frank Brink. Request made that aH crew members familiariie themselves with the shipping rules and the new agreement. Grievance concerning launch service for shore leave in Quin Nhon to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Some disputed OT reported by engine department. Steward department extends vote of thanks to the crew for being; appreciative. Vote of thanks to the ste-ward department for job well done. • CALMIAR (Calmar Steai JJO-^haliman, Elbert Hoggs r Secretary, y. Douglas. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Brother !<. P. Ccnticillo! was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Crew is requested to •keep recreation room locked while in GENEVA (U. S. Steel), July li-r; seacB---pott TV must be fixed.'l.'iVv- '"Chahmjan. Richard rHefley;' Shcretaisl Richard Marcucoi. No beefs reported by ' WINGLESS VICTORY (Consolidated department delegate. Vote of thanks Mariners), July 3—Chairman, M. Casa­ given to the steward department for nova ; Secretary, Larry Santa Ana. Ship's •job well done. Also vote of thanks was delegate reported everything running given to the ship's delegate for job; smoothly. Ship sailed short one man. well done. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Paint crew messroom, pahtry and OCEAN PIONEER (Pioneer Tankers) j galley. Check on; washing machine. Keep •January 8—Chairman, J. Selby ; Secre­ door cl<»ed to fengine room on main deck tary, T. R. Sanford. Brother Sanford at all times. Chairs have been fixed in resigned'as ship's delegate and Brother ••recrtation .room; • : . Simmons was elected to serve in his place. No beefs were reported by depart­ DEL AIRES (Delta Line), June 28— ment delegates. Chairman, Frank'B. Rowell ; Secretary, F. R. Charneco. BroJUier Stanley A. VBNORB (VeiiCre), February 18— Freeman whs .elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs rspcrtsd by; Cb.ain«an, Ssbert A. Clarke; Secretary; M. Olsoit- No beafs reported by departi depatimcni delegate. Ship's delegate re­ ment delegates- Some disputed OT in deck; ported that he 'will see patrolman about aud.-sngiue depsrtsneats..; getting crew passageways painted. Vote of thanks given to steward , dqiartment. Vote of thanks was extended from the LINFIELD• • VICTORY^- (Alcoa), FS>-; Steward d^mrtment to the deck depart­ ruary 19i—Chairman, John Nash: Secrev ment standing watch at night for kecptary, Norman D. Tober. No beefs m .;itog ;i«e8«lMdL-'C|ean; i/'-^./V-'^.-Vported Iw department delegates. BvCiyv Hting-;ib;:runn{ng .smoothly,'.; 'STEBL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), June ;j2---<!hairihah, W. J. Miles : Secretary, George Flnklea. No beef# reported by : DEL: MAR,.. . (Delta), v .-^^rch •:;6—Chalr»<' ;depart»jettt delegates. Request made that man, P. Blalaek; Secretary, J. R. John­ hteward put more cups, put at coffee son. Vote of thanks was extended- to tfrwh; Request made to have wind scoops: ^ip's delegate who is residing. Brother put on portholes. Motion made to have J. V. Whalen, Jr., was eiireted to serve phe pmiife of silence for our departed as new ship's delegate. No beefs were brothers. Discussion had em ; menus heresported by department delegates. $l06.94 •ihftMdrinted^JinoTev riesriy.^ • . • in Movie Fund. Schedule of Memberahip Meetingrs SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New York . . Aug. 8—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 9—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . Aug. 10—^2:30 p.m. Detroit .... Aug. 12—2:30 p.m. Houston . . .Aug. 15—2.30 p.m. New Orleans Aug. 16—2:30 p.m. Mobile Aug. 17—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Aug. 22—2 p.m. San Francisco Aug. 24—2 p.m. Seattle Aug. 26—2 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Aug. 1—2 p.m. Alpena Aug. 1—7 p.m. Buffalo Aug. 1—7 p.m. Chicago Aug. 1—7 p.m. Cleveland Aug. 1—7 p.m. Duluth Aug. 1—1 p.m. Frankport Aug. 1—1 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Detroit . .. .Aug. Milwaukee .Aug. Chicago ... Aug. tSault Ste. Marie Aug. Buffalo ... .Aug. Duluth ... .Aug. Cleveland .. Aug. Toledo Aug. 15—7:30p.m. 15—7:30p.m. 16—^7:30 p.m. Philadelphia ... Aug. 9—7 p.m. Baltimore Aug. 10—7 p.m. tHouston Aug. 15—1 p.m. New Orleans .. Aug. 16—1 p.m. Mobile Aug. 17—7 p.m. • Meetlny held at Labor Temple, Newport News. fMeetinr held at Labor Temple, SanI Ste. Marie, Mich. t Meetiny held at Galveston wharves. DIBECTORYof UNION HAUiS SIU Aflantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Wafers Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRKIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cat Tanaar VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shapard Lindioy Wllllami Ai Tahnar Robtrt Matthswi SECRETARY.TREASURER AI Xarr 475 4ih Ave.. Bvlvn HY ¥-6600 127 River St. EL 4-3616 •BALTIMORE. MD. T2I6 E. Baitiaore St. EA 7.4900 177 Stete St. BOSTON. Maw, ... Ri 2-0140 735 Waihington St. BUFFALO. N.Y. ..; TL 3-92S? ... ¥383 Ewing Ave. CHICAGO, 111. ; SA 1-0733 1420 W. 25th St. CLEVELAND. Ohio MA 1-5430 DETROIT, Mich. ., I922S W. Jefferson Ave; VI 3^4741 DULUTH. Minn. ... E,... 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 P.O. Box 287 FRANKFORT. Mteb. ? 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tex. 5804 Canal St; WA 8-3207 i JACKSONVILLE. FlawSi..2408 Pearl St. . EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N-J. v-..99 Montgomery St. ".,HE3-0I04. MOBILE, Ala. ...W.I South Lawrence St. HE2-I7S4 NEW ORLEANS. La. .. 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. ..I.,.'........... IIS 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHIUDELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. OE 6-3616 PORT ARTHUR. Tax; . . ...1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif. 350 Frenmont St. ••••;-••.DO 2-4401 ; SANTURCE. P.R; 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 ' Tel. 723rBS94i SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 First Avenue ;• MA 3 4334 ; ST. LOUIS, Mo; 805 Del Mar CE-I.t434 TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229'2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ,. .505 N. Marine Ave. -.•.•.-.••'ir;:-''";;;-':; '•TE,4-2523 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Philadelphia .. Aug. 9—5 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) .. Aug. 10—5 p.m. Norfolk Aug. 11—5 p.m. Houston Aug. 15—5 p.m. New Orleans . .Aug. 16—5 p.m. Mobile Aug. 17—5 p.m. Railway Marine Region Jersey City Aug. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Aug. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Aug. 18—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial WiHkers New Yoric Aug. 8—1 p.m. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ' . .. FINANCIAL EEPOR'TS, (the cohatitutidn of the SIU Atlantic; Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specifie provision for saf^yuardiny the mcmbewhip'a money and Union finances. We constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee eteeted by the member^ip. All Union records are aysllable af SIU beadquairters in Brooklyn;i: JTBUST, FUNDS. Ail frusi funds of the SIU AtlantJc, Guff; lAkes ahd^^^^^^ i Watein District are administered in accordance with the prdvisioha of various trust ; fnnd aKreemehts. All th^ agreements specify that the trastem in cfuwge of these funds i shall equally eonslet; of union and management representatives and their alternates. I All expenditures add dfsbursmnehts of trust futt'te are made only upon approval |hy a ;m«joidty of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the I headquarters''of :;.the:;'eariotw trust funds-;.' ';:;SHlPPIiSfG,;KlGBiT8. ^Your/shh dng r^hts and seniorit^^re , . _ protected exclusively by the contracts between; the Union and the shipownerd. Get to know your shipping rights; Cdmles of theee Contracts are posted and available id all Union halls. If you feel; there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the' Cdntracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified maB, return receipt requested. /n»e proper address.for this is; PAYMENT OP MONIBE.; Hd nidnies are: id hd paid to anyone Id capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt ia: given for .same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reaaon unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be ma& without supplying a receipt, or if a mmnber is required to moke a payment and is given an official receipt, but feeis that he should not have been required to such payident, this should imtuediately, be reported to headquarters. CONSTltUTlONAL BIGtlTS AND OBiaGATIONS. 'The SIU publisbCs evei months in the SEAFAEERS LOG a verbatim copy of Ha constitutioM. In ad< copies are available in alt Union Iddld Ali dmmbeiv sldwId obtain copies of tl^^ constitution so as to familiarise thediselvm with its contents. Any time you fe^ add' member or, ofltc«r Is attempting to deprive you Of any constitdtional right Or d)d& gation by any methUds such as deaiffig with chgigee, trials, rite., «ui well as all ' de^Bs, then the idembmr so afiTected should; Immediately notify beadquartera. ;';RBTIBED SBAFABEES;: "Old-time' SIU'meinberB' diwwidg ;;di8abBity>pension bwuS fits have always been encouraged to continue their union actlrities, including attend^ ance at dtemberiBiip meetings. And like all other SIU memheri) at these Umon mee#; ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service cm rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimcrs cannot takfi shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the lottg-staddlng Union pol«j Battery Flac^ Suite 1980. New York 4, N. Y. icy of atlpwing them to retain their good standidg through tlw waiving of their du«|i FuU :«;Wes of are available to you at all; times, either by ; . EQUAL BIGHTS, AU Seafaren are guaradt^ equal riiihts in employment an|P writing didBcSJy to the union or ; ;a8;;me>dhers; of the SIU. Tb«de righm ire clearly set forth.in the, SIU eonstitdl iuOlWTRACTE. CoideS;^Mt in all SIU halls: Thme sdd in the Contracts which the Union haa negotiated with the; employers, yontracid 'sp«rif> the wages and conditions under which you work and live abOaxd quently, no Seafarer mdy be discriminated against because of race, creed, «doi hip; Know jU)ur contract rights, M asVyoud tditigations, such filing for GT national or geographic origin. If any member feela that.hd; ia denied the <N)oai ridhi n the proper sheets and Id the prpp^ jgumnmr. If; at any ;time, any SIU Patrolman to which be is ^titled, he rd^^ notily headquarters. T other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights propSEAFABEB8 POLITICAL ACTIVITr DONATIONS. One of the bwic rights •ly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. ; S^ifarem di^ td' pnd^ smd political; <d>|iMtivea which will E03TOE1AL POLICY—8BAFABEBS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained '';;tlm;bd»t;lntxsftiM»';'Of;;thdmsBlv««,:;thrit."Yawaies^ To achieve'_ ae^wllshing any urtivlc ssryiss the peliti^l purpo-ss <rf,any individual in the •;;;:dMccri9da,:;tlto.;s Seifdrmf«-';PriitlcaL.:A«liiltir;;;I^ ;:eatahl^ed.: Donations *didd, oifficei' or lOeniher. It has from publtthidg articles; deemed SPAD;;arU tmilrely voluntary and eonsUtate^;funds through vvbich legislative eirmful to the Union cr its ooUactive memhenihip. This estahltobed policy has been piriiticaJ ariiVities are condu bmiefit Of' the mmnbershlp and the Union: If at any Gme a Seafarer fed* that any of the above righta have been viatatad, or that ho haa been donlcd bis cenatltntioaal right of aeeesa te Union reeards or " .'"•iOrindtbsn»;1h»;;shenld;lmmedtately!;rM|%icS^ Pael;HaU .at headqaarteiw; efrtMcd jnail, mmm receipt roqueatad., ^ art's ,t DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) H. I. Siegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin StiH," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiriieys (Distillery Workers) r « ij y 'J I;i HEADOUARTERS ALPENA, Mich. 18—7:30 p.m. 17—^7:30 p.m. 19—7:30 p.m. 19—^7:30 p.m. 19—7:30 p.m. UNFAIR TO LABOR J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) — — Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chfldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) ^ 1 ) I t i' \ — 4lF — Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) — — (; f 4 Empire State Bedding Co. "Sealy Mattresses" (Textile Workers) ;^ \ 4 s t White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes ... Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) ^ Tyson's Poultry, Inc. Rock Cornish 'Eysmi's Pride Manor House-Safeway Cornish Game-Armour and A & P's SuperRight Cornish Game Hen (Food Handlers Local 425 of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters & Butcher Wprkmen of N. America) •• V •f <l> Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) i f I I .. t; *• �July 22, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen In photo at right chief cook Santos Reyes (left) watches George Register, AB, lower gangway during Beauregard's recent arrival at Sea Lahd's N. J. terminal. Above, (l-r), SlU representative Bill Hall chats with Floyd Fritz, AB and Register prior to pay off. t' :ll I . I f I } 'i I •• /I Seafarer Luis S. Medina, steward, signs for his pay as steward Howard Robinson looks on. Seated are paymaster Mike Beshada (left) and Mayaguez master J. F. Randolph. Seafarer Andy Lavezoli, AB (right), looks over overtime sheets with SlU headquarters representative Bill Hall (right) and SlU patrolman Freddie Stewart at payoff of the Mayaguez at Port Elizabeth, N. J. The voyage produced no major beefs but there were some questions about overtime that needed some clarification. �SEAFARERSlk^LOG Vol. XXVIII NO. 15 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO For Seafarers in the Deck Department Deck Department Seafarers, here is your chance to get your deck officers license —at no cost to you! ^ If you are 19 yeare of age or over and have 24 months of watch standing time in the deck department ^d an ABs endorsement on your Seaman's papers, you can qualify immediately to prepare for a deck officers license under the new training program offered to Seaifarers by the SIU's Harry Lundcberg School of Seamanship. While you are enrolled in^the program you will be provided with meals, hotel lodging and subsistence payments of $110 per week. You can start the course of mstruction at any time. The period of instruction The training school is located at SIU Headquarters in Brooklyn. HURRY IUMDEBSR® f®"®®*" Of SSAIRAMSHIP Name . Address -»C ^ ^sjumber Book No. . . No. Years Seatlme.. Date Joined SlU Ratings •• AB Bosun. Dk. Maint. Full details and apidicatlons may be ob* talned at any SIU hall w from SIU Head' quarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Bnxddyn, N. Y. 11232. The telephone number is HYacinth 9-6600. IVfoke your application now! Tim. Slg,n«turo / .,r"•SI • • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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COAST UPGRADING TO DECK OFFICER’S LICENSE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/22/1966 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVIII, No. 15 1966 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a1fd722e2dc2b77e06fc5f6540af13b6.PDF 6a8696c33ff3a21bc19d4267ccda139b PDF Text Text f .f"'- ^ARERSJocj OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT, SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA VOL. V. :v NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1943 No. 17 Here Are Two Case Histories For GREEN DEMANDS PRICE R OLE Mister Wyckoff BACK AT ONCE — OR ELSE! DETROIT, July 19 — Charging that the Government had failed to hold the line against infla­ tion and that labor and con­ sumers were being discrimin­ ated against by Congress, Wil­ liam Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, declared in an address here to­ day that "unless prices of food are brought down to a reason­ able level" organized labor will have "no other recourse but to demand wage increases." He spoke before 700 delegates to the natiorial convention of the Brotherhood of Mainten­ ance of Way Employes and his speech was applauded. Delivering what was in effect an utimatum to Gbverment agencies having to do with wage and price controls, he asserted that "drastic action must be taken at once. "Our domestic war economy," he said, "has not been geared to the need of protecting the work­ ers against the hazards of in­ flation and its concomittant evils. Thi.s situation is becoming more and more serious each day. Profiteers and speculators are sapping the strength of the natioii's army of workers." He declared that AFL surveys showed that food prices had in­ creased from 50 to 200 per cent since the beginning of the war and demanded "intelligent and orderly acton to assure workers and their families of a decent place to live in and enough nourishing food to eat within the reach of their income." The Office of Price Adminis­ tration and the War Food Ad­ ministration, he asserted, had "fallen down on the job" and in Congress "the voices of special interests "were dominant," to the detriment of the consumers. He warned Congress that "the workers of America will not stand for being starved out of existence by war profiteers and speculators." <1. Froductivity of workers has luounted "phenomenally" in most war industries, but the gain has gone chiefly to swell already exorbitant profits of the manufacturers, the A F of L. de­ clared this week. "With their wages frozen, workers have received no wage raises commensurate with these advances in production per man-hour," the A.F. of L. protested. "Instead, tlieir productivity has greatly increased the profits of their companies." "The increased productivity for which workers are not paid constitutes a tremendous war sacrifice on their pari—a sacrifice that takes a permanent toll out of their work power," the A. F. of L. asserted. "As their capital is their power to work, this unpaid labor is in reality a capital levy imposed upon them." 7 The SIU receives a great deal of mail from Mr. Hubert Wyckoff of the WSA—all of it concerning the alleged per­ forming of men aboard SIU ships. Every time we send him a letter concerning a legitimate beef, he replies with another case history of a performer. There may be a few performers in the SIU, there are some in every organization. But the WSA is attempting to exaggerate their number and the seriousnes of their "crimes" as a weapon against the union. While Wyckoff doesn't say it in so many words, the implication of his corre.spondence is that SIU men are sab­ otaging the war effort. This is a vile slander against union men who daily risk their lives so that supplies may reach the war fronts. Hundreds of our brothers have lost their lives at sea, hundreds more have been permanently injured, and thousands have been torpedoed and set adrift for days on end in open life boats—only to promptly ship out again when reaching shore. No one can tarnish their record— not even Hubert S. Wyckoff. We're getting pretty fed up with Mr. Wyckoff's case histories, and so we now submit a couple of our own. These stories were written by rank and file members of our union and reveal how the WSA's anti-union bias is communicated to some officers aboard WSA ships and results in friction and inefficiency. These stories show, also, that it is not always the unlicensed man who is the performer. By the Crew of the S.S. Grace Abbott By the Crew of the S.S. John Bunvard The Captain of our ship was drunk from the time we left New York until the day he was taken off the ship at Capetown, South Africa. He ordered the lifeboats rigged in when we were ordered back to Panama two days south of Panama. The crew protested to the delegates and when they went to him they were told that he would rig the boats in when he got ready and if he took a notion he could keep the boats in all the time. That same night he ordered a fire- and boat drill at 9 o'clock. In the course of holding the drill he turned on all four of the ship's flood lights, saying it was alright as we were in safe waters. FIRST PETITION When he arrived back in Panama we turned in a petition to the Naval Intelligence signed by every membc: of the unli­ censed personel but one. We were only in port six hours and did not have time to get any action on this. After that, all four life rafts were lashed at the top of the life raft frame. The painters of the rafts were let out and made fast to the bulwark throughout the whole trip until we arrived at South Africa. In going around the Cape the life boats were left rigged out. The Captain said he wanted them out and they would stay. The Chief and 2nd Mate both told him the seas were pounding the boats, but he would not rig them in. The two boats on the port side were washed in on deck and smashed {Continued on Page 3) We, the undersigned members of the crew of the S.S. John Banvard wish to take this method to express ourselves, and condemn the actions of the Chief Engineer on this voyage. This man seems to get satisfac­ tion out of creating friction be­ tween himself and members of the crew and to set himself up as a sort of dictator toward the unlicensed men. Before the ship arrived in Gran, he called one fireman and one oiler to his room and told them that the port was under martial law, to watch their steps and not get into any trouble with the shore authorities. MILITARY POUCE USED The fireman and oiler missed their watches. After the fireman had been back on board the ship {Continued on Page 5) -.U't. • 'A..".. A CORRECTION In the July 9 issues of the Seafarers Log, J. L. wrote in his column "Out of the Focs'l" that the Bull Line wss guilty of mis­ treating survivors of one of their torpedoed ships. We find now that the information upon which J.L. ba.sed his comments was inaccurate and the Bull Line was not responsible for the mistreatment accorded the men. We hasten to make this correc­ tion of fact. We should like to add that the Bull Line has been outstanding­ ly fair in its treatment of tor­ pedoed seamen — a statement which can be made for very few shipowners. �w niffa Two TBE SEAFARERS £6G •,' "/. •^:' vMMt, jmriSi, m' •SWTS pom oi\ Pu^sbed by the n,^ASHir\GTOIV SEAFABEBS' INTERNAHOHAL UNICN OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Libor HARRY LUNDEBERG President 110 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK Secy-Treas. P.. O. Box 25, Station P., New York Gty » MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Washington Rep. 424 Jth Street, N. VM Washington,' D. C. w '« Wi Directory of Branches BRANCH PHONE ADDRESS NEW YORK (I) 8 Stone St Deck & Engine Diejpatcher. . BOwlins Green 9-34S0 Stewnrd Oispatctier. .. ^. .BOwling Green 9-0786 Agent poking Green 9-3437 BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ave Llbertr 4057 BALTIMORE (2) 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 PHILADELPHIA 6 North 6th St. Eomhard 7651 NORFOLK 25 Commercial PL.'. Norfolk 4-1083 NEW ORLEANS (*6) ... 309 Cbartres SL Canal 3338 SAVANNAH 218 East Bay SL Savannah 3-1728 TAMPA 423 East Piatt St Tampa MM-1323 MOBILE 55 So. Conception St.. ...Dial 2-1392 PUERTO RICO 45 Ponce de Leon Puerto de Tlorm GALVESTON 219 20th Street .....Galveston 2-8043 FT. LAUDERDALE 2021 S. Federal Highway. Ft. Lauderdale 1601 www Maritime If ur Emergency Board: PUBLICATION OFFICE: ROOM 213, 2 STONE STREET New York City BOwling Green 9-8346 You're A Hero —Brother YES SIR SAILOR, YOU'RE A HERO, THAT'S WHAT THE PAPERS SAYBUT YOUR RATING' 0ROP8 TO 2ER0, WHEN YOU REQUEST MORE PAY. YES SIR, YOU'RE A BRAVE GUY, YOU'RE THE ONE WHO KEEPS 'EM SAILING; BUT DESPITE HOW HARD YOU TRY, STILL YOU'VE GOT ONE FAILING. YOU BELONG TO A UNION BROTHER; TO THE SUP OR SlU; SO THE POLITIC08 CAN'T DO OTHER, THAN TO KEEP THEIR EYES ON YOU. BROTHER YOU'VE GOT A LOT OF FRIENDS, THEY RUN THE W.S.A. THEIR DESIRE TO HELP YOU HAS NO ENDS; EXCEPT WHEN IT COMES TO PAY. THEY'VE STRUCK OFF A BUNCH OF MEDALS BOYS, AND A BUNCH OF LITTLE GREEN CARDS, THEY'RE A GANG THAT REALLY ENJOY, PROVING THEY'RE YOUR PARDS. AND JUST TO PROVE IT, THEY'RE RECRUITING, A QUARTER OF A MILLION MEN, TO TAKE YOUR PLACE WHEN ITS "FINISHED WITH SHOOTING," YOU GET YOUR ^TIME OFF" THEN. SO DON'T TRY TO GET ANY SECURITY PAY, FORGET ABOUT BONUS AND OVERTIME, LET YOUR CONDITIONS FADE RAPIDLY AWAY, THEY'RE FOR YOU ALL OF THE TIME. '/irv THE SHIPS WILL GO BACK TO THE OWNERS SOME DAY, AND YOU'LL GO BACK ON THE BEACH— IF YOU TAKE THE GUFF OF THE W.S.A. AND HEED THE CRAP THEY PREACH. — Sfaw Bell — ATLANTIC AND GULF SHIPPING FOR JULY im TO tm DECK ENGINR STEWARD TOTAL SmFFED 3»i m IM 671 REGlSTEBfP i...,tap ^5 6a aSSi 84 6T ksi ON HAND: •t • 106 A. W- Armstrong, Agent, SIU, to do what the shipowners could New Orleans: The WSA has no­ not accomplish, and using the tified their agents in New Or­ old WAR baloney to put this leans to pay the crew of the SS over? Is it the Longshoremen's Abemathy transportation back compensation act, or something to the Pacific Ckiasfc. Tbis Is one simiiiar to it. of the vessels that was in dis­ If seamen agreed to some pute last December and the policy simlUar to the LongslioreWSA ruled tltat all vessel? of men's compensation act that the three compaifies inyo.lyed— will cover seamen's disability or Grace, Luckenbach, and Moore death during the war, what ar­ MacOormack, that arrive back gument would the seamen have on the Pacific CJoast are to be the war in fighting any considered under West Coa.st after bill that may be presented to contracts. This vessel has ar­ rived at a Paci^c Ckiast port congress along the s^me lines? since the WSA made that ruling, It seems to me that the Board so this vessel comes under the is making another attempt to go SUP agreements, and the SIU beyond their jurisdiction, or is agent in New Orleans should see using its influence to saddle the that this crew is manned by seamen with some compensa­ men from the SIU haW. Watch tion act that is not hi the inter­ Grace line to see that they do est'of the seamen, and is enter­ not chisel. ing a field wherein it has no business, unless they are at last coming out and showing their true colors as not being an im­ partial board to settle disputes, but are trying to saddle the sea­ men with laws that the ship­ owners were not capable of put­ ting across. son who willed the states of Caiifomla, Oregon, and Wasifington to the SUP and SIU. It; seems that they feel they must! challenge the right of a claim, then try and find out if there was any claim, etc., right down the line. And finally when ai Claim is settled, the persons en­ titled to bonuses will have whi$H kers longer than Mr. Pamell oI the Holy Rollers. War Shipping Administration: !l The SIU committe that waa elected at the conference to come to Washington was notin fied by a representative of the WSA that the WSA had what they called Plan No. 10, fof Ll^ erty ships. This Instructed the ship yards to bring the after deck house forward nearly to thfl winches, and to extend the deck house amidships on the skippefs deck, so that two other rooms would be added. This plan was held up for some alterations Have been advised that the shiip yards can now go full speed/ ahead with Plan No, 10. J. H. Volpin, Patrolman, SIU, NY:SS B, H. Lee—Board has ruled that there was an enemy attack in Algiers on March 28, 1943, and If the ship was there at that date crew is entitled to Believe that it is about time attack bonus of $125.00. S.S. that the unions notify the board Atlantic Fishermen*s Panama City—^Board is chcck= once and for all to stay within Union (SIU): ' ing for further inforifiation. Pa- their jurisdiction, and keep the The CPA set ceiling prices oni j'olman Sweeney, S.S. G. Galo— hell out of seamen's interest what the fishermen are to re­ Same as S.S. Oity» S.S. E. that they have no concern with. ceive on the New England Coast, Nott—Sanje status. Stay to their job of settling dis­ The fishermen feel that through' Members of the MWEB on putes on bonuses and war risk June 16^ 1943 sent a letter to insurance, and I can state right this order their wages that they received in 1942 lare being low­ Admiral Land regarding in.sur- now that their decisions are not ered. To date there are over 100 ance for seamen. Copies of this at tail favorable or fair in any fi.shing boats that have not left letter have been sent to the .sense of the past practices that port, as the fishermen are maritime unions for their com­ existed in the industiy prior to fusing to saU them under the ments. their being appointed by the OPA ceiling prices. Some more In this letter the Board, states President. If they have in mind Washington boondongling b y hat all vesse^ ighd their cargoes making this War time insur­ the superior minded chairwanhare fully protected against any ance along the lines; of the pres­ ers. marine peril. The^ board feels ent 2nd seamen's war risk in­ that seamen should also be proT surance, or their bonus decis­ The OPA dug away back $0 tec ted, regardless of the cause ions, they can stick the whole the time when the fisherm^ which results''in the loss of life proposition 'down the scuppers. were working for pretzels, and or disability. My advice to the union is for used that scale of wiages (which, The Board has suggested that all the. branches to hold meet­ was practically nil) and what the WSA should bake steps, as a ings on this subject and notify they could make under the new wartime measure, to provide the Board in very strong langu­ regulations of their ceiling death and disability insurance age what the members feel on prices as their basis for what to cover industrial risks. this proposed ,War Time insur­ they termed good wages. But ance. Let's not lose sight of the they forget to mention that the Under the Jones Act seamen faet that the seamen are the scale of wages that they used are protected, and have the only workers who have the right to sue tlje employer for rights that are guaranteed them were in effect at the time when the fishermen were not prganany disabilit;y or death incurred under the: Jones Act. iMd. Under the stabilization or­ due to Industrial accidents. TTie der they are not supposed to board ciaims that there are Ed. Coester, Agent, SUP, Se­ lower wages that were received some cases where a seaman attle: Letter to the Board of in September of 1942. They ora would not be fully covered. June 17, 1943, regarding crews using the old roll ba/ck baloney of the vessels who were at Mas­ It seems to me that before the sacre Bay and Attu —Board to try and put their new regu­ unions can fully go along with finally was notified by the lations over. They have failed any new insurance proposition, Army and Navy that there were to set a ceiling price on the re­ the Board or the WSA should attacks while the campaign was tailing price? that the magketa send a draflf of any proposed in­ going on around May*22-23 and sell their fish. The only ones th^ are being kicked in the pants pn surance to the miions. Certain­ 24th.' the roll back are the fishermen. ly no man with any sense would Possibly some of the OPA ofiBgo to a country fair and, just buy Board wants the names of the a horse. If he knew what he was vessels that were, there when cials are thhifcing of going fish­ doing he would give the horse a I there were attacks and the dates ing when they get the skids. One thorough overhauling before the that the crews claim there was of their ex-regulators that they sale is completed. Yet the boayd an attack made. All members had here in Washington is now wants the union to comment on who were on board vessels driving a taxi here. He is; pi^?a .letter that has no. .defljjite iarour\d this time are notified to sibly the bird who lationed gas­ proposals on what a seaman is send in all the particulars into oline .so that the taxi would have to receive in the forms of bene­ the Seattle Agent so that he can to go out of business, and he moved into the picture. Sueh is fits, ojr what the cost of this, in­ reshape these claims. life here when you have -the surance shall he. The method ^opted by the power to make regulations. Big The letter states that this hi- Board in settfin# these, claims, shot one day and taxi driver" the surance shall be a WAB TEM® one would thinfc that they were next. Of such men is our Wash­ AffiASUBl?. Is the Board trying handling the estate of some per- ington bureaucr-aey composed. �f:. Vm'A: T 9 a 8 E AJ? A B E R 8 L O G •I tcatj'.. I..-! Mister Wyekoff {Continued from Page 1) John Banvard tcfi; 13 hours and was getting ready to go to work the next toy, the Chief, without contact­ ing him to find out what was the trouble, had him taken off the ship at riflepoint by M.P. Anped Guards, as if he was some des­ perate criminal. He had the oiler also put in jail as soon as he came aboard. They were both held in the Army Guardhouse from May 22nd until May 25th. 1 {Continued front- Page 1) S,S, Gmee Abbott and the davits were broken and twisted. The forward boat on the starboard side had the for­ ward falls carried away and we almost lost it. There was not any notice posted as to where the men in those boats were to go in case anything happened. SEOP CHEST EMPTY '3- WHArS POtNO Around the Ports NEW ORLEANS What I see by the papers is enough to make any one roll over in his grave. The RMO puts full page ads in the local papers to plead for more and more men to enroll under the merchant marine banner. At the same time we have more and more local boards issuing orders to bon fide seamen that they can not leave the country as they must stand by to be inducted into the army. Does this make sense? In NcTmreek of July 12, 1943 in the periscope it states that there is a lengthy debate going on as to the type vessel we should build. Some flaim the Victory type as they have more speed, some claim the Liberty type as they can be built faster. In the same magazine in the foreign section they devote two pages to outlining England's program after the war. England, through her spokesman, issues figures and facts to show what she intends to do. First and fore­ most is her intention to raise her export trade. Naturally she will do this in her own bottoms. And for the interest of those who»should be interested, her Empire ships are built for 14 knots, our Libertys for a fast nine or slow ten. Our Victory ships are supposed to be built for 14 also. If they build these ships we have a chance of com­ peting with the English vessels. But i^ they make the usual mis­ take then, my buckos, all the late seamen that we are now getting will have a chance too —the same chance that we had after the last war. Loaded ships out. In balla.st back, ships tletf? up in every channel where there was room. American, seamen laid on the beach begging foe ships to sail on. The Govern­ ment paid and paid subsidy af­ ter subsidy for what? So that we could again'1)^ out millions of dollars so that the lawmakers could again sit back and argue the type of vesel which would be outmoded first so that once again we could have the same sort of set-up. If the brains that are supposed to run this country of ours can't leam by experience then it is time to start anew. The WSA is still on the beam. We have a beef to collect trans­ portation on practically all ships but the RMO can recruit men aa far away as San Juan. Everything is lovely though^ the war effort is in the bag. My wife can't get a pound of butter without a letter from FJDJ?. Eggs were just raised two cents a dozen wholesale here. There just is no beef, but the papers, came out with big headlines CABBAGE AND LETTUCE PRICES ROLLE5D BACK, and my babies don't like either one. Who is crazy besides me? ARMY, Agent There was no heavy clothing in the slop chest except a few suits of heavy underwear, a few NO CHARGES heavy socks and some watch , They tried to N find out what caps. That was our heavy cloth­ charges were filed against them ing to go 75 miles south of Cape The Captain left his brief case but the officials told them that Horn in December. with our pay lying in the bot­ all that they knew was that the tom of the boat. The clerk and When we arrived in Capetown the Ensign had been fighting in Chief had told them to come the Captain made the statement the boat and they were both aboard and arrest these men. On Monday they were taken be­ that he was not going to stay pretty well marked up. fore an Army Officer and fined long enough to have repairs OVERTIME CHISEL $75.00 each. Then the Chief tried made. The Inspectors came to have the men paid off and aboard and took pictures of the left in Oran. When he found out damage and the result was that ; The Captain let the mates he couldn't do this he told the we stayed in Capetown 0 days. stand all night watches in the Persian Gulf at $1.15 an hour men that if they caused any While in Capetown we put in before they would give it to the trouble at all he would have a second petition, which we gave them put in irons on the way to the American counsul. The crew at 90 cents an hour. They hired a shore gang at 30c a day back to the States. Chief mate also put in a com­ to tend lines while we were in The fact is the men had never plaint about the same things we at the dock. If any gear broke caused him any trouble at all petitioned for. The counsul told or parted, the mate§ would and he was always treated with the officers to try and stick it break out a man or two to fix it the respect that was due him. out so as to get the cargo to the as they would not dirty their Of course, the men were guilty Persian Gulf as it would take pretty Maritime Commission of missing their watches, but weeks to have the Captain taken uniforms. , things like that can happen to off as the whole thng had to go It was at this time that our anybody. If he had logged the, to Washington. food gave out completely as the men as much as he was allowed CALLED "AGITATOR" Captain would not allow the there would have been no Steward to take more than squawks. But to wait almost 14 We left Capetown the. 12th of the benefits achieved by mem­ days' stores in Capetown. They "FREE RIDERS" hours when the men are going Jan. The Captain then called There's one in every organiza­ bers over a period of years. bought vegetables in Iran that to work and having them jerked the deck delegate to his room tion. You know whom we mean Ask the man next to you if he gave the crew dysentary. The off the ship, is going a little to and accused him of being an ag­ —the fellow who dccepts all the has joined the union yet. Ask meat that came aboard was not far, we think. All this was done itator and of being the one who benefits, services and privileges to see his paid-up dues book. fit to be used. There were car­ without the Captain's knowl­ drew up the petition. He told without a.s.sauming any of the Tell him that it was not so long, casses of sheep that had not had edge. He didn't learn of it until him that he was going to turn responsibilities and obligations. ago that you worked 12 hours a him over to Naval Intelligence the entrails removed. * We had Unions have them. The Team­ day for half the pay you are he came back aboard. when we went up the Indian butter that you could not stay sters have them. now receiving, and that there in the same messroom with. The PROVOCATIONS Ocean. In these days when manpower was no overtime and no vaca­ milk was diluted with 5 parts of Also this Chief had a habit of The Captain was di'unk and water and the coffee was com­ turnover is so great there are tions, Tell him that in those sticking nasty notices all over went up and down the mess- pletely gone. The- Ensign got drivers , and dockworkers who days the boss could fire you if the dtew's mess room until it room ringing the ship's dinner some toilet paper for the gun are trying to get a free ride at you looked at him the wrong looked like a bulletin board in bell and hollering that it was a crew, but it was five days before the expense of their fellow way. some news room. Several days general alarm. Tell him that it was only we received a couple of rolls. In workers. These free riders just don't seem to get down to the before arrival he had all the through a strong union that the mean time we had been us­ those conditions were done away water shut off from the crew's While laying at anchor in the ing up the ship's library. When union hall to pay their dues. bath and made them use buck­ Persian Gulf the motor life boat we arrived at East London, Perhaps it is indifference. with. ets, pLnchhoses and salt water. was used by the Captain as a South Africa, there was about 1 More likely it is ignorance — In order to keep our unionsThis was all right but he refused regular excursion boat. The dozen cans of dry stores left in ignorance of the sacrifice and strong, everyone must bear hia toil and suffering that made the fair share of the obligations and to cut water off for his own use Captam and a few of the officers the store room. fine conditions under which responsibilities of organization. or the other licensed men. If made repeated trips to a Greek ship and would take American they work. Nor do they And in order to maintain our BLABBER MOUTH we were running short of water cigarettes over and bring back realize that to keep those work­ high working standards, it ia it should have been cut off every wine, gin and whiskey. When we arrived in East Lon­ ing conditions the union must imperative that we keep them don the Captain bragged about remain strong, for employers are strong. where and rationed if necessary. the trip v/e had just made, he ever on the alert for an advan­ Es the man next to you a free PHONEY UNIONISM Finally, a few days before we gave the name of the ship, port tage to wreck the organization rider? One day the Captain came in­ of depaipture, port of dischiarge came in port they were turned —The Ohio- Teamster to the crews' mess and threw a and nature of cargo, also for and eventually do away with on again. The.se and numerous picket card .ron the table and other things causes lack of co­ wanted all hands to read it so whom consigned. The Ensign had a nervous breakdown after operation betwe^ officers and they could see he was no fink. talking to some survivors who men. After all, we are human But he was continuously brag­ were in port aboard the Robin beings and don't like to be treat­ ging about his service with the Tuxford. He had to be removed Swayne & Hoyt outfit (a com­ ed like a bunch of cattle or pany that all good union men under armed guard. The Capbain and the 2nd mate were also sheep because some one tries to know well). removed under armed guard. use their authority a little too Lou Musial has been trying to get out of the Army and all our On the 24th of February the The authorities; then ^ut a much for their own advantage. Captain, the clerk and the En­ Captaip aboard: that had been letters are not doing much for him. He is stationed at Camp Hale Shore liberty was stopped for sign in charge of the gun, crew sailing as 2nd, mate on one of the with the Ski troops. He says Hello to Mike Davis and the rest of the merchant crew but was went to the Agent's office to get Liberty ships that was in the the boys and wishes he could be with them.' Pete Rydzewski ia soon to be a pappy. He and his wife are now living in New York. money for a draw. When they harbor at the time. given to the Navy crew about 4 Good luck, Pete. returned the bosun from.; an­ diays before sailing. If you went other ship had to. bring them On July 7th. at sea volunteers Frank Gambicki is back from Hot Springs, He says his arm. to, the Captain ho said-, go to the back in the boat as they were were asked for to paint the main feels, better opd h© hopes to. be back ayt sea soon. His friend: Mate or Chief Eng. They would too drunk to handle it. Thpre deck. As the ship was going into yieras ha-s, ah^eody shipped. Joe Niowicki spent a week at Hot know nothing, just keep you go­ was broken glass and rations drydock and it was only 2 days Springs, a^id says all SCU men should go there. The treatment from the emergency rations before apriyalv apd- sffice all would, 49 them a wpijld of good. Mike (Don Juan) Rossi and the ing from one to the. other- Ry.eiiy scattered all oyer the .^at. The hands were beginning to, get ail­ Greek returned from a four month voyage with animals of all thing was so confusing that; you rations were all spoiled.. The ments fromt continuous: wiatch sorts from. South America. Mickey Quinn wrote us from Gladdidn't knosT which of the. three three of them had to-be hoisted standing, o^. ope oyectimewould; like to have scnne of the brothers to write him as he says its lonely u), IJiosA Jersey woods. hungfy 0.8. volunteered. aboqrd: with a. line aroun<jl them, . th« Master. y/tom. Jhe, (pMiA.— Out of the Foesl by '^:>r �Page Four Friday, July 23, 1943 THE SEAFAREBS L aG ifih 'H r :' Joe Curran And The "American Way Of Life TlTsunaJdam WASHIINIGTON, July 21-^ohn L. Lewis and his United Mine Workers of America split the The recent NMU convention adopted a resolution which ranks of the country's bitumin­ described John L, Lewis, President of the United Mine ous coal producers today by Workers, as "an enemy promoting a program designed to signing a seperate agreement destroy the American way of life." with the Illinois Coal Operators Association, calling for portalJust what is this "American way of life" which Curran to-portal pay, denied by the Na& Company are defending against the "seditious" John L. ti'onal War Labor Board in the Lewis? It is, of course, different things to different people. Appalachian fields, and other To the mine owners and the shipowners and the mill concessions to increase weekly and factory owners, it is the "right" J;o capriciously hire pay materially without raising and fire workers at will, to pay them slave wages and work basic hourly wage rates. About them long hours, and from their productiveness to amass 30,500 miners are employed in great personal fortunes. the Illinois fields. To the workers the "American way of life" most cer­ Under the agreement there is tainly must include job security and the right to protect to be a two-year no-strike con­ their living standards through strike action. tract, with the seven-hour work During the recent coal strikes it was clear where John day at the mine "face" increased L. Lewis and the miners stood in regard to these two con­ to eight, with time-and-a-half ceptions of "Americanism." It was equally clear just where overtime paid for the eighth the mine owners and bankers and newspaper publishers hour, and payment of all vaca­ stood. tion and other benefits allowed It is now also clear where the Stalinists in the NMU by the WLB in the Appalachian stand. area. Portal-to-portal pay, for travel between the mine entrance and the "face," would be accepted by the operators as having been in effect and unpaid since Oct. 24, 1938, when the Fair Labor The following men have dis­ Standards Act went into opera­ charge papers in the office of A new type combination boat tion, and would be paid, to the the Secretary-Treasurer in New extent of 50 per cent, up to York: HERBERT M. CLARK, and raft. Intended for use on April 1, last, after which date it AXEL V, HAGSLEN, HAROLD all ocean going vessels, has been would be met in full for the dur­ SANDER-SON, JOHN M. STEW­ designed and is how in produc­ ation of the contract. ART and CHARLES H. WISNER. tion, the Globe American Cor­ Coal Rise Is Asked to Pay Costs «• * Having signed the agreement, The following men have pa­ poration has announced from its the operators sent it to the "WLB pers, receipts or books in the headquarters at Kokomo, Ind. for its approval and for collater­ New Orleans Hall: STANLON The lall-steel, non-inflammable al action by the Office of Price GRICE, E. E. FLETCHER, HOW­ raft, known as the Kokomo Life- Administration to permit ad­ ARD GRAY, CECIL BRITT, Saving Kraft, can be catapulted vances in maximum prices suf­ DONALD E. BLOOM, LYI.ES ficient to cover the increased FOWLER, EUGENE CARBART, from the deck of a sinking ves­ costs to the coal producers that HUBERT DOUGLAS, THOMAS sel, a feature which is a decided would result. DEAR and HELMER PETERSON. advantage in cases where ves­ Doubt was expresesd at WLB tire sels are so badly damaged that headquarters that the board CARVILLE COUNCILMAN: they sink before the launching would give approval to all of the Get in touch with the Mary­ provisions of the agreement, al­ land Minute Men at Diindalk, of a life boat is possible, it was though it was predicted unoffi­ said. Md. Crew of S.S. Matt Ransome cially some might be allowed. It Explosive bonus is payable to X » • » Reversible and self-bailing the was recalled that in the Appala­ HE'S 3 days subsistence and crew of S.S. John Riddle. Collect LOUIS P., BERNICK, Jr.; craft has water-tight stowage chian case the board, in declin­ transportation money coming. Wright & Pugh, Kaiser Bldg., Your passport has been found compartments available on ing to grant portal-to-portal Collect Smith & Johnson, 80 Baltimore. Also, overtime for and is in Room 213, 2 Stone Deck Department is collectable either side, which contain full, pay, suggested .that this issue Broad Street, New York City. . Street, New York City.' might be resolved either by ne­ in New York office of Seas Ship­ » * life boat equipment, contrasting gotiation or by court test. ping Company, 39 Courtland St. Bosun of : S.S. Matt Ransome . ..The following men have the with the comparatively meager UMW spokesmen said they has 97 hours overtime coming. » » » wrong numbers stamped in their supplies with which present type preferred negotioian. Meanwhile See Patrolman Hart, Room 502, Crew of SJ5. Charles B. Aycock books. They should stop in the rafts are furnished, it was as­ however, the Southern Appala­ 2 Stone Street, New York City. have $125 coming. Collect Miss­ office of the Secretary-Treasurer chian Coal Operators were * * * issippi Shipping Company, 17 and have them corrected. PHIL­ serted. studying the possibility of legal Following Steward Depart­ Battery Place, New York City. IP POSSIN, WILLIAM KANEY, Protection for Occupanfjs < action to determine whether the ment men have money coming WILLIAM F. HOYT, MARSHALL * * » miners had a legal claim to un­ from the last trip on the S.. S. The outstanding feature of Oilers on last trip of S.S. Del GEVIR, IRVING COLLMAN, derground travel pay. Josiah Bartlett: the new type raft lies in the . Mr. Lewis will meet again with Norte have overtime coming. Col­ HUGH O'DONNELL, DAVID C. KARL KARLSON—$2.53 protection it provides for its oc­ the UMW's 200-member policy lect from Mississippi Line, 17 Bat­ JAMES WEST—$2.53 WALKINS, DONALD L A I N E , tery Place, New York City. cupants. Where the present committee tomorrow to plan JAMES BATTLE—$2.53 THOMAS KEMPHUR, CHARLES • » • • '* » raft floats practically awash, further strategy in the contro­ PUCKETT, NORMAN CHENEversy Involving the Administra­ VERNON WALDRON has Craw S.S. John Steven, and S.S. with ^urvivors swept by waves VERT, PETER FAY, GEORGE tion, the union and the other $60:91 coming from the last trip Pan Gulf have attack bonus com­ ROBINSON, NATHAN M.^SHEI- and exposed to winds and the operators. Meanwhile-, negotia­ on the S.S. Madison. ing. Collect Waterman Line, 19 OFF, FRANK GAGES, JOHN sun, the hew raft lies high in tions between the UMW and the Rectcr St.,, New York City. ULAS, THOMAS LANDRY, CU­ the water and is equipped with anthracite operators, which have EUGENE BRUNDAGE has * * K PID W. ROBERTS. a completely enclosed canopy. not been carried to the WLB, $174.62 coming from the last trip Firemen on S.S. Richard Alvey » • • on the S.S. Madison. Ma.st, sails and rudder are p"ro- will continue. have overtime coming. Collect Bull MORRIS ROSENBERG: t * * Lino, New York City. vided for navigation, blankets Your book has been found and Crew of S.S. Richard Bassett Deck Department which made and a heating stove for warmth, which made voyage No.. 1 to last voyage on S.S. George Gale is in the office of the Secretarynight and daylight signaling de­ Murmansk, has the Russian ha. overtime coming from Mis.i..Treasurer. vices and many other articles bonus ccming. Collect at Amtorg -ippj necessary to meet emergencies SIMQN HENRY FOKGETTE: Trading Company, 210 Madison * » » Ave., New York City. Your union book, Australian' which arise. After examining Entire Deck Department of S.S. a model of the, craft, which was registration and assorted papers designed by the company after Deck Department of S.S. Grace Josiah Parker has overtime due. JOHN JUREY are in the Norfolk SIU Hall. dozens of survivors had testified Abbott has overtime coming. Collect Mississippi Steamship Com­ ANTHONY J. DURKE to the undesirable features of Collect Cahnar Line office in pany, New Orleans. TED ZACK J. H. WHITEFIELD New York. C. A THORNASON Picket cards, photographs and the present type of wood raft, * * • . the'two seamen stated they were Deck & Engine Dept. S.S. Samuel MATTHEW PURGATOVIO : papers are in Norfolk SlU Hall. of the opinion the life-saving D. Carpenter and H. Roger,s: Griffin having personal effects EDWARD E. CLARK raft would alleviate much of the Overtime coming from the South claim see Robin Line claim agent, GERALD H. SMITH A. MICHLEAU Atlantic Line office in Savannah. Cortland St., N. Y. C. WIIJIAM J. COFFEY Your shirts were removed from suffering now, undergone by sur­ » • » vivors of torpedoed ships and » » e WILLIAM PATRICK the S.S. Dynastic and are now in would be instrumental in bring­ Oilers on 8-12 and 12-4 Steward Dept. S.S. Broholt LlvRALPH E. ALFORD - * the New York halt Please call ing back hundreds of sailors who JOSEPH YARNATZ Watches on S.S. John Hillard ingston have overtime coming. Cdlwould otherwise die at sea. for them. have disputed overtitne coming, lect Bull Line. WILLIAM P. KLEIN sxscnms /•ir. MINERS WIN PORTAL DISPUTE NEW RAFT IS SEEN AS GREAT IMPROVEMENT OVER OLD ONES ARBEITER, JAAN FOW BLACK, ROBERT ^ Oiler CARPENTER, ROBERT OilS: CARROLL, REUBAN ._ CooK CIPOLLONE, DOMENIC „. OS COMBS, ROBERT Wiper CURMA, GEORGE Oiler ENGELBRETSON, WILLIAM „ Wiper FINCH, EUGENE AB GONYA, LEO Deck Engr. GWALTNEY, WARREN OS HALE, JAMES Messman LEHR, KENNETH •Bosun McGUINNIS, MERLE - : Messman NILSSON, KARL AB OLSON, KENNETH ... OS OLSZEWSKI, JOHN - OS PERKINS, DWIGHT . • OS PROCTOR, JOSEPH steward RAY, LOUIS OS REDDEN, ORVILLE 1 Messman ROSS, CARL Messman SALUS, LOUIS STOKES, MELVIN FOW WHITE, EARL ^ Utility WISNIEWSKI, EDWARD ; OS >»'«• •» » MONEY DUE »• i:.; I'A- • y: . 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Title A name given to the resource July 23, 1943 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. V, No. 17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: HERE ARE TWO CASE HISTORIES FOR MISTER WYCKOFF GREEN DEMANDS PRICE ROLL BACK AT ONCE -- OR ELSE YOU'RE A HERO -- BROTHER JOE CURRAN AND THE "AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE" NEW RAFT IS SEEN AS GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER OLD ONES MINERS WIN PORTAL DISPUTE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/23/1943 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1943 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/72926ac4ef0636a8a2f831bbc667a188.PDF fe863f2683794591dc7e43e7738c1be7 PDF Text Text m^^::^r-: -/-'-vT • ., J,!_H.'..-^-'11. J"j«. JI1..11,1.,- !. J.*l Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers international Union of North America VOL. X SlU Oldtimer Draft Registration Dates Red Collins Dies At Sea William E. (Red) Collins, ,a Seafarer widely known through­ out the. Atlantic and Gulf Dist­ rict, died last week aboard an unorganized tanker at sea, ac­ cording to a radiogram received by his family. His death was caused by a heart attack. Brother Collins, who was 35 years old, was serving the Union as a volunteer organizer. His body is being returned to Tampa, Fla., for burial. A vigorous Union man. Broth­ er Collins held positions at var­ ious times in the ports of New York, Baltimore and Mobile. He joined the SIU Aug. 11, 1941 and held Book No. 20440. He shipped as AB. / Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Irma Collins, of 913 E. Victory Drive. Mobile; a daughter, Mary Jo King, also of Mobile; his mother, Mrs. H. E. Reaves, Tampa; and four sisters. Miss • June Collins, Mrs. A. J. Kramer, Mrs. Sam Grann and Mrs. J. T. York, all of Tampa. No. 30 NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. JULY 23. 1948 In compliance with the President's proclamation of July 20. draft registration of men between the ages of 18 and 26 will begin on August 30. Registration will begin with the oldest group—the 25year olds—^registering on the first day. The other groups will follow on successive days through September 18. When the draft will begin wa« not stated in the proclama­ tion. although the earliest possible dale is September 22. The order of call, too, was not clarified. Draftees may be called one age group at a time, or selections might be made in all groups simultaneously. Important for Seafarers is the provision allowing men prevented from appearing on schedule because of circumstances beyond their control to register at a later time. Similarly, those who are abroad are required to register within five days of reaching home. While the status of seamen is not yet known—particularly those with wartime service—all are required to register, re­ gardless. If some provision is made for the exempting of seamen it will change their draft status, but will not release them from regular draft board requirements. Registration dates for each age are as follows: The oldest group, meaning men born in 1922 after August 30, 1922. will be registered on Monday. August 30. Men bom in 1923—August 31 smd September 1. Men born "in 1924—September 2 and 3. Men-born in 1925—September 4 and 7. Men born in 1926—September 8 and 9. ^ Men born in 1927—September ID and 11. Men born in 1928—September 13 and 14. Men horn in 1929—September 15 and 16. Men born in 1930 before September 19—September 17 and 18. Men born after September 19. 1930. will register on their eighteenth birthday, or within five days thereafter. Seafarers Victorious in Labor Board Vote For Cuba Distiiiiug This spring the company brought out its first ships since the war—the Carrabulle, and the Catahoula. Immediately the or­ ganizing machinery of the Union swung into action. The company officials were contacted, but be­ cause of the T-H Act, could not give the SIU a contract till the Union had been certified by the NLRB. Many volunteer organ­ izers went aboard, and pledge cards were obtained from all those seeking SIU standards of wages and working conditions. All of the red-tape of organiz­ Long in the West Indian trade, ing in a new field had to be those ships were manned by SIU gone through, in order to comply crews before and during the war, with the law. Following this pre­ till the last one was sunk by liminary groundwork, the NLRB enemy action in 1943. Yet the was petitioned by the Union on Anti-Union provisions of the March 18, for an election in the Taft-Hartley Act are so strict company's ships now under op­ that, despite the long record of eration. contractual relations between the The Board ordered that the company and the Union, it • was necessary to go out and re-win elections be held, and the Carra­ bulle was voted in New Orleans this company the hard way. on July 12, and the Catahoula on July 15, in Deepwater, New Jersey. Many Seafarers are familiar with this trade, having ridden much of the business, but again the old Carrabulle, Casimir, and Catahoula before the war. The nobody knows for sure. ships pick up molasses in a If the Marshall Plan does not number of ports in the Islands help, it is difficult to see what and discharge in New Orleans can. The Plan was designed to rehabilitate Europe—and China. and Deepwater, New Jersey. Most of the molasses is used in The beneficiary nations cannot Dupont plants for making alco­ buy American goods this year or hol. It is a steady trade and the next unless the pimchases are return of these ships to the SIU financed by the United States. The nations just won't have the means many warm-water jobs. Though the company is oper­ dollars to pay for American ^oods until the Plan provides ating only the two Liberty-type tankers at present, several more them. are coming out. Some operators still look for "The Organizing Staff and the the Plan to bolster the industry. entile membership wish to thank Last week, a report from New those men on the Carrabulle and Orleans disclosed that shipping the Catahoula whose votes se­ officials in that great port were cured this company for the expecting the European recovery Union," SIU Director of Organi­ zation Williams stated. (Continued on Page 3) NEW YORK —Cuba Distilling is SIU again. The victory came as ballots cast in the recent NLRB ^election were counted Juno 20. Only certification by NLRB is now awaited, before en­ tering into negotiations with the company for a contract, stated Lindsey Williams, Director of Organization. Coming as another in the long series of new companies added to the SIU in recent months, the winning of Cuba Distilling means the return of an old company. Bad Shipping In New York Cats Down Job Totai Shipping is bad and the out­ Other ports have held up bet­ nearly dead in recent weeks. look is too confused to permit ter—relatively—than New York. There have been few coal ship­ a clear-cut prediction. In fact, except for Norfolk, they ments at all, and foreign ships There it is in a nutshell. As have pretty much held their own. have taken most of what little of right now, American tramp This is especially true of Balti­ coal has gone to Europe under shipping is shot, and the tanker more, Mobile and New Orleans. the Plan. business is far .slower than it The remaining ports, which have COAL DISAPPOINTS should be. The liner services are few payoffs and sign-ons, have in fair shape, and the companies been subject to wide fluctuations Perhaps when manufactured report solid bookings so far as which have not alwayS been in goods and machinery begin to the passenger business is con­ line with the overall shipping loom larger in the Marshall cerned. But it is tramp and tank­ picture. Plan this fall and winter. New er shipping which makes the dif­ But New York remains the York shipping will take a turn ference between good times and nation's biggest port by far. for the better, as was confidently bad for Seafarers. When jobs in New "York fall off predicted a few weeks ago. No­ The Marshall Plan, which by 50 to 60 percent, or more, body knows, however, and the everybody thought would be a things turn bad for everybody. latest prophecies of the operat­ shot in the arm for shipping, has Even if the®volume of goods ors have been dark indeed. Of done no good at all as yet, des­ shipped remains at its present course, the operators are now in pite the provision that half the level, there is no reason to sup­ negotiations with all the mari­ cargoes must go in American pose that more Maritime Com­ time unions and their strategy ships. What is more, although the mission ships will not be sent to can be expected to be gloomy Marshall Plan itself is bound t8 the Government's up-river bone- insistence that shipping will go grow with the passage of time, yards. Too many Seafarers have from bad to worse. many ship operators now think gone out on ships that were only According to published reports, that it never will stimulate ship­ half-loaded or worse, and too the lack of coal cargoes is the ping very much. WASHINGTON —There's just many ships come back from Eu­ greatest disappointment to the rope in ballast. Those ships need ship operators. One new reason a chance that Congress may do OTHER PORTS'HOLD An analysis of shipping from fuU cargoes. given for the lack is Europe's Sipmething about the shipbuild­ ing program that failed to pass Why hasn't the Marshall Plan the middle of February through own fast reviving coal mining the middle of July shows the helped? The answer is that the industry. Perhaps eventually the Senate in June. When the special session of trend. So far as Seafarers are Marshall Plan right now is a there will be more coal and concerned, what has happened is trickle of grain and something grain cargoes for SIU ships, be­ Congress convenes next week, this: New York, which during less than a trickle of coal. cause the Marshall Plan shipping bills embodying an 11-point pro­ Most of the grain has moved administrator has ruled that gram will be brought up in the the late winter and spring, sent out anywhere from 600 to a from Gulf ports, a fact which has fi-eight rates for bulk cargoes Senate by Senator Hawkes of 1,000 men every two weeks, now helped the situation for Seafar­ must cover higher American New Jersey. The program was included in sends less than 400 men in the ers in that area. But the great costs. This might keep the for­ coal port of Norfolk has been eign tramps from getting too two bills which were passed by same period. Ship Program Is Not Yet Dead the House of Representatives, but which were lost in the shuffle in the Senate during the hectic last days before Congress adjourned. There is also a good chance that Congress wiU extend the time limit for using the $84,000,000 the Mai-itime Commission now has available for ship con­ struction. Failure of Congress to grant 50-percent subsidies has kept anybody from taking the money. % �•iiiafilliiiliii Page Two TEE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23. 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA i. Atlantic and Gulf District u Affiliated with the Axnerkan Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Acl of August 24, 1912. 267 Truth — What's That? We don't know what it is, but there's a relentless something which keeps pushing the nation's daily press to go overboard in publishing anything that smacks of the sensational. In its mad, head-long plunge to stop the public in its tracks, our great American press will halt at nothing in "presenting the news ob;ectively and fairly." The nation'.s newspapers are ever seeking the truth so that the American public can be the best informed and least hysterical readers in the world. So says the American press. Giving our "truth-seeking" friends the benefit of the doubt, we'll grant that in this world of greed, mis­ trust, double-dealing and contmpt for the underdog or little guy, the truth must be a pretty elusive quarry. But we would expect that when these self-styled "hunters of the truth" do finally come face to face with what they claim to be after, they'd recognize it. And if they had already gone overboard, and the facts—or the truth, if they prefer—^show them up, you'd think they would be honest and courageous enough to stand up and admit it. In that way they might even be able to haul in some of the lies they had been casting about the countryside. That, however, doesn't appear to be the object of their "objectivity." After all—our guardians of truth reason among themselves—just because we've spun a web of lies doesn't mean we've got to .dirty ourselves breaking it up. Maybe we bray like asses, they probably say, but why brag about it. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post* card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Servke desk. , And that brings us to what will go down in the books as the biggest hoax of the year to be shoved down the nation's throat by the self-styled "responsible" Ameri­ can press. Staten Island Hospitai Men Now In The Marm Ikapltok We mean the incident aboard the SS William Carson last week, which the newspapers catapaulted into a Page One "Mutiny," based on the Navy's hourly reports from These are the Union Brolhezs cunenriy in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents: These Brothers find time hanging the "Warships Rushing To Quell Mutiny." It was a right heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by big operation, reported the press on July 13. writing to them. "U. S. Freighter Out Of Control, Pleads For Aid." MOBILE HOSPITAL W. H. COLBOURNE the headlines wept. But don't fear those roughhouse, A. C. McALPIN M. C. GADDY piratical seamen, good people—the dauntless U. S. Navy JOSEPH BENNETT H. L. SEYMOUR had dispatched an entire flotilla including the 50,000 CHARLES R. VORN JAMES FARRIOR tons of USS Missouri and the world's largest aircraft JOSEPH BLANCHARD E. MULHOLLAND A. SYLVERA carrier. Coral Sea, to the scene. Thirteen vessels along O. M. RAYNOR EDWIN MAXWELL S- i. 3^ with scores of planes were taking part in the hunt for SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL FRANK WAGNER the 7,000-ton Carson and her crew of 30 Seafarers—to J. HODO P. E. CUMARE make copy for our truth-conscious press. W. WATSON H. FERDRICKSSON H. MASON The Coast Guard also was reported represented in E. MELLE D. P. GELTNAS G. L. DUXWORTH the great ship-hunt, with a cutter "racing to the scene." P. TRASMIL ED MILLER What could be better news—short of war, that is? For » » XXX three days, the nation's readers were carried via the front SAVANNAH MARINE HOS. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL LOYD E. WARDEN pages through "the stormy seas off the Azores," as they TROY THOMAS M. T. TABING M. J. LUCAS waited for the chmax. W. ROBERTS E. T. JANASJAK Alas, they waited in vain. Our great "truth-seeking, F. T. ALKOFER HAROLD H. SPENCER GEO. H. SEEBERGER objective" press institutions let them down like a ton NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL THOS. A. BENSON of bricks. STELLY C. FORMAN EDWARD L. PIERCE On the fourth day, when the truth was learned, E. LIPARI JOSEPH WING most papers promptly swept the incident off their front R. F. BLACK WKLLIAM T. ROSS MATTHEW LITTLE pages and said nothing more about it. A few of the more J. DENNIS BYRON C. BARNES conscience-stricken, buried a couple of sticks in the inside L. C.- MASON A, LOOPER pages, saying the "Mutiny Proves False." And unless you C. ANDERSON STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL read with a fine-toothed comb, chances are you never RALPH PIEPHET F. O. FONDULA even discovered that much. J. E. BURNS V. R. NORTH E..BULIK Anybody around still wondering why American sea­ V. P. SALLINGS -G. FINKLEA C. GREEN men won't get a fair break in our nation's press? C. E. BRADY C. R. GRIMES You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m(on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. McNEELY J. L. ROBERTS D. DeDUISEN A. JENS;BY J. BOUYEA J. PRATS R. R. GIANFAGIONE L. E. TAYLOR J. RUDOLPH V. H. SHERMAN A. D. EWING A. NORMAN M. CARMONA A. VITIELLO C. NANGLE W. HUNT W. S. PERRY S. J. CONTOIR P. DAUGHERTY R. H. RHONE V. ESCOBAR XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER J. M. DOONER LAPERHOUfeE FOSTER COMMANDER 1 I �Friday, July 23, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Bad Shipping in New York Cuts Job Totai since then, and. it has come in (Continued from Page 1) program t6 rescue the sagging New York. The peak two weeks in the export business. period studied was between FebHowever, in the same report, iruary 24 and March 10. During it was reVealed that Waterm^ that fortnight, 2,763 men were had turned 50 ships back to the shipped. New York shipped 697, Maritime Commission in the last Boston 71, Philadelphia 118, Bal­ 10 months because there were no timore 406, Norfolk 272, Savan­ cargoes for them to carry. Alcoa nah 70, Tampa 63, Mobile 427, said that it had turned back six New Orleans 480, Galveston 141, vessels since the first of the year, and San Juan 18. Incidentally, and Mississippi said that 11 ships this was only a fair two weeks had gone to the boneyard. in New York. In sharp contrast, a new low But a Mississippi spokesman optimistically declared that he was reached during the two hoped the Marshall Plan event- weeks ending July 13. In this nielly would indirectly enlarge period. New York shipped only the company's trade with West 347 men. Boston shipped 19, Africa and South America. But Philadelphia 94, Baltimore 411, few operators strike so cheerful Norfolk 97, Savannah 58, Tampa 42, Mobile 346, New Orleans 421, a note. Studying SIU shipping figures Galveston 110 and San Juan 31. collected at two-week intervals, The total was 1,976, which was one finds that, in the period from 787 fewer than were shipped the middle of February through during the Feb. 24-March 10 pe­ the first half of July, shipping riod. held its own pretty well up to Further analysis of SIU ship­ June 1. The big drop has come ping from mid-February to mid- July reveals a number of fluc­ tuations which substantiate the thesis that New York is the key port. New York reached its peak for the period in the two weeks ending February 24, when 1,007 men were shipped. New York's low was in the period ending July 13 when only 347 men were sent to jobs. New York's condi­ tion was what brought the over­ all total down. Boston had i^s high for the pe­ riod in March, its low in July. Philadelphia's best two weeks came at the end of May, its worst way back in February. Norfolk had its greatest activity in the two weeks ending May 4, its slowest time in February. Savannah's best shipping was early in May, its poorest at the end of May. Tampa's high was in April, its low in the early part of May. Mobile had its best shipping early in March, its worst in the last two weeks of May and has shown considerable recovery since then. New Orleans actually reached its peak in the two weeks end­ ing June 29, its low at the end of April and the beginning of May. Galveston's briskest ship­ ping was in the first half of June, its worst in the first half of July. However, although many ports have had their usual number of jobs on the board during recent weeks, the lack of activity in New York has affected all ports. When a Port Agent says that jobs are hard to find he may not mean that the shipping rate is down. He may mean that so many men have come to his port from New York his list is over­ crowded. A spurt in New York could change things for the bet­ ter almost overnight. Look at it this way. Suppose that New York, which should be shipping 700 men in a two-week period, ships only 350 men. Sup­ pose that Baltimore in the same A&G Shipping, in Two-Week Periods: Feb. 24 July 14 ALL DCPARTMBNTS Feb. 24 Mar. 10 Mar. 24 Apr. 7 Apr. 20 May 4 May 18 June 1 June 15 June 29 July 14 ... ... ... ... .... .. Bos. 93 71 94* 50 62 23 — 21 25 44 19§ •Best Two N.Y. 1007* 697 601 730 475 737 578 640 406 394 347§ Bait. 357§ 406 426 376 380 357§ 374 469* 409 423 411 Phil. 58§ 118 91 158 128 86 106 192* 138 60 94 Norf. — 272 191 161 197 287* 72§ 194 104 111 97 Sav. 90 70 119 104 92 49 147* 26§ 90 61 58 Tarn. 47 63 53 101 109* 31 20§ 44 64 58 42 Mob. 350 427* 290 227 311 354 250 190§ 265 312 346 Week Period. N.O. 393 480 394 420 461 383fj 435 468 443 482* 421 §Wor3t Two Gal. S.J. 136 98 141 18 146 33 118 14 161 25 145 48* 162 26 36 118 212* 34 164 35 31 110§ Week Period. Total 2531 2763* 2438 2459 2401 2500 2170 2398 2190 2144 19768 DECK DEPARTMENT Bos. .... — Feb. 24 37 Mar. 10 43* Mar. 24 .: 22 Apr. 7 26 Apr. 20 May 4 6§ — May 18 .. 9 June 1 June 15 12 12 June 29 ....: : 8 July 14 •Best Two Week N.Y. 318* 232 207 260 163 255 185 189 128 145 1108 Period. PhiL 24 51 24 60 58 49 50 85* 60 238 56 Bait. 175 159 213* 179 158 1158 168 207 181 197 129 Norf. — 139 89 77 87 147* 298 84 54 70 59 Sav. — 27 46 43 45 16 68* 138 33 33 18 Tam. 21 22 16 43 47* 11 68 14 22 27 22 Mob. N.O. Gal. S.J. 120 1338 74 28 80 239* 69 3 102 161 60 16 156 86 9 518 115 209 10 75 134 168 65 24* 157 378 63 15 70 220 15 518 110 162 16 77 17!jr 129 81* 16 142* 141 52 13 §Worsl Two Week Period. Total 865 1058* 977 886 993 990 778 957 855 908 7508 Mob. N.O. Gal. S.J. 133* 120 42 3 107 638 37 9 llff 94 56 9 72 125 35 2§ 118 115 54 8 125 44 888 11 108 131 54 4 66 114 43 8 85 128 96* 4 109 133* 42 13* 109 113 338 2 §Worst Two Week Period. • Total 819 768 819 807 786 870* 761 733 728 668 6288 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Bos. — Feb. 24 22 Mar. 10' 23* Mar. 24 18 Apr. 7 15 Apr. 20 .... 12 May 4 — May 18 .... 7 June 1 June 15 .... 68 9 June 29 .... July 14 .... 68 •Best Two Week N.Y. 386* 223 239 269 186 277 232 205 1218 150 127 Period. Phil. 138 43 34 50 42 24 32 59* 46 22 24 Bait. 1088 145 119 112 129 178* 119 142 158 135 159 Norf. — 69 65 49 55 87* • 31 62 29 24 218 Sav. — 23 44* 37 23 16 41 88 32 '9 21 Tam. 17 27 26 39 41* 88 88 19 23 22 13 period has 420 jobs, which is about normal these days for that port. If the extra 350 men in New York flock to Baltimore the latter port becomes overcrowded. Jobs become hard to get al­ though the Baltimore shipping rate holds up. TANKER PACTS HELP At present, no real basis for prediction exists. The failure of the Marshall Plan to spur ship­ ping in the manner expected has given all so-called experts on the maritime industi-y a gloomy out­ look which may or may not be entirely justified. A couple of more months may tell the story. The Marshall Plan shipments may pick up. The ef­ fect of new foreign-flag ships may be more than offset by the 50 percent rule. And then there is the tanker situation. One thing that has kept SIU shipping at a fair level compared with the overall condition of the maritime industry has been the steady succession of new tanker contracts won by the Union or­ ganizers. However, there are many SIUcontracted tankers now lying idle for lack of charters. Some think that the charters will come when the northeastern states start laying in their winter oil supplies. And perhaps that is what will happen. ONE BRIGHT SPOT From time to time the LOG wiU review the total shipping situation. If there is any good news it will be reported glee­ fully. Meanwhile, there is noth­ ing to be gained by hiding the bad news. For one thing it can't be hidden. More important, an informed SIU membership is a membership prepared to face a bad situation if the present trend is not reversed. There is one bright spot in to­ day's picture. The SIU is the only union in maritime in which the number of jobs stiU matches the number of actual members. The loss in jobs has been en­ tirely among permitmen, tripcarders and men from other dis­ tricts who like to sail under A&G conditions. This fact is final justification for the Union's past policy of never letting the number of members be as great as the number of jobs. Lucky Man STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Bos. Feb. 24 .... Mar. 10 .... Mar. 24 .... Apr. 7 '. Apr. 20 May 4 May 18 Jime 1 June 15 June 29 July 14 ,... N.Y, 303* 242 12 155 28* 201 :... 10 126 21 205 58 « 161 246 58 157 7 23 998 110 5. •Best Two Week Period. Phil. 21 24 33 48* 28 138 24 48* 32 15 14 Bait. 74 102 94 86 93 648 87 120 70 91 123* Norf. — 64* 37 35 55 53 128 48 21 17 17 Sav. — 20 29 24 24 17 38* 58 25 19 19 Ta^. 9 14 11 19 21* 12 68 11 19 9 7 0 Mob. N.O. GaL S.J. 97 140 • 208 4 284* 134 35 6 78 139 30 8 69 139 32 3« 78 137 32 7 95 36 1278 13 105 147 45* 7 548 134 24 13 70 153 39 14 74 174* 41 6 95 167 25 16* §Worst Two Week Period. Total 664i 937* 642 666 622 640 632 708 607 5688 598 Fred Walker, AB. stepped out of room he shared with George Griffin on SS John Bertram, just five minutes be­ fore steam blast which kiUed Mohammed Elsay^ sgnd fiitally burned Griffin. �TUB S EAF AKE BS laC Page Four Phony 'Mutiny! Report Sends Press Wild WHAT The report of a mutiny at sea aboard the William Carson, South Atlantic vessel, set off one of the biggest maritime hubbubs since the end of the war. It threw the U.S. Navy into a fren­ zied activity and made front page • newspaper fodder for several days. itwim... QUESTION: The occupation of seafaring is very often characterized as "romantic." What does seagoing life offer you that isn't to be had in a shoreside job? - Picked up by U.S. Navy head­ quarters in London, nearby mer­ chant ships were immediately or­ dered to the scene and a Naval squadron on maneuvers nearby was alerted. The aircraft carrier Coral Sea was readied to dispatch planes to the scene and the battleship Missouri was ordered to stand by. The next message received from the ship was blinked to the tanker Hampton Roads and stat­ ed: "Everything is under con­ trol." Naval vessels and the Coast Guard cutter Campbell, how­ ever, continued on to the ship to investigate. In the meantime, the story ^ gained front page space in papers across the counti"y. Without con­ firmation as to the existence of an actual mutiny, newspapers ran the story with such head­ lines as: "Warships Speed To Mutinied Vessel." Later, when the true story came out, the newspapers, if they carried it at all, gave it small space on an inside page. DETAILS DELAYED . ' ^ i I like going lo sea because it is a clean, healthy Ufa With the exceptions that you would find in any other occupation, my shipmates are good-hearted, ser­ ious and citable workers. Be­ sides a living, going to sea gives me a chance to see many things. I get a taste of life all over the world. And when my job is done ' find the trip is over. T come back to the U.S. for a spell., where life is free and good. . { : While I'm out at sea I have a chance to salt away a few bucks for a rainy day. Under the fine conditions our Union has won. I do my job.- Yes, I'm satisfied. . On July 12, the Carson flashed a radio message reporting a mutiny aboard the ship, which at the time was off the Azores. ' JOSE coarTEs; AB: GUIDO BERDON, Wiper: It wound up as a fizzle, how­ ever, when it was proved to be the work of a crazed radio op­ erator, who sent the message and then committed suicide. According to Navy Headquart­ ers, the ship had radioed: "Crew mutinous. Cannot control. Come at once." Efforts to contact the ship by radio were futile. The Carson maintained silence for 28 hours. Ju!r 2% IMS While I am abojurd ship L do my job in accordance with the terms of our SIU contracts, which have made seafaring a decent, respectable and worth­ while occupation. When I step ashore, I'm free to go practically anywhere I wish. I see places that most people dream about. I get a chance to learn many languages. I get close to what goes on in the world. Besides all that I Uke' the sea itself and I enjoy being on the water. As long as I'm represented by a Union Uke the SIU. I'll keep on going to sea. - For me, a shoreside job just can't be com­ pared to a job on ships. ABE WERNICK, OS: CARLOS DIAZ. Chief Cook: liis Sailing on ships has given me a wonderful jopi>ortunlty to see the world; so far I've been around the globe 12 times. But bigger than that, going lo sea is the job I like. I've been at it since 1941, sailed through the war and was hit four limes. I could never stand a shore job. To me a shore job means rush­ ing in subways, buses, or street cars, packed against people like a sardine. I like the sea because I get something out of it. Like the little romance I've found in a far-off land. Give me the sea anytimie. 1 wouldn't make a change for anything. ''WW00 BRUCE HENN, Cook: I'm a married man with a family, and I go to sea because our Union wages and conditions give me a chance lo support them in fairly decent style. Al­ though I miss them while I'm away, I get a chance to make up for it by spending full days with them after I payoff a ship. That is. until the money runs out. Then.it's down to the Union Hall for another job. A few beefs crop up now and then, sure, but 1 like my job and the men I worlr witlt. Our Union wages and conditions are good, so it's not a bad way to make a living. A man could certainly do a helluva lot worse ashore. ALBERT MOSHER, AB; If I could get a good shoreside job I'd take it, especially if I could have the same money at the end of every two m<mths that I have at the end of a voyage. Maybe I would accept a little less. I'm net sailing to find romance on the high seas. Right now I'm sailing to make money and lay it up so I can get married, sometime soon. There is plenty of romance right near your own home town. At least that's where 1 found mine, and I don't need any more. How­ ever, I've been sailing for three years and I've liked it. I can see how the sea gete into some guys' blood so they can't leave it. It was fully five days after the original message had been sent that the story of what had actually taken place was made known. . Naval headquarters in London reported that a Navy boarding party from the U.S. destroyer George K. MacKenzie boarded the ship to find "an orderly but surprised crew." In his report to the London base, the commander of the fi'sasa • boarding party reported: "Briefly, the radioman, whose sanity was LADISLAUS A. ZIENBKA. St.; doubtfulj sent out the SOS and I think the seaman's life is a information about a mutiny, and good life because it makes a then at a time unknown jumped man out of you. Sure, it's a over the side. romantic life. Perhaps that's an­ "The Master of the Carson other reason why the seaman's states the crew is the best he life is a good one, and why I ever sailed with. I have copies go to_ sea myself. I like to visit of statements of the Master and different ports, different people, all officers concerning the radio­ different scenery." Maybe I like man." best, personally, going to Italy, The radioman was identified but I've been all over the world. as Gerald A. Melton, 25, of Sav­ Some places, some people I've annah, Georgia, liked better than others, but I The mutiny report came while like seeing them all, and I'll see the Carson was boimd for Nova a lot of them again, for I intend Scotia aftet- having delivered a to keep on shipping out. It's cargo of Marshall" Plan coal to not the money. I can tell you. Genoa, Italy. It is expected to It would take more than money arrive in New York tomorrow, to make me give up sailing. July 24. Sure, I go to sea for romance. Everybody i» tabbed for one kind of a job or another. I was tabbed for sailing. I've been at it for three years, and I hope to stay at it a good many years to come. There's no job ashore that I'd like. It's not a question of money, although I like money as well as the next man. I've tried workixig ashore and it was no good, for Fd get to thinking of the sea. I like salt water, I like the ships I sail, I like the men I sail with—especially, be­ cause they are Seafarers. What's more, I like the places I go and I like to go to a lot of them. It's the sea fqjr me, every time! HERMAN RICCI, Electrician;. Sailing out of the SIU Halls, I have job security. Working ashore I would be subject to intermittent work. But as for the life at sea itself—I don't love it. It is a solitary life. You are out .of contact with normal social existence. So far as the foreign ports are concerned, there is no- place like the good old U.S.A.! Conditions are sick­ ening abroad. The sunny tropical skies blister the skin, and the sea air and endless seascape numbs the spirit. Yes I'll "go down lo the seas again," as the poet says; but I'll go to make a dollar and not to hear the gull's cry! • .J.:,. A;':.- r O • fi . �Fxfaiay. Page Fira Tampa Seafarers Happy Again As Shaping Gets Needed Pick-Up Haayaaized Aad Fm^n Ships (my Most Of f^iUy Tonnage BY LLOYD (Bladcie) GAiUHIER PHILADELPHIA — That ehot cal baseball bugs are waiting for in the arm lor this port's ship­ the rejuvenated Athletics to ride ping hasn't shown up yet. Things into first place and cop the pennsmt. are practically at a standstill. There'll be some special ac­ We had one ship in last week for a payoff. She was the Mar­ tivity Monday night over at ina, a Bull Line scow. She Shi be Park, but it will be of signed on again and shoved off. the bush league variety. Henry Quith a few v^sels, however, Wallace will lead his reds (not from Cincinnati, either) into were here in transit. In view of the story in last ^he third party conweek's LOG pointing out that, I according to Department of Com- { But after the mush that was merce figures, Philadelphia is manufactured at the two preback as the nation's second port vious "circuses" this town can in volume of tonnage handled, stand about just anything. some clarification is needed in No hits, no i-uns, three errors. order to reconcile this with the present state of shipping. HEASONS Branch Meetings Don't forget to Sio The next regtflar -metabnship meetings urtil be iieM Wednesday eveniimr, Jidy 28 at 7 P. M. in aU ports. With the exception of Sew York, all branches hold their meet­ ings in their own hsSls. New York meetings are held in Roosevelt Auditor­ ium. 100 East 17th Street, eomur of Penrth Avenue. These eessions are a good cbeoce SOT yon to bit the •Oodk and ^eak.your piece. Take an active part in Rie Sm. Make sure you're at :tha tnseting. Bementber. the time is 7 P.M. A» Srotfaers must .Show proxnptly. TAMPA — The arrival of 'any beefs that may exist. From sceveral ships stirred shipping in there on it is a pleasure to pay this port last week, a pick-up her off. Is it any wonder? which is most welcome. Another ship on which Sea­ The Robert McBurney, Over- farers are doing a bang-up job lakes, paid off, then signed on. is the Albert K. Smiley, which Most of the Black Gang decided was in here last Friday. Deck to stick with the ship, and a few Delegate Bailey, Ship's Delegate in the Deck and Stewards De­ McDonald and Stewards Dele­ partments did likewise. gate Ruppert are keeping beefs It is deserving of mention that on the Smiley at a minimum. this ship comes in, pays off, There is never a beef aboard signs on and sails with never a that concerns anything but the beef in the entire procedure. repair list, and that is handled There isn't "even a dispute after in smart fashion. the two-month trip. The way the Smiley lads work it is this: They turn in a list, ABLE CREW which is taken to the heads of This unusual vrecord is a trib­ the departments concerned, with ute to the intelligence and abil­ the advice that the repairs are ity of each Seafarer aboard the to be made by the time the ship. Furthermore, the Dele­ ship docks in Tampa again. gates—Pearce, Stewards; Woods, This method works out for the Engine and "Eagle Eye", Deck— Smiley and all hands are happy are doing a damn good job. over the situation. They have all books and per­ We had the Winslow Homer mits taken up and ready to turn in yesterday. She called for sev­ over to the boarding Patrolman, eral replacements, which were along with a clear account of easy to get. We shipped two ABs, a Bosun, one OS and an Oiler to her. The Homer is another ship on which beefs are a rarity. Baltimore Shipping Is Fair To Middling GRIFFIN DIES Although Philadelphia does By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ and that's where the beefs must Hospital celebrated the one hunhandle a tremendous amount of anniversary of be settled. Slowly the companies d]red and fiftieth We )-egret to report that Broth­ BALTIMORE — Shipping is are beginning to realize this — the founding of the Federal tonnage, we do not feel its ef­ er George Griffin, one of the about fifty-fifty this week and fect, for several reasons. First, and it's about time. system of Marine Hospitals. men injured in the "explosion Philly has always been primarily we're doing all right. Seven I was making the rounds of aboard the SS John Bartram, HIBIinS HALL TALK a port of call, especially for SIU- ships were in for payoffs and the hospital that day, visiting passed away last week. contracted ships. None of our there were eight vessels sign­ Quite natuiuUy, most of the our sick Brothers, so I happened Brother Giiffin had been in companies maintains offices in ing on, almost the same num­ talk around the bcatdi is bow the hospital for three weeks and this city, and very few of them ber as last week. we have won the Union Hiring despite-the severity of his burns, Paying off were the Feltoi'e, terminate voyages at this point. Hall with our contracted com­ we were beginning to think he Steel Vendor, Edwin Markham, panies. It pi'ovcs that we are Second, a considerable volume had a fair chance for recovery. I Stephen Leacock, Mae, Oberlin g ei t i n g good Tepresentation, of the port's tonnage is trace­ Unhappily, it wasn't to be that 'Victory and the John Paul somethiiig which is very promis­ able to the fact that four very I Jones. Though this was satisway. ing for the futui« as well as large refineries are located here Word has also been received but the. tankers calling here rep­ I factory in light of present ahip- the present. ' ping conditions, we had been here that Brother WiUiam (Red)' There are still plenty of men resent unorganized outfits, the Collins, an oldtimer from the tngt- of the old line anti-union 'hoping for more. Never satisfied, on the beach here, because many II guess. , Gulf, passed away aboard an un­ have come in from the other corporations. ! The «ight ships -signing on ports thinking that shipping in organized tanker coming back There is yet another factor were the Mae, Feltore, Mangore, from Hamburg. the Port of Baltimore is about ^^{hich enters the picture—and Stephen Leacock, Steel Vendor, to be present during some of the that is approximately -65 per j Oberlin Victory, Bessemer Vic­ the best on the coast. SHAPING UP It would he a good idea, how­ ceremonies as representative of cent of the cargo leaving this tory and Edwin Markham. Atl It won't be long before we ever, for men planning a trip the Union. port goes out in foreign bottoms. sign ons were clean. 1 think it appropriate and fair have things all lined up and here to think the matter over .Only the other day I was down IN TRANSIT before starting out. Shipping is that 1 point out the fact that Tampa will be able to boast of a fit one of the grain elevators. A goodly number of ships liavc not so good tliat it can absorb the Baltimore Marine Hospital is damn fine Hall for the member­ Four ships were being loaded ' considered the best on the coast. ship in this port. and all four were flying foreign also been in port, in transit. eveiybody. Mostly they were Alcoa and Wa­ Work on the project is pro­ Men who have been confined flags. Gashounds and performers are terman jobs, which had been So that fact that Philly ranks definitely on the decline. A few there agree this is so. And I can gressing very nicely. The fur­ crewed up in the Gulf and high in volume of tonnage ship­ that cam_ in here paid off and concur on the basis of my own niture which was sent here from called here to load cargoes. the New Orleans Hall has been ped should not be misconstrued. they were properly disciplined. observations. There were plenty of beefs on The one outstanding factor re­ recovered and should prove very It has IHtle or no actual effect We cannot afford to let these the two South Atlantic ships on this bi-anch's activity. men jeoparflize the ever-improv­ sponsible fur the superior treat­ comfortable to those who sink paying off—the Edwin Markham ing conditions for the rest of ment given at the Baltimore and the Stephen Leacock. The LOCAL STDFF Hospital is the staff, probably the membership. same was true of Isthmian's one of the finest in a hospital Stepping from shipping to mat­ Steel Vendor and Oberlin VieCITIES SERVICE anywhere. ters of local interest it seems tory payoffs. But "they were all Sevei-al Cities Service tankers that most of tjje PhiUieS^ fans settled right aboard ship, witK STAFF HELPFUL were in here during the past are downright indignant over all hands present. week 1-and we hit them as fast The doctors and nurses are ex­ the dismissal of Ben Chapman However, it appears thrae is as they came in. Things appear tremely competent and pleasant. as manager of the dliib. still a bit of trouble over sail­ to be going along fine. Indica­ They go out of their way to help . Chapman, who last week was ing time. When sailing time is tions are that "most of the men a man all they can. headed for his native Birming­ posted make sure that you are aboard will go SIU, because they No matter how well-equipped ham, was hi^y regarded as on board one hour before the know the SIU will bring them an institution is, it is relatively a guy who put some vim into ship is scheduled to ieeve. the best conditions and wages unimportant unless a patient is the outfit, considering the ma­ The Isthmian company tried to on the waterfront. made to feel comfortable and terial he had at hand. make a big issue out of the fact All seamen understand that happy. And that's just what the - At any rate there is some that reveral into them for a little relaxation; of the men hadn't solace in the A.L. situation. Lo- arrived aboard ship one .hour be­ the gains chalked up by the staff of iilU'ses and doctors in All hands here appear to be SIU have benefitted all seamen Baltimore succeed in doing. proud of the way things are fore sailing time. Company rep­ evarywhere. The nurses are swell. A man shaping up down here. resentatives at the payoff of A Skipper on one of the South doesn't even have to make his Several oldtimers are around these two ships kept hammering Atlantic ships that paid off here own bed, something which 1 now, including Johnnie Williams, away at this beef. So make .sure found out "that abusive treat­ doubt can be said, about any A1 Driver, Buddy Baker, George you're on time, and you'Ji elim­ Membership rules require ment of his crew doesn't pay. other Marine Hospital. Cain, G. W. Salters, Tony Sosa inate any chances of the com­ every man entering the Un­ Regardless of what his men did The attitude of the nurses in and Bobby Sheppard, to name pany making an issue of it in ion Halls to show his Union and how hard they woi'ked, he any institution can make a man's a few. All are talking about the the future. hook, pro-book, permit card consistently refused to give them stay either good or miserable. Union Hiring Hall agreement All parties concerned were or white card to the Door­ overtime. In Baltimore, all liands are made which the SIU was able to neg­ present at the pajmffs, eonipany man. Nothing else will be He attempted to chisel them as comfoi'table as possible, be­ otiate. representatives as well as the recognized. This is for the There is talk of Waterman op-:crews. And that's the way we on everything he could lluough- cause they are suri-ounded by membership's protection. want it. We don't like the. com-^ out the trip. Even the company people- who show a willingness crating three ships on the Europ­ Don't waste the Doorman's ean I'un as soon as the Marshall pany's ideas on taking care of did not support his actions and, to cooperate and help them. — or your own — time by when the trip was over, they So on the hospital's anniver­ Plan stuff starts clearing. This r matter's in their offices. V arguing this point. Observe sary, a word of appreciation in will be a boon to the Port (A We have a man on the sliips told him- to pack his bags. '• Ihe rules you make. Last Friday the local Marine to represent the crew's interests, behalf of the Seafai-ers confined. Tampa. Member^ip flutes �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Why Bosuns Get Grey Friday, July 23, 1948 The SS John Bnrtram blast which took the life of Bosun Mohammed Elsayed in Tampa last week, recalls a somewhat similar tragedy aboard the SS Homestead in Jacksonville, almost two years ago. Two Seafar­ ers died when the Homestead, a Deconhil tanker, went up in flames after a holt of lightning touched off her 50,000 gallons of gasoline, Aug. 5, 1946. By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN These photos of various stages of Ever since getting this occasion­ the fire were submitted by Thomas al column under way last winter Weathersbee, recently Third Assist­ I have watched eagexdy for con­ ant Engineer on the Cape Catoche. tributors to come in. The results Ill photo left, water from shorehave been quite gratifying. side apparatus is being poured into blazing tanker. Eleven city fire com­ However, I do feel that if panies and two firehoats fought the "Why Bosuns Get Gray Hair" three-alarm inferno. Although flames were used as an invariable head­ still feed furiously on gasoline cargo ing, with the editor of the LOG in photo right, the Homestead was adding.subheadings, that readers practically destroyed at this pcrint. would come to expect and more View of Homestead below, was readily ,find these articles by taken about an hour after fire start­ ed. Ship was listing at port. SIU Bosuns. I haven't the time to look up and comment on all the contri­ butions, but I do remember a fe"' '^here was a humorous one by .lackie Martin. And right now I have before me Tex Suit's TAMPA — George Griffin, excellent article in the LOG of July 9 on the ideal Bosun. one of the victims of the SS Dan Butts, C. Murray and a John Bertram steam line ex­ few others have promised to plosion, died in a local hos­ contribute, so I'm putting the By A. S. CARDULLO pital July 15 after a valiant pressure on them now. I'd' also three-week struggle for sur­ SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping like to hear from Jack Greenkept on a pretty even keel here vival. haw who was chairman of the this past week. One thing about New York committee that looked Horribly burned in the this port: if a fellow really wants into registration rules. blast which also took the life to ship out, has a rating and PLUG LOOPHOLES his book is in good standing, of Bosun Mohammed Elsayed This time, I'm x fushing into there isn't too much of a -lay­ and injured two others. Grif­ print myself to urge the fol­ over. lowing steps on the negotiating fin's demonstrated an amaz­ We've been sweating it out committee: i ing courage and will to live. for the past week looking for 1) Cargo ports should be in­ He had sustained first, sec­ a building. There are plenty of cluded with hatches and tankond and third degree burns places around town, but we are' tops, when opxened or closed, of the body. • taking our time and looking for for the ptupose of loading or Griffin, an OS. was scalded the best we can get for our discharging^ cargo, or after car­ as he sought to escape money. go has been worked. through a passageway filled CREW DONATES 2) Bosuns should be prohibi­ with live steam shooting The crew of the SS Steel ted from standing gangway from a line connected to the Seafarer, which stopped in San watches or doing any other work deck machinery. Francisco enroute to the Far which might deprive an AB or East, donated $35 to the pro­ OS of overtime. In this connec-^' posed—but as yet unopened— tion, a Bosun should only super­ San Francisco Branch, with the vise his crew, perform the most following note: skilled pieces of seamanship and '•Please accept this $35 so that discharge duties specifically call­ you may purchase books for the ed for by law, custom and Union new Union Hall — books for By CAL TANNER I green ticket and blue ticket ABs This sound system was hooked agreement. pleasure and books for educa­ jthis week. We, therefore, want to up for temporary use, because The reasons for the first rec­ MOBILE — There was rela­ tion—so that men ashore may ommendation are self-evident. tively little change last week urge everyone who has enough we expect to have the bottom brush up on or up their rates time in for a green ticket to go half of our building ready for The second is necessary today in the status of Mobile shipping. and otherwise profitably pass up and get it immediately, as the use in late summer, when we because the Bosun is top man The overall picture was fair, their time on the beach." commissioners are not going to will make permanent installation on overtime. As a consequence, with a total of 165 bookmen and The money was forwarded by sign on over 50 per cent blue to cover both floors. Mates do everything they can to 76 permitmen shipped out. Deck Delegate John P. Trust, tickets on any one ship. make a Bosun refuse overtime. The Mobile branch was sad­ Engine Delegate O. C. Bailey, Five sign-ons, along with three Both Bosun and crew should be Another reminder is directed dened by the news of the sudden Jr., and Steward Delegate Edgar ships in transit, accounted for the protected. to the aliens in our membership. death of Brother William E. (Frenchy) Goulet. , men shipped. The transit ships On government subsidized ships, (Red) Collins, who died of a Other crewmembers who conj each took a couple of replace­ the percentage of non-citizens heart attack Tuesday while at ^ tributed were: S, Hollstedt, J. ments. sea. Ryan, G. Gooden, E. Ely, L. Signing on were "the Ponce de Brother CoUins was widely HeiS TAK1^)G• W. Foglia, E. Waterman, U. UiiLeon, Governor Graves, Goverknown throughout the entire At­ ' THAT WATERM-W porn, R. Walter, G. Gibbons, R. I nor Houston and Governor lantic and Gulf District and he OOB/ V—i Pennington, B. Duplentis, R. jo'Neil, all Waterman Steamship was well-liked by everyone. At Marrero, A. Rodriguez, D. Davis, As part of its campaign to j Corporation vessels; and the nne time he worked as an of­ P. G. Dacanay, ^l. Rodriguez, P. expand its port activities, Mo­ Cape Remain, an Alcoa ship. ficial in the Port of Mobile, and B. Aton, Dalacerna and the Chief bile has served warning on New at the time of his death was do­ Payoffs were held during the Cook, whose name we were un­ York that it is going after any ing a job for the Union on an I week on the following three able to make out. and all business now being unorganized tanker. ships: Wild Ranger, Ponce de handled by the Big City. PAYOFFS Leon—both Waterman—and the The wife of Brother Frank Terming it a "friendly war," The Lyons and the Governor Alcoa Pioneer. These payoffs Westman, of the towboat division officials of the Alabama State Brandon paid off this week, were exceptionally smooth. Prac­ of the Marine Allied Workers, Docks have set up offices in tically no beefs existed on anj' passed away July 16. The Mo­ neither of which had too many New York to notify shippers of permitted in the crews has been of them. bile Branch of the SIU extends beefs. There were plenty of men the advantages of shipping cut down fi'om 25 to 15 per cent. its sincere sympathy to Brother shipped as replacements on inthrough the southern port. -They MOVED FAST tercoastals. All aliens who are in a position Westman. claim their campaign has al­ Some of the men around the to do so should immediately take It was touch and go on the On the organizing front, ac­ ready brought results and they port now are G. Melting, T. the necegsai-y step.s to get their tivity -was fairly quiet for the are now handling much business three Waterman Liberties we citizenship. jPopa, D. Bell, R. W. Stanford, past week. Nothing unorganized that was formerly New York's. crewed up the past week. The the "Moose" and several others. hit the port, and in the Marine IMPROVEMENT . One of the biggest lures is the company had been bidding on We lost Frank Snyder's ad­ Allied Workers we are still wail­ fact that they have built new, several U. S. Army time char­ dress. Let him contact the Frisco Comforting news for the mem­ ing for action on petitions we modern docks — considered the ters. When their bids were ac­ office if he reads this. bership is the fact that the water have on file with the National most modem in the country— cepted the ships had to be crew­ The weather out here has been cooler, fan and public address Labor Relations Board. ed and on their way in 24 hours and are able to handle cargo at just right. Nice and warm in system, which they authorized one-sixth the cost in New York. jto make the cargo committments. . Quite a few oldtimers are the daytime and cool enough to for purchase, have been installed Last month Mobile celebrated It was a hectic job getting them around the .Mobile beach at the use a blanket during the night. and are operating satisfactorily. the 20th anniversary of the crewed, stored, signed on and moment. Among them are J. Cardullo and Bernstein went The P.A. system is particularly Leys, F. O. Swenson, N. Kiehl, to the beach during the week­ building of its government docks. shoved off in the period of time During those 20 years, the port allowed. But all came off smooth- effective and there is noticeable C. M. Crooks, B. A. Turner, F. end. They both got so tired improvement at the meetings. All Gegan, R. Tucker, S. Piner, C. E. watching the younger set exer­ of Mobile has climbed from lyThe Coast Guard here started hands can hear clearly what is Wells, C. R. Simmons, J. Kackur, cise that they were knocked out twenty-fourth to sixth place in enforcing its new directive on being said. H. Douglas and H. Ducloux. the nation, in cargo handled. for the rest pf the week. Griffin Succumbs I Little Change In Mobile: Shipping Is Fair Port Mobile Out For NY Shipping Frisco Branch Busy Looking For New Mali �Fridar, JidT THE SEAPAKEXS 1948 LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief BiTinch minutes except Boston's MOBILE — Clieinnan. W. C. and New Orleans' accepted. Vot­ McCuistion. 23138.« Recocding ed to non-concur with that part Secretery, Jemee L. CanolL of New Orleans minutes pertain­ G-14; BeacUng dcrk, Karold J. ing to picking up of permits. Fischer. G-59. TOTAL REG. REG. SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED REG. TOTAL Voted that Boston motions re­ ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED PORT Mobile minutes accepted. Min­ garding West Coast rules be utes of other Branches accepted Boston 33 19 20 72 8 6 1# 5 tabled, and that Secretary-Treas­ with exception of that part of New York 236 633 182 215 110 127 110 347 Baltimore minutes recommend­ Philadelphia 68 43 36 147 56 24 14 94 urer settle question with - West ing pay increase for Union em­ Baltimore 208 159 123 490 129 159 123 411 Coast. West Coast and Great ployees. Great Lakes and West Norfolk 86 213 73 54 59 17 21 97 - Lakes minutes to be filed. Trial Coast m-inutes to be posted. Ag­ Savannah 3.9 32 29 100 18 21 19 58 Committee's report, absolving ent reported that Waterman was Tampa 19 18 23 60 22 13 7 42 man of guilt, accepted. Agent crewing three Liberties here and Mobile 237 278 211 726 142 109 95 . 346 painted gloomy picture of Nor­ that Isthmian was crewing a New Orleans ] 67 143 427 - 144 140 141 113 421 folk shipping for next 30 days. ship in Pascagoula and that the Galveston 54 29 24 107 52 33 25 110 He told members to be prepared four would take about 125 men. San Juan 13 11 21 45 13 16 31 to dig in or go elsewhere for a 2 ship. SS Robin Mowbray to be Waterman is moving nine ships GRAND TOTAL /906 1)077 1,037 3,020 750 598 1,976 crewed shortly. One man Obli­ 628 from West Coast for reconver­ gated. Varied discussion undec NOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coist are not included in this report. sion here, he said, and after Good and Welfare. Minute of about two months ^work on each silence for departed Brothers. they will run out of here. Agent BALTIMORE — Chairman, A1 Meeting adjourned with 211 discussed opening of Hall on retary-Treasurer's report read ton minutes pertaining to preWest Coast. He also reported and -accepted. Six men were Ob- ferential shipping and to accept Stansbury, 4683; Recording Sec- members present. 4^ 4 i death of Brother William Col­ ligated. Dispatcher's report was the balance. All other Branch refary, B. Lawson, 894; Reading; NEW YORK — Chairman. C. lins. Read communication from accepted. Under Good and Wel­ minutes were accepted. The Gal- Clerk, P. Robertson, 30148. reports dated Motion made to suspend the Haymond, '98; Recording SecreSUP and voted to refer matter fare, a number of Brothers hit v^ton financial the deck to discuss the new July 3 and 10 were read and regular order of business in or­ lary, F, Stewart. 4935; Reading to Secretary-Treasurer. Dispatch­ er's report accepted. Patrolmen's Hall, which the Branch should accepted. The Secretary-Treas­ der to Obligate 17 Members. New Clerk, E. Parr, 96. Motion carrieci to accept the reports filed. Accepted "reports have in about 30 days. There urer's financial report of June 26 Business of all Branches was of Trial Committee. Minute of was also discussion on the pos­ was read and accepted, as was read and accepted. The Balti­ Agent's verbal report. Agent re­ silence for departed Brothers. sible need for a Branch in Jack­ the Headquarters' report to the more Financial Report of July ported shipping as hplding at a Meeting adjourned with 200 sonville. Talk was based on the Membership for Jtme 30. The 3, and the Secretary-Treasurer's fair pace. Also reported that fact that there has been some Agent's, Patrolman's and Dis­ weekly financial reports of June Stewards should check aU stores members present. shipping in Jacksonville, notably patcher's reports were all ac­ 26 and July 3, were read and and supplies on ships as the t t- t' SAN JUAN — Chairman. S. tankers. Minute of silence for cepted. Under New Business, a accepted. Motion carried to ac­ Union cannot go to bat for them if they are involved in a bum Colls, 21085; Recording Secre­ Brothers lost at sea. Meeting motion was made and carried cept Trial Committee's findings tary. W. Fontan. 100852; Reading adjourned with 75 members pres­ that the Agent clarify what stat­ on 14 Members. The Agent's, beef. Minutes of all Branches, ent. us an SIU Fisherman has in the Patrolman's and Dispatcher's re­ except Baltimore and New Or­ Clerk. A. Mariani. 32542. Union. A motion was made to ports were made and accepted. leans accepted. Moved to non­ All Branch minutes accepted. BOSTON—Chairman. W. Siek- post a Shipping List. Carried. Under New . Business motions concur with that part of New Great Lakes and West Coast m^n. 7086; Recording Secretary. Motion carried to purchase a fan were carried to accept the TriaL Business pertaining to an inminutes to be filed. The Agent I S. Cieslac. 22957; Reading Clerk. for the office on the third floor. Committee's Report on two Bro­ crease in wages for Union offic­ reported on activities in the J. Breenbaum. 281. One minute of silence for de­ thers. One minute of silence for ials. Moved to nonconcur with port. His report accepted. Dis­ parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ Brothers lost at sea. Under Good that part of the New Orleans It was moved to refer that patcher's report also accepted. journed with 150 members pres­ and Welfare various members minutes pertaining to the lifting part of the Baltimore New Busi­ Agent's financial report and Sec­ ent. ness in regards to giving Union .spoke on the subject of why of shipping cards from permitretary-Treasurer's 'reports accep­ employees a raise to the next none of the ships carry Union men. Under discussion it was i 44. ' ted. Trial Committee's recom­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, made products in the slopchests. pointed out that permitmen now mended penalty for a perform­ Quarterly Finance Committee and er concurred in. Voted resolu­ to accept the balance. New Busi­ Earl Sheppard* 203: Recording One instance, in particular, on have tough enough time to get tion calling for Hall in San ness of all other Branch minutes Secretary, Paul Warren, 114; the beach and on the ship, there out without penalizing them fur­ Francisco. Membership voted to was accepted. The Headqiuarters Reading Clerk. Buck Stephens. was no place where a man ther. Feeling was that members could buy a white cap with a should do an educational job on have Agent investigate possibil­ Report to the membership, and 76. Union Bug stamped in it. Meet­ the permitmen. Discussion on the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ ity of buying "El Imparcial" New Orleans minutes and fin­ ing adjourned with 450 mem­ telegram from Harry Johnson cial report were read and ac­ building. Vote of thanks for Ne­ ancial report accepted. Secretary- bers present. concerning A&G District Hall gotiating Committee on Hiring cepted. The Agent reported that Treasurer's report i-ead and ac­ in San Francisco. Feeling was 4 4 4 Hall. Voted new equipment for shipping was slow. In checking PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, that the A&G district wiU be in Hall. Various members blew the books on the Nantasket Line, cepted. Accept^ all Branch minutes, but voted to refer Bal­ a better position to service its their corks on a number of mat­ the Agent said that cme retired timore's recommendation for up- Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ contracted vessels. One minute bookmember informed him that ters under Good and Welfare. retary, W. C. Luth, 896; Reading of .-ilence for Brothers lost at Meeting adjourned with 55 mem­ an agreement between him, the Clerk, R. W. Pohle. 46826. Company and a former Boston sea. Charges against Brothers bers present. Minutes of all regular and read and referred to trial com­ port f^icial had been made to S. t. special Branch meetings read mittee. New Business: Motion TAMPA — Chairman. C. Sim­ the effect that he was not re­ and accepted. West Coast and carried that, in future, A&G mons. 368; Recording Secretary. quired to pay dues and assess­ Great Lakes minutes to be filed. District provide absentee ballots R. H. Halb 26080; Reading Clerk. ments in order to work on these Agent reported, saying that lo­ for elections. Matter to be re­ boats. This retired member fur­ P_, Seckinger. 397. cal slump in shipping rate was ferred to the Agents Conference ther stated that he had shipped Previous Tampa minutes read continuing. Also said that affairs as per constitution. Motion car­ and accepted. All other Branch off of the dock. In keeping with ping pay of Union employees to of port were in good order with ried that all unlicensed person­ the Union policy of not tolerat­ Secretary-Treasurer. Agent said minutes read and accepted. Voted no beefs pending. In addition, nel aboard SlU-contracted ves­ ing freeloaders, the company ag­ that business and shipping in that A&G District was within gave status of Union in Cuba sels eat in the crew's messroom. ent was informed in this man's New Orleans was in fair shape its rights in opening a Hall in Distilling fleet, whose second presence to unload the man or with 13 payoffs and 10 sign ons San-Francisco. Heard and accep­ 4 4 4 ship, the SS Catahoula, was to the Union would do the job for SAN FRANCISCO- -Chairman. since last report. No beefs pend­ ted report of Tampa Agent on agree- ing, he said, but he noted that be voted in a day or two at A. S. Cardullo. 24599; Recording activities in the port. Secretary- him. Any fink-herding Deepwater, New Jersey, near Secreiary, A. Bernstein, 21085; Treasurer's report heard and ac­ rnent previously made was out Alcoa had scheduled three ships now. The man then filed charges for boneyard, the first New Or­ here. Report accepted. Voted to^ Reading Clerk, R. W. Stanford. cepts. Minute of silence for de­ of unfair labor practices against leans ships to be laid up in a go on record favoring an in­ 33251, parted Brothers. Dispatcher re­ the Union with the State Labor long time. He pointed out that struction to Boston officials to ported on number of men ship­ Minutes of all other Branch Board. The Union won this case some 15 payoffs were scheduled prefer charges against former meetings read and accepted. New ped, report accepted. Under Good Boston Agent. Also voted inves­ Business: Motion by T. Popa, and Welfare a number of Bro­ and the membership may feel for next two weeks, with all tigation of unemployment com­ seciu-e that the SIU is still rep­ ships set to go back out. Asked thers joined in general discussion 47242, that the former Boston pensation situation. Accepted of various matters of Union in­ resenting them. In concli;ision all hands familiar with Missis­ Agent be brought up on charges the Agent clarified the issue of sippi passenger ships to make Secretary - Treasurer's financial for his "disruption tactics and terest. opening an SIU Hall on the suggestions, because negotiations report and report to membership. false -accusations." Discussion. 1 ^ SAVANNAH—Chauman. W. J. West Coast. Motion made and were about to commence. Report Patrolman's and Dispatcher's re­ Since Agent was defeated in re­ Brantley. G-111; Racording^ Sec­ carried unanimously to reaffirm accepted as were reports of Pa­ ports accepted. One man Obli­ cent election he has not gone to retary. E. B. Tilley' 75; Reading our previous position, and to trolman and Dispatcher. Com­ gated. Under Good and Welfare sea, but has devoted his time open an A&G District HaU in munications read. Trial Commit­ there was extensive discussion to working against the member­ Clerk. F. HiehardKm, 38220. San Francisco. One minute at tees' reports heard and accepted. of Port Shipping Rules. Minute ship in the Port of Boston. Mo­ Savannah minutes accepted. silence for departed Brothers. Obligated 10 men. Voted to check of silence for departed Bro­ tion carried. Building Commit­ Minutes of aU other Branches accepted. Agent was in Charles­ Meeting adjourned with 103 food carefully on ships heading thers. Adjourned with 170 mem­ tee reported that they have in­ vestigated several places, but for lay-up. Under Good and Wel­ bers present. ton paying off Cape Race and members present. 4 4 4 fare, long discussion of getting have not found anything suit­ Patrolman reported for him. Lat­ GALVESTON—Chairman. H«y new Halls in various ports, stat­ NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben able for the new Frisco Hall. ter said shipping still a little slow. The Southwind had crew- Sweeney. G20; Recording Secre­ us of Electricians and Junior En­ Rees. 95; Recording Secreiary. Several Brothers suggested that ed up and sailed, he said. South- tary. Jack Kelly. GIO; Reading gineers on Isthmian ships and Joe Reed. 27822; Reading Clerk. the committee find a place large enough for -shower rooms and other matters. Minute of silence J. A. BuUock. 4747. port paid off and went to the Clerk. Jamie Byrd. 34683. Only New Business of other' in memoiy of departed Bro­ possibly a gymnasium or work­ Norfolk minutes and financial shipyard to repair damage sus­ tained in the English Channel Branches was read. Motion was thers. Meeting adjourned with report read and accepted as was I out room. One minute of silence Secretary-Treasurer's report. All j for Brothers lost at sea. Patrolman's report accepted. Sec- carried to file that part , of Bos- 345 members present. ASC Shifpmg From Jmm 29 To July 13 a; » �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Del Mar Ship Committee Points Up Machinery For Curbing Performers Friday. July 23, 1948 MARKING OFF ANOTHER MILESTONE When a few performers turned company agent checked with the in the crew finally decided up in the crew of the SS Del B.A. police and hospitals but the against preferring charges. How­ Mar, a Mississippi vessel on the. man could not be found and ever, the crew did adopt another recommendation presented by Buenos Aires run, the crew took the ship sailed without him. action by electing a committee The committee recommended the committee that any member to deal with the men who were that this man be brought up on not aboard ship one hour before acting up. charges, naturally enough. But sailing time as called for in the • Though the charges that the the committee members, in a agreement be fined 10 dollars. committee recommended finally merciful mood, also recommend­ This resolution was to apply in were dropped by a book vote of ed that he be given another foreign ports, since the matter 28 to 16, the committee served chance if this proved to be the was already covered so far as its purpose by highlighting the first time he had been in trouble. New Orleans, the hoqae port of fact that no SIU crew can tole­ However, it still remained for the Del Mar, was concerned. A rate members who foul things the crew actually to bring second offense woiUd call for a charges, and it would be up to 25-dollar fine and' a third for up aboard ship. The subject first arose at a a shoreside trial committee to even more drastic action. Before the June 27 meeting shipboard meeting on June 13. take over from there. With music and a fancy birthday cake, crewmembers of Under New Business, the crew The committee also recom­ was adjourned, the crew voted Bull Line's Suzanne celebrate the birthday of Brother Cruz elected two njen from each de­ mended charges against a Black to send a vote of corifidence in Gang member who, it was al­ the SIU's overall strategy in Negron, Bosun. Helping Brother Negron off to another year partment to look into the per­ forming that was going on and leged, failed to turn to at sea dealing with the shipowners to are. left to right—Rafael Gordils. Baker; Pedro I. Sanchez. fepoft back at the next meeting on May 20 and May 21, and in the Union Headquarters in New Galley Utility; Martin Sierra. Crew Messman; Luis F. Rivera. which was scheduled for June Buenos Aires on June 4 and York. The Del -Mar boys said AB; Tomas Mojica OS; Bosun Negron; Sydney Rivers. Deck 27. The men named were Slater June 5. After the June 5 lapse they would back their Head­ Maintenance; Felix Muniz. AB. and Guillermo Ortiz. FWT. and Owens from the Deck De­ the First Assistant demoted this quarters and Port officials to Shot was submitted to the LOG by Brother Mojica. ' partment, Compon and Westpahl man for incompetence due to the limit. from the Stewards Department, alcoholism. But this punishment and King and Harmon from the was not enough, for the com­ mittee found that the man failed Black Gang. The committee got together a to turn to again on June 9. few days later to look into The ship committee recom- When a crewmember carries this character decided he thought | best interests, solidarity, and things. The parley was a little' mended that this man be re- tales to the Captain and at- more of that job than he did progress, aboard ship as well as slow in starting because one of stricted from shipping for 30 tempts to foment trouble be­ of his shipmates or his Union,' ashore. * the committee members had to days and be placed on proba- tween top side and the foc'sle and endeavored to ingratiate If more attention wore regu­ defend himself against an accu­ tion for six months. But as in in order to cover up his own himself with the Captain by larly given to Education there sation of doing a little perform­ the first case, the charges would mistakes and protect his job, "he turning stool-pigeon. For violat­ ing' on his own account. How­ actually have to be brought and is no longer worthy of friend­ ing the oath of obligation charges ever, this accusation turned out a shoreside trial committee ship and acquaintance," so state of conduct unbecoming a union the minutes of a ship's meeting man were lodged against the would have to weigh them. to be unfounded. aboard the Govenor Bibb. brother. The committee then considered NOISY. TOO It seems that a certain char­ So with this example before the cases of several Brothers whose performances had incon­ Charges were recommended acter aboard was caught drink­ them, the meeting went into venienced the crew. The voyage against a third man who was ing hospital supplies, and as a Education. records of three men were ex­ said to have failed to turn to at result was threatened by the cap­ Brother Ed Abualy started out sea on May 17 and again on May tain with being fired in Hono­ by reading the SIU Oath of Ob­ amined. 21. He was drunk and noisy, it lulu. So, according to the crew, ligation. Then, for the benefit of NHSSED SHIP was reported. new members as well as the man accused, he explained the First there was the man who The shipboard committee meaning and foundation of this had jumped ship in Buenos thought that a shoreside trial Aires. This man went ashore on|committee should recommend oath, and pointed out how it June 3 and failed to get back that the man be restricted from was the backbone and guiding would be fewer such examples in time to do his work. On June shipping for 30 days and be principle for honest Union be- as this,. It was pointed out by 6 he came aboard at midnight placed on probation for six havioiv the meeting's chairman Ed. and went back ashore at five months. Discussion continued on the Agauly, "the union oath is more Matt Fields is an able Deck At the next shipboard meet- Engineers in more ways than active role all members must than empty words," he con­ o'clock in the morning, failing to show up by sailing time on ing held on June 27, after pro- one, according to William Pepper, perform to back the SIU for its cluded. June 11. The Master and the longed discussion, the bookmen and W. C. Jefferies who added this stoi-y to the end of the last ship's minutes received by the LOG, from the Seatrain Texas. Seafarer Walter L. Hamilton Aside from taking care of was kiUed by a train on June winches, Matt's speciality is rum- 30 in Elkton, Maryland, his pots and performers. It seems hometown. News of Brother SUGGESTS A TEN-DAY WAIT that things had been going from Hamilton's death came in a let­ bad to worse before Fields came ter to the LOG from SIU mem­ BEFORE HONORING CARDS along and showed what a real ber Pat Robertson. To the Editor; Union man who has had plenty According to Robertson, Ham­ It seems to me that due to the shortage of berths on the of experience handling such ilton was struck by a train ships, all bookmen and permits just signing off of a ship should cases can do. shortly after midnight of June be forced to remain on the beach a period of time of at least According to his shipmates, he 30. No details of the accident figures this way: The contract were given in the report, but it ten days. This . could be done by declaring shipping cards good only is everybody's responsibility. It is assumed that death was in­ after ten days fron^ the date of issuance. isn't enough to live up to it stantaneous. I have talked with many seamen who do not have funds to yourself. When things aren't The 21-year old Seafarer had provide food and shelter, although they have old shipping cards going right you've got to see to been in the SIU a little over a it that the other fellow lives up year. Ire joined in Marcus Hook and are trying to ship. A man just signing off of a ship should give someone else to it too. in March of 1947 and sailed in a chance. He has his payoff, while the men who have been Apparently the* Chief needs the Engine Department. He held around a while are usually running short. An emergency exists, some straightening out also. The permit No. P3-3825. so let's give tlie other fellow a chance. minutes state that he told the He is survived by his mother M. Cook delegate that if the overtime Sadie Hamilton and a brother, ANSWER: Under the rotary shipping system in effect in sheets., turned fh showed plenty James Thompson, also a member all SIU Halls, the man who has been on the beach the longest of overtime, the Chief would see of the SIU. The family's address WALTER HAMILTON has the heft shipping card and can beat any newly registered to it that the Delegate would is 48 HoUingworth Manor, Elkdeath mentioned in the LOG so man to a job if he himself registered when he came in and find bis own overtime knocked ton, Maryland, down thirty hours or so for the Robinson stated in his letter as to notify his many friends attended his Union Meetings. trip. that 'the Hamiltons wanted the and shipmates in the SIU. Oath Is More Than Words, Bibb Men Prove Seatrain Brother Lauded By Crew For Rumpot Curbs THi BEEF BOX j.r rf. Walter Hamilton Killed By Train �Friday. July 23. 1948 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings THOMAS NUTTALL, June 14 •—Chairman. Cliflon Freuil; Re­ cording .Secretary. Clifford Sharpless. Seventeen SIU Books, five SUP Books, and five Permit Books reported by Delegates. No beefs. The election of Chief Steward, James R. Porter, to act as Ship Delegate was the first action under new business. Mo­ tion carried to stop all quick aign-ons before sea stores are abOfird and the repair lists check­ ed. Motion to insist that the ship be fumigated on arrival at the first American port. s, s. I made that a repair list be given to the Captain, and that he be asked to paint the focs'le decks and fumigate the ship. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. THOMAS CRESAP. May 24— Chairman. Duke Hinder; Record­ ing Secretary, T. Kuhn. There was no new business and under Good and Welfare the Chairman reminded the members that the meeting was the place to straight­ en out all beefs that anyone might have and not to gnunble about things afterward. The Ship's delegate was instructed to try to arrange for an outside laundry for use in the tropics, and to have gratings and shower curtains put in the crew's .show­ ers. Cleanliness of messroom and reduction of early morning noises in the passageways was also dis­ cussed. It was agreed to make every effort to keep the shore gang out of the crew's quarters while in transit through the Suez Canel. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 PETROLITE. June 1—Chair­ man Frank Livingston; Record­ ing Secretary Robert E. Bishop. Motion carried to rotate the re­ sponsibility of cleaning the rec­ reation room between the three departments so that each depart­ ment take it for a week at a time. Cleanliness and repair list were discussed under Good and Welfare. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. SAMSAVS K MCAL TICtfeTf INCH JULY 15, TWO-THIRPS OF Ag'S OAl ANY.SHIPMUST HOLP GREEM TICKETS . SO CHECK YOUR TICKETS : 1. IF YOU HAVE WARTIME A& TICKET, TERMINATING 6 MONTHS AFTER THE END OF THE WAR , GO TO THE CY3AST ©UARP AND GET YOUR BLUE TICKET2. IF YOU HAVE YOUR BLUE TICKET ANP -THREE YEARS OF SEA-TIME, GTET YOUR GREEN TICKET- THOMAS NUTTALL. June 21 •—Chairman. Clifford Sharpless; Recording Secretary. J. Gates. Department Delegates reported no beefs and all overtime okay. Under Good and Welfare, James B. Porter. Ship Delegate, spoke KYSKA. A^ri?25*— Chairman. on crew's behavior and the ef­ Frank Spencer: Recording Secre­ fects that it has upon the Union's tary. Wiliam H. Moody. Motion position while negotiating with carried to have the books and the ship operators. He also permits ready to turn over to DOA/T VO YOURSELF OOTOPAJOB thanked the fine crew for the the Patrolman. Motion to turn splendid cooperation evidenced the Mate's penalty time (five BECAUSE OP CARE6ESSA/6SS/ throughout the trip. The Deck and a half hours) over to the Delegate, Clifford Sharpless Deck Delegate, Brother Walsh spoke on the importance of the Motion that all members be membefrship conducting them­ sober at the payoff. A vote of selves as Union men. The Bosun thanks was given to the Setward asked the crew to toe the line Department for a fine job, and it and avoid logs or charges. It was recommended that a picture was recommended that all vessels of the entire department be for­ By HANK in the island trade be furnLshed warded to the LOG. A repair list was made up during Good with DDT bombs. One minute Quite a lot of jobs were jet-propelled on and off the shipping of silence for departed brothers. and Welfare. 4^ $ boards this week. Those brothers on the beach for some time OLIVER LOVING. June 27 — must have felt real good inside to find themselves getting their Chairman, J. Wahberg; Record­ sea legs in action and heading down to the docks for a home and ing Secretary. P. Wilkinson. a voyage... Brother Clifton Wilson, the cook, discovered a differ­ 4 4 4 Everything in order, reported the EDWIN MARKHAM. June 6— ent way of going through these dragging days of humiliating four Delegates. Motion carried Chairman Leimard A. Wright; humidity while waiting for those ships to.come in. He found a that the Captain be requested to Recording Secretary Fred R. brother who covild play the tense (and dense) game of chess— give the messroom, pantry, and Hicks. Jr. Vincent Khul elected which is a game not often played aboard ships. Poker, hearts, 4. 4. it recreation room preference over HENRY W. BEECHER. Jan 4 gun-tubs in painting. Long re­ Ship's Delegate. The meeting pinochle and checkers are the major time-killers at sea, we — Chairman. L. Nicholas; Re­ pair list made up under Good went into Good and Welfare believe. Most brothers using the recreational decks in SIU haUs cording Secretary, L. Pope. Deck and Welfare. It was decided to where there was discussion cov­ pass the time away by resplicing those yams about various voyages, delegate's report was accepted have Patrolman find out why ering cleanliness of recreation discussing the ridiculous Taft-Hartley Law passed by those laborwith a vote of thanks for the the Second Assistant was run­ room, and laundry, wearing of hating politicians, reading all the important educational SIU fine way he had handled beefs. ning all watches, and to investi­ shirts during meal hours, and booklets, writing letters home and to shipmates anchored in marine The Engine and Steward dele­ gate the FWT who had only dues the minimizing of noise in the hospitals, and reading about what happened in the SIU weeks gates reported all in order. Ship's receipts and no permit or book. passageways. The Ship's Dele­ and months ago (while they were out at sea) from "retroactive" gate was asked to see the Cap­ copies of this weekly newspaper. Delegate asked that the Steward tain about having the ship's radio have the messhall sougeed down. 4 4 4 turned on during the daytime, No new business. One minute of and about having the passage­ Steward Armand Rioux, citizen of Connecticut, and an silence for departed brothers. ways and messrooms sougeed be­ ^ ^ ^ oldtimer. was in town this week ... Brother "Big Bill" Williams fore hitting the Fi-ench coast. is in town right now. His shipmates say they are surprised at BESSEMER VICTORY. May One minute of silence for Broth­ 12 — Chairman. Mason Nunn: the wild and happy welcome he always gels (so he says) ers lost at sea. Recording Secretary. T. Moody. from those Trinidad cafe people. It's a well known tact that Delegates reports read and ac­ 4 4 4 SIU sailors, besides being the best sailors in the world are cepted. Motion under New Busi­ GATEWAY CITY. June 23 — EDWIN MARKHAM. June .27 —Chairman Bennie L. Whitley; also the most appreciated in foreign ports... Still carrying that ness to have the Ship's Delegate Chairman, J. Linch; Recording see the Captain about painting Secretary Charles H a r i m a n. Secretary Fred R= Hicks. The mustache aboard his face. Brother Frank Bose. the Electrician, out crew's quarters/ He was also Motion carried to accept the Del­ Deck Delegate, L. A. Wrikht. re­ announced he was getting spliced (or should we say fused?). instructed to find out why the egates reports on standing of ported that the overtime was not Congratulations, and a long, happy voyage of matrimony. crew was not permitted to dry membership. Motion to instruct working out equally in his de­ clothing in the fidley. Under the Steward to line up his Mess- partment. Motion made to get Good and Welfare there was dis­ men so that the work would run a repair list in shape for the Here are some of the oldtimers in town: Steward M. Farrula, Discussion under cussion of cleanliness of mess- more smoothly. Motion to have Patrolman. H. K. Iliff, Bosun J. Gates, Steward A. Lomas, M. Sierra, H. hall and laundry. Discussion un­ repair suggestions turned into the Good and Welfare covered clean­ Martin, A. Adams, J. Ramos, J. Salad, E. Larson, T. Hasson, ing of coffee urn, using of ash­ der Education on how to teach Delegates s6 that a list could be N. Pasinosky, J. Hassin, Steward A. Espeneda, A. Weir, A. Ortiz, trays in messroom, and putting hew men to be good seamen and ready to hand to the Patrolman. Steward Mike Pappadakis, G. Ehmsen, L. Larsen, J. McCollon, up of shower curtains. A vote One minute of silence for Broth­ reliable Union men. F. Dressier, R. Garcia... One seafarer was sui'c of one thing— of thanks was given to the entire ers lost at sea. Steward Department for good although it wasn't about catching a job real soon. He promised 4 4 4 ZEBULON PIKE. June 7 — ehow and service. One minute himself that before he sails he would buy this year's World Chairman L. G. MacArthur; Re­ of silence for departed Brothers. Almanac (containing a million facts about practically everything) so that he could happilY and definitely settle some of those cording Secretary. J. J. Adams. never-ending discussion-arguments aboard ship. For example: Delegates reports accepted. Mo­ 4 4 4 Which woman of what country swam across the Atlantic ocean? CORNELIA, May 23 — Chair­ tion that the galley needed a Is the town of Grapeview bigger in size and population than man, Roland Strom; Recording new stove, and that nothing less good old Gritsville? 4 4 4 Secretary. R. Richard Dareis. than a new one should be ac­ Deck Delegate,George Welden re­ cepted. Amended to turn this MONROE. May 9—Chairman ported that a complaint about and a complete repair list Over Roy Hawes; Recording Secretary The weekly SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing tree of cost the coffee would be made to the to the Patrolman. Carried. Mo­ R. E, Trevino. Deck Delegate re­ to the homes of the following brothers: Norman Power of Patrolman. Steward Delegate, tion made to fine all men drunk ported there^ had been complaints Pennsylvania. Gerald Erlinger of Illinois. Harris Futch of Leon Hall reported all in order in port. Not carried. Motion of the OS not doing the sanitary Georgia. Carl Bradley of Louisiana. Jack Helms of North Caro­ and Engine Delegate, R. Encar- that all hands must be sober at work properljj^. Motion carried lina. Howard Starbuck of California. John Dodds of Pennsyl­ nacion reported all in order ex­ payoff. Carried. It was pointed that on Saturday, Sunday and vania. Elmer Sauer of Maryland, Leo Feigh of Pennsylvania, Holidays in port, when the wip­ cept that George Rowend had out under Good and Welfare that Eugene Belz of Texas, H. Bell of South Carolina, Thomas ers aren't aboard, that a Fireman lost his permit. The meeting the Skipper had put out a draw Watson of Alabama, Keith Donnelly of Massachusetts, Allen or Oiler be appointed to do the went directly into Good and Wel­ at sea and did not intend to put Bell of New York, Connie Ingram of Mississippi, Albert sanitary work. Motion to have out another in port before pay­ fare. Deck Delegate suggested Weatherell of New York. Charlie Russell of Florida, Thomas catwalk put up over deck cargo. off; no action would have to be that a volxmtary donation be Yarbrough of Florida, Don Morris of Colorado, Lary Blackston One minute of silence for Broth­ taken in* port if the crew ex­ made to the Staten Island TB of Georgia William Cogswell of Alabama. ers lost at sea. pected to get any more money. ward. A recommendation was CUT and RUN �^age Ten rWday. J«!T ». 19*^ T»E S E A P A n E R S LOG MEMBERSHV SPEAKS Ci*- Purser As Doctor Makes Better Radioman, Says Sore Vender Crew To the Editor: The Purser-Pharmacist Mate on Jhis ship, the Steel Vendor, would make a competent radio repairman instead of a pharma­ cist. His competence in his hob­ by far exceeds his ability and interest in the work he has been assigned to do. This can be seen by the cluster of radios, radio parts and junk found in his foc'sle. To devote more time to his hobby he has limited the time for tJie crew's medical attention. This he has accomplished by pos:ting a notice stating that sick call is from 0930 to 1000 hours, five days a week. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, regardless of whether HE POESNT NEEP A POCTOI2/ In the engine room with tem­ perature at 150 degrees: no medi­ cine needed. Ponce, Fireman-Watertender, ringworm on his foot. Remedy: same. Zeglen, Engine Delegate, asked that a small first aid kit be sup­ plied to the engine room for minor cuts and bruises. It was promised by the Purser but as yet no sign of it. Many of the engine department men never bother to have burns treated be­ cause of their disgust with the treatment given. SNAPPY TREATMENT Conn, OS, ringworm: No rem­ edy, no medical attention. Urge Brothers To Sail Ore, Calmar Ships Or Finks Will To the Editor: r^'" ;the crew works or not, no medi­ cal care will be given. . The Purser's competency as n pharmacist will hereby be given as reported by those of the crew who have asked for medical assistance when in need. At the completion of the com­ pulsory shots, typhus and typ­ hoid shots were then promised to those needing or requiring such. This has never been done. DIZZY DIAGNOSIS Cullen, MM, heat rash. Rem­ edy: keep dry. He was not given calomine lotion until the rash had spread over his entire body. Cullen had been after the Purser for two weeks before he received treatment. These are some of the re­ ported cases. To question more of the crew, many more similar cases of no medical attention would be brought out. Is a man of this^ caliber to stay aboard? The crew says, "No." We shall sfee when this ship hjts port. S. J. Jandora, Ship's Delegate Steel Vendor Unless Unioru men fill every job on the Ore and Calmar ships it will be impossible to improve the conditions under the written contract. This contract, remem­ ber, has only recently been nego­ tiated by the SIU to replace the old verbal contract that had been in effect for years. Both Ore and Calmar Steam­ ship Companies keep a shipping list of their own, and are only too happy to complete a crew with their own finks when the Hall is unable to ship the neces­ sary men; or when members themselves violate the contract and are fired as the ship is ready to sail. On our ship, the Bethore, in particular, we have a large num­ Ashebrook, Chief Electrician, while installing a motor in the crew refrigerator, hurt his knee. The Purser, when he completed his examination, stated that To the Editor: Ashebrook had water on the The Wizard of Oz, better knee. He departed for some lini­ known as Dale Carnegie, has a ment. Three days later he had new book on the market telling to be reminded of Ashebrook's us how to live without worries. needs by the Ship's Delegate be­ fore medical attention was given. Probably it is meant for the Zeglen, Oiler, broke out with American businessman who may a fungus growth on the palm of be worrying about the mainten­ • his left hand. Before giving Zeg­ ance of his wartime super profits len pills that were of no help, in a peacetime era. Or is it the Purser stated that he had peace? Certainly this book cannot paid for them out of his own serve the workers who are now pocket. Zeglen finally reported for aid harassed by countless evils — to the ship's doctor in Bombay. unemployment, high costs of liv­ The doctor supplied him with ing and the rest of it. some powder and told Zeglen to Carnegie's former book "How keep the fungus covered with a to Win Friends and Influence People" was a wonderful suc­ sterile bandage at all times. To this the Purser said that cess. This was the book Earl ;sfx to eight such pads were to Browder used during his classbe found aboard but were to be collaboration of the War years used in an emergency only. He when his "commoonists" mar­ finally promised to substitute ried the Big Business interests gauze bandages, and that he ^ and sold »the American workers personally would bring them down the river. down. Another two or three days The communists in control of later he had to be notified by the National Maritime Union did the ship's delegate of his prom­ their part to carry out the Dale Carnegie approach during this ise. Cable, Wiper, for crotch itch period and signed cut-rate con­ was told to wear sports. For tracts in the dai± of the moon. prickly heatf a shower and no They failed dismally, however, soap. For ringworm: keep dry. to impress the members of the ber of free - riders. These men replaced Unkjn men at the last minute who failed to report at sailing time. We would like to urge all con­ scientious Union members to make at least one trip on these ships and square away the beefs at a sober pay-off. Remember how tough it was before' we se­ cured our present contract. If everyone gets on the ball we will eliminate this Company shipping list which, as long as it exists, will always be a threat to our conditions—and especially so in these days of anti-union legislation. THE MEN WHO SAILED THE VENDOR Another Isthmian crew just returned from an aroundthe-world trip is that of the Steel Vendor. Seafarer Carlos Diaz got these pics while the boys were in the waters of the Far East making calls at Bombay and the Philippine Isl^ds. The men of the Vendor's Engine Department are, left to right, front row—Parker, Fireman; Andy, Oiler; Mike Zeglen, Engine Delegate and Oiler; Luis Valentine, Wiper. Back row— Wiper; Second Electrician; Gable. Wyper; Ashebrook, Chief Electrician; Jr. Engineer; Ppnce. FWT and way in barkFrank. AB. Robert Losso, Deck Delegate D. W. Fisher, Engine Del. Joseph Sumpter, Stew. Del. J. V. Murphy, Ships Del. Recommends Curran Read New Book <•. i' K' political Union who suffered from the conditions and wages imposed upon them by the dis­ ciples of the Dale Carnegie-Big Business coalition. They failed to win friends in the maritime industry and in the AFL Unions, whose demands for improved wages and working conditions were hamstrung by the sell-out contracts of the^ in­ fluenced commissars. How they would like the Am­ erican seamen to forget all this. No doubt Dale Carnegie's Book is no longer useful. It is my belief that they might find the new Carnegie book, "How To Live^ Without Worries" equally useful, for there are wor-. ries aplenty haunting the steps of the commissars now as the result of their former "studies." I highly recommend this book to "No Coffee Time" Curran and the rest of the rfiling hierarchy of the NMU. They have influ­ enced people long .enough and lived without worries. It is time now to read ttie new book and learn what Carnegie (minus Browder) has to say about it. Wandering Seafarer The Deck Department. Back row, left to right—Jandora, Ship's Delegate; Frank, AB; 4-8 AB; Deck Maintenance; Deck Maintenance; Curly, - OS; Olie, Deck Maintenance and Deck Delegate. Front row—Scotty, AB; Whity Conn, OS; Qarcia. AB; D'Angelo, OS; Bosun. Stewards Department men axe, left to right, front row— Quanicotr &id Cook; Carlos Diaz, Chief Cook; P. B. Guillen, Stewardt Salgnda MM; Song. 3rd Cook; Kneeling Troga^ BR. Back row—John, MM; Arambum, MM; Poland. MM; Jett, MMr Chico, MM; and Bill Cullin, MM. �Friday, July 23, 1948 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Sings Brother's Praise Page Eleren Enjoys Shuttling Bauxite To Canada; Wants Encore To the Editor: God Made This Night For Sailors By FRANK C. LOMBARDY Dedicated to the wives and sweethearts of seafaring men the "World over, who, by reading this, will perhaps understand. Glorious, magniiicienl night of a million nights; Stars like sapphires, winking merrily their ancient lights; Moon in full dress, smiling from aloft; Vessel under my feet throbbing, throbbing ever so soft. Moonbeams on the water, dancing on my face; High lazy clouds, soft and white like fine old lace; Friendly sea, warm and pulsating like a woman's breast; All is well, all is well, the world's at rest. Velvet painted sky. warm, caressing southerly breeze; Elements in their glory trying so hard to please; God made this night for the sailor. For the troubled soul beneath his breast; All is well, all is 'well, God's at rest. Nay, my Captain, this night is not for naught. But nights like this are deep with thought; We think of our loved ones, our dear'ones so far away. We curse softly, wonder why we've gone astray. We We We We think of the loves, the sorrows, the joys we left behind; dream of the future, of the happiness we hope to find; think of the girL the one in our dreams; vision tots hugging, tugging at our seams. Brother Donald Rood, Deck Maintenance edioaxd Water­ man's Wacosta, has high praise for fellow crewmember Wal­ ter Perry. It was Rood who related the details (LOG, July 18) of Perry's fine seaman­ ship and cool thinking that saved a boatload of men from the Wacosta. Incident occur­ red when a swinging 50-pound after block menaced the launching of a Wascosta life­ boat preparatory to transfer­ ring five stowaways to the Raphael Semmes. charge in Georgetown last win­ ter, was OS on the Pennant^^^^for Here are a few words on the a while. He left us in Georgevices and virtues of the SS Alcoa I town to testify at the trial of Pennant and tjie bauxite shuttle j Ralph Youtzy on a similar to Canada. trumped up charge, and we have Most of the boys in the Deck ] heard since that Youtzy was also Department have been on the acquitted. Pennant since the first of the We are in Halifax, Nova Sco­ year and we hope to homestead tia, right now on our way back her for some time to come. We south to the islands. We should were in Quebec and Montreal be getting to Mobile sometime in for the better part of a month, August to go into the shipyard. thanks to engine trouble. But I believe you will find .the In the past, I have heard a Deck Department ready to go out lot of guys beefing about this next trip on the same old Pen­ shuttle run from the islands to nant. Canada, but the men on the Pen­ Some of the boys on this ship nant have a different idea. They a lot of Seafarers will remember: will be found grabbing the first Leo Marsh is the Steward. The ship they • see headed for those Bosun- is Jack Kennedy. And up-north ports because they "Ding Dong" Bell is Messman. agree that the northern country Incidentally, the overtime is is the kind a man dreams about. good for the Deck Department. "While we were in Georgetown, Everyone has 400 to 500 hours. British Guiana, a couple of the Sometimes I wonder what.be­ guys caught a pretty good sized came of the tankermen from Gal­ shark. I should say sharks, for veston — Roy Cooper, "Windy" when we cut thp big one open Winn, Don Bennett, Bill Hope, we found five small ones inside. "Duke" Himler and Mahlon Fos­ Robert Boutwell, who was ac­ ter. in particular. quitted of a phony manslaughter Richard K. Moores, AB Travel Educates, Globe-Trotting Seafarer Says To the Editor: After riding the ships over the world for seven years I have come to the conclusion that travel is the most important part of education. \ School education is all right We out here, who are so close to you, dear Boss; as far as it goes, and it is cheaper than the normal cost We seamen, we mariners, we're confused, often at a loss; of travel. But how much better We bitch and cry, we rant and rave. off people would be—and th& We want our whiskey, our women we crave. world would be too—if a lai'ge proportion of the population 'in But we're human, we have souls that are deep, deep. every country managed some­ time in their lives to travel to And nights like this we wonder, think, sometimes weep; the i-est of the. woidd. But alas! My ship says yes, this shall always be: They would absoi-b an under­ These two people, the sailor and me. standing of the customs and liv­ The boys on the SS Alcoa Pennant were proud to have ing problems of others, and iii And so. Skipper, we thank you for this night; caught the one shaxlC shown here. But when they cut the big turn would interpret their own We thank you for this rare delight, this beautiful sight; ways at the same time. fish open they found five little ones inside, making sijc in all. I believe that the ignorance We on the bridge, on the bow or aloft in the nest. Left to right: Richard Moores, AB, who sent in account of and prejudice which is at the We thank you, dear God, for this night we shall rest. the voyage; Mason Scott, Deck Maintenance; York, Baker, bottom of most wars would thus and Fred Pheler, AB. The shark was hauled in off George­ be dispelled and people would, through a broader understand­ town, British Guiana. ing of others, come to lead rich­ er lives themselves. If we could all be citizens of the world, we would be better "Is yours hard, too?" he To the Editor: citizens of our home countries., asked. "I thought it was just I had figured that shipping me, so I didn't say anything." Steve Silvestrin Quartermaster on a new pas­ The Second Steward told me senger ship ought to be the there was a beef about mattres­ cat's meow—an easy racket with ses about five months ago. At good food and nice comfortable that time the company promised bunks. To all members who have mattresses, and the crew agreed ^ But to tell you the truth, I'd to put up with the old ones checks held for them at be more comfortable in a mor­ until they could order good in­ WOULD LIKE TO SEE LEMONADE branch mail rooms: Port Agents will not give out gue. ner-spring ones. ON TAP AT THE NEW YORK HALL It kind of makes a -guy feel any mail containing checks, How these guys that have To the Editor: like a damn fool wearing a been on here all along have unless the addressee shows uniform and high pressure, but gotten any sleep is beyond me. sufficient evidence of his I would like to make a suggestion that lemonade would go otherwise the work is okay, and They must say up all night at identity, such as Union book, better than coffee during the summer months in tlic recreation the food will pass. seaman's papers, discharges, room of the Union Hall. sea playing cards, and do their But when I flopped down in sleeping in port. etc. Anyone who has been sweating it out on the beach in New my sack I bounced right back -An instance has been re­ Yoi-k for the last two or three weeks knows what I mean when , This situation wiP have to be out again. "Who put the paving ported of an envelope con­ I say - it has been hot. And in hot weather a man needs a loi^ remedied. I am f ig to bring Btone in my sack instead of a taining a dheck being picked cool drink more often than coffee. it up at the first meeting and mattress?" I asked my room­ up by a phony who later J. P. Standing see if we can find out just what forged a signature and cashed mate. happened to those missing inANSWER: The free coffee is provided as a service to the Believe me, it would be more it. To prevent a recurrence, nersprings. membership in the New York Hall. To expand this'service to comfortable to spread a blanket checks will be given only to I'll have to sign off now and include lemonade and other items would be a heavy expense. on the deck. the person to whom it is hit the bunk. Got to get some The bulk of the men queried on this question voiced a I asked one of the old hands, addressed, and the only after preference for coffee. If a cold drink is desired, coca cola is "What goes on around hero that sleep, before going on watch. full identification is made. Milton B. Williams available in the machines. we can't get decent mattresses!"! . Oh, dear God, must this always be: These two great loves, the home or the sea? Must you create nights like this, your very best? My ship says yes—nodding on the brow of a silvery crest. Alcoa Seafarer Finds Job, Sack No Bed Of Roses; Prefers Morgue Prove Identity �i^mft T«Mlre TMe SSMFAnJSBS tQC Tttdv ^Uly 23. IMS NY Should Have Hall Like Sea Is mie Place For SIU Member 'Good Hotel,' Member Says Who Tried Stretch Of Life Ashore To ihe Editor: Make sure that we can ifiBtall an air-conditioning system. To the Editor: to the ship. Then the motor i Finally we drifted alongside The gang oB the SB Cape ®aee If possible we should have hotel Iconked out, and we took to another ship and got iielp. Some- wishes everyone back in .good space in the building, so the I'm heading back to sea, Bro- the oars.how we got her kicking and old 39ew York a h^py summer. men. on The beach can stay ithers! Three drab months ashore 1 can still hear Big John made it back to our ship around But when we return we hope there. We should have. our own is enough foT me. I keep think­ yelling, "Okay fellows, stroke! four in the mommg. to find some arrangements rfor -a shops, gin-mills, and seamanship ing of life on the ships and We only have a mile to go. We new Union Hall such as .idl the school. The New York Hall I can tell you that bunk felt vshore-leaves around the world. made a foot the last time." And out-ports aj-e getting. should be like a good Hotel. The rougher it was at the time I can still feel the blisters that good to me then—for two hours. Every SIU guy knows by noW' Yes, you guessed it, they roused We should have a larger LOG •the more ftm it is to remember. raised up on my hands before me out at suf to soak my hhs- that the New York Hall is al­ office. I noticed the editors run­ Take the time the SS Salva- we finally gave up and let her ters in the dish-water. There's most obsolete due to the strain ning around the hail with their •dor Brau was laying down be- drift back to shore. no rest for a wicked messman! of quick turnovers, expansion, pockets bulging as if they were BAIL. BOYS But three months ashore is and the costly rent we are pay­ filing cabinets. The place where None of us knew what was still enough for me. Make way. ing. Maintenance in an old Hank and Whitey run the multithe matter with the engine. But Brothers, I'm coming back" to building runs too high anyway. lith machines on the sixth This September makes four Big John set out to find some stay! years that we will, have been floor, is so small you have to go Joseph D. Malasinsky tools, and Nick and 1 started out in the hall to change your anchored in this dumpy Hall, mind. bailing, for the rain was fiUini And the rent we pay for it is her fast. • Marine Wishes only pari of the picture. Since If and when we buy a build­ John finally came back with it is too small, we have to pay ing, see that there is a chapel a couple of English engineers. He Were Back for an outside place to hold our in it, BO it will be tax-free like The flashlight gave out, and we In Dungarees the YMCAs and the doghouse. regular meetings. ended up striking matches and Here are some pointers that Do we have specific Union hoping the gas tank wouldn't To the EUlilor: the Union Officials might keep colors? If so, we could paint blow up. 1 am now serving in the UJ5. them on the chimney like the Marine Corps;, but I sure widh 1 in mind when looking around steamship companies do. OFF AGAIN loW Falmouth, England, having Finally she started to kick was back where 1 could attend in the city for a new Hall: It isn't funny. We could have the engines overhauled, and we and we headed out again. This some meetings and And out a place where men could do put the lifeboat over to go time we almost made the ship what is going on along the wa their own laimdry, their own ashore. when she konked out once more. terfront. pressing, "and live • comfortably We all had girls in Falmouth Though my book is relhed, I Back we went to the oars and when ashore. Make damn sure and the current was with us. laised a few more blisters. But would very much like to^get a that the price for staying there, But starting back at 11 P.M. it was no use. The wind and copy of the LOG. is well under the 26 dollars a that night in a driving rain was the current were carrying us Hetman E. Godwin week the State of New York a different matter. back faster than we could row. Parxis Island. fi;C. To the Editor.: pays the unemployed. Wet and miserable we were, Of course we had taken the sails (Ed. Note: Brother Godwin The Deck- dang of the SS, If we let the unorganized sea­ and feeling a little sorjry for out to make more room when will be receiving his copy of Frederick Borechard would like men stay at our Hall-Hotel free the LOG dioiily.) ourselves as we headed back we launched the boat. to broadcast a warning to all for a night or two, they would Seafarers: Be on the lookout for end up by bringing their ships TBE ALGONQUIN VICTORY IS BOME TO THEM a Skipper named A. W. Feaeson. back with them—look out ESSO! While I am dreaming, though, Some of liiiese Seafaxexs Uln He's not quite as bad as "Red iPiiiSSiKj;::;® don't put up any of those comy the SS Algonquin Victory. St. Lead" Anderson, but he'll do pictures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lav/rence Navigation's only until another comes along. or any statues. There has been nothing but ship, so much that they are This letter -was read at the misery for the crew since ship­ shipboard meeting and we had slaying aboard for another trip ping June 26th. To begin with which they hope will be as he would only allow one carton a good discussion on the possi­ bilities of all that could be done. good as the last one. In ihe * of cigarettes per week. We fin­ 1 hope others will discuss it and picture at left four crewmen ally got that raised to two after write in their opinions to the LOG. have their picture taken while a lot of argument.. Then there is the ovei-time. So Ed Larkin docked in Brooklyn. Left to far, the Bosun and Carpenter righf: Merle (almost hidden). have eighteen hours overtime, "Red." "Aussie" Wright iwhe and it doesn't look like they will IT'S CONGRATS PGR submitted the photos), and get.jTiuch more. The Carpenter PAPPY JOE ALGINA Friedman. Below, the Algon­ was laid up for three days and To the Editor: quin takes on some oil at the Gaptain let the suutidings go We'd like to compliment Curacao. The man in ihe fore­ for fear that would be overtime. Furthermore, while the Carp­ Agent Joe Algina on his brand ground is a Wiper -named Luke. , The Algonquin covered a lot enter was sick with a fever of of cigars. A lot of us had been of ocean on its last trip, in 101 to 104, the only treatment anxiously awaiting this smoke the course of which ihe boys he was given was aspirin. He for we heard it rumored that saw Brazil. Curacao and Neva was given enough aspirin to Joe had two brands laid away— Beotia 'before they cmne into knock a man out if there was Robert Bums if it were a boy, New York haihor for a sweet nothing else wrong with him. and "twofers" should it be a payoff. But the real pinch comes when girl. Well the bouncing Robert you .start to do anything on deck. Captain PenrBpn stands an Burns are for no other than the wing of the bridge all day James Joseph Algina (Joe ex­ hollecdng >orittoisin and advice.! plained he -wanted no Jr's. in his When you raise or lower booms family as he'd be damned if _ _ „ 'he's putting m his_ two-eents anybody was going to call him -worth evoy lew minutes, deelder) and now Joe will spite fibe fact that the Bosun is have to smoke -the twofers him­ a competent man, and everyone self. Congratulations Joe, and many in the department is a full Book . membex- with plenty of experi­ happy returns of the day! A Bunch OC The Boys . ence, except ^one. We're OTi the articles now and can't do mudh about it; but this Brother A^s is a warning to others to be on ! the lookout. The time to stiaighl- For LOG; Entire en 'Out such a .character is be­ Family Beads It fore sisBixtg on. To the Editor: | H. Kelly. 'Deck Delegate I wish you would send the H. "V^iains. Carpenter LOG to my home. My wife and children like to read it when 1 go to sea. My wife has prom­ ised to save them so that 1 can catch up on back news when T .rf you doal iind linen get home. -wbea you go aboard your Thank you for your courtesy. ship, notify the Hall .at 'once. John L. Shaw 'A iel^gzam from Le Havre or (Ed. Note: Brother Bhasi' Singapore won"! do you any -would be getting his LOG mt good- It's your bed and you home now. but he forgot to . have to lie in it. give his mailing address iih his letter.) Borechard Skipper Beats 'Red Lead,' Crewmen Claim ll I'' •;" li li l( sr li jnCHTTOfil �Srldar, July 23. l«8f THE SEAFARERS A Crew Tl\irty Years Ago Bliililll LOG Page Thixtoe* Member SeesSIU Giving Leadership To All Seamen In Dark Days Ahead To the Editor: for replacements with newer, ed softened by the surplus of faster ships were assured. jthe war years. All Unions are in danger! On the seaman's side, the | Still, over-all strength lies in Tough days" are here. unions were only partially recog- the solid unity of an industiy. Almost a generation has pass­ nized on the waterfront; but ^ The shipowners quickly sensed ed since Labor won its hard union seamen died by the thous- that the internal unity and struggle for collective bargain­ ands to preserve freedom and strength displayed by the SIU ing rights. The seamen, espec­ restore peace. was countered by the demorali­ ially, have risen slowly and pain­ Yet, as the seamen died, some zation of the communist ruled fully from decades of blood and of those who survived became ^ and infested NMU, and they betears. complacent. Some opened bank gan to prepare for the kill. Now, as war-clouds gather accounts out of war- bonus The meetings of the NMU de­ about our heads, as the "cold money. The Union funds swelled. generated into disgraceful, facwar" blows hotter, voices are Many seamen became blind to tional disputes between the polheard muttering threats against the threat of Mr. Shipowner on itical agents of Moscow on the Labor. . the sidelines, waiting his oppor-'one hand, and the pressure of Their attack is focused on the tunity to smash our security. non-communist members on the unions. They say that the work­ From out of the past, ex-seaman Louis J. Russo sent the "Have we not defeated him in [ships on the other, ing man is all right, but the long years of struggle with ahove picture to the LOG to show a crew of almost thirty years LEADERSHIP GONE union is the enemy of all. They evei-ything against us?" they said. ago. The picture was taken aboard the Lake Gilta in 1920, Meanwhile, without real lead­ do this because they know full How, they thought, could the while she was in England. Russo, now a Teamsters Union well that the laboring man would shipowner dare to resort to his ership, the conditions on N^IT official, is shown by the "X" in the photo. be helpless if his union were old tricks of union-smashing, contracted ships began going destroyed. blackballing, lockouts, and star­ rapidly down. The shipowners I am enclosing my book and To the Editor: are. moving in, salting the shi|)s All of our conditions are again vation wages and conditions? an old photograph of a crew I would like to thank you for taken back in 1920. I would like in 'danger. The shipowners have The experienced membership with anti-union men, and reor­ sanding me the SEAFARER'S to have you publish it and may­ never forgotten their defeats— counselled prepared watchful­ ganizing the blacklists. Communist agents in positions LOG. I enjoy it very much. I be some of these old cronies have never forgiven the men ness. Peace would mean a return would like to say that your or­ will write to, me. who forced them to pay union to private, competitive operation, of Union responsibility are scur­ ganization is to be congratu­ Kindly return my book and wages, to recognize the Union bolstered only by mail subsidies. rying hither and yon in the back­ lated. You have certainly come photograph in the enclosed en­ Hiring Hall, and ta sign Union They knew that the shipowner, ground, intent on two different a' long way since I went to sea. velope. contracts. spoiled by the super-profits of purposes — the maintaining of Your hours, wages and working the war yeai's, would attack the their face as "union leaders" 6n Louis J. Russo WAR WAS PROFITABLE conditions for your people are conditions of the seamen first, one hand, and the pursuit of the Secretary-Treasurer There have been lush war when faced with rising costs of disruptive dictates of the "party the finest in the world. Milk Driver's Union years when the shipowners piled Back in 1920 we thought we line" on the other. operation. (Ed. Note: We can't show up profits with cost-plus con­ had fairly good conditions -— These are facts. And these The younger members did not then the strike came and men you his book, but here's a tracts and Government charters. realize this. Further, many of facts must be understood by the weie going to sea for whatever picture taken in the "good Whether ships sank or floated them did not look upon the set membership of the SIU if they meant little to the shipowners, as a profession, but only as a are to fulfill the obligation of old days.") they could get. short-term expedient which they sound leadership to all maritime would leave with the return of workers. It is not the purpose of this peace. These took unionism and letter to tell the members of the the conditions it had fostered NMU what to do. They should very lightly. have common sense enough to FUTURE INSECURE oust the entire leadership, com­ that responsible journals would factual press make an excep­ To the Editor: mie and so called anti-commie, But when they sought to re­ stoop to such fantastic fiction tion to a policy of discriminating Mutiny was a secret and sinis­ based upon a garbled message between fact and fancy, to at­ turn to shoreside occupations, which has been proven guilty ter business in the days of Cap­ relayed by Lloyds of London. tack the integrity of men sailing competition was very keen. of crimes against the union and tains Kid and Blood. Plans were There was an overall .insecurity. the maritime workers as a whole. It now develops that a crazed the merchant ships? made stealthily in Limehouse or An orgy of inflation had been There is no middle groimd. For Does it reflect more of the ScuRy's Square, and captui-ed radio operator on the SS William unlashed. Prices of food, rent them it is clean house or die! cargoes bought and sold suiTep- Carson sent a message brfore wishful thinking of those forces and Unfortunately the crash of the commodities had risen titiously with never a whisper jumping over the side. The ex­ who are doing all they can to alarmingly. War savings evap­ NMU would rock the entire in­ planation itself is interesting, but damage the seamen's unions and heai'd. orated. Gone were the War dustry to the detriment of the some kind of explanation there establish a Government Hiring How poor in imagination and Bonds earned at such heavy truly American unions that are Hall? color were those days compared had to be. solidly grounded and non-polit­ cost. to now, when even razor blades If so, the scurrilous implica­ If journalism gave credence to Many workeis, especially those ical. Once the communist-con­ and negligees are publicized Ov­ every unsubstantiated fancy that tions of this irresponsible jour­ in unorganized industries, or trolled NMU coUapses, the ship­ er radios and a thousand daily crosses the editorial desks the nalism was answered by the Car­ those with weak unions, were owners will turn with savaige papers; and mutiny—ah mutiny! newspapers would soon be rele­ son's Master, who was quoted as harrassed by steadily rising fury on the SIU. —is shared with all the breath­ gated to the circulation of pulp saying, "It is the best crew I prices. These large numbers of If way breaks in Europe, we less populace in their homes fiction. will see the government moving ever sailed with!" new men stayed on in the mari­ from the moment of its incep­ fast to take over the NMU, and John Legge time industry and came to look But why, does this usually tion. impounding its "un-Americanto their Union for support and Take the recent "mutiny" of leaders." Then all unions will be leadership. the SS William Carson for in­ RETIRED MEMBER Where's Olive Oyl? During this time the SlU rose in danger, for reaction will wear stance. All of its splendor and strongly to the defense of their the cloak of super patriotism. WISHES TO KEEP romance was brought right to To" oppose such moves by the living and v/orking standards, each man going about his monot- CG-ISSUED PAPERS when many other unions remain- government will be to plead guilty to the charges made To the Editor: against the NMU leadership. To SEAFARER SON In a recent issue of the LOG. THIS \S SCOOP stand up and fight against this E>ol>KtHS, WHO GIVES there was an article notifying SAYS MOM LIKES shipowner - government - military us ALL OF OUR. BEST the membership that the Coast coalition in the interest of the READING THE LOG PROMT PAGE RUMORS/ Guard would strictly enforce the economic conditions of Ameri­ legal requirements concerning To the Editor: can seamen will be deemed "unAB papers. American." I would like very much to I am now a retired member of have the LOG sent to my mother STILL TIME the SIU, but wish to retain my in Canada. I have sent a few There is still time before the papers. I have in my possession copies home and she likes to storm breaks. the wur-isaue seaman's cui-d. I read them very much. Let us talk to all seamen. Let would like to have additional Her address is • Mrs. Anna us see clearly where the commie information concerning the new Taylor, Fort Stanley, Ontario, gang is heading. Let the SIU onous jobs ashore, with hourly issue. Canada. hold fast to our gains on behadf Will it be necessary for me to bulletins and (newspaper) col­ I have only been a member of all American seamen as ; a umns of space. Nothing less than go to Port Arthur, Texas, ^ere of the SIU for one year, but whole. Let us give leadership a mighty task force of warships my AB ticket was issued, in from here on out I wouldn't sail in the dark days ahead to all headed by the battleship .Mis­ order to acquire my permanent Here's "Popeye the Sailor- any other waJ^ Through the seamen. Let us continue our al­ souri sped to the pirate ship, papefs? There is a CG station in Pitts­ man." and it should surprise LOG my pareftts and friends in ready pi'oved successful policies. with reconnaissance planes scan­ burgh, Pa. Will it be possible for nobody that the fabulous and Canada will get an understand­ There is no way to defeat the ning the seas far and wide. ing of what the Seafarers means, foi'ces of reaction except to me to make the change there? sally seaman ceurries a full as well as the nature and con­ QUESTIONS NEWSPAPERS Robert E. Sanaonetli book in the SIU. When he's ditions of my work on the ships. struggle toward our proven goals. It is up to the SIU. (Ed. Note: You may pre­ But colorful and diverting as not Popeye, he's Seafarer Al­ Jack A- Taylor The mantle of leadership now sent your discharges at any such a story may be, and re­ bert Jesse Thomas who first (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ rests upon our shoulders. gardless of the benefits it must CG office and apply for tl»» We will not fail. went to sea in 1911. He snails in ing sent to Mrs. Taylor as re­ have had to the street sale of papers to which your time quested.) Charles Haymond the Engine Department. newspaper copy, it is surprising and qualifications entitle y<m.) Brother Questions Motives Of Newspapers In Front Page Trumpeting Of Ship 'Mutiny' �Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23, 1948 Seafarers' Guide To The Far East By ERNEST BOSSERT ii 1%' of the passageways and out of the quarters. They use our messroom, our baths,, and toilets, our drinking foxmtains, and lie around the passageways and will steal anythiim they get their hands on. If the company would use seamen for watchmen, I can guarantee that the seamen would keep them out, and our baths and toilets and passageways would be kept clean and sani­ tary. As it is, we are continually At our next port. Port Swettenham, a longshoremen's strike This is the second and concluding article by Bangkok is about 60 miles up was on and, after a delay of the, Bangkok river. Most of the Seafarer Ernest Bossert on ports of the FaF several days awaiting the out­ ships destined for Bangkok an­ East, based on his observations while a crew- come, we proceeded to Penang, chor here, and load or discharge returning to Port Swettenham af­ from and into barges and small member aboard Isthmian's Steel Architect. ter the settlement of the strike, ships and sailboats from Bang­ Penang is on the west coast of Brother Bossert's findings are especially kok. the Peninsula, in the Mal­ The Bangkok River is still full interesting to seamen because he spotlights the accaMalay Straits. We were there for of mines and obstructions from numerous pitfalls unwary crewmen on the Far only one evening's shore leave the war, and it is unsafe for and could not leam •ery much. East runs often encounter. large vessels to go there. The The shops and most business es­ week previous to our arrival tablishments were closed. How­ there were two British ships to understand very emphatically blind. But if you are lucky ever; it is a nice clean and or­ sunk by mines in the river. PASSEP that we wei*e union men and enough to hit one of the sweep­ derly place. Koh-Si-Shang - is a typical 8fwe sympathetic with union struggles stakes, a kind of lottery which Two cabarets, "The City waterfront village with the us­ against the bosses; whether' they they hold for each race, you can Lights," and the "Picadilly," both .rtwow ual drinking places, dancehalls, were in Singapore, Shanghai, or come away with a comfortable side by side, seem to be the prostitutes, etc. There is very New York; and, mutiny or no stake. The winners always share popular places and most of the little there in the way of souven­ mutiny, we would do nothing around $1,000 and sometimes as seamen congregate there. Why irs, but at ^Bangkok things are that might in any way compro­ much as from $35,000 to $50,000 those places are so attractive, 1 much different—nice stores, the­ mise our union principles where on the main sweeps of the day. don't understand. ater^, hotels, etc.. and things are a labor dispute was in progress. Prices of refreshments are ex­ Turf enthusiasts in the States more reasonable than at Koh-SiThere was no attempt to break orbitant at both places, and the think they are clipped by the Shang. the strike, and in a few days it quality very poor. Thei-e are breakage at American tracks, bewas settled and we went to the GOOD BUYS many places where prices are fighting to keep them out and doclc. more moderate and the quality Ladies alligator handbags of we are exposed to all sorts of much better. We went to a place The longshoremen here are fine workmanship may be ob­ diseases. called the "Boston Bar," right very poorly organized into many tained in Bangkok at low prices. Most of the coolies have open in the -heart of the city with a It is not advisable to go to Bang­ sores on their legs and bodies. different unions with factional roof garden overlooking every­ disputes, etc. However they did kok unless you have lots of time Why doesn't the company pro­ thing. Here you can get good gain a considerable increase in and can arrange suitable trans- vide a barge for the coolies to cold American beer, good food. wages, almost 100 percent. portation. Only a few of the jjyg with water etc.? Why; Prices are reasonable and the boys were able to go there, and should we have to tolerate this Singapore is a nice city, with place spotlessly clean. they ran into many transporta-. fjjth in our quarters? Ave they many things of interest. If you Returning to Port Swettenham, tion difficulties, especially on the allowed topside? Oh, no! The are religiously inclined, you can we found the strike settled. Tijie see beautiful Christian Churches, way back. Old Man would soon have them Government intervened, forcing But if you can go, it is well thrown out. Why should we have and beautiful Buddhist and Mo­ the strikers to return to work hammedan Temples of both mod­ worth the trip, as it is a nice to tolerate them, then? cause they don't get the nickels without having gained anything. clean city and you can have a Why all these rigid physical ern and ancient design. and pennies they have coming Port Swettenham, also on the nice time very reasonable. We requirements, when we are de­ LIKE CONEY ISLAND to them. Here, you get nothing west coast of Malaya, is just a got the best break on the ex­ liberately put in jeopardy here? under a dollar. small native village, and there Theie are many amusement change here, 21 Ticals to the SINGAPORE CLEAN parks and, with a little imagin­ The best and most economical is very little there. A British US dollar. There is no black Seamen's Club is close to the market in Siam. Singapore, our next port, is ation, you could think you were place in Singapore to spend a docks and it is a convenient Longshoremen are brought out on the southern tip of the Malay at Coney Island. There is the few hours ashore is at the place to go for a few beers and from Bangkok and they ^^^d peninsula, a British possession. New World, The Old World, The Shackle Club. This is a British relaxation; but prices are higher the ship, bag and baggage. They clean, orderly and well govern­ Great World, The Happy World, Armed Services Club, but Am­ erican samen are admitted by for refreshments than at other cook, eat, sleep and bathe on ed. Besides many Chinese, there and many others. places in town, the only ad­ the ship. The same crew re­ are many Indians, Arabians, CeyAt these parks they have skat­ showing identification. vantage being that the drinks mains on board until the ship lonese, and people from nearly ing rinks, numerous cabarettes, This is a large place with al­ are kept cool, whereas at most is finished. They are quartered all the adjacent British posses­ and dancing places, with shows, most everything you need to back aft on the fantail, but man­ sions. The legal rate of ex­ many freak shows and the usual spend_ a pleasant evening. They other places they are warm. age to get all over the ship. WORTHWHILE TRIP change is about 2.30 Singapore shooting galleries and games for have a librai"y and writing room, Most of them ar6 the lowest dollars to one US dollar. The prizes, eating and drinking stands showers and barber shops, a bil­ Five or six miles away is a type of Chinese coolies and al­ black market rate is 2.70 to 3.00 all over the parks; also the usual liard parlor, where you may play good sized village called Klang, though their diet and wages are Singapore to one US dollar. patent medicine fakirs. There is billirds free, a large cafeteria which can be reached in a few considerably higher than in most When we arrived in Singapore, also a sports arena with boxing, where soft drinks, ice cream, cof­ minutes by bus. There is a pic­ places we have been in, they a longshoremen's strike wc,$ in and wrestling show.s weekly. fee, tea and light lunch is served, ture show there. are nearly all dope addicts and progress, and we were obliged Lots of people think that also a restaurant where regular Kuala Lumpur, capital of Ma­ can be seen at any time of the to lie at anchor out in the wrestling is phony in the States. meals with very good food ,is laya, is about 28 miles inland, day or night taking their shots stream for several days, await­ You should see what a farce it available. and can be i-eached by railroad with hypodermic needles. ing the outcome of the strike. is here! or bus. If three or four are go­ LET'S DANCE They use morphine and co­ The first day the deck gang There are many nice picture ing, it is better to hire a cab. caine. Some use a kind of pipe was orderd by the Chief Mate There is a dance hall with an shows Ameri" Miuwi in Hi the uie city, uiiy, where wxiere Aiiniriaffair which is put in their nos­ If you have a weekend, and tyemoye hatch covers and raise lean pictures are shown. There excellent ten-piece orchestra and trils and they blow into the other the tank tops in one of the have time, it is worthwhile mak­ end, injecting the powdered hatches. We learned of the strike are also nice hotels and shops lots of girls to dance with. Thei'e ing the trip, as it is a nice city, whre all kinds of souvenirs may is also a beer bar with spacious drug. and questioned the Mate about be purchased, most of the mer­ lawns with tables, where you with many places of interest and They roll their own cigarettes the purpose of raising the tank you can enjoy yourself there. chandise coming from China and may go and drink your beer and The drive by taxi takes you and dope them up woth marahof a fine quality, but very ex- watch the dancing and listen to through many small villages and uana or opium. All sorts of the music, if you prefer not to pertsive. 4 SrRiKe iS! narcotocs are sold and used miles of large rubber planta­ dance. For you horse-players, there openly here. There is apparent­ tions, the products of which are is also a racetrack. You must The price of beer is half what contracted for by American man­ ly no law against it, and no get a visitor's qourtesy member­ it is in other places in town and ufacturers. control of any kind. ship badge from the racing sec­ for soft drinks, refreshments, The Majestic Hotel is the best DISEASE RAMPANT retary at the Turf Club before food and other things it is less place to stay, if you are there you can bet. This costs five dol­ than half. The Shackle Club is overnight. You can get a good Right here I wish to call to lars, which includes admission the best deal in town. the attention of the membership room with private bath and to the track. a matter which, I believe, de­ Again at Singapore, we got a shower for $5.00 — which is mands the attention, not only of gang of coolie contract painters. about $2.50 American currency. HANDICAPPED our Union, but of the US Health A hundred or more of them were It is in the heart of town, just The minimum bet is also five brought aboard and, although opposite the railroad station. Department as well. Before we are permitted to tops, etc.—where-upon he threat­ dollars in Singapore money, they did not sleep aboard, con­ There are ipany fine govern­ ship on this Far Eastern Run, ened us with charges of mutiny which is about two-fifty US. ditions wre almost as bad as at ment buildings here and many we are subjected to a rigid phys­ if we did not turn to immediate­ There is mutual betting, but no Bangkok. religious temples. And you can ical and health examination, and lymutual machines. The Japs stole We had to fight almost con­ find good restaurants and com­ are required to take numerous We found out the purpose of the mutual machinery, and it stantly to keep them out of our fortable places to drink. The best innoculations for prevention of opening the tanks was for a has not been replaced. If you qurters. They would not f)ay we found to be the "Coliseum cargo of liquid rubber. These like racing, it is a lovely track, overtime to the Bosun or to a Bar and Restaurant." diseases. Yet, when we get here, they tank cleaners were not affiliated as nice as anything in the States, sailor over the weekends to su­ Kuala Lumpur is on a par bring aboard a hoard of filthy with the longshoremen and were and it is about six miles from pervise the paint locker. Conse­ with Singapore. There are diseased, and depraved men. The not involved in the strike, and town and a nice ride out there; quently the coolies stole about amusement parks, "The Great stench of them alone is revolt­ the liquid rubber was to be load­ but don't expect to win any everything of any account—paint World," - "The Lucky World," ing and repulsive. The com­ ed in Penang by rubber com­ money. Anybody who can pick brushes, rags, and I don't know and the "Bee Bee Park." "Bee pany persists in hiring native pany employees through a pipe­ a winner out there is a wonder. what-all. Now we have no rags Bee Park", is the best of them— watchmen,,who are useless when line. There ,is no form on the horses at all, and the Mate says they even better than anything in However, we gave the Mate and no odds posted. You just bet are* too expensive to buy here. Singapore. it comes to keeping the gang ont �Fxiday, Jul? 9!h IMS THE S E AF ARERS DOWN BELOW IN THE BIENVILLE LOG Page Fiitef^ New York Weather Hotter Than Shipping No Immediate Break Is Seen For Either Executive both gave rise to beefs ness to find out who killed the beautiful blonde on page 14, but which deserve a bit of space. NEW YORK — It's fair and if the library is to remain wellOn the Beatrice the company warmer in New York this week stocked, it is necessary that ; the —the shipping is fair and the tried to tie the can to the Stew­ books remain in the HaU. mercury has climbed up into the ard, but the Patrolman said, 'No.' Now that locks have been put It was found that the Steward torrid zone of the thermometer. on the bookcases, a Brother -can How long both will remain this was doing his job well and was read all he wishes, but first he way is hard to guess. We are al­ getting the sack solely because must leave his Union book with ways looking for a break for th company's port steward want­ the man in charge. the better in shipping, but all ed to display his authority. It is a little inconvenient this As was pointed out here last we can hope for right now is way, but it is the one sure way that the pace will remain the week, if a Steward is in the of keeping books around for same and not slip any more. The right, he will get the full backing everyone's enjoyment. weather, however, it appears, is of the Union. This points up the On a totally different subj^t: scheduled to remain on the Union's position, exactly. The man had not fouled up. He was Some of the Stewards lartely scorchy side for awhile. A glance at the board listing well-liked by the crew. He stay­ have been cwnplainiog of the Members of Ihe Black Gang aboard Ihe Waterman ship lack of scales on their ship^ If the ships , in port shows the ed aboard. posed for this formal shot in the engine room. No identilicaOn the Steel Executive, the a Steward finds his ship without Steel Executive and Ljjngview tion accompanied photo. The Bienville, which paid off in Victory, both Isthmians, now tied story was a little different. One one, he should put in a call to Mobile recently, was brought in clean by her first-rate crew up here. They were easy payoffs of the crew, an ex-pug, thought the Union and a Patrolman will of good Union men. for the Patrolmen, with the beefs his muscles were all that was see to it that the Company pro­ being squared away at the pay­ necessary for him to get his way vides one. aboai'd ship. It is a real necessity aboard offs. ship, and it is usually a simple By using brute force he gave The disputes arising out of matter for the Union to square the crew a hard time for the misunderstandings of the con­ RICHARD p. BARRON ANTHONY CARRANO entire voyage. He was king of away. tract are becoming much fewer Write to your mother at on these ships, thanks to the dil­ the hill while the ship was out, Get in touch' with your wife It just wouldn't be right to at 226 South Avenue, Bridgeport, Frederick, Oklahoma. igence of the Patrolmen and the but he was cut down to size close this report without a word when the ship hit New York, 4. 3, Connecticut. or two on the "mutiny" aboard SIU men on the ships. BOB McLEAN the William Carson. In case you We've had these ships under 3^ 4. DEMUSCLED Get in touch with Joe Carmissed the big story, which was HENRY DE RUYTER contract nine months now—some cello, 36 Hancock St., San Fran­ headlined in aU papers, a radio The crew preferred charges Get in touch with the Editor, cisco, Calif. Phone UNderhill 1- of the ships are still out on their against him and they stuck. He message reported a mutiny of first contracted voyages—and the SEAFARERS LOG, concerning 1791. the crew at sea. won't be bothering other crews good work of the membership in your subscription to LIFE mag S. 4. understanding and working by azine. EXTRA. EXTRA! LESLIE J. BRILHART. Jr. the contract is showing effect. Get in touch with your mother Battleships and airplanes rush­ The membership is due a vote of at once. It is very important. ed to the scene. Newspapers had thanks for their fine work. 4. 4> 4. a field day. They published HAROLD L. LAURVIK THE REGULARS streamer heads, which screamed, H. T. Glisson, who was with "Warships Rush To Mutiny Other ships of the long estab­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St you on the Arlyn, has your pa­ Ship." Williani Rcntz, Agent Calvert 4S39 pers. Write to him to get them. lished contracted companies pay­ BOSTON 276 State St. Of course, it was i phony. The His address: 20 West Hull Street, ing oflf this week are, Purdue Walter Sieknuuin, Agent Bowdoin 445S screwball radio operator sent the Victory and Raphael Semmes, Savannah, Georgia, GALVESTON 30»Vi—^3rd St. false message and then jumped both Waterman; the John Bur­ Keith Aisop, Agent Phone 2-S448 overboard. When the true story MOBILE 1 South l.awrance St. gess, South Atlantic; and the SANTO *PANE^IANGO Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 came out, it got all of a para­ Beatrice, Bull Lines. They were Contact James G. Smith in NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. graph way back in the dark re­ accompanied by several other E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Dornsrife, Pennsylvania. Smith for a while and, when he does cesses near the classified ads. vessels, but these were the out­ NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. says this is urgent, and asks ship out again, he'll leave his Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 that anybody knowing how he standing payoffs of the week. They had the makings of a NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. can get in touch with Panelulu of an anti-labor story and The Beatrice and the Steel muscles in cold storage. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Speaking of cold storage, the aiango let him know. they were going to make the PHILADELPHIA. ..614-16 No. 13th St. Union doesn't want to deprive most of it. It broke their he^ts Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 4 ft 4> the membership of the use of the when they found it was untrue. SAN FRANCISCO ICS Market St. ANTONI WOJCICKI Steve Cardullo, Agent bouglas 2-5475 library on the Recreation Deck Your wife wants you to write All the anti-labor hacks had SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon of the New York Hall by putting her. their tomahawks all sharpened, Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 the books in cold storage, but it ready for a real killing. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. has been found necessary to put JOSEP^H C. SMITH Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 They're still crying in 'their tAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. By KEITH ALSOP them under lock and key. Get-in touch with your mother Scotch at the double-cross. Poor R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 and father at 424 Sigel St., Phila­ It seems some, of the Brothers boys, we sure hated to disap­ HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.V.C. GALVESTON — It's good to They write' that A1 HAnover 2-2784 delphia. be able to report that shipping became so interested in what point them. They probably broke Sargent died of a heart attack SECRETARY-TREASURER on the Texas front is good—and they were reading that they took down completely when they got Paul Hall on June 19. that we expect it to continue so. the books along to read at home. the statement from the Skipper DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION ft ft ft Lindsey Williams Three vessels paid off and sign­ No one wants to curb a Brother's —"Best crew I ever ^uled with," RICHARD M. HUFFOHD ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ed on in this area during the thirst for knowledge or his eager- he said. Get in touch with your mother. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler past week. Joseph Volpian Her address: Mrs. Beatrice HufWaterman's SS Joseph Teal ford, 172 Carlisle Street, Wilkes paid off in this port, while South SUP Barre, Pennsylvania. Your bro­ Atlantiq's SS Frank Spencer HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. ther Arthur reports that she is The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Phone 5-8777 very ill. paid off in Houston, and the SS farers International Union is available to aU members who wish PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Thomas Heyward terminated her Beacon 4336 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of voyage in Port Arthur. CHARLES^ H? TATE RICHMOND, CaMf 257 Sth St, their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Phone 2599 No. 29617 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every THREE SIGN-ONS SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. See bookkeeper at Headquar­ SIU branch for this purpose. Douglas 2-5475 ters offices, 6th floor, 51 Beaver Sign-ons took place aboard the However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. three ships. All beefs were set­ hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 Street. tled at the payoffs to the satis­ which you can fUl out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON ....440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 faction of all hands. None of Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. the beefs were more than minor PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION in proportion. SS CAPE FRIENDSHIP BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Other than this satisfactory To the Editor: The following men of the En­ CleveUnd 7391 CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. gine Department of the Cape state of shipping, there is little Phone: Essex 2410 Friendship, voyage No. 6, who to relay from down here. We I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. have pay vouchers covering dis­ believe, however, that nothing is address below: Main 0147 more important than being able DETROIT ; 1038 Third St. puted overtime, can collect at the Cadillac 6857 New Orleans or Mobile offices. to read some shipping news with Name DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. At the New Orleans office: Ar­ a bit of encouragement. We hope Melrose 4110 thur Webster, $7.42; Fred E. that in future weeks we can Street Address TOLEDO 615 Summit St. continue'in the same vein. GarfioW 2112 Hall, $3.97; Charles Barnes, $1.06. At the Mobile office: Robert O. As usual this Gulf port has State ... City Meredith, $21.20; William D. several good Seafarers around Vouchers not the. beach. Those that come to MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Sawyer, ' $8.48. Signed BICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. called for in 30 days will be for­ mind at the moment are Luke Empire 4531 warded to the main office. Isth­ Collins, Jack Kelly, Tiny Phillips, VANCOUVER .565 Hamilton St. Book No. mian Steamship Company, 71 ^ohn Blizzard and "Seatrain" PaciRc 7824 Broadway, New York. Sweeney. By JOE ALGINA PERSONALS SlU HRLLS . SIU, A&G District Port Galveston Shipping Good Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District Money Due Canadian District 'V V - • :V< �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23. 1948 Is the irath mrth mnp I& Vr.-</UCY14 ^ tV0KLD-TeU6K/>M ,uuLYf3,ma Coast Guard Sifts Tlirougli Puzzle Of Mutiny SOS I Call for Help That Alerted Warships Still Unexplained Atr auiY/6 "V^ sSi; V5 Puzalinx circiimaiancei today surrounded the sending of a mu­ tiny alarm by an American freignter tne 717g-ton William Carson, that alerted a nearby American warship squadron in the Atlantic between Portugal and the Aaores The dlstresa call was cancelled by radio 3S minutes later but the ship's radio then went silent and It was not until more than a day had elapsed that the Carson con­ firmed the cancellation—by olinXer light message Tlie U 8. Coast Ouard which senj. a cutter towards the scene and which 'has lurisdictlon In cases of mutiny, was believed pre­ pared to Investigate the puzzling Incident. Rear Adm. A. J McLean, com­ mander of the battleship Missouri flagship of the near-by warship squadron that was ordered to mvesugate when the distress call was first broadcast, radioed that •everything is under control ' ac­ cording to a United Press dispatch froni U S. naval headquarters, in London. The admiral reported ne had been in contact with the Ameri­ can tanker Hampton Roads, op­ erated by the National Bulk Car­ riers. Inc.. of New York, wluch was near the Carson at the time of the mutiny alarm and which BUteequently picked up the cansttnal ""*• blinker The Carson was en route. In ballast, to Nova ScoUa after dellverlng Marshall Plan coal to Italy, while the Hampton Roads was ra rotue to Saudi Arabia from Providence. Adm. McLean's meiisage was sent M punes of the aircraft car­ rier Coral Sea. part of the squad­ ron. were preparing to search the Aiores. » Casualty in Mutiny (/e.Md p.«|| I I I I I I I I •' I-'- This is the way one New York newspaper, the World-Telegram, handled the phony "mu­ tiny" story. Clipping number 1 shows the banner scareheadline (the head was doubled up in this reproduction for reasons of space and legibility; the original stretched through eight newspaper columns) on the day the story broke, July 13. Clippings 2 and 3 show progressively smaller stories: the editor was evidently trying to keep the story "alive," although there was no real news. But how did the World-Telegram treat real news—that the "mutiny" was a phony, born out of tortured imaginings of a sick mind? That the Radio Operator had jumped overboard, after having sent the fake message? That the Skipper had called the crew "the best he had ever had?" ae» ""H .A •» V'-*' ^ - » mutinotu. ' last Monday av» to o® e ' indicated th« c?urd7;r.rdU-' - ^ vessel by bitaker '"e n» fled by South I I .net ' been quelled ' * """"f bad And... buried in an ine the TRUTA The World-Telegram was not the only offender. Other papers were as bad or worse. Some did not even give mention to the final development, and exonerate (even in small type on an inside page) the Union crewmembers of a serious charge. Seamen, of course, are not the only ones who have been made victims of this kind of conscienceless, unethical newspaper attack. The Miners, Auto Workers and others have been the targets of vicious untruths and dis­ tortions. The Taft-Hartley Law showed us who some of our anti-union "friends" are. The Phony Mutiny has shown us some others. Perhaps the biggest thing we must have learned is that we cannot expect big business-owned news­ papers to tell the truth about Labor. That what Labor needs are papers of its own, to put the truth back into the headlines. e V WOfUOr6LB6i(AM daiY/7,/9^ Sr-a-' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 23, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No.30 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU OLDTIMER RED COLLINS DIES AT SEA SEAFARERS VICTORIOS IN LABOR BOARD VOTE FOR CUBA DISTILLING BAD SHIPPING IN NEW YORK CUTS DOWN JOB TOTAL BAD SHIPPING IN NEW YORK CUTS JOB TOTAL PHONY 'MUTUNT REPORTS SENDS PRESS WILD TAMPA SEAFARERS HAPPY AGAIN AS SHIPPING GETS NEEDED PICK-UP BALTIMORE SHIPPING IS FAIR TO MIDDLING FRISCO BUSY LOOKING FOR NEW HALL LITTLE CHANGE IN MOBILE:SHIPPING IS FAIR PORT MOBILE OUT FOR NY SHIPPING DEL MAR SHIP COMMITTEE POINTS UP MACHINARY FOR CURBING PERFORMERS OATH IS MORE THAN WORDS, BIBB MEN PROVE WALTER HAMILTON KILLED BY TRAIN SEATRAIN BROTHER LAUDED BY CREW FOR RUMPOT CURBS NEW YORK WEATHER HOTTER THAN SHIPPING NO IMMEDITE BREAK IS SEEN FOR EITHER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/23/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1959ba890339d3276eef8a7be82eaab2.PDF c540e71f7219715ccd70eff0f923ff94 PDF Text Text Vol. XVI No. 11 SEAFARERS LOG JHI]r 23 1^154 - • -.5 • ••4: • ... 4i •'SS iH • ' iV • ":-f5 i •V A . ... -Ail • -S story on Page 3 BeametTTo Germans, German maritime workers -anxious to learn about conditions under US flag get information on Seafarers and their welfare benefits from Claude Simmons, SIU assistant secretary-treasurer. David' Berger, editor of^^the German section of the Voice of America, recorded interview which was broadcast to stations in Ger­ man seaport towns. Subjects discussed included manner in which SIU Welfare Plan operates and how. various pay­ ments—hospital, maternity, disability, scholarship and death benefits — are handled. The broadcast is one of several which has featured the SIU, Seafarers and various officials of the Union. 4 -«i ^1 Wait Til Next Year. Among the youngsters who competed in the anm^il Soap Box Derby in New Orleans was Mark Schaneville, 13, whose entry was sponsored by the New Orleans SIU branch. Schaneville, who, like other competitors, built his motorless racer himself, ran second in his Class A heat race. He promised to be back with a winning mount next year. The Derby is sponsored by the New Orleans Recreation Department and the "New Orleans Item." In This Issue: Review Of SIU Trie's & Appeals January-June 1954 (See Page 6) „ i, „ „ „ .V. -.v . -S..-" Aw tA,,:;/, . , -.•Vv ... - r-- #A A ; A. finfii'j'ii i'A iin'iVi-'• >/ • i'.'.A - �Pace Tim SEAFARERS Congress Supports New Tanker Bills .fe \F - i; LOG J«|ly ?3. MM ; Double Winner Has A Problem Coast Unions Open Pacts; • Ask Raises SAN FRANCISCQ—Seeking a ~ WASHINGTON—Two major parts of the Government's six percent boost for all ratings, maritime program for this year have already cleared most plus an additional week of vacation legislative hurdles and seem likely to wind up on the statute time, the Sailors Union of the Pa­ books before the current sescific aiid the Marine Firemen, ment under this program would be sion of Congress winds up Oilers and Watertenders have retired to "the reserve fieet, and shortly. jointly reopened their agreements -would ^ovide a sizeable tanker re­ One, a so-called "trade-in-andwith West Coast shipowners. build" tanker measure, has passed serve Tn the event a sudden ship The SUP-Firemen's action -came both houses in similar form and "break-out" was required. after the companies agreed to give The second bill, passed by the requires only minor adjustments the CIO Marine Engineers and CIO before going to the President. The House last week in a form directly Radio Operators a pension plus an bill would permit private tanker opposite to that in which it pre­ additional week's vacation and operators to sell their old .T2s, to viously cleared the Senate, deals other concessions. The companies the Government and use the funds with a $150 million tanker program and unions involved will decide by thus obtained to build new ones. under which the Navy would build November 15 the contributions the Tlie object of the bill is to re­ and own 20 high-speed 25,000-ton owners will make to the pension place the war-built T2s, which are supertankers. Under this measure, funds. • " fast becoming obsolete, with larger outmoded tankers now operated by Last September, the SUP and and faster ships which would be the Navy or the Military Sea Trans­ MFOW negotiated a pension pl|in suitable for commercial operation portation Service would be re­ and a union-operated vacation plan and also valuable to the nation in placed and also put into the Gov­ in lieu of wage increases for their First Seafarer ever to win two awards in an SIU art contest, the event of a war or emergency. ernment reserve fleet. membership. The action of the ThuSr both tanker bills would Leif Hope (right) is pictured with his prizes, two award certificates The ships bought by the Governshipowners in giving additional provide a much-needed boost for and two engraved sterling silver cigarette lighters with an SIU concessions to the CIO radio .oper­ the declining US shipbuilding in­ c>mblem, for winning first prize for watercolors and tying for first ators and engineers' unions was dustry and, at the same time, cre­ i>rize in oils. In the Army, stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, he picked up citedJby the SUP as upsetting the ate a large tanker reserve. his awards during a visit to headquarters with a former shipmate, basic pattern on the West Coast The difference between the Alex Leiter, AB, who sailed with him on his last ship, the Afoundria and making necessary reopening of House and Senate versions of the (Waterman). Naturally, he doesn't smoke. unlicensed contracts. Navy tanker bill lies in the House provision for Navy ownership of the vessels to be built. The Senate NEW ORLEANS—A permanent approved a bill providing for pri­ political and legislative arm has vate coqstruction and ownership of Representatives of the SIU Sea Chest in all ports will begin stocking all contracted ves­ been created by Louisiana trade the new tankers; however, the feel­ ing in the House was that it would sels with new ships' libraries in the next two weeks, in accord with the'recommendations unionists with the formation of the United Labor Organization repre­ be more to the Government's ad­ expressed by the Union membership during a six-week poll conducted by the SEAFARERS — • senting more than 400 AFL, CIO vantage to keep the ownership of LOG earlier this year._ and independent unidns in this the vessels for itself. vote of confidence to the idea of ' The new library assort­ distributed through the facilities of Under the Heuse version, the state. ments reflect the changes the, libraries in the opinion poll the SIU Sea Chest under an ai> Establishment of the ULO fol­ ships would be operated by private urged by the membership in the which ended April 30, 1954. The rangement with Pocketbooks, Inc., lowed adjournment of the session companies on a long-term charter types of books supplied by the poll was designed to get a sampling one of the country's largest dis­ of the Louisiana legislature basis, and would be manned by civ­ SIU program, which was launched of membership opinion on the tributors of small, paper-bound which passed a so-called "right-to- ilian seamen. The Senate bill pro­ nearly a year ago, in August, 1953. quality and types of books sup­ volumes. work" law outlawing union secur­ vides for the ships to be time-chart­ Completely new 50-book library plied, as well as the idea of con­ ity clauses in contracts between ered to the Navy. tinuing the library distribution al­ A provision of the "trade-in-and packages are distributed on all together. labor organizations and manage­ SIU vessels every three months. build" measure gives trade-in pref­ ment. Only Two Votes Against The cost of the program is carried "Events of recent months taught erence to those tankers which have entirely by the Log Fund, at no Two lone votes were cast for us that political unity is essential been dociunented under the US extra cost to the membership. ending the program completely, flag for the three years immedi­ to survival of Louisiana's great la­ Seafarers gave an ^overwhelming while 42 percent of the Seafarers bor movement," said E. H. "Lige" ately preceding passage of the bill. who participated in the poll rec­ Williams, president of the Louisi­ ommended continuing the libraries ana Federation of Labor and chair­ as is, and the remaining 58 percent man of the new ULO's executive urged continuing it with slight committee. changes in the proportions of the In order to con dantly remind all SIU members of their con­ "By projecting ULO into a types of books supplied. stitutional rights in SIU membership meetings, the following state­ The first convention of tha permanent aggressive arm of all ment is read at the opening of all SIU meetings throughout the Accordingly, the 50-book pack­ American Federation of Labor's Louisiana labor, we are taking the nation. ages supplied from now on will first step toward a great statewide These are the democratic principles which guide all SIU meet­ contain 8 Westerns, 16 mysteries, longshore union, the AFL-ILA, organization that will represent ings: 12 novels, 8 non-fiction, 4 humor­ will open in Chicago Monday for 100 percent of labor's objectives Any member present at this meeting and in good standing, who ous books and 2 books on sports. the purpose of drafting a constitu­ in political elections and legisla­ so desires, has a right to nominate himself to any official meeting The poll results showed a major tion and setting up an autonomous tive sessions," Williams explained. job in this meeting. This also applies to a place on any committee demand for less Westerns and that may be elected at this meeting. more novels and non-fiction. The structure for the new union. The convention, meeting-at tha proportions were therefore ad­ Any member present in good standing has the right at any justed, from the previous break­ Atlantic Hotel, will be attended by time, if he so desires, to challenge the decision of the chair or July 23, 1954 Vol. XVI. No. 15 down of 15 Westerns, 15 mj'steries, delegates representing approxi­ ask for a division of the house on any sucii question^ Any member 10 novels, 4 non-fiction, 4 humor­ mately 50,000 longshoremen and may also request a show of books of each man present who may As I See It Page 4 craft workers from ^ the Great ous books and 2 sports books. vote on any question. Brother Chairman Page 4 Copies of the minutes of, tonight's meeting will be available-in All books supplied are of the Lakes, rivers ports, Alaska, tha Burly Page 9 advance of the next regular meeting in the business office for the handy, paper-bound size, and are Pacific Northwest, and locals on Crossword Puzzle Page 10 the Gulf and Atlantic Coast who benefit of any member -in good standing who wishes to read or Did You Know Page 17 have swung over from -the old Editorials Page 11 study same before the next regular meeting commences. In addition to tonight's minutes being made available, the mem­ ILA. Foc'sle Fotographer Page 16 bership is advised that in each SIU business office where a Port Galley Gleanings Page 17 New York Represented is maintained in the continental United States, minutes of all SIU Inquiring Seafarer Page 10 -In addition, AFL-ILA locals in meetings, regular, special, financial, or otherwise are always avail­ In The Wake Page 10 New York City are sending dele­ able to any member in good stapding who desires 'and so requests Labor Round-Up Page 11 to read and study same. SAN FRANCISCO —The AFL gates to participate in the de­ Letters Pages 18, 19 The officials and committeemen who will be elected at our meet­ Marine Cooks and Stewards won liberations. Maritime Page 9 ing here tonight as well as all of our other members present will another NLRB election when stew­ - Although the major busiheki of Meet The Seafarer Page 10 be guided in the conduct of this meeting by the following. ard department crewmembers of thn convention is the' setting tilr,pf Notices, Personals Page 20 the Harpoon voted six to one in the physical apparatus of Ihb'new li The Union constitution. On The Job Page 9 favor of the SlU-affiliated union. union, a goodrdeal of planning is 2. Majority vote of the membership. Port Reports Pages 14, 15 If was one of several recent vote slated on the future activities of 3. Robert's rules for order. Quiz Page 16 the union in the Port of New York. victories by that union. If; in the opinion of any member in good staffding present, Seafarers In Action Page 9 Control of the port is still at stake, The Harpoon- is a Liberty ship he is denied by this meeting any of the above-mentioned rights, Ships' Minutes Pages 20, 21 the National Labor Relations operated by the Shepard Lines. .[AS he is requested .to call this to the attention pf the secrfetarySIU History Cartoon .... Page 7 Board has not yet completed its MCS-AFL was the only union on treasurer, by registered mail, special delivery, return receipt re­ Sports Line Page 17 count of challenged ballots in the the ballot with Harry Bridges' sup­ quested, before the next regular meeting so that the secretaryTen Years Ago Page 10 porters urging a "no-union" vote. last port-wide election. treasurer will have sufficient time to submit copies of any such Top of The News Page 5 The ship was balloted by mail In Once the convention has com­ protest and a report on same to the membership at the following Wash. News Letter Page 6 Casablanca. pleted its^ worki the five man regular membership meeting for action thereon. Welfare Benefits Pages 22, 23 In order to establish whether or'not there is a quorum present, Welfare Report Page 8 Meanwhile, the Labor Board kas board of t^stees appointed by the thrown out objections to the re>- AFL to supervise the new. union, Your Constitution Page 5 will all of those members in good standing please hold their books up so that they can be counted. suits of the steamschooner. election will automatically pass out'of. ex­ Your Dollar's Worth Page 7 The membership count shows that there is a quorum present. which MCS=AFL won by a count of istence. The AFL itself will no Publlthatf biwttkly at th« baadquarfan Therefore, this meeting will now come to order. •f (ha aaafaierv Intarnatlonal Union. At­ 20 to 2. Certifibation of MCS-i^FL longer have, authority over the lantic « Ou'J DIttrlct AFL, «75 Fourth "The first point on the agenda tonight will, be the election of as bargaining agent is expected in actions of the organization, al­ Avanua. •raoklyn-3X NY. Tai. HYacinth Entarad as sacand clau maHar officials for this meeting. a few days, after which the union though it is expected to Offer some at tha Pott OHIca in Braaklyn, NY., form of financi^ assistance. will negotiate a contract. wndor 'ha A-.i of Aiiawat 34. Itll Unions Form CroupingFor La. Politics New Libraries Co Aboard Ships AFL Dock Union Sets Convention Your SIIJ Meeting Rights SEAFARERS LO& MC5 Winner In Shin Vote •J./ A- ' �Jnlir t», 1954 SEAFARERS PIC* Thre* LOG Peninsula Mariner Provides Sea-Llff For Aircraft Union Wins Fight For Jobless Pay An attempt by a major SlU^-contracted steamship company to fatten its treasury at the expense of unem­ ployed Seafarers has been defeated again through a Docked at the Brookley Air Force Base, Mobile, the new Peninsula Mariner has a deck cargo of 17 jet fighters brought back from the Far East for repairs and overhauling. Peninsula Mariner—spe­ cially designed with deck that permits carrying planes intact—is operated by Waterman Steamship corporation for MSTS. Dry Cargo Companies Starting Payment Of Retroactive Wages unanimous New York State court ruling in favor of the SIU. The victory for the men of the SIU involved the Calmar Steamship Company, which attempted to deny un­ employment insurance benefits to any man who may leave his ship in accordance with membershipadopted Union rules. A similar at­ tempt by another SlU-contracted company was defeated several years ago. The current attempt by Calmar to deny a permitman unemploy­ ment insurance stems from the New York State law which grants rebates to companies that have low employee turnovers. By denyingseamen who pay off their right un­ der the unemployment laws Cal­ mar hoped to increase its annual rebate of money from the State. In ruling in favor of the SIU, the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court unan­ imously held that the position taken by the SIU was "fair, rea­ sonable and just." The court ruling held further, that as far as New York State is concerned, any permit laid off a ship under the 60-day rule is en­ titled to his unemployment in­ surance in this state. This of course would apply only to com- Payment of retroactive wages under the SIU dry cargo contract is getting underway as SIU companies are setting up payrolls and office machinery for dispensing wages due. Some companies have already started to make-payments, while others expect to do so in the very near future. The-t task is a complicated one in and will make payment 'on presen- paying yet expect to begin pay­ light of the fact that retro- tation to any company agent of a ments sometime next month. Mis­ activity extends back to October 1, man's discharges, and filling out of sissippi Shipping Company is ready 1953. That means that the average a receipt for each vessel sailed on. to make payments, via the mails Seafarer will be receiving retro­ The company has a teletype system only, as of August 2 on its com(Contlnued on page 20) active pay checks from several which should make for speedy ships and in some instances from handling of checks. several shipping companies. 4U But Five Ships Among companies already pay­ Bull Lines has been mailing out ing are Seatrain, Bull, South At­ checks on all but five of its ves­ lantic and Isthmian. Seatrain Lines sels, them in alphabetical has payrolls ready for all its ships order.taking Ships remaining to be paid are the Mae, Marina, Rosario, Show Me Mariner and Suzanne. NEW ORLEANS—^Martin H. "Moon" Kouns, veteran Sea­ Crewmembers of any other Bull Line ships who have not received farer and a member of the Union staff at the New Orleans their checks should contact the company because of the possibility %IU branch died here July 17 of a heart attack. He was 42 that the .checks have come back in years old. came familiar to readers of the a change-of-address mixup. Any Kouns was stricken while SEAFARERS LOG through the ef­ Seafarers who have changed their address and have money coming^ to attempting to push his stalled forts of several brother Seafarers, automobile on Highway 11 at Irish With two companies already them should check with Bull Line's Bayou at about 7 PM last Saturday principally Percy Boyer, also of New Orleans, who appointed him­ main office. signed, the Union is making good The company reports that a He had served some time as a tem­ self "historian" on the life and progress in its current contract number of checks it has mailed out porary patrolman and was a door­ times of "Moon" Kouns, and peri­ man at the branch hall for about odically contributed anecdotes talks with tanker operators. The have already been returned be­ eight years. Before that he sailed about Kouns and ais fabulous cause the Seafarers for whom they two companies signed are the in the deck department, as an AB. career to the LOG Colonial Steamship Corporation were intended are no longer at the On Monday, July 19, at a special address given. Kouns is survived by two and Oil Carriers Joint Venture. meeting, the New Orleans member­ brothers, Frank, who sails SIU in South Atlantic Steamship Com­ ' Meanwhile, the Union is con­ ship requested the hall be closed tinuing its talks with the Cities pany has payrolls completed on its the following day, Tuesday, out of the steward department, and John ships apd the money can be ob­ (Continued on page 20) Service Oil Company and other respect for their departed brother. tanker companies. The old con­ tained by contacting the company He was buried Tuesday, following a Savannah. Isthmian Steamship tract with these companies ex­ in Company payrolls ready on funeral at Ransons Funeral Home, pired Septembet 30, 1953, and the four ships, has the Stefel Steel 7024 Elysian Fields Avenue, attend­ new contract talks call for all wage Admiral, Anniston Ranger, City and ed by a large delegation of Sea­ and OT gains to be retroactive to Hoosier Mariner, with more being farers and officials of sister unions October 1, 1953. in the area. The hall remained readied each week. . The new tanker pact is expected closed to business the entire day. August Payment Date to follow the pattern of the re­ A colorful figure, Kouns was The majority of companies not cently-negotiated freighter agree­ known to his host of friends in the ment in percentage pay and OT SIU and particularly in New Or­ boosts and changes in general and" leans, his home city, simply as working rules. Application of the "Moon." Only his intimates knew , same percentage increases won for his full name. freighter men would preserve the Early in his lifetime, he was a Regular membership meet­ traditional pay differential in professional boxer in the light ings in SIU headquarters and favor of tankermen. heavyweight division. He was famed at all branches are held every The freighter agreement calls locally for having fought a 20second Wednesday night at for wage boosts ranging from two round draw about 20 years ago 7 PM. The schedule for th* to six percent, and new OT rates with Kayo Baer on the West Bank, next few meetings is as follows: ranging from $1.51 to $1.98. The which was said to have been the July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25. agreement was ratified by the longest bout in the modern history All Seafarers registered on membership June 16 and the com­ Seafarer Martin H. "Moon" of New Orleans' boxing, the shipping list are required panies. are now paying the new Kouns Is shown as he spoke A master storyteller, he could to attend th* meetings. his piece dnring a membership : rates and also paying off on retro­ produce a yarn on any subject active pay. upon demand. His experiences be­ fete in New Orleans. SIU Vet Moon Kouns, 42 f Dies Of Heart Attack 2 Tanker Go's Ink New Pact -Others Due Meeting Night Everg 2 Weeh» panies that have their main office in the state. Calmar is now expected to try tn appeal the case to the Court of Appeals, the State's highest court, and eventually to the United States Supreme Court, nowever, ttie unanimous nature of the Ap­ pellate Division's decision and the strongly-worded contents of that decision make it doubtful that the company will have any success in overturning it. A.S a matter of fact, because of the unanimous decision of the Court, Calmar now will have to (Continued on page 20) SIU Witnesses To Crash Wait Tug Salvage MOBILE.—Two SIU members and three officers of the Alcoa Clipper (Alcoa), detained by Vene­ zuelan authorities in an investiga­ tion of a fatal collision involving the Clipper and a tugboat on June 26, are still waiting to testify pending completion of efforts to raise the sunken tugboat. Company officials here said Sea­ farers Joseph Busheed, who was quartermaster on the wheel watch, and Maurice Kramer, OS, who was working on deck at the time of the mi-shap, as well as Captain Yngvar Krantz, master; Clyde O. Eddy, chief mate, and Sam White, first assistant engineer, had been moved from La Guaira, scene of the accident, to Caracas. The men were being allowed complete freedom in Caracas. where they, were being lodged in first-class hotels, but were not al­ lowed to' leave Venezuela, Alcoa reported. Salvage equipment was being rushed from another Vene­ zuelan port to raise the tug for ex­ amination. Meanwhile, the Alcoa Clipper was examined in drydock here at the completion of her last voyage and was found to be undamaged. The Clipper was able to resume sailing without interrupting her schedule and is now back on her regular run to Caribbean ports. The fatal harbor accident which i^ being investigated took the lives of three persons, two men and one woman, all of them on the tug. The woman was the wife of the tug engineer, who also died. The engi­ neer's child narrowly escaped death when the pilot who had been taken aboard the tug just before th* accident grabbed the child and swam ashore. Following the mishap, which oc­ curred in the early dawn, at about 4:30 AM, the Clipper was detained by Venezuelan authorities for five days, during which various mem­ bers of the crew were taken ashore for questioning in connection with the accident. Eventually the ship was allowed to sail, but the five crewmembers were still detained. A relief skipper, Capt. J. M. Cas­ tro, Was flown down from Mobile to bring the ship back. '. I •' I M Al s I '.41 ll 'A ::^l "'''l •f I •I I .•111 ' I �Fare Four SEAFARERS LOG JolylS. 19M THE THIRD REPORT ON UNION-CONDUCTED TRIALS AND appeals since the adoption by the membership of the revised Union constitution appears on page six of this issue. The membership will note that in the past-six month period there were very few instances in which SIU men have found it necessary to bring any of their brothers up on charges. Your Union, of course, is well pleased with this state of affairs, since it reflects a considerably, degree of self-discipline on the part of the membership as well as the smooth functioning of the Union's shipboard machinery for settling beefs. Offhand, headquarters believes it is proper to draw the conclusion that the shipboard meetings and our system of ship and departmental delegates has had much to do with this favorable development. It means that the Union brothers are settling dif­ ferences among themselves in proper fashion and SlU crewmembers, ship's officers and Robin Line officials take part in presentation ceremony as the few men who. might have a tendency to break duplicate of safety award presented to company is turned over to Robin Tuxford captain, for display out and perform are being kept in line by their own shipmates. aboard the ship. Pictured U-r) are: J. Berger, Isf asst.; L. Thomas, c^ief engineer; C. Wells, assistant port captain; J. Condon, personnel head; L. Pate, viee president (presenting plaqne); Seafarers O. i5afeguard Rights Bourne, carpenter, and C. lannoli, bosun; K. Chambers, master; S. Elan, chief mate; H. Wick, Ameri­ Of course, it always can be expected that from time to time some can Bureau of Shipping; Seafarer W. Marcus, steward; S. Crane, purser; B. Alewine, assistant port men sailing SlU ships will commit some breach of our Uhion rules Steward. The ceremony took place aboard the ship at its Brooklyn pier. and-regulations. . Seamen, being human beings like anybody else, are bound to have-some bad moments; When that does happen^the melt involved are assured that their rights are fully protected by the safe­ guards written into the Union's trials' procedure. Seafarers who shipped with Robin Line during 1953 helped pile up an impressive safety •Your Union has tried very hard to make it a point of carefully fol­ and accident prevention record on the company's ships last year, according to the National lowing the kind of procedure that every American is entitled to re­ ceive when he has his day in court. From experience, it appears that Safety Council. this attempt has been a successful one. The achievement in the field 1951-52 ratings and the industry's Additional recognition in the ^ it it ^ of safety prevention has been average for tlie same period. The safety field came to Robin in the AS REQUESTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP, TOUR UNION HAS accident severity rate represents form of a certificate naniing it a recognized by the Council in the form of an "Award of Honor" days lost. The- frequency rate second place winner in the annuaL made some changes .in the selection of books placed aboard the ships. plaque presented to officials of the means the number of lost time ac­ competition among privately-owned After running this library program for a year on an e;Kperimental basis, company. Duplicates of the award cidents. Consequently, as the fig­ dry cargo and passenger ship lines it was found that the menvbership was very much satisfied by the way are being.placed aboard all Robin ures show, Robiii Line cut down as to annual accident frequency it was operating, but indicated that they would like a slightly different Line ships as they arrive in New very sharply on both the number of rates. The Matson Navigation Com­ selection of reading matter. Accordingly, arrangements have been made with the publishing York, with the Robin Tuxford first accidents and the more serious mis­ pany won first place and United house to give the membership the kind of books that they have re­ haps. States Lines took third position. to get its award. quested, and the new selections that will be going aboard from now on Each year the National Safety will reflect this. ' Council presents industrial organi­ These books, as you know, are supplied through the LOG fund, zations which demonstrate unusual and are put aboard by the Sea Chest representative when he visits the progress and significant improve­ ship. Each ship is entitled to a 50-book selection every three months. ment in reduction of accidents to As always, the membership is invited to let headquar^s know how personnel with the "Award of they feel about the kind of books being put on board, a'nd about the Honor." way the whole program is being run. Robin Line received the award in WASHINGTON—Both the permanent and temporary '50-50' the shipping field as a result of its it i 'it bills are within an eyelash of passing Congress as both Houses 1953 record showing a 94 percent MENTION HAS OFTEN BEEN MADE IN THIS bORNER ABOUT improvement in its accident sever­ attempt to wind up their business by the end of the month. the operations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the kind of programs ity rate and a 59 percent better­ With a favorable report from-^ that your Welfare Plan has been developing. One of the things your ment of its accident frequency rate the House Men irchant"Marine jonly remaining obstacle in the way Union has always been proud of is the fact that it insisted on setting as compared to the average of its Committee in it^ corner, the of a pemanent "50-SO" is a Presi­ up a special list when the Welfare Plan' was first agreed on with the dential veto. The bill has already operators, to take care of those ailing Seafarers who would not be cov­ passed the. Senate and seems cer­ ered otherwise. These were the Seafarers who were in the hospital at tain to~ go through the House of the time the Plan was negotiated, and consequently, had no money Representatives. paid into the fund on their behalf by the operators. Normally, under the kind of Welfare Plan administered by an in­ The -temporary "50-50" bill is the one that deals with this year^ surance company, these Seafarers would simply have been left out in foreign aid appropriations. A "50- the cold, but your Union could see no justification 50" provision was included in the in a situation whereby jthey would be in the saipe House version of the foreign aid ward in the same hospital with other Seafarers who In Wilmington, California, for •ing in the Port of New York on bill, and the Senate Committee on were receiving benefits—simply because they hap­ the moment, but probably not for October 25, 1948. He's 27 years Foreign Relations has reported the pened to get sick during the period prior to the bill to the floor of the Senate in plan's going into effect. long is Seafarer Lee De Parlier, of age. In the last four years that tiie Welfare Plan has pretty much the same shape as the who sails in the steward depart­ - Ilf 'it House did. Since "50-50" has been been operating, this special list has shrunk con­ ment, and who took a hand in the Serving as recording secretary acted on favorably in every year siderably as the Seafarers in question were dis­ running of the port meeting. De for the Baltimore port meeting is since the foreign aid program charged or went on their final voyage. But there Parlier, who served as recording secretary for the port meeting, can Seafarer William D. Kenny, who started, and the Senate has gone are still a handful of Seafarers today, more than be remembered as the man who sails in the steward department. on record for a permanent law, no four years after the Plan began, who are receiving their weekly hos­ stuck out a full 14-month rugged Kenny, who is a native of Scotland, trouble is expected in pushing the pital beneAl through the special list, just like all the other hospitalized Persian Gulf shuttle on the Fort joined the SIU in New York on foreign aid bill through in its brothers in the Union. November 28, 1945. He's 60 years present form. Certainly, these men, who have been confined for so long a period Bridger,When the trip ended he was one of age. The difficulty on permanent "50- of time, deserve the same consideration and need the same assistance, it it it • of two SIU men left aboard the 50" lies in the attitude of the or more, as the man who is in drydock for two or three weeks. The Down in the Gulf at Lake President and the adminlstsation Union considers that the establishment of the special list, together tanker. More recently his photo­ graphs of the mahogany loadifig Charles, Louisiana, Seafarer James in general. Spokesmen for the with the unlim^ed feature of our hospital benefits, is one of the sound­ F. Mapp ran the State Department, the Defense De­ est moves ever made under the Welfare Plan. operation on the Gold Coast were Lake Charles partment and other government found on the display pages of the » it it 'i . port meeting. A agencies had -attacked the bill, SEAFARERS LOG. OVER THE OBJECTIONS OF THE MARITIME UNloks, native of Missis­ principally on the grounds that it Congress has approved the sale of 12 Government-owned Cl-MAV-1 De Parlier, who is 28, comes sippi, he has his was objected to by friendly mari­ ships to Brazil. The reasons given for approving this action are thatoriginally from North Carolina, and home in the town time nations. Joined the SIU in New Orleans on It wjll help our relations with Brazil and t^ll help our ships down there of Lexington in August 31, 1948. Should the President veto the that are being discriminated against (>n berthing and in various other that state. Mapp bill, supporters of "50-50" would ways. l" t t . mwii sails in the en­ have to muster enough strength Elected chairman of the Savan­ One of the conditions "of the bill is that these ships are to be used gine department in both House and Senate for a in the local coastwise trade of that country, which means they irill nah port meeting last week by a Mapp and has been a two-thirds vote to override the not be competing in any way with American fia^ member of the President. In an election year, it's margin of 23 to operators. However, your Union's position, and that 20 was Seafarer SIU since May 10, 1941, when he Mt believed -likely that Congress of the other maritime unions, was that the sale of James Chasse- joined up in New Orleans. He is wqiild do so. ships to a foreign nation is going to increase the reau of Mount 62 years old. Further, with th^ isession draw­ pressure by other countries that are out to get,US Pleasant, North Serving as recording secretary at ing to a close, the President might surplus tonnage, and some of these other countries Carolina. Chas- the meeting, along with Mapp, was be able to veto the ^ bill after would be using ships bought from the US to com­ sereau, who sails Seaf^er Arthur A. Baker of Ma- Congress has gone home for the pete with our operators. in the engine de- dill, Oklahoma. Baker joined the summer. Consequently, the Union Intends to keep a par tmeqt, has Union In New York oti June 2, Both the maritime unions and weather-ey^ peeled dh futnrd developments dfbng been i^n SIU 1944. He celebrated his 29th bilth- the shipp'inii industry are solidly these lines. It remains to be seen if this parUcu- jaember forheai-Iy nix years, Jdin- day this past Wedhesday. ' Ut)ite<Fin suipport^'f the'blil, ^ ^ ' 4ar sale wili have any bearing on future actions by our-Governmlent. Jl;; • vi"'' Robin Crews Get Safety Award Permanent, Temporary '50-50' Bills Gain Ground In Congress I!S- k'.V |S/ It p'^' '• • I Wi/V. ... • ;,-i I."?'!" ., �WR July 23. 1954 SEAFARERS IXDO-CHINA ARMISTICE IS SIGNED—The Indo-China armistice was signed in Geneva after eight years of bitter warfare. The cease­ fire will split the big coastal state of Vietnam between pro-Western and Communist-led regimes. It will also halt the fighting in Laos. French Gen. Georges Deteil signed the two accords—one covering Vietnam and the otber Laos—on behalf of the French-Vietnamese and the French-Laotian commands, while Gen. Quang Buu signed them for the Communist-led Vietminh rebels. The signing was a signal vic­ tory for French Premier Mendes-France who had staked his govern­ ment, dedicated to making the French live within their means, on ob­ taining a truce by midnight of the day before the signing. ti i> t> US RECOGNIZES NEW GUATEMALA REGIME—The" US granted formal diplomatic recognition to the new anti-Communist government of Guatemala, following that country's orderly return to peace. Defeat for the Communist regime of former president Jacobo Arbenz Guzman by insurgent forces proved a diplomatic victory for the US, with peace once more restored in the Western Hemisphere and the sole pro-Com­ munist government In Latin America out of business. The governing military junta led by insurgent leader Lieut. Col. Carlos Castillo Armas, meanwhile, moved to ease political tensions in the country by pledging fair treatment, including land reforms, to peasant and labor groups. EISENHOWER ADMINISTRATION WHIPPED ON HEALTH PLAN In Washington, the House of Representatives by a vote of nearly 2-1 turned down the President's recommendations for stimulating the growth of private and non-profit hospital and medical insurance plans. Liberals termed the program "inadequate" and "poorly drawn," while conservatives, bolstered by the strenuous objections of the American Medical Association to any form of aid for medical and hospital in­ surance plans, attacked It as a form of "socialized medicine." The de­ feat for the Administration came forur days after a national broadcast from the White House urging passage of the legislation. 4" 4" 4> LID OFF ON BEEF FOR BRITAIN—After nearly 15 years of gov­ ernment control, fresh meat—the last food to go sinc^ wartime con­ trols went into effect In 1939—went off the ration lists in Great Britain. The day decontrol began prices rose almost to the US level, but quickly tapered off as British housewives immediately shied off from buying. The weekly ration of fresh meat had been about a pound per person and, at one time, as low as a half pound. 4i 4 4" . WORLD COURT RULING AGAINST US STIRS NEW ANTI-UN FEELING—On the heels of a mild Congressional revolt against the United Nations on the issue of admitting Red China to the UN, the In­ ternational Court of Justice at the Hague stirred new resentment against the world organization by rulirig against the US on the ques­ tion of indemnity awards to 11 UN employees dismissed for having refused to answer the questions of Senate probers concerning possible Communist ties. The awards, ranging from $6,000 to $40,000 back pay and other penalties, would be paid by the UN, about a third of whose funds are supplied by the US. 4 4> 4> MCCARTHY ISSUE HEADS FOR A SHOWDOWN—with final re­ ports on the stormy McCarthy-Army hearings still weeks away. Repub­ lican Sen. Ralph Flanders of Vermont continued to press his case for etripping Wisconsin GOP Sen. Joe McCarthy of his Senate committee chairmanships unless the latter purged himself of questions raised by another Senate unit two years ago on McCarthy's financial transactions. Meanwhile McCarthy was forced to yield to the insistent demand for a staff housecleaning and accepted the "resignation" of Roy M. Cohn, chief counsel of the subcommittee on investigations. He also transferred the controversial assistant counsel, Don Surine, from the subcommittee staff to his personal payroll. YOU oiMf ffAe 8IU CONSTITUTION nge tnrm LOG Ask US Pay Channel Costs For Runaway-Flag Ore Ships En-route to the States via Venezuela, a giant 63,000 deadweight ton foreign flag ore carrier, tHe Ore Chief, is likely to become the center of much controversy in the next few weeks. The huge vessel, 794 feet long and 116 feet in the beam, is one of three ships built, or being built, in Japanese^ shipyards to carry ore from deepening the channel to 40 feet is being asked to spend almost $93 US Steel Corporation's new so that the huge foreign-flag ore million largely for the benefit of iron ore mines in Venezuela to its plants In the United States. The ships are owned by National Bulk Cargo Carriers Inc., which operates mostly under the Liberian fiag. As such the Ore Chief falls into the pattern under which many ore carriers, tankers, and other new vessels are placed under for­ eign flags in order to avoid US taxes, wages, manning scales and other stiff operating requirements. What makes the Ore Chief more controversial than other foreign flag operations is the fact that Uncle Sam is being asked to foot a whopping bill for deeper ship channels so that runaway flag op­ erators can bring their giant ore carriers fully-loaded into the ports of Philadelphia and Mobile. Draft Is 40 Feet The draft of the Ore Chief, fullyloaded, is 40 feet. The present chan­ nel up to the Fairless Steel Works, US Steel subsidiary, is approxi­ mately 25 feet. Uncle Sam is being asked to spend $87 million on boats can come in to Fairless Steel. US Ships Don't Need It No American-flag dry cargo ship­ ping at present has any need for the 40-foot depth up to Trenton, since the Delaware River is 35 to 40 feet at the ports of Philadelphia and Camden, ample depth for American fiag dry cargo operations. Dredging Recommended The Mobile Channel bill, recom­ mended by the Army Corps of En­ gineers and approved by a House committee, calls for enlarging the bar channel to a depth of 42 feet and a width of 600 feet from its present 36 by 450 dimensions, and deepening the Mobile River chan­ nel to 40 feet, plus the addition of two turning basins. Here the announced purpose of the work is to make it possible for US Steel's Tennessee Coal and Iron Division to bring large foreign-flag ore boats into Mobile. The company recently opened a new ore terminal in the harbor. In other words, the Government Leaky Raft, Seasick Crew=Cancelled US Lifts Ban, Okays 12-Shlp Sale To Brazil ;fRIGHTS -ANb: fSHVaEOSSi M' f'M !ARE^< ii#!: From Article XIII, Section 6 "Before assuminei office, ever/ officer, port agent, and patrol­ man shall take the following oatht 'I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of of the SlU, and I will, to the best .of my ability, protect and preserve the Consti­ tution of this Union and the wel­ fare of the membership'." Every elected official upon ossum-, ing office must take~ this oath, which he is required to obey com­ pletely. Any violation of the oath would lead to immediate disci­ plinary action under the terms of the Union Constitution/ , • WITH THESE: runaway fiag operations.. Very lit­ tle of this harbor work has any im­ mediate benefit for American-flag operations. US Steel's Fairless plant is al­ ready being. supplied by foreign flag ore carriers of considerably smaller dimensions than the Ore Chief. Obviously a ship drawing 40 feet fully loaded could hardly op­ erate economically in a 25-foot channel such as the Delaware River now has at the site of the Fairless plant. Wants Co. To Pay To add an odd note to the pro­ ceedings, US Steel had been having a year-long argument with the Army Corps of Engineers on whether it should foot part of the bill for the Delaware River project. The Corps of Engineers had rec­ ommended that the work be done, but since US Steel is the only ben­ eficiary, the Army thought that the the company should foot half of the bill. The company indignantly re­ jected the idea that it should pay even half of its own way. Clifford Hood, president of US Steel, has been quoted as saying that to do so would be to "extend special sub­ sidy to a Government project," a statement which ignores the fact that the giant steel corporation is the only beneficiaiy of the project. As the matter stands now, all US Steel is being asked to do under the current bill in the Senate is to provide a terminal and transfer fa­ cilities, as well as a turning basin, if necessary. The rest of the bill, $87 million, would be footed by Uncle Sam, so that the Ore Chief and its siBter ships will be able to take full loads into the Fairless Steel works. fTii • Odd-looking raft on which five amateur sailors hoped to drift from San Francisco to Hawaii Is shown outside the Golden Gate on her second day out, with one of her crewmen holding up a fairsized fish caught in the Pacific. After six days and a drift of only 62 miles offshore, amid frantic radio messages for someone to "get us off this damn thing," all five were rescued by a passing freighter and returned to port. SAN FRANCISCO—Amid conflicting reports as to whether or not they were In grave danger, five amateur sailors who had set out to float to Hawaii on a raft were rescued by a United Fruit Company freighter, the-*Metapan. In six days they had it. They were always following drifted only 62 miles off shore. us." What the amateur expedition The search was on for the ship when the Coast Guard started re­ ceiving franctic radio messages from the radio operator calling for someone to "get us off this damn thing." The five men, under the leader­ ship of a 38-year-old Mormon preacher, Devere Baker, were out to prove that the raft could drift) to Hawaii and her passengers could subsist on the resources of the sea alone. . Of food • there was -plenty—all small sharksi As Bakeh ^d, "^e had shark any time we wanted failed to consider was two impor­ tant factors—the seaworthiness of the raft, and of the sailors them­ selves. The raft sprung a leak and water started coming in faster than it could be bailed. And the radio oper­ ator as well as other crewmembers became very unhappy, seasick sailors. At last , reports the Coast Guard was out to destroy the craft as a menace to navigation, although Baker declared that all he had to do was "caulk that .'seam &nd: We could try it again." The first major sale of US ships to foreign nations since a mora­ torium on sales was declared March 1, 1948, has been virtually completed. Both Houses of Con­ gress have approved legislation calling for the sale to Brazil of 12 Cl-MAV-1 ships for use in that country's coastwise trade. The bill was solidly backed by the Administration and the indus­ try on the grounds that sale of the ships to Brazil would help improve relations with that country, and would also help eliminate discrimi­ nation against US ships in Brazil­ ian ports. Maritime unions opposed the bill because it would set a precedent for the sale of ships to other for­ eign nations. The Ship Sales Act was passed in 1946 to permit both foreign fleets and American shipowners to replenish fleets that had suffered heavily from war losses. In renew­ ing the act on March 1, 1948, Con­ gress struck out the section dealing with sales to foreign nations, whila the entire Ship Sales Act expired on January 15, 1951. Consequently, the sales to Brazil will be the first US ship sales from the Govertim.ent-owned fleet in mor? thz?? six years. • -.'i �Pase Six SEAFARERS LOG MA Okays Another Transfer I'-" July 23. 1954 SIU NEWSLETTER from WASHINGTON WASHINGTON—The muddled situation regarding foreign-flag transfers of US dry cargo vessels took a new twist this month, with,the disclosure that the Maritime Administration has given permission for another ship transfer despite a previously-announced hold-up on new transfers pending comple­ tion of a Congressional in­ earlier this year, led by the SIU The latest ship for which ap­ Here's the way the emergency ship repair program would work if and other maritime unions, helped proval to transfer foreign has been Congress approves the idea before it adjourns. quiry. bring about the .temporary halt. granted is the Nicholas C. H., oper­ The Government ship agency had previously okayed transfers for three other dry cargo vessels, and has applications for 80 more still pending. Protests against the relaxation of the restrictions on transfers ated by the SlU-contracted Trident Transport Corp. which is going Panamanian. Trident, however, has promised to buy another ship as a replacement. The first three applications ap­ proved were for the Omega, oper­ ated by the SlU-contracted Omega Shipping Corp.; the Amerocean or Amersea, only one of which will be permitted to transfer, both oper­ ated by the SlU-contracted Amer­ WASHINGTON—Advised to use his own discretion on the ocean Steamship Co., Inc., and a disposition of the stern section of the ill-fated Cornhusker third vessel, the Paul Revere, Mariner, Maritime Administrator Louis S. Rothschild has operated by a non-SIU company. again ordered that the ship be-* The box score on transfer appli­ scrapped. She is now at with a report putting the whole cations, according to present in­ anchor in Sasebo, Japan. matter back in the Administrator's formation, is as follows: Applica­ Rothschild's decision calling for lap. He took it from there, order­ tions have been filed for the trans­ the dismantling of the vessel fol­ ing dismantling of the ship and fer of 89 vessels, but applications lowed on the action of the House salvage of as much of her ma­ covering five of these, all SIU Merchant Marine Committee, which chinery as possible for use as ships, were later withdrawn. With the four already approved, this left the disposal of the Cornhusker spares. completely in his hands. Earlier, One of the alternatives called leaves a total of 80 applications when he first proposed scrapping for rebuilding the ship at a cost of still pending. of the $10 million ship, the Com­ about $2 million, but this was re­ Names of the five SIU ships for mittee had asked that he hold up jected. which applications were later with­ any action pending an inquiry of The Cornhusker, which had been drawn are the following: William the situation. manned by Seafarers and operated H. Carruth (Transfuel), and Albion, A two-man House group explored by Robin Line, ran aground in the Catherine, Cecil N. Bean and the possibilities of salvage and re­ harbor of Pusan, Korea, in June, Frederic N. Collin, all operated by iDrytrans, Inc. pair of the vessel, and came up 1953. Maritime committees in both the House and Senate held hearings on the issue. A subsequent report by the Senate Committee said it would be premature to approve transfers until the question of tramp subsidies was disposed of. Junkmen Get Mariner This third review of trials and appeals con­ ducted under the SIU's new constitution shows a steadily diminishing number of such procedures since the. constitution went into effect on October 15, 1952. The review, cover­ ing a six month period from January 1 through June 30, 1954, shows just six trials and two appeals. The small number of cases is indicative of a high degree of self-discipline and responsibility by SIU crewmembers on the ships. Regular trials and appeals reports, giving the membership and the readers of the SEAFARERS LOG a full accounting of the workings of trial com­ mittees, are believed to be without precedent in the labor movement. The first report was carried in the July 10, 1953 issue, and a second report was run in the LOG of January 22, 1954. Carefully-designed trial procedures provided for in the SIU constitution call for the election of rank and file members for each trial at special member­ ship meetings. Officials are barred from service on these committees. The conduct of the trial itself follows closely the well-known pattern of American courtroom procedure. All accused members must get proper notification of charges, and the charges them.selves have to be read at the membership meetings to determine their validity under the con­ stitution. The accused member has full right of crpss-examination; as well as the right to confront accusers and to call witnesses. And he can call on other Union members who are willing to aid him for assistance in preparing his defense. The constitution also specifies certain headings under which charges can be filed as well as maxi­ mum penalties for offenses. Then each member found guilty has the right of appeal to a rank and file appeals committee elected in the same manner as the trial committee, and finally, an appeal to the international convention. Of the six cases which came up in the SIU within the six-month period just ended, the accused were found innocent in just one of the six. Two cases were appealed. In one the verdict was upheld and in the other the sentence was reduced. For purposes of publication, names of individuals involved are not used. 4 4 4^ January 28. 1834 Accused: S-365; Accuser: J-lOl. CharoK: Accused pubUcly announced to his shipmates that be would not abide by the established rules of the Union. Trial Committee: M. Whale W-30, E. B. Flowers F-118 V. H. Benner B-244, C. Palmer P-13. A. CampbeU C-217. •Jf 2 •» charged. Six months' suspension and 9vO nnCe ^ ^ » Febnuur SB, 1854 Accuseds F-188S Accusers: F-285, L-ll^ D-311. Cliargee: Accused carried sterles to eidef engineer and first gigliMer his SMB and actfAasrttfCraMr Attinst craw and la heh^i; ef eempanyi Be threatened pcnaU holders witb loss of permits and hardtiming when ship got back to the States. Trial Committee: J. Lucas L.4, A. Johnes J-57, J. Burns B-191, H. Anderson A-13. J. Falasca F-48. Findings: Guilty as charged. Six months suspension for each violation on first count; one year suspension on second count. (SEE APPEALS). 4" t> April 8, 1954 Accused: H-408; Accusers: H-1, V-l, A-1. Charges: After Union's membership officially pledged fuU support to AFL in its drive to organize longshoremen in Port of New York accused acted as informer against Union and consorted with officials of old ILA. Accused, for money or other considerations of personal gain knowingly gave them false information to be used to defeat the policies of the Union and to injure the interests of the membership.. Trial Committee: William Morris M-722, Lawson Evans E-26, Harry Nelson N-34, Arthur Gilliland G-lll, Robert BeUveau B-85. Findings: Guilty as charged. Expulsion on first count, twoyear suspension and $50 fine on second count. 4" AprU 16. 1954 Accused: V-41, S-392: Accuser: C-1. Charges: As members of standby gang on Sea Cloud, ac­ cused jeopardized Union position in obtaining future standby work when, along with rest of standby crew, they tried to coerce company into paying week-end penalty rates to get work done and caused replacement of standby crew by shore gang. Trial CommlHee: Steve Bergeria M-179, Thonlas Murphy M-648, Michael Burns B-717. Elbert B. Brown B-255, E. B. Herst H-472. Findings: Not guilty. Recommendation that guilty man or men be sought out and brought up on charges. t May 6, 1954 Accused: M-259; Accusers: S-840, L-237, D-176, W-36. Charges: Accused gave orders to BR not to clean engineer's room because of personal beef with engineer: accused carried Ules topside and threatened crewmen with losing permits or being pulled off at payoff; accused agitated crewmembers against each other by telling tales and refused to answer crewmembers' questions at shipboard meeting. Accused threatened 3rd cook with charges if he did not transfer to pantryman. Trial Committee: Richard D. McManus M-j72, C. A. Gardner G-^, Herbert D. Braunstein B-481, Daniel D. Butts B-628, Thomas Bolton B-609. Findings: Guilty as charged. Prohibited from shipping as rtief steward for one year and fined $100. (Motion made New York membership meeting June 2 to* reduce fine to $58. Carried in ali ports). 4" 4" April 22, 1954 Accused: C-419; Accusers: G-76, G-419, B-100. Charges: While steward on standby pay, accused willfully painted two utility cabinets in crew messhall, as weU. as accepting transportation to Mobile and then remaindng on board ship. Accused deliberately violated Union agreement to the detriment of the Union. ir """i;'" ®' Gfosecloso G-63, Francis W. Keeley K-24. CharUe A. Gedra G-372, Luke A. CiamboU C-12S, •Albert W. Tacey T-301, James T. Nicholson N-52. Findings: Guilty as charged. Thirty-day suspension plus $50 fine for each violation, $100 in alL ^ t. ^APPEALSgTO HEADQUARTERS APPEALS COMMITTEE Appealer: F-188. Nature of conviction: Six months suspension for each viola-, tion on one count, one year suspension on second count for informing on crew and threatening permit men with loss of permits and hardtiminEa c CommiHeoiR. G. Cowdrey C-380, John J. Cook wlSi" D ®' K-209, J. Falrcloth f. Li, Motcnan 11-839. Findings: Trial committee's verdict upheld. March 18, 1854 Appoaler: L-433 Nature ef oonvictloni oonvf lure •» Six months suspenslea and $50 Ene for ^ure to turn to to aervo meala and far tuenlng to in drunken condition. -Ai^it Comn^oot O. Paynr P>MS,-W. <F. ScSMalMni After a review by Government agencies of the latest mobilization requirements for vessels in the national defe'hse reserve, the ships deemed most desirable for repair are those presently converted to mili­ tary auxiliaries or scheduled for wartime conversion. Based on early full mobilization needs, there are about 205 ships which would be in­ cluded in any reserve fleet repair program. In this group of 205 ships, only 17 are Lihertys; 46 are large V4 sea­ going tugs; 76 are Victory-type vessels; 42 are S4s; and the remainder are made up of 2 Pis, 8 small tankers, and 2 distilling ships. The repair and conversion work, including the breakout and towing cost of these 205 ships, would cost about $45 million. The government would hand out the repair contracts to private repair yards on the basis of the lowest competitive hid. However, if particular repair yards need work and their bids are not competitive, the Government would retain authority to negotiate contracts without competitive bidding. i 4" t The move to place the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy on a par with the Armed Service academies probably will he defeated by Congress, or, if approved by Congress, may be vetoed by President Eisenhower. The project is being pushed by shipowners. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, and Alumni Associations, as well as the entire New York dele­ gation in Congress. However, on the other hand the Departments of Navy and Commerce and the Conference of American Maritime Unions are opposed to the move. Maritime unions recently told Congress that instead of wasting money on training of merchant marine officers, it could well he spent for ship construction and ship operations. Instead of being used to provide free college educations, the unions took the view that the money for the upkeep of the Academy could be used to help the Ameri­ can merchant marine which is sinking fast. The Commerce Department, opposing the Academy hill, believes that* a survey should he made of cadet training programs in relation to other comparable US Government supported programs, such as the US Coast Guard Academy. Commerce feels that such a survey may point the way to consolidation or other changes which would reduce the Govern­ ment expense of maintaining federally-assisted facilities for educating merchant marine officers. The position of the Navy Department on the bill to place the Mer­ chant Marine Academy on a par with West Point and Annapolis is simply that Navy, neither requires nor desires the operation of any maritime academy for the sole purpose of producing Naval reserve officers. The Navy is particularly opposed to a feature in the hill that would require that cadets at the Academy be appointed midshipmen in the naval reserve upon graduation from Kings Point. 4i 4i 4i Since World War II about 109 tankers went out from under the American flag to the Panamanian flag, of which number 72 constituted sales of Government-owned ships foreign. Thirty-seven were private transfers; eight Have been placed under the Greek flag, of which seven were sales of Government-owned ships, and one constituted a private transfer. While information is scant on the advantages of registration under the Honduran flag, information is available as to Panamanian registry. Panamanian maritime legislation is designed to encourage ship documen­ tation and provide a number of incentives in the form of tax benefits. Shipping is granted preferential treatment in the Panamanian In­ ternal Revenue Code and income obtained from internatiohal operations is not subject to taxation. Panamanian flagships engaged in interna­ tional services are consequently not concerned with depreciation rates, treatment of capital gains or losses, excess-profits taxes, or any other similar income-tax matter. As of June 1,1954, there were a total of 29 oceangoing tankers under construction in the United States. Of this number 13 are for US flag operation and seven are for foreign-flag operation. All hut two are scheduled to he completed in the next five months. ft 4 4 Once again, the Interstate Commerce Commission, which has juris­ diction over railroads, airlines, trucks and doihestic steamship lines, has shown that it is dominated by the powerful rails. ICC has turned thumbs down on a plea by intercoastal water lines to reduce freight rates on a number of commodities which would have made them more competitive with transcontinental railroads. The water carriers had insisted that the reductions were necessary to meet rail competition for westbound'intercoastal traffic, but ICC went along with the rail argument that the reductions would create destructive competitive conditions. 4 4 4 Congressional hearings on the competftion encountered by private operators from the Military Sea Transportation Service have been con­ cluded. The situation shapes up something like this—an interim report probably will he filed by the special House subcommittee which has been conducting the probe, followed up later by a full-scale report. .. Back in 1951 the Departments of Defense and Commerce approved a so-called memorandum of agreement which stated the priority in which merchant ships would be* used by the military branch of the Govern­ ment. The House subcommittee undoubtedly, as one of its major recom­ mendations, will suggest that this working arrangement between De­ fense and Commerc be reviewed and brought up to (date, in an effort to majce 'more use of private shipping by the military. In the absence of this, the subcommittee may introduce legislation to compel the Defense Department nqt to overlook the merchant marine in its broad overseas operations. Plnd^ av$»e»$tMs ndaecd *• tbiM RtotflA ( Ajf-i.w-,.; �mm m JTvIy 23. 1954 SEAFARERS ^OVf^DOJULAR'S WORTH || = LOG Fage Seven HQ Recreation Facilities Popular SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG hy Sidney Margolius, leading expert on buying. Toothpaste And Your Teeth Working families frequently have seriously bad teeth. The fact that many comparatively-young men and women you meet already have full dentures is one of the tragic aspects of the inadequate health care wage-earners often get. One reason, of course, Is the big expense of dental care in relation to a working family's earnings. But another is that the public has. been oversold on the idea that miracle toothpastes can save teeth, and there­ fore doesn't practice the proper hygiene and care that are the only possible ways of preserving teeth. Working families often tend to rely heavily on sugar products in their diets; sweets are a cheap way to fill up. Heavy consumption of candy, cakes and soda beverages are be­ lieved to play a large part in hastening tooth decay, especially among children. Dr. Willard Fleming, head of the dental college of the University of California in San Francisco recently commented that, "It's like cigar­ ettes and lung cancer. Although we have no proof, we have a guilty conscience that sugar in combination with other factors, is the cause of tooth decay." He believes that if sugar were reduced or eliminated In diets, 85 per cent of the people would have a reduction in tooth decay. Miracle Dentifrices Because serious dental troubles are so widespread, toothpaste manu­ facturers and their advertising agencies have been having a field day at the public's expense by continually introducing new "miracle" den­ tifrices. The public has been led on a costly chase from ammoniated dentifrices, to chlorophyll, then anti-enzyme pastes, and now, "sur­ face-active" detergent pastes. The truth is, no toothpaste can save teeth, no matter what chemicals It contains. Dr. Sholom Pearlman, spokesman for the American Dental Association's testing committee, charges that "the public is being led to believe that a dentifrice will prevent decay or gum disease. There Is no acceptable evidence to support such claims, and they are a seri­ ous danger to health." What's important is not what you put on the brush as much as how often and thoroughly you use that brush. The mechanical action of your toothbrush is the more important factor in preventing decay. According to Dr. Fleming, the ammoniated dentifrices, and to a smaller extent, the anti-enzyme ones, may be relatively small factors in helping to reduce decay (if the more important factors of proper brushing and other care are followed). Your dentist can teach you the proper brushing method. Basically it consists of cleaning two or three teeth at a time with a down and outward motion that cleans the spaces between the teeth, as well as the front, rear and top surfaces. You can use any inexpensive powder or paste. At one time the American Dental Association used to list acceptable dentifrices, and its list always included such low-cost prod­ ucts as baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and sodium chloride powder available at drug stores. After Every Meal Besides using the proper brushing inelliod, it's important to clean teeth after every meal. The bacterial action of food particles can begin causing decay in as little as 20 minutes. In toothbrushes, dental ex­ perts recommend the professional style with the small level head trimmed straight, that reaches all parLs of the mouth. So you .can save both mouth and your teeth by staying away from those 50-cent tubes of miracle toothpastes. A nickel's worth of soda bicarb (baking soda), a thorough wielding of the brush, and regular visits to the dentist himself to catch cavities and pyorrhea, are what will prevent big dentist bills and loss of teeth. Actually pyorrhea robs us of more teeth than does decay. Pyorrhea is an inflammation of the sockets of the teeth, leading usually to a loosening of them. It's gen­ erally caused by malocclusion (badly placed teeth which rock and jar each other), missing teeth and tartar accumulation. Sometimes ex­ cessive smoking and drinking may cause injury to the gums and sub­ sequently pyorrhea. Being put to good use by Seafarers are the expanded recreational quarters which have been made available on second deck. Rooms formerly occupied by offices now each contain two pool tables, as well as shuffleboard taibles. PR Dock Tieup Still On, No Break Seen SAN JUAN—^Puerto Rico's longshore strike, which began June 25, neared the end of its first month this week, with still no settlement in sight. Involved in the beef are some 8,000 AFL dock workers seek--*-" — ing higher pay and improved The employer group involved in the negotiations is the Steamship conditions on the piers. The tie-up of cargo handling has also halted all shipping to and from the island, as all companies serving Puerto Rico stopped oper­ ations the day the strike began. Principally affected by the strike. Bull Lines *has laid up all of its ships indefinitely. In addition. Waterman and Alcoa service to the island has been sus­ pended. Two other companies not contracted to the SIU, Lykes Brothers and Pope and Talbot, are also affected by the dock shutdown. The Claiborne and Azalea City, both Waterman vessels, were caught in the islands by the strike. At issue in the strike are the longshoremen's demands for a 25cent pay boost retroactive to Janu­ ary 1, 1954, the date the old con­ tract expired, plus revisions in the size of gangs working sugar ship­ ments and other cargoes. Current pay rates range from. $1.23 to $1.48 per hour, considerably below the scales in the States. Association of Puerto Rico, com­ posed of Bull Line, Alcoa, Water­ man and Lykes Brothers. Some of them have been accepting cargo destined for Puerto Rico in New York and other ports, pending the end of the walkout. Otherwise, all are bypassing the island at this time. Factories Close Although some factories have been forced to shut down and workers laid off as a result of a lack of supplies and, in some cases, heavy stockpiles of finished goods which can't be moved off the island, Puerto Rico is not expected to feel any real pinch for another few days. However, if the strike should continue beyond that time, short­ ages in several commodities, in­ cluding food-, will really be felt in many communities. The strike is being conducted here, in the ports of Ponce and Mayaguez and in sev­ eral smaller ports. Cartoon History Of The SIU After much debate on the subject in the SEAFARERS LOG, in December, 1949, the SIU opened a drive for a shipowner-paid welfare fund as part of an all-out effort to win greater economic protection for the membership. The negotiations began December 2 un­ der a reopening clause unique in SIU agreements. The Union proposal called for eiiiployer contributions of 26 cents per man for each day worked beginning January 1, but left details on the type of benefits and other items hanging pending agreement on the prin­ ciple of the plan. An operator's' committee imme­ diately begali studying the merits of the idea^ Work Starts To Prevent Panama Slide BALBOA—Seafarers on vessels passing through the Gaillard Cut of the Panama Canal this week had the chance to look in on the be­ ginning of a mammoth face-lifting job, which, got underway Monday. The work is being done to avert a potentially dangerous landslide which could block all traffic through the Canal. The $3.4 million operation is de­ signed to remove an estimated 2.5 million cubic yards of earth and rock froin the top and face of Con­ tractor's Hill in the Gaillard (for­ merly Culebra) Cut of the Canal, about a dozen miles from here, on the Pacific side of the Isthmus. Contractor's Hill has the second highest elevation, 325 feet, along the 50-mile Canal route. The level of the Canal is 85 feet above sea level at this point. Fifteen-Month Job Rigs, power shovels, dump trucks and other heavy-duty ex­ cavation gear have been moved in to the site for the estimated 15month job of digging out the dirt and rock from the face of the hill. The aim is to relieve the pressure from behind a huge 60D-foot crack which could cause the face of the hill to topple right into the Canal. Heavy rains during June caused the crack to widen still further and are said to have been the cause of three minor earth slides last week on the opposite bank of the Canal south of Contractor's Hill. One of them blocked the east half of the channel in the Cucaracha Reach for a time and another one later dumped earth and rock into the Canal. Fortunately, no ships were passing these points at the time. With reasonable care, the major excavation job which started this week is not expected to interfere with normal ship traffic through the Canal. Fill That Berth If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. An SiV Welfare Plan .Vo. 63 Signing of a welfare plan agreement by nine" compa­ nies on December 28 made the SIU the first sea union on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to win a companypaid welfare set-up for its members. Eventually, all SlU-contracted operators signed the pact, which in­ corporated every one of the Union's demands. I �Pace Eicht SEAFARERS 51U Award Winner Aiming For MD Tag p % "When I •first heard of the SIU's Scholarship Plan, I was amazed that such an opportunity existed," said Seafarer Seymour Wallace. "After knocking myself out trying to make ends meet while going^ to school on my own, this fall was once again aroused and upoiL inquiry Into the matter he found will seem like a breeze." Wallace, recent recipient of an SlU scholarship, this June com pleted his second year of pre-med fit Long Island University in Brooklyn capping it off with an A- Shipmate took this shot of Seafarer Seymour Wallace on deck of SIU ship. minus average. An early interest In medicine and a shipboard injury he suffered helped him make his decision to go to college. He is attending St. John's Uni­ versity in Brooklyn this summer to study physics and plans to use his scholarship to enter Columbia College this fall for further premed study. This is the second in a series of feature articies on the four 1954 award winners under the SIU Schoiarship Plan. Pii , tf." Wallace was one of the three Seafarers and the son of a Sea­ farer who was chosen for the four $6,000 scholarship awards. When he resumes study this fali at Columbia he will be on the scholarship, which should ease the financial burden of going to school and supporting a family. Wallace was born in New York and raised in the British West Indies where his father still oper­ ates a plantation of sorts. "It isn't actually a plantation," Wallace says, "for he has only about 33 acres planted in cotton." Wallace attended St. Vincent's .Grammar School at St. Vincent, British West Indies, and dreamed of going to medical school. Of course, as with so many others, lack of funds prevented him from pursuing his dream. Started Sailing In '48 Only 24 years of age, Wallace started sailing early with the SIU having joined six years ago. He sailed - as an AB in the deck de­ partment mostly on Mississippi and Buli Line ships. His fgvorite run was to South America where he found good shore leave and a climate to his liking. Married now and the father of a two-year-old girl, Wallace met his bride in Argentina in 1951. He gave a lot of credit to his wife for •helping him over the rough spots of College and he says that there werie. plenty of them. Once while crossing the Atlantic on a light Liberty, Wallace broke his'arches and had to go to a po­ diatrist. His interest in medicine that if he could save enough money from his seafaring, he might be able to make a go of medical school on his own. His original intent upon enter­ ing school under his own funds was to become a podiatrist or foot doctor. The reason for this he candidly explains, was the fact that podiatry requires only two years of pre-med study and four years of medical studies. With limited funds at his disposal, he decided he could afford only the shorter course to become a podi­ atrist than a general practioner. Wallace says that even in his short stretch of seafaring things have changed a great deal. There were no such welfare benefits as there are today a short six years ago. Like Gold Mine 'When I first heard about the SIU's Scholarship Plan, it was like finding a gold mine," he says. "I couldn't imagine such a thing as a $6,000 scholarship. It was like pie-in-the-sky. When I see some of the fellows at school knocking themselves out over grades to make themselves eligible for $200 and $300 grants, really appreciate this wonderful opportunity offered me," Wallace says. Some of the fellows can't be­ lieve it when I tell them of bene­ fits offered by our Union, especial­ ly the educational benefit." With the winning of the scholar­ ship, Wallace now plans for a full medical course to become a gen­ eral practitioner. His plans for the future are somewhat indefinite but the winning of the scholarship will enable him to fullfill his child­ hood ambition. He can't thank the membership enough for the op­ portunity they afforded him. for SIU MEMBERS! E\/ef?iimf)Gybu NEBVIHSSAGBK ANPSHCWWEARFfiQMATDOjHBftlSH TOy^SOUWE&IERyU-LATSREOAU S£49(Kr PRICES July 23. 1954 LOG SBASCASH BENEFITS 5 SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPORT ON BENEFITS PAID Xo Froin • •••• No. Seafarers Receiving Benefits this Period Average Benefits Paid Each Seafaref Total Benefits Paid this Period WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD Hospital Benefits Death Benefits Disability Benefits Maternity Benefits Vacation Benefits Total la. {70P f a S±2AL i. WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY Hospital Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * | 0€>\ Death Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * || Disability Benefits Paid Since May 1. 1952 * ^9^ ^ Maternity Benefits Paid Since April 1. 1952* Vacation Benefits Paid Since Feb. 11. 1952 • fcg/-? Total 2Z Date Benefits Be£«n WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS Cash on Hand Vacation Welfare Vacation Estimated Accounts Receivable- Welfare US Government Bonds (Welfare) Real Estate (Welfare) Other Assets — Training Ship (Welfare) TOTAL ASSETS ZL LCiVli SX. 1,1??,^ 2^ n4t>U £2l COMMENTS The amount of •276.10 listed under death*benefits paid in the two freek period represents a partial payment of one Seafarer's death benefit. This happens when the benefit is paid in ihs-ballments rather than in one lunp sum, as is often requested. Total deaith benefits paid since the start, slightly over A years ago, are approaching one (1) million. your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAR i SEA GEAR SEA GEAR t SHORE WEAR at SIU HEADQUARTERS 675 -4tli AVE . BROOKLYN /iZg SubmitttA AI Kerr, Assistant Administmt ... and, remember this... All these are yours without contributing a single nickel on your part —Collecting SIU bene­ fits is easy, whether it's for hospital, birth, disability or death—You get first-rate personal service immediately, through your Union's representatives. �Joly 2S, 1954 SEA'F ARERS. LOG Page Sine SEAFARERS Latest addition on the ran between England and Australia, tbe 20,000-tou passenger liner Southern Cross will be launched by Queen Elixabeth II at Belfast, Ireland, on August 17. Built for the Shaw Saviil Line, the ship is of unusual construction, with jnachinery and stack at the stern... An electronic selector dcTice that rings bells to alert olT-duty marine radio operators to emergency calls as well as reralar messages has been demonstrated by the Breico Electronics Anybody who has shaved on a Corp., NYC. The House of Representatives is considering a bill that would make this .type of device mandatory on virtually all merchant hot, humid day knows how the skin can become irritated from ships. perspiration afterwards. This is . . >4" ^ 4" Reflecting the drop In deep-sea shipping, Great Lakes vessels carried - doubly so for the black gang men 17.5 miilion.tons of iron ore, coal and grain during May, the lowest who have to go to work in a hot tonnage for that month since 1946. This year's flgure^was 5.5 miUion engine room. Ship's delegate Bob Anderson , of tons below last year's... Dutch truckers plan to start a special ferry service from Rotterdam to Britain to carry loaded vehicles in both the Robin Sherwood has an idea directions aboard former wartime landing craft. Fresh vegetables, that could help deal with the prob­ fruit, cheese, butter and bacon would thus be moved all the way from lem. He suggests that camphor ice Netherlands farms to London markets in one truck. Rotterdam has be stocked for use by the black gang so that they can shave before already built an embarkation point for the new ferries. going on watch without getting . 4. ' . A five-year, 537.5 million project to build a large drydock suitable their necks all sore. Of ^course' the only permanent for both naval and merchant vessels is being launched by the Vene­ zuelan government near the port of Puerto Cabeilo. Large savings for .solution to the problem is. to grow Venezuelan shipping interests are expected when the job is completed, a beard while on board the ship, since ships in need of repairs now have no similar facilities at home... something which many Seafarers Named for the present Secretary of the Treasury, the ore carrier are loath to do because it would George M. Humphrey has been launched at Lorain, Ohio. The 710- cramp their style. Anders o n, a Massachusetts foot vessel is only five feet shortec than the longest ship on the Grbat i^akes, but has the widest beam, 75 feet. She will, have a capacity of native, joined the SIU in the head­ quarters port of New York. 21,000 to.ns in a 24-foot draft. 4' 41 4> 4^ 4" 4" The business of television on Passengers on the" Italian freighter Andrea Gritti had' a fiew bad moments in Havana recently when oil'floating on the water caught fire board ships is getting to be quite and flames reached the ship. All jumped overboard but were quickly a major project with the Seatrain picked up. No injuries were reported .. A deep-sea diver has located New York also putting a set on board recently. a sunken Japanese aircraft carrier with about 20 planes still intact on Most of the regher deck from World War II—80 feet below the surface of the harbor u 1 a r coastwise at Rabaul, New Guinea. A New Zealand syndicate has disposal rights ships have sets for all salvage in Rabaul and Bougainville harbors. purchased by the 4" S* 4" crews out of the Largest ocean-going dry cargo ship ever built in Canada, the 12,700ship's fund, and ton. Sunrip, featuring an aii-welded aluminum superstructure, was launched at Quebec last month. She will carry refined bauxite from a few of the off­ shore ships are Jfamaica to British Columbia on Canada's west coast and return with getting into the cargoes of grain, flour, lumber, fish and newsprint to the Caribbean .. . act as well. The new Italian liner Cristoforo Colombo is due to arrive in New York Peck On the New tomorrow on her maiden voyage from Genoa. The 29,100-gross-ton vessel will remain in port a week before leaving for home on July 31. York, Seafarer-Gordon Peck, who was the electrician on board the 4" 4* 4" _ Forty-four crewmembers of the 7,346-gross-ton Panamanian freighter vessel, took care of the installation San Mardeno were rescued by a US tanker and an Indian coastal vessel of a TV speaker so that the crewin the choppy waters off Jaifrabad on the Indian coast last week. The* members could get the sound loud San Mardeno sprung a leak after she grounded and sank soon after. and clear, along with the picture. Peck, who is a native of Canada I^oring appeals to leave the doomed ship, Captain C. H. Turner, 55, went down with the ship>.. .Three ships said to have been bought at originally, how makes his home in prices well above the prevailing market price are now in service for the States. He's 29 years old, mar­ the S,oviet Union which, for the past year, has been busily building up ried, and joined the SIU in New its merchant fleet by construction and purchases of available tonnage York City on October 19, 1949. Anpther member of that same all over the world. The three new additions are a six-year-old steam turbine Norwegian freighter of 7,180 deadweight tons and two British Seatrain ship, baker Lewis Riviere, also came in for special mention cargo ships, one of them launched only four months ago. from the crew. They mentioned 4^ 4* 4' • A 10,000-ton "floating exposition" of Turkish products made with that he hadJ}een US aid has arrived at Charleston, SC, after a visit to Miami, and is doing a very fine atiii due to visit Baltimore, Washington and New York. The Turkish job 'as baker, ship'Tarsus is also carrying some 500 representatives of Turkish cul­ putting out cakes tural, social, industrial, business and government activities on its good­ and pastries that will mission... Completion of this year's construction program will give were to the sat­ Western German^ a total of 2.5 million gross registered tons of shi]^ isfaction of the ping in its merchant fleet, bdf official estimates indicate at least an­ entire gang. other million tons are needed to meet the requirements of the German Riviere c e reconomy. tainly has ex­ perience in his 4> t Riviero One of the greatest salvage operations in maritime history is near corner, since he completion, following the refloating of the burned-out liner Empress has been sailing as baker with the of Canada in Liverpool. The ship, which-burned and capsized 17 months Union ever since it was founded. ago had been lying crippled at Gladstone dock while salvage crews He joined the SIU in Boston on worked continually to get her seaworthy again.' She was righted and November 30, 1938, and has been moved to a drydock for final hull repairs recently. The job has cost a Seafarer ever since. The 63-year-old SIU man was a about $1 million to date.. .The 30-vessel fleet of Flota Mercante Grancolombiana will gain foiur more ships next year, when construction is native of the British West Indies completed on them in yards at Hamburg, Germany. The vessels are originally, but now makes his designed for speeds of 14 knots and will be able to carry 5,000 tons of home in New York City and ships cargo each. regularly out of this port. AcflON Buriy Somebody'g Gotta Lose Life Preservers It's been a little over 100 year& that maritime law has required ships to carry life preservers. The first legislation in the Steamboat Act of .\ugust 30, 1852 provided that vessels carrying passengers "shall also be provided with a good life preserver, made of suitable material or float, well adapted to (the purpose, for each and every passenger..' In the years that followed, additional regulations were written speci­ fying the kind of preserver that would be desirable. The Board of Supervising Inspectors specified that shoulder straps be provided for all preservers and subsequently, in 1855, that inflated life preservers are "not reliable that ftom various causes they become in a short time life preservers in name only." Cork Block Favored In 1857 the inspectors condemned tin or other metal for use in pre­ servers because of oxidation damage or fragility. From the outset, the inspectors favored the cork block type pointing out in 1855 that all aboard the Steamer E. K. Cbllins were rescued when the ship burned the previous year on the Detroit River. Accordingly the inspectors recommended that cork filling in the form of blocks>and pieces be used in preservers but that cork dust or cork shavings were not satisfactory. The cork block preserver was the only type used up until 1902, al­ though a number of changes in design were incorjJorated through the years. Then the kapok preserver was introduced and approved, only to have approval withdrawn two years later because it burned easily and lost its buoyancy in storage. Slocum Disaster The General Slocum disaster of 1904 in which 955 lives were lost focused considerable attention on the life preserver problem. Strict inspection of many excursion vessels which followed found that large numbers of preservers had rotted, were not accessibly located or were fastened so that they could not be removed easily. , \ Also discovered was' the fact that a number of preservers were made illegally. Instead of having the required weight of cork block, the preservers were made of compressed. #-anulated cork (in itself illegal) and were weighted down with iron bars to bring them up to minimum weight requirements. The result was that strict regulations were instituted outlawing gran­ ulated cork in any shape or form, and kapok preservers as well. Con­ gress, in turn, enacted legislation calling for a $2,000 maximum fine and up to five years imprisonment for weighting preservers with metal. Standardized testing procedures on new preserveis were set up calling for submerging the test equipment in fresh water for 43 "hours after which the jacket had to support a submerged weight of 20 pounds. The 1915 Seamen's Act, .which was the core of so much beneficial regulation for seamen, combined and spelled out all the regulations and added that jackets should be placed at readily-accessible locations which are plainly indicated. Kapok Restored Kapok came back into use as a preserver material in 1918 when under wartime conditions it demonstrated that softness and pliability were distinct assets, particularly when a man bad to jump overboard. Further, the kapok preserver was reversible and held the wearer up­ right in the water if unconscious. Shipping losses in thd first World War made it apparent that a good preserver should hold an_ unconscious person's face and head out of the water. The British made this a requirement for their ships and subsequently it was adopted by the US. The US regulations specified that the preserver should be made reversible' and the main buoyancy should be under-the shoulders and around the body in such a manner as to hold a person wearing it "In a slightly backward reclining posi­ tion when in an inert or unconscious condition." Subsequently, in 1920 the regulations were further altered to sub­ ject kapok preservers' to shipboard inspection each year. Those which did not pass muster were to be condemned. That same year, the balsa wood preserver came into use. The Vestris disaster of 1928 renewed the controversy over kapok versus cork preservers. Many bodies were found after the sinking wearing cork preservers and floating face downward in the water. There was a demand that kapok preservers be made mandatory. The result was increased use of , high grade kapok types. In 1942, during World War II, the Coast Guard which had taken over the safety function, added the 25 percent additional rule. This provides for an extra 25 percent supply over and above the minimum of one preserver for each person on board, to be stowed on the boat deck. During war years, the wearing of a kapok preserver at all times at sea was recommended. In recent years preservers have been improved considerably through use of mildew-resistant cover materials, glass fiber filler, and periodic inspection and testing of every pi-eserver on board. Additional'experi­ ments and tests are going on to develop further improvements. By Bernard Seaman '^iL yl i •:-^l �SEAFARERS IN THE WAKE gtc-'' ^fe:• . p''f • • -. w M:U. tf' ' A- • • iXt. -. '^k^r 7 LOG Jill# 2S. 1954 MEET THE SEAFARER Because of its extensive occur­ wood, rats often gnawed holes in ROY G. WILT, FWT rence throughout the globe in na the wood and then instinctively Born in Rockingham County, Va., few bucks to spare or had connec­ live form and the ease with which rush^ away ^hen water began to Roy G. Wilt has been sailing' off tions, but not everybody had. It it can be hammered or drawn into pour in to avoid being drowned. Question: Do you prefer coast­ and on for the past 18 years, and certainly was a far cry from the a desired shape, copper was known Mdreover, ifsince the rodents invari­ wise or off-shore runs? (Question for the SIU, since Match of 1946. square way the Union has of hand­ and used even in ancient times ably settled right in the bottom of asked in MobUe hail.) Wilt's first trip was on the Man- ling things now. Wilt says. Alloyed with tin into bronze, it was a vessel to avoid contact with hu­ gore (Ore) out of Baltimore. He .• During the war. Wilt worked for the first metallic compound, so mans, they \vere always the first F. A. Widegreen, eheif st^ard: sailed as wiper and ordinary sea­ a time as a crane operator in a commonly employed before the to know when a ship was begin­ I'm an off-shol-e man, myself. I man down to the Gulf. steel mill near Harrisburg, Pa., days of recorded history that an ning to draw water and would im­ It was nearly his first and last where he has lived for the past 30 never did like extensive period of early civiliza mediately seek a means' of escape those coastwise trip. Lousy foOd, bed bugs, and years. tion is known as the "Bronze Age. "by rushing to the upper decks and But the lure of the sea held and runs where you his first trip at sea made for a The Greeks called it chaikos; the often right over the side. had to be in'and rought beginning for a young fel­ it was not long before he was back sailing in the engine department to Romans named it aes and used it out of port every low of 18. i 4" 4 northern Europe and to North Af­ from early times for making coins, "We had commeal mush or oat­ day. or so. Give The foundation of a permanent rica. Wilt admits there was plenty The Roman supply came chiefly US Navy came 160 years ago when me a long voy­ meal every morning for breakfast of action on both runs, but he with an occasional piece of bacon from the island of Cyprus, in the President Washington, approved age, where thrown in for good measure," Wilt never lost a ship, although the con­ eastern Mediterranean, and to dis­ an act granting the Government have a,chance to says. "I never saw an egg served voys were plagued by submarine tinguish it from other sources, sup' authority to acquire six frigates. get some -rest to the crew, although we knew they raiders. plies of the metal from Cyprus be­ It was decided to construct new and can draw Wilt's last ship was the Wild Were In the chill box and were in­ came known as aes cyprium, and ships instead of buying and patch­ little more money to take home to tended for topside." Ranger (Waterman) which paid off later just cupnim, which eventu­ ing up old ones, and the final de­ the wife. The Union has changed all that in Mobile: He expects to ship out ally led to the present-day word. for good. Wilt says, and it certain­ soon and prefers the northern Eu­ signs provided ships that were fast i 4" t Leroy Gulley, chief cook: I pre­ ly helps to know that you are going ropean runs, especially those that sailers with high maneuverability, t 4. take in Bremen and Bremerhaven, The first ship built in the United yet strong enough to carry ord­ fer off-shore work. When I'm in to be fed well and taken care of Germany. when you start out a voyage now, States to cross the Atlantic Ocean nance which matched or outweigh­ port regularly, I His favorite stop is Bremen he added. is said to have been a pinnace, a ed any craft of equal class that just can't seem where he has. made a number of His first trip was capped with an light sailing vessel built by the they met. First of the six ships to save any additionayncident that might have good friend* that make him at Huguenots at Port Royal, South launched was the Constellation, money. On an ended his sailing days. Since it was' home when he is shoreside. The Carolina^ in 1562. They used it to now the oldest warship in exis­ off-shore run , I his first trip and he wanted to town was about 90 percent leveled return to France in the winter of tence except for Nelson's flagship, draw a larger make some money to show his by bombing raids during the war 1562-63 ... As time went on, wood­ HMS Victory. She continued in ac­ pay check, and folks, he was especially anxious to and is almost a new town now. make good and worked very hard Shipping is busy there and the dryen ship construction made it ob­ tive service until after the Ci^l have a chance to save my spendto get the position and worked docks at Bremerhaven are especial­ vious that to have the building War and now lies at Boston. This even harder when he was aboard. ly activp these days. ships roofed in was a very' great month Congress voted to return in g money- I Wilt is married and makes his Engineer Had Nephew advantage. Although it had been her to Baltimore, where she was guess it's a little in Harrisburg, Pa. He has You can imagine his disgust, home the usual custom in Venice for originally built in 1797, to be main­ hard on the family but they seem three and a daughter. The to expect it of me. when he-arrived back in Baltimore birth ofsons nearly a century, and the Swedes tained as a national shrine. his youngest was occa­ to hear from the chief engineer sion for receiving theson 4f 4' 4^ had found the practice valuable, Welfare De­ 4> 4^ » that the second assistant had a George N. Kasprzyk, electrician: the custom of building ships under partment's maternity benefit which An oddity to many people is the don't have any preference. I'd nephew that wanted to sail. Natur­ was a real help. cover was not introduced in Eng­ fact that the flag of the Secretary just as soon ally, Wilt was out of a job. land until the end of the 18th cen­ of Commerce, head of the US De­ Wilt said he can never fully ex­ The news really threw him. He make a short run had tury. Before that it had been cus­ partment of Commerce, features a given up a good job as a ma­ press how he feels about the nuas a long one. chinist's helper in a steel plant and iherous benefits afforded the Sea­ tomary to build a light roofing over white crest on a field of blue show­ What I look for had banked on making good at this farer under the SIU. His oldest the ends of the ship to protect the ing only two things: a three-mast­ boy, he pointed out, just graduated • is the type ship change of occupation. heels of the forward and after tim­ ed sailing vessel and a lighthouse. I'U be on! and For some reason that escapes from grammar school and will en­ bers while the frame was season­ Founded in 1903 as the Depart­ the men I'll be him now, he returned, and has ter his first year of high school ing. Then, when the ship was ment of Commerce and Labor and working with. been sailing since. Wilt's memo­ shortly. The boy has an interest in launched, the light roofing was re­ split ten years later to provide for mathematics and he has been talk­ There are .good ries of the old days are in sharp ing moved. to him about the SIU's scholar­ separate Department of Labor, contrast to today's conditions. and bad points 4- i t Looking around the hall. Wilt said ship plan. There are plenty of good the Commerce Department is con­ about both coast­ it was sure good to have a comfort­ technical schools near Harrisburg Seafaring people have long be­ cerned with among other things, wise and offshore runs. To me, able place to hire from, secure in and this is certainly an opportun­ lieved that rats never board a ship air and rail transport as well as the knowledge that when your book ity for the boy that he wishes he, that will have an ill-fated voyage, shipping. Yet the flag, obviously they are equal. 4> 4i 4^ gets old enough a job will come up. had. and there is another universal originated at a time when the rail­ Horace G. Sanford, oilen I defi­ Such things as the maternity In the old days a buck or two superstition that rats always de­ roads were certainly operating in sert a sinking ship as though the full swing, gives recognition only nitely like -Offshore work. . Let's handed to the shipping agents benefits, scholarships and the like, helped get a job. If you knew one fought for and gained by the SIU rodents could foresee an impend­ to shipping and coastal port activi­ face it, we have of the key ratings on a ship that for the membership, he concluded, ing disaster. Actually, in the early ties, as symbolized by the light­ to have money to came in, you could get a job also. help spell security for the working live .and on a days, when all ships were made of house. This was only okay if you had the man. nice, long off­ shore voyage I can save the maority of my pay and have a nice bundle to take ACROSS 2. Russian Inland 20. Cape at 42. Persian Gulf President Roosevelt, in a radio the iTbrth coast of Norway, known 1. Narrow Latin home. I -just sea Florida's tip port ' country 3. Washington • 21. Jumps broadcast from his special train at as "suicide alley." 44. What we can't do that 7. SIU member ballplayer 23. Lad sail on 13. 4. Manager Lopez 25. Small: Scot. ' when I'm in a different port every the Marine Corps base in San t 4) 4) 46. Close . rWaterman) 9. Full of sub27. Declares Diego, Calif., accepted his nomina­ 48. Port on Honshu few days. After announcing the loss of the 14. Colony, stance 28. Signal from 49. Duluth ship­ tion, by the'^ Democratic National Island of Saipan, Tokyo geid the W Africa 6. Swiss river 4i . 4> 4i bridge ment 19. Foe of wooden 7. South America; 29. A sighting of 90. Come ashore James M. Foster, bosun: I'll take Convention at Chicago for a fourth Premier Tojo had been succeeded ships Abbr. shore 91. Former Govt, 16. Mariners' 8. Land's either one. I love the sea and like term . . . Admiral William F. Hal- by General Yoshijiro Umezu as 30. Drift agency hobby 9. "Rock of " 31. Prober 32. Compass point to sail. A long sey, Jr., was succeeded as Com­ Chief of Staff of the Japanese 18. Discourage 10. Kind of ship 34. Be in debt 84. Wood sorrel 19. Avenue; Abbr. 11. Island chain in 36. Allow voyage doesn't mander of the South Pacific Allied Army ... Russian forces are within 96. Touchdown: 20. Director N Pacific 39.. Con, <Bs the Slang bother me at all. Forces by Vice Admiral John nine miles of Lwow and within 95 (Isthmian) 12. Near: Dialect water 58., Arrive: Abbr. Newton. miles of Warsaw . . . Adolph Hitler 22. French coin 17. Rip On the other (Puzzle Answer On Page 21) 23. of Whales 4) 4^ was slightly burned and bruised at hand, I like a lit­ 24. Old Roman The Vichy radio announced the his headquarters by a bomb which coin tle fun as much 26. Routes: Ahbr, as the next guy, assassination of Georges Mandel, an assassin, one of a group of Ger­ 28. Sloppy man 30. Kind of and therefore I former French Minister of the In­ man military officers, flung to­ freighter can enjoy a stop terior . . . United States warships ward him at short range. 32. Iowa: Abbr. 33. 12th US in most any port. and carrier aircraft of the Pacific t 4^ 4 • president Allied troOps which landed on Just give me a Fleet blasted again at Japanese39. Betting com­ ship going anywhere and I'm held Guam, shelling and bombing Guam July 19 established beach-' bination 37. Upon enemy gun position and the air­ heads on either side of Port Apra, happy. 38. Jugs field at Orote ... In Italy, Uhited blew up the Japanese defenses and 40. Coins in Japan 4i 4^ 4" 41. Symbol for Wilbur E. Coutan, bosun: Give States troops occupied mountain drove toward a range of hills in the swiftly me a coastwise trip anytime and positions within three and one-half Interior. 43. Compass point 44. What the miles of Leghorn. the shorter the » 4> t • ocean is voyage the better 49. It keeps you 'The city of Philadelphia was vir­ 4^ » » cool I like it. I The master of the William Moul­ tually paralyzed with businesses 47. West African wouldn't say I port trie of Seas Shipping Company's halting operations due to a flare 49. Symbol for get homesick, but Robin Line, manned by a full SIU up strike in Philadelphia's traction illinium I like to get 31. Made of oats crew, was awarded the Russian system. The widespread strike of 83. Horse code home to that Medal for Distinction in Actioii. 6,000 or more employees in th*. symbol sweet wile of 34. The mouth The vessel, ran into a force 8 gale traction system came about after 39. Flexible mine as often as and carried on ai running battle the hiring of eight Negroes to 37. Lighthouse possible. I just with a wolf pack of submarines and make trial runs after a training 30. Han's name Mission don't care for enemy aircraft, destroying eight period. Negotiators burned tha' • DOWN You can call me those long ha.uls, 'eneihy planes and scoring direct midnight oil in efforts to settle the C mouth. a family man.* ' ' Amazon 'hits on at least twelve others near strike as quickly as ppssible. > TEN �WU. . .. July 2S. MS4 SEAFARERS SEAFARERS Jaly 23. 19S4 rare Eievea LOG 'Dig My Ditch' LOO Vol. XVI, Na. 15 Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic & Gulf District, -AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth 9-6600, Cable Addi-ess: SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Paul H^L, Seeretary-Treasurer Editor, HERBERT BRAND; Managing Editor, RAY DENISON; Art Editor/'BERNARD SEAMAN; Photo Editor/ DANIEL NILVA; Staff Writers, HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN SnvACK, AL MASKIN, NORMAN SMITH, Gulf Area Reporter, Bnx MOODY. ISO Foreign Flag Subsidy As every one knows, American maritime has its troubles and one of the reasons is the competition suffered from run­ away flag operators. As a result, the US section of the in­ dustry has had to fight hard for some kind of Government aid so that it can keep its head above water. It's a little astonishing then, that huge billion-dollar cor­ porations like US Steel can get Congress to vote, millions of dollars for their own personal port projects designed to service their giant ore-carriers under the runaway flags. The latest word is that the Senate is considering an $87 million dollar channel improvement project on the Delaware River that for all intents and purposes is solely for the benefit of that one corporation, while the House is set to pass on a similar, but less costly project, for Mobile, harbor, also de­ signed to accommodate these same foreign-flag ore carriers. As far-as-can be determined, US ship operations have little or no nee^ for the 40 to 42 foot channel extensions involved in these expensive projects. As a matter of fact, at one time US Steel was asked by the Army Corp of Engineers to pay half the cost of the Dela­ ware project, anchwas outraged at the thought of paying half its own way. The result is that under the present Delaware bill, the company only has to provide a terminal and transfer facilities at its Fairless^ plant. Of course, every maritime body, the SIU included, is in favor of improving our port facilities. It appears though, that if Congress is beihg so kind to US Steel, the least it could ask is that the company register its ore boat subsidiaries under the US flag. 'Fair and Jnst. ' The unanin\ous decision just handed down by the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court defeating an attempt by Calmar to deny a seaman unemployment bene­ fits represents a major legal victory for the SIU and the men who sail SlU-conitracted ships. This decision, however, is more than simply a legal tri­ umph. The legality of the rules adopted by the membership governing hiring had already been established in a previous court test. What the court did was to emphasize without a shadow of a doubt that the SIU way of doing business is "fair, reasonable and just" and that Calmar had no right whatsoever to deny- a Seafarer unemployment benefits.^ Its been mentioned many times before in the pages of the LOG and at membership meetings that the steamship oper­ ator will not give up trying to find some way, somehow, of cutting corners on the Seafarer. In this case, to keep a Jew dollars in its treasury, the company fought with might and main to keep a Seafarer from collecting money enough to keep him in food and shelter until such time as he caught another ship. That the company was willing, almost anxious, to assure that the Seafarer involved went hungry so that it could collect a rebate, simply reflects an ever-present atti­ tude in the steamship industry. V Seafarers recognize that this attitude still exists. But it will not prevail as long as they maintain a strong Union. Defying The Sea With far greater frequency than we care to see, stories keep appearing in the newspapers regarding men who jeopardize their own lives and the lives of others by their disregard of the nature of the sea. Such a story is the one reported elsewhere in this news­ paper -regarding the five men who left San Francisco in an attempt to drift to Hawaii on a raft. Seafarers, like all professional seagoing men, know that the sea is no plaything. They know that safety at sea demands a knowledge of the sea, and constant vigilance, even while aboard a 1.0,000-ton ship, let alone a raft. There have been men, including members of this Union, who have braved the sea in small boats. But they had sea­ worthy craft, and years of seamanship at their beck and call. Those amateur sailors on the raft symbolize the abysmal ignorance of many shoreside people about the destructive powet-CKE poean waters; . .. . • Magazine Article Boosts SIU lAIG To the Editor: I recently came upon an inter­ esting. article in Nation's Business entitled "Labor Tells Its Story" by Booton Herndon. Mr. Herndon mainly discussed the press in the labor movement and the impor­ tant role it serves for organiza­ tional and other purposes. Being a member of the SIU, I was happy to see that our ownLOG was put in the spotlight by the author. It said, In part: Distribution Problem "The labor paper which probably comes the closest to being all things to all men is the SIU SEA­ FARERS LOG. This paper has seemingly incredible problems of content and distribution. An SIU member might ship out of an east coast port for the near east, for example, and then spend two years on-the Persian Gulf-European run without ever see­ ing an American newspaper. The Union feels it is responsible for getting to this man not only the news of this Un­ ion, but news of his country and n e w s- of the Goncalves worlds "This the LOG does. But after getting all this material in the paper, how will the Union get the paper to the man? In the case of the Persian Gulf tanker, SIU air mails ten copies to the ship at an intermediate port, say Port Said. It also airmails copies to American embassies and consulates and, to overlook no bets, it puts copies in taverns in ports all over the world." Take Notice of SIU... It's wonderful to .know "that the outside press and thus the Ameri­ can public, as well as big business, are taking notice of, and learning what goes on in a union such as the SIU. We should all be proud of this fact and thank those re­ sponsible such as our officials and the LOG staff for a job well done and wish them continued success. I can remember wha^a pleasure it was to get the LOG in a foreign port, particularly if the ship hap­ pened to be in a place where there were no English-language news­ papers available. There always was a fuss about who would be able to get hold-bf the newspaper first and find out what was going on in the Union and in the States generally. To all my past shipmates and friends in the SIU I would like to say that I just got through taking my 16 weeks of -training and am now stationed in Washington, DC, with the 3rd Infantry Regiment, the oldest outfit in the Army prob­ ably better known to you as the Honor Guard. I'm sure anxious tp get out of this Army and go back to the SIU. Oh, well, only nineteen more months to go. Pvt. Antonio Goncalves : Co. B 8rd inf. Reg. Fort Myer,- Va. - AFL printers in New York have chipped in $35,000 to provide a home for Carmine Fanelli, a lino­ type operator who was crippled in World War II. Local 6 of the In­ ternational Typographical Union has broken ground for the new home in Englewood, New Jersey, with ramps instead of stairways, and other special equipment so that Fanelli can get around in his wheelchair. i t New attempts to settle a strike of AFL and CIO lumber workers that has shut down the industry in the Northwest are now underway. The strike has been going on for several weeks in the United States and British Columbia on money matters. Business magazines have indicated that lumber interests are happy-to let the strike run on be­ cause the price of lumber has fall­ en quite a bit ^ in the past year. i i ^ labor troubles recently. Last week, two CIO unions struck the plants and then went back to work as President Eisenhower appoint­ ed a fact-finding board under the Taft-Hartley law. A few da\s later, AFL laborers at Oak Ridge went out on a brief strike at two Oak Ridge construction projects in a dispute with contractors over wage scales. The men returned to work after an appeal from union leaders. A last minute agreement be­ tween Mohawk Airlines and the Airline Pilots Association averted a strike of 73 pilots against the New York State carrier. The agreement provided for substan­ tial wage increases and changes in off-duty scheduling. The settle­ ment covers 73 pilots. 4 3^1 4^ AFL post office unions lost an­ other round in their fight for wage increases, when the House of Rep­ resentatives ' turned. „down a five percent increase for one million postal workers. The bill repre­ sents an agreement between the administration and the Post Office unions. Airline mechanics, members of the International Association of Machinists, AFL, are now taking a national strike ballot. Approxi­ mately '20,000 ground service workers at six major airlines are now voting. The Union has 4 4. charged that airline representa­ New York City's subway system, tives have refused to-negotiate on operated by the New York Transit union demands. Authority, has reached agreement with the CIO Transport Workers A 77-year-old cigar maker from Union on a two year contract. The Joliet, Illinois, estimated recently agreement followed a representa­ that he has turned out four million tion election in which the CIO hand-rolled cigars in 64 years at union won an overwhelming ma­ the trade. Cigar maker Michael jority. It provides for official rec­ A. Glennon has been a member of ognition of the union and wage the Cigar Makers' International increases as well. Previously the since 1893, three years after he authority held that it could not started work as an apprentice in sign labor contracts because it was the trade. a government agency. 4" 4i t 4 4 4 Complaining that the company A strike by 10,000 members of was trying to double the work load Dodge Local 3 of the United Auto­ for oilers in the maintenance de­ mobile Workers, CIO, has idled partment, 4,000 members of the 25,000 additional Chrysler employ­ CIO Packinghouse Workers uKion ees in petroit, due to a shortage have shut down the Ai-mour and of parts caused by plant shut­ Company meat-packing plant in downs. The walkout was called Chicago. The men are members of over the firing last week of two Local 347 of the ..CIO union. A UAW members who refused to per­ union spokesman said that the form new jobs as demanded by load doubling was part of a newly- the company. The other 25,000 established company ineentive workers became directly affected system. by the strike when drivers of inter4> 4> ^ plant trucks, who are members of Atom plants at Oak lUdge. Ten­ the striking local, joined the walk­ nessee, and Paducah, "Kentucky, out, causing parts shortages ia have been having their share of other plants. .5 �Fas* Ttrehm SEAFARERS LOG " JnlyXS. 1984 July 28. 1984 SEAFARERS Pas* Tblrteea LOG < . -.-•j.ft <. It; - • : > ' Vv-:^ 's;:,!'-?;!. V ••. ^ • J,. i ^ .. ' " >r H: US'" THE "k: v ffTS^Pfn) / -\- .' . ? % ''V0 The father oi the stern-wheeler, Jonathan Hull's steam-tugjvas tried out on the Avon in England in 1737. It had a single-acting steam cylinder; a ratchet-gear linked to the piston gave continuous rotation to the stern paddle-wheel -i On July 15, 1783, the Marquis de Jouffroy's paddle steamboat traveled for 15 minutes against the" current of the Saone River in France. The 150-foot boat had two paddlewheels turned by a single horizontal steam-cylinder. k-)T . • •• Patrick Miller's double-hulled paddle-boat, built in Scotland (1787). Five paddlewheels driven by capstans, in tandem between hulls, could be raised out of the water when sails alone were used. The speed was 4.3 knots with 30 men at the capstans. »:r ' In 1788,. a double-hulled boat fitted with a steam engine by Patrick Miller did five knots. The engine had two vertical open-topped cylinders with pistons connected by a system of chain^ and pulleys to drive the single paddle-wheel. The Charlotte jfjundas was tried on the Clyde Canal in 1801. William Symington's 56-foot steamboat had a ten hp engine with a single direct-acting cylinder driving the stern paddle-wheel. It was operated as a tow-boat for a time. • -.rs • •• - Tried out on the French river Doubs in 1802, Desblancs' steamboat had a barge-like hull whose cylinders' horizontal motion was mechanically converted into circular motion. Arranged on chains, the paddle fioats "traveled like the buckets of a dredge. Courtesy, of ••I [BOl PROPRIETORS THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS A SKETCH. Lt4. (REPRODUCED FROM ISSUES DATED MARCH 29. NDi TO JUNE S, tM«) "J. ^ The first commercially-successful steamboat in the US was Robert Fulton's Clermont, Wiuch made a 150-mile voyage up the Hudson to Albany in 32 hours, ou; August 11/ ISO?. In an 1803 exj^riment, a smaller vessel sank immediately^ - i; - Henry Bell's Comet appeared in 1812 and ran out of Glasgow a passenger-freight - steamer until she was wrecked in 1820. The 30-ton, five-knot vesselhad a four hp en«nd four jpaddle-whi^ls^^ Second steamship to cross the Atlantic, the Royal William (1833) made the vOyage from Quebec to Gravesend, England, in 25 days. She followed the American Savan­ nah, which used steam only a short part of the way across in 1819, —f ma �SEAFARERS Pare Fonrteen I?-•'• •*i. '••• Juir ies. 1954 LOG PORTKEPORW......... steer the younger members on a Lake Charles:' We have a large part of the Bull Baltimore: 'Line fleet tied up here due to the true course. longshoremen's strike in Puerto He has sailed at every rating in Rico and that has added quite a the deck department and for quite a number of years has been ship­ few men on the beach here. I: . V-'..Laynps Coming Out ping as bosun. "Shorty," as he is These men are all registered to We had-the Bull Run (MathiasThe sympathies of all the men At long last, I'm glad to report known to his shipmates, has seen at the Union hall are going out go back on their respective ships that shipping has picked up con­ our organization grow from ob­ en) in here for a couple of days to Mrs. R. E. Peck of Green Har­ and will be sent back as soon as siderably and registrations have scurity to its present high rating before she sailed for Argentina, and again we had a hassle with bor, who^ husband died recently the strike is over in Puerto Rico. fallen off. This is largely due to the in the maritime industry. our noble friend. (???), Captain aboard the Robin Trent In Africa. We had one Liberty ship come out fact that we crewed up the Edith, Earl Sheppard RachaU, over OT. We had some Mrs. Peck is the of laj^ip this week, the Transat­ Mae and Carolyn (Bull), and the Baltimore Port Agent trouble with this bird last Febru­ only policewom­ lantic (Pacific Waterways), Ship­ William A. Carruth (Transfuel) and ary and the Union won then. But an in Green Har­ ping should remain good 'for the had quite a few replacements on this time he again' thought he bor and has been coming period as there are quite a the Compass (Compass). Seattle: could get away with it just by say­ on the force for few ships due in and also a couple Even with this spurt in shipping, the past 20 years. more are expected to be pulled out we still have a few more ships ing "That ain't overtime." But he One of her fa­ of layup. finally saw the light and paid thearound here idle and several of We paid off a total of 16 ships vorite diversions OT so he could sign on. Maybe these, we unqlerstand, will be is reading the in the past two weeks, signed 14 crewin^ up within the next two some day this bird will learn to LOG. We are on foreign articles and serviced 16 weeks. Here's hoping this is true. quit disputing good OT, but we I; ^r' still awaiting in-transit ships. The boom in shipping seems to doubt it because his type never \ c :• reek There have been well over 200 have dropped off this past two Payoffs word from the learns. There is a fine crew of SIU men that have shipped in the past Ships paid off were the Beatrice, Robin Line on what ship and what week period and shipping is more men on this ship and they swear two week period. or date her husband will arrive back Evelyn and Show Me Mariner back to normal. At the they will bring her in clean if it This is approxi­ timeless in the States. We are hoping he (Bull); the Seatrain Savannah (Seaof this we do not know is within their power to do so.« mately 100 more of any morereport, ships coming out of will be brought back to Boston so train), the Val Chem (Valentine), Besides the Bull Run, the Coun­ men shipped than layup, but it is very likely that a Mrs. Peck can make arrangements the Bradford Island, Chiwawa and cil Grove (Cities Service) also sail­ in the previous Liberty or two will come out for for having him buried in Massa­ Government Camp (Cities Service); ed for Argentina, and other shipstwo week period. the Transatlantic (Pacific Water­ of lumber for the east coast tailing in here were the Cantigriy, chusetts. Paying off in aorload ways), the Robin Wentley and Rob­ Japan. R. M. Churchill was taken sick Government Camp, Logans Fort, the Port of Balti­ We had no ships pay off during Bradford Island, Winter Hill and while working as cashier on the in Goodfellow (Robin); the Choc­ more in the past this last taw (Waterman), the Steel Flyer two week period. The Lone Jack, all of Cities Service. Evangeline. He got off the ship in two "weeks were Young America (Waterman) was Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and when (Isthmian), the Seatiger (Colonial) Pumpman In Chair the Cubore, Santhe Excello (Excello Corp.). MiUer diverted to Sari Francisco, the New he was brought back to Boston he and At last week's meeting we had tore. Baltore, Ve- York of the west coast. Those ships signing on were the was so ill he had to be taken off Robin Brother J. F. Mapp, chief pump­ nore, Feltore, and Marore (Qre); Tuxford (Robin), the Bar­ We slgqed on the Coe Victory the ship in an ambulance. The bara Fritchie man, in the chair. He hails from Navigation), the Bethcoaster and Aiamar (Cal­ (Victory Carriers), that is we marine hospital ambulance was in the Show Me (Liberty Mississippi and joined the Union mar), the Steel Chemist (Isthmian) Mariner (Bull) and her on "coastwise articles back in the early days. The Re­ Providence so Eastern SS Com­ the Lawrence Victory and the Logans Fort (Cities Serv­ signed (Mississippi). only because the shipping company cording secretary was Brother A. pany ordered a private ambulance In-transit ships were the Sea- ice). said they were not going to store Baker, FWT, and both men did a to take him to the Brighton Marine trains Sign-Ons Louisiana, Texas, New York the ship in Seattle, but would store fine job. Hospital. and Georgia (Seatrain); the Calmar Sign ons were the Cubore, San- her in San Francisco for the voy­ We have no men in the hospital * Besides Churchill, we have J. and Alamar (Calmar); the Steel Penswick, F. Alasavich and J. Chemist and Steel Voyager (Isth­ tore, Venore and Marore (Ore); age. A bit of advice to all con­ here at this time. , Topa Topa - and Fairland cerned: you can't feed a crew on Garello in the marine hospital. For our Seafarer of the Week mian); the Alcoa Partner (Alcoa), the (Waterman), the Edith and Mae promises, therefore, when the we nominate Brother H. J. Abel, Shipping StiU Slow the Southport (South Atlantic) and Shipping here continues to be the Topa Topa, Antinous and Fair- (Buli), the Steel Chemist (Isthmian) "victualer" says he has plenty of better known as "Baltimore Whitand the Logans Fort (Cities Serv­ stores, then, and only after that, ey." He has been a Union member slow. During the last report period isle (Waterman). is the titne to sign, and of course, for a long time, sailing in the deck ice). . ' - we had the Alexandra (Carras) and Claude Simmons don't overlook the linen, washing department, and he says the SIU Royal Oak and Paoli (Cities Serv­ Those in transit were the Alcoa Asst. Sec.-Treasurer ice) paying off and signing on. In Partner and Alcoa Ranger (AlSda), machine and general repairs. benefits its men in so many ways Ships in transit were • the Ra- it is hard to say just what its transit were the Robin Wentley the Chickasaw, Wacosta and Anti­ (Seas Shipping), Antinous and nous (Waterman); the Steel Flyer •phael Semmes (Watermani and the greatest benefit is. Choctaw (Waterman), Steel Flyer (Isthmian), the Portmar (Calmar) Marymar (Calmar). Our noble Karl "Swede" Hell(Isthmian) and The Cabins (Cab­ and the Robin Wentley of Seas ^eattle has had plenty of sun- man went fishing the other "night slHne and the temperature has and reports he caught a tubfull. Seafarers with beefs regard­ ins). Shipping. • been between 60 and 80 degrees. He didn't say a tubfull of what, ing slow payment of monies We had a few beefs on the Alex­ The political scene in Maryland Another reason may be that some due from various operators in andra but these were all settled at the present time is in a turmoil, of the boys are feeding the ponies but we suspect it wasn't fish. back wages and disputed overto the satisfaction of the crew. The particularly on the Democratic §ide, at Longacres. (These few generally ' All is quiet on the labor frorit tim.e should first check wheth­ Evangeline has been running due to the fact,that Mahoney, the ship out pretty quick.). Finally, here at present, but we are on the er they have a proper mailing smoothly without any beefs so far. man who ran in the primaries some of the members have found alerTfor the bosses to start trou­ address on file with the com­ The delegates are "Shorty" Melanagainst Byrd, does not want to second homes for themselves. Sev­ ble now that they have got the pany. SIU headquarters offi­ son, engine; Ollie "Orion Comet" concede defeat, although it is ex­ eral got together and rented a boat "right-to-scab'^ bill passed. cials point out that reports Olson, deck, and W. Grant, stew­ pected Byrd will be ruled the win­ Leroy Clarke on beautiful Lake Washing­ received from several opera­ ard. All of these boys are doing ner. The AFL went all out in sup­ house Lake Charles Port Agent ton and are havini quite a vaca­ tors show checks have been a very good job. porting Byrd and there is no tion. 4^ Luckily, the vacationers are mailed to „ one address while We are finally getting some sun­ question that the great help that a mixed Savannah: lot. I am told they had a beef on the same score is shine after two months of rain and many Seafarers gave in this cam­ quite a port list last week and'had sent from another, thus creat­ hope this good weather will con­ paign was an important 'factor. To pump the bilges. After check­ ing much difficulty in keeping tinue. Real Old Timer ing a bit, it was found to be not accounts straight. Seafarers James Sheehan are urged to use one perma­ Our man of the week, Brother a leak, but the ice box. The ice Boston Port Agent nent address for mail so that John O. Miller, has been a member box is on the port side and need­ 4" t" i Shipping has been fair in this claims can be checked speedi­ of the SIU since 1938. A real old- less to say, it was full of beverages, New York: port during the past two weeks. causing the list. ly and payment made right timer, he has been a credit to the The Southwind and Southland away. Jeff Gillette SIU, not only "in performing his (South Atlantic) paid off and Seattle Port Agent own duties, but in his ability to Signed on, and in transit were the Southport (South Atlantic), Fairport (Waterman) and Seatrains New York can boast of having Louisiana and Georgia. The Sea­ some of the finest weather in the train Georgia called here twice. country for the past few weeks— Men in the marine hospital are no rain and temperatures in the John H. Morris, Leslie F. Swegan. low 80's. Just what the beaches, <3. F. Wilson, A. F. Meadows, R. C. Shipping Figures July race tracks and amusement park REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIP. SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL Shedd, P. Bland, J. Littleton, W. C. operators dream about. PORT DECK ENGINE STEW. BEG. DECK ^ENG. STEW. SHIPPED Bedgood, J. B. Sellers, C. Slater, The boys on the beach here have Boston L. A. DeWitt, B. Blanchard, J. C. 28 18 13 46 7 5 33 8 certainly been able to enjoy Moore and G. Menendez. New York 181 150 452 81 80 121 63 224 some outside recreation and with Jeff Morrison Philadelphia 31 31 16 14 . 11 9 34* the additional facilities we have Savannah Port Agent Baltimore 87 added in the hall, those who enjoy 61 93 63 211 87 ' 73 252 indoor recreation has found plenty Norfolk 29 11 13 7 11 91 4 24 to occupy their time. They can now Savannah 16 8 t 8 10 32 9 S 24 enjoy shooting pool, playing ahufTampa 11 16 19 46 6 9 7 18 fle board, cards, chess, checkers, Mobile 43 36 38 28 49 123 43 109 reading from a well-stocked library or watching the shows or ball New Orleans 67 65 71 79 107 253 199 V 63 - games in the television theatre. 'Galveston 24 34 32 21 23 . 81 21 74 These facilities are open to the Seattle 39 24 16 14 11 30 41 93 membership from eight o'clock in San Frandsco ....... ¥t '1, the morning until midnight. 46 32 89 27 ' 119 24 86 41 Wilmington ..... 10 6 Shipping for the past two weeks 10 28, 8 • • • e e.*« 8 ' ' has b^n fairly good for all three Total»;^^•• 612 ^ -•374^^' 491 • 457 ;• 1,960 . 419 departments,, but you would not think ro to look in the ball h?re. *Pii>rl shut down by longshoremen's strike. Boston: Lady Cop's Husband Dies On African Run Skipper Deefs Go OT Dal Ha Apis Pays Up . Shipping Improves Nearly 100 Per Cent Doom ApiMars Over As Shipping Slows :' • % MJse Only One Mail Address SoHtb Atlanlic Ships PayOffandSlgaOn ^ Shipping Fair Despite Dnil Line Fieet Laynp A €1 VByfiiDjniitfs n w?rHt%n n n %l/RLY Says: - Jn [ �July 23, 1954 Nfiw Orleans: Pelicans Kick Mcbile's Bears All Over Lei SEAFARERS LOG rag* Fmeea PORT ItEPOKJS of ships coming into Hampton Roads. Although" most of them were under foreign flags, some of them were our own contracted ships and the shipment of men was getting better. Paying off during the last two weeks were the Lawrence Victory (Mississippi) and the Royal Oak (Cities Service). Ships signing on were the Wacosta (Watermanl, the Lawrence Victory (Mississippi) and the Royal Oak (Cities Service). In-transit ships were the Coun­ cil Grove and Logans Fort (Cities Service); Southport (South Atlan­ tic), the Steel Advocate, Steel Rover and Steel Chemist (Isth­ mian); the Wacosta (Waterman) and the Alcoa Ranger and Partner (Alcoa). James A. Bullock, patrolman, re­ ports that oh his weekly visit to the USPHS hospital to pay the sea­ men their weekly welfare benefits, that only one man, Anthony ^caturro, is in the hospital at the present time. ' Philadelphia: Fori Shut Bown With Longshore Lookout signing on the various ships around the area seem to have forgotten that they have delegates aboard the ships to take up their beefs with the patrolman, but instead of that they come individually with their various beefs. A lot of times the patrolman checking on the beefs finds just a little personality complaint among the crew or some­ times against the officers ^ the ship. Personalities are things that we should not be involved with while we are discussing ship's business. You are not only making it hard on your shipmates and delegates, but also on the patrolman who has to settle these beefs. If everyone will cooperate and take their beefs to the ship and department dele­ gates they will present the beefs to the boarding patrolman. Men riding in-transit ships seem to have forgotten the procedure. Men coming into port have quite a few beefs like repairs, and other items that should have been taken care of at the last pay off and sign on. Of course, it is the same old story from the crews, they were busy ^oing home to their wives or families and did not have time to take care of them. The "next thing they know the ship has sajled and the repairs were not done. Most of these in-transit ships do not have officers out here, only an agent who is generally not authorized to spend sums of money for repairs that should have been taken cbre of on the other coast. ' Crew To Blame Most of the negligence has been due to the crew paying off without leaving an adequate repair list for the boarding patrolman or new crews. Therefore, when the ship gets out to sea the new crew does not have all the things done that should have been done. To the old crew leaving the ship, see that an adequate repair list is left to the new crew signing on, check before you sign on and see if you need any repairs. Also see that the work requested has been done. If re­ pairs have not been made, prompt­ ly report same to the boarding pa­ trolman who is to sign on your ves­ sel. He will get the repairs done for you. Oldtimers on the beach include F. Yotto, F. Martinez, W. Kramer, W. Bause, C. McKee, J. Worley, J. Early, W. Harris, C. Newton, F. Kustra, J. Lefko, P. Robertson, P. Cheklin and G. Bane. Men in the marine hospitals in­ clude G. H. Leary, S. Bunda, H. R. Fall, J. Levin, W. Singleton. P. S. Yuzon, C. Neumaier, J. Childs, O. Gustavsen, J. Perreira, V. L. Tarallo, W. Johnson and P. J. St. Marie. With the usual summer dol­ Shipping has been'slow, for the drums having set in, the principal past two we6ks due to the long­ topics of conversation here just shore strike In Puerto Rico which now are shipping, the New Orleans has tied up most of the Bull Line Pelicans, the weather and politics fleet. We are also the victims of a in that order. shut down port due to the local Shipping has picked up some­ employers locking, out the long­ shoremen over the letter's refusal what since our last report and the to work a ship where there was an outlook for the immediate future unsettled beef. The outlook for fu­ indicates it will continue to be fair. ture shipping depends on the out­ As for the Pelicans, they are come of the Puerto Rico longshore even hotter right now than the beef and the local longshore beef. weather. The birds won eight of We are sorry to their last nine games on the road report the fatal and now are only a half game out accident aboard of first place in the Southern As­ the Barbara Fritsociation. chie ("Liberty Over the weekend, tljey swamped Nav.) in which the Mobile Bears to sweep a four Joe Lupton was game series. For some reason, our instantly killed. Mobile brothers seem to have lost Joe, a former of­ Interest in baseball recently. They ficial in the Port don't even want to talk about it. of Norfolk, will Well, Mobile is still in the league, Lupton Ben Rees be sadly missed even though the Bears are in sixth Norfolk Port Agent by his many friends in the SIU. place 16 games Soon after we had received all off pace. 4. i t. the Retails on this accident, and The weather had left the ship, we were notified continues to be Galveston: that anotheT serious accident had hot with the mer­ occured on the same ship when cury hanging be­ Present' Spinney, deck engineer, tween-95 and 100 was knocked into #3 hold. Brother degrees on most Spinney was taken to the Frankdays. An occa­ Shipping has been good here ford Hospital in Philadelphia and sional afternoon shower makes It during the past two weeks, with the next day was visited by repre­ Cope • bearable at night, 79 men shipping out in the three sentatives of the SIU Welfare Serv­ departments. However, the Neva ices Department, who made sure however. West (Bloomfield) went into idle that his family was notified and Quiet Primary also saw that he had enough money A primary election will be held status after she paid off. to take care of anything he might The Alexandra (Carras) and in Louisiana July 27, but from all ^ indications it will be an unusually Fort Hoskins (Cities Service) sign­ want. Here's wishing Brother Spinney ed on, and inquiet election. The-principal races a speedy recovery.' to be decided involve the US Sen­ transit were the A. S. Cardullo ate seat occupied by Senator Allen Southern States Philadelphia Port Agent SS), J. Ellender and the Congressional (Southern office held by Representative Hale Alice Brown i t i • Boggs. Ellender is opposed by (Bloomfield), Del San Francisco: Frank B. Ellis, an attorney, and Santos (Mississip­ Maurice B. Gatlin will oppose Rep­ pi), The Cabins (Cabins), V a 1 resentative Boggs. Among the Seafarers who have Chem (Valentine been in dry dock at the USPHS Tankers), Steel Lee hospital here for extended periods, Navigator (Isth­ Shipping for the Port of San but are now reported to be con­ mian), Paoli and French Creek valescing in good style, are D. Kor- (Cities Service) and Seatrains New Francisco has been fair for the olia, E. E. Brady, S. Cope, A. Qui- Jersey, Savannah, Texas and New past two week period but the out­ look for the future looks poor. nones, L. R. Tickle, William G. York. In the marine hospital are C. Ships paid off were the Madaket Moore and E. Samrock, Hannison DesHotels, and Young America (Waterman) Those recently admitted include Barbosa, P. G. Goodman, C. W. Barnett, J. F. V. Davis and M. P. McDonald. and the Orion Star (Oil Carriers). Sign Ons On the beach are J. Lee,, R. M. McDavitt, R. L. Skinner and J. Ayers, J. Lippincitt, N. Baker, Ships signing on were the Mada­ J. Adams. L. T. Bacon and T. Fields are O. L. Fleet, W. Jones, F. Ryan, S. ket and Jean Lafitte (Waterman) back in the hospital for further Sikes, W. R. Simpson, D. Molina, and the Orion Star (Oil Carriers). Ships in-transit were the Steel treatment after being recently dis­ W. Brightwell, F. Pedraza, B. Luna, M. Plyler, R. Meadows, W. Slade, Maker (Isthmian), the Ocean Ulla charged. G. Bales, J. Glenn, E. Puntillo and (Ocean Trans.), the Marymar (CalPayoffs mar) and the Gateway City, Yaka Ships paid off here in the last P. Rogosch. Tom Banning and Raphael Semmes (Waterman). Keith Alsop two weeks were the Steel Scientist San Francisco Port Agent Lately, crews paying off and Galveston Port Agent (Isthmian), the Del Sud, Del Alba and Del Oro (Mississippi); the DeSoto, Iberville, Citrus Packer and Morning Light (Waterman) and the ^ Ml Alice Brown (Bloomfield). Ships calling in-transit included the Alcoa Cavalier, Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa Clipper and- Alcoa Pilgrim WILMINGTON. Calif .. 505 Marine Ave. FORT WILLIAM . . 118t& Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 SIU, A&G District Ernest Tilley. Agent Terminal 4-2874 (Alcoa); the Andrew Jackson and 103 Durham St. HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. PORT COLBORNE BALTIMORE . . 14 North Gay St. Ontario Phone: 5591 Steel Rover (Isthmian), the Del Earl Sheppard. Agent SECRETARY-TREASURER Mulberry 4540 TORONTO. OnUriO 272 King St. E. Paul HaU Sud, Del Santos and Del Oro (Mis­ BOSTON 276 State St. EMpire 4-5719 ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS VICTORIA, BC 617V4 Cormorant St. sissippi); the Lafayette (Water­ James Sheeban, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Robert Matthews Joe Algina Empire 4531 Claude Simmons Joe Volpian 2l8t & Mechanic man), the Alice Brown (Bloom- GALVESTON VANCOUVER. BC 565 Hamilton St. William Hall Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 PAific 7824 field), the Lone Jack (Cities Serv­ LAKE CHARLES. U .... 1419 Ryan St. SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone 6346 SUP Phone 6-5744 ice), the Seatlger -(Colonial) and Leroy Clarke. Agent 20 Elgin St. ...: 1 South Lawrence St. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. BAGOTVILLE. Quebec the Seatrains Georgia and Savan­ MOBILE Phone: 545 Cal Tanner. Agent Phone 2-1754 Phone 5-8777 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. nah (Seatrain). NEW ORLEANS 523 BlenvlUe St. PORTLAND 522 N. W. Everett St. CAnal 7-3202 Lindsey Williams. Agent Beacon 4336 QUEBEC 113 Cote De La Montague Lindsey J. WUliams MagnoUa 6112-6113 RICHMOND. CALIF Quebec Phone: 2-7078 257 5th St. New Orleans Port Agent 177 Prince WiUiam St. NEW YORK . 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn Phone 2599 SAINT JOHN NB Phone: 2-5232 HYacinth 9-6600 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. ^ Neva West Is LaU Up, Bui Shipping is Gooll Crews Asked To Take Beefs To Delegales Norfolk: Hamptoii RMds fidls Shipping was slightly better for Ibis past- tw0 week period and liiere winw^ah Increasing number NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. 8. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO .... 450 Harrison St. T, Banning. Agent Douglas 2-5475 Marty Breithoff. West Coast RepresentaUve PUERTA de TIERRA, PR Pelayo 51—La 5 Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAVANNAH . 2 Abercorn St. Jeff Morrison. Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE . . 2700 1st Ave. JeB Gillette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Ray White. Agent Phone 2-1323 Douglas 2-8363 Great Lakes District 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 ALPENA 133 W., Fletcher WnjiuNGTON 505 Marine Ave. Phone: 1238W Terminal 4-3131 BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn CLEVELAND ... 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE STerUng 8-4671 Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Canadian District Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 531 W. Michigan St. MONTREAL ..... 624 St James St. West DULUTH i PLateau 8161 Phone: Melrose 2-4110 3261 E. 83nd St. HALIFAX. NJB... 128U HoUls St SOUTH CHICAGO Phonoi Essex 6-84M . .. i Pbonet 3*911 SEATTLE t Mobile: •i -II' I I _ il Everybody Happy With Relroaefive Pay News Shipping in the port for the past couple of weeks was not good, but kept pretty steady with approxi­ mately 109 men shipped to regular jobs and 87 men shipped to vari­ ous relief jobs in and around the harbor. During this last two week period we had a total of eight pay­ offs, five sign ons and seven ships in-transit. Ships paying off, all in pretty good shape, were the Alcoa Pen­ nant, Puritan, Clipper, Pilgrim and Corsair (Alcoa); -the Monarch of the Sea, Lafayette and Morning Light (Waterman),' Signing on again were the Alcoa Pennant, Puritan, and Pilgrim (Al­ coa); the Andrew Jackson (Isth­ mian) and the Lafayette (Water­ man). Mississippi In-Transits In-transit ships were the DeSoto, Golden City, Iberville and Citrus 1 Packer (Waterman); and the Del Sol, Del Oro and l^el Santos (Mis­ sissippi). Brothers Willie Reynolds and William G. Moore are in the New Orleans marine hospital. Oldtimers on the beach include Charley Long, H. Kirkwood, R. Beswell, F. Kyser, G. Lewis, F. Kouns, C. Trippe, J. Waith, G. Gon­ zales, C. Prevatt, B. Locke and J. Edlund. / Retroactive Pay A report from two of the major companies made the membership on the beach feel a little better. Alcoa said that they would be ready to pay the retroactive wage increase by the first of August and Waterman said that they would be ready by t ht 15th of August. When and how to collect this ret­ roactive pay will be announced in the SEAFARERS LOG. Mobile has one of the Waterman ships presently Pisani held up in San Juan, PR, due to a strike in that area by the longshoremen. Head­ quarters is looking after the inter­ ests of the Union during the course of this strike to see that the mem­ bers and their interests are pro­ tected. 'Duke of Bourbon Street' For our Seafarer of the Week we nominate Anthony Pisani who joined the SIU in New York in 1947. He originally hails from New York, but usually ships out of the Gulf in the various engine room ratings. Tony, or the "Duke of Bourbon Street" as he is better known, says he likes this area bet­ ter than New York and that he in­ tends to make his home here. His favorite sport is bowling and walk­ ing and he usually spends about five or six hours a night walking around the town. He is single, but says he lias prospects. — In his opinion, the best of the Welfare Plan benefits is the dis­ ability benefit. Although a young man himself, Tony says it gives him something ID look forward to and the assurance that he will be looked after in the event of dis­ ability. Carl Tanner MobUe Port Agent ^1 �;5S^v'-^'- • \w^ • •.•« *.:'ri7R(;Tii;':;,- , rag* SbcteCB SEAFARERS • •*-••;•.'."'iS;' -'* Jidr 9.t, 1954 LOG France Is Host To Colden City I J |i 1^ V" V- :^r 4- The Golden City (Waterman) on a recent European run again saw many familiar scenes of World War II. Top, left, is a shot of a sunken German transport in the harbor of La Pallice, France. -Top, right, an amphibious landing craft is hoisted aboard the ship. Bottom, left, are (left to right). Sea­ farers Joe Hunt, A1 Arnold, Jim Flanagan and Henry Bilde, of the Golden City. Bottom, right, French workmen prepare cradle on the deck of the ship for the 100-ton landing craft's trip to the States. Moonlight Ship Provisioning Is Calmar's Latest Caper BJTSEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor (Editor's Note: The SEAFARERS LOG photo editor tvill be glad to assist Seafarers with their photo problems. Address any questions to the Photo Editor, c/o the LOG at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn. This includes information on how to operate certain types of cameras, advice on camera purchases, photo-finishing techniques, plus informa­ tion on a variety of camera equipment, such as enlargers, flash guns, etc. Drop the editor a line or if you are around the hall come up to see him.) Ever since Daguerre uncapped the first lens to re<rord successfully a photographic image, scientists have been looking for better and fast­ er film emulsions. For many impatient photographers who expect each emulsion to produce amazing feats of sensitivity over preceding films, progress may be slow. But it's not. In the characteristics where progress should be measured—^greater, shadow detail, unblocked highlights, finer grain structure and tonal range, plus higher emulsion speed—the scientists have done an amazing job. The two newest emulsions just introduced, Kodak Royal Pan Sheet Film and Du Pont Superior Press Film, are important steps in film progress. Both arp rated by the manufacturers at a speed of 200 day­ light and a tungsten rating of 160. Both are designed for the profes­ sional photographer who 4s limited by the relatively slow lens of press cameras as compared with the speed lenses of 35mm cameras. DuPont literature suggests that ratings up to 1000 can be obtained and.^ives methods concerning development for such, high speeds. While Kodak's information contained no such reference to higher ratings, practical tests proved that both films could yield equally amazing results with under-exposed and special development. The most significant feature of both these films is the almost start­ ling refusal to block highlights except under the grossest over-exposure and over-development. This is a key to the possibilities of increased working speq^s with the new emulsions. Negatives exposed with an estimated film speed rating of jlOOO were printable. Under normal ex­ posure conditions both films gave negatives of remarkably good quality with a grajn structure apparently jao greater than films of slower ratings. Jest quality was obtained from fully exposed Superior Press with 16-D and seven minutg development time while five minutes in DK-50 produced best results tinder similar conditions with Royal Pan. Tests made under dark green safelights' showed that one five-gecond inspec­ tion is possible without fog but any exposure to a safelight for longer periods w^ injurious. The manufacturers recommend total darkness, and if you're not used to working under a green safelight it's best to use the time and temperature method. There's no doubt that both Royal" and "Superior" will prove to be valuable additions to those who a.re after maximum speed and good quality. LOG-A-RHYTHM: LifHe Things By M. Dwyer Think of her face when you're Through starry nights or a sunset's far away, ^ glow. Tell her you haven't forgot, Remember, she hasn't forgot,Calmar ships now and then pop up with a new twist in the handling of ship's stores. A thought a day till you're home There'll not be another if you The crew of the Calmar reports the latest one is storing the ship under cover of darkness. to stay. say you love her. At a recent ship's meeting, the crew brought under discussion the topic of stores and Little things mean a lot. Little things mean a lot. the>vay they are handled on the Calmar. During the last after and thus there wasn't any are good or bad and if there is Send her a gift, a card or two, way of knowing what stores were enough. Pretend that you're swell if trip, the stores were brought put on, whether or not there was Calmar's latest after-dark storing you're not. down to the ship by moonlight and enough stores and whether they maneuver, the crew believes, is an And if you should, miss her in they were not checked by the stew- were good or bad. The telephone numbers of attempt to evade the stringent kind dreams you can kiss her. arcTbecause it was nearly midnight all New York headquarters The crew went on record to have of check-ups that these ships have Little things mean a lot. before the stores were safe in the the stores on before they sign on been receiving to make sure~ that phones were changed recently ice box. by the telephone company. All and in the daytime so that the their storing is up to SIU stand­ Long for the day you'll be sail­ Seafarers calling headquarters The ship sailed shortly there­ steward can check and see if they ards. ing back. are asked to use the new num­ Though other arms may embrace bers to get faster service. you. The new headquarters tele­ Yearn for the port you can call phone number is HYacinth your home. 9-6600. For it will never desert you. , New Numbers For Uq, Phones V- lluit Cortiei' vessel is fruit products. If there are 400 tons in the entire shipment, how many tons of canned vegetables are included? (2) Which city is the capital of Australia: (a) Sydney, (b) Canberra, (c) Melbourne, (d) Brisbane? (3) If a Fahrenheit thermometer reads 212°, what does the Centi­ grade thermometer next to it read? (4) Abner Doubleday and the Marquess of ,Queensbury played prom­ inent parts in the early history of two famous sports. With what sport was each of them connected? (5) What is the meaning of the word emolument: (a) fnedicine, (b) celebration, (c) profit, (d) tom^b. (6) Where is the Morro Castle: (a) Rio de Janeiro, (b) Havana, (c) Manila, (d) Madrid? (7) A ship leaves port at noon Tuesday and at the end of 24 hours covers 300 miles. A aecond ship heading in the same direction leaves the same port at 9 PM Tuesday and intercepts the first one .at noon Wednesday. How fast was the second ship going? (8) Which is the most densely populated state in the US:, (a) New Jersey, (b) New York,- (c) Rhode Island, (d) Illinois? (9) In what continenl is Turkey, Europe or Asia? , (10) If you cut 45 yards of cloth into one-yard pieces, and cut one yard a minute, how long will it take? (^qix Answers on Page 20) W: • K''' ft J Colden City Has Near-Miss (1) Twenty-nine percent of a mixed shipment of canned goods on a • Speaking of arriving in the States on a ship without a beef, the crew of the Golden City (Waterman) nearly arrived in the States without any beefs and with­ out a ship. While in the Straits of Dover proceeding towards the English Channel, the Golden City almost collided in the fog with a Greek coastal vessel laying at anchor. The Greek vessel lay at anchor and the Golden City was approach­ ing on her starboard beam when she was spotted Just in time. A hard right was given and then a hard left to keep the stern from swinging into the Greek ship as the Golden City passed the Greek vessel's bow. A miss is as good as a mile though and the Golden fcity headed for Mobile with the crew thanking their lucky stars. ' ~ Top Steward Dept. Poses .'"f"H Three members of the WacoSta's steward department compli-'' mented for their good food are (left to right) Peter Gonzales, Peter Loleaq and the night cook and baker, photo by tuia Ramirez. = _ -J' . '• �m July 23, 1954 SEAFARERS HurriGane Sails Again and Again; Crew Never Knows Where, When The crew of the Hurricane has dedicated the song "Blues in the Night" to the ship as their travels never seem to end. From Mobile to San Pedro to Okinawa to Haiphong. Indo-China, and back to Okinawa and then to Pusan and on to Yokohama and back to Pusan and'on and on and on.-f When they arrive in the where they may go next. Same old "That may be so, but it sure looks land of the Nipponese their stuff, it seems, awaiting the orders like Mother Nature kicked it queries to the military, company agents and MSTS are merely answered with the reply that it is a mystery to them where the Hur­ ricane is headed next. The ship is well named it seems, for it is dif­ ficult to plot the course of a hur­ ricane. The crew is at a loss to dope out their next move. No secret cargo is carried and if they had on board a load of smoked sausage, they could have guessed their destination to be Baltimore, if baked beans, it might be Boston; red beans or rice, perhaps New Orleans; corn, surely Savannah; and last but not least, perhaps a load of grits for Mobile. Lieutenant's Orders However, the ship has not had any of the above categories and yet no one knows why, when or rare sevenieen LOG By Spike Marlin Baseball, fortunately, is one sport in whieh pre-season form doesn't always hold uo. at least not this year. For the first time in six seasons there is a possibility that the American League will have a new titleholder, a welcome development. And there have been a number of other equally startling developments. The big noise this year, of course, is being made by the New York Giants who, at the moment, are snrartly out in front of the pack, with only Brooklyn close enough to make a race of it. The Giants are where they are princi­ pally because of the return of Willie Mays, who is living up to all the adjeetives lavished on Mickey Mantle a few seasons back, and a very profitable trade; the one in which they picked up two pitchers, John Antonelli and Don Liddle, from Milwaukee in return for Bobby Thomson. Antonelli has de­ veloped as the solid man of the Giant staff, living up to his early promise. Typical Brooklyn Team Brooklyn, of course, has fielded a typical Dodger team, good hit, excellent field, shaky pitch. The league's disappointments have been the St. Louis Cardinals, and to a lesser extent, Milwaukee. The Cardinals have been doing amazingly well at the plate, but the complete collapse of their pitching, with Gerry Staley the principal culprit, has mired them in the second division. Milwau­ kee's goose was cooked by the An­ tonelli trade and a broken leg suf­ fered by Thomson in spring train­ ing. In the American League, Cleve­ land has surprised by' showing strength all along, although New York is pressing the Indians hard. The Indians always featured strong pitching. This year they are being helped quite a bit. in that depart­ ment by a resurgent Bob Feller and rookie Don Mossi. The Yan­ kees are, of course, the team to beat, but a tipoff on their chances is that fact that Rizzuto, their key man, is definitely showing signs of wear. For the rest of the league, there is Chicago, an outside chance on hustle and good pitching, and five other clubs who are all battling it out for last place. It's a very weak and unbalanced league that has been further undermined by the astonishing collapse of the Red Sox. This team started the season with s.uch aces as Williams, Good­ man, Kell and Pamell, plus bright young players like Piersall and Sammy White. But it has folded completely under the impact of in­ juries and some very questionable trades. from some second lieutenant. around a bit." Lotus "Wheelchair" Stone has A new wiper was shipped to re­ decided to take a long vacation and place "SJugger" Ott, who headed may even apply to the Welfare for home under doctor's orders. Fund for a pension. If that should The new wiper had been on the fall through, he plans to open an beach so long in Yokohama, he was Oriental crockery and rug business giving his food orders to the messin the deep south. Red House, Jhe man in Japanese. He's doing better man with the platinum choppers, now, he speaks a little English has applied for the manager's job now, and his profanity is picking up. in the said establishment. Everything has been running Cigarettes are now being given smooth as possible on the ship con­ to the crewmembers at the rate sidering the fact that it has been of one carton a week and when more than three months in Asiatic some of the boys protested, they waters and so far no one has gone were informed that they should native yet. Mostiof the brothers are read the papers, wherein some doc­ getting very short financially, tors said that smoking causes cer­ though. tain illness. Holy Cow, now these It seems the captain is really C-2s have started carrying medical tight when it comes to draws and advisors. cigarettes and if he continues as Winter time is still on in Korea he has in the past, quite a few of and from the looks of things no the men will be able to buy that sun has or will shine for some time chicken ranch that all seamen to come. The crew doesn't know dream of, but so few ever see. when, but it hopes to see the. sun The crew sends their thanks for and the States soon, but they are Seafarers who purchase trav­ the receipt of the April LOGS for not taking any bets that it will in elers checks, either through it is the only way and means that the near future. the Union in the ports of New they have of keeping In touch with York and Baltimore or from their union. any other source, are advised Morning Inspection to take advantage of the pro­ Raymond "Corncob" Hodges had tective feature of the checks to go to the Army hospital because by making sure they sign the of an unfortunate accident and checks on the sPot at the time after five days he returned with a they buy them. The safety fea­ tale of woe. The patients were ture of travelers checks calls Are you underweight? Always hungry? Does nothing seem to fill you up until you fear awakened each morning at 5 AM for the purchaser to sign them you are suffering from malnutrition? for inspection. at the time he buys them and Here's sage advice for you if the above symptoms are yours: ship the Chickasaw. We then again when cashing them One merchant seamaa had both to enable a comparison be­ ankles in casts and the medics gave have it from our fat corre-4tween the two signatures as a him a large dose of salts. At last spondent that this ship is a reer, and is well versed in the culi­ aboard the Chickasaw, and before guard against forgeryj theft or report, he had two sprained wrists hamburger bandits paradise. nary art. McPherson is married, you know it you'll be doing setting loss. Failure to sign them at from doing hand springs to the Food on the ship has improved to the father of four children, and up exercises to reduce the pound­ such a degree that the mere men­ makes his home in Mobile, Ala. the time of purchase is a waste head. age after you have sampled some of the protective feature for During the story hour, Oscar tion of the word causes the crew So we say once again, if you are of the delicious chow served by which the check fee is paid, "Easy Money" Lee was telling a to start worrying about their diets feeling run down, grab your bar Brothers McPhferson and Cain, tops according to the SlU Sea bunch of the youngsters how he and the conversation turns to talk bells and set your sights to ship in the hash throwing business. Chest, which sells travelers kept young and healthy. During of the best means of losing weight. Cause of all this waist line bulg­ checks as a service to the the conversation he stated that membership in New York and Father Time had treated his face ing and pleased smiles are Broth­ Baltimore. with care. This provoked Willy ers Renshaw McPherson and Earl Egan, chief electrician, to remark. Cain who hold down the jobs of chief cook and second cook respec­ The LOG opens this column as an exchange for stewards, cooks, tively aboard the well-fed Chicka- bakers and others who'd like to share favored recipes, little-known cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national flavor and the like, suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's William Smother's recipe for stewed tomatoes and potatoes, and glazed carrots, as well as A. Moshers' Korean chop suey. That Florida has the longest use the new numbers to get faster Nothing will ever replace mother's cooking it seems, and coastline of any state in the service. this is especially true in cooking for large groups. The indi­ Union? According to the method $1 i 3^ employed by the US Coast and That the custom of wearing viduality and little niceties are impossible. Geodetic Survey, the general coast engagement and wedding rings on However, each cook or^' line of Florida, exclusive of islands, the fourth finger of the left hand baker has something up his and put in a hot oven for about 20 is 1,197 statute- miles—399 on the originated in an ancient belief that sleeve that he can offer that minutes. Atlantic and 798 on the Gulf of a very delicate nerve runs directly A. Mosher, who happens to be a -*• will help. Mexico. from that finger to the heart? William Smothers, 2nd cook, sug­ bosun but has his own ideas on 4" cooking, would like to see more of That as as part of the permanent That it is estimated that there gests a dish that the Korean type of chop suey. record, NY headquarters, as well are from 14 to 18 square feet of he can remem­ Chop some pork up into small as the other ports, maintains com­ skin on the average adult human ber as a boy and cubes and braise them 6n the top plete reports of all committees and body? Of course the surface asrea that smacks of of the stove. officials? On file in headquarters of the Body, which is practically home cooking. and the SIU port offices are" rec­ equivalent to the number of It's a simple Then take a head of lettuce, Chief Cook McPherson (Left) thing. Instead of ords of all reports made in the square feet of skin, varies with chop it fine as and Second Cook Cain study Union. a side dish of sex, age, height and weight of the you would for a menu. stewed tomatoes individual. slaw. Add a stalk i" t 4 That because of' an age-old su­ saw, now engaged in the coastwise prepared in the of celery and one 4i t perstition, many persons will not That there is more copper in the trade and being run on the side as usual manner or two good sized Smothers kill a praying mantis, for the United States five-cent piece, com­ health camp for Seafarers with with bread, he carrots cut very suggests using potato instead. reason that it is holy and bad monly known as the nickel, than extra-heavy appetites. thin i along with luck will befall the one who ex­ there is in the United States oneBrother Cain has been sailing as The potatoes are prepared as one large onion. terminates it? It is also believed cent piece, commonly known as cook and baker for the past 25 whipped mashed potatoes, but are After the pork that this insect bears a charm the penny? > The five-cent piece years and has been an SIU member allowed to be a bit harder and bits have been against evil. contains 75 per cent of copper and since 1943. He is originally from buttered. Then they are added to braised, the vege­ Mosher 25 per cent of nickel, that is, 57.87 Alabama, but now calls Miami his the stewed canned tomatoes with tables are added 4 $ That the present telephone num­ grains of copper and 19.29 grains home. and the whole is simmered in a a little sugar. ber for the NY headquarters is of nickel; while the one-cent piece The Chickasaw's chief cook. Glazed carrots are another one frying pan until soft. Then chopped HYacinth 9-6600? The telephone contains 95 per Cent of copper, 2.5 Brother McPherson, is a relative of William Smothers favorite mushrooms and salt and pepper numbers of all New York head­ per cent of tin and. 2.5 per cent newcomer to the SIU but a wel­ dishes. Just slice carrots length­ are added and the mixture is al­ -•Jl' f. quarters phones were changed by of zinc, that is, 45.6 grains of come one. He joined the SIU in wise as you would French fried lowed to simmer again for about the telephone company. Seafarers copper and 1.4 grains each of tin 1952, having beemin the restaurant potatoes. Place them in a pan and 15 minutes more. Then it is ready calling headquai-ters are asked to 4nd zinc. business before starting liis sea ca- bt-ush them with sugar and butter to serve. Sign Checks Right Awag Crew Raves About Chow On Chiwawa; Recommends Ship To Ambitious Eaters �SEAFARERS Page Eighteee Uses OT Sheet . As Army Pin-Up To the Editor: I just had the pleasure of spend­ ing a three day pass with my brother and the gang on the Ocean Lotte (Ocean Trans.) on Its last trip to Inchon. It sure was a w": relief from this darn Army to eat some good SIU chow again. They, have a darn good gang on the Ocean Lotte with a steward de^ partment that's hard to beat. Anderson Headed by stew­ ard Fred Sullins, and with chief cook Charlie Foster and baker Bud Williams, this stewards de­ partment puts out chow in the typical SIU fashion. I wish to say hello to all my shipmates and tell them to keep on writing. The LOG has been coming right on time and I sure look forward to it ever two weeks. By the way, when aboard the Ocean Lotte I took an OT sheet and now have it for a pin-up. Pfc. Jack Anderson 97th Engr. Co. APO 971 c/o Postmaster San Francisco, Calif. 4- l" t Should Radio In For Rraw Money To the Editor: I think that the Union should make arrangements with the con­ tracted companies that when a captain radio's the estimated time of arrival, he also wires in the amount of money needed for a draw in case Sufficient funds are not aboard. In addition, a draw should be given out at the earliest opportu­ nity for the men that are off watch instead of at 4 PM. We arrived here at Long Beach, Calif., at 6 AM and at 2 PM there was no money yet. We will leave at 8 PM and the captain had prom­ ised us a draw. He' did not radio how much money he wanted (at least the agent had to go back after money LOG July S3. 1954 LETTERS' when he arrived here at 6 AM) and you can guess how the crew feels, especially since we are on oiur way to Saigon, French Indo­ china. I also think that the same thing should be done in the case of for­ eign ports when travelers checks run out and there is no American money aboard. At 2:30 PM the agent finally ar­ rived and said he left the money for the captain aboard the J. B. Waterman. At 3 PM the captain still hadn't shown up. M. McNabb, Jr. 4" 3) 3) Mate Tarns CooU To Save On OT To the Editor: This may be a new record for ships being tight on overtime the deck department of the Cecil N. Bean, in fact, all departments have been talking a'bout the captain, mate and chief engineer being tight on overtime. At about 2 AM on June 29th, the chief mate wished me to do him a favor by cooking for six Koreans, who were working in the ship's holds, some rice. Two hours, minimum overtime was too much to save ship's time and money by keeping them on ship. I finally ggave him, at his suggestion, about three pounds of dry rice to see ' what he was go­ ing to do with it. He later asked for a number 10 Marsh can, two five quart pans and a cover for one of the pans. He asked the gangway watch how to cook rice, etc., and he cooked it in his room for the six Koreans and brought the pans back all cleaned at about 4 AM. I told him that it might cost him two hours overtime anyway, and he has not spoken to me since. Edmund H. Marsh 'The Galleon' Almost every person unfamiliar with ships who sees a model or picture of an oldtime vessel calls it a galleon, probably be­ cause the galleon is the type of vessel most celebrated in litera­ ture. It was primarily a war vessel, and enjoyed its greatest suc­ cess during the 16th and early 17th centuries. One of the dis­ tinctive marks of the galley build was the form of her head. In­ stead of the long projecting forecastle of many of the larger ships of her time, the galleon's forecastle ended at her stem, British Seaman Reeails US Days To the Editor: I have been receiving the SEA­ FARERS LOG for some months now and eagerly look forward to each issue. I am pleased to see the tremendous improvement that has taken place aboard American ships, during the last twenty years. I only wish I could say the same for British ships. I sailed on the old George Washington end the America and numerous other American ships when conditions were really bad. Most of the old timers will remember big Paddy Brennan, Jimmy Taylor and Paddy O'Hare, who sailed in the above named ships as engineers at the time. There were different rates of pay that some ship owners paid, sometimes a difference of $10 a month. Seafaring did not appeal to na­ tive born Americans and most American ships were manned by foreign seamen. I left the US in 1931 and have been sailing in British ships up until 1950 with a few shore spells in between. I have since tried to get back to sea, but to no avail. The National Union of Seamen (most British seamen call it the National Union of Shipowners), has refused to allow me to join the union-and therefore I cannot ship out like many hundreds of other British seamen, whose only crime was trying to improve conditions aboard ship. I think we are the only maritime nation where the 44-hour-week is not in force. Instead, they give you a Sunday at sea. If you have 12 Sundays at sea, 12 days must elapse before a man can make a claim in the labor exchange. This is a great hardship for a married man. I am at present unemployed-and the outlook looks pretty black. I wonder if it is possible to become a member of your great union. This would enable me to get a relief job aboard American ships entering this port and maybe get a chance to ship out. The port of Liverpool has always been a black spot for unemployment and more and more people are becoming unemployed here. I was glad to see the stand you took in behalf of the British sea­ men who were recently sent to prison in Canada because they wanted an increase in wages. The NUS refused to do anything to help these men who are members of the* NUS, so you can see for your­ self what a phony outfit the NUS is. Incidentally, the operation of British ships on the Great Lakes and along the American and Cana­ dian coasts should, I imagine, have a definite effect on American seamen. If shipowners can operate British ships, which are consider­ ably cheaper to run, they will do so. Edward J. Kelly 3J' 3) cerned. The man in question stay­ ed on the ship and changed to the watch he was entitled to. After failing to fire the man in Belle Chasse, La., the chief engi­ neer thought he would make an­ other attempt and he again fired the man while the ship was on its way to Edgewater, NJ, little know­ ing that at that time word of the chief's underhanded tactics had already reached our New York officials.' Before the chief had time to gloat over his second attempt, the beef was again settled by our Un­ ion officials in New York. The engine room delegate wants to thank all the delegates and crew members for their concern and participation in this beef. J. Flannery Ship's delegate 3) 4> 3) Seafarers Like No. Europe Bun To the Editor: Well, here I am writing again to the LOG after completing a trip to the Mediterranean on the Southstar (South Atlantic). We are now bound for London, our first port after leaving Newport News, Va., on June 26 on our regular northern Europe run. We will stop at Bremen, Hamburg, Rotterdam and Antwerp. This sort of trip makes everyone happy although we also had a fine trip last voyage when we hit Casa­ blanca, Algiers, Tunis, Ryika, Pireaus and Leghorn. While in the port of Casa­ blanca, a few of the crew mem­ bers got taken over by the Arabs which isn't at all unusual. Otherwise, we had a fine trip. One of our Eriksen oilers. Tommy Cooper, got married in Rijeku, Yugoslavia, and we wish him all the happiness in the world. The trip was a very pleasant one and everybody was happy upon arrival in Charleston, SC, our first port and payoff port, to learn we were going back on our regular run. We were in London on July 6 and ex­ pect to be back in the States by the middle of August. I have asked before about send­ ing the LOG to my home in Savan­ nah, Ga., but so far I haven't re­ ceived it, so I'm enclosing my address again.. I would also like to obtain a copy of Seafarers in World War. II. Edmund K. W. Eriksen (Ed. note: Your requests are be­ ing taken care of accordingly.) Disabled Man Praises Welfare To the Editor: As you and the membership know, I am receiving the disability benefit for which I am very grate­ ful as it permits me to lead a happy normal life. I wish to thank Walter Siekmann and his assistant, Toby Flynn, for their kind and courteous treatment and at the same time 1 wish to thank all of the office staff of the Welfare Services Department," as they all did their very best'to help me. I once thought that the- only place a person could find sympathy and understanding was in the dic­ tionary, bjit since I have been on pension, I have changed my mind about that. I could never get the sympathy and understanding I get from the welfare board of the SIU anywhere else in the world. The SIU has made great strides since it was located on Stone Street. At^ that time, no one had any idea that the SIU would ever be the best sea­ man's union in the whole world. As the member­ ship knows, their officials are con­ stantly on the Frazer alert to better their conditions regarding wages, overtime, food. living conditions and welfare benefits. So, I wish to say to the member­ ship, just as long as we have the present officials we will continue to be the best seaman's union in the world. I have always been very proud to be a member of the SIU because there is not another seaman's union in the world that *s anywhere near as good as the SIU. Best of luck to all the officials and to the mem­ bership. Burton J. Frazer 3?" 3) 4' Ex-Seafarer Praises SIU To the Editor: - I am a retired member of the SIU and have been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG since my re­ tirement in 1949. I wish to congratulate the SIU on their fine achievements and the victories they have made in the past and I wish them even more success in the future. I am more than confident that the SIU shall set the pace for all labor unions as it has done in the past and maintain the high stand­ ards they haVe gained for their membership. I also wish to have the LOG sent to my new address. Peter Desposito (Ed. note: Your new address has been noted and the LOG will be coming along as usual every two weeks.) Seafarers Relax On Curacao 3) Chief Fires Twiee^ Draws 2 Blanhs (From "The Book of Old Ships" (Doubleday). by Grant and Culver.) while a slim long beak, similar to that of the galley, projected far forward. The transom of the stern was square, the poop nar­ row, and clench work or skids strengthened the sides, although in English ships this feature passed out of use at an early date. The fore and mainmasts were equipped with round tops and car­ ried courses and topsails. Galleons also had one and sometimes two lateen mizzens. To the Editor: The crew of the Seatrain Louis­ iana (Seatrain) went on record at the ship's meeting to have these minutes inserted in the LOG: During the last trip, while the ship was in Belle Chasse, La., the chief engineer saw fit to fire the engine room delegate after the chief engineer denied the delegate the right to change over to a va­ cant watch even though he had seniority enough to do so. A call was sent to the Ne-w Or­ leans hall and Whitey T&nnehiU came on board ship and settled the beef-to the agreement of all con­ Three happy Seafarers enjoying the beach are, left to right, Feliki Jaroclnski. Chino Soso and A^onane Benavidest - . �July 23. 1954 SEAFARERS Greenland Gi Requests LOO To the Editor: I would like very much if you could arrange to have the LOG sent to me. I was an active meniber in the Union from 1944 to 1953 when I got drafted into the army. My book is now retired, but I will be out of the army in Octo­ ber, 1955. I am at present an engineer on a Pickett 65-foot tug up at Narraskak, Greenland. We' plan to be up here until December and the LOG is one way to keep in touch with what is going on in the ship­ ping outfits. Maybe you can send a few back LOGS as I am behind the times. Pvt. Lavaiscia L. Pickett 373rd TPC Det 5 APO 858 c/o Postmaster New York, NY (Ed. note: The LOG is coming your way; you will receive it every two weeks, as published.) 4" 4> 4" Does Set Seafarer Off on Wrong Foot To the Editor: I'd like to add my two cents to the campaign to require accident forms on all SlU ships and to back up my argument with an example of what often times happens to those injured on shipboard. Brother James M. House was in­ jured in a fall from a ladder that was used as a gangway on the Southern Districts (Southern) at San Juan, PR, on the evening of May 28th. The outpatient clinic at USPHS hospital at San Juan diag­ nosed the case as a slight fracture and told Brother House to stay off the foot for a few days. At Paramaribo, House was sent to the agent's doctor (I presume) who told him after x-raying the toot to rest the foot for eight days. House followed the doctor's in­ structions and was back on his feet« again three days before entering Corpus Christi. Arriving in Corpus Christi, House had more x-rays taken which this time, showed a definite fracture. The doctor then ordered him off his feet from three to four weeks. Varied opinions of the doctors PoKT-rme ^ PiSOiARSe/ Fage Nineteen LOG LETTERS' involved probably hindered House's recovery and added to his confusion, so I urge the member­ ship to agree and recommend the idea of accident forms. Walter Browning Ship's deiegate 4" 4' 4" Crew Tahen To The Cleaners To the Editor: I'd like to call to the attention of the rest of the membership an experience I and several others on the Calmar (Calmar) had recently while in the Port of New York. The ship was contacted by one of these sharp-shooting laundry outfits which also does dry-clean­ ing work for ships in Brooklyn and the guy who collected our dirty gear from us was specifically told we didn't have any dry-clean­ ing work for him. As that is a more expensive operation, he was more interested in that anyway. He picked up the clothes and returned them okay, but the big kicker was getting our old dunga­ rees and wbm-Out cotton pants back pressed out like fancy dress pants and with a fancy 65-cent tab on each to boot. Of course, when we reminded this character that we had told him no dry cleaning and didn't intend to spend 65 cents to wash out a pair of pants he just looked at us like we spoke a foreign language and that was that. We got stung all right, but there's no need for others in thesame position to do so. The name of the outfit is Half Moon Valet, 921 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY. Watch out for this character next time you're in Brooklyn. John H. McEIroy t 4" 4" Thanks Company For Promptness To the Editor: Many allotment checks have a habit of arriving several days late, but those sent to us from the South Atlantic Steamship Line, Inc. of Savannah, Ga., are happy excep­ tions. We receive our checks almost on the day they are due, via air mail, and we think the company -should be commended for its efficiency and thoughtfulness. Evelynne Slebert SET CREDIT WARD VACAHCW PAY FORALLTIME WORKED ABCARD SHIP VOl/ MUST SET PISCHARSES FOR PORT T/ME . THESE AREOViyGIVEA/ U?CN RBQUFSf. TO SAVE YOURSELF TIME AND TROUBLE LATER. A5K FOR A PORT TIME. DISCHARGE WHENYCU LEAVE A SHIP. .4ir Replacement Beef On Wacosta To the Editor: The time has come when a man ships. It seems that this joker has to be a sort of a sea lawyer to sailed with MSTS, so I told him be a good delegate aboard any one he ought to be used to this lou.sy of our. ships, and it will come as chow by now. Now, this GI won't no surprise to me if most of the To the Editor: It would.please me and I'm sure even give nie the right time of major unions will come out with a a great many others in our Union day. practical course in the necessary as well as other unions if every­ The Army it seems has its share schooling for handling not only one was made aware of the ex­ of boot-kissers and brown-nosers. beefs, complaints and the tricks istence of the place I write to you While I was at Fort Dix, NJ, a that are part of dealing with un­ about. sergeant asked me why I didn't ion labor, but also important tech­ The place is Bond's at 151 Mar­ try for a stripe. I told him, "Sarge, nicalities as well. This is especial­ ket Street here in San Francisco. I came into this army without a ly true when in foreign ports. It is run by a gentleman by the stripe and I won't brown nose to For instance, while aboard the name of Tom Sullivan. He is get one, so I guess I'll leave the Wacosta (Waterman) in Japan, a known to be a gentleman by all way I came in." key man was about to be replaced Well, enough of that for a vvhile. by a Japanese, who^turned out to Seafarers as well as by all others who know him. Any cards or letters sent to me be a better union man than the Tom hag a jar on the bar of his will not only be appreciated, but man he was to replace. He had resfaurant-bar for donations for a I'll try to answer them all, believe sense enough to come down and stew pot and let me tell you, this me. check with me before starting Pvt. Albert M. Pietrowski work. money is used Hq and Hq Co. 1st Bn. The man the Japanese replaced for just that 278th Reg. Combat Team claimed to have been an SIU man purpose. Fort Devens, Mass. When you come a lot longer than myself, although in, you are not if it wasn't for the Japanese, I 4 4 4 never would have known that the asked for a nickel key man had been replaced or or how much what work had been done. money you have As it was, I did not oppose the in your pocket. To the Editor: You are only I would like very much to re­ replacement although it seemed strange to me. asked to sit down ceive the SEAFARERS LOG as I I merely asked .and eat all you am a seaman's wife and I don't the first assistant want. know too much about this kind of if the newcomer To my amazement, I found that life. in my depart­ the girl who waited on me was a , I have only been married to my ment was order­ working nurse who draws no sal­ husband six months and I have ed by him or had ary nor wants any. To top it all found five of them very lonely as his approval. The off, her husband is a captain of my husband is making that Far first assistant act­ a T-2 tanker. Something like this East run aboard the Hurricane ed as though he you don't run into everyday and (Waterman). I find it an awful knew nothing something like this should be more lonesome life, but I have memories Ramirez about the matter to keep me content and a most appreciated. although he admitted in front of The girl's name is Mrs. Penny wonderful husband to wait for. So, please send me the LOG as witnesses that he did not order Murry and her assistant in the cooking and dishwashing depart­ it will help to keep me company the replacement. However, as long ment is a chief engineer named as well as keep me in contact with as another man was there to re­ place him on the job, he gave the Jerry Awlsman. 'There are a few the news of shipping. SIU man the day off. Mrs. John J. Knowles others who I have not met as yet The Japanese, not having been (Ed. note: The LOG trill be but I intend making their ac­ sent to you regularly, 'every two authorized by the first assistant, quaintance. had no business in my department# Gentlemen, we of the SIU look weeks, jrom now on.) and I told him so. Had the first for and-appreciate places like this 4 4 4 assistant authorized or ordered the as it has always been an SIU pol­ Japanese replacement I could do icy to help everybody. When peo­ nothing about it. ple help us, we certainly let them Is this possible? I later was know, so I am asking you to please To the Editor: told by the same SIU man that I print this in the LOG and send Thought I'd drop you a line to was taking the delegate's job too this gentleman copies of the LOG see what you think about an idea seriously and that I stunk to him as a great many of our men stop of mine. because my action stopped his be­ there. On the last couple of trips, I ing replaced by the Japanese sea­ Dave Barry have been thinking of a way to man for that day. I honestly was 4 4) have us put our not too concerned about the mat­ Sea Chest to bet­ ter if the man could prove to me ter use for the he had some official permission menibership. because then it would be out of This can be my hands. To the Editor: If it is okay to replace this man I am writing this letter to ask done by having a without the first assistant's author­ you to send the LOG to me regular­ system worked ization or knowledge, I would like ly now. I am a little short of cash out for men on to see that we have it officially at present but as soon as I am the beach to be printed in our agreement so that •&/ able to send in a donation I'll able to buy any , everyone can benefit from it. I be­ try to send in a donation each of the stuff they Maehel need while lieve that if one man can do it, month. In case some of my former ship­ ashore. I mean a way whefe a man everyone should be able to. I have been told there have been mates are wondering where I am, can buy the same way as he does I signed two years articles with in the majority of stores today. In­ many cases such as this that have good old Uncle Sam in November stallment buying is what I am get­ passed the scrutiny of many Union representatives because no com­ 1953 and I have been in various ting at. This could be done without very plaints were registered topside. camps until they stuck me up much more added work then is be­ I'd like to have some opinions here at Fort Devens; Mass. I can't exactly beef too much as ing done already. A brother could on this, not because I have any­ I am a truck driver (Teamsters buy some of the stuff he needs while thing against the man involved, Union take note), but what a dif­ on the beach, either for himself or but before Hhe matter is forgotten, ference in the pay line. It is cer­ for his home, without having to I would like to know if this is tainly unlike any SIU payoff where buy the things he needs from right or wrong. This would help you walk up to the paymaster and "Mark-It-Up-Double Harry" on the any SIU delegate know where he skipper, give your name and corner. stands if this thing is repeated. Since the Sea Chest buys the Z-number and receive a few hun­ If we accept the few cases when dred bucks after a month's trip. better brands, I think this would the officers approve of these prac­ Here you have to walk up and work out fine. I think a few para­ tices for the benefit of one or two salute these 90-day wonders, give graphs in the LOG would help bat members, it is easily seen that this your name and serial number and this idea around the halls to see if situation would get out of hand. pick up a lousy 80 or 85 bucks. the membership would approve There has always been some non­ Since I joined this non-union such a setup. I also think that the union practices going on with outfit, I have bumped into several brothers should set a limit on the favoritisfh at play, but we have NMU has-beens and they were amount of credit which can be always been fighting just this type glad to see an SIU man suffering given at one time. of thing. along with them. I hope you can print a couple of Let's hear some other opinions I have been shifted around so lines on this subject as I think it on this subject. much, I don't even unpack my is a sound idea for furthering the Luis A. Ramirez duffle bags. I know when I do, Sea Chest service to the member­ VEd. note: As a general policy, ^ . they'll decide I am needed .else­ ship. time off should not be taken with- ' ' ' where. M. A. "MlkeV Maehel out approval beforehand of a de­ The other day I heard « GI (Ed. note: This problem is now partment head, and replacements, beefing about the chow. I told him under consideration, because of. if any, should be ordered through a union hoR.) I'd aeoa better chow too. ea SIU many requests.) Seafarer Finds A Sailor^s Rest Wife Lonesome^ Wants LOG Sent Urges Credit Buying Setup Ohi This Is The Army9 Mr, Jones �SEAFAkERS rac« Twen^ k . July S3,1954 LOG ^.. DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS ... /I r Cups should be put back In pantry after being used. Ship's delegate to see chief engineer about hot water situation and fixing coffee urn. Library books to be put back in recreation room after being read. rather than th* customary two. Motion carried not to dispose of television set in case the ship is inactive and crew is laid off. Steward department to keep recreation room clean. Deck department and engine departments to keep laundry room clean. June 13—Chairman, Vic Cover; Secre­ tary, A. Veyeuotskl. Vote of thanks to the men who instsdied television. Steward to check fruit when it is brought aboard. Ship's delegate has extra key for laundry in case one is lost. Arrival pool to be held twice a trip. Letter sent to head­ quarters regarding possiblity of men be­ ing excused from Philadetphia to Balti­ more shift. ared tl the stores, and he checked the list and it seemed all right. Steward said that he could not take the responsibility of throwing the eggs over the side. The chair then stated that he would throw them over and take the responsibility, CHOCTAW (Watermen), June 3t—Chair­ and that this was the lousiest feeding man, Pat Robinson; Secretary, J. SImlnFORT HOSKINS (CltKi Service), June ship he had ever been on. At this point, son. Ship's delegate reported ail beefs 19—Chairman, Malcolm Louney; Secre­ there were so many people talking that settled in San Francisco. Repair lists tary, M. Cllllipie. Motion made and car­ the secretary reminded the chair that it discussed. Vote of thanks given the ried for the foUowing: Submission of re­ was about time to return to proper busi­ steward department for good chow and pair lists to Include, request extra fans ness. The meeting was adjourned. service. in foc'sles, check medicine chest con­ June 20—Chairman,. C. O. Stroud; Sec­ CHILORE (Ore), June •—Chairmen, P. tents, see that slop chest is adequately retary, G. V. Thobe. G. Thobe was elected ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June 13— Pritx; Secretary, O. Stone. Motion made stocked, enough cots to accommodate ship's delegate. There is no hot water that Wiliie Frank Coppage and Joseph L. Chairman, C. Parker; Secretary, M. Simon. crew, mil situation to be discussed with in the 12-4 deck foc'sle. Suggestion was Redd, steward department men, be rec­ patrolman in Lake Charles. AU crewmemmade to try to get some cots in Gal­ ommended to the agent and patrolman bers should. obtain proper medicinal OREMAR (Calmar), May 3S—Chairman, veston. In Baltimore for permits. Both these shots before leaving the states. The Elmer C, Barnhlll; Secretary, R. Martini, July S—Chairman, R, Hasklns; Sacrawashing machine needs new agitator and new washing machine should be wringer needs repairing. Discussion was The taken care of. Crew asked to turn in undertaken by ship's delegate, bookmen right after knocking off to avoid and other brothers stressing the impor­ overtime tance and continued value of regular beefs. Juna 13—Chairman, Elmer C. Barnhlll; One man missed ship in Port of Balti­ ship's union meetings. Secretary, R. Martini. Ship's delegate more. Ship's delegate having trouble will see the chief engineer about heavy SEAMONITOR (Excelsior), May 39— valve with the mate to see patrolman in Puerto Chairman, for washing machine. There is too Carl C, Lawson; Secretary, S. men shipped through the hall. They do Rico. All hands asked to wear shirts into ZygarowskI Zygle. Needed repairs were much noise in the passageway. Steward their work properly and conduct them­ messhail at' ail times. Suggestion made not taken care of in port. Cooks wiU put department given a vote of thanks for tsry, C. V. Thobe. AU repairs have been taken care of, and this is a pretty good selves in a proper Union manner. Laun­ to see inspector about station bills. out more night lunch. Crew was asked to the food served. trip. Pumpman asked if we could get a dry should be kept clean. Request the put coffee cups back in sink after they better grade of ketchup and have less CUBORE JOre), June 13—Chairman, Union for a new Sea Chest library FELTORE—(Ore), June 1(—Chairman, get through with them. Ship's delegate R. Colyer; Sacratary, W, Cain. Recreation grease on the eggs. Chair suggested more aboard. Discussion on starting ship's Bill spoke about SIU slop chest and read the Sharp; Secretary, Frank Pagane. Mo­ room to be cleaned up after all night variety in the menu. One man wanted fund. Leonard A. March and Richard made to see patrolman about insuf­ letter from union headquarters. Unauthor­ poker games. Crew asked to be more more buttermilk. Electrician was told by Foust both Union members were picked tion ized persons are to be kept out of the careful and not overload washing ma­ men who repaired ice box that it was ficient food supply and keys for foc'sles. up in the Panama . Canal and brought messroom and crew foc'sles. The deck back to Baltimore as workaways. Ihey More cups should be put in night mess. gang and the engine gang will do the chine. Steward department given unani­ not worth fixing any more. After a gen­ eral discussion on the South American want to thank the members of the wash room every other week and the mous vote of thanks lor good preparation stores, the steward was asked to see the Chiiore for their cooperation, cigarettes, steward department will do the spare of food. patrolman about having some of this etc. room every week. BALTORE (Ore), Juna 31—Chairman, stuff replaced with Stateside supplies. Washing machine in the black gang show­ TRANSATLANTIC (Pacific Waterways), WINTER HILL (Cities Service), June 3« Charles Kellogg; Secretary, George Prota. er will be used for working gear and the Discussion concerning starting a ship's June 24—Chairman, George Hays; Secre­ —Chairman, F. Adklns; Secretary, Dan fund to buy a radio for the crew's recre­ machine in the steward's shower for tary, Dargan O. Coker. The crew was Sheehan. Ship's delegate reported no room. I. W. Tanner was appointed whites. Pumpman complained about the asked to take better care of the present beefs pending and would like to resign ation take up a collection of SI per man un- cold drinks not being cold enough. Ho toaster due to the fact it had been rough and elect a new delegate to keep on the to tU it is paid off. This ship stUl hasn't had told the steward to put more Ice in them. ly used and it had Just been repaired. Job. Jess Gindhart elected new. ship's The chair reminded him that he brought Requests were made for better ventila­ delegate. Chief cook spoke on ship's any success in obtaining a ship's library. the ice up himself, and It was enough, tion in the steward department toilets. fund, building it up and reported $20 in •nie complainer's reply: "Yeah, it is MAE (Bull), June 30—Chairman, Wil­ There should be a fan placed in the the fund at present. Suggestion made to Morris; Secretary, R. M. Hammond. enough ice in, but it is not cold enough." laundry. Repairs are to be noted and have a delegate take up collection of SI liam Someone should invent colder ice. All beefs have been squared away. There lists are to be made and given to the per man for same. is 035.64 in the ship's fund. Five deck proper authorities. Thanks was given to (Continued from page 3) ROBIN WENTLEY (Seas Shipping), June the sanitary men who are keeping the WESTERN TRADER (Western Navlga- chairs to be bought out of ship's fund. laundry clean, but the crew was re­ request that its appeal be heard, tien). May 30—Chairman, C. P. Aycock; Lower passageway screen doors to be re- 37—Chairman, John Nash; Secretary, W. J, Walsh. Ship's Ubrary wUl be turned quested to help concerning this matter. and the Court of Appeals could Secretary, L. W. Pepper. G. D. Sims over to the ship's delegate for distribu­ Words of appreciation were given to the elected ship's delegate. Discussion about tion. Ship's delegate wiU contact the steward department for the preparation deny the request. If there was a crew ice box. Some of the heavy ciga­ chief mate about having security racks and, serving of the food. The steward is rette smokers asked the ship's delegate made for the crew and PO mess, to keep to take charge of the slop chest for the split decision, the appeal would be to see the captain about getting extra condiments in place during rough weath­ ne.xt voyage. He is to inquire at the New automatically accepted on the com- cigarettes to tide them over while in the er. If chips is too busy, they wiU be York office concerning this matter. port of Otaru, Japan. The crew messman parTy's request. made by^ the shoreside carpenter. One said that he would take care of the rec­ man paid off in Capetown. If the com­ reation room if he would be given the THE CABINS (Mathlasen), June 17— paired or replaced. Ship's delegate is to Company Challenged Claim overtime sougeeing same. The washing see the captain about the painting of pany exterminator is too buiiy to service Chairman, J. R. Mesres; Secretary, J. the ship, the scow should be fumigated. The case began several months machine should be secured to the deck rooms and passageways. There are still There Shorten. Motion made that each man do­ was no service on the last voyage nate S2 to start a ship's fund; motion ago when the permitman in ques­ to keep from sliding around. a few of the crew that are a little lax on in any port on the Atlantic seaboard. June 19—Chairman, C. F. Aycock; Sec­ takirg chances on the arrival pool and it carried. A steam iron will be purchased retary, L. W. Pepper. Vermin was found seems they are the first ones in the mess Locks on doors are to be fixed so they tion applied for unemployment in­ in galley while at sea and a request was hall every night to watch the teiovision can be locked in overseas ports. surance. The company challenged made for the ship to be fumigated when pi (grams. These members were asked to it arrives in U. S. port. A motion was give a donation to help meet expenses. his claim, but the unemployment made YORKMAR (Calmer), July $—Chairman, the steward that if he did not Karl Chrlslansen; Secretary, S. WImpler. insurance referee found that he make by another trip the new steward be YORKMAR (Calmar), June 37—Chair­ Captain was given the brand name and informed about checking his stores be­ man, A. Lutey; Secretary, C. Boguckl. number of the washing machine, to get was entitled to payment in New fore signing on again, and if not satisfied John Jeliette elected ship's delegate and spare parts in Long Beach. If this is not York State because the regulations to contact the SIU agent. Engineers seem he asked that ail beefs first be referred done, agent will be contacted in San very lax in their duties concerning re­ to the department delegate and if not Francisco for immediate action when wo specify that a man should not be pairs the extent that most Jobs were settled then be brought to the ship's get there. Deck engineer has the dope penalized for abiding by union done to in a school-boy manner. It was delegate. New agitator needed on the on the electrical work being done by top­ suggested the officers of the deck washing' machine. Ventilator mushrooms side and will contact the Long Beach rules with respect to taking jobs. and enginethat department be informed to need to be loosened. (Continued from page 3) ^ agent. Captain has keys for crew foc'sles: Calmar appealed the case to the stop doing crewmembers work. Each delS.50 deposit is required. There is enough pany-owned ships. Payments on Unemployment Insurance Appeals MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), meat*for the usual length trip on hand. June 20—Chairman, Clarx; Secretary, Bill Steward is making requisitions for wet Government-owned ships will be Board and lost. Then they went to Stark. Brother Clark reported that re­ and dry stores needed. Mushrooms men­ made at a later date. The company the Appellate Division and lost pairs will be made and painting of en­ tioned at the last meeting have been gine quarters was okayed and will be opened. Wash basin faucets in the stew­ requests that Seafarers send for there. Finally, the company ap­ done this trip. Steward asked that men ard department have been repaired, as applications to its New Orleans pealed to the highest court, which be careful with linen this trip as there requested. There is $94.20 in the ship's was too large a shortage in inventory fund, from the raffle, and $23 from the office, in the Hibernia Bank Build­ said that a determination would last trip. Brothers a.shcd to dress prop last trip. Locker in 4-8 foc'sle will prob­ egate will explain to the patrolman the erly ing. ably not be finished. Linen and cots in messroom. have to be made back at the low­ of cooperation by (he deck and en­ should be taken off deck before reaching Other companies that will start est level, whether the permit sys­ lack gine department heads. A vote of thanks BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Service). Long Beach. Iron and ironing board will making payments on or about the tem was reasonable and fair, and was given to the steward department for June 18—Chairman, Thomas Cummlngs; be bought. Secretary, Vincent L. Ratcllff. Ship's first of the month are Alcoa whether the 60-day rule was rea­ very fine service and good chow. AMERSEA (Amerocesn), July 7—Chair­ STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Juna 30— delegate reported that request was made Steamship Company, Calmar sonable and fair. Chairman, Charles Bush; Secretary, to tiie port steward to have the recrea­ man, Al Kassen; Saerelary, George Steamship Company and the Ore tion room fixed up. Doors should not be FInkles. Both the gashounds are to stop, Charles Heppdolng. Motion made and slammed in.the engine room, so men and will be given one more chance. Jack •fhe result was a brand new carried to have chief engineer have re­ Steamship Company. August 15 is sleeping wiif not be disturbed. Fan re­ Curlew was elected ship's delegate by ac­ pairs made In the galley and if these re­ hearing before the Unemployment the target date for the start of pairs aren't taken care of the ship's dele­ moved from the 8-12 engine foc'sle should clamation. Washing machine should be be replaced. All fans should be checked given a good overhauling and some spare payments by Waterman and Bloom- Insurance Appeals Board at which gate will see the captain about same. and repaired. There is $19 in the ship's parts ordered for emergencies. Crew is On arrival in New York ship's delegate statistics were introduced by the field. Robin Lines is aiming at a very much pleased with the steward and and department delegates will go to head­ fund. September 1 date for its retroac­ Union to show the variations in quarters with a view of having someone SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Ssatrsln), his department. Ship's delegate will call for the library and the steward has or­ employment in the industry which represent the SIU members on the beach June 13—Chairman, Dan Robinson; Sec­ dered tive payrolls. cots. in Honolulu. Steward wiU see about hav­ Reports on other SIU companies made the permit rules necessary. ing the benches in the mess hall paded. retary, A. Wllburn. One black gang beef was taken care of by Union officials in Washing machine is in bad shape and SEAMAR (Calmer), May 33—Chairman, will be forthcoming as soon as As a result, the Unemployment In­ crew needs a new one. Several arrival no time at all. There is $190 now in the W. Sibley; Secratary, N. Maffle. There ie ship's fund. headquarters receives notification surance Appeals Board found that pools to be made for the purpose of buy­ $23 in the ship's fund. John Sullivan wae the Union rules to be fair and rea­ ing a television set for the unlicensed VAL CHEM (Valentine), June 7—Chair­ elected ship's delegate. Chief engineer from them. personnel. was thanked for his special help on re­ sonable. man, not listed; Secretary, Richard V. pair matters. Recommendation was made Gelling. Comment was made on the im­ STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), May 29— Unwilling to concede, the comto see if the Union could extend the Wel­ Philip Rubis was fare Chairman, Aussie Shrlmpton/ Sacratary, provement in food. to help men financially as they ! pany again appealed the case to Charlas J. Hartman. Ship's delegate re­ elected ship's delegate. Vote of thanks leaveFlan the hospital. Cleanliness should be and confidence went to the baker, R. I the Appellate Division, this time ported a sum of $61 in the ship's fund. Geilino. He stated that, as steward dele­ maintained in passageways and messhail. made that the ship be fumi­ Men were asked to be careful of cots. testing the fairness of the permit Suggestion gated for rats when ship returns to New gate, he wanted to know any beefs about Hole in a new mattress was brought te the food, instead of beefs being kept a the steward's attention. system. The result was that the York. Juna 7—Chairman, Aussia Shrlmpton; secret until it was too late. He also said 4-^halrman, W. Sibley; Secretary, court held that the permit system Sacratary, Charlas J. Hartman, Meeting he would try and take care of special N.July Maffle. There is $20.60 in the ship's The. man who bought the cards is, in fact, fair, reasonable and called at the suggestion of the New Or­ requests. One man missed ship in Panama. union patrolman in order to make last trip will be I-eimbursed from the fund. (Continued from page 3) His gear was checked and sent on to the just, and further held that the per­ leans public aU the facts of the bosun being ship's fund. There is a total of $146 in proper authorities. Matter of fresh stores the ship's fund. The plaque has been B., both of this city, as well as two mit system in no way violated the fired in New Orleans. Vote of thanks ex­ purchased and sent on its way. was explained. Steward was thanked for tended to Charlie Tannerhill, New Or­ his efforts in this matter. Ship's fund will sisters, Mrs. Charles Hanning, New Taft-Hartley law. leans patrolman, for his handling of the SEATIGER (Colonial); June $—Chair­ be turned over to the Baltimore agent for Orleans, and Mrs. Alvin Blount, The SIU A&G District was rep­ beef in general. Delegates to make sure man, safekeeping if the ship is laid up. Mo­ D, Dickson; Secretary, G. Thobe. uncompleted repairs are taken care resented by General Counsel Sey­ that tion was passed to renew the crew's de­ Oakland, Calif. of in New York before is-ling on the O. Dickson was elected ship's delegate. mand for Seafarer slopchest, and to com­ Chairman said there was a lot of things new voyage. At Tuesday night's Ralph Dupas- mour W, Miller, pare Seafarers' prices with the ship's cur­ to be straightened out on this ship, such June 27—Chairman, W. MHehell; Sec­ slopchest prices. Vote of confidence Armand Savoie fight at municipal ratary, Charles Hartman. Suggestion that as, why isn't there some other ketchup rent went to the steward, his department and all delegates rewrite their department in the messroom and why isn't there any especially auditorium here, attended by 5,000 the baker for a Job well done. repair lists as they now stand. $80 re­ American meat aboard the ship. Stew New garbage cait is needed for the pan­ persons, the crowd stood in a mo­ ported in the ship's fund. Motion made and veal were lousy. Steward said he try. Repair lists be made out in and carried that each member write to Just Joined the ship and there were only advance. Special should ment of silence in tribute to Moon, went to the tlie union slop chest advocating that about 60 pounds of veal aboard from captain for going to thanks bat to get stores that In announcing Moon's death, South America. Chairman asked the stew­ credit be granted to dependents of sea­ With Congress now in ses­ men and their families while they are ard to tthrow some of the South Ameri­ were needed for the return trip at VanDuke Durel, official announcer, sion, Seafarers are urged to serving on board ships. Su.qgestion made can stores overboard, but the . steward couveur . said, "Moon Kouns, a boy who al­ that permit men who wish to apply for said he was not authorized to do' so, and keep on writing their Senators Electrician reported that GOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities Service), books do so in writing to headquarters. would not. ways gave his best in many a pier and Representatives in favor A working arrangement ghoul 1 be made thefe was only one spare fan abokrd, and April 8—Chairman, Thomas T, NIeholsf six brawl, to the delight of the . of retaining the US Public Secretary, Eitel Robertsen, Getting a new by all bands whereby aU unauthorized that one was DC. June ls;-Chalrman, D, Dickson; Secre­ washing machine was discussed, as the persons are kept out of all crew quarters fans, and who never in his fighting Health Service hospitals. The and messhalls while the ship's in ports. tary, O, Thobe, Ship's delegate reported old one is getting troubleebme. Motion career went down for the count, that there were two logs, which he hopes was passed to raffie off the whole TV set flow of mail has been heavy INES (Bull), May 3$—Chairman, W, B. .will he, lifted in port. He personally has and (ise the proceeds to purchase a radio has been given the final count by up to now, but from now on. in Saylors; Secretary, H. . R, - Long. Ship's not seen the eap.tain, but heard that he and record player. Ship's delegate wee thd great referee, God bless ypu, - is the time that : it really delegate reported $378 in ship's fund and is a good, then to stay away from. Engine aske<| to see If he can get the messhail all Is. well. Repair lists to..De- turned in didegate ordered three toilet seat's and painted; There have been several comMoon. - You will never be for­ • counts, • t . . by each department.' Motion made and three toilet paper rollers. Other. items gotten." carried to have en* aaeetlng per payoC wlU be l^t on the repair Hit, iteward LONI JACK (CItIti Itrvlc*), Jun» •— ehalrman, Jamat A. Phillips; Secratary, Edward S. Cravlln. Engineer wiU begin to work on repair list on the trip south. $18.12 reported in the ship's treasury. Motion made and carried that sougeeing in gaUey, steward department and living quarters be done and disinfected. Sug­ gestion that fantaU be washed down more Often and that sanitary work be done properly. Library be requested in next port. in Norfolk. Repair lists to be made out by department delegates and turned in before arrival in ptfrt. After present soap powder is used up captain has agreed to order some of a better quality. •lie a Union Wins Fight For Jobless Pay Go's Readying Back Payments 'Moon' Kouns Dies Af 42 Keep Those Letters Coming .(ConUnued on page 2i) �"c.-sr^sm i W::July 23, 1954 SEAFARERS VOG Psc* Twenty-one ... DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS ... (Continued from page 20) as he didnt like the ship or the officers aboard. June 10—Chairman, nons; Secrefary, none. Night cook and baker was reported to have failed to perform his duties in Pusan, Korea. He failed to Join the ship and it sailed shorthanded. June 30—Chairman, Brown; Secretary, M. E. Pappadakls. The ship's fund was disposed of to the satisfaction of all. The food situation was discussed at the meet­ ing and it was decided to report the mat­ ter to the Union agent at the port of The department delegates are to STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), July 4— payoff. draw up a list of all repairs and hand Chairman, E. 6. Tasko; Sacratary, T. H. same to the patrolman. Cordon. Two electric fans were lost or taken from the electrician's room. Mem­ COE VICTORY Carriers), June bership Is to cooperate about aerials for 30—Chairman, J.(Victory Johnson; Secretary, radios. Crew messman promised to im­ George B. Dunn. Deck delegate reported prove his Work. Captain will be con­ that mate had work done by shore gang tacted about draws in foreign ports, in. Korea. He has kept a list of this work which should either be in US currency or and will check the patrolman in travelers' checks. Patrolman will be con­ Seattle. The shipwith needsi fumigating. Port tacted about stores. Members should re­ hole screens requested.' New cots should place the top of the washing machine and ordered as summer is here. Fresh make sure that it is clean, after use. Ma­ be chine should be run for only 20 minutes water tanks should be inspected and at a time. Machine needs a new hose. cleaned. Automatic, Shut-off was suggested. Lava DEL SANTOS (Mississippi), June 30— soap will ° replace present pumice soap. Ed Delaney; Secretary, B. E. More fresh milk is to be ordered for the Chairman, Phillips. Disputed overtime reported on passengers. Canned fruit juice is to be delayed sailing Paranagua. Change left out for members who miss breakfast. brand of beer atatnext shrimp party. All . Potato machine is to be removed. More of those who have not received checks fish was suggested for meals. Delegates from the Mississippi Shipping Company will check steward's requisition. on back wages were asked to sign on plalnta about poor chow terved aboard this ship. May 31—Chairman, 6. O. Nichols; Seeratary, E. Robertson. Brother McLaugh­ lin was elected delegate: Brother Prlmeaux, ship's treasurer. There have been complaints on the milk received in Lake Charles. It soured before we had been at sea two days. Ship's delegate asked the men to report any Items that should CO on the repair list. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), June 3B —Chairman, R. Hunt; Sacratary, T. Stevanson.' Suggestion, was made that the Union send more LOGs to ships in for­ eign ports, so that we may know more about Union activities bac khome. There is a balance of $40.20 in the ship's fund. ROBIN TUXFORD (Saas Shipping), Juna IS—Chairman, Elbert N. Monahan; Secre­ tary, yyaltar Marcus. Repair list will be turned over to boarding patrolman in . New York. Night cook and baker will be given $35.25 from the ship's fund to get the record player repaired and get some new records. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), June 30— Chairman, J; Hanmer; Secretary, M. Masek. Steward delegate reported a beef* about pantry man being fired and had to pay $34 for being off on the day. Wind chute to be given to rooms since they are on board. Delegate to see about the mate standing behind men while they work. Passenger utility to put down over­ time If he has to make up passenger's room' after 1:00 PM. JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), May 4— Chairman, none; Secretary, none. Cap­ tain sent for the chief steward and told him that the saloon messman changed places with the crew messman due to the fact that saloon messman had been drunk for the past few days and was unable to serve the officers. After the beef was discussed by all the saloon messman was asked if he had anything to say. He stated that he wanted to get off the ship NOTICES J French Creek Crewmen French Creek crewmen who par­ ticipated in the salvage o{ a Ger­ man vessel in 1950 can collect their salvage money from the Union's at­ torney, Seymour W, Miller, Room 603, 26 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY. ^ if • Heber B. Guymon Your international inoculation and vaccination certificates may be picked up at the SEAFARERS LOG office, SIU headquarters. i i> Jack Lovett Pick up a package containing your overcoat at the baggage room, SIU headfiuarters. •• if t t Graciano Marllla Contact the Welfare Services De­ partment at headquarters regard­ ing your son."^ Edifbr, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourfh Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY bulletin board giving names and amount. The purser will request check for same. Keep ' recreation room locked in port. Ship's 'fund has a total of $19.20 in it. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isjhmlan), May 33 —Chairman, L. Lewis; Secretary, C. A. Kress. Ship's delegate reported captain's warning concerning logging for excessive drinking and'performing. Letter read to crew from the Sea Chest on cigarette distribution. Steward requested that cots be removed from the deck in port when not in use. Ship's delegate to see about garbage removal in port. Complaint of inadequate ventilation in messmen's foc'sle. Crew requested periodical serving of cold supper. ^ SOUTHERN STATES (Southorn), June 37—Chairman, Robert Kyle; Secretary, F. Johit Johnson. Screens for doors and port holes should be- repaired as flies were very bad last trip in Guanica, Puerto Rico. PAOLI (Cities service), July 3—Chair­ man, A. Fricks; Secretary, A. L. Hahn. Motion made and carried to refer the situation of roaches and fumigation of ship before sailing foreign to boarding patrolman. Motion to speak to new stew­ ard about qew deck cots. An electric iron will be bought out of ship's fund. WACOSTA (Waterman), June 19—Chair­ man, Luis Ramirez; Secretary, Peter Gon­ zalez. Three men missed ship in Kobe. Captain logged them and later dropped log. Motion made by the bosun to collect enough money to pay the radio officer to whom a previous bosun refused to pay $7.75. The mail should be handled only by the ship's delegate or any other dele­ gate who is not btisy. Ten men were paid off in San Francisco at the US Commis­ sioner's office and all pains and efforts were taken by the ship's delegate to have a patrolman present but they clainred they were too busy to take care of same. For the second time this trip the stew­ ard's department was complimented for the good food they prepared. FRENCH CREEK (Cities Service), June 14—Chairman, W. H. Harrel; Secretary, Dan Beard. Patrolman will see if a better brand of soap powder can be obtained. Some men are still coming into the mess­ hall in their shorts. $40 reported in ship's fund. Motion made and carried that the company put a new washing machine aboard for the crew. Depart­ ment delegates were asked to make up a repair list and turn four copies into the ship's delegate. Radio speaker in crew mess needs fixing. Suggestion made that minutes be posted after each meeting. Clarification needed on the rate of over­ time when deck department goes below gratings in pumproom. Vote of thanks given the steward department. Crew shouid take better care of messhall at night. Extra fans needed In some foc'sles. , . ' • " " I would like fo receive the SEAFARERS LOG—-please put my name on your mailing list. . (Print Information) Crew asked ship's delegate to contact the Boston hall for a new library and help in getting a new washing machine and the messhall radio repaired. "Yoko," the ship's dog. attended fire and boat drill today equipped with a made to order genuine life jacket. was passed to set up an arrival pool, rival. Vote of thanks went to the officialg with half of the proceeds going to the for getting us the raise in pay. ship's fund. Chief mate is to get fantail BARBARA FRITCHIEE (Liberty Nav.), decks washed down twice a trip for the benefit of crewmembers aft. Ship's dele­ May 33—Chairman, Robert Miller; Secre­ gate will take up this matter with him. tary, G. Everett. Enough stores should Steward thanked the crew for their coop­ be taken aboard at storing time to make eration in keeping the messhall clean and 1000 extra meals, as that many are fed in returning cups to the pantry. Crewmem­ the Philippines. A letter on the sorry CHICKASAW (Waterman), July 3 — Chairman, C. D. Mulloy; Secretary, A. bers gave a vote of thanks to the steward siopchest brought aboard in Norfolk will be sent. Ship needs fumigation. Repair Danne. Department delegates will ask department for services rendered. lists will be made out before reaching the each man if he wishes to help support a West Coast. DEL AIRES (Mississippi), June 37— movie fund. New crewmembers were June 30—Chairman, Robert Miller; Sec. brought up to date on the purchase of Chairman, Duke "Red" Hall; Secretary, cigarettes through the Sea Chest. In­ J. "Blackle" Connors. Mate stated that retary, Joseph Lupton. AU repairs were taken care of except the drinking foun­ there would be plenty of OT for anyone spection will be made to see that fans are installed as per the new agreement as who wanted to work, as the ship has to tain, Chief cook.is still not doing his job, be cleaned, up after being laid up. Vote and persists in sending choice cuts of well as the condition of the mattresses. of tiianks went to J. Lee, ship's delegate, meats tp the saloon. Deck delegate has I for a fine job. Chief stewards should see had no cooperation from the mate in tryPAOLI (Cities Service), June 35—Chair­ that night lunch is put out. Slop- 1 ing to get the OT evened up, as per conman, W. Reck; Secretary, Arthur Fricks. chest more hours should be changed, so as not I tract. One gashound deliberately missed $40 on hand in ship's fund. Suggestion to interfere with cofleetime and mealtime i ship in Wilmington, Cal. Several men made that this money be used to buy a and for everyone's convenience. I have had to do his work when he took radio or for some other worthy purpose. hours should keep the laundry and wash­ I time off. No one is to pay off until the Foc'sles and passageways left dirty by Crew Six new mating machine clean. No food should be water fountain is fixed. shipyard workers. given to native kroo boys, whose food is I tresses should be ordered. Vote of thanks went to chief steward Canonizado aiid provided by the company. SEA CLOUD (Seatraders, Inc.), June 30 ' night cook and baker Araies for a job —Chairman, James Elchenberg; Secre­ DEL RIO (Mississippi), June 4—Chair­ well done, as well as a vote of thanks to tary, R. Sanderlin. Captain to give SIC man, W. Champlin; Secretary, Carlos ! ail delegates. Crew was reminded to draw in Suda. Water to be conserved in Ibrain. George Dabronich was elected leave foc'sles clean and orderly. the laundry. Letter read from the SIU ship's delegate. Request was made for Sea Chest about Slop Chest. Most of the wind scoops for thp messhall and pantry. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), June crew think' that there should be some A regular coffee pot is wanted, as the 30—Chairman, E. H. Searcey; Secretary, one from the haU to check the old in­ silex type is inconvenient. Hatrack is A. Salty See. Everything possible shouid ventory. " needed at -the messroom entrance. Pas­ be done in port to keep out mosquitoes. sageways and mcssrooms should be ROBIN TUXFORD (Seas Shipping), June SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), June 13—Chaltman, Elbert N. Monahan; Sec­ 30—Chairman, Aubrey Smith; Secretary, retary, Walter Marcus. Motion made to Edward J. Riviere. No crewmember is to give the night cook and baker $35.25 from go into the messroom in underclothes at the ship's fund so the record player can any time. There is a total of $25.86 in be repaired and new records purchased. the treasury. Washing machine and messroom should be left a little more tidy. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), June 30— Dishes should be returned to - the messChairman, Clement Do Hospedales; Sec­ room. Spray guns should be left in the painted. Discussion was held on the up­ retary, Yt. Martinez. Deck in passage­ passageeways so that all crewmembers ways was not painted •In Mobile; all other keep of the laundry. Ship will return to can use them when needed. Repairs were made. Patrolman will be hoihe port next month and will be taken ANGELINA (Bull), no date—Cfi-airman, contacted on arrival. Men were warned care of then. about not drinking aboai-d ship. Sugges­ Richard W. McCarty; Secretary, Harry tion was made to leave milk in the crew , Thrasha, Porter was elected ship's deieFRANCES (Bull), July 5—Chairman, I gale. Discussion was held on OT for ice box. and that the steward get fresh Robert Bowley; Secretary, Monsenato niilk in Puerto Rich if possible. No fresh Saliva. Someone went to the patrolman i working in the chain locker. AH hands j agreed to donate $3 toward payment of •fruits were taken on in New York. Pa­ about the second electrician being a pertrolman will be contacted in Mobile. Sug­ mitman and having been on the ship for TV set. .Juice should be on (he table gestion to start a ship's fund will be over the alloted time. This was done every morning.^unless there is grapefruit. taken up at the next meeting. Cups without the knowledge of "the ship's dele­ KATHRYN (Bull), no date—Chairman, should be returned to the sink. gate. It was later found that this man Anthony Gonzales; Secretary, Mike Zehas a book pending or applied for. Matter DE SOTO (Waterman), June 13—Chair­ will be taken up again in New York. Icnka. Longshoremen should be kept out [ of the messhall Rico. ' Sugges­ man, William D. Burke; Secretary, Phil Recommendation was made to the .stew­ tion was made into Puerto write to the Union Reyes. Leonard Crodock was elected ard for a cold supper once in a while, about opening a Union hall in San Juan. new ship's delegate by acclamation. Mo­ the ship is in Santo Domingo or tion was passed to affirm our confidence when very warm places, to give the men in our leaders and urge them to continue other in the galley a chance to escape some of givhig every possible help to the AFL-ILA the terrific heat. Chief mate has objected untfl their organizational campatgn in to putting up an awning over the fantail every Gulf and Atlantic port is success­ because the hurricane season is so near fully terminated. All brothers were urged at hand. Matter will be taken up again to emphasize to every longshoreman they with the mate, and if no action is taken talk to the advantages they will gain the matter will be turned over to the Fred D. Lynum from joining the AFL-ILA. Crew was patrolman. Ship's delegate will see the Thomatra Scott reminded of the motion passed at the chief engineer about having a hole cut last meeting, establishing a ship's fund in the port side fidley door on the main Contact B. B. Henderson. 635 by raffling off an article from the Sea deck so the air hose can be led out on Chest, and using the profit to start a the deck without having the hot air from Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY. ship's fund, steward agreed to provide the engine room flowing into the crew's if i i cold drinks in addition to fresh milk at quarters. We will try to get a new wash­ suppertime; he said there will be iced ing machine. James £. George tea or cold fruit-ades. Members were Contact your son, James F.. at asked to turn repairs over to delegates. Vote of thanks went to the steward and SHOW ME MARINER (Bull)-, July 3— 503 Seward Street, Watertown, NY.' his department for very good service and Chairman, Nick Swokia; Secretary, M. food served, as evidenced by many in­ Sterne. Wringer for the machine was creasing waistlines. checked and should be ready for the next Teofilo Garcia trip. Repair list should be checked. List for laundry detail Will be posted. Dis­ BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Service), Contact Timothy Walsh at 222 July .1—Chairman, Alphan Fruge; Secre­ cussion was held on attaching shelves to tary, Vincent Ratcllff. Toasters have not the bunks for the convenience of the West 77th Street, NYC. been fixed and nothing has been done crew. Lack of Tresh fruit was discussed. 4" 4" t about the recreation room. J. S. Capps There is a lack of cigarettes and other was elected ship's delegate; P. Ratcliff, items. Patrolman will be asked to Benjamin W. Sumski straighten this out. Injured seaman ship's treasurer. There is a $19 balance Contact your wife at 41 Marvin thanked the crew and captain for the in the ship's fund. quick treatment he received this trip in Street, Buffalo, NY. France, where he was injured and had IBERVILLE (Waterman), July 4—Chair­ if if if man, W. C. McCuistlen; Secretary, George to be taken ashore. Injured seaman from Suarez. Treasurer reported $28.58 in the two trips hack still had not been con­ Morton Trehern ship's fund at present. Motion was passed tacted by the Union. Washing machine Contact your mother at 1105 El­ to get two swings for the fantail for should be kept clean. Locks should be the crew from the ship's fund. Motion put on screen doors to try and keep der Street, Moss Point, Miss, shorcside personnel out. I if if if IBERVILLE (Waterman), June 33— L. W. Don'ille Chairman, Charles Lee; Secretary, E. Contact your mother in Florida. Kresy. Special meeting was called to bring to the attention of the crew the 4* 4 4 antics of the third mate. This character recently got a radio and was too lazy or Victor E. Johnson too cheap to buy and install his own an­ Contact Seamen's Church Insti­ tenna. He cut the aerial leading to the crew's radio in the messhall saying it tute, 25 South Street, NYC. was his and put it on his radio, making if if if it impossible for the crew to use the radio. Boarding patrolman w-ill be no­ William D. Swain tified. to see if he cannot be kept in a Contact Mrs. E. Swain at 168 third mate's place. This man has also made anti-Union remarks. Potter Drive, Mobile, Ala. i ^. 'i'- i'. - . ' i> % .;v Puzzle Anewer I '^ SBHHUH HGOSSHH sassa sam QDS SBSi] D[2S!S]S DQ SS3 m\i\m SQSl BSSiaQS DB S&aDSIS SSD SBiiQiSja (DSQass] liuiz Augwere (1) 284 tons. The fruit products account for the remaining 116 tons, NAME which is 29 percent of the total. • • • • g^B * • • • •. g^B • i (2) (b) Canberra. (3) 100°. STREET- ADDRESS (4) Abner Doubleday (baseball). Marquess of Queensbury (prize­ fighting). CITY .V .;....r:.....t..ZONE .STATE (5) (c) Profit. (6) (b) Havana. Signed-.. ;'.v. .• (7) 20 knots. It covered the same ,' .TO AVOID'PUPI.ICATION:. if yog arg an old lubicribar and-hava a- ehangg distance in 15 hourjs that thie first one did in a full day. ' of addraM,''pl%atg qlvg your formar addrati baiowi (8) fc) Rhode Island. • .',,.'j_^^PDRES$ . •••I,, . (9) It is , li<- both. Europe and .-Wi,wv i-f:! '••••' -v-'.-tl; T----,.-; >4.' •, -..i, Asia;-' - CITV-v -.or,«i • * Ar;;. -WMI , • ' . ' • -' . • - i '•31 SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), June 3$—Chairman, T. Fales; Secretary, M. Chapman. Retroactive pay will lie given out at the payoff this trip in Edgewater, NJ. One man missed ship in Edgewater. There is $29.16 in the ship's fund. Brother Darcey thanked the entire mem­ bership for the $77 which was given to him at a special meeting, when he left the ship due to his mother's death. More fans are needed in the messman's fbc'sle. Vote of thanks went to Brother Fales. for the good job he did as ship's delegate. S. ELIZABETH (Bull), June 37—Chairman, FotI; Secretary, Robert Rivera. R. Rivera was elected ship's delegate. Tenday rule wiU remain in effect in case of lay-up. Repair list will lie made up before the payoff. Repair items should be turned over to the delegates. Individu­ al salads will be served. Spray guns should be ordered, as well as enough milk and rye bread. Night lunch should be more varied. Card players were asked to make less noise at night. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), June 34—Chairman, Norman Kirk; Sacra­ tary, John .'Monast. Patrolman will be contacted about getting the messman's foc'sle painted. Mate has been giving the bosun and gang a hard time and using tools on board.' iBosun saw the captain about this; There aTe complaints about the blowers not functioning which will bg taken up with thg pgtrmman on at- if if ^ if George D. Smith Contact Mrs. J. C. Smith at Route 2, Box 23, Adrian, Ga. 4' 4" 4" €. Mohat George Shea George W. Owen, Jr. Contact Robert F. Reynolds, 350 Sansome Street, San Francisco, re­ garding injury to ^artin Prisamcnt aboard Steel Admiral in August, 1953. 4* 4' 4 4« 4* Martin Brack Contact your wife at 1645 84th Street, Brooklyn, NY. , . Thomas Yarbrough Contact Mrs. Frances Smith at Box 76, Denton, Ga. Tom D. Gieorge Contact Stephen R. Mehringer concerning your debt, .. J " . �SEAFARERS riffs Tweatr-tw* LOG ^ it. 1954 Alien Visa Rules Eased By US WASHINGTON—Some slight changes in the rules covering visa requirements for alien cirewmembers entering the US have been made by the Justice and State Departments in order to ease hardships. Under existing law, a 11 alien seamen entering the US either on American or foreign-flag ships-^will have to present visas for there is no US consular officer, panies are subject to a $1,000 fine admission to the States after and where there is no office at a for bringing aliens into the US July 1, 1955. However, most of the changes are for the benefit of seamen- on foreign-flag ships, and will be of little use to men sailing under the American flag. Consequently, aliens are still advised to make every effort to get either a visitor's visa, or a residence visa, in the near future. Some Waivers Permitted A waiver of the visa require­ ments will be permitted where the crewman is on a vessel proceeding to the States from a port at which f: without visas. Certain other waivers are per­ mitted between West Indian Islands, Puerto Rico and' the Vir­ gin Islands, as well as between Mexico, Cuba and tAe United States. All alien seamen not now in pos­ session of either a visitor's visa or a residence visa, are advised to make application for one as soon as possible because it usually takes several months to acquire a visa laying the ship. rv. The Immigration Service has and complete the necessary docu­ made it clear that shipping com­ ments. nearby port to which a crew list could be submitted without delay­ ing the vessel. Special Provisions Waivers will also be permitted where a vessel is not headed ^or the States but is diverted to a US port temporarily, or where a crewmember w signed on as a replace­ ment after che crew list visa was obtained and a supplementary visa could not be obtained without de­ Jimmie Michael Ailen, born Mrs. Leiand Hall, 704 Madison March 25, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Street, Brooklyn, NY. Mrs. Orestes Allen, General Deliv­ 4 4.4 ery, Sulphur, La. David Robert Alonzo Figuerea, born May 29, 1954. Parents, Mr. ^ 4' Daisy Anavitate, born June 9, and Mrs. Jujio Alonzo Figuerea, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clau- 1115 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, dio Anavitate, 60 Walworth Street, NY. Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 i t • 'Wayne Richard Griffith, born Victoria Terraiea Greeff, born 4i 4" 4 Joseph Mattioii, born June 28, June 30, 1954. Parents, Mr. and June 7, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand C. Greeff, 4712 1954. Parents,^ Mr. and Mrs. Gae- Mrs. Ray R. Griffith, 48 Emerson Aldgate Green, Baltimore 27, Md. tano Mattioii, 2461 East First Avenue, Copiague, Long Island, NY. Street, Brooklyn, NY. 4" 4" Guy Loring Peck, bom May 23,' 4 4 4 4 4 4 John Robert Stangenberg, bom 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gor­ Joseph Charles Wysocki, born don L. Peck, 124 South Miro, New June 5, 1954. Parents, Mr. and June 30, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Orleans, La. Mrs. Charles Wysocki, 519 East Mrs. Charles P. Stangenberg, 4204 30th Avenue, Astoria, Long Island, 76th Street, New York, NY. NY. 4 4 4 4-4 4 Benjamin Harrison Kimberiy, Linda Marina Ladd, born Jone born March 28, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Kimberiy, PO 11, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ladd, 1818 Donovan Ave­ Box 1018, Galveston, Tex. nue, Ballingham, Wash. 4 4 4 4 . 4 4, Miguel Gonzalez Aivarado, born Bruce Michael Spivey, bom June April 24, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Gonzalez, Saint Thom­ 22, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard T. Spivey, 350 Soufli Dal­ as, La Playa, Puerto Rico. las Court, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Roger Leiand Hail, Jr., born Jamie Ann Harnett, bom June June 28, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 30, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bamett, 313 Chatham Street, Mobile, Ala. All of the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the boby's name. Rebecca Diane Cook, born June 4, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cook, 809 Keys Road, Ya­ kima, Wash. 11 !• Ii'''- • 1" It?- Wd.' [•%' - Who Gets SMV Beaetits ? J K' Hospital: Any Seafarer hospitalized as an inpatient for at least one week is entitled to a weekly benefit of $15 for the full duration of his hospitalization, providing he h|is worked a minimum of one day aboard an SlU-contracted vessel in the previous 12 months. Maternity: Any Seafarer who has become a father since April 1, 1952, can receive the $200 maternity benefit payment, plus the Union's gift of a $25 US Treasury Bond for the child. A copy of the mar­ riage certificate and birth certificate is required. If possible, a discharge from his last ship should Be enclosed. Duplicate pay­ ments and bonds will be given in cases of multiple births. Disability: Any totally disabled Seafarer, regardless of age, who has seven years seatime with companies participating in the Welfare Plan, is eligible for the $25 weekly disability benefit for as long as he is totall;^ unable to work. 4 4 4 Kathryn Grace Wray, bora July 2, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam J. Wray, 2643 Somnie Avenue, Norfolk, Va, in the HOSPITALS The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who are being taken care of by cash benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan. While the Plan aids them financially, all of these men would welcome mail and visits from friends and shipmates to pass away the long days and weeks in a hospital bed. USPHS hospitals allow plenty of time for visitors. If you're ashore and you see a friend's name on the list, drop in for a visit. It will be most welcome. USPHS HOSPITAI, MANHATTAN BEACH. NV Fortuno Bacomo Kaarel Leetmaa Claude F. Blanks James R. Lewis Robert L. Booker Francis F. Lynch Thomas B. Bryant. Joseph McGraw Joseph G. Carr A. McGuigan Jar Chonx , David Mcllreath John J. DrlscoII Frank Mackey Matthew Gardiner Vic Milazzo Bart E. Gurnaick Eugene Nelson John B. Haas G. E. Shumaker Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith John W. Keenan Harry S. Tuttie Ludwig Krlstiansen Renato Villata Frederick Landry Virgil Wllmoth James J. Lawlor John T. Edwards USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Isaak Bouzin JoJtin Maclnnes John E. Brady Perfecto Manguel John J. Brennan Julius Marton Charles Wangle Charles CantmeU John ConnoUy William E. Neef Henry Cur.-ier ' Joseph Neubauer Eddie Drlggers T. PapoutSoglov Amedio Fedelle Floro Regalado Jozsef Ferenc Alejandro Reyes Andrew Franklin George H. Robinson David S. Furman Manuel Rodriguez WiUiara Gardner George D. Rourke Horace GasklU Edwin T. Rushton Estell Godfrey Mattl RuusukalUo Corolos Gomez Luis Salazar Joseph Hoffman S. A. Sargeant John Horn Jerome Secrao Samuel Howard Arthur Shaw Walton Hudson Kaare Silvertsen Jacobus Hulsman James R. Thomson Vincent Jones Benjamin Trottie Nils H. Lundquist Clifton Wilson E. W. McDavid Stephen ZaVadcson James McDevitt USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICH. Tim Burke VA HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Leonard J. Frank ALAMEDA COUNTY HOSPITAL ALAMEDA, CAL. William J. Gillick NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH BETHESDA. MD. James H. Harker SAILORS: SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY* Joseph Koslusky USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEX. Harold W. Simmons TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA. PA. William J. Turk PILGRIM STATE HOSPITAL LONG ISLAND. NY Arthur-Loraas EAR AND EYE HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY Walter Gritskl VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Allan S. Ritchie D. J. York GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL PORTLAND. ORE. Howard R. Harvey USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Frank Alasavlch Joseph GareUa James H. Penswlck Seafarers Share In 9G Salvage Award Eleven Seafarers who were members of the crew of an SIU ship which participated in the salvage of a disabled German motorship back in December, 1950, have shares ranging from $235.21 to $106.41 still coming to them, following the successful settlement of their salvage t claim. The claim arose out of a tow the Cities Service tanker Daath: Every Seafarer is provided a $2,500 death benefit, which he can make payable to whomever he chooses, whether related to him or not. The Seafarer must have worked a minimum of one day aboard an SlU-contracted vessel during the 12 months prior to his death. Beneficiary cards are available at all SIU halls. The 1)eneficiary may be changed at any time. Scholarship: r' ;• / Four college scholarships worth a total of $6,000 each are award­ ed each year to qualified Seafarers under 35 years old or the chil­ dren of Seafarers who meet the educational requirements. Each scholarship provides a full four-year course of study and may be used at any college or university chosen by the scholarship student. All candidates must take the standard College Entrance Board ex­ aminations given during the year prior to beginning their college study, and present discharges showing three years' seatime for a parent or for themself, in the case of Seafarers under 35. Children of deceased Seafarers having thre.e years' seatime are also eligible. Applications and queries on unusual situations should be sent to the Union Welfare Trustees, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 82, NY. USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. William C. Bedgood G. Menendez Bothwell Blanchard J. T. Moore Paul Bland James B. Sellers Lucius DeWitt Randolph Shedd Herman C. Kemp C. C. Slater Jimmie Littleton Leslie F. Swegan Avis Meadows Gilbert F. Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. '' Walter L. Compton Anthony Scaturro Arthur W. Wroton , USPHS HOSPITXL GALVESTON. TEX. C. Barbosa M. McDonald T. A. Cousins John E. Markopold •Frederick V. Davis Murray A. Plyler H. Deshotels Blllie C. Ward USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Simon Bunda C. J. Neumaier Henry J. Childs Joe Perreira Harry R. Fall W. S. Singleton Olav Gustavsen PhiUp St. Marie Walter A. Johnson Vincent R. Tarallo George H. Leary P. S. Yuzon Jacob J. Levin . USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Luke Ciamboii V. K. Ming F. Fondila Max Olson William A. Gaddy Norman F. Plummer Sverre Johannessen B. L. Smith James Krohn J. Van Der End# USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Thomas ^Ankerson Otis J. Harden Alexis Benkorl Robert Lambert Aigot Bogren Tony Mastantlno Cornelius Palmer Lorenzo Brigida Colon Rose George H. Bryan Robert W. Scale* Samuel Doyie John Talbot Jessie A. Clarke George Warren Albert W. Claude John T. Watt Robert Cooper Warren Whitmer James R. Dodson Henrich Wiese •Tohn G. Flynn Paul J. Wilkinson Richard Foust John R. Wilson Eddie S. Game Gorman. Glaze USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Cyril Lowrey James J. Adams Frank Martin C. W. Barnett George Mitchell Nicolas Bastes J. C. MitcheU Charles Brady William G. Moore William R. Burch Arthur Nelson Charles Burton William D. Ott Owen Butler McKenley Campbell Stanley L. Palfrey Harry L. Parrot S. C. Cat regal Harry G. Peek R. B. Carrillo A. Quinones S. Cope John C. r.chm Clarence Crevier W. E. Reynold* J. D. Dambrino James J. Ruth Emile P. Davies Edward Samrock T. J. Donaldson Manuel E. Sanchei Eric R. Eklund John E. Sanders Thomas Fields J. P. Shaughnessy Oliver S. Flynn Andrew Stauder Frank Gibas J. D. Thomas Jack L. Gleason Roy R. Thomas John L. Hinton Lyle Hipp Jack F. Thornburg E. G. Knapp Lonnie R. Tickle D. Korclia Faustina Torres Thomas Landa Joseph P. Traxler Leo Lang J. E. Ward Jean Lataple D. C. Weaver Harold A. Laumann John P. Ziinmer First two S^eafarers to pick up their share of salvage booty earned aboard the Ffcuch Creek (Cities Service) from tow supplied a dis= abled German motorship in December, 1950, collect their checks after learning of award. Both Eduardo Martinez, fireman (ieft),^ and William Lane, FWT (center), got $125.60. Attorney I. G. Seeger, on staff of Union connsel presents checks. French Creek supplied the Ger­ man vessel when the latter lost her propeller in heavy seas some 300 miles from Aruba three and a half years ago. $9,000 For, Crew Nearly $9,000 is being divided among the ship's crew, both li­ censed and unlicensed, with the heaviest shares going to the mem­ bers of the deck department. Each man's share is proportioned ac­ cording to his rating on the ship at that time. The paperwork and details of collecting the money for the men was handled through the SIU Wel­ fare Services Department in con­ junction with the staff ot the Un­ ion's attorney, Seymour W. Miller. Men who have monej^ coming to them include the following: Erling H. Anderson, W. B. Blankenship, Joseph Dodge, Edmund L. Erikson, Robert Eschrich, Edward Farrell, Joseph P. Glavin, Leo F. Gwalthney, John Kozar, James Logan. John B. Tierney. - �m 23, 1954 SEAFARERS SEEDP TME SEAFARERS iWM LOG Page Twenty-three Seafarer Plans Quiet Rural Life NEW ORLEANS—Ernest E. Gross, veteran Seafarer who recently qualified' for the SIU's $25 weekly disability benefits, is looking forward to spending the remainder of his life in the rural Mississippi area from which he departed 17 years ago to go to sea. Gross now lives in Newt Orleans. He plans to remain here until doctors at the With WALTER SIEKMANN USPHS hospital release him from the frequent periodic medical (News about men In the hospitals and Seafarers receiving SW Wei check-ups now required of him. fare Benefits will be carried in this column. It is written by Seafarer Now he wiles away his time be­ Walter Siekmann based on items of interest turned up while he makes tween hospital appointments by his rounds In his post as Director of Welfare Services.) visiting friends at the SIU hall When a man gets' hurt on a ship and statements are taken by the here, chatting with acquaintances officers as to what happened, it's the normal thing for the man's ship­ in his neighborhood at 435 Baronne mates to feel a little, anxious about the injured brother. Consequently, St. and "going to the movies," his sometimes members of the crew in their eagerness to be helpful will- principal recreation. One of the first members of the give exaggerated statements about what they saw and what happened. The result is that- contradictions will,pop up after two or three men SIU, Gross came into the Union in 1038 from the old ISU which he have given their statements. had joined a year earlier. He start­ A considerable amount of doubt is cast over the whole thing by ed his seafaring career in the stew­ these contradictions and the injured brother may wind up being de­ ard department and shipped in prived of benefits that would rightfully be his in the first instance. various ratings in that department It's been shown time and again that in the excitement of an accid§pt, until his sailing days were ended witnesses aren't always able to spot just exactly what happened. That's by recurrent illnesses which in­ v;hy it's so important to be careful about your statements and to put capacitated him from further ship­ down only those facts that you are positive of. And with some of the board duty. mates you have aroimd who are more out to confuse than get at the Started On Railroads Latest Seafarer to receive benefits under the SIU disability benefits facts, this is very important. Although a member of seamen's program, Ernest Gross, 65 (left), is informed that his application Be Careful What You Sign unions for 17 years, he has been for the weekly 525 disability benefit has been approved, by SIU . Under no circumstances should any crewmember sign anything he an AFL member since 1909 when Welfare Services representative Bill Fredericks, in New Orleans. doesn't understand or any statement that doesn't contain the accurate he started "railroading." He was a A veteran Union member. Gross had been sailing in the steward fact of the case. Remember that in 99 cases out of 100 the shipowner member of the old Order of Rail­ department until illness tripped him up. has some kind of responsibility to the injured brother. Once the exact road Telegraphers until he left facts are gotten into the record, you can be sure that the Seafarer will Mississippi and came to New Or­ found sailing was a far more fas­ ing." leans for his trip to sea in 1937 be­ cinating occupation than life as a get all that he is entitled to.' Last May 16 when he reached cause of mounting unemployment station agent and railroad teleg­ the age of 65, Gross started draw­ 4" ;'4> _ 4i in the railroad industry during the rapher. "I must admit," he ssid, ing $54 a month in Federal Old Currently drydocked in the Stamen Island marine hospital is Seafarer depression years. , "that going to sea is to some extent Age Benefits. That amount plus Carlos Gomes, fireman off The Cabins. Gomez, along with Fete FerOnce he started going to seaj he a little wilder life than railroad- the $25 a week he receives in dis­ chief cook on the Steel Chemist, and Robert ability payments from the SIU Bosworth, AB, is in for treatment of a hernia con­ Welfare Plan has him, in his words, dition. Looks like some of the boys have been run­ "all set financially." ning into trouble lifting heavy objects. "I have seen many improvements Seafarer Warren Smith, recently off the Lawrence in wages and working conditions Victory, went into the hospital on July 17 for obser­ since I started going to sea, but the vation. He was AB on that Mississippi ship. Steward disability progi-am is the finest Abram Goldsmit of the Tagalam, had to call it quite A Seafarer who mysteriously dropped out of sight leaving thing the SIU ever won for sea­ to sailing temporarily while he gets treatment for a bladder condition. He's been in the hospital about a wife and five children behind was discovered unconscious men," Gross said. "It assures a man that he doesn't have to worry four weeks now. Buhl in a Philadelphia hospital after a search by the Welfare about money matters, and that is a Joseph Pasinosky, utility man on the Rabin Hood, wonderful thing for someone in my ^ has been in the hospital since July 14, while Francis Buhl of Weymouth, Services office. As a result,"* Mass., formerly AB on the Steel Surveyor, beat him in there by a day. steps are being taken to assure scious in the hospital and the fam­ situation." Gross has no dependents other Had To Return ily destitute, Welfare Services the Seafarer's family of some helped the wife get the necessary than himself and his only living Two Seafarers who had been out of the hospital kind of income pending the out­ documents to give her authority'^fo near-relative is a sister, Mrs. Kate had to go back in again for further treatment. They are Frank Napoll and Raymond Myers. Napoli had collect hospital benefits due her Clayton of Houston. come of the husband's injury. "As soon as I can go back to Mis­ to have his shoulder put back in a cast because it The Seafarer had shipped out on husband. Other steps are being didn't knit properly from injuries he suffered while Calmar line vessel, and after taken to get her additional money sissippi I can live in fine style on fixing the television aerial on the Golden City. going ashore in Philadelphia dur­ due her, and meanwhile the family my income, although I am doing all Seafarer Harvey Morris, who lives in Brooklyn, ing a stop at that port, had disap­ will have the hospital benefit in­ rigjit now," he said. "I can take it easy, have any little extra comforts reports he is feeling better now after having to go peared without a trace. All efforts come to go on. Financial responsibility for the I want and I'll have plenty of time in-for treatment for kidney trouble. Etseban Morales, to locate him were fiuitless. AB on the Gateway City, is in for a spell of treat­ After a " couple of months, the accident has been established, and to get a cdne pole, head for the NapoU. ment for a heart condition. desperate family appealed to Wel­ legal proceedings will be under­ nearest creek and drown a can of fare Services to please try and lo­ taken by the wife to obtain x*edress worms w henever the mood strikes cate the husband, as they were from the driver of the automobile. me." without funds for the necessities of life. A notice was first placed in the Union newspaper, but with­ out results. Shortly afterwards from another source. Welfare Services learned that an unidentified seaman was in liiiiii a coma at a Philadelphia hospital Spring and summer are the seasons when the idea of a as the result of an automqbile acci­ - ^ new automobile strikes the fancy of many a citizen, be he dent. The seaman had been picked * At up and taken'to the hospital, but a Seafarer or shoreside dweller. Several SIU men have been had no papers other than a year bitten by the auto bug in re-> old SIU dispatch card with the cent weeks, judging from the and explains that the Seafarer is name of an SIU ship on it. Ap­ number of credit rating re­ entitled to ship out of the hall on parently he had left his Union quests handled by Welfare Services the ships of any SlU-contracted company. book, his seaman's papers and all during that period. The letter is usually enough to other Identification in his locker In buying a car, like In the pur­ do the trick, and the necessaxy on the ship. chase of any commodity on the in­ From there it was niatter of stallment plan, Seafarers run into credit is extended to the Seafarer getting the wife dowg to Phijgdel- the usual difficulties arising from without further delay. The x-esult is that quite a few of phia to Identify the seaman, which the fact that they do not work for the membex's may be seen riding was done. any one company. ax'ound in their new buggies which With the seaman still uncon­ In these instances. Welfare Serv­ they might otherwise have been ices writes a letter to the dealer, upable to purchase because of the the bank or whoever is involved cx-edit restrictions on seamen. •^ll "M Missing Seaman Turned Up Unconscious In Philadelphia ; -:p • : Auto Bug Bites, Welfare Services Locates 'Scratch' FAMILY SIU WELFARE SERVICES KMItMER yOUk FR081EM IS OUR BUSINESS Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will as­ sure speedy transmission on all messages and faster serv­ ice for the men involved. FINAt DlSPATCl The death of the following farer has been reported to Seafarers Welfare Plan and $2,500 death benefit is being to his beneficiary. Sea­ the the paid a heart condition in Baltimore, Md., and was bux-ied in that city. A member of the SIU since 1938, Brother Anderson joined the Union in Nox-fulk and sailed in the deck department. His estate is admin- Carl Olof Anderson, 66: On May istered by Orbin Isaac of 1420 East 20, 1954, Brother Anderson died of Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md. * ' �'ii ' -\-r* •. W' -v^ir \* ^.;" .-^,^• Mi ,'• ft::'-: ::^;, •• 1 >^'''-: Formed two years ago to service Seafarers in ail matters pertaining to benefits under the Wel­ fare Plan, and to assist them in a variety pf other problems of personal concern, the Welfare Serv­ ices Department has proven its value to the mem­ bership rhony times over. As such it is a fitting counterpart to the SlU Welfare Plap which pro­ vides cosh benefits for Seafarers, Wherever and whenever a Sepfqrer getj^ into difficulty, or needs help on any of a score of per­ sonal matters, contact with the Welfare Services office will produce results that are generally un­ obtainable by the individual Seafarer with limited time and resources at hfs disposal. The large number of Seafarers who received help from Welfare ServiPes at one time or another in the past two years is the best testimonial to the value of this unique Union service. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 23, 1954 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XVI, No. 15 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONGRESS SUPPORTS NEW TANKER BILLS COAST UNIONS OPEN PACTS; ASK RAISES NEW LIBRARIES GO ABOARD SHIPS UNIONS FORM GROUPING FOR LA. POLITICS AFL DOCK UNION SETS CONVENTION MCS WINNER IN SHIP VOTE UNION WINS FIGHT FOR JOBLESS PAY DRY CARGO COMPANIES STARTING PAYMENT OF RETROACTIVE WAGES SIU WITNESSES TO CRASH WAIT DRY CARGO COMPANIES STARTING PAYMENT OF RETROACTIVE WAGES SIU WITNESSES TO CRASH WAIT TUG SALVAGE SIU VET 'MOON' KOUNS, 42, DIES OF HEART ATTACK 2 TANKER CO'S INK NEW PACT-OTHERS DUE ROBIN CREWS GET SAFETY AWARD PERMANENT, TEMPORARY '50-50' BILLS GAIN GROUND IN CONGRESS ASK US PAY CHANNEL COSTS FOR RUNAWAY-FLAG ORE SHIPS LEAKY RAFT, SEASICK CREW = CANCELLED TRIP US LIFTS BAN, OKAYS 12-SHIP SALE TO BRAZIL MA OKAYS ANOTHER TRANSFER JUNKMEN GET MARINER WORK STARTS TO PREVENT PANAMA SLIDE PR DOCK TIEUP STILL ON, NO BREAK SEEN FOREIGN FLAG SUBSIDY 'FAIR AND JUST' DEFYING THE SEA THE EVOLUTION OF THE STEAMSHIP FRANCE IS HOST TO GOLDEN CITY MOONLIGHT SHIP PROVISIONING IS CALMAR'S LATEST CAPER GOLDEN CITY HAS NEAR-MISS HURRICANE SAILS AGAIN AND AGAIN; CREW NEVER KNOWS WHERE, WHEN CREW RAVES ABOUT CHOW ON CHIWAWA; RECOMMENDS SHIP TO AMBITIOUS EATERS ALIEN VISA RULES EASED BY US SEAFARERS SHARE IN 9G SALVAGE SEAFARER PLANS QUIET RURAL LIFE MISSING SEAMAN TURNED UP UNCONSCIOUS IN PHILADELPHIA AUTO BUG BITES, WELFARE SERVICES LOCATES 'SCRATCH' Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/25/1954 1954 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/31ac4a7861dc1f12fb5b21b88efbedd8.PDF 70aa0fc713e9d2fca70d9aa0cc5bdf3a PDF Text Text SEAFARERS ^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • • • Rage 3 �T|ir» tt, i«8f SiEAF4HVRS t^OG Voting Rights Legislation Advances To Conference WASHINGTON—Members of a joint Senate-House conference committee have been named to iron out differences in the Administration-backed voting rights bill 'which has passed both houses in slightly different versions. The bill, which is designed to wipe out discrimination at the polls, ranks high on the legislative in states where discriminatory to register with state authorities priority list of the AFL-CIO tests have been used to keep before coming to a iederal The proposed 30 percent oil import quota recently recommended by a special subcommittee of the President's Maritime Advisory Commit­ tee could be of great help In Improving American-flag shipping. Such a quota, if adopted by the Government, would aimply provide that 30 percent of all crude oil and petroleum prodoota imported Into this country be resmwed for American-flag sh^ There is an urgent need for the adoption such a recommendation. and the Johnson Adminstration. Negroes from the polls. It provides examiner. strong guarantees against intimi­ The American-flag tanker fleet has dwindled to an alarming point. While most sontbern Demo­ President Johnson praised the Tankers under the U.S. flag must seek grain cargo, which has an impact crats followed the advice of House for rejecting, Z48-171, the dation of voters and persons at­ Virginia's Representative Wfl- on other segments of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, particularly the dry Republican substitute which, he tempting to register. cargo vessels, which would otherwise have a better chance to participate 11am M. Tuck, who expressed said, "would have seriously While the Senate bill finds that in the grain trade if they were not faced with the additional competition damaged and diluted the guaran­ poll taxes have been used'to dis­ the hope that all opponents of of tankers in that trade. voting rights legislation would tee of the right to vote." criminate and directs the Attorney vote for the GOP snbstltnte, Of the 123 million tons of crude and refined petroleum imported House Republican leaders shot General to challenge them in 20 of the southerners voted into the U.S. last year, American-flag tankers carried slightly more than court, the House bill would flatly back a statement attacking John­ both against the GOP anb- two percent. son's civil rights record as a sena- ban all poll taxes as a require­ stltute and for final passage ment for voting. This difference \or from Texas. But the President This situation, as the SIU has pointy out many times in the past, of the stronger bill. between the two bills is expected had the last word. requires Inunediate attention. The SIU has continuously fought for the Representative Hale B o g g s to be the thorniest problem for adoption of an oil quota, pointing out what could happen in a national He told a news conference (D.-La.), assistant majority leader, House and Senate conferees to that times have changed, his resolve. While poll taxes are pro­ brought the debate to a climax emergency when foreign-flag tankers would be diverted from U.S. foreign trade, thus preventing our nation's petroleum transportation responsibilities have changed hibited under the Constitution in when he rose to answer a colleague requirements from being met. In addition, we have shown that the "and I'm going to provide all federal elections, four states still from Louisiana who complained chief beneficiary of foreign-flag tanker paiiicipation in the import of the leadership that I can not­ levy them as a requirement for that his state was "maligned" by oil to the United States is the runaway ship operator. withstanding the fact that voting and local elections. the presumption in the bill that someone may point to a mis­ there has been discrimination. The runaway ship operators have attacked the proposed oil import take or a hundred mistakes The bill which was backed by quota, by maintaining that the proposed oil import quota would be "I wish I could say," he told a that I made in the past." the House GOP leadership had no hushed House, "that there has not discriminatory and that it would invite retaliation by .other nations The House bill is similar to the automatic "triggering" device for been discrimination. But unfortu­ against U.S. shipping. Senate bill in its provisions for appointment of federal registrars, nately it is not so." We have heard the hollow cry of discrimination by fdreign maritime federal examiners to register did not suspend literacy tests, and He told of areas of Louisiana nations before. And we've heard our o>^ State Department allege that required applicants to seek first voters and suspend literacy tests where only a handful of Negroes if U,S. shipping were favored, foreign nations would retaliate. In the are able to vote, and concluded: case of our nation's peteoleum transportation trade, the following facts "I shall support this bill because present a shocking picture: I believe the fundamental right to Fifty-five percent of Umted States oil and petroleum products are vote must be part of the great ex­ imported on the runaway Panamanian and Liberian-flag ships. periment in human progress under Norwegian-flag ships carry 17.8 percent of this country's total oil freedom which is America." imports and 17.3 percent of all U.S; imports. Remember, too, that U.S.Other voices from the South flag ships carry only 8.5 percent of this country's total foreign trade. were also raised for the bill. At the same time, Norwegian-fiag ships carry 42.7 percent of Norwegian The bill might be "drastic," The death of Adlai Stevenson "shocked and saddened" union trade,—and a considerable portion of the trade of other nations—or as critics charged. Representa­ members, AFL-CIO President George Meany said as he praised more than five times as much of their own national trade as Americantive Charles Weltner (D.-Ga.) Stevenson as "one of the great Americans of our generation" and flag ships do. Considering the trade only between the United States and said. But, he stressed, "the as "a true friend of workers everywhere." Norway, the figures are even more startling. American-flag vessels problem Is drastic, and the He noted that in the presidential campaigns of 1952 and 1956 carry only 1.9 percent of the trade between the United States and need Is drastic." "the labor movement clearly expressed its warm admiration and Norway, while Norwegian-flag vessels carry 82.1 percent of this trade, Before voting down the Republi­ or more than 40 times the amount carried by American vessels. affection" for Stevenson. can substitute bill, the House The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Meany said, "truly In view of all these facts, the SIU has stated before the Advisory amended it to Incorporate a poll believed in freedom and democracy; he had a complete hatred of tax ban identical to that in the Committee that it would be interesting to leam from the State Depart­ oppression and tyranny; he had a true love for his fellow man." Judiciary Committee bill—a move ment, for instance, just how much more a country like Norway could which lost the support (rf some retaliate against us. To say that the proposed oil import quota ought to From President Johnson and world leaders down to the man southerners from poll tax states. be scrapped, ps has been urged by its opponents, on the grounds that in the street came tributes to Stevenson. On the key vote, only 115 Re­ there might be some form of retaliation is sheer nonsense. The quota He imparted "nobility to public life," Johnson said, calling on publicans and 56 Democrats sup­ program remains a simple solution to a vital problem, the rejuvenation the nation to "weep for one who was a friend, who was a guide ported the substitute bill. It- was of the U.S.-flag tanker fleet to all mankind." opposed by 227 Democrats and 21 Republicans. AFL-CIO Mourns Stevenson's Death Meany Urges ICFTU Action In Fight For World Freedom AMSTERDAM—^Free world union delegates attending the Eighth World Congress of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, held here recently, heard AFL-CIO President George Meany call"*" AFL-CIO delegetei to the Eighth Worlel Congress of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions In Amsterdam listen attentively to discussion in Amsteidam, Hollend. The American delegation included (l-r) James Suffridge, president, Retail Clerin; Joseph Keenan, president, Electrical Workers; Richard Walsh, president, Theatrical Stage Employees; Paul Hall, president, SlUNA; Hunter Wharton, president. Operating Engineers; Edward Carlough, president Sheet Metal Workers; A. Philip Randolph, president. Sleeping Car Porters; and Jay Lovestone, director, AFL-CIO International AfFairs Department. SlUNA president Hall, who is an AFL-CIO vice president, served on the Finance and Administration committee of the Eighth ICFTU Congress. upon the organization to free mankind from poA^rty and to free the more than one billion people livng imder dictatorship. SlUNA President Paul Hall, who Is an AFL-CIO "Vice President, at­ tended the ICFTU World Congress as a member of the delegation from the U.S. labor federation. Freedom A Necessity Speaking for North American workers, Meany said, "we firmly believe that any social system which Is maintained at the price of degrading human dignity and debasing living conditions is too costly from the human point of view." He told the leaders of labor organ­ izations from throughout the free world that "when the ICFTU helps woikers anywhere in the world to build effective free unions, we are making a definite contribution to world peace. Permanent peace can only come where men are free. Free unions are the hallmarks of a free society," Meany de­ clared. He said further "we must never forget that what unites us in this historic Congress is far stronger than that which may at one time or another divide us." The AFL-CIO delegation to the ICFTU Congress was headed by Meany and included AFL-CIO Vice Presidents Walter P. Reuther, Joseph D. Keenan, Paul L. Phillips, James A. Suffridge, Joseph Curran, A. Philip Randolph, Herman D. Renin, Richard F. Walsh, Paul Hall, Lee W. Minton and K^rl F. Feller. Also in ttie delegation were Hunter P. Wharton, president. Operating Engineers; Edward F. Carlough, president. Sheet Metal Workers; Max Greenberg, presi­ dent, Retail, Wholesale & Dept. Store Union; John McCartin, as­ sistant to the president. Plumbers 8t Pipe Fitters; Jay Lovestone, di­ rector, and Ernest Lee, assistant director, AFL-CIO Department of International Affairs. •I J y.i �ti, il^ House-Senate SlU Urges Govt. Action Conferees OK On Oil Import Quota Plan Medicare Draft To Aid U.S. Tanker Fleet WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica sharply challenged assertions by international oil company spokesmen that an House and Senate conferees have concluded work on a final draft of a medicare bill which will include social security oil import quota for American-flag merchant vessels would be discriminatory and benefits and nursing home benefits, a supplementary medic^ would invite retaliation by present oil import program, as American vessels can hardly b* Insurance program, and higher"^ foreign maritime nations. well as to members of the House said to constitute 'discrimination' monthly social security- pen­ cluding tips as wages for social Merchant Marine Committee, Sen­ against the flags of legitimate ma­ A proposal that 30% of ate Commerce security taxes. However, the com­ sions. Committee, Joint Approval of the final text of the medicare bill has already been announced by the conferees. Every indication points to a prompt ratification of the confer­ ence agreement by the Senate and the House, which would then send the bill to President Johnson for his signature by the end of next week. No major obstacle to final agree­ ment was expected in the wake of the bill's 68-21 passage by the Senate. It passed the House three months ago in slightly different form, 313-115 thus prompting the need for a conference committee to iron out the final draft. promise agreement stipulates that only the employees share of the tax would be payable. The em­ ployer will be exempt from pay­ ing half of the tax on tip earnings. Specialist costs Deleted While the final version of the bill is reported to conform in all fundamental aspects-to President Johnson recommendations, mem­ bers of the conference committee were said to have deleted from the bill an amendment adopted by the Senate which would have in­ cluded as part of the basic hospital insurance benefit, payment of physician specialist services nor­ mally billed by the hospital, such as a radiologist. The administra­ President Johnson hailed the tion and labor had strongly sup­ Senate action as "a great day for ported the adoption of this amend­ America." It means, he said, that ment. "older citizens will no longer have to fear that illness will wipe out The most direct attack on the their savings, eat up their income, health care program as the Senate and destroy lifelong hope of passed the bill was an amendment dignity and independence." proposed by Senator Carl T. Curtis (R.-Neb.) to kill the medicare sec­ Persons already on the social tions of the bill. It was decisively security retirement rolls are as­ beaten, 64-26. sured of a 7 percent increase in monthly benefits retroactive to Jan. The closest major vote was on 1, 1965. another Curtis amendment—to tie Conferees voted to provide part the deductible amount which each payment for an additional 30 days person must pay toward his hospi­ of hospital care after a patient ex­ tal expense to his previous year's hausts the 60 days allowed for each Income. Under the House and Sen­ Illness. The patient would pay $10 ate bills, there is a $40 deductible for each day of the extended care, for hospitalization. The attempt to with the government paying the set a "means test" for social se­ difference. The House bill had no curity hospital benefits was beaten, provision for more than 60 days of 52-40. hospitalization; the Senate bill had On final passage, 55 Democrats allowed unlimited hospitalization at and 18 Republicans voted for the the $10-a-day rate. Senate medicare billr 14 Republi­ Also included in the bill is a cans an seven Democrats were labor-supported provision for in­ opposed. I all crude oil and petroleum products imported into this country be reserved for American-flag ships was pre­ sented to the President's Mari­ time Advisory Committee at its last meeting on June 21 by a subcommittee consisting of Theo­ dore W. Kheel, New York City labor-management arbitrator; Lane Kirkland, executive assistant to AFL-CIO President George Meany, and J. Paul St. Sure, president of the Pacific Maritime Association. The proposal had been attacked as discriminatory by Joseph Andreae, general manager of the marine department of the Hum­ ble Oil Company, which is the chief domestic affiliate of Stand­ ard Oil of New Jersey. Esso is the largest operator of runaway tankers which are owned or controlled by American inter­ ests but registered under the fiags of Panama,. Liberia, or Honduras. The SlU rebuttal was set forth in a statement sent on July 12 to ail members of the Maritime Ad­ visory Committee, which was cre­ ated by President Johnson a year ago to recommend solutions to the problems besetting the American maritime industry. The committee consists of Sec­ retary of C6mmerce John T. Con­ nor, chairman; Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz, and 15 nonGovernment representatives of maritime management, labor and the public. The SIU representa­ tive on the Committee is its inter­ national president, Paul Hall. Copies of the SIU statement were sent to the Department of the Interior, which administers the ritime nations." Economic Committee and other The SIU, in its presentation, also Government agencies. made the following points; The SIU noted in its statement • Runaway operators have that Panamanian and Liberian- frequently threatened to trans­ flag vessels, according to the latest fer their ships from runaway Maritime Administration statistics, flags to the flags of other for­ carry 55% of all of our imported eign countries, completely be­ oil and petroleum products, and yond the reach of American that the only legitimate maritime authorities. This, the SIU nation transporting a significant said, makes a mockery of the volume of these imports is Nor­ theory of "effective control" way, which carries 17.8%. Ameri­ which is supported by our de<? can-flag tankers carry only 2.3%. partments of State and De­ fense, and which holds that The SIU pointed out that these runaways will be avail­ American-flag ships now carry able to the United States in less than 2% of the trade be­ time of war or national emer­ tween the United States and gency. Norway, and none of the tanker cargoes moving be­ • The ability of the the run­ away operators to evade th« tween these two countries, 52% tax on corporate earn­ and declared that "in view of ings, paid by domestic Ameri­ these facts, it would be inter­ can companies, not only en­ esting to learn from the State ables these operators to es­ Department, for instance, just cape making a full and fair how much more a country like contribution to the American Norway could 'retaliate' economy, but gives them an against us." unwarranted competitive ad­ The State Department has con­ vantage over domestic ship sistently supported the position of operators and domestic oil the oil companies in holding that companies. an oil. quota for American-flag • Whereas American-flag ves­ vessels would invite discrimination sels reduce our balance of again American shipping. payments deficit by $1 biUion "The simple fact," the SIU de­ a year, the runaways help to clared, "is that an oil Import quota create a deficit of a billion aside possibly from Norway would a year in the petroleum fall primarily on those vessels trades, thus wiping out tho which are owned by Americans contributions of the Americanbut registered under spurious flags flag fleet in this area. in order to evade American wages, The SIU lu-ged in its statement working conditions, taxes and other legal obligations. Such ac­ that, in addition to advocating an tion against ships which are really (Continued on page 18) Major Cains Won In SIU Taxi Pact CHICAGO—^Taxi worker members of Democratic Union Organizing Committee Local 777 of the SIU-Transportation, Services and Allied Workers District, voted overwhelmingly to end their 23-day strike and • Striking taxi drivers and garage workers of DUOC Local 777 of the SlU-Transportation Serv­ ices and Allied Workers District picket outside Yellow Cab Company Garage No. 3 in Chicago in support of better wages and working conditions. DUOC members who work for the Checker and Yellow Cab companies recently voted to accept a new contract with important gains in commissions, wages and benefits. The new pact ended a 23-day walkout by the 6,000 taxi workers. return to work after winning a new three-year contract •with substantial gains in commis­ sions, pensions and medical bene­ fits. The 6,000 DUOC cab drivers and garage workers hit the bricks on June 26 in front of Yellow and Checker cab company garages when the owners refused to negoti­ ate a satisfactory contract. The cab union's new three-year contract pushes commissions for drivers up to a maximum of 47V^ percent and achieved an Important break-through on pensions, estab­ lishing payments of $82.50 per month for drivers and inside men. The new pension plan represents an increase of $45 per month over the old pension agreement. The two cab companies also agreed to contribute toward the establishment of a diagnostic clinic which will offer complete medical services to taxi workers and their dependents. DUOC members also gained a 50 percent increase in hospitalization benefits as well as major gains in sick pay, surgical and survivor benefits. The cost of the improved welfare program in the new contract will be paid for by the employers. The new agreement provides that garage workers will now work a reduced work week with no loss in pay. Other contract gains include breakdown pay on the basis of $17.50 a day and $17.^0 per day in accident pay. Drivers and Inside men will be eligible to collect all increases in commissions, wages and other pay­ ments retroactively to April 1 under the terms of the new con­ tract. Contract talks with the cab com­ panies began right after Local 777 overwhelmingly turned back a raiding attempt by the Teamsters Union. In an NLRB representa­ tion election in May, the SIUaffiliate whipped the Teamsters by a three-to-one margin. More than 5,000 cab workers took part in the election. �CJS'' Pac* Foar Sf;AFAREW9 hoc Union Pensions Awarded To 13 Veteran iViembers Bell Fuller Thirteen additional SIU veterans have joined the growing ranks of Seafarers whose retirement years are protected by a lifetime of $150 monthly pension checks. The thirteen additional pensioners are Samuel Tate, 63, Theodore Popa, 56, John Bridge, 61, Brougham Savage, 65, John >•S. Zee, 65, Vincente Remolar, Jersey with his wife Phoebe. He point, Virginia. He last sailed for 65, Gorden Bell, 58, Woodrow last sailed for the New York Cen­ the Pennsylvania- Railroad Com­ Tote Bridge Sovoge Zee pany. tral Bailroad. Zeller joined the RMR in the Zee joined the SIU Inland Boat­ Receiving best wishes for smooth sailing during his retire­ mens Union in the port of Chicago, Port of New York, sailing as a ment years Seafarer Vincente Remolar (left) accepts his first sailing as a member of the deck member of the-deck department. department. He and his wife Mary Born in New York, he Rves in Union pension check from SIU rep Ed Mooney at New York continue to make their home in headquarters. Remolar, who sailed in the steward depart­ Chicago. He last sailed for Hannah ment, last paid off the J^leo City (Sea-Land). He plans to Inland Waterways. retire on his SIU pension to his homo in New York. Remolar sailed as a member of the steward department after sign­ ing up with the SIU in the port of Savannah. A native of the sunny Phillipine Islands, he now makes his home in New York City with his wife Juliana. He last shipped out aboard the Azalea City. Montoya Bratkowski Bell joined the SIU in the port By Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atkmfic of Norfolk, sailing as a member of Brooklyn with his wife Catherine. the engine department. Born in He last sailed for the New York North Carolina, he still makes his Central Railroad. SIU Headquartem In Brooklyn was the scene last week of. a mass out­ home there in the city of MooreBrady sailed as a member of door raUy held by the New York Taxi Drivers' Organizing Committee.head. He last sailed aboard the the steward department after join­ The hackmen are engaged in an all out fight to have a union represent De Soto. ing the SIU in the port of Mobile, them. Seafarers are fully supporting the cabbies in their efforts to win Fuller signed on with the SIU Alabama. Born in Maryland, he decent wages and working conditions. The TDOC won a majority Railway Marine Region in the port now makes his home in Lake of the garages contested in an NLRB election held this week. of New York, sailing as a deck­ Charles, Louisiana with^ his wife The rally was a resounding success as a huge turnout of cabbies at­ hand. Born in Brooklyn, he con­ Dorothy. He last shipped out tended the meeting. tinues to make his home there with aboard the Cabins. New York his wife Alice. He last sailed for Montoya signed on with the SIU Shipping is exceptionally good in New York, with a shortage in all the Bush Terminal Railroad Com­ in the port of New York, shipping ratings. The outlook for the coming weeks is very favorable. Gerald pany. out as a member of the steward Graff has been making the rounds in the New York hall this week Callis sailed as a deckhand after department. Bom in the Phillljoining the RMR in the port of pines, he now lives in New Orleans. after paying off the Sohin Goodfellow. While working around the house, Gerry fell, through a storm window and injured his right wing. Norfolk. Born in Redart, Virginia, He last sailed aboard the Halcyon Israel Ramos and his old buddy Ramon Agular are both on the New he and his wife Mary now make Panther. York scene. Israel piled off the Beauregard and Ramon paid off the their home in the town of NewBratkowski sailed as a barge Bienville. Both are ready to take any good runs that hit the board. In captain after joining the SIU In­ to coUect his vacation money was T. Murphy." Murph is renewing old land Boatmens Union in the port acquaintances after getting off the Express Baltimore. of Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Boston Baltimore, he continues to make as a bosun. Angel Rosa says that Shipping is moving at a fair he's ready to go again. his home there with his wife clip in Boston and is expected to Margeret. Balltmore pickup iij the coming weeks. High on the list of oldtimers around Seafarers in Balitmore have the hall is 20-year Union man found that shipping is proceeding John Kulaa who last shipped out on the slow bell but is expected SIU Safety Director Joe Algina as a oiler aboard the Steel Navi­ to pick up some steam in the next participated in a four-day ses­ gator. John says those long trips (Continued on page 23) sion of the Labor Conference are okay, but this time he's going . which met in Puerto Rico recently to wait for a coast hugger. Also to discuss safety conditions both off the Steel Navigator is Midge on and off the job. An impressive McDonald, another 20-year SIU array of safety programs and de­ veteran. Midge, who sails as an July 23, '65 Vol. XXVII, No. 15 vices were studied and evaluated Official Publication of the SIUNA AB, is going to try to get on the Lakes & Inland Waters by the conference which included Island Boats for the summer so Atlantic, Gulf, District. AFL-CIO labor delegations from such wide­ that he can be near his family. Executive Board spread home bases as Canada, Everybody around the hall was PAUI, HAIJ,. President California, Colorado and Puerto glad to see that Kenny La Rose, a CAL TANNDI EAHL SHEPARD Rico. Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President 16-year man, is out of drydock and Al. KERR LINDSEV WILLIAMS anxious to get back to sea. Kenny The Seafarers International Vice-President last sailed aboard the Sea Pioneer ROB.Sec.-Treas. Union and the Puerto Rico Federa­ A. MATTHEWS AL TAHveR as OS. Vice-President tion of Labor sponsored the Con­ Vice-President HERBERT BRAND ference in conjunction with the PhUadelphia Director of Organizing and Puerto R i c a n Department of Publications The shipping situation in Phila­ Labor and other civic and labor managing Editor: MIKE POLLACK; Asst delphia is holding steady and organizations. Daniel 2Mler, member of NATHAN SKYER; Staff Writers: should be picking up in the next Editor: ROBERT ABONSOM. PETE CARMEN; RQBEM the SlU-Railway Marine The Conference passed a resolu­ couple of weeks. Old timer John HILCROM; Art Editor: BERNARD SEAMAN. Region, (right) sports a tion extending its congratulations Sriialler is telling everybody that to President Johnson for "his big smile as he receives his he's raring to go. John will'take dynamic safety program for first $150 SIU pension the first baker's job available. federal employees and for his check from SlU-RMR re­ Richard Slor just piled off the recognition of the role of labor Globe Progress after two years siid gional director G. PT unions in occupational safety." is now looking forward to taking Published biweekly ef the headquert«r McGinty. Zeller last sailed If** ^"•'••'••International Union, At Conference members also a vacation with his family. John . S"!*' Lakes and Inland Wateis as a deckhand for the New District# 67S Fourth Avenue, promised to support and cooperate Shannon reports that he's had Brooklyn, APL-CIO, NY, 11232. Tel. HVaclnth WtaS. York Central, and will with "all labor unions having some real good poker hands lately. Second class postage paid at the Post. ... oklyn, • spend his retirement years federal employee members," in He • swears that the Geheva is of-— Aug. 24. 1»12. with, hit wife, Catherine, in their efforts to achieve safety the best around. After getting ofl' I2f goals outlined by the President. , Brooklyn. . the Glohe Cjurier wh^re he sailed Fuller, 51, William G. Callis, 61, Daniel Zeller, 65, Paul Brady, 65, Calixto Montoya, 65, Zygmunt B. Bratkowski, 52. Tate joined the SIU in the port of Savannah, Georgia, sailing as Callis Brady a messman in the steward depart­ ment. Born in Morgantown, North Carolina, he still makes his home there with his wife Dora. He last sailed aboard the Kyska. Popa sailed as a bosun in the deck department after joining the SIU in the port of Philadelphia. Born in the state of Ohio, he now makes his home in Cleveland. He last shipped out aboard the Wild Ranger. Bridge signed on with the SIU Inland Boatmens Union in the port of Houston, Texas where^ he sailed as a member of the deck department. Born in Philadelphia, he now makes his home in Corpus Christi, Texas with his wife June. He last sailed for the G&H Towing Company. Savage sailed as a member of the deck department after joining the SIU Railway Marine Region in the port of New York. A native of Great Britain's Isle of Man, he now lives in Cliffside Park, New Cabbies Rally At N.Y. Hall Conference On Safety Held In Puerto Rico SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Theodore Popa (left) receives his first $150 monthly pension check from SIU Cleveland port agent Stan Wares. A veteran member of the deck department, Popa is planning to retire to his home in Cleveland. His last ship was the Wild ^Ranger (Waterman). i\ AI I 'i 1:. i| �m ifM MTD Charges 8 Co's 'thwarf Contract Talks M rtf^nn SlEjlFAklERt ' SlU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid — June, 1965 CLAIMS AMOUNT PAID $ 67,626.44 Hospital Benefits 8395 78,982.45 33 The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, has charged that the efforts to resolve the Death Benefits 113,100.00 eurrent •collective bargaining dispute in maritime which has immobilized more than 100 Pension-Disability Benefits 754 vessels is "being thwarted by a handful of willful shipping company .officials, representing Maternity Benefits 8,582.06 44 Just eight companies, who^ 111,435.25 Dependent Benefits 863 have refused to conclude are affected. Hall urged the "eight ness to partieipate in such meet­ Optical Benefits 482 6,327.35 agreements with any of the companies involved in the current ings at any time. Out-Patient Benefits 4,114 32,912.00 maritime unions whose contracts dispute to sit down immediately "Certainly, no issue can bp re­ 1,412 •re now open for renegotiation." with the union representatives and solved unless there is an honest, Vacation Benefits 472,279.80 to stay with a discussion of the face-to-face meeting, across the MTD President Paul Hall said issues until they are resolved." table, of the parties involved.TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION In a statement forwarded from Sharp Contrast 16,097 $891,245.35 Amsterdam, Holland, where he had "The companies involved have BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... been attending the International The MTD president's statement attempted to cover their unwilling­ Confederation of Free Trade Un­ added: "The position of these ness to negotiate by charging that ion Congress as an AFL-CIO eight shipping companies is in one of the unions involved — the delegate, that "this situation is of sharp contrast to that of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ grave concern to the Maritime hundreds of other American ship­ ciation — has a fixed position on Trades Department which repre­ ping companies both subsidized three specific issues. The fact is sents hundreds of thousands of and unsubsidized, operating some that there are many issues In­ •workers who are dependent upon 700 passenger, dry cargo apd volved in the dispute between By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer the maritime Industry for their tanker vessels from the Atlantic, MEBA and these companies and livelihoods." Gulf and Pacific Coast ports which the companies have refused to "It is of particular concern at have either concluded agreements negotiate on any of them. this time when a tripartite effort with all of the maritime unions This column reviews the various benefit programs for SIU members "These tactics of the ship­ on the part of maritime labor, whose contracts have been open, owners have created a climate of to help our brothers obtain those which they are eligible for without un. management and the government or else are in the process of distortion and confusion as to the is being made to find ways and negotiating such agreements while underlying causes of the dispute, necessary delay. We realize that the wide range of benefits available means of strengthening and im­ their vessels, meanwhile, remain and this distortion has been com­ under the SIU welfars program makes it hard for many of our members proving the American-flag mer­ free to sail. pounded by the National Maritime to keep track of specific plans. In response to many questions, we will chant fleet." the MTD president "The very nature of this situa­ Union "president who has publicly again review the maternity, hospital and optical benefits which are said. tion makes it obvious that this attacked MEBA as 'irresponsible.' provided for membership use. "It is most unfortunate that this totally unnecessary strike was pre­ This has encouraged the ship­ MATERNITY BENEFIT. Those seamen who have 90 days of seaeffort is being thwarted by a hand­ cipitated and is being perpetuated owner to maintain his adamant time in the calendar year prior to the birth of a child and one day's only because of the refusal of the position. ful of willful shipping company seatime in. the six months prior to the birth of a child, are eligible officials, representing just eight eight companies involved to nego­ "The eight companies involved companies who have refused to tiate the issues. under the Plan for a $200 maternity benefit when their wives give in this strike are not only all conclude agreements with any of "The simple fact is that these subsidized operators, but are birth, provided they present proper proof and claims within one year the maritime unions whose con­ eight companies have refused, among the largest beneficiaries of tracts are now open for renegotia­ despite the urgings of federal the government's subsidy program. of the birth. In those cases where there are multiple births (twins, tion." The eight companies are: medistion officials, even to meet As such they have a special re­ triplets, etc.), there is provision for an individual maternity bentfit of United States Lines, Lykes for meaningful discussions with sponsibility to attempt to resolve $200 for each child. Brothers, Moore-McCormack Lines, union representatives. During the the issues which are standing in For births occurring on and after August 1, 1962, delivery by ceasaGrace Lines, Farrell Lines, past several weeks, as a matter of the way of full operation of the rean section shall be reimbursed in accordance with the hospital and Bloomfield Steamship Company, fact, actual meetings between the American-flag fleet. If these offi­ surgical fee as specified in the Schedule of Dependents' Benefits. In Prudential Lines, and Gulf and management and union representa­ cials continue with their 'publicSouth American Steamship Com­ tives have totalled no more than be-damned' attitude, certainly addition, an applicant must present proof of marriage and a photo­ pany. a few hours, although the union their subsidization by public money static copy of the baby's birth certificate. The birth certificate must In behalf of the hundreds of representatives have on numerous might well be open to question contain the name of both parents. thousands of maritime workers who occassions indicated their readi­ and scrutiny." An eligible seaman's wife is en­ which is known as the In-H::3pital titled to the maternity benefit if Benefit. Each of these is dealt her husband dies during her preg­ with separately below. nancy, and may also claim the $I.OO-a-Day Hospital Benefit— maternity benefit if her husband is at sea at the time the child is Eligibility for this benefit requires born. A seaman is eligible for this one day's seatime in tlie ye.>r prior benefit only if the child is born in to admittance to the hospital. This the Continental United States or benefit has been in effect from its territories — Puerto Rico and the day that the Seafarers Welfare the Virgin Islands. Tlie only ex­ Plan came into existence. ception to this is Canada, which S.'S.OO-a-Day Hospital Benefit— is also covered under this benefit. The eligibility rule for this benefit Lastly, if an eligible seaman dies requires a seaman to have had 90 before his wife gives birth, the days of employment in the calen­ benefit shall be paid even though dar year prior to his admittance the child is born more than 90 days to the hospital, as well as one day's after the deceased employee's last employment in the six-month employment. period preceding his admission. He OPTICAL BENEFIT. Eligibility will then receive $3 GO per day for for this benefit is the same as the period of time that he is hos­ for the maternity benefit. The pro­ pitalized. gram provides for the following: $8.00-a-Day Hospital Benefit— A pre-election rally conducted by the New York Taxi Drivers Organizing Committee lAFLOne pair of eyeglasses every two This payment actually falls under CIO) was held at the SlU headquarters in Brooklyn last week. These photos show part of the years, except in cases requiring the S & A benefit program but is 600 New York cab drivers who heard speakers uge a "yes" vote for the TDOC. The AFLglasses more frequently due to paid in the hospital to the individ­ CIO unit scored an overwhelming victory in an NLRB election held this week. Among those pathological reasons, in which case ual. Many eligibles become con­ the additional glasses may be au­ fused and feel that this is an addressing the meeting were SlU rep Ed Mooney, Harry Van Arsdale, Jr., president of the thorized by the trustees. The un­ $8.00-a-day hospital in - patient New York City Central Labor Council; Michael Mann, AFL-CIO regional director; Michael derstanding is that the frames will benefit. Under the hospital benefit Sampson, Utility Workers president; Peter Ottley, President, Local 144, Building Service Em­ be those known as "Shell Ful- section of the Plan it is, but it ployes; and Chris Plunkett, TDOC director. Vue," with lenses of the required falls under the S & A rules. prescription. The cost of fancy A patient is entitled to tills frames, tri-focal lenses, sunglasses, and the like, shall be paid by the benefit during the time he or she eligible. The optical benefit is is a patient in any USPHS Hospi­ available and extended to eligible tal or an approved private hospital dependents under the same rules in the US, Puerto Rico, the Virgin as those governing the eligible sea­ Islands or Canada. This benefit is man. Safety glasses for dependent payable from the first day of hos­ children also may be provided, pitalization but not for a period to exceed 39 weeks. however. SlU Benefit Programs Outlined SlU Hosts N.Y. Taxi Union-Rally HOSPITAL BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLES: Eligibility for hospi­ tal benefits is the same as out­ lined above. The hospital benefit program is actually broken down into three items, consisting of a $1.00-a-day hospital benefit, a $3.00-a-day hospital benefit, and an $8.00-a-day hospital benefit. The hospital benefits of $1.00-aday and $3.00-a-day are paid to patients who qualify for as long a period as they remain a patient in the hospital, regardless of the length of stay. In some cases, par­ ticularly those of chronic illness, this period has extended for as long as seven and eight years. �Pa«» iHx Jair 2S, INi 5® A F AR E'R S L O « {Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only in the SlU Atlantic Gtdf Lakes and Inland Waters District.) July 3 to July 16, 1965 Total job calls during the past two weeks amounted to department benefited "most from the decline in reg­ 1^92 men, virtually unchanged from the preceding istrations because at the same time it was the only de­ partment to experienice a rise in the number of men period's total of 1,391. Class A and Class B men who shipped. The number of members answering deck shipped out during the past period totaled 1,186 men, and department calls remained steady, while engine depart­ thus represented a slight increase over the earlier period, ment jobs dropped slightly. when 1,176 Class A and Class B men shipped out. The seniority picture snowed little or no change from During the same two periods, registrations of Class A period to period. Class A men still account for 49%, and Class B men decreased by 980 seamen. As a result of the men shipped. Class Bjnen increased by 1% to the job situation brightened appreciably. 36% while Class C seamen dipped 1% and now account This decrease in new registrations along with the hold­ for 15% of the Seafarers shipped. ing of the high level of men shipped has helped to cut into A port by port analysis shows considerable variation the number of men registered on the beach. The overall in performance. New York and Houston, both of which figure for this category dropped from 3,539 to 3,522 sea­ have high levels of men shipped indicate little change men. Of this total, 1,412 were in the deck department, from last time. Mobile and Seattle shipping became 1.079 were in the Engine department and 1,031 in the tighter, while New Orleans and Wilmington took up the Steward department. slack. A department breakdown of registrations shows that Total Shioping-Activity rose again this period,'increas­ all three departments marked a decline when contrasted ing from 209 to 220. Sign-Ons increased by 9 rising from with the previous period. The Engine department rang 38 to 47. There were 3 more Pay-offs and 1 less In-transit up the sharnest dron which was followed bv the Deck than there were 2 weeks ago. and Steward departments in that order. The Steward Reqistered CLASS A TOTALS Boston I'ew York I'iiiladeiphia naltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa rTobile Orleans Touston Wilmington t-an Francisco Seattle TOTALS my _M. Port Bos NY Phil Bai Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hou Wil SP Sea TOTALS 1-8 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 6 e 6 3 ~24 DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS ALL 2 22 10 14 13 i 13 ' 5 1 1.5 ! .33 33 4 28 15 1 206 Shipped CLASS C 1 TOTAL Shipped GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP1 3 Al.L A B 3 ALL 1 2 I 2 2 3 ALL 1 1> 3 1 0 2 0 1 3 0 1" 1 ' 2 0 2 8 11 19 56 30 3 56 1 15 14 30' 0 12 41 8 0 2 4 6 8 6 3 2 4 6 0 2 3 0 6 6 0 1 1 14 7 6 1 14 1 4 1 0 2 10 8 0 10 1 8 0 2 2 8 3 4 0 5 0 3 2 2 5 0 1 1 3 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 14 0 5 2 7, 0 7 3 -11 14 0 1 51 40 0 1 0 40 51! 3 18 21 20 27 4 2 7 37 17 37, 0 9 42 22 3 42 8 18 11 0 1 1 9 10 1 6 10 0 3 5 1 9 3 45 5 6 10 13 24 45 20 10 18 29 15 29 1 3 13 7 13 1 4 5 10, 0 2 1 10 5 1 154 27 1 269 25 89 77 "1 191i 1 27 41 1 69 269 191 CLASS B Registered Shipped CLASS A Shipped ClASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 Al.L 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 2 1 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0, 17 38 5 60 1 27 3 39 2 7 13 7 21 9 14 23 0 14 3 17 0 8 9 0 7 1 5 8, 9 16 0 1 6 13 4 23 1 7 16 1 8 io 3 14 0 8 2 lo! 2 8 1 10 0 11 0 8 1 2 1 3 1 4 3 7, 0 7 0 7 1 0 2 0 8 10 1 1 1 2 1 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0. 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 1 0 2 15 2 19 0 5 8 3 3 5 3 9 10 0 13 1 6 20 1 27 3 17 5 25 13 20 16 41' 45 5 27 5 11 29 5 45 3 20 19 23 12 38 39 5 25 11 41 0 4 2 8 3 2 llj 6 3 6 3 12 3 7 2 3 1 7 19 3 29 3 15, 4 5 8 8 15 7 16 26 2 3 0 9 0 9 2 6 10 8 4 1 11 7 0 5 1 1 55 178 26 1 260 17 103 56 1 176 44 141 30 1 215 12 97 68 1 177 Registered CLASS A Battoa. 1 0 1 A Naw .Yaafc .... 17 4 20 43 Philadalpbia.. 5 4 8 17 iaitimora .... 4 3 '7 14 Narfolfc ...... 3 3 4 10 Jacksoavllla .. 0 0 11 11 Tam|M 0 0 4 4 3 •i 13 Naw Orlaaat.. 13 4' 10 8 31 Hauften 10 13 0 20 5 43 Saa Franchce. 2 5 4 4 15 SaaNia 1 1 4 4 TOTALS ... 49 47 104 220 Wiiaiinftea .. 7 Registered On The Beaeh CLASS A CLASS 8 GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 6 10 1 10 4 24 0 3 5 8 19 105 80 128 28 236 1 26 49 76 6 20 13 13 6 32 0 5 20 2s 1 21! 34 69 9 112 5 14 32 51 2 20 9 14 2 25 1 4 15 20 1 9 9 9 0 18 2 7 9 18 0 2 1 3 0 4 0 1 3 4 1 22 30 26 5 61 2 4 21 27 1 92 59 79 9 147 3 32 52 87 88 57 9 82 15 154 6 25 39 70 1 20 17 19 3 39 0 7 8 15 98 25 24 17 2 44 4 8 18 30 3 26 23 23 8 54 2 19 10 31 69 1 529 367 492 91 "l 950 26 156 280 1 462 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Poif Shipped CLASS B ped S A 1 OC GRO'ip GROUP o 1 3 ALL 1 3 2 4 .1 3 12 0 1 1 31 3.5 75 3 9 10 9 6 6 3 15 0 3 7 3 11 2 16 0 5 9 4 2 0 6 0 8 5 1 0 5 6 1 5 7 0 2 0 2 0 1 4 9 10 3 22 2 4 9 12 23 6 4.6 0 17 16 20 34 5 59 10 8 14 3 4 2 9 0 2 2 16 20 3 39. 4 11 13 3 10 5 18 0 8 7 114 lf5 46 1 20 ' 89 97 fmf Sifd la Off Oat Traai. TOTAL DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B 00 00 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . naitimore ... Norfolk .., •Tacksonville . Tampa Mobile TTew Orleans. T'ouston Wilmington '"-n Francisco Flattie Ship AcfiWfy TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A ClASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL A 1 B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 1 0 2 1 0 2 3 5 9 16 1 2 2 1 4 0 2 11 39 9 23 11 73 51 96 12 159 8 44 45 971| 9 0 1 0 6 16 2 1 19 2 23 0 10 14 24 0 i! 14 0 1 10 1 25 12 72 6 90 3 27 19 49 0 1 2 J 102 7 3 20 6 16 2 24 1 10 7 18 0 2 2 3 4 4 9 1 8 0 9 2 8 3 13 0 0 1 1 1 3 1 5 1 3 0 4 0 1 1 2 0 1 3 13 2 9 3 25 8 18 32 0 6 5 7 12 0 7 11 45 4 41 11 97 24 64 10 98 5 34 37 76 0 4 8 12 41 39 12 92 14 73 2 89 5 39 41 85 0 0 7 0 0 11 0 18 9 7 4 20, 4 6 1 11 1 13 10 24 26 15 24 65 6 31 6 43i 3 7 14 24 1 0 1 2 7 10 2 19 7 3 39, 2 12 4 18 _ 1. 3 33 39 1 JIS 215 177 75 1 467 146~"445 55"| 646 34 205 194 1 433 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 1 3 ALL' 1-s 2 0 2 0 3 1 0 1 2 0 10 4 19 37 0 1 8 9 7 5 2 4 11 1 0 5 6 0 6 9 24 1 9 0 11 12 0 3 0 1 4 0 1 5 6 0 1 2 1 4 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 4 10 0 0 6 6 0 7 19 14 41 3 0 39 42 3 7 8 8 29 4 ,4 12 20 1 1 2 1 4 1 0 3 4 1• 8 10 3 27 2 3 4 9 5 2 4 1 10 1 0 8 9 1 62 42 79 1 207 15 9 105 1 129 18 Registered CLASS A _ OROUF I 2 3 ALL 114 165 46 I 325 "56 178 26 1 260 ~86 42 79 I 267 256 385 151 j 792 GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 2 1 2 3 ALL 1 1 0 0 1 ""0 0 0 0 6 5 45 0 1 9 9 20 0 4 4 7 0 2 2 3 6 0 6 11 0 4 2 5 7, 6 0 4 1 1 2 1 1 3 4; 0 0 1 0 1 1> 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 7. 0 7 8 0 2 1 5 2 39- 47 42 6 11 10 18 27, 7 13 11 8 9 29 7 0 4 • 4' 7 0 3 2 1 6 7 1 31 0 10 6 10 4 _ 6 10 2 3 2 4 57 43 79 1 197 16 "^13 M 1 127 Registered CLASS B GROUP 12 3 ALf. 20 89 17 103 15 9 52 261 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS A Shipped CLASS C GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B C 0 0 ~1 1 e 1 1 0 2 16 18 45 6 18 0 0 8 6 7 4 6 0 0 1 1 11 6 1 0 1 1 2 4 7 2 0 0 2 2 1 4 2 0 .0 0 0 2 , 1 0 0 0 1 1 8 7 1 0 0 1 1 42 47 1 2 1 16 19 29 27 19 0 0 0 0 . 7 4 0 5 0 15 20 31 7 20 0 0 1 1 10 6 1 7 4 61 1 72197 127 •72 SUMMARY GROUP I 2 3 ALL 97 | 206 88 154 27 | 269 56 | 176 44 141 30 | 215 105 { 129 75 43 79 | 197 258 1 511207 338 136 | 681 SHIPPED CLASS B TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beaeh CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 ALL 1-8 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 3 7 1 2 1 2 1 0 3 2 69 24 SO 25 59 158 5 9 39 53 17 4 10 5 12 31 1 1 12 14 18 11 29 18 25 83 4 0 45 49 5 7 13 2 5 19 1 5 14 20 2 7 1 4 1 8 0 1 5 4 . 3 3 2 0 4 9 0 0 0 0 12 11 13 16 9 45 0 0 6 6 90 17 32 18 57 124 5 3 92 100 40 •22 22 75 12 96 5 14 38 57 7 2 6 11 5 20 1 0 3 4 ' 58 5 12 10 12 39 •4 4 5 13 7 2 11 34 4 17 14 5 25 34 396 101 213 129 230 1 673 31 42 285 1 358 1 SHIPPED CLASS C TOTAL Registered On The Beaeh SHIPPED CLASS A f CLASS I CLASS GROUP GROUP I GROUP 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 27 41 i 63 269 191 69 1 529 367 492 91 I 959 26 156 280 1 462 GROUP 123 ALL 25 89 77 | 191 12 97 68 | 177j 3 33 39 f 75 215 177 75 | 467 146 445 55 t 646 34 205 194 | 433 16 13 98 [ 127l 7- 4 61 [ 72197 1!^ 72 | 396 314 129~230 [ 673 'SI 42 285 | 358 53 199 243 j 495 ~3l 64 141 t 216 681 495 216 |1392 827 1066 376 |2269. 91 403 759 |1253 �Arir n. iNf By Lindsey WBIiams, Viee-President, Gulf Gulf Shipping Picture Bright \ Shipping has been booming in the gulf area as an increased number of payoffs has sent the statistics soaring. The outlook for the coming weeks is extremely favorable and ail rated men are urged to register. New Orleans Job calls have been hot and heavy in the port of New Orleans, and the forecast is for more of the same in coming weeks. On the beach after spending a long stretch on the Del Norte as steward, JaOt Cobb is spreading the news that he is going to just take it easy for a while on a well-earned vacation. Waiting for a long run after a short stay on the Colorado is George (Lucky) Neyrey. Lucky is telling all the boys around the hall that he wants a real long one. Also on the beach after a quick run on the Colorado is Frank Russo. August (Gus) Brosig is on the ailing list after a run as steward on the Del Valie. Gus is taking treatments for a bum leg. Seafarers around the hall were all sorry to learn that Irwin (Monk) Sherman is having trouble with his hip. Monk last sailed aboard the Del Sud. SIU Company Christens Huge Lakes Carrier CLEVELAND — The 501-foot J. A. W. Iglehart, the largest cement carrier on the Great Lakes was christened hero recently by the SIU-Great Lakes-contracted Huron Portland Cement Division of the National Gypsum Co. The new cement carrier is the latest and fastest addition to the Huron Portland Cement fleet. The Iglehart, a former tanker was converted by the American Shipbuilding Company of Chicago. During the remodeling, a new forward deckhouse, including a pilot house and passenger quarters was built. The tanker's midship deckhouse was removed and the aft deckhouse underwent exten­ sive remodeling. Unloading machinery was also installed under the cargo hold. The J. A. W. icpiehait, the largest cement carrier on the Great Lakes, awaits christening at ceremonies held recently in Cleveland. Operated by the SIU-Great Lakes Districtcontracted Huron Portland Cement Division of the National Gypsum Company, the huge vessel is named after a director of the parent corporation. Jane Purinton of Baltimore, granddaughter of J. A. W. Iglehart, stands ready to do the honors with the traditional bottle of champagne. Houston Shipping has been good in Houston and is expected to hold solid for the coming period. Old timer Homer Pashcall is glad to have his FFD and is ready and willing to ship anywhere. His last run was a fine trip Congressman Urges Bar To U.5. Ports to Bombay. India aboard the Penn^ Carrier. Homer sails in the en-' with his wife. Osborne M. Brooks gine department. SIU vet­ is registered for an engine room eran Sal Frank is down from berth after piling off the Maiden Rhode Island. Sal is bragging Creek with Ted 'Harris, and Lotus about the SIU welfare plan. He Stone. Seafarers around the hall says that he can renieniber the were wondering how come his days when a seaman had no pro­ billfold was so fat and Ozzie tection at all. Sal says that he's promptly satisfied their curiosity ready to ship to any port in his by proudly pulling out snapshots WASHINGTON—^Representative Paul Rogers (R.-Fla.) reports he is gaining support in usual deck rating. Mike (The Beard) Doherty is a welcome sight of his nine children. Oldtimer his fight to close United States ports to the ships of any nation that permits its merchant William F. (Dub) Simmons is wait­ around the hall after piling off the ing for a deck job after piling off fleet to transport supplies to Communist North Vietnam. In addition to introducing a bill Del Norte where he sailed as quar­ the Ocean Ulla where he sailed as termaster. Although he likes the AB. • Dub says that he'd like to get (HR 6154) that would ban"*" run to South America, right now a chance to drop by, Mississippi these vessels, the Florida con­ a boycott which would forbid the Hanoi government last April, operators of these ships from car­ Great Britain also stood at the top Mike is looking for a berth to and see his wife before shipping gressman is also calling upon rying government-generated car­ of the list at that time. India. Another welfare plan apos­ out. the State Department to declare goes. Hanoi Shuttle Service tle around the hall is Steve Kolina. His list showed that certain Angered by the loss of American Steve is proud and happy about fighting men in Vietnam who are British-flag ships were maintaining the plan. Now on the beach after Cure Seen For Water-Short Areas killed while attempting to elimi­ a kind of shuttle service between a good run to India, Steve says nate the Communist Viet Cong's Hong Kong and North Vietnamese that he is ready and raring to go again. overland transportation system, ports. One such freighter, the CarRogers has branded the mounting doss, was found to have made four MobUe U.S. death 'toll as "senseless" in voyages between Hong Kong and Shipping activity is fair in Mo­ the face of- the continued ocean Haiphong on the Gulf of Tonkin bile, but is expected to pick up movement of supplies by Free during the last five months. some steam in the next few weeks. World shipowners. Under these Rogers assailed the State De­ The Midlands and Trans Texas circumstances, the arrival of just partment announcement that Free are laid up in port. LOS ANGELES—^Reports that sea water can be desalted in­ one Free World ship with cargo World ship movements to North Lotus Stone is registered for a expensively through the use of atomic power are being studied for North Vietnam "is one too Vietnam had dropped by 20 per­ many," he declared recently. deck department job down here. cent in the first three months of hopefully by government officials in drought-stricken areas He last shipped as an AB aboard The Florida Republican now has 1965. The announcement also the Maiden Creek on her run to across the nation. While many the support of eight of his fellow stated that this traffic was respon­ India. Lotus is married and makes desalting processes are cur­ U.S., now in its seventh year of a congressmen in his struggle to se­ sible for only 17 percent of the crucial water shortage, was pre­ cure House passage of his bill. As non-strategic goods imported by his home in Mobile. He has been shipping out of the gulf area for rently in use, government of­ pared by the Bechtel Corporation, a member of the House Merchant the Hanoi government. The Con­ 25 years. Herman Wilkerson is ficials are especially Interested in one of the country's largest engi­ Marine Committee, Rogers has the gressman declared that these sup­ saying hello to a lot of old friends the use of atomic power to make neering firms. The U.S. Depart­ additional advantage of being able plies seemed far from insignificant after piling off the Norfolk where fresh water, since a U.S.-sponsored ment of Interim, the Atomic En­ to sit in on the hearings when his when a count was made of the 191 he sailed as chief pumpman. When study estimates that seawater can ergy Commission and the Metro­ committee considers his own bill. Americans who were killed while he's not around the hall, Herman be converted at one-fifth of the politan Water District of Southern fighting the Viet Oong during the SIU Backs BUI California commissioned the study is spending all bis time with his normal cost. The Seafarer's International Un­ first six months of 1965. at a cost of $420,000. Southern wife in their Mobile home. He says The State Department has for­ According to the report, a $300 California was chosen for the ion of North America, the Interna­ that he stiU prefers tankers to mally accused Communist North tional Longshoremen's Association anything else. Herman is an en- million desalting plant built near study since it contains the largest and other maritime Industry Vietnam of directing and supply­ Los Angeles could provide 150 mil­ population living in an area which gineroom man who has been ship­ groups are supporting passage of ing the Viet Cong rebellion against ping on the Gulf for the last twenty lion gallons of fresh water per day is chronically short of water. Rogers' bill. Using a list of ships the legitimate government of for residents of the parched area years. Another long-time Gulf man UUlities Interested flying the flags of Free World na­ South Vietnam with men, arms is Charlie Wahl who is waiting for a at a cost of 22 cents per thousand Three large private utility com­ tions that have visited North Viet­ and other necessities. United States gallons. Experts from Southern steward's berth. Charlie last sailed panies have already made known nam, the ILA has pledged itself planes have been bombing North aboard the Transindia as chief California estimate that this would their interest to build a desalting to boycott these vessels should Vietnam for several months to be the cost that the ai-ea would cook. He's telling everybody about plant in conjunction with the they appear in any U.S. port from persuade the Hanoi government to his home in Fairhope, Alabama pay for drinking water piped in Southern California Metropolitan Maine to Texas. cease its assistance to the Comfrom its normal inland soiu-ces. where he lives with his parents. mimist insurgents operating in the Water District, following the rec­ Bringing the public and his fel­ He says that he hopes to get down Power By-Product ' southern part of the country. ommendations in the Bechtel low congressmen up to date on the there soon. The proposed plant would pro­ study. The utility concerns have growing trade of Free World ships Rogers asserts the recent intel­ The boys around the hall were duce enough water for the daily stated that they are ready to en­ with Red North Vietnam, Rogers ligence reports that work is almost all giving the glad hand to 25-year needs of 750,000 persons. The use gage in the project if the cost reported that 41 ships flying the completed on four missle launch­ Gulf sailor Theodore Harris who of controlled nuclear fission in the estimates in the study are actually flags of Western nations made 55 ing sites in the area of the Viet­ is off the Maiden Ch-eek after a desalting plant would generate borne out. trips to ports controlled by the namese port of Haiphong are evi­ voyage to India. Ted is waiting 1,800 megawatts of power, enough Hanoi government during the flrst dence 6f the importance the Com­ The estimated 150 million gal­ for a choice steward's job and electricity to satisfy the needs of five months of 1965. He asserted munists attach to the continued spending his spare time at home a city <4 2 million people. Since lons per day capacity of the pro­ that many of these ships were en­ availability of shipping. posed plant is regarded as highly only part of this immense power significant when compared to de- gaged in trade with Cuba during would be used ' in the desalting salinization facilities now in opera­ the Russian missile crisis in 1962. process, the report envisions that tion. The largest such plant, According to Rogers' lat^t stat­ the surplus could be used to gen­ which operates on conventional istics, vessels sailing under the erate electricity at a cost low non-nuclear fuels, produces 3.5 iNaooE British flag have continued to raough to compete with presently million gallons of fresh water per In order to assure accurate make the most calls to North Viet­ used fuels. day on the Caribbean island of nam of any Free World govern­ digests of shipboard meetings The report, which has aroused Aruba. The proposed Southern ment. When the Florida represen­ in the LOG, it is desirable that so much interest among govern­ California plant would produce tative first made public the list of the reports of shipboard meet­ ment officials in arid Southern nearly 50 times as much drinking ships flying the flags of Western ings be typed if at all possible California and the north eastern water. nations that had supplied the Report Progress On Barring Ships In North Vietnam Trade Atomic Power Held Key To Low-Cost DesaHing CHAN6»l6AmEgso/U ^iMMUmisrP Type Minutes When Possible �Pafe Eifht ^J^4F4RERS Jtdr XI. UW LOG NLRB Policy Shift Hits Runaway ffmp/oyer« Runaway Company Ordered To Bargain At New Plant The National Labor Relations Board, fashioning a new policy for "runaway" employers, has ordered a Miami swimsuit manufacturer to bargain with the union he tried to evade. The new ruling does not require the unions to show proof of a majority at the new location. The manufacturer was the order herein," it declared, "the The Garwin Corp. formerly made Garwin Corp., which closed its our union can reestablish its majority ladies and Junior swioisuits at a New York plant in 1963, dis­ at the Florida plant, the normal plant In Queens, N.Y. Its owners By Al Tonner, Vice President ond Fred Fornen, Secretory-Treosurer, Greot Lokes Lakes Reports Good Shipping Shipping remains good in the port of Detroit. Over the July 4tli holidays many requests came into headquarters for vacation reliefs creating a shortage of firemen and ABs. It is expected that after the hot spell has subsided there will be more normal shipping for rated men. As it is, we are still experiencing a shortage in certain key ratings. Negotiations are still going on with representatives of GLAMO.' From all appearances we expect no difficulty in arriving at a good settlement for the contract covering the next two years. The membership will be kept informed as negotiations proceed. charged its employees and hired contract bar rules shall apply. If formed a new corporation, S'Agaro, new workers in Miami, where it . . . the union is unable to rees­ Inc., which makes more than $400,does business as S'Agaro, Inc. tablish its majority, we shall deem 000 worth of swimsuits a year from The Ladies' Garment Workers any collective bargaining agree­ a new plant at Hialeah, Fla. Dur­ filed unfair labor practice charges ment resulting from our order to ing 1963, Garwin produced gar­ Chicago and an NLRB examiner ruled that bargain as a bar to a timely peti­ ments under its own name and un­ the firm had moved to deprive its tion . . . filed for a period of only der the labels Nettle Rosenstein, Shipping as usual Is at a peak with vacation relief requests coming New York employees of their one year from the date of execu­ Tall Girls and Costa del Sol, ac­ In. We are experiencing some difficulty in obtaining relief men in the cording to the examiner. rights and to avoid dealing with tion" of a new contract. rated capacities. Again we urge all members to upgrade their classifi­ the union. He issued an order, cations as soon as they have enough sailing time. Members are urged following customary NLRB prac­ to better themselves in their work and take advantage of the higher rated man's pay. tice, that S'Agaro would have to bargain when the union could "re­ Buffalo establish its representative status" This port, as well as Cleveland, witnessed the christening of a' Great at the Miami plant. Lakes vessel this past week. The Steamer Uhlmann Brothers, owned and operated by Kinsman Marine Transit Company, received the usual The ILGWU, objected, saying bottle of champagne. The cere--fthis would permit the firm to monies were attended by SIU rep­ reap the fruits of Its illegal ac­ shipping companies with the hold­ tivity. The board agreed with WASHINGTON—Seafarers who have regarded Antartica resentatives and various notables ing of two chrlstemng ceremoniw the union that the New York has the last natural refuge in a world saturated by the chemi­ from shipping and government in the Cleveland area during the circles. In a brief speech to those employees probably would not past moqth. First, the Steamer accept reinstatement at the Mi­ cals and pesticides which have changed man's environment In attendance, George Stein- Paul Tietjen, which is now desig­ brenner. President of Kinsman ami plant. so much since World War 11, Marine Transit Company, stressed nated as the flag ship of the Kins­ Besides, the NLRB declared, the are in for a rude shock. A sci­ DDT for years in odd corners of the fact that it would be greatly man fleet; second, the Steamer the world. He has previously re­ J* !*• W. Iglebart, which is now "continuing coercive effects" of entist recently returned from ported finding it in the waters of desirable to get more grain in the largest cement carrying vessel the firm's unfair labor practices American bottoms. This would "renders it highly probable that the globe's southem-moet contin­ both the northern Atlantic and Pa­ certainly tend to Improve the em­ on the Great Lakes, went through cific Oceans. christening ceremonies. Both the issuance of a conditional bar­ ent has announced that Antarctica ployment situation on the Buffalo its of these ships are manned by SIU gaining order will enable the re­ is no different than any other part Travel Exposure waterfront for many of the mari­ crews. spondents [management] to achieve of the world In bearing traces of Dr. George found there were no time unions, Steinbrenner said. their primary illegal objective— Shipping is still good in this traces of DDT in the snows of An­ Shipping from this poit remains DDT contamination. to escape bargaining." port; AB jobs moving at a very tarctica or in its invertebrate crea­ Dr. John L. George of the Penn­ tures, such as starfish, shellfish, good and we are always hopeful steady pace. We presently have a Abandoned Workers' Rights that more rated men will make good supply of entry ratings. All sylvania University reports that he etc. This raised the possibility that themselves available for shipping. entry ratings on the beach with On balance, the NLRB said, the rights of the new employees in has found traces of DDT in seals, the seals, fish and penguins con­ The Buffalo Maritime Trades sufficient sea time are urged to Miami should not take preference penguins and fish In the Antarctic taminated by the pesticide might Department Port Council is take Coast Guard exams and up­ have picked it up in their migra­ over the rights of the abandoned region .The questions arising in actively engaged in seeking a solu­ grade themselves. workers in New York. Therefore it the minds of Dr. George's scientific tions away from the continent. tion to the closing of the General Shipping remains good in this charged the examiner's recom­ colleagues were how did the pesti­ Research by Dr. George lends Mills plant and elevators here in port. We have had several short­ mended order to require the em­ cide get there since the continent support to this theory. According the port of Buffalo. ages of rated men in the deck and ployer to recognize and bargain is separated from other land to the scientist, DDT sprayed on with the union, on request, wher­ masses by hundreds of miles of crops washes into nearby streams It was recently reported in the engine departments due primarily Buffalo Evening News that the to the hot weather we have been ever the company locates. open ocean in addition to the fact and eventually finds its way to the American Steamship Company, experiencing as of late. Since the new employees have that there has never been any use sea. Here it is picked up plankton, identified with Boland & Corne­ Alpena a continuous- interest In their of DDT in the region's frozen the microscopic organisms living lius, plans a $2,000,000 expansion in the ocean, which are fed upon program of it's self-unloader fleet. As usual, shipping has been good working conditions and effective wastes. by various forms of marine Ufe. Adam E. Cornelius, President of in this port. Still short rated men. collective bargaining, the NLRB The National Science Foundation voted to approve a "minor re­ (NSF) gave Dr. George a grant to In the savage life of the undersea the American Steamship Com­ Shipping looks at this point very laxation" of its normal contract- help answer this riddle. The world, traces of DDT are passed on pany, ' said the self-unloaders bright and will undoubtedly re­ as one kind of sea creature debar rules. Pennsylvania University scientist voiu's another. In this way, the Detroit Edison, and Joseph Young main so until the end of the "If . . . upon compliance with has been studying appearances of poismi could end up at the bottom will be lengthened next winter season. to increase their carrying capacity of the world In Antarctica, far from per season by 300,000 tons each. Chairman of the Public Works Committee, Senator Patrick the usual track of man. SlU Veteran Receives Pension The Detroit Edison will receive McNamara (D-Mieh.) recently an­ While Dr. George's research a new 72 foot long mid-section at nounced the approval by Congress i^ows that sea life might be re­ the Eraser Shipyards in "Superior, of appropriation of $806,000 for sponsible for the spread of DDT to Wisconsin. The Joseph Young will the Alpena Harbor Navigation the unpopulated areas of the world, also receive a new mid-section to Improvement project. This has the NSF was quick to reassure the increase her length from 488 feet been a long awaited program which public that no danger was involved to 672 feet. American Steamship will undoubtedly mean additional in this process. Officials of the Company has in operation 13 self- employment for members of the agency say that all DDT residues unloaders. American operates the various maritime trade unions in that have been discovered have largest fleet of self-unloaders on the Alpena ^rea. the Great Lakes. been quite low. Duluth Shipping remains good in . the port of Duluth. ABs, firemen and Steel Recorder oilers jobs have been slow to fill. Firemen and AB registrations on Still Safest the board are few. All members Ship In Fleet are again advised to remain on The SlU-manned Steel Re­ board their vessel until their relief arrives. corder (Isthmian) made a clean sweep as it won its third Frank Sheehan has been around straight fleet safety award. the port of Duluth awaiting the Seafarers on the Recorder first permanent OS vacancy on a have won high praise for main­ salt water ship; If nothing comes taining the highes>t standards up on the board in the immediate of safety in the Isthmian fleet future, Frank will in ajl proba­ by capturing the semi-annual bility. grab a temporary entry award for the third time in a rating job on a Lakes carrier. row. The Recorder first won John Grant was recently re­ Ifiii the crown as safest ship in the leased from USPHS after being 25-vessel Isthmian fleet when confined for several weeks under­ SlU deck department veteran Charles Goldstein (right) going leg treatments. John is not it took the title for the last receives his first Union pension check and hearty congratu­ quite ready to ship out as yet due six months of 1963. SIU crewlations from SlU rep Al Santiago at New York headquarters. to the slow healing of his leg. members followed this victory up by winning the award for Brother Goldstein, who last sailed on the Robin Hood (Robin Cleveland IMdALflMlRB both halves of 1964. Lines), is planning to spend his retirement at his home in This port proved again that it is blS'/^A/S, \2i6iMtriMoiie Weehawken, N.J. tlie capital of the Great Lakes DDT Traces Found In Bleak Antarctic i rVRTC/CALL if ii -•r if !' �n.i-. .-u . " U ,. This salvaged necklace is valued at $30,000. The solid gold links of ornate petal design measure more than 70 inches in length. This recovered pile of silver pieces of eight was worth about 12'/] cents. ' In the background is a modern day treasure map of Florida. Diver examines objects he discovered along the keel of Captain Blight's legendary ship, The Bounty, scuttled in 1790. An oarlock and hull fittings turned up. This Spanish gold escudo ('heads' on rt., 'tails' on left) was part of $2 million Florida treasure find uncovered by stuba divers. ...V Diver brings up sledge hammers from ship believed sailing from England to Colonies in the early I700's. f.. I^'INM The GOLD RUSH T HE magic glitter of sunken treasure is luring hoards of scubadivers and other treasure-seekers to Florida's official "Treasure Coast"—a golden stretch of shore midway between Palm Beach and Cape Kennedy where shallow waters and far-flung reefs have combined to tear the bottoms out of countless vessels over the cen­ turies. Spurred on by a recent sal­ vage find of $1.6 million worth of 18th centui*y Spanish treasure, the modern-day "gold rush" has picked up so much momentum that the once lonely shore is crowded with hopeful beach combers and wouldbe salv."-e divers hungry for the "big score." Amateur treasure hunters abound. They rush off in all direc­ tions in a never-ending quest for a "new find," "an old map," and even "the bearded old beach hermit who knows the location of precious cargo, half eroded and buried in Atlantic sand and coral long ago." Predictablv, the amateurs are rare­ ly Successful. Most of the signifi­ cant finds have been made by sea­ soned professionals using the latest techniques and scientific equip­ ment. The Florida "Gold Rush" started back in 1928 when local fishermen dredged up three ancient cannons and a huge time-eroded anchor. Discovery came upon the heels of discovery, and the rush was on. Necklaces, rings, jewels and coins trickled and sometimes poured into the surrounding towns. Flocks of tourists swarmed into the surf, swimming, diving and even wading after treasure. Maps of suspicious origin began to appear—for a price. At one point, the city of Fort Pierce was flooded with counterfeit dou­ bloons, After the historic 1964 $1.6 million find, the traffic became so great that a Vast tourist industry sprang up along the newly-titled "Treasure Coast," f •>• r-i Mr 23, IMS Part of household and hardware cargo shipped te American Colonies over 200 years ago includes silverware and specs. The two-plastic-enclosed royal eight escudos at upper left are worth $10,000. In center, a clump of silver coins fused by ocean. At right, pieces of eight. �fac«.Tea, Ja|yJM,4tU SEAFARERS AFL-CiO Urges Hike In Jobless Insurance By Robert A. Matthews, WASHINGTON—The McCarthy-Mills bill now before Con­ QUESTION: What interesting Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. gress will make the first major improvements in unemploy­ superstitions about the sea have We have received a number of interesting questions recently, one of ment insurance legislation since the system was enacted in which concerns the painting of quarters, another which calls for clarifi­ you come across in your sailing cation of grain loading procedures aboard tankers, and one which takes 1935, Ray Munts, assistant di--*rector of the AFL-CIO Depart­ gram to learn a skill for a new experience? • up tb« problem of dividing overtime. ment of Social Security, Job. Jimmle Heyllger: There are so In a recent inquiry from the ship's delegate aboard the Transhatteras, declared in a network radio The new bill, he continued, many sailing superstitions that I the following question is raised: interview. would in fact disqualify a really don't know jobless worker if he is referred to where to begin. Question: Please advise which department paints Engineer's quarters. The changes have been long Answer: It is the Deck Department's job or duty to paint out not only needed, Munts asserted, because training and refuses it. One of the'most the engineer's officer's quarters, but also the Captain's and Deck offi­ unemployment continues un­ As a further feature, Munts widely held be­ cer's quarters. usually high and the unemployed said, the McCarthy-Mills bill liefs is the one Reference: Standard Freightship Agreement, Article III, Section 34, and their families are currently would be extended to cover small about whistling which reads as follows: "Additional Work, (a) In all ports, members of denied adequate benefit pay­ businesses with one or more em­ on board bring­ ployees and workers In non-profit ing bad luck. An­ the Deck Department may be required to chip, sougee, scale, prime and ments. institutions, such as hospitals, other famous paint the vessel over the sides. "For a while after the program universities, and foundations. sailor .supersti­ was adopted," said Munts, "state (b) Overtime shall be paid when sailors are required, either in port tion is that sea­ The House Ways and Means or at sea, to chip, sougee, scale, prime or paint galley, pantry, saloon, programs were more or less of men are never supposed to shake Committee has scheduled hearings equal and good quality, but after living quarters, forecastles, lavatories and washrooms, which are not hands when parting. to start Aug. 2 on the AFL-CIO used by the Unlicensed Deck Department. This shall also apply to all the war, state legislatures did not supported Administration bill to raise the benefits commensurate t enclosed passageways with doors or bulkheads at both ends. with the increase in wage levels. extend and improve the unemploy­ Bert Winfield: There is a belief (c) Non-permanent transient or irregular foreign shore labor shall For example, today the typical ment compensation program. among seamen that if you don't not be employed to perform any of f — worker receives a benefit of less pay your "bills" the work in the licensed or un­ in lieu of the regular overtime than a third of his lost wage." in your last port, licensed quarters, store rooms, rate. you are sure to Would Hike Benefits passageways, galleys and mess have bad luck The next question, dealing with The new Administration-backed rooms, except in those instances for the rest of the division of wages of the chief legislation would require most where the Company uses estab­ the voyage. This cook has been sent in by Clarence states to pay higher weekly lished shore labor. Companies on superstition was Edwards, ship's delegate aboard amounts, with maximums raised in DETROIT — The St. Law­ regular trade routes who, prior to the Natalie. probably started steps until they reach two-thirds rence Seaway chalked up an June 7, 1954, used established by the "shop­ of the state's average weekly wage. Question: "The Captain has all-time record for tonnage shore labor in foreign ports may keepers" to make made the Chief Cook Steward and carried during the month of continue such practice. Munts, speaking on the AFLcertain that they says the wages of the Chief Cook CIO public service program Labor June, reports Joseph McCann, got their cash. I've heard that (d) At sea or in port, the deck is to be split between the Chief administrator of the water­ killing a seagull brings bad luck. department may be required to Cook, the Baker and the Third News Conference, heard on the way. Mutual Broadcasting System each sand and varnish all outside rails, Cook. Now, I am under the im­ J" 4" 4 week, noted that the new legisla­ A total of 5.7 million tons storm and screen doors. Perry Martin Petersen: The old­ pression that the Galley Man tion would also provide extended of cargo moved through the est superstition of them all is the We had a recent inquiry from a should share in this spilt of wages federal benefits for long-term seaway in June, as contrasted one about rats tanker carrying grain, which is as and not the Baker. Please advise jobless. Payments would continue to 5.3 million tons during May, leaving a sinking who should share in this spilt" of at the state weekly amount for up follows: 1964 when the previous record wages . . ." ship. I first heard to six additional months for was set. The seaway admini­ Question: As you know, the Sea­ that one from eligible jobless workers who Answer: Only those men who stration reports that the 14.3 farers are required to work around my grandfather exhaust their state benefits. perform the missing man's duties million tons of cargo moving the bridge area while the ship is who was a sea during the April-May-June The McCarthy-Mills bill, Munts at sea and on the iron "mike." would be allowed a division of captain on wood­ these monies. added, would also correct in­ period puts it almost 600,000 When we load grain, this ship en sailing bar­ tons a}iead of the same three Reference: Standard Freight- equities in some states. will come under the Freightship ques. I've also months in 1964. agreement. I would like to know ship Agreement, Article V, Sec­ "For example, we encourage heard that if a whether the Seafarers will be re­ tion 7, Paragraph (b): "If a vessel workers to look for jobs," he said. pelican sits on Traffic upbound through quired to work around the bridge sails without the full complement "The government makes surveys the rail it means nice weather. the seaway rose 35 percent to area under the Freightship Agree­ in the Steward Department as re­ of where jobs are available and more than 3 million tons in 4" 4" 4 ment or not, as on all freighters, quired by this agreement, then the encourages workers to go look for June over the previous period Louis N. Cirignano: Porpoises men who do the missing men's them. However, some states this is not permitted. in 1964. Downbound traffic always mean good luck for the work will receive, in addition to a actually reduce the worker's un­ failed to show an Increase Seafarer. This Answer: The Freightship Work­ division of wages of the missing employment benefits if he goes again, standing at 2.6 million belief dates back ing Rules will apply, therefore, the men, the overtime that the missing outside the state. If he leaves tons at the end of June. This to the torpedo man on the wheel will perform no men would normally have made on Ohio, where he has been drawing figure represented a 9.5 per­ days of World work on the bridge while on the a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday." a benefit of $43 and goes to West cent decrease which has been War II. Sailors wheel. Virginia, he may drop to as low caused by lower wheat ship­ Money Due learned. to love Reference: Standard Freightship ments this year. R. V. Robert Conrad—Disputed as $24." the purpoise be­ Retraining Aid Agreement, Article III, Section 7, Overtime; Readus R. Wheelington. cause this fish General cargo tonnage which reads as follows: "Men The AFL-CIO spokesman also kept the sharks rocketed to 818,000 tons in Hercules Victory — Disputed pointed out that some states cut Standing Sea Watches, (a) Men away from the June, over the 458,000 tons Overtime; Edward Jensen, Robert standing sea watches shall be paid off unemployment benefits when lifeboats after a recorded a year ago. overtime for Saturday, Sunday, Smith, George Stanley. a worker begins a retraining pro­ vessel had been sent to the bot­ and Holiday watches and for all Valiant Hope — Transportation: tom by German U-boats. work in excess of 8 hours between Thomas E. Hanson, Edward E. Ed4 4 4> midnight and midnight each day. inger, Donald Kershaw. John Karl: Many, many seamen No work except for the safe navi­ St. Lawrence — Subsistence: believe that whistling on board gation of the vessel is to be done Nicholas Sakellarides. brings bad luck. after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Ames Victory — Transportation: Some sailors Monday through Friday, and on Ralph L. Jones. even believe that Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays bringing women Niagara — Disputed Overtime — without payment of overtime. on board a ves­ Richard Heckman, Francis M. (b) If a man standing regular Greenwell. Lodgings: John Bensel is a sure way watch at sea or in port on Sat­ net, William Knapp, Warren Weiss. to court disaster. urdays, Sundays, and Holidays for Then there ars Natalie — Wages: James N. which, he receives overtime is re­ those that be­ Boone, Sptros D. Cassimis, Howard quired to work, he shall be paid lieve that the ap­ W. Gibbs, Joseph Ortigiierra, Frank overtime in addition to the over­ G. pearance of dol­ Valerie. time he receives for standing the phins or porpoises is a sign of Transorleans — Disputed Over­ regular sea watches on Saturdays, impending good fortune. Sundays, or Holidays with the fol­ time: Seymour Sikes. 4 4 4' Penn Carrier — Disputed Over­ lowing exceptions:' Jerry Zlnn: I can tell you from time: Earl Beamer, Walter Smith. personal experience that there is 1. Routine work for the safe Seatrain New York — Disputed no surer sign of navigation of the vessel. Lodging Allowance: Pedro Agtuca, bad luck than a 2. Cleaning quarters. Luis Cepeda, William Dooling, full moon. Every 3. Docking, undocking. James Gleason, Ruben Negron, time mother(c) If a man standing sea Pred Patersson, Earl Resmondo, moon shows her watches on Saturdays, Sundays, or Francisco Rodriguez, Alfonse Valfull face, I know Holidays is required to do long­ lejo. I'm in for trou­ Demonstrating their skills at assembltng sofas and couches, shore work, tank cleaning or han­ S. T. Elena Lisa—Transportation ble. It means bad Wilbur Pearman (left) and Calhoun Claxton (right), mem­ dle explosives during his watch, Differential: Byron C. Broadus, luck for the bers of the SlU United Industrial Workers, are pictured be shall not receive the regular Arnoldo Guevara (or Guenara), ship, bad luck working on the production line at the Haven Manufacturing overtime but he shall be paid the James W. Higgens, Anthony Nix, for me, and bad Company in Baltimore, Md. The UlW-contracted firm is a luck for everyone else. I'd rather overtime rate as specified in this WilUe E. Smith, John David Vidwell known, (ns^nufacturer.cf jofas and, convertible couche^, , > see paqk of, sharks. •. , , agreement for that type of work rine.. Seaway Sets Record For June Traffic SlU-UIW Members At Work �IHS ANTI-LABOR BILLS REVOKED—A package of bills repealing the harsh, union-busting provisions <rf the Hutchinson Act and providing collective bargaining rights for Michigan public employes has been passed by the Michigan House. One bill eliminates the Hutchinson Act provision that calls for imme­ diate firing and loss of benefits of any public employe who participates In a strike. The same bill grants public employes the right to organize into unions and to bargain collectively and requires public employers to recognize this right. Collective bargaining agreements between government agencies and public employe unions are also sanctioned in the bill. Another bill passed by the Michigan lawmakers authorizes the State Labor Mediation Board to conduct representation election for public employes and sets up a system of handling charges of unfair labor practices. A third measure would restore to state employes many of the political activities enjoyed by private industry employes which are now prohibited by order of the Civil Service Commission. The bill's chief sponsor, Repr^ntative Dominic Jacobetti (D-Mich.), called the measure "a citizen participation bill." The measure has the support of the Michigan State Employes Union, AFL-CIO. "We b^eve state employes should not be second class eitziens," said MSEU Director Robert C. Grosvenor. X. H. X IMPORTANT ELECTldN's National COPE Director Alexander E. Barkan this week urged union members to "give a dollar to COPE now to help re-elect our friends in Congress next year who have gone down the line for Great Society programs." Barkan said, "On roll call after roll call on key issues, the men and women whom union members' dollars helped elect to Congress in 1964 have voted for the welfare of working people and for progress for the nation." He cited the vote on. medicare la the House of Representatives as a prime example of how the COPE Dollar helps lead to liberal legislation. "Last year, we were able to elect 51 new liberals to the House. Medi­ care passed the House by only 48 votes. It doesn't take a slide rule to figure out that without the men and women our votes and dollars helped elect we wouldn't have medicare." U.S. maritime industry is still "kick­ The COPE Director warned that many of the liberal congressmen ing" today, despite the best efforts of run­ voting for these programs "will be vulnerable next year and will need away flag operators and their supporters in all the help working people can give them." Washington who have done their best" to cast the U.S. fleet completely adrift. Members of the International AssoclatiiMi of Machinists at AeroJet-Gieneral plants in Sacramento and Azusa, California won a threeyear, 51 cent per hour wage and benefit package recently, beating off a management attack on con­ tract gains won in past years. Aero­ jet-General employees voted to ac­ cept the new contract and end their strike after assurances that com­ pany "take-away" demands would be withdrawn. The new pact in­ cludes a 24-cent general wage in­ crease plus improvements in den­ tal, hospital, major medical insur­ ance, pension and retirement bene­ fits. The JAM also won the right to retain cost-of-living escalator clauses in the new agreement. of the state labor federation, re­ ported that these donations were in addition to the substantial con­ tributions by California unions to the annual Red Cross appeal in March. The California AFL-CIO began its flood relief drive in Jan­ uary after flood waters killed 24 state residents, injured 1,653 and left thousands homeless in the northern section of the state. XXX The establishment of the SIU's proposed oil import quota program would lead the way toward righting this situation and get­ ting the U.S.-flag merchant marine back on its feet. Recognizing the shot in the arm which an oil import quota program would mean to the sagging U.S. fleet, the runaway-flag operators, a majority of whom are the na­ tion's largest petroleum companies, are rely­ ing on their friends in various U.S. govern­ ment agencies to defeat the Union's proposed 30 percent quota on all crude oil and petro­ leum products. U.S. State Department officials, for in­ stance, have consistently echoed the oil com­ panies' line that the establishment of an oil quota for the U.S.-flag tanker fleet would only cause retaliatory discrimination by for­ eign governments. This argument is nothing but a clever smokescreen to defend the greedy operations of the runaway flag opera­ tors. The runaway operators register their ves­ sels under the flags of Panama, Liberia and Honduras to evade U.S. taxes, safety and working conditions. It is far from a coincid­ ence that Panamanian and Liherian flag ves- —"»nt all oil and petroleum imported into the U.S. As usual, the runaway-flag operators are looking after their own interests. The U.S. maritime industry, however, has learned not to be surprised at governmental policies which operate to its complete disad­ vantage. The dismal record of the Agri­ culture Department in granting waivers to foreign-flag vessels from the nation's cargo preference laws is all too plain. U.S. Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz has reappointed Assis­ tant Director Richard E. Shoe­ maker of the AFL-CIO Department of Social Security and Secretary Wilbur Daniels of the National Board of the Coat and Suit Indus­ try, as labor members of the Fed­ X jji • 4« eral Advisory Council on employee The national convention of the welfare and pension plans. American Veterans Committee has XXX urged Congress to repeal section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act. The Sealy mattresses, manufactured veterans' association charged that by the Empire State Bedding Co., using the umbrella of 14(b), states Inc., have been added to the "Un­ have passed "right-to-work" laws fair to Labor, Do Not Buy" list. which are intended to weaken the The Textile Workers Union of labor movement and which have America has asked all union mem­ the effect of^rkeeping wages lower bers to support a "don't buy" cam­ in the states which enact them. The paign. TWUA employees at the AVC declared that section 14(b) Albany, N.Y. plant of Empire Bed­ should be repealed to "restore full ding are in the third month of a freedom of collective bargaining in strike caused by management's in­ sistence that it be given the uni­ each of our 50 states." lateral right to change wages, hours ^ 5* Unions affiliated with the CaU- and other conditions of employ­ fornia AFL-CIO contributed $83,- ment. In addition to charging man­ 000 to a Red Cross flood relief agement with the refusal to bargain drive to assist survivors of the in good faith, the union also re­ disastrous floods which occurred ports Sealy has ueen recruiting In addition to this agency, the Defense In the state earlier this year. strike breakers in newsp^er ads, Dep&rtment icohtinues t(i deciicate itself to prontisidg '^rhianedt"'' jdbs'.' ' Thomas Pitts, secrctary-treasiirer' perpetuating the American maritime indus­ try's decline by making the myth of "effec­ tive control" of runaway vessels its official policy. There were no protests from Defense officials when runaway operators threatened recently to transfer their vessels from those of the "Pan-Lih-Hon" nations to countries completely beyond the reach of American authorities These threats serve to illustrate the mockery which "effective control" has become—a mockery which hears an ugly re­ semblance to blackmail by the runaways. In the face of statements such as these, how can the State and Defense departments continue to say that the vessels of runaway operators will be available to the U.S. in the event of a national emergency or outright war? The establishment of an oil import quota system would definitely require a change of attitude by the bureaucrats in Washington ITT ment agencies and departments which seem dedicated to defending the operations of the runaway companies would have to start de­ voting their efforts to upgrading our rapidly aging fleet. The SIU has urged the Government to support a four-point program which would reject Washington's toleration of the con­ tinued existence of the runaway fleet. The, program calls for the renouncing of the theory of "effective control," the imposition of corporate taxes on runaway operators which they now escape, and the use of the revenues from these taxes to rebuild the American-flag fleet. Last, but not least, the Union has asked that the runaway ship crews sliould have the opportunity to select the unions of their choice, a right guaranteed by U.S. law to every American working man. Adoption of this program would give evi­ dence that our Government was no longer discriminating in favor of the runaway opera­ tors at the expense of the country's own merchant marine; ' - -• » �Par* Twelva SEAFARERS LOG Canada SlU Mans New Ship July M, Xlfi Maritime Group Warns Of Soviet Fieet Buildup NEW YORK—^The American Maritime Association has dr« dared its concern over Russia's "burgeoning maritime strength" in comparison with the rapid deterioration of the United States' merchant fleet. — The AMA expressed its alarm status. Russia's seven-year plan for a 240 percent increase in in a report called "Growth of called tanker tonnage, and tliis goal was QUEBEC—A spanking naw Canadian-built bulk carrier, th* Don de Dieu, was christened here on June 9, and will shortly go into service es part of the SlU of Canada-contracted fleet. The Don de Dieu, built for the Papachristidis Company, Ltd., of Montreal, cost $7.5 million. The vessel displaces 26,375 deadweight tons and Is 730 feet from bow to stern. The shipbuilder was Vickers of Canada. Be­ cause the company could not construct the entire vessel at its Quebec facility, the bow sec­ tion had to be built at Lauzon, further down the river. The Don de Dieu is the sister ship of two other vessels built in the same manner, the Quebecois and the Montrealais. A tanker, the 42,000-ton Emerillon, was built for the Papachristidis inter­ ests several years ago. In all, Papachristidis has spent more than $32 million for new bottoms in recent years. The company now operates nearly 200,000 tons of shipping, with assured contracts for iron ore and grain cargoes in the American market. Ocean Science Studies Facing New Chaiienge the U.S.S.R, Foreign Trade Fleet." reached at the end of 1963. The The report tells the detailed AMA emphasized that these sta­ story of how the Soviet merchant tistics Illustrate the importance fleet has grown from Insignificance that the Russians attach to their In 1939 when It had only 354 ves­ maritime industry when drawing sels to Its imposing size of 1,746 up their national planning goals. ships today. Also included in the , 2 Ships Per Week study are the size, tonnage, pro­ In describing the Soviet ship, pulsion and design of the vessels ping build-up, the AMA points out within the Russian fleet. the Russians are commissioning U. S. Policy Needed merchant ships at the rate of two The Association warned the John­ or more per week. These ships in­ son Administration of the need clude the technological advances for the development of a national and designs which have been de­ shipping philosophy. In a letter to veloped by the Western nations, Secretary Connor, which accom­ the report declares. panied the report, the Association asserted that failure to buUd this In the all-important bulk carry­ philosophy will mean the emer­ ing segment of its fieet, the So­ gence of the Soviet Union as the viet Union fleet rose from 20 in "victor" in the race between the 1956 to 163 at the end of last year. European powers and Russia to The AMA also reports that freight­ gain control of the world's oceans. ers, which now make up the larg­ est part of the Russian merchant The AMA report predicts that fieet, number 780 with 327 more the Soviet tanker fleet will in­ under construction or on order MM crease five times from its present of May 1, 1965. By Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Navy Plan Detrimental To Maritime With American shipyards now running at approximately 55 percent capacity. It seems Ironic that the U.S. Navy recently submitted • WASHINGTON ^The startling discoveries made by oceanographers and technologists in plan to purchase $50 million of non-combatant naval ships from Eng­ recent years are now encountering a period of growing pains which call for much hard work land. The plan has already drawn sharp criticism from members of the' House of Representatives. to make the dreams of today actually turn into the realities of tomorrow. This capsule deIt seems even more ironic when we consider that the government scription of the state of ocean plans to close down the Brooklyn Navy Yard, supposedly because the ing address at the conference, science was made at the first oceans around the world that which was sponsored by the country has an excess of shipbuilding capacity. In other words, the conference on ocean science Marine Technology Society and would report on the height of and engineering held recently in Washington, B.C. Ocean science and technology was described as in an "awkward state" of knowledge by Dr. Harris B. Stewart, Jr., chief oceanographer for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, in the conclud- waves, water temperature, air U.S. Navy is now proposing the purchase of ships from a foreign temperature and humidity. power while the closing notice is being posted In the Brooklyn Navy Powered by radioactive isotopes, these bouys would l)roadcast their Yard, which has always been used for to build support ships and information to an overhead satel­ vessels. The ships built by the 9,600 men at the Brooklyn Navy Yard lite which would feed the data into have always been subject to the highest U.S. Inspection standards, a centrally located computer. The while in contrast, the U.S. would not have any effective control over speed with which this information inspection, procurement and bidding if the vessels were built out­ would be available would permit ships to choose their best courses, side the United Stats. saving valuable time and money. Edwin W. Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America^ Way Behind Land charged recently that the action on the part of the Navy Department Not everything that was de­ As an example of this lag be­ demonstrated a complete lack of awareness of the plight of both tween scientific vision and hard scribed at the conference private and naval shipyards in this country. envisioned the future as rosy. practical utility. Dr. Stewart He reminded the Navy that its own chief of Naval Operations pointed to the absence of organized Some of the difficulties of deep data on the various stresses which water exploration were reported Admiral David McDonald had said in a 1964 speech that the U.S must underwater structures must with­ by Captain Jacques Oousteau, be vitally concerned with "preserving and maintaining our repository stand. In his opinion, marine famed • undersea explorer, and of trained manpower resources found in our shipyard facilities. engineering is "way behind any­ Commander Don Walsh, who was Hood declared that the British shipbuilding industry could not aboard the bathysphere Trieste thing that is on land." when it dropped into the deepest build better ships than those constructed in American yards. Ho added that "they have no experience with precise standards ot Examples of progress, both hole in the ocean. quality control and assurance reliability which U.S. shipyards are visionary and real, were exhibited Troubles Are Cubed required to maintain." and de.scribed throughout the Washington conference. One fas­ Costeau warned that there are Several members of the House of• Representatives including Rep­ cinating illustration was the sug­ definite limits beyond which man resentatives Emanuel Celler and Hugh L. Carey of New York and gestion that an atomic powered cannot go without the protection Representative Paul Rogers of Florida have attacked the Navy's plan submarine could swim with tuna of pressure gear when exploring Representative Carey demanded to know why this country seemed schools to learn where they go the ocean depths. Commander intent on giving this bonanza of jobs and contracts to British labor Walsh's wry warning on deepafter they leave coastal waters. The and business when the U.S. Shipbuilding industry desperately U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fish­ water explorations was that for needs this typefirms of work. . ^ every new step downward, the eries is now holding talks with the Electric Boat Division of the Gen­ scientist must multiply his dif­ f shipbuilders also drew eral Dynamics Corp. on building ficulties by three times. « Representative Celler because it would make the U.S. such a boat at a cost of $25 million. An example of the more practi­ balance of payments problem more difficult. In direct contravention to cal aspects of some of the exhibits Global Weather Data was what looked like a simple The conference heard plans for electrical cord and plug connec­ P^'oposal to build the vessels abroad a world-wide information center tion. This simple electrical con­ « to save money at the risk of an inferior product. This that would give a complete run­ nection turned out to have the mnttr? down on sea conditions and advantage of being able to operate iriotive IS essentially the same as the shipowner who registers his weather at any point on the globe. under water without electrocuting ships under a runaway flag. There are no U.S. laws to p^Slbirthese The weather center would depend or shocking the person Inserting fhruT'Jaritimi continued decline of » ^ maritime industry that jopardizes both the economic health on a vast system of bouys on or pulling the plug. of this country and the employment of its citizens. the American Society of Limnol ogy (fresh water science) and Oceanography. He emphasized that marine engineers will have many years of hard work to make the visionary discoveries of the marine scientists into t h e products, processes and services which will benefit man in his every day life. SfrLm tte U.S."'"''' "" •>""">« »' �.^1 flOr M, 1988 SEAFARERS LOG rv TMrtmt TO TELL THE TRUTH AFL-CIO President George Meany. in a recent article in the Virginia Law Weekly, spelled out the thinking behind the AFL-CIO'a decision to mount a campaign against the growing use of so-called lie detectors. Labor's primary objection, Meany pointed out. 'is to the invasion of privacy—a right of American citizens we believe to be most precious" and he cited the use of the lie detector as one of the many widte-spread and uncontrolled invasions of individual privacy" besetting the country. In addi­ tion, Meany emphasized) that labor has no faith in the accuracy of the machines or the competency of its operators. The AFL-CIO President also added that the labor movement historically and presently "is devoted to the protection of basic human rights and that its concern is not limited to union members alone." A full and com­ prehensive study of the abusive ways in which the lie detector is used and scientific opinion on its unreliability are presented in this special LOG feature. Ij:; i i ft I Expert opinion is pretty much unanimous on one aspect of the polygraph, or lie detector—^it's not reliable—not by a long shot. Says F.B.I. Director J. Edgar Hoover—"It should be pointed out that the polygraph, often referred to as 'lie detector,' is not in fact such a device. This instrument is designed to record under proper stimuli emotional responses in the form of physi­ ological variations which may indicate and ac­ company deception. The F.B.I, feels that the poly­ graph technique is not sufficiently precise to per­ mit absolute judgments of deception or truth ..." The Warren Commission wrote—. . In evalu­ ating the polygraph, due consideration must be given to the fact that a physiological response may be caused by factors other than deception, such as fear, anxiety, neurosis, dislike and other emotions. There are no valid statistics as to the reliability of the polygraph . .." Yet each year, more and more U.S. employers are using these so-called lie detectors to screen both prospective employees and long-term em­ ployees as well. Employers have been using the results of these tests for many purposes—from thinning pro-union men from their staffs to de- S- * •: -. . * The undependablo lie detectors ere being used by employers in e continuing effort to screen out pro-union {ob applicants. nying employment to members of minority groups. In doing this, they feel they have the perfect out. What they say, in effect, is "go argue with the machine." Another fact in the case against the lie detector is that bodily reactions to emotion occur differently in different people and for different reasons. Even when a question is asked and a reaction noted by the machine, The AFL-CIO is mounting a drive aimed at there is no way to be sure that the reaction doing just that. As the anti-labor abuses inherent was triggered by tbe telling of a lie. The in­ in the use of these machines in hiring becomes dividual being tested may need his job badly increasingly apparent, the American labor move­ and fear that a "wrong" answer to any ques­ ment is taking measures to abolish their use tion could result in his being fired—or not through both legislative action and by means of hired at all. This nervousness would be collective bargaining agreements. enough to cause a reaction on the machine. WHAT IS A POLYGRAPH?—It is a machine Depending on the individual, a question may which detects and records bodily reactions. It touch on some disturbing incident of the far­ does not detect lies—^just bodily reactions—and away past, or from childhood perhaps, which this is an important point to remember. These would cause a response which the machine reactions include blood pressure, pulse, breathing could not tell from a lie. The machine meas­ rate and perspiration rate. Supporters of the poly­ ures responses, not lies, and is not a lie de­ graph contend that telling a lie will greatly ac­ tector but a response detector. tivate responses and by detecting this fact the In short, many things besides a lie will send machine will have detected a lie. Their thinking the machine into a fit resulting in the m-!aninggoes—1. Telling a lie causes the person to become less squiggles which some people insist they can emotionally upset. 2. This will bring about bodi­ "read." ly changes which will be detected by the ma­ Another point which must be accepted if the chine. 3. These physical reactions cannot be con­ trolled. 4. Therefore the machine is infallible results of the machine are to be relied upon is the belief that emotional reactions cannot be con­ and its use justified. trolled by the individual. If these reactions are In contradiction to this thinking, three Harvard controllable, if a person can keep himself from University professors wrote in an article titled reacting, then the lie detector is useless. Asked "Don't Trust the Lie Detector," — "In short, if the human nervous system is entirely auto­ there is nothing to document the claims of ac­ matic and therefore unable to be controlled at curacy or effectiveness (of the lie detector's abil­ will by the individual, a noted research scientist ity) ... has stated "I think it is so clear that it is not." The truth is that each of the claims made by Therefore the machine is in fact useless. the polygraph's supporters can be refuted scien­ Even if it were worth something, the machine tifically—as well as morally and legally. would be only as reliable as the people who op­ First of all. lying does not necessarily bring erate it—who must "read" and interpret" what about emotional reactions in the liar, while cer- the machine purports to "measure"—and for the tain "loaded questions" are very likely to cause (Continued on page 21) emotional upset in completely honest. Innocent persons. The pathological or "professional" liar for in­ stance, is not likely to show any response upon telling a lie. Either because he is mentally sick or simply has told so many lies that the act no longer means anything to him, he might as well be hooked up to a fire hydrant as a polygraph The subject must also, obviously, believe he is telling a lie for any emotional upset to take place. If he really believes, for instance, that he was born in 1928 when actually he was born in some other year, nothing will register. By the same token, the so-called infallible machine will give a clean bill of health to an insane per­ son who really "believes" that he is George Washington and commanded the American troops at Valley Forge. According to the machine, then, the pathological liar, the well-practiced liar or '.'Lie detector" measures pulse and breath rates. the totally insane person would be given a clean Experts have found the devices highly inaccurate biU of health. and unreliable. �JolrFf/lNI'^ SEAFAMEtiS XO0 ig«' Favrtcea' SlU-UIW Organizing Driva ly Frank Droiofc. West Coast RoprasentotKro 'Landmark' Decision For Calif. Court The Supreme Court of California has ruled here in a 6-1 deiflalon that workers who receive severance or dismissal pay under a nnlea contract are not disqualified for state unemployment insurance. Reversing a lower court ruling, the California Supreme Court found that the legislature intended to exclude severance and dismissal pay, as well as supplementary unemployment benefits, from consideration as wages when it amended the state law in 1959. The amendment was sponsored by the California AFL-CIO. Secretary-Treasurer Thomas L. Pitts of the state central body, called the decision a "landmark" in establishing the rights of laid-off workers. The decision culminated a 15-year battle by the Newspaper Guild and other unions in cooperation with the state federation. Striking machinists of the Aerojet General Corporation here have ratified a three-year contract by a vote of 2,220 to 906. The new ppet calls for a 24-cent an hour wage hike over the next three years and also provides for grievance procedures, seniority clauses and shop steward representation, which were the mSin obstacles toward ah early Stepping up its organizing drive in the Baltimore area, the SlU United Industrial Workers settlement of the strike. The machinists bargaining team had recom­ distributed organizing leaflets to employees at the Sheraton Manufacturing Company in Balti­ mended rejection of a previous contract proposal before the current ratification voting was held. •» more. Distributing the leaflets are UIW reps Warren Leader (left) and Jack Johns (center). Local No. 3 of the Operating En­ The organizing drive at Sheraton was a successful one as the employees chose the SlU United Austria, just paid off as chief cook gineers here also recently ratified aboard the Alcoa Master and plans . Industrial Workers as their bargaining agent in an NLRB election held recently. a new contract with Associated a vacation with his family beforo General Contractors. shipping again. He says that every San Francisco time he comes home it seems that Shipping has been extremely his little boy has grown three good in the Port of San Francisco inehes. Seattte during the past few weeks for all entry ratings in the three depart­ Shipping in the port of Seattle ments, and the future looks just has been fair and the next several as bright. Ships that paid off re­ weeks should bring quite an im­ SAN FRANCISCO—An undaunted explorer from this city has set out for a remote sec- cently included the Transhudson, provement. Northwestern Victory, Topa Topa, We recently paid off the Pilot ion of Turkey to make another attempt to find the vessel belonging to history's most famous Choctaw, Whitehall and the Wele- Rock and signed on a new crew eafarer. John Libi, whose efforts to find Noah's Ark have brought him world-wide fame, ware. Ships that signed on recent­ aboard the Express Virginia. Inas embarked on his fifth ex--*^ ly included the Kidgefield "^^ictory, transit vessels were the Summit, edition to Mount Ararat to case of pneumonia on his previous tions this time to Inspecting three Choctaw, Morning Light and the Anchorage, Walter Rice and the corrals which have been mysteri­ Whitehall. Ships in transit in­ Seattle. nd the remains of the biblical expeditions. f sssel. According to the Old Testament, ously built 500 feet from the cluded the Penmar, San Francisco, Some of the oldtimers on the Libi's four previous experitions Noah's animal-laden ark was mountain's peak. He theorizes that Yorkmar and the Elizabethport. beach in Seattle include Louis L. Ships that are due for payoff in Meyers who sails as a chief cook !) find the ark in the wilds of beached on Mt. Ararat, following the stone fences which form the urkey have won numerous trib- the flood which God caused to corrals were erected either by the San Francisco shortly include the or steward. He had to get off his 1 tes to his persistence, even though cover the earth. Twentieth cen­ ark's inhabitants or their offspring Express Baltimore, Wild Ranger, last ship, the Cottonwood Creek, e has yet to achieve success, tury maps place the 16,946-foot Mt. to signify the place where the DeSoto, Columbia Victory, Iber­ in India, due to an illness. ville and the St. Artesian. [owever, the 69 year-old California Ararat in eastern Turkey, near vessel landed after the flood. Henry (Harry) Connolly, who xplorer hasn't let bad luck deter that country's border with the In order to find out if this theory M. Cross, a bosun off the Topa sails as baker, is another oldtimer im from his self-chosen mission, Soviet Union. is true, the expedition's workers Topa visited the San Francisco who's on the beach in Seattle. His 'o date, he has suffered falls from will have to excavate beneath ^ the Hall the other day aud said that he last trip was to India, aboard the Mysterious Corrals 12dges, been injured in an auto covering blanket of snow on the had a real good trip. J. W. Martine Wild Ranger, and he now plans to Libl reports that he wants to mountain and into the sandstone who just signed off the Transhud­ take it easy for a couple of weeks ccident, chased by wild bears and ' een put flat on his back by a devote the major part of his explora- imder it. Libi is hoping to uncover son said that he'd like to make and then take a bakers job going the ark's remains in the form some more trips on the ship before anywhere. He is a 22 year veteran of petrified wood. it heads for India with a load of of the SIU and would not change his life as a Seafarer^or any other One thing that may block these grain. plans is the destruction caused by A. S. Wang, third cook and H. profession. a mighty eruption which occurred Alexanderian, chief cook were when Mt. Ararat was a volcano. around the San Francisco Hall the Libl admits there is no hope of other day and said that they would finding the ark if the volcanic ex­ try out the Choctaw for a trip to plosion took place after Noah set Korea. C. C. Smith, who just Not too many years ago scuba-diving was the rage with welldown on the mountain. It is his signed off the Choctaw, said that heeled, sports-minded individuals. Then, as scuba-diving became opinion that the ark landed after we would like to make another increasingiy popular, they took up a new sport—^sky diving— OAKLAND — Crewthe eruption. for even greater thrills. Now, after the spectacular "space walks" trip to Korea aboard" the vessel. members of the SlU-Pacific of a Russian and an American astronaut, a new thrill sport is E. R. Ray, chief steward aboard Pays Own Way D i s t r i c t-manned Hawaiian being suggested—space diving. The California explorer expects the Natalie, just pulled in from Packer were reported all safe "New re-entry expandable foam materials will permit in­ to be on Mt. Ararat at the end of the Gulf after being laid up thcie. after the Matson freighter dividual emergency re-entry, if the space station or spacecraft July with his 25-man expedition. Wilmington suffered a collision as it was cannot be reached, before the portable life support system gives The group plans to establish a base loading military cargo in the Shipping activity has picked up out," a space scientist precamp at 3,000 feet and another in Wilmington during the last few ^)uter harbor of Oakland, dieted recently. What he is outpost at 7,000 feet. The $5,000 weeks and the outlook for the next Calif. suggesting is a fiery dive by cost the expedition is borne by two weeks looks good. /(01V4U.I the individual from outer Libi, ofhimself. The Packer suffered minor INBtVlS space—^bursting through the damage above the water line During the past several weeks last attempt to find Noah's AWA' earth's atmosphere from 50 arkLibi's when it was struck by the came to an impasse because we have had the Penmar. Steel freighter American Hunter. Artisan, San Francisco and Seamar or more miles up, blazing of an internal political upheaval Damage to the Hunter was in-transK, with the Antinous and like a meteoric fireball in Turkey. As a result of an un confined to a bent bow. No the Ocean Spray having paid off. against the star-studded successful attempt to overthrow injuries were reported as a night sky, to land—presum­ A good time was had by many the government, officials in Istan­ result of the collision. ably gently — on the green bul refused to permit the Call- Seafarers and members of SlUNA earth with the aid of a para­ This is the second time in fomian to travel to eastern Turkey, affiliates at a testimonial dinner chute, opened at the last the last four months th-t the and the expedition never even held here several weeks ago in minute. Packer encountered ba.. jick. reached Mt. Ararat. Libi hopes honor of Andrea Gomez, the re­ For the truly adept, the The Matson vessel was hit by that his year's mission will prove tired president of the SIUNAtime may come when be­ a salt barge near Pittsburg, affiliated Cannery Workers Union a success. Calif., last spring, suffering a neath his spacesuit the of the Pacific, Los Angeles. The long gash in its starboard side. sportsman will wear sky-diving gear, beneath which he will have testimonial dinner was given in his scuba gear all in place and ready for action. After his appreciation for the thirty years The American Hunter also flaming fireball entry into the atmosphere, he will quickly shed that Sister Gomez has devoted to made headlines six years ago his spacesuit and soar like a gull on fabric wings. Then, with the Cannery Workers and the la­ when she collided with the the sea rising rapidly beneath him, he will quickly shed the bor movement. Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth wings of the sky-diver, assume a perfect half-gainer position In New York harbor. The Augustin Morales is registered and plunge into the sea to swim • gracefully down the depths Hunter lost the "skin'' on the on the beach iii Wilmington and is inhabited only by the denizens of the deep. starboard side . of its "nose" anxious to ship out right away. He Foi- the dedicated sportsman, the door is now open wide. In that crash. said that he will take the first, steward's job that comes up. Ray ixplorer Starts Fifth Trip fo Find Noah's Ark Remains Astronaut 'Walks' Inspire New Sport-Space Diving Coast Seafarers All Safe After Oakland Crash Vom > I 11 '"I i �i — jidjt M, i»n SEAF4lt,KRS Fif• fi«Ma SEAFARERS PORTS OP THE WORLD The port of Le Havre, located at the mouth ofihe worldrenowned River Seine, is one of the most beautiful as well as one of the most busy harbors in France. A familiar stop to Seafarers on the North Atlantic and Northern Europe run, Le Havre lies almost directly across the English Channel from the active British port of Southampton. Among the SlU-contracted vessels which may be found leaving or taking on cargo in Le Havre on any work day are those of Waterman and Bloomfield Lines. The port is also a regular stop for large U.S. liners. Le Havre was founded in 1517, surviving as a center of trade imtil 1944, when the port was almost totally devastated during the Allied invasion of France. A new city — an acknowledged work of art—has risen above the rubble of the old, however. A spectacular attraction in the new city is the tunnel that rims between High and Low Towns. Leading north from the dock area is the Rue de Paris, one of the city's major arteries. At the top of the street is the Normandy Hotel, one of the best hostelries in town. Nearby is the main post office. South of the post office, on the op­ posite side of the Bassin du Commerce, is the Museum of Ancient Havre, containing artifacts of-the old city, many of them dating back to medieval times. To the north, in the area aroimd Rond Point, the city's main amusement area is located. Here are theatres, clubs and other entertainment attractions. The Graville Abbey, begun in the 11th century and now housing an archaeological museum, is worth visiting in the Rond Point section. Moving in a westerly direction across the city, the visitor will reach the Boulevard Albert I, which runs north along the coast. Fishing, boating and swimming are all available here during the summer months. The nicest restaurant in the area is Le Grand Large. The local drink in Le Havre is Calvados, a strong apple brandy. Cider is also popular with the local residents. Two of the best nightclubs are the Habana and the Europ' Cabaret, both located in the Cours de la Republique. The city has more than a dozen movie houses, many of which show English-language films. For those who have the time travel outside the town, Paris is only two hours away by train, and even closer is the beautiful fishing port of Fecamp, home of the famed liquer Benedictine. Further along the coast are high society sea resorts of TrouviUe and Deauville. For seagoing golfers, there is a good course at Octeville, about six miles from the heart of the city. Furled saiif at dusk are a familiar itgh't In the calm waters of Le Havre's golden harbor. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier remained Intact through War. The SlU-manned OcMii Evelyn (Ocean Transporta­ tion) Includes Le Havre on Its regular list of stops. Metropolitan Le Havre provides an impressive example of clean, modern architectural construction. The city has come a long way from the renaissance trading center originally built In 1517. �Sixteci itAFkktkB tbb Unionists Piay Key Roie In Anti-Poverty Program Housing Bill Moves Closer To Passage WASHINGTON—The Labor Advisory Council of the Office of Economic Opportunity has reported to OEO Director Sargent Shriver that 150 labor union representatives are par­ The Senate moved towards passage of the Admlnistration'i ticipating in 130 anti-poverty projects in 25 states. high-priority $6 billion housing bill after tiurning down a Republican attempt to kill a rent subsidy program for lowAdvisory Council Chairman^ more than 1,500 central body of­ grams which have been enlisting income families. ' David Sullivan and Miles C. ficers at 12 conferencet in major an increasing number of labor profit groups under FHA programs, Stanley, assistant to AFL-CIQ U.S. cities. A similar bill has alreadj representatives. would enable low-income families President George Meany, told been passed by the House Both Shriver and his deputy. Sullivan led a labor delegation Shriver that state and local cen­ The legislation would generate an to pay 25 percent of thir income tral bodies and other union groups which viewed a Community Action Jack Conway, hailed the success estimated 750,000 units of low-in­ for rent — with the government have acted on Meany's request for project in Washington, D.C., and of OEO in setting up procedures come housing over the next four paying the balance. Under the all-out involvement in the drive went to Camp Kilmer, N.J., for a and approving projects on a years—compared to less than 200,- Senate bill, up to 10 percent of on poverty but that more can be tour of an OEO job training "crash" basis in recent months. 000 units built under government the subsidy funds would be ear­ center where 900 young men are done. View Varied Program programs during the past four marked for housing for the elderly programs. being trained in living, health, Labor, said Sullivan, "will have recreation and work. The labor delegation met with years. An amendment by Senator John As in the House, the GOP cen­ to find ways to get more people neighborhood workers at a base­ Shriver told the union advisors ment in southeast Washington, and tered its fire on the new rent sub­ G. Tower (R-Tex.) to kill the rent and more activities involved in that iabor's interest and support at a credit union office in another sidy provision, designed to expand subsidy section was defeated 47the over-all poverty program." for the drive against poverty is neighborhood where the poverty the housing available to low in­ 40. Sullivan, president of the Build­ "absolutely essential" to its fighters have launched a program come families, many of whom are Both the House and Senate rent ing Service Employes, is one of the success. for consumer education, coopera­ on the end of long waiting lists subsidy provisions are limited to 11 union representatives named to Won't Admit Need tive buying, housing, social work for a limited number of public persons whose incomes are low the Council by Shriver last Decem­ He noted that in wars with services, legal aid, and ways to housing units. enough to qualify them for public ber 23. He was elected chairman The subsidy plan, which would housing. This is a departure from at the Council's first meeting military enemy, the will to win make use of the public welfare be limited to housing built by non- the original Administration pro­ January 29. Stanley was named by comes easily and naturally to unite system. posal to make rent subsidies avail­ Meany April 1 to help stimulate all groups of citizens but the drive able to moderate-income families labor involvement in the anti- against poverty has psychological difficulties because some Ameri­ who couldn't qualify for public poverty program. cans refuse to admit there is housing and couldn't afford ade­ All Out Support need for such a war. quate private housing. Sullivan and Stanley related Some Americans feel, perhaps Other portions of the Senate that, as Meany had testified before housing bill: the House Anti-Poverty sub­ subconsciously, that the existence By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director committee, labor intends to sup­ of poverty indicates a weakness, Authorize 60,000 low-rent port "with all our vigor" the Ad­ and a failure on the part of the public housing units each year, ministration's plans to expand and American economic system, Shri­ with an estimated 35,000 to foe ver said. But labor, he added, has improve the program designed to As reported In HEALTH BULLETIN, Insufficient exercise and ten­ new construction and the balance help the 35 million citizens who long been enlisted in a war on sion are the most serious diseases afflicting today's Americans, accord' to be rehabilitated from existing poverty and is "psychologically live in poverty, and the 15 million attuned to participating enthusi­ ing to a back specialist who attended President John F. Kennedy. housing or leased from private on the edges of destitution. Dr. Hans Kraus, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Re­ owners. astically." Through the advisory group and e Provide FHA mortgage insur­ The poverty program. In its nine habilitation at New York University Medical Center, hopes Americans through its representation on the and their doctors will wake up to the serious health hazards caused ance for land development In sub­ months of existence, has com­ overall National Advisory Com­ by underexercise. After coming to this country from Vienna in 1938, divisions consistent with compre­ mittee, labor has been heavily in­ mitted 90 percent of the funds Dr. Kraus began his campaign to educate the medical profession about hensive area plans. made available by Congress for its volved in the relief of poverty the need for more physical activity. A few years ago, he wrote Hypo­ Limit the interest on direct •ince the OEO program's incep­ activities, the meeting was told. kinetic Diseases and later Therapeutic Exercise, two medical books housing loans for the elderly and tion. Progress reports were given on pointing out the role of exercise in the practice of medicine. handicapped and for displaced In addition, Sullivan declared, the work of the Job Corps, which Practicing what he preaches, the 59 year-old physician actively families to 3 percent, as compared AFL-CIO staff members imple­ seeks to help impoverished young participates in vigorous sports including mountain climbing, skiing with the present, 4 percent. people prepare themselves for mented labor's involvement in and running. He told Health Bulletin, "I haven't been keeping up • Extend the urban renewal pro­ action programs at meetings with jobs, and Community Action prowith my personal exercise program lately, so I tried the low-carbo­ gram for four years, with a $2.9 hydrate, high-polyunsaturate diet to control my weight and found billion authorization. it beneficial." Although on a relaxed exercise program, his schedule is stiil rigorous enough to embarrass young men balf his age. Prompted Provide matching grants to by an interest in exercise and sports, he and Jack Kelly sold the cities and towns for water and need for fitness to President Eisenhower in 1953. Later the President sewer facilities, up to $700 million appointed Him to the President's Council on Youth Fitness. over four years. Dr. Kraus feels physical fitness is getting nothing more than lip Subsidize the cost of rehabili­ The spread of majority rule and the end of rural domination service from the leaders of the American Health community. After tating homes of low-income fami­ years of appealing to the medical profession with only lukewarm lies in urban renewal areas to over legislatures mean farm workers soon will enjoy the same response, he decided to take his case to the public with a new book. save them from the bulldozer. labor and social welfare protection as other workers, Labor The Cause, Prevention and Treatment of Backache, Stress and Tension In other congressional develop­ (Simon and Schuster, $4.50). His niain point is that hypokinesia (under­ ments: Secretary W. Willard Wirtz told Congress as he urged a bill which would put an age limit exercise) plus tension can lead to emotional and physical problems. The House passed a rapidpassage of a legislative pro­ of 14 on work in agriculture out­ The back muscles are the first casualties of urban inactivity, but transit bill for the metropolitan side school hours and empower the lack of proper exercise also can cause ulcers, diabetes and heart gram to aid migrant labor. Washington area^inanced partly secretary of labor to ban hazardous disease, he says. by the federal government, partly Wirtz, testifying before a Senate farm work for children. Dr. Kraus disagrees with the idea that goif, football and little by the District of Columbia gov­ Labor subcommittee, expressed Ad­ "The hiring out to others of chil­ ministration support of a bill to end dren 10 to 13 years old, and even league baseball are good exercise. These sports either generate too ernment, and partly by a bond is­ child labor in agriculture and of younger, violates everything we be­ much tension, create risk of injury or don't provide enough exercise, sue. he believes. The book contains exercise diagrams and a novel calorie other bills aimed at providing sub­ In a letter to House members, lieve in," Wirtz declared. "The only stantially year-round work for farm reason this is permitted to go on is chart for weight watchers. Prepared by Dr. Jean Mayer,- Professor AFL-CIO Legislative Director An­ of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, the chart shows laborers. that most people don't know or the number of calories used in performing various activities. Wrestling, drew J. Biemiller had given la­ He gave his personal backing for believe that it happens. It does." rowing and swimming require the most calories. The housewife gets bor's support for the program, terming it "essential" to meet the a farm minimum wage and coilecthe most benefit from polishing and the handyman's most vigorous transportation problems of the 400,000 Children tive bargaining rights for farm He pointed out that a special chore is sawing wood, according to the chart. Although stating that workers, explaining there was no Census Bureau survey in 1961 people should avoid starches and sugars. Dr. Kraus feels that physical nation's capital. He noted that the bill provided "assurance that the Administration position on these showed that nearly 400,000 chil­ exercise, and not diet, should be emphasized. rights and interests of existing issues at this time. dren, 10 to 13 years of age, were "Millions of government dollars are being spent for cardiovascular employees would be adequately "So far as the application of employed in farm work that year. disease research, but practitioners who want to solve a great part of protected." the labor laws is concerned," said On the proposal aimed at sta­ the solution to this problem by Increased exercise programs receive The Senate Judiciary Com­ Wirtz, "the exemptions of farm bilizing the employment of farm no support," Dr. Kraus told Health Bulletin. "In Russia, Eastern mittee put off for a week a show­ labor appear now to be largely workers, the secretary asserted Europe and West Germany, the government sets up physical recon­ down vote on the "Dirksen Amend­ an anachronistic carryover from that underlying the human prob­ ditioning institutes including 'night sanatoria' for the under-exercised ment"—^the proposal to change the the period of disproportionate lem of migirant families "wander­ citizen. Such a program should be part of President Johnson's cam­ Constitution to allow one house of political influence by rural vot­ ing hopelessly — and almost paign against heart disease and stroke," he said. a legislature to be apportioned on ers. helplessly" around the nation is Dr. Kraus says an over-concern with status is a prime reason for a basis other than population. "The national acceptance of the the economic fact that much the medical and educational professions' lack of interest in exercise. Chairman James Roosevelt principle of one man, one vote farm production requires labor 'The trend today is to surgery and research, therefore, doctors hesi­ (D-Calif.) told newsmen there is a foretells the end of the exclusion of only part of the year. tate about prescribing detailed exercise. Yet many neurological and "general consensus" In his House agricultural employment from the To develop "substantially year- orthopedic operations could be avoided if more exrcise were pre­ l^abor subcommittee that the min­ coverage of state and federal laws round work opportunities," he con­ scribed, Dr. Kraus explained. Physical educators in schools are also regarding minimum wages, health tinued, either year-round programs too concerned with status. "They would rather supervise games than imum wage should be increased in and sanitation, unemployment in- can be devised for those who fol­ conduct useful exercise sessions." The family physician or general J lending amendments to the Fair furance, workmen's compensation low the crops or industry could be practitioner can help cure hypokinesia by recommending exercise to Labor Standards Act. The sub­ committee held its first executive and collective bargaining." developed in farm areas to occupy his patients and informing the community of thajtroblems of under­ session on FLSA amendments after On child labor, Wirtz endorsed farm workers in the "off season." activity, Dr. Kraus concluded. completing public hearings. Exercise Important To Good Health Wirtz Urges Laws Aiding Farm Labor �BfSAFABERS. J^QG laly fl,.196B ^' ' - Par* SeventeeB By Fred Stewart & Ed Moeney Headquarters Representatives Thia month, the Seniority Uprradinr School will accept a new group of Class B Seafarers who v^h to upgrade themselves to Class A status. The training course, which was inaugurated by the Seafarers Appeals Board, is a move to assure the availability of qualified Seafarers to meet current manning needs in the face of the lessening availablity of Class A men due to retirement on pension, and longer vacation time on the beach. Among the many areas to be covered at the Upgrading school will be safety measures. For example, the Seafarer will be instructed on the danger of loose gear and equipment obstructions, slippery decks, the use of goggles, the use of electrical appliances, the effect that various solvents have on the body, the proper firefighting methods and many other important safety area. Above all, he will be taught the importance of good discipline. By this, we mean the ability to discipline himself in such a manner that he performs his functions on board ship in the best manner possible. Instruction on the proper use of the ship's gear will also b« an Im­ portant part of the upgrading course. In addition, the following areas will be stressed during the course of the training program: THE KNOWLEDGE OF CONTRACTS—This is a very important area for every Seafarer. A full knowledge of a Seafarer's rights aboard ship and the responsibilities which he must carry out is essential to the welfare of the Union and the individual Seafarer. HOW TO CONDUCT A UNION MEETING—T ie shipboard meeting must be conducted in the proper manner, in orde r to giv* each Seafarer • chance to express himself on any beefs he may have and also as a means to alert the union of any conditions aboard ship which may need immediate attention and correction. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SEAFARER—The union contract •pells out very clearly the responsibilities that the shipowner has to the Seafarer. It is also very important for the Seafarer to know what his responsibilities are as regards his job on board ship. STANDARD WOES'PROCEDURE—An understanding of the func­ tions of each job will be outlined at the upgrading course in order that every Seafarer taking the course will be able to perform his job in the best manner possible. The necessity for a seniority upgrading program as we explained before, is more important than ever. In addition to training for job proficiency, more and more is being done to encourage the Seafarer to qualify for advancement by special study and to pursue programs calculated to broaden his general outlook. Large-Size Ships Boost Panama Canai Receipts BALBOA, C. Z.—The Panama Canal reported that its toll receipts climbed 7.4 percent during the 1965 fiscal year which ended June 30 as more king-size commercial ihips transited the waterway. Vessels using* the canal had an average in­ enues, ai compared to the $62.5 crease in size of 7 percent and million received in 1664. carried 8.4 percent more cargo than in the previous year. Several canal officials assert that these figures demonstrate the waterway is not yet obsolete, al­ though they admit that a bigger canal at sea level will eventually have to be built. The number of merchant ships using the canal also rose in fiscal 1965, increasing to 11,834 over 11,- TAMPA — This city still wears 808 the previous year. In addition, the crown as Florida'a foremost as 284 U.S. government-operated ships an additional 2.3 million tons of and 83 vessels classified ^ "free cargo moved across ite piers dur­ transits" transited during 1965, ing 1964, according to official making a grand total of 12,201 figures. hulls that passed throug the "Big Statistics released by the city's Ditch." port authority show that 16,540,732 Marks Fourth Year tons of cargo moved through the The canal authorities report that port. Imports aocounted for 8.9 1965 marked the fourth year in a million tons of the total, and ex­ row that more than 11,000 mer­ ports were 7.5 million tons. Barge chant vessels used the waterway. traffic registered a substantial in­ These officials point out that every crease during the year, rising by year the Panama Canal handles 400,000 to 2.2 million tons. more and bigger ships which pass Port officials are optimistic over through the waterway at a faster Tampa's future since construc­ rate of speed. Even when shipping tion is proceeding on a liquid phos­ was heavier than usual in March phoric acid terminal, the first such and Aprfl and one of the water­ facility in the nation. Barges will way's two lanes was undergoing bring acid to the new $500,000 ter­ repairs, the officials say there were minal which is located at Kreher only minor delays. Terminals, a 60 acre industrial site Since canal tolls are based on owned by the port authority. Con­ the load potential of a vessel struction of a 500,000 gallon tank rather than actual cargo, the larger for storing caustic soda is planned size of the ships is reflected in at the terminal. This chemical will also be shipped by barge. the $67.1 million collected. .in1 1 irev^ . ! ! i. 1 ! . ' , Tampa Keeps Florida Title As Top Port Two Russian fishing trawlers from the large Soviet fleet operating on the Georges Bank, hunt for fish schools off Cape Cod. The Russian fishing fleet, which is giving New England fisher­ men serious competition, consists of larger, newer and more modern vessels than those operated by the U.S. fishermen. SlUNA-affiliated fishing unions have protested the presence of the Russian fleet in the waters traditionally fished by Americans. New England Fishermen Blast Size Of Soviet Herring Catch BOSTON—New England-based fishermen, who have long protested the invasion of the Soviet fishing fleet into traditional U.S. fishing grounds off Cape Cod, have asserted that their catches are suffering because of the huge numbers of herring taken by the Russians each year. In voicing their protests,"^ representatives of the SIUNA- The Russians are reportedly American fishing grounds is the training program the Soviets are affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's pouring $320 million per year into operating for Cuban fishermen. their deep sea fishing fleet. Amer­ Union and New Bedford Fisher­ According to a recent treaty be­ ican experts estimate that the men's Union, explain that their tween the Kremlin and Havana, the Soviets hauled in an approximate catches are diminishing because Russians are using Havana as a catch of 1,679,093 metric tons dur­ the fish that they hunt for feed on base of operations for a portion of ing the 1963 fishing season in the the herring schools which are be­ coming rapidly scarcer. The New North Atlantic. This figure repre­ their fishing fleet. about four times the total In return, the Soviet trawlers England fishermen generally set sents catch of fishermen that year. provide on-the-job training for a their nets for cod, haddock, sole, These areU.S. a few of the reasons number of Cubans. Russian traw­ black-backed flounder, pollack, why the Soviet Union is now lers operating under this arrange­ yellow tail and wolf fish. ranked as the fourth among the ment have been seen not only in These fish, U.S. fishermen point fishing nations of the world, be­ the Gulf of Mexico, but also at out, feed on the herring taken in hind Japan, Peru and Communist Georges Bank and the Grand such large numbers by their Soviet China. Banks. American fishermen say counterparts. In addition to her­ they expect Cuban fishing boat* Red Age Advantage ring, the Russians also concentrate to also start operating in these One of the major reasons the on whiting and red and silver areas in the future. Russian fishing fleet is so strong hake. is its relative youth. Most of the Home Waters Depleted Red trawlers seen off North Amer­ U.S. fishermen angrily comment ica are b<»tween five and ten that the Russians Jsegan their in­ years of age. The typical American cursions into the Georges and boat, by comparison is 40 to 50 Grand Banks in the North Atlantic, years old and is made of wood. The only after they over-fished their Soviets use modern steel construc­ traditional grounds in the Caspian, tion on their craft, and, as noted Black and Baltic Seas. Since the previously, often equip them with two famous North Atlantic fishing complete processing plants. grounds are in international Another distribing element of UNITED NATIONS. New York waters, any nation can fish them. (the Russian invasion of North —Landlocked nations have a right An idea of the extent and effi­ to have access to the open sea, an ciency of the Russian operations international convention composed Hawser Heaver in the two areas can be seen in of 62 countries declared here on the almost complete absence of July 8. sea gulls around the Red fleet. When ratified by a sufficient Normally, the gulls are attracted number of countries, the principle by the remains which are dumped of "free access" will provide the overboard after the catch Is pro­ basis for bilateral treaties between cessed, however, the Soviet vessels states and will give a welcome are so efficient that nothing Is left boost to the promotion of freer for the birds to feed upon. trade. Officials of the U.S. Navy and The principle of "free access" the Bureau of Commercial Fisher­ was adopted by the convention by ies who keep tabs on the Soviet a 46 to 0 vote, with seven nations flshlng operations, estimate that abstaining for various reasons. The the Russian fleet has 43 stern United States voted in favor of trawlers, 94 side trawlers, which the principle and is expected to are slightly smaller; 10 base or initial the convention in the near "mother" ships with facilities for future. processing and refrigeration, and The first three nations to ratify a tanker which supplies water and were Laos, Afghanistan and Yugo­ fuel. slavia. The first two are land­ Floating Factories locked, and the last is a so-called "transit" nation, through which The Russians are using trawlers cargoes to and from landlocked of the Pushkin class in their oper­ European nations are shipped. Taking dead aim with a ations off Cape Cod which are equipped to both catch and process The convention is most im­ hawser, SlU-Railway Ma­ the fish they fake. These floating mediately expected to help the rine Region member Harry trade of 21 landlocked nations, factories carry a crew of 100, and Joyea (left), gets ready to most of which are in Africa. To are equipped to can and render heave a line to Frank Stew­ be fully implemented, the conven­ fish, using the remains to make fish ard, waiting on the deck of tion will require approval by the meal as a substitute feed for ani­ New Haven Railtug Translegislative bodies of the signatory mals. Their processing plants can nations. (, fer No. 23. . freeze, 50. tons , pf fish in 24 hours. UN Convention Affirms Right Of Sea Access �naiiieai jMc M. mt SEAPAREMS Channel Tunnel Backers Company Spy Plan Misfires; Predict Project Success NLRB Orders New Election y.:afs-1 -•xr-'.w LONDON—Plans for a 32-imle tunnel across the English channel are ready to move off the drawing boards and into the hands of construction contractors. While the idea of a tunnel under the stormy channel between England and France has topped up countless times during the last 150 years, •fsupporters of the project are ments of the two countries really which calls for boring .three tubes confident that digging can be­ want the tunnel link will foe forth­ through, the rock beneath the WASHINGTON — An electronic firm's high-powered anti­ union campaign, which included planting a spy in the ladies' rest room and the organization of a "freedom" committee that made anti-labor signs out of-*company materials, backfired out of IndiaDa when union mem­ coming in the near future. The channel parallel to each other. The gin in the very near future. recwitly when the National bers discovered her double-dealing. Channel Study Group intends to two outside tubes, which would be The chief difficulties which have Labor Relations Board used these barred work on the tunnel project in the past have been doubts about strength of the rock structure be­ neath the channel floor, political differences between the two coun­ tries and the always-present prob­ lem of money. Substantial progress in all three of these problem areas has moved planning for the tun­ nel to the actual work stage. An extensive geological survey has proven that a tunnel beneath the channel is definitely feasible. The English and French govern­ ments put up $5 million for the survey which was conducted by the Channel Tunnel Study Group, a combination of U.S., French and British companies. Favorable Report Using two converted landing craft and several drilling plat­ forms, the geologists obtained core samples from the roc^ beneath the channel bed. Scientists attached to the project were impressed with the results of these borings and seismic tests which have shown the rock to be fairly free of fissures or cracks. Despite the fact that France's President Charles DeGaulle re­ buffed England when she tried to enter the European Common Mar­ ket, the French are giving active cooperation to the tunnel project. The English, who have been beset by severe financial problems, are aiso enthusiastic about the idea. Although there have been pro­ tests in the past that Great Britain's comfortable isolation from the Continent would be dis­ turbed by the easy access provided by a channel tunnel, there have been few outcries from the British public on the subject. Upcoming Decision Proof of whether the govern- Oil Imports (Continued from page 3) oil import quota, the Maritime Advisory Committee recoimmended to the appropriate Government officials the following actions: 1. A declaration by the Presi­ dent that the existence of an American -owned runaway - flag fleet is inconsistent with the pur­ poses expressed in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and Inimical to the American-flag merchant marine. 2. Renunciation by the Depart­ ments of Defense and State of the concept of "effective control." 3. Passage of legislation subject­ ing American runaway operators to the same corporate taxes now paid by domestic American com­ panies, with the increased Federal revenues _to be used for building new American-flag vessels, partic­ ularly bulk carriers. 4. Appropriate steps to provide the National Labor Relations Board with definitive jurisdiction over runaway-flag vessels in Amer­ ican commerce, so that the crews of these vessels would have the opportunity to be represented in collective bargaining by the union of their choice. BALVMORS place its formal report in the hands of lawmakers in London and Paris by the end of this year or early 1966. If the two parliaments give the go-ahead, the first con­ struction contracts are expected to be let shortly after the decision. Financial problems connected with the project haven't appeared to have fazed its supporters. Both countries are expected to chip in to help raise the necessary $400 million for the construction of the tunnel. Private bankers have also indicated they are ready to help. The survey work has served to show the feasibility of the various plans of what form the channel link should actually take. The idea of a bridge across the waterway, for instance, has just about ruled out, while a proposed dam clear across the straits has been almost completely ignored. Tunnel Wins Out Although engineers on the proj­ ect face extremely difficult prob­ lems, they have settled on a plan 21-feet in diameter, would foe used to carry traffic. A smaller middle tube would handle drainage and service equipment. The smaller central tube would also serve as a pilot tunnel in the actual construc­ tion to give engineers a chance to find cracks in the rock structure and other unknown problems. The tunnel planners propose to use special electric trains to han­ dle traffic through the tubes. These trains would be capable of carrying cars, trucks, passengers and rail freight cars. In planning for a tunnel drilled out of the rock beneath the chan­ nel, the project engineers dis­ carded the popular proposal of a tube laid on the floor of the water­ way. In rejecting this idea, the engineers cited the difficulties presented by sabotage, damage by passing ships and the problem of cutting a path through the numer­ ous wrecks of vessels that have been claimed by the treacherous winds and tides of the channel. By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS Price Of Baked Goods Going Up You can expect a pound loaf of bread soon may cost you 2 cents more—a price hike of over 9 per cent—as the combined result of a new wheat bill now moving through Congress, and bakers' plans to capitalize on this bill. Other baked goods also will cost more soon. The bill itself, by reducing the present Govern­ ment subsidy on the price of wheat, will increase the price' of the flour going into a pound of bread by just about two-thirds of a cent. But the flourmilling-and bread-baling industry has warned that the price will go up 2 cents. That's about three times the increased cost of the flour. The Cooperative League of the U. S. A., which includes both consumer and farm groups, supports the increase in* the price of wheat as helping to stabilize farm income. But the League says there is no reason for bakers to raise the price of bread more than a cent a loaf, and not even that much for other baked goods, according to David Angevine, its information director. The National Farmers Union asserts that the milling and baking industries are fighting the wheat bill because they want to put the blame on the Ad­ ministration for the coming increase in bread prices. You're in the middle of this battte over the price of wheat. Even a penny increase in the price of bread wQl be a burden on working families in this year of rising food prices. A two-cent hike can mean an extra cost of about $23 a year for a working family with several children. Thus the pending bread price hike will wipe out almost half the estimated savings to moderate-in­ come families of the recent reductions in excise taxes. (The Treasury Department figures that the excise tax cut will save families an average of about $57 a year.) In considering the new wheat bill. Congress has an opportunity, if it acts on it, to help both con­ sumers and farmers by investigating what makes a loaf of bread cost so much when the ingredients are so relatively cheap. Angevine points out tiiat the average one^ound loaf of bread sellis for 2V/t cents, but the value of the wheat in it is just about 2V2 cents. Ten years ago, when the average pound loaf sold for 14V^ cents, the farmer still got 2V^ cents for the wheat. Today consumers are paying 7 cents more, while the farmer is getting apia-oximately the same return for his wheat. The worst feature of the new bill may be that it gives the baking industry a chance to raise prices facts to throw out the results of a representation election. An NLRB board examiner said these incidents constituted illegal inter­ ference with a 1963 election lost by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers at Sarkes Tarbian, Inc., a big TV and radio parts manufacturer In Bloomington, Ind. Reversing his own previous rulings in the face of new evidence submitted by the IBEW, Trial Examiner Phil Saunders listed these further findings of miscon­ duct; • A woman employer who helped the union sign new mem­ bers, offered to switch her allegi­ ance and reported regularly to management officials on union activities. Management paid for an un­ listed telephone installed in the female spy's home, instructed her to report regularly to company officials and paid her $743 to move • Another woman worker testi­ fied that she was instructed by management to lurk in the ladies* room, listening and reporting em­ ployee conversations. • The same worker told of re­ porting to Vice President Mary Tarzian, wife of the company presi­ dent, that "all of us girls" are "using an awfully lot of material from the tool crib" to make anti-" union signs and that Mrs. Tarzian replied: "That's all right. You use any­ thing you need." (The witness added: "Which we did." 'Most Endowed' WoilKer Management denied that the pre. tended union supporter was given unusual consideration, but the examiner declared that she was "undoubtedly the most endowed and unique employee" in company history. Further company denials he called "ridiculous and untrue." As to the check that management gave its double-agent when she prepared • to move to the West Coast, Saunders said the "so-called loan was nothing more than com­ pensation" for her spying on the union. The evidence, the examiner said, adds up to the fact that Sarkes Tarzian management unlawfully Interfered with employee rights. The election should be set aside and a new one held, he recom­ mended. A protest against activities of the company labor consnUant in the spy case was filed with Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz by IBEW President Gordon M. Free­ man. Wlrtz said he would withhold an investigation until completion of the NLRB proceedings. again Significantly, there were no decreases In the price of bread when flour prices declined in If Congress and the Adrntatstnttoii doa't try to do something useful about suggesting ways the baking industry can reduce its present Mtb selilnr expeMes, you'll have to be your own mice poUeenien. Within the limits available, this means trying to make every penny spent for bread, other baked goods and flour, bring home full value. Most families don't. A leading bakery corporation recently reported that the average supermarket shopper spends just three seconds buying her baked goods. That's not enough time even to glance at the net weight on the wrapper, to see if the loaf is a "balloon" loaf, which looks bigger than it weighs, or a regular loaf. More Bread for Your Money First step in getting your money's worth in bread is to dieck the net weight. So-called "balloon bread" is a one-pound loaf baked in a IVi-pound pan so it puffs up and looks big. In a few states, balloon bread FORT FIERCE, Fla.—A mysteri­ is not permitted or must be plainly labeled such, ous pear-shaped object, moving but in most places, you won't know unless you look. along quickly at a constant rate Next step is to buy the simplest forai of bread. of speed, has been detected at the Extension home economists have pointed out that bottom of the Gulf Stream off the you can pay as little as 21 cents a pound for ordinary coast of Florida by a marine sci­ bread (even less in some cities), 30 cents for special entist preparing for a full-scale breads and as much as 50 to 70 cents for party-sUced underwater expedition beneath the rye and rolls. full length of the warm water Special types of bread sometimes claimed to have cnrrent. extra nutrition or special "health" properties, actu­ In telling how he sighted the ally differ only superficially from ordinary bread. strange object from a one-man Government authorities have found. In buying crackers too, the price per pound goes submarine. Dr. Dmitirl Rebikoff up inordinately for simple ^a crackers, as against reported that although it gave off those with glazed coatings, or small additions such no signals, he was able to photo­ as sesame seeds. Ordinary saltines cost 31 cents a graph it, The success of Dr. Rebipound; glazed round crackers, 41; thin sesame, 69, koff's camera vvork is not yet known. He suggested that the fastexperts point out. You save further by buying supermarkets private- moving object could- have been brand breads. The.big markets are kind of cagey about run by a robot pilot. the way they price their own brands of bread. They The marine scientist observed manage to stay within two or three cents of the the mysterious phenomenon wfaUe advertised brands, raising their prices along with gathering data for Dr. Jacques Picthe national brand bakers. StUl, the savings are a card who plans an underwater good 10 to 15 per cent of the cost of this basic, often- exploration expedition of the Gulf bought food Item. Stream from Florida to Newfound Fourth way to save is to buy the larger sizes. In land and the Continental Shelf. a few cases this writer has found the same brand of Piccard, who Is the son of famed bread costing the same per oimce as between one- ocean scientist Auguste Piccard, in­ pound and two-pound loaves. But often you can tends to drift along the bottom of save about eight per cent of th# cost by buying the the Gulf Stream in a specially two-pound loat j constructed observation submarine. Scientist Spots Mystery Object In Gulf Stream 1 �jmui'nm sWAPA itEk'9' e rmgm IMIffy IMmt On LOO MnU AM S^gfaeeew Ifaime. evgtat ai eiwlk laao* at th» SEAFABEHS LOG «r» mafited evevjr twa waein to aH SIU ahlp* as we&: as to •UiBeraus diibs, bara aaif ot^ overseas spots where Seafarers ffOBfvegato «diara^ Vm proeedfso fn maOlag the LOG favotves ealliaff alt SIO steansUp compaaies for the itineraries of their Aips. Oft the hesiiv of the Infomation supplied by the sMp operetar, fmur copies of toe LOG, and minutes forms are thai ahr•Milied te the agenf to the next pert StndlwiT, the seamenls elUba get various quantities of LOGs at every mat^g;. The LOG is not to ny club wben a Seafbrcr sequests it by notMying the LOG office that 9eaf«ers con­ gregate there; As always the tJnion would iihe to hear promptly team SFUi ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not dcBvexed so that the Union can maintain a day-to-diay check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. TRANSHARTPORO (HudMO Water­ way), June 20 — Clnirman, Frank Cainaf Saeratery, i; Calhaum Brother J. Bryant was elected' to serve as ship's delegate; Beefs, concerning ice-water fountains squared away prior to sailing Some disputed OT Ini deck and' engine departments. Discussion on sign-on. procedures. DEL SANTOS (Delta), May 3»— Chaiimen, John T> Rottinson;. Seerataiy, Herman MiaUte; New ship's detegate to be ellsctadl $9 Irr ship's fundi No beefs reported by depart­ ment deiiagatBS. Mbtlorr made to write letter to Uiiion ra new contract and proposed merger with NMU. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Navi­ gation), June 9 — Chairman, W. R. Simpaan; Secretary, R. E. Ayers. No JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waiarman), Juna 20—Cftatrman, ft E. CRanmii; Saeratary, W. M. Morse; Sonra napainr have been taken care ot buk-^dbnie stili remain to bo done. Mr beefh were reported' by department dele­ gates. A new ship's deiegato was elected. TAMARA CUILOEN (Trans|mrt. Commerciat), Juna 20 — CttatmMm, K, Gahagan; Secretary, "Duka" Bardnsr. Brother W. Powell was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beete were reported by department dele­ gates. Patrolman to be informed about having emergMicy spare parte put aboard ship for air-conditionIng repairs. Also to have fiesit water tanks 'cleaned and cemented while ship is in drydock at Mobile^ at the end of this voyage; GLOBE TRAVELER (Maritime Over­ seas), June 17—Chairman, L. KarEBSheimtr; Secrsteiy, Frank Van Ousen. $3.07 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Brother L. Hargeshelmer was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks to the steward department. beefs were reported by department delegates. Ship's delegate to see the mate about medical chest being ade­ quately stocked and checked by patrolman. It was suggested that the ship be fumigated. Also that a firstaid kit be placed in galley. ALAMAR (Caimar), June S—Chair­ man, Wm. J. Smith; S e c r e t» r y, Chanes N. Ratcliir. Everything Is running smoothly except for some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments which will be taken up with patrolman. Medical supplies ere Inadequate. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Over­ seas), May 9 — Chaiitnan, Tom Mar;tineau; Secretary, Stantey Schuyler. Brother Leo Wilis was elected t* serve as ship's delegate. Everything is running smoothly. $50 in ship's fund. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Oversea^, June 2fr-Chairman; Lee WHISi Secretary, Stanley F. Schuyler. Dis­ puted OT in deck- and engine de­ partments, otherwise everything Is running smoothly. Port side gangway to be repaired; Vote of thanks to the steward department. LA SALLE (Waterman), Juna 28 — Chairman, Leo J. WeMi; Secretary, Leo J; Gomes. Everything is running smoothly. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Brother Leo J. Gomes was re-elected to serve as stiip's delegate, and was extended a vote of thanks for a job well done. Vote of thanks to the steward department. HUDSON (Victory Transport), June 9—Chairman, Fred l^num; Secretary, N. Robert Weissman. One man was hospitalized In Honolulu. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates, and everybody Is happy. The Bosun called It a good trip and helped retain as many of the crew as possible. Vote of thanks to the steward department. The crew aiso expressed appreciation to tha crew's messman, Hamed, STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), July 4 —Chairman, Fred Shaia; Secretary, R. Morgan. $22.31 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Motion to have petreiman look Into probiwn of insufficient medical supplies. ALCOA MASTER (Alcaa), July 4 — Chairman, John Cantreii; Secretary, Robert Goldy. Deiaysxt sailing beef to be taken up with patrolman, other­ wise no beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), -July 5—Chairman, A. Palino; Secre­ COLUMBfA VICTIUtV (Columbia), tary, H. R. Oombrowski, $28 In ship's June 19—Chairman, DOnaM Nalson; fund. Repairs taken care of. New medicine cabinets to be ordered. No Secretary, Francesco Fraone. One man hospitalized In Southampton, beefs reported by department deleEngland. Vote of thanks to the stew­ gaes. Brother James Balmy was aiecbard departmmt for doing » good job ed to serve as new ship's delegate; even though they are short handed-. and treasurer. Vote of thanks to the departing ship's del<igate, Brother A. PONCE (Sea-Land), Juna 27—Chair­ Quinn. man, J; M. Fosterr. Saeratery, J. R. Ut» Ship's delegate reported that STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), June everything Is r u n n I rrg smoothly. 27—Chairman, None; Secretary, None. Ship's fund will be made up from No- beefs or disputed OT reported voluntary contributions. Members by deinrtmcnt delegates, aboard decldeff to postpone voting on acceptance of new retirement MAOAKET (imrtarman), June 9t — plan until mora Information concern­ Chainirait, Thomas Litest Jr.; Sacrm^ ing szmie Is received from New York «ir]^ Cae A; Scliwandfc Dtsputed OT hall; in deck and steward dapartmants; AND THEBEfe A BLUE SAF'FACeO SKY SPARROW- When it's chow time on the high seas, members of the SIU stewards departments— bakersr cooks, mesaxien, know that they have one of the most demanding clienteles in the world to please. The skills of the galley staffa are known and appreciated the world over. The foUowing steward • departments,, earning the he says. "There is no doubt that by Ship's meeting chairman praise of their fellow crew- when the men keep cool, every­ Clarence Mantoie ot the W. E. members, nave been given this period's Seafarer's Ck>ldea Galley Award of Honor for chow and service above and beyond the call of duty: incer (R^rnold's Metal Com­ pany), Lee Angeles (Sea-Land), Steel nyer (Isthmdan), Monarck the Seas (Sea-Land), Hudson (Victory Transport), La SaHe (Waterman Steamship), Globe Traveltev (Maritime Overseas), Robin Kirk (Bobin Lines), Transboy (Waterman Steamship), Hud­ son (Victory Steamship), and the Oceanic eioud, (Transworld). t 4- t steel Scientist (Isthmian) Ship's delegate William H. Harrell re­ ports that from now on Dinner wiU be a "full dress" affair aboard the vessel. "I'm not saying that the boys have to wear white tie and tails," announces Brother Harrell. Horrell "What I am say­ ing is that members of the crew have decided that everyone must be properly and neatly dressed when using the messhall. Seafarers sailing aboard the Steel Scientist are all agreed that SIU standards must be lived up to in all phases of a voyage." 4 4 4 Seafarers sailing the Transbay (Waterman Steam.ship) partook in a give and take fouod-table type discussion recently. The subject of the debate was the coffee-break period and, according to delegate M. W. Roberto the hoys had a lot of good suggestions. Suggestions were made as to the needs of those members of the crew who wanted tea instead of Java. The point was also raised that now that summer is on the scene, more cold drinks ought to be served during the coffee-break time. "All and all it was a very satisfactory meet­ ing," Brother Roberto says. 4 4 4 Resourceful Seafarers are doing their best in an all out struggle to beat the heat of summer sailing. The latest report from the front lines of this struggle comes from BiU Padgett ship's delegate aboard the M V Tamara Giillden (Transport Com­ PcMigett mercial). "T h e crew has decided that all doors and ports will be kept dosed so that we win receive the maximum benefits from the air-conditioning system that services the vessel," thing proceeds more smoothly," Fftegerald (Gartland). According declares Brother Padgett. to Brother Mandrie, the erew aboard the W. E. Fitzgerald has 4 4 4 voted to chip in 25-cents per man Ship^s delegate Rodel^ Lane on every pay day to. cover the ot the Hftdaoi* (Victory Transport) costs of phone calls. "I just know reports that ttie bos'n was so im­ that's going to make the women pressed with ttie efforts of the happy," Brother Mandrie smiles. crew that he issued a special state­ "And what's more," he says, "it's ment of praise for them. "The unannounced." bos'n called it a 'fine trip'" reports 4 4 4 Brother Lane, "and he said that Martin F. Larson, ship's dele­ he hoped that the entire crew would remain with the vessel." gate aboard the Alcoa Voyager (Alcoa) has a lot Stewards delegate Harry Dean o f compliments I^ses along another vote of for the SIU crew praise, this one by the entire crew. aboard the ship. "The crew was very appredative "I would espec­ of the efforts made 1^ Brother ially like to com­ Hamed, the crew's messman," says mend Thomas A. delegate Dean. "He did a really Lukas, our ship's bang-up job in the true SIU galley reporter," con­ tradition." Deck delegate D. M. tinues Brother Masses passes along one sadder Larson. The job LorsoN bit of news, reporting that one of he did taking the crew took sick and had to be care of Union business was terrific hospitalized in Honolulu. as was the job he did carrying out 4 4 4 his duties as a seaman. Safety is always a matter of 4 4 4 grave concern to Seafarers and Summer is just starting to play the men who sail havoc with sun-weary SIU crews. under the SIU However, as banner are among usual. Seafarers the most safety- are proving conscious on the worthy ' of the seas. Time and challenge and time again, SIU are coming up crews have with some inwalked off with g e n i 0 u s and coveted safety time - honored awards. In this means of put­ Morris tradition, crew- ting heat prob­ Berry members aboard the Oceanic Cloud lems on ice. One (Trans World Marine) have agreed sure and pleasant device for keep­ to form a safety committee that ing cool when summer puts the will meet once a month to discuss heat on is the one requested by safety measures and procedures crewmembers sailing aboard the to be implemented during the Transerie (Hudson Waterways). voyage. Ship's delegate Edward W. According to ships delegate N. Morris says that he is confident M. Berry, the boys are anxiously that the committee will be 100 per awaiting the installation of the cent successful. "Safety counts," new ice cream freezer that they says Brother Morris. "And," he recently asked for. "Did you ever insists, "we aim to guarantee that watch kids in the summer?" asks SIU standards are met." Brother Berry. "They've always 4 4 4 got an ice cream pop stuck in Deck delegate Robert Callahan their mouth. No kidding, those passes along the sad news that kids know what's good. You know Brother Hal Ellis died on May 28 the old saying about 'out of the and his body was sent back to the mouths of babes'." states from San Juan. The crew sent radio-grams about Brother Ellis' death to his family and to headquarters. "The hoys also con­ tributed $25 to purchase a funeral A reminder from SIU head­ wreath," Brother Callahan says. Brother Leroy Rinker, ship's quarters cautions all Seafarers movie director, reports that the leaving their ships to contact movie projector and inverter are the hall in ample time to allow t»ck and in ship shape condition. the Union to dispatch a replace­ "The boys are all looking forward ment. Failure to give notice be­ to returning to some fine film fore paying off may cause r de­ viewing," he says. layed sailing, force the ^ip to sail short Of the manning re­ 4 4 4 Girls in SIU ports all over the quirements and needlessly mako world will he rushing home to sit the work tougher for your ship­ by theh: telephones when they mates. learn ot ttie announcement made Quitting Ship? Notify Union HMMM...NE\/BB SAW ONE OF TMOSE gEFORE.,.. �Seafarer Receives Response iTo Bottles Cast Into Ocean ' July m, im S^AF A RER S VOG" Paf* Twenty Something Fishy Seafarer Lenny Zintz, currently sailing as an AB aboard the Chatam, finally met with success when he recently received a reply after fifteen fruitless years of launching bottled messages upon the high seas. Seafaring men and others have been casting bottled notes upon the waters for centuries, 'For more than fifteen years cial, Oman. Oman is a little inand none but this very special now I have been putting notes into depent state occupying the south­ breed of man knows the ex­ eastern part of the Arabian Penin­ citement that an answer brings. "I can't tell you how absolutely thrilled I was," says Brother Zintz. "There is no comparison I can use that appropriately communicates my feelings. I guess the closest I can come is to say it's like find­ ing a treasured childhood posses­ sion that you thought was lost forever many, Zintz many years ago. And then suddenly, there it is, right in your hand." Actually, Brother Zintz never dreamed that any of his carefully corked and floated messages would ever be found or answered. He was as shocked as he was pleased when someone finally did discover one of his missives and replied to him. sealed bottles and tossing them into the sea," he says. "To tell the truth, I never once really believed that I would actually receive an answer. Still, with a little prayer, I would toss several bottles from every vessel I sailed upon, no mat­ ter what waters we were in. Maybe the Good Lord heard my prayers because they were finally answered and someone responded to one of the notes." Got Word In NOLA Zintz was on the beach in New Orleans when he learned • of his good fortune. "I piled off the Manhattan in Portland April 4th and then came to New Orleans to visit my mom for Mother's Day. It was a long trip io New Orleans and I was plenty tired. But I woke up fast when I found a letter waiting for me from a British soldier attached to the Trucial, Oman Scouts in Tru- LOG-A-RHYTHM; The Ripening Life Of Man By Roy Lee Hinson Out of the home came forth a son. Entering the race where others have run. Learning, accepting, refusing the truth. In infancy, childhood even in youth. Living on earth which Heaven affords. Enticed by armies with flashing swords. Listening to flattering constructive remarks, Sitting, lounging around- in the parks. At the sounding of trumpets of young manhood. Accepting his place where others have stood. Succeeding, and failing where others did fail. He trod and blazed a brand new trail. Leading a life where others are free. Leaving a trail that others can see. Never to know what he has done. Except through the mirror, his own dear son. What wrong he did or good he rendered. Who he blessed or who he hindered. What he did he cannot see. Except through those whom he set free. The ripening life is man's life, A life or words can entice. Some people whom he knew long before. Or clay he marred or things he tore. The things he made and words he wrote. Are like a tiny beam or moat. They are casting power upon the sea. Or like the foam upon the lea. He is an heir of the free. Once in his possession is the key. His every good and bad is hid. All he can see is what others did. sula. It has been a British protec­ torate since the nineteenth century. It is best known for its dates and its riding camels which are con­ sidered to be among the finest in the world. Corporal John White, who is serving there, found my bottle on the beach between the villages of Sharjah and Dubai. He picked it up on April 13, 1965. I had dropped the bottle into the sea November 22, 1963 from off the Steel Voyager. That gives it 18 months and a few days sea time be­ fore it was discovered. It was quite a thrill and quite a surprise to re­ ceive an answer after all those years." Improved Odds In truth, there is no reason for Brother Zintz to be so surprised that his note received a reply. The chances of a bottle message being found and answered or returned to its owner are being improved all the time. As nations grow, and more and more beaches lose their "remote" status, the odds of some­ one picking up a launched bottle shorten every day. For example, SIU member James Balmy who also casts messages adrift as a hobby, estimates that of all the bottles he has thrown over the side, as many as 20 per cent have received re­ plies. Brother Balmy, a veteran member of the engine department who has been sailing with the SIU since 1951, has been tossing at least three bottled messages over the side of every ship he has sailed upon since he began shipping out. He isn't particular about the type of bottles in which he floats his messages, so long as they're glass, sealed and bouyant. The note in­ side the bottle states his name, home address, position of the ship, date, time and a request that the finder send him a postcard telling him where and when the bottle was found. For the benefit of some of his more cynical crewmates. Balmy an­ nounces that of the fifty bottles he has thrown overboard, he has re­ ceived nine answering cards In return. His latest success occurred when he was aboard the Transglobe bound from Bremerhaven to New York. Bottled Help Not all bottled messages have been sent out of curiosity or in pur­ suance of a hobby. There are many cases on record where shipwrecked sailors have been rescued and their lives saved by rescue crews re­ sponding to a bottled SOS message. As for Seafarer Zintz, he plans continue casting his bottles upon the waters for a long, long time to come. "I first started in 1950," he says, "when I enlisted In the Navy. I guess I'm really hooked by now because I've been doing it ever since and expect to keep right on. I even Intend to start up a corre­ spondence with John White and maybe someday we'll even get to meet. Who knows . . ." Zintz joined the SIU in 1958 and since then has been sailing as an AB out of his home port in New Orleans. "The SIU is tops with me," he says. "Bottle-tossing is my hobby, but the SIU is my livelihood and my life." Fish were really jumping for Seafarer S. C. Hanks over the July 4 weekend. Using live shrimp for bait, brother Hanks netted the above string of 84 (count 'em) flounder while casting his lines upon the waters of Florida's Escambria River. "Come on down," says the happy Seafarer. SEAMAR (Calmar), July 4—Chair, man, J. Long; Secretary, M. Herring. Brother R. Maldonaldo was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. INGER (Reynolds Metals), July 2— Chairman, R. D. Schwarz; Secretary, H. E. Newberry. Ship's delegate re­ ported that this was a smooth trip. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), June B—Chairman, Billia Padgett; Secretary, M. Beaching. Beef concerning the mate and captain to be taken up with patrolman. Some disputed OT In deck and engine de­ partments. GLOBE EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), June 6—Chairman, S. Krawczynski; Secretary, John R. Talbot. No beefs reported by department delegates. TRANSYORK (Hudson Waterways), July 4—Chairman, Harry Limbaugh; Secretary, Leon D. Lucas. OT beef for being restricted to the ship In Cape Saint John, to be taken up with patrolman. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), June 30— Chairman, L. A. Williams; Secretary, T. A. Lucas. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Ship's delegate extended a vote of thanks to a new member of the Union, T. A. Lucas, who did a fine job of taking care of Union business. EAGLE VOYAGER (United Maritime), June 8—Chairman, H. E. Bates; Sec­ retary, J. Head. No beefs reported by department delegates. ' Brother Marco Mora was elected to serve as ship's delegate. YAKA (Waterman), June 23—Chair­ man, Oick Ware, Jr.; Secretary, R. LaBombard. Minor beefs and disputed OT In deck department to be straight­ ened out. The matter of Inadequate slop chest and medical supplies to be taken up with patrolman. Also have patrolman clarify penalty cargo pay for crew, and to clarify restric­ tion to the ship in Casablanca.. NEVA WEST (Bloomfield), July 5— Chairman, James C. Dial; Secretary, W. R. Geis. Disputed OT in engine department. To see patrolman about new washing machine. Renew or re­ pair screen doors main deck passage­ way. Paint recreation hall. GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Overseas), July 4—Chairman, E. Abualyi Secretary, J. McPhaul; Everything is going along smoothly with no beefs. Brother F. Clarke was elected to serve as ship's delegate for next voy­ age. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin Lines), June 27—Chairman, Emil Gretsky; Secretary, Luther Gadson.. Brother Stephen Bergeria was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Every­ thing Is in ship-shape condition. No beefs and no disputed OT. YORK (American Bulk Carriers), June 27—Chairman, Seymour Hein* fling; Secretary, Al Doud. $1.06 In ship's fund. Disputed OT In deck and- engine departments. One man hospitalized In Aden, and re oined ship In Suez. Beef regarding nadequate launch service In Aden, and poor mall service to crew, to bo turned over to boarding patrolman. Resolution signed by crewmembers was sent to Washington, regarding the closing of USPHS hospitals. FLORIDA STATE (Everglades), July 3—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Secretary, Ben Prager. $ii in ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported tbat all Is In order. No beefs reported by department delegates. DEL NORTE (Delta), June 30 — Chairman, Robert Callahan; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. No beefs were reported by department delegates. $244.60 in ship's fund and $88.38 In movie fund. Brother Stanley Wright was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), June 13— Chairman, George R. Stanley; Secre­ tary, R. Weaver. $14.50 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to the engine department. Brother George Stanley for his donation to the ship's fund, and to the steward department. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), July 4— Chairman, Leo Bruce; Secretary, S. M. Simos. $4 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck department to be brought to the attention of the patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good food and service. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn NaviRation), June 5 — Chairman, W. R. Simpson; Secretary, R. Ayus. Ship's delegate informed crew that he will ask headquarters to contact company in regard to expediting mall delivery. No beefs reported ,tay department delegates. Ship's delegate to see the mate about the medicine chest being adequately stocked and checked by patrolman. It was suggested that ship be fumigated. �m '.v.i.. • ..'•, mn S E A W d KEiR^Ei E OKG* The Lie Defector Seafarer Discovers Gifts '-To Tell The Truth? May Take Strange Forms (Continued from page 13) most p^ Uiese operators have been demopstrated to be highly lacking The first installment of Seafarer William Calefato'9 colorful tale appeared in the July 9 issue of the LOG. In skil^ training and motivation. The truth is that the field is shot In this second and concluding installment. Brother Calefato relates his further adventures among the hidian longshoremen of Bahgnavar. through with "quack" operatm-s who, with little or no training or experience, buy , a .polygraph machine and set up shop. For a fee, Seafarer William Calefato, whom the native Indian longshoremen had re-named Taign, many are more than glad to find an employee or prospective employee was getting a first hand education in the working habits and living conditions of the ordinary "guilty" or "not guilty" according to the Boss's wishes. The Boss's Indian citizen. As he watched them pursue their daily tasks aboard the Rachel V in Bahvnawishes are often based on whether the employee being tested is pro or gar, he came more and more * to understand their way of I anti-union, a member of a minority group, etc. Many of these machines are being used by departments of the U.S. Government to screen employees, as well as by American business. Half of these departments and agencies require the operator to have no mm-e than a high school diploma and some special training ranging from a five-day course of training to a seven-week course, depend­ ing on the specific federal agency involved. However noted scientists, all well-versed in the operation of these machines, have testified that minimum requirements should be a college degree, six months' training in the use of the polygraph, plus six months of closely-supervised Internship. Other experts feel that even this much training would prove worthless unless a complete grounding in psychiatry is Included. Still others feel the polygraph is worthless no matter how much train­ ing the operator brings to this task. On legal and moral grounds the polygraph or lie detector takes its biggest shellacking from all sides. On moral and legal grounds the use of these machines for any purpose is indefensible. Their results are not accepted by the court and there is wide agree­ ment that the use of these machines violates the constitutional rights of the individual—specifically the Fourth Amendment, which guarantees "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searchers and seizures . . ." and the Fifth Amendment which guarantees that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." However the constitutional guarantees protect only against action by the government or someone acting by authority of the government. They also apply only to forced testimony and to the seizure of evidence, while persons submitting to lie detector tests are asked to give their consent. This consent is the employer's ace in the hole. Does the job seeker or the employee without a union to protect him have any choice but to consent? If he does not consent to take the test he will be summarily eliminated from consideration for the job or fired If he is already an employee. Thus the Boss has a tool and an excuse for eliminating the pro-union employee, the veteran employee with senior­ ity, etc. This is why, in spite of their demonstrated unreliability, the use of these machines is increasing constantly. Just as one rotten apple will infect a whole barrel-full, the use of these un-American, undemocratic and un-constitutional polygraph ma­ chines has already begun to eat away at the foundations of our free­ dom and society in a manner resembling the tactics in a police state. The operators of these lie detector machines are themselves guilty of vast amounts of secrecy and deceit, which they claim is "necessary" to conduct their "business." The'first deceit they employ is by spreading the lie that the poly­ graph is "infallible." This is carefully calcuated to strike fear into the heart of the pubic concerning the powers of the machine—and fear itself is a danger to the democratic process. Next, unknown to the subject, the operators of these polygraph machines are trained to covertly observe his actions and to report them secretly to the examiner—^who must largely rely on the informa­ tion supplied by this "spy" because his machine, in actuality, can tell him very little. As if this were not enough, the rooms in which the examinations are given are often supplied with a "two-way" mirror, through which the subject can be observed without his knowledge and further spied upon by hidden microphones. The subject is also often ordered to inform on any of his fellow workers whom he even suspects of wrong­ doing, and is threatened that if he does not inform on them, the machine will trip him up even in his silence. A.11 this, of course, represents pure police state tactics. If all this Is to be allowed,, why not injections of truth-serums? The answer is aimple. None'^ of this must be allowed to continue. The AFL-CIO has blasted the use of polygraphs along with other spying devices. In virtually every case where a unionmember has been dismissed for no other proof than the fact that the machine took a dislike to him, the NLRB has supported the union stand and re-instated the worker. The AFL-CIO has been instrumental in getting four states—Alaska, California, Massachasetts and Oregon—to pass legislation outlawing the use of poly­ graphs in all private employment and (with the exception of Cali­ fornia) public employment. Several other states,- under strong AFL-CIO pressure, are currently considering similar legislation. The American labor movement will continue to press for legislation in other states. Summarizing the position of the entire AFL-CIO on this subject, the Executive Council said recently—"Neither the Government nor private employers^ should be pemitted to engage in this sort of police state surveillance of the lives of individual citizens," not only because such devices are unreliable but "because they infringe on the funda­ mental rights of American citizens." life. Then came the inevitable problem of conununication between people who wanted to make friends but did not speak one another's lan­ guage. They solved the problem through the time honored gestures of pantomime. When one of the old Indian men pointed to his palm, the Seafarer knew he wanted some tobacco. When the request was granted, the old man put the tobacco carefully into a. pouch which was tucked into the folds of his flowing robe. From another pouch he pinched a generous portion of hi; own tobacco and handed it to the Seafarer. The decks of the Rachel V are crowded with native Indian Among some Indians, the above scene has other meanings. The first longshoremen. The Indians, who ate and slept on deck of the gesture indicated, in the language ship, got along famously with the SlU crew. of native custom, that the Amer­ ican had lots of tobacco and was of these features, Taign suspected time in a soft, musical voice and willing to share it with his Indian that the unexpected meeting was with a very slight smile. brethren. The fundamental signif­ one of some importance. Taign was taken back. Here h* icance of the gesture was that the Suddenly, a second native moved was being offered a gift from peo­ American Seafarer had what In­ swiftly forward. In his hand was a ple so poor that all American dians call "an open heart." similar dagger. The fiast cook held standards of poverty had no rele­ The message spread like wild­ out his palm and asked jokingly: vance. Like many others, he did fire among the native longshore­ "One rupee? One rupee? No? Five not fully understand the poor of other nations and was often too rupee?" men that there quick to judge them all as beggers. was a seaman on But his eyes were downcast, as And now the poorest of the poor board who had if he regretted having asked a price were offering him gifts. good tobacco and for his weapon. In the midst of Taign came out of his revery as was not adverse this activity, a silent man stood a cook said something to the in­ to passing it watching from the shadows. He out. Thereafter, looked like an acrobat dressed for terpreter who then spoke to Taign. "We know how kind you have it was not un­ a pageant. He stood as still as a usual for curious statue with his arms folded. Two been to many of us," he said. "We and picturesque earings glittered like eyes in the know how generous you have been characters to apfirelight beneath the cocked angle' Hamir and the group of cooks Calefa^ p e a r suddenly of the spangled fez on his head. that he worked with were under and mysteriously at the Seafarer's His face was expressionless and his the illusion that most of the crew side. eyes motionless. He glided toward resented these gifts of friendship. An oiler once jokingly shouted, Then, one day, suddenly they the Seafarer. His English was "Don't keep these guys around perfect. stopped asking for tobacco. While looking for handouts. No wonder the Seafarer wondered about the "We do not take out our daggers the steward has to keep everything silence, he sensed that someone for any small reason," he said nearby was watching. He turned to softly. "Sometimes for ceremony," locked up tighter than the win­ dows in Davy Jones' locker." look. There was a native standing he paused, "and sometimes for Unfortunately, the natives must beside him staring steadily and in­ blood. Our religion and traditions tently, deep in concentration like decree it so. Tonight," he paused have taken these jokes seriously a" hypnotist. The man nodded, again and smiled. "Tonight, it was and when Taign did not appear for a few days, Hamir informed his beckoning' with robed arm. for ceremony. Those two," he elders that the crew had doubt­ pointed, "only mean to honor you lessly handcuffed him in the brig "Taign, come," he said. by drawing their daggers." or beaten him very badly for hav­ Without realizing why, Taign, as "Then what the heck is all the ing given things away. In fact, the natives called the Seafarer, fol­ lowed'the strange native. Embers yelling about rupees for?" Taign that was how Taign himself joked with any of the natives who asked from dj'ing fires threw eerie wanted to know. him for anything. He would peer shadows across the deck and over "Hah!" the Indian grinned. "A natives that squatted motionless in mistake. He wanted to make it a with niock caution over his shoul­ the flickering light. As Taign gift to you. A gift of honor, you der and communicate in stage passed, faces half hidden in robes might say. You did not accept im­ whispers that it was "very, very were touclied by brief flame All mediately. And to us, that means dangerous." Then he would pre­ tend that he was afraid the cap­ eyes were fixed unwaveringly refusal." tain or the steward would put him upon him. The interpreter was staring. His under arrest. The natives took this One cook who seemed influential eyes were small and very dark. seriously because not too long be­ among the rest sat near the puzzled Expressionless, they shone darkly, fore, the British and French mer­ crewman, a hand darting swiftly reflecting the . flickering ships chant marine did keep their erring from the folds of his robe. In it lights. Nearly all the longshore­ crewmembers in brigs. was a dagger. The Indian was smil­ men wore golden, jeweled ear­ The night that the last of the ing, his eyes silent. No one spoke. rings, each one seemingly different cargo was discharged and all the All acted as if they were waiting and each with its own significance. for the seaman to react. The blade Not a single native would answer natives were leaving the ship, someone was at Taign's porthole was only inches from his face. questions about the jewelry and all calling in a frightened voice. Finally the Indian nodded as if were equally disturbed when curi­ "Taign. Taign." to say "take it." osity about them was displayed by Later an AB came and said: At first glance it looked like an an interested foreigner. "where the heck wei-e you? That The interpreter blinked one eye kid and all those people were Ordinary weapon. But there was something strange and mysterious and nodded toward a small boy. looking for you. Looked like the about it. The metal was forged It was the little boy named Hamir. kid had a round package for you. bright and hard. The point was like The crew knew him as the ubi­ I think it was onevof those' bread a needle. The edge honed to a thin, quitous elf who wasn't there—but cakes. Hey, what was this all razor sharpness. There were no was everywhere. Hamir handed about?" ornaments on it, but the shape was Taign a small bundle. It contained It wasn't an easy question to somehow peculiar, reminiscent of a a large package of sandlewood in­ answer. All that Taign could re­ scimiter. The blade was set into cense, cookies and cigarettes. member were a pair of dark, mys­ a small handle that was typical of "Please accept this," said the terious eyes and two fMhirig Asiatic swords and knives. In light colorful man wiUi the fez, this daggers. •« *•. �mif iM. tm ilBAFklkklks iPweniyJiit* BUT ASOEOVASMB and All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's namet Beatrice Toonr, born June 4, Taml Jackson, born June 8, 196S, Jamie Thomas, born May 14, 1965, to the Jamie Thomas, Pensa- to the Bobby Jacksons, New 1965, to the Jack Youngs, Bay City, Mich. Orleans, La. cola, Florida. 4 4 4 4 4 4 i" 4" 4" Veronica Ann Freeman, bom Michael Palumbo, born May 7, Loretta Boone, born April 10, 1965, to the Bartolomeo Palumbos, April 2, 1965, to the Richard F. 1965, to the William H. Boones, Freemans, Cottagevllle, S.C. Union City, New Jersey. Pasadena, Texas. 4" 4" 4" •William Steven Male, born Feb­ ruary 23, 1965, to the Norman Males, Alpena, Michigan. 4i 3^ Jason Andrew Werda, born May 4, 1965, to the John Werdas, Alpe­ na, Michigan. 4i 4' Nora Jean Lofton, born June 2, 1965, to the Jack Loftons, Chicka­ saw, Alabama. 3^ 4" 4" 3ji 4 4' Billy Gondzar, born December 18, 1964, to the Stanley Gondzars, Baltimore, Md. Russell Meyers, born May 1, 1965, to the Russell Meyers, Mobile ,Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Nancy Anderson, bom June 8, 1965, to the William Andersons, Todd Lee Martini, born June 14, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1965, to the Leo A. Martinis, Ridge4 4 4 wood, New Jersey. Jeffrey Wayne Willis, born March 4 4 4 27, 1965, to the Perley Willis, Sul­ Susan Ottofaro, born March 30, phur, La. 1965, to the Domenic Ottofaros, 4 4 4 Pamela Dawn Clifford, born May Newport News, Va. 31, 1965, to the Robert Cliffords, 4 4 4 Trenton, Mich. Margaret Ann Monahan, bom 4 4 4 June 24, 1965, to the Harry MonaBrian Keith Boyer, born June 0, hans, Jersey City, New Jersey. 1965, to the Stanley Boyers, Clay4 4 4 mont, Delaware. Vlcki Lynn Seidenstricker, born 4 4 4 Edwin Kruse, bom February 13, March 26, 1965, to the William J. 1965, to the Edwin Kruses, Alpena, Seidenstrickers, Baltimore, Mary­ land. Michigan. 4 4 4 The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported Franklin Dewey Shaw, born May to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment 12, 1965, to the Charles Shaws, of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary Toms Brook, Va. card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates) t Concepcion Rodriguez Rivera, 49: Brother Rivera died of heart failure May 8, 1965 at the San Juan, Puerto Rico USPHS Hospital. A member of the Union since 1948, he sailed as a firemanwatertender in the engine de­ partment. He is survived by his wife Yolanda. Place of burial was in Puerto Rico. 4 4 4 Donald Augustine Ruddy, 51: Bronchial pneumonia proved fatal to Brother Ruddy May 16, 1965 at his home in San Fran­ cisco, California. A member of the Union since 1955, he sailed as a steward. He is survied by his wife Mary. Place of burial was Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, New York. 4 4 4 Julio Colon Gonzalez, 65: Brother Gonzalez died of natural causes June 7, 1965 at the St a ten Is­ land USPHS Hospital. A member of the Union since 1944, he sailed as a member of the engine de­ partment. He is survived by his niece Ana M. Melendez. Place of burial was the Evergreen Ceme­ tery, Brooklyn, New York. 4 4 4 Arthur Felix Saboorln, 61: Brother Sabourin died of pneu­ monia June 2, 1965 at the Gal­ veston USPHS Hospital. A member of the Union since 1964, he sailed as an FWT in the engine department. No beneficiary was designated. Place of burial was South Park Cemetery, Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 George F. Fahey, 61: Brother Vincent Do Paul Becker, 68: Fahey died of natural causes May Brother Becker succumbed to a 17, 1965 at St. heart attack June Mary's Hospital, 1, 1965 at the Hoboken, New Galveston USPHS Jersey. A mem­ Hospital. A ber of the Union member of the since 1963, he steward depart­ sailed in the ment he joined deck depart­ the SIU in 1950. ment. He is sur­ He is survived vived by his sis­ by his wife Mar­ ter Florence Dil­ garet. Place of lon. Place of burial was Hoboken burial was Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Cemetery, N. Bergen, New Jersey. Dickinson, Texas. 4 4 4 Herman Davis Carney, 62: Heart failure proved fatal to Brother Carney May 21, 1965 in Colly Township, North Carolina. A member of the steward department, he joined the Union in 1947. He is survived by his wife Lillie Mae. He was buried in Marshburn Ceme­ tery, North Carolina. 4 4 4 Fred Leroy Travis, 63: Brother Travis died of heart disease May 21, 1965, at his home in the Bronx, New York. A member of the Union since 1941, he sailed in the en­ gine department. He Is survived by his wife Pearl. Place of burial was the Forest Lawn Ceme­ tery, Buffalo, New York. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, LakM & Inland Waters PRESIDENT Paul HaU ^ EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard ' Dindaey WlUlama A1 Tanner Robert Matthawa SECRBFARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE UlS E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON 177 State St. Ed RUey. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROn 10229 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ....679 4th Ave., Bklyn HYacinth 0-6600 HOUSTON 6804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. 2608 Pearl St.. SE.. Jax wmiam MorrU, Agent ......ELgin 3C987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent FRankUn 7-3964 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira. Agent HEmlock 2-1794 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel. 929-7946 NEW YORK 679 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 119 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent ..622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. John Fay, Actiiw Agent . DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 890 Freemont St. Paul Gonsorchlk, Agent ..DOuglas 2-4401 Frank Drozak. West Coast Rep. . SANTURCB PR ..1313 Fernande* Juneos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 723-8904 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic^ Gulf. Lakei ana Inland Wateri District makes specific provision fop safeguarding the membership's money anc^ Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquartera In Brooklyn, TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representative, and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements ot trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AR trust fund financial records are availabl. at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPINO RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority ar, protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able la all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified malL return receipt requested. The proper address for this Is: Earl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suit, 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Pull copies of contracts as referred to are available to you «t aU time,, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarer, Anpeals Board. CONTRACTt. Cople, of all SIU contract, are available In all SIU haU,. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. U, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights properly, contact tho nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOO. The LOO has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the poUtlcal purposes of any Individual In the Union, officer or memher. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or Its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings In all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy U vested In an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among It, ranks, one individual to carry out thl, responsibility. PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity In tho SIU unless an official Union receipt Is given for tame. Under no circumstance should any memher pay any money for any reason unless ho Is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or If a member 1, required to make a payment and It given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, thl, should Immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU pubUshe, every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available In aU Union halls. AU member, should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with Its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as aU other detaUs. then the member so affected should Immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing dlsablUty-pensIon benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities. Including attendance at membership meetings. And like aU other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in aU rank-and-fila functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. AU Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights In employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth In the SIU constitution and In the contracts which the Uiiion has negotiated with the employers. ConsequenUy, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he Is denied the equal rights to which be is entitled, be should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers Is the right to pursue legislative and poUtieal objectives which wlU serve the best Interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was estahUshed. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and poUtlcal activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If ,f any tim, • Seafarer feels that any of th, abev, right, hav, b,,n violated, or-that h, has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, ho should Immediately notify SIU Frosldont Paul Hall at haadquartara by cartlflqd mall, return receipt raquattad. SEATTLE ISOB M AT*. Tad BahkowakL Agent MAln 8-4^ TAMPA 818 Barrlaon St Jeff GlUetto, Agent 828^88 WUUmNOTON, CaUf 908 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne, Agent ....TErmlnal 4-2928 Great Lakes SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Famen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudrean ALPENA 127 Rlvar St EL. 4-3618 BUFFALO. NY 738 Waahington TL 3-9299 CHICAGO 8383 Ewing Ave. So. Chicago, Ul. SAglnaw 1-0733 CLEVELAND 1420 Weit 29th St MAin 1-9490 DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St RAndolpb 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich 419 Main St. MaU Addresa: P.O. Box 287 ELgln 7-2441 HEADQUARTERS 10229 W. Jefferson Av. River Rougo IB Mich. VInewood 3-4741 Inland Boatmen's Union NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR A1 Tanner BALTIMORB ....1216 E. Baltimoro St .EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St .Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 079 4Ui Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 0-6600 HOUSTON 9804 Canal St WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE. Jax .ELgln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4th St Tel. 622-1892-3 NORFOLK 113 Third St. DEwey 6-3038 TAMPA 312 Harrison St Tel. 239-2788 GREAT LAKES TUG I DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dradga Workara Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Richard L. TlUman BUFFALO 94 benrletta Ave. Arthur MUler, Agent TR 9-1538 CHICAGO 2300 N. KlmhaU Trygve Varden, Agent ....ALbany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 29th St Tom Gerrlty, Agent 621-9450 DETROIT 2308 Hubbard St. Harold Yon, Agent TA 9-9723 DULUTH 309 W. 9th St. Paul Greco, Agent RA 2-3732 SAULT STE. MARIE Address maU to Brlmley, Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent..BRlmley 14-R 9 TOLEDO 423 Central St. LesUe WlUard, Agent 243-6659 Tug Firemen, Linemen, OlUra S Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA, 0 1644 W. Third St. John Mero. Agent WOodman 4-8532 BUFFALO 18 PortUnd St Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7099 CHICAGO 9363 Ewlng, S. Chicago Robert Affleck. Agent ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St W. Hearns, Pro-Tern Agont MA 1-9490 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St Byron Kelly, Agent 14599 Regina, Allentown Park. Mich. 386-6264 DULUTH Box No. 68 South Range, Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent EXport 4-4383 LORAIN, 0 118 E. ParUh St. Sandusky, Ohio Harpld Ruthsatz, Agent ....HAln 6-4573 MILWAUKEE ....2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph MiUer, Agent ..SHerman 4-6643 SAULT STE. MARIE 219 Brady St. John Bernard, Agent MESrose 2-8963 TOLEDO 2706 106th St. Owen Cone, Agent RA 6-4823 Rivera Saclion ST. LOUIS, MO 809 Del Mar L. J. Colvls, Agent ,..CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St Arthur Bendheim, Agent RAILWAY MARINE REGION HEADQUARTERS ....99 Montgomery St. Jersey City 2. NJ HEoderson 3-0104 REGIONAL DIRECTOR G. P. MoGlnty ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery BALTIMORE....1216 X. Baltimore St EAstem 7-4900 NORFOLK lis Third St 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 United. Industrial Workers BALTIMORE ..1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 678 4th Ave- Brooklyiv HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE . 2608 Pearl St. SE . ELgln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. FRankUn 7-3564 MOBILE 1 S. Lawrence St. HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jackson Ave. Phone 929-7548 NORFOLK 119 Third St. Phone 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA . ; .2604 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 TAMPA ..312 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 �Jqly ¥»$• l^cBtjr-Tln* I mw Sdledublrf Memjb^^ All hospitalized Seafarers w^dd a^redato mail and visits whenever possible. Tho following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to Include registration number). The. next SIU _ meetings will be: New York Philadelphia Baltimore ...Aug. 2 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 MobUe S) Detroit Houston New Orleans Aug. 11 Aug. 13 Aug. 9 Aug. 10 t West Coast SIU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East, All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meet­ ings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. Wilmington Aug. 16 San Francisco Aug. 18 GREAT Great Lakes SIU Meetings Reguiar membership meetings on the Great lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are held at 2 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit Aug. 2—2 P.M. Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, Aug. 2—7 P.M. Seattle Aug. 20 LAKES TUG AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memlers are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM, The next meetings will ue: Detroit Aug. Milwaukee Aug. Chicago Aug. Buffalo Aug. tSault Ste. Marie ,.. Aug. Duluth.. Aug. 9.. 9 10 11 12 13 (For pieeting place, contaci Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 Ease Parish. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Sandusky, Ohio), Regular membership meetings Cleveland Aug. 13 for IBU members are scheduled Toledo Aug. 13 each month in various ports. The Ashtabula Aug. 13 next meetings will be: (For meeting place, contact John Phila Aug. 3—5 PJ«. Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ Baltimore (licensed and un­ tabula, Ohio), licensed ,, .Aug. 4—5 P.M. 4 4 4^ Houston Aug. 9—5 P.M. Norfolk Aug. 5—5 P.M. United Industrial Workers N'Orleans ...Aug. 10—5 P.M. Regular membership meetings Mobile Aug. 11^5 P.M. for UIW members are scheduled each month at 7 PM in various RAILWAY MARINl REGION ports. The next meetings will be: Regular membership meetings New York Aug. 2 for Railway Ma.T-ine Region-IBU Baltimore Aug. 4 members are scheduled each Philadelphia Aug. 3 month in the various ports at 10 ^Houston... Aug. 9 AM and 8 PM, The next meetings MobUe Aug. 11 will be: New Orleans Aug. 10 Jersey City .Aug. 9 * Meetlngi held eT Laoer Temple, New-' Philadelphia. Aug. 10 pert Newf. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Baltimore Aug. 11 Ite, Maria, Mich, *Norfolk .Aug. 12 t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. it 4" it USPHS HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA D. H. Brazell B. W. Pierce J. H. Morris USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA John E. Adams Lawyer McGrew Stanley J. Barras Robbie Maas M. P, Belanger R. A. Medicug Houston C. Bell Cleon Mixon Ardell Burkett W. O. Moncrief Byrd O, Buzbee F. H. Nobles Clarence A. Christ Clarence Osborne Mallory J. Coffey Eddie A. Patingo Alien Collins, Jr. B. E. Pemell A. E, Cunningham G. E. Richardson C. E. Cummings Robert B, Rickcr Adrain Ease David A. Rogers Jack T. Fillingim R. M. Rutledge Marshal E. Foster Patrick I. Scanlan W. R. Gammons T. L. Simonds J. G. Goutreaux James Singletary George Gierczic Ernest Smallwood H, H. Hickman Sam Stanley Hughey Hodges Arthur Strong J. R. Holladay James J. Swank O, J. Kendrick Harold W. Sweet Joseph F. Lae Joe H, Weems J, W, McFarlni Marion C, Wells USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Max Acosta G, D, Marbuiy T. W, Carter George Milo M. C. Gibby Eddy B, Pascua John S. Hauser Lyn O. Sears William G. Kelly Henry Presto Charles W. Lane B. Spear A. Loguidis USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Ruel G. Barr Francis X. Keelan S. 0. Cassimis Pablo R, Diem E, W. Christenserf Carios L. ^ Charles R, Gilbert Ding H. Woo USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Joe B. Black James O, Thomas Charles Copeman J. R. Thompson Joe T. Eder Paul Tullis Hugh Grove Bernard Turk G. W. Jones James T, Walker Joseph Pratreck Edw, C, Yeamans Thomas E, Smith - ' Do NOT BUY Seafarers and tbeir families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are prodi""f under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor," (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved. and will be amended from time to time.) "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) 4 MONTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY 4 Eastern Alt Lines (Flight Engineers) i Si H. I. Siege! "mS" brand men's elothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) 4 4 4 sears. Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (ReteU Clerks) 4 EVERY 4 4 4 Stitzel-WeUer DistiUeries "Old Fitzgerald." "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," «W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Si Si 4 J. B. SImplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4 4 4 Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) ' (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 4 4 4 Jamestown Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Furniture and Bedding (United Furniture Workers) 4 4 4 Empire State Bedding Co. "Sealy Mattresses" (Textile Workers) 4 4 4 Pepsi Cola Company (Soft Drink Workers, Local 812) USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Leslie B. Bryant Egbert C. Palmer Homer Cross Prescott Spinney H, M, Fentress John E. Thomas Clarence J. Hobbs USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Thaer Ahmea Saleh A. Oudeif Comer Burney James Pardue Walter Duffy John Patterson Anselm Kenny John Small Joseph R. Lambert H. E. Thilhom Lucian Lorenzi Clarence Troy Otto Miller Milton Waldrop USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Vernon Anderson G. P, Marcotte E. V. Balfaloukat C. Melpignariu J, Bergeria G. Miller H. Burgesser A. Niineberg R, Burton Val Elbert C. Coumas Kurt E. Olson D. Couvaney Julio Quinonez Jeff Davis James A. Ray R. Donovan A. Scaturro A. 0. Echevarria Olav Seim N. V, Eriksson A. Seraga Dominick Fois H. R. Sojak Jason GIbbs T. Torres L. Hertzog M. Velez Alfred Hirsch R, E. Waterfield W. Hunneycutt U. Weems James Lewis J. E. Williams M. Loretto J. Wirtas John Lynch USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Sidney Berger Bobby Mangold R. W. Collins Andy C. Noah Allen Cooper James Portway N. Douglias James W. Puckett N. J. Duhadaway Harry Reynolds John F. French -Andrew Sammons Claude Garnett Wm. J. Stormer Norman Jackson Paul Strickland Eric Johnson John Sypniewski Evan Kays N. Psaousahls L. J .Konigkremer John J. Yendral R. McCulloch A. E. Zielinski VA HOSPITAL ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Robert Asbahr USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin Oeibler Abraham Mander Abe Gordon Max Olson Thomas Lehay SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman William Kenny A. Gutierrez Harry MacDonald Edwin Harriman U.S. SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, D.C, William Thomson VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS Thomas Manion VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONN. Paul Kolesnick VA HOSPITAL HINES, ILLINOIS Oscar Kvaas VA HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIF. R. Arsenault . Dallas Robertson net Wagstaff at Route 2, Box 330, You are requested to contact Burgaw, North Carolina, Walter H. Stovall at 25 South 4 4 4 Street, New York City. Charles Buchanan 4 4 4 You are requested to contact S. Foucistzortzakis your wife Rosa at 1104 Park Ave­ Please contact Bob Milgrom at nue, Hoboken, New Jersey, the Seafarer's LOG office, 675 4 4 4 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Larry Haig 4 4 4 You are requested to contact Charles Skldmore your brother John C, Haig at 23 You are asked to contact your Old Mill Road, Mount Hogarth, mother Mrs, Thomas Skidmore at New Jersey. P.O, Box 3*^2, East Paltka. 4 4 4 Florida, T. Siegal 4 4 4 You are asked to contact your Paige A. Mitchell You are requested to contact father Douglas at 193 2nd Avenue, Mr, A, H, Dewees, 2832 East New Ycrk City. 4 4 4 Grand Boulevard, Detroit 11, P. Bertone Michigan. You are asked to contact M, 4 4 4 Pece regarding a message of per­ W. M. WagstaffYou are asked to contact Ben- sonal importance. Atlantic Coast Column (Continued from page 4) few weeks. Michael Duco is prais­ Crowder. Clarence is real proud ing—the new Calmar to all who of his new buggy and will use it will listen. On his last run Mike throughout his present vacation. caught one of the largest fish in Ralph McDaries is exchanging the Gulf of Mexico — a giant greetings and news with his bud­ dolphin. The crew was enjoying dies around tlie hall. Ralph is real swell fish dinners for the rest of sad about having to pile off the the voyage. Registered and waiting Robin Hood which he claims is the to ship Sea-Land is Walter (Cue- finest ship afloat. Puerto Rico ball) Szczepanek. Walter, whose last trip was aboard the Bethflor, The Cities Service Company has says that he will also consider an announced that it will build a ore run, near or far. The boys petrochemical plant in Puerto Rico around the Balitmore Hall are if the government will grant it a giying the glad hand to Joe Ryan permit to import 32,000 barrels of who they are always glad to see. oil per day and send 16,000 bar­ Joe is holding out for an Isthmian rels of gasoline to the mainland. or far East run after piling off The Puerto Rican chapter of the his last floating hotel the Steel American Newspaper Guild has Maker. Old-timer Pete Mistrctta is won an election in the mechanical spreading it around that he is department of the newspaper El waiting to ship Calmar or on any Mundo. The Guild defeated the far east run. Pete is off the Teamsters in the election by a vote Seamar. of 93 to 33. Norfolk Seafarers in Puerto Rico were Shipping has been very good glad to see the MV Floridian chalk in all departments and the outlook up her 150th trip between Miami is for an even better job situation and San Juan. One of our real old time stew­ in the coming weeks. American Bulk has a ship in the yard being ards, Mario Farulla, is telling converted and it will be taking everybody how badly he felt about on a full crew pretty soon. Bullard having to leave the Floridian be­ Jackson, an SIU veteran of 24 cause of a broken arm. The Flori­ years, is registered and looking dian is one of Mario's favorite to " catch something headed for ships, carrying a fine crew and the Far East. He last shipped officer's staff. Jose. Suarez said aboard the Globe Progress. Cruis­ goodbye to all his friends in the ing the streets of Norfolk in his hall and caught a fireman's berth brand new Oldsmobile is Clarence on the Ponce. �Vol. XXVII No. IS SEAFARERS«LOG July St ml OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE BEAFARERi INTERNATIONAL UNION e ATLANTIC. GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERf DltTRICT • ARL-OlO •1 • i' • • I «r|iiI HE AFL-CIO has done more good for more JL Jpeople than any other group in America* It helps everyone — young, old and middle-aged* That is my conception of an organization working in the public interest.'* President Lyndon B. Johnson HE AFL-CIO has never limited it's concern, solely to the members of organized labor. It is also con­ cerned with improving the welfare of all U.S. citizens whether they be union members or not. It's horizons are unlimited and it's goal is a better way of life for all the people of the United States. President Johnson took recognition of the AFLCIO's fight for a better standard of living for all the American people in remarks made at the White House during ceremonies marking the signing of the Older Citizens Act. The President, in his remarks at the ceremony, credited the AFLCIO with "doing more good for more people than any other group in America. It helps everyone— young, old and middle-aged. That is my conception of an organization working in the public interest." » The Older Citizens Act, or the Fogarty-McNamara Bill, creates an Administration of Aging in the Department of Health Education and Welfare and authorizes $17.5 milion in federal funds to promote T -i cooperative efforts toward enriching the retirement years of elderly citizens. In a short time, another bill to aid our senior citizens, the Medicare Bill, will become a reality. With it's signing into law, the burden of medical expenses that our aged must now bear will be considerably eased. These measures will not solve all the problems that beset the aged, but they do show a recognition by the government for action in this vital area. The problems of the aged, the problem of unemployment, the problem of poverty, the problem of disease: these are all areas that require prompt attention by the Government in the form of mean­ ingful legislation that will conquer these scourges that afflict a great many citizens in this country. The role that organized labor hat played in supporting important welfare legislation is a matter of record. It has demonstrated the contribution of the labor movement to the continuing effort to ensure a better way of life for all Americant. President Johnson greets AFL-CIO Social Secu­ rity Director Nelson H. Cruilcshanic at White House ceremony after the President signed bill to aid older citizens. . -t i, , ^ ... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 23, 1965 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FOREIGN FLAG SHIPPING 97.7% OF U.S. OIL IMPORTS – WHOSE FAULT IS THIS? VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION ADVANCES TO CONFERENCE MEANY URGES ICFTU ACTION IN FIGHT FOR WORLD FREEDOM AFL-CIO MOURNS STEVENSON’S DEATH SIU URGES GOVT’ ACTION ON OIL IMPORT QUOTA PLAN TO AID U.S. TANKER FLEET HOUSE-SENATE CONFEREES OK MEDICARE DRAFT MTD CHARGES 8 CO’S ‘THWART’ CONTRACT TALKS REPORT PROGRESS ON BARRING SHIPS IN NORTH VIETNAM TRADE ATOMIC POWER HELD KEY TO LOW-COST DESALTING DDT TRACES FOUND IN BLEAK ANTARCTIC THE GOLD RUSH AT DAVY JONES’ AFL-CIO URGES HIKE IN JOBLESS INSURANCE MARITIME GROUP WARNS OF SOVIET FLEET BUILDUP OCEAN SCIENCE STUDIES FACING NEW CHALLENGE EXPLORER STARTS FIFTH TRIP TO FIND NOAH’S ARK REMAINS SEAFARERS PORTS OF THE WORLD – LE HAVRE UNIONISTS PLAY KEY ROLE IN ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAM NEW ENGLAND FISHERMEN BLAST SIZE OF SOVIET HERRING CATCH COMPANY SPY PLAN MISFIRES; NLRB ORDERS NEW ELECTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/23/1965 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVII, No. 15 1965 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/23d601e82753a55f48b08fa6ac59d1a0.PDF 6e1db54fc08dfb015d6b73f5424163fa PDF Text Text .  .i;{  .­f f  For  Bonus  Boost­­®^o^'i^  ilAHEJ^S JOQ  m  OFFICIAL ORGAN  OF THE  ATLANTIC AND  GULF DISTRICT,  SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION  OF NORTH  AMERICA  VOL.  IV.  214  NEV/  YORK,  N. Y.,  FRIDAY,  JULY  24,  1942  No.  2J  Thermite  Gas  Torpedo Sinks A.F.L.  BUILDING  WORKERS  S.I.U.  Vessel  In  Gulf  of  Mexico FIGHT  SCAB  LABOR  BEING  HIRED  ON  NAVY  PROJECTS  Heroism of Wounded Crew Recounted  You Spare  Shipyard  Workers  Continue  Union  By A, W, Armstrong 4 Bits  Recognition Strike  all.  iPal?  The  survivors  of  one  of  the  new  ions  were  made  for  the  survivors  at  Liberty  type  ships  which  was  tor­ pedoed,  are  now  showing  up  in  the  Sleep  where  you  could, eat  when  hall  in  New  Orlcands.  They  have  a  told  to,  sit  to eat  where  and  when  sad  tale  to  tell  the  world.  It  will,  it  suited  the  mess  punk.  This  and  of  course,  make  no  difference  but  other  such  penny­ante  stuff  was  here  it  is.  what  the  crew  had  confronting  Eugene  Grace,  President  of  Bethlehem  Steel,  successfully  blocked  the  demands  of  his  workers  for  $1  per  day  increase  The  ship  was  torpedoed  with  a  to  meet  the  splraling  cost  of  {Continued  on  Page  2)  living.  Grace  said  that  only  by  thermite gas  loaded  torpedo.  Thirty  freezing  wage  levels  could  fur­ seconds  after  the  crash  the  ship  ther  inflation  be  avoided.  was  a  mass  of flames  midships.  It  Grace  was  referring,  of  course,  was  so  bad  that  one  of  the  boys  to  the  workers'  wages  and  not  who  tried  to  get  into  his  locker  those  of  the  bosses.  For  it  was  burnt  his  hand  right  after  the  revealed  through  the  Securities  shock.  An  order  in  council  has  been  and  Exchange  Commission  that  The  toll  of  lives  lost  aboard  this  prepax'ed  in  the  Canadian  Flouse  of  within  the  last  twelve  months  .ship  is.  Dunning  and  W.  Starnes,  Commons  making  it  an  offense  for  Grace  has  had  his  own  wages  oilers;  Whitehead,  Hall  and  Jake  any  shipyard  worker  in  British  boosted  approximately  $100  per  _  Clagett, firemen;  Muggins.  the  Columbia  to  refu^­to  work  or  day!  Grace  now  makes  $976  per  quit  'in  any  shift  to  which  he  h?;  third  Engineer;  The  ch.  Cook  and  day!  been  assigned."  The  bill  also  pro­ Tex  Hickman  the  P.O.  Mess.  All  The  price  of  spuds  can't  mean  hands  were  burnt  and  even  in  the  vides  for  a  7­day  week  for  the  a  hell  of  a  lot  to  him.  life  boat  the skin  was  falling off  so  shipyard  workers.  Canadian  Bosses  Prepare Slave  Labor Law  bad  that  you  .could  see  the  bare  ribs.  When one  of  them  would  ask  for a  cigarette  he  could  not  hold  it  due  to  the flesh  falling  off  at  the  slightest  touch.  Still  the  boys  that  got  back  here  state  that  there  was  not  the slightest  whimper from  any  of  them.  Three  days  in  lifeboats,  never  a  sight  of  a  patrol  plane,  destroyer  or  anything  else.  The  survivors  laid  in  a  sub­base  for  8  days  and  while  there,  their  diet  consisted  of  beans  and  baloney.  Then  they  were  loaded  on  a  Navy  transport  to  be  brought  back  to  the  States.  On  this  packet  they  were  treated  as  dogs,  instead  of  American  heroes.  ­The first  night  out  they  were  al­ lowed  to  smoke  in  the  messrooms,  then  this  was  stopped,  even though  all  the  members  of  the  Navy  crew  "and  others  aboard  the  ship  were al­ lowed  places  to  smoke.  No  pro vis­ U­BOAT  TOLL  • Hi­ This  week  the  Nazis  chalked  up  the  411th  American  ship  as  victim  of  their  "blockade" of  our  shores.  While  optomistio  chatter  has  been  coming  out  of  Wash­ ington  concerning  tbe  "counter  measures"  being  taken  by  the  Navy,  .  more  and  more  ships  have  been  going  down  each  week.  The  first  two  weeks  of  July  saw  more  merchant  ships  sunk  than  any  other" two  weeks  since  the  war.  began!.  How  about  less  chin  music  and  mere  action!  W.L.B. Strikes At  Labor In Wage  Double­ An Editorial The  National  War  Labor  Board  has  decided  that  the  workers  in  "Little Steel" are  not  going  to  receive  the  $1  per  day  increase  for  which  they  have been  asking. They are not even going to receive  half  of  it. They will  be thrown a  few crumbs in  the  form of  a  token increase of  44 cents  per day.  This  decision  may  come  as  a  surprise  to  some  for  it  followed  directly  upon  the  heels  of  a  special  panel  report  which  found  the  steel  companies  "fi­ jiancially  able  to  bear  the  burden  of  the  proposed  pay  increases."  Profits Above All However,  "financial  ability"  cut  little  ice  in  this decision. As far  as the employer members of  the  board  were  concerned,  it  was  a  pure  question  of  profits.  More  pay  for  the  workers,  less  profits  for  the  bosses.  As simple  as  that.  As  for the so­called "public  representatives"  on  the  Board, the most  charitable thing  that can be said  for  them is  that  they went  hook, line  and  sinker  for  {Continued  on  Page  2)'  The  threatened  strike  of  22,000  AFL  building  trades  workers  on  naval  construction  projects  in  the  New  York  area  was  postponed  this  week  at  the  request  of  Secretary  of  the  Navy  Frank  Knox.  The  postponement  is  to  give  the  Navy  KEWAUNEE.  Wis.,  July  15.—  time  to  reverse  its  policy  of  run­ Between  40  and  JO  employees  of  ning  non­union  men  in  on  the  construction  projects  at  Fort  the  Kewaunee  Shipbuilding  &  En­ gineering  Corporation^ remained  on  Schuyler  in  the  Bronx.  Thirteen  buildings  are  being  strike  today,  demanding  union  rec­ erected  at  Fort  Schuyler  for  the  ognition  in  collective  bargaining  use  of  the  Navy  as  a  reserve  of­ and  company  adherence  to  the  ficers'  training  school.  Following  its  notorious  anti­labor  policy.  Shipbuilders'  Stabilization  Agree­ Navy  brass  hats  have  been  using  ment.  unorganized  WPA  labor  on  the  The  strike  started  last  Saturday,  project.  To  protect  their  wage  about  a  month  after  the  American  scales  and  union organizations  from  this  threat,  the  AFL  workers  have  Federation  of  Labor  and  four  af­ threatened  to  strike,  not  only  the  filiated  unions  had  petitioned  the.  Fort  Schuyler  project,  but  other  National  Labor  Relations  Board  for  Navy  work  at  Brooklyn,  Floyd  certification  as  the  employees'  col­ Bennett  Field,  Manhattan  Beach  lective  bargaining  agents.  and  the  Naval  Hospital  in  Staten  Johnson  said  that  he  was  in­ Island.  The  AFL  leaders  contend  that  formed  that  the  unions  had  wired  their  unemployed  members  —  of  the  War  Labor  Board  saying  that  whom  there  are  60,000  in  the  city  while  they  desired  to  co­operate  in  —are  entitled  to  the  work  and  at  the  war  effort,  th^y  would  not  re­ regular  union  wages.  It  was  also  turn  to  work  until  the  company  revealed  that  the  WPA  men  are  subscribed  to  the  stabilization  being  worked  48  hours  at  pay  agreement,  which  sets  wage  scales  scales  far  below  that  demanded  by  in  shipyards.  The  unions  reported  the  Union.  The  WPA  men  are  re­ that  the  company  engaged  in  war  ceiving  48  to  62  cents  an  hour.  production,  claimed  it  was not  sub­ The  union  scale  is  $2  per  hour.  ject  to  the  agreement  and  did  not  No  wonder  the  brass  hats  are  intend  to  come  under  its  provis­ scab  herding!  ions.  •  ;   .4;|  ': •  i  .it  >1  Hi'  m  ''Banana"  Robson. Is  Well  Taken  Care  Of  "Banana"  Robson,  head  of  the  foods  to  the  war  fronts.  The  40  United  Fruit  Line,  left  his  $l­a­ ships  of  the  United  Fruit  Line  year  job  with  the  War  Shipping  could  move  a  lot  of  food  to  the  Board  this  last  spring.  He  was  armed  forces  .  .  .  but  such  a  job  forced  out  because  of  the  scandle  isn't  as  profitable  as  bringing  up  surrounding  the  fact  that  he  used  bananas.  his  government  post  to win  for his  The  banana  trade  has  become  a  company  the  gravey runs  regardless  touch­stone  of  shipping  policy.  It  of  the shipping  needs  of  the  war.  is  an  example  of  the  business­as­ When  Robson  resigned  we  made  usual  policy  of  American  indus­ the  prediction  that  his  influence  trialists  who  call  upon  labor  to  would  linger  on  and  that  United  make  all  the  sacrifices  for  the  war.  Fruit  would  continue  to  be  taken  Robson  and  the  WSA  continue  care  of.  The  truth  of  this  predic­ to  risk  ships  and  the  lives  of  sea­ tion  was  revealed  this  week.  men  in  hauling  a  non­essential  Lewis  Douglas,  Deputy  Admin­ product  through  the  sub  invested  istrator  of  the  WSA  and  successor  waters  of  the  Caribbean.  This  to  Robson,  signed  an  order  which  month  will  see  60,000  tons  of  gave United  Fruit  the right  to keep  bananas  moved—this  siu­passes  the  its fleet  at  the  job  of  running  ba­ imports  permitted  last  month  and  nanas up  from South America.  This  the  month  before.  Robson's  friends  in  the  face  of  the  desperate  need  do  better  by  him  than  he  did  for  for  refrigerator  boats  to  transport  himself.  Ji  �mmr:- 5­ Page  Two  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  Friday, July  24, 1942  Published  by  the  :  v i­ [|I . • j|  SEAFARERS'  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF NORTH  AMERICA  Atlanticand GiiHDistdct  Affiliotea  toifh  th9 American  Federation of  Labor  HARRY  LUNDEBERG,  •  Iritomcrtlonal  President  110  Market  Street,  Room  402,  San  Francisco,  CoUi  ADDRESS  ALL  OORRESPONDENCB  CONOERNlNCt  THIS  PUBLICATION  TO:  "THE  3EAFAREBS'  I,OG  P. O. 25. Station P. New York.  N. Y.  Phone; BOwling  Green 9­8346  W.L.B. Strikes At  Labor In  Wage  Double ­ Cross  {Continued from  Page  I)  the boss­inspired  line that only  by keeping down the  living  standards  of  the  workers  can  we  avoid  in­ flation.  The  real  cause  of  the  inflation — the  spiraling  price  of  food  and  clothing  and  shelter  due  to  war  profiteering—is something, to which the Board turns  its  blind  eye.  It  has  become  increasingly  clear  that  the Board's  primary  function  is  to  play  the  bosses'  game  of  keeping  wages  at  the  lowest  possible  level.  Minority Opinion I  •  ^ V  The dissenting opinion of  the labor members of  the  Board,  Robert  J.  Watt,  Thomas  Kennedy,  George  Meany  and  R.  J. Thomas,  said  this;  "The  conclusion  is  inescapable  that  the  majority  carried  on  its  deliberations  with  a  fixed  intention  to  not  grant more  than a  token adjustment, selecting  those  facts which  would  fit  that  pattern  and  rejecting  a  multitude of  facts and cogent arguments which call  for  a  more substantial  adjustment.  "Substituting  rhetoric  for  analysis,  it  has  gone  all­out  for  the inflation  thesis compounded  of  con­ jectures  and  prophecies,  fears  and  hysteria.  It  has,  in effect, accepted  the contention, advanced, among  others,  by  government  agencies  which  are  not  charged  with  the  duty  of  adjusting  wage  disputes,  that  there shall  be  no substantial  wage adjustments,  no matter  how  meritorious  the  case  may  be  "  B.  I:#'  Sailing Ships To  S.LU.  Ship  Sunk  By  ServeAlI Americas  Type  Tarpedo  WASHINGTON,  July  14 —A  {Continvrd from  Page  i)  new  emergency fleet  of  sailing  ves  scls  will  help  the  United  States  de­ them.  Then  upon  arrival  back  ipj  After  sinking  the  ship,  the  spj?  iver  to the  other  American  repub­ Mobile  they are  told  they  will .have  surfaced,  came  a 1 o n g s i d e  the  ics' the  minimum  foodstilffs  and  to, wait  for  the  Master  of  the  ves­ lifeboats.  He  (the  suh  Skipper)  replacement  parts  needed  for  the  sel  to  get  back  before  they  caniie  asked  >f  there  was  any more  aboard  maintenance  of  their  economies  paid  off.  This  gent  must  have  beep  and  when  told  no,  he  started  shell­ and  bring  back  essential  raw  ma­ aboard  a  Navy  transport  before,  as  ipg. After  shelling  a  while  he came  he  decided  that  he  would  wait  and  back  to  the  boats,  called  the  Mas­ terials.  Victory For Big Business flyltack,  even  though he  has  to get  ter  and  Chief  Engineer  by  name,  As  developed  from  a  plan  of  a  priority  from  Washington.  When  told  them  the  name  of  the  ship.  Eugene  Grace  and  Tom  Girdler,  with  the  aid  Wayne  C.  Taylor,  Under­Secretary  he  gets  her^  we  may  possibly  get  where she  was bound for  and where  of  the WLB,  have won  a  victory that strilces  at  the  of  Commerce,  the  program,  an­ the  crew  paid  off.  Personally  I  be­  she  came  from.  He  asked  if  he  living  standards  of  every  worker  in  the  country.  nounced  by  Nelson  A.  Rockefeller,  lieve  that  the  crew  should  get  CQuld  give  medical  aid  to  any  of  The  precident  set  by  this  decision,  and  further  Coordinator of  Inter­American Af­ wages  and  subsistance  'til  they  are  the  injured,  and  in  general  acted  "anti­inflation"  legislation  being  pushed  in  Con­ fairs,  provides  for  the  acquisition  paid  off.  It  is  impossible  to  get  a  very  much  like  a  gent.  gress, open  a  new  phase of  the boss­blitz  against  the  of  sailing  vessels  and  the  building  room  in  Mobile  so  the  most  of  the  Before  signing  off  this  blurb  living standards of  all workers  the country over.  of  up  to  100  of  less  than  1,000  bpys  headed  back  to  their  homes  Ijke  to go  on  record  stating  tons  deadweight.  and  they  will  have  to go hack  again  that  the  boys  all  state  that  tlw  The bosses  have taken full advantage  of  labor's  All  the  ships  will  be  owned  by  to  Mobile.  Marines  ip  the  Islands  and  also  no  strike  pledge  in  order  to  press  their  vandetta.  the  Inter ­ American  Navigation  The one  bright spot  in  the whole  abuatd  the ship  were  a$  swell  as  the  Seeing  their  opponent  momentarily  disarmed,  they  Corporation,  chartered  in  the State  picture is,  it took  a  couple of  hours ^  Navy  men  were  not.  It  must  just  strike hard  and  fast.  of  Delaware,  shelling  before  they  could  sink  the| be a  case pf  a  bunch of  punks fr(»n  Their haste is understandable for the workers The  new  ships  will  be  built  in  ship.  Then  when  she  did  sink,  she  the  sticks  l^ing  used  on  the  tran$­ will not remain permantly disarmed in the face of the  yards  of  the  other  American  just  settled  down  on  a  perfectly  port,  while  the  old­timers  are  out  such threat to their security. "The right to strike" republics,  largely  of  native  woods,  even  keel.  on  their  duties.  ^uch of  the iron  requirements  wil|  is still their right I )e  fashioned  from  scrap  by  foun­ ON  CLOTHES!  dries  and.  machine  shops  in  these  countries.  Auxiliary  engines  of  less  If  you  are  not  claim­ than  200  horsepower  will  be  in­ HOUQH  stalled  to  insure  the  maneuver­ ing more than $150 for  Qn  July  14th  you  paid  off  in New  ability of  the vessels  in  harbors and  Orleans  without  collecting  all  the  loss  of  personal  ef  to  help  maintain  regular  sailing  PORT  ARTHUR.  Tex.^After  Maynr  R.  E­  Rutan  said:  "We  money  due  you.  The  Agent  i«  hold­ fects,  you  do not  have  schedules.  ing  $15J>5  for  you.  hearing that  began in  February, the  realize  that  police  oflicer?  must  of­ to  bother  making  out  Port  Arthur  city  commission' took  ten act  in  a  matter  of  seconds  and  The  sailipg  ships  will  be  used  RORERT  L.  DIAMOND  21  minutes  to  exonerate  Police  that  allowances  must  be  made  for  argely  in  conjunction  with  the  Communicate  with  your  daughter  an Itemized  list.  La  Verne. She  is at  322  Park  Street,  arger  regular  vessels,  enabling  th(?  Chief  H.  F.  Baker  of  the  beating  a  greater  percentage of  errors, than  ordinary."  ;  Sgn  Francisco,  Calif.  atter  to  speed  wp  their  scHedHles,  of  union  organizers.  >ut  in  some  cases  they  will  serve  Baker  and  two of  his  thugs  beat  JOSEPH  WALKER  PROCTOR  the  regular,  rputes,  relie.ving  ipe  up  F.  H.  Mitchell,  an  organizer  Baker, defeated  three  tl,­nes  when  Your  daughter  is .worried  about  CHARLES F. DAViS P 18(^ arger  vessels  for  more  urgent  war  for  the  Oil  Workers  Organizing  he  ran  for  police  chief,  is  holding  your  safety.  Write  her  at  P.  O.  FRED J. ENGLgBERT Campaign  last  Feb.  28.  iSox  990,  Miami,  Florida.  JAMES D. WALKER P72S7 tasks.  office  by  appointmeiQJtt.  Margin  Of  Error  Permits  Beating  Of  Union  Men  00 NOT  SHBP  i  \tr:l  �Friday,  July  24,  1942  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  Page  Three  SIU Washington Rep. Reviews  Bonus Histoiy; Demands War  Board Boost Payment At Once  by Matthew  Dushane  (Editor's Note: The follotuing document has been submitted to the Maritime War Emergency Board. Brother Dushane's tracing of the bonus struggle makes the document of historical interest to all seamen and the "Seafarers Log" therefore j^ublishes it in full.) July  22,  1942  Gentlemen:  In  order  to arrive  at  a  comprehensive  understand­ ing  of  the  Union's  position  regarding  the  seamen's­ bohus  situation  as  it  exists  today,  it  is  necessary  to  ' bring  to the attention of  the members of  the W.E.B.,  that  this  is  not  a  new  problem  brought  about  due  to  World  War  No.  2.  It  has  always  been  recognized  by  all  maritime  na­ . rions  that  when  certain  hostilities  exist  between  na­ tions,  and  when  these  hostilities  lead  to  open  war­ fire  between  nations,  merchant  seatticn  ate  called  upon  to  make  sacrifice's,  that  other  Workers  are  not  required  to  endure  in  following  their  regular  line  of  work.  On  May  8,  1917,  a  conference  was  held  between  members  of  the  United  iStates  Shipping  board,  the  Steamship  owners,  and  the  International  Seamen's  .Union. The conference entered  into a  tentative agree­ It  is  an  historical  fact  that  the  seamen  from  the  jnercantilc  marine  have  played  a  leading  part  in  the  iadvancement  and  progress  made  by  our  civilization,  '  and  they  have  not  been  found  to  shirk  their  duty  .when  called  upon  to contribute  their  all  by  their  re­ ispective  governments  in  times  of  hostility.  In  recognition  to  the  merchant  seamen  for  their  Services,  nations  from  the  ancient  times  have  al­ iways  given  certain  renumeration  to  their  merchant  jseamen  for  their  valuable  and  valiant  service's  in  jtunes  of  war.  and  insurance,  and  watever  agreement  reached  would  be  retroactive  to  the  day  that  the  crew  signed  articles.  Dushane  Finds  Safety  Regulations  Improved  By  U. S.  Coast  Guard  REPORT  OF  A  MEETING  CALLED  BY  THE  MERCHANT  The  seamen  having  the  utmost  faith  in  their  MARINE  COUNCIL  OF  THE  UNITED  STATES  COAST  union  officials  and  the  government  of  the  U,  S.,  in  GUARD,  MONDAY,  JULY  13,  1942.  that  it  had  established  machinery  to  conciliate  in  disputes  with  the employers,  namely  the  Department  of  Labor,  they  sailed  their  vessels  as  they  felt  that  a  UNIONS REPRJESENTED:  The Sailors  Union of  the  Pacific,­ Seafarer#  satisfactory  agreement  could  be  reached  with  the  International  Union,  NMU.  MTOW,  CTU,  ACA,  MMP,  MEBA,  department  of  labor  rendering  their  services  in  this  Licensed  Officers  Federal  Union  (AFL),  Tankermens  Independent  dispute.  The  Operators  used  all  the  instruments  at  Union.  their  command  to  stall  off  any  satisfactory  settle­ ment  of  these  questions.  OPERATORS  REPRESENTED:  Merchant  Marine  Institute,  Pacific  Tanker  Operators,  Tug  Boat  Operators,  East  Coast,  and  several  Washington Conference.  other  independent  operators.  The  Maritime  Commission  called  a  conference  in  September  1939  in  Washington,  D.C.  All  the  GOVERNMENT  REPRESENTATIVES:  United  States  Naval  IntelK­ operators  were  invited  to  attend,  but  the  seamens  gence.  Maritime  Commission,  War  Shipping  Administration,  U. S.  unions  were  not  invited  to  attend  this  conference.  Coast  Guard  and  other  Government  agencies  dealing  with  priorit'*  The  maritime  commission  proposed  that  the  ies,  etc.  bonus  rate  be  started  at  50%  on  all  base  wages,  Meeting  called  to order  at  10:00  A.M.  by  Commander  Richard  S.  rates  increase,  the  bonus  rates  to  increase  accord­ Field,  Chairman  of  the  Council.  ingly.  Address  by  Admiral  R.  Waesche,  stated  that  the  policy  of  th«j  It  was  brought  out  in  this  conference  that  the  cargo  rates  had  increased  to  33­l/3%  and  several  Coast  Guard  shall  be  that  no  men  shall  be  taken  off  of  vessels  on  ac­s­ •   of  the  operators  felt  that  the  bonus  rate  should  count  of  bona fide  union  activities  taken  prior  to  the  war  or  at  the  start  at  33­1/3  per  cent  and  then  to  increase  in  present  time or  in  the future. He  specifically  stated  that  the Commun­ accordance  with  any  other  increases  in  cargo  rates.  ist  Party was  covered  by  this  ruling. He  gave  a  general  outline of  what  However  a  great  majority  of  the  operators  insisted  the  council  is  trying  to  accomplish.  that  all  bonus  rates  should  be  25%.  Chairman  Field  then  took  up  the first  point  on  the  agenda  which  This  conference  ended  w<ith  all  the  operators  agreeing  to pay  a  bonus  rate  of  25%,  and  insurance  dealt  with  procedure  to be  taken when it  is in  the interest  of  the public  World  War  No. 1.  to  be  one  years'  salary,  or  $2,000,  whichever  was  to remove  seamen  from  ships.  He read  a  copy of  the policy, which  will  Soon after  the declaration of  wat against  Germany  greater.  be  forwarded  to  all  Unions.  All  union  representatives  agreed  that  if  by  Congress  on April  6,  1917,  our  government  real­ men  are  taken  off  of  ships,  the  Unions  would  have  an  opportunity  of  ized  the  necessity  for  an  adequate  number  of  sea­ Union*8  Position.  having  a  review  of  the  case  before  a final  decision  is  rendered.  Com­^  jtnen  for  the  manning of  transport  and  supply  ships.  When  these  proposals  were  submitted  to  the  Stiient  out  of  which  grew  what  later  became  the  At­ mander  Fields  assured  all  Unions  that  they  would  be  given  an  oppor­ unions  by  the  operators,  the  membership  yoted  lantic  War  Agreement.  (  these  proposals  down  unanimously,  on  the  grounds  tunity for  a  review.  This  war  agreement  set  a  bohus  rate of  50%,  and  that  any  bonus  proposal  submitted  on  a  percentage  Meeting  adjourned  at  11:30  A.M.  Reconvened  at  1:30  P.M.  I  i  jalso  made  several  adjustments  in  wages  and  in  basis  was  unsatisfactory  as  all  lives  should  have  the  jworking  conditions.  This  was  done  at  a  time  when  same  value,  as  the  bonus  was  a  remuneration  for  the  Points  No.  2,  3,  4,  5  were  taken  up. These  dealt  with safety  meas­ the  seamen  were  not  organized  as  they  are  today.  hazards  encountered  in  their  work  and  not  based  ures  on  ships  that  have  been  ordered  and  also  future  safety  measures.  as  to  their  skill  or  earning  power.  The  insurance  This  agreement  was  dated  August  8,  1917,  and  was  unsatisfactory  on  the  grouhds'that  it  was  lower  I  had  a  brief  to submit  but  did  not  submit  it  as  all  of  the  points  are  .was  approved  by  the  Secretary  of  Commerce  and  than  any  insurance  paid  under  any  compensation  being  taken care of  by  the Coast  Guard  at  this  time.  by  the  Secretary  of  Labor.  Thus  our  government  act,  namely  the  longshoremens  compensation  act.  The  following  were  the  main  points  discussed:  Ithrough  their  agencies  approved  of  renumeration  in  jthe  form of  a  bonus  for  the seamen  of  the merchant  Stoppages  of  Work.  1.  That  all  life  boats  be  equipped  with  outboard  motors,  or  some  inarine,  and  therefore  gave  recognition, to the  mer­ The  operators  refused  to  change  from  their  pro­ other suitable  motor  to enable  life  boats  to immediately leave  the ship's  chant  seamen  as  other  nations  have  done  in  the  past.  posals  that  they  had  agreed  upon  in  the  Washington  side  that  has  been  torpedoed.  It  was  brought  out  by  the  council  that  conference. The obstinate  position  taken  by  the oper­ 'Spanish Civil  War.  ators  led  to Several stoppages  of  work  by  the seamen.  several  oil  companies  are  at  present  installing  motors  in  all  their  life  At  the  outbreak  of  the War  in Spain  between  the  boats  and  that  all  the  new  ships  that  are  being  built  by  the  Maritime  The stoppages  of  work  by  the seamen  forced  some  Commission  are  being  equipped  with  the  motor  boats.  It  Was  the  opin­ Loyalist  and  the  Fascists,, the  Sailors'  Union  of  the  pacific  and  the  Bulk  Carriers  negotiated  a  bonUs  of  the  operators  to  increase  their  bonus  and  insur­ ion of  the council  that  they are in favor of  equipping all  life boats  with  {agreement  of  $210.00,  and  an  additional  port  bonus  ance  rates,  as  it  became  self  evident  to  the  majority  jbf  $1J0.00  for  every entry one of  their  vessels  made  of  the  Operators  that  the  bonus  and  insurance  rates  some  suitable  motor,  and  tliey  are  going  to  work  along  these  lines  and  ,  ^ any Spanish port. Crew  members  were  also  covered  that  they  had  agreed  upon  in  Washington  were  un­ promised  to  give  this  proposal  all  their  sup;­>ort.  satisfactory  to  the  successful  operation  of  their  by insurance  to  the  extent  of  $10,000.  2.  That  the  Coast  Guard  see  that  portable  radio  receiving  and  vessels.  sending  sets  that  are  waterproof  be  placed  aboard  the  lifeboats.  It  wai  Outbreak of  World War No. 2.  The operators  did  not  deal  with  the different  sea­ brought  out  that  there  is  an  order  out  at  present, that  all  ships  are  Several ships'  crews  at  the outbreak  of  World  War  men's  unions  as  a  whole,  and  this  led  to  different  TJo.  2  in  Europe  demanded  that  their  unions  take  bonus  and  insurance  rates  being  paid  by  the  differ­ compelled  to  have  a  portable  set.  This  set  is  always  in  the  vicinity  of  Action in  getting  them  due consideration  in the form  ent  companies.  A  great  howl  was  now  being  put  the  radio shack  and  when  a  ship is  torpedoed,  this  set  is  thrown  over­  .  bf  bonus  and  insurance  for  the  hazard  encountered  up  by  the  operators  to  stabilize  the  bonus  and  the  board  and  can  later  be  picked  up  by  the  crew.  The  main  argument  insurance.  jm  their  line of  work  as  free  men.  against  a  receiving  set  seems  to  be  by  some  of  the  operators  that  the  Axis  subs  will  use  the  same  system  to  lure  other  ships  by  sending  out  Some  of  the  steamship  companies  realizing  the  May, 1941\  phoney  SOS's  when  they find  out  that  the  ships  are  carrying  portable  bdded  dangers  encountered  by  merchatit  seamen',  Through,  the  efforts  of  the  conciliation  service  iugned  on  their  crews  with  a  rider  attached  to  the  sets.  ilupping articles.  In  this  rider  it  was  agreed  between  of  the  Department  of  Labor,  the  following  was  {Continued  on  Page  4)  {Continued  on  Page  4)  i^e operators and  the unions  to negotiate  for a  bonus  • m I  1  �Page  Four  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  Friday, July  24, 1942  .­.c'  Sub Cargo Carriers Are Seen Dushane Presents SlU Case  As Aiding Nazi Submarines  For Increase In Bonus Rate  WASHINGTON,  July  16 ­ ushed  authorities  with  reference  to  Representative  Satterfield  (Dem  the  building  of  this  type of  craft,  (^Continued  from  Page  3)  .Va.)  said  today  that  correspond­ he  said,  "and  unquestionably  the  agreed  to  by  the  operators  and  the  unions':  ence  found  on  a  captured  enemy  construction  of  an  underseas  ves­ Ir  Monthly  bonus  rate  increased  to  $60.00.  submarine  had  confirmed  that  car­ sel  capable  of  carrying  7,500  tons  go­carrying  submarines  were  sup­ of  cargo  is  feasible;  and  further­ 2.  Port  bonus  to  the Red  Sea,  Persian  Gulf,  plying  U­boats  preying  on  ship­ more,  such  a  vessel  would  be  com­ Port  of  Djibouti,  Port  of  Aden,  was^  set  at  paratively safe  from  submarine  at­ $45.00  in  addition  to  the  monthly  bonus  for  ping  off  the  American  Coast.  tacks,  by  gunfire  or  torpedoes,  as  every  entry  made  by  a  vessel  in  any  of  these  Satterfield,  lieutenant  command­ it  would  proceed  submerged  at  ports.  er  in  the  Naval  Reserve,  who  re­ depth  of  100 feet.  3.  For  every  entry  made  by  a  vessel  in  the.  cently  served  a  tour  of  duty  as  "In  addition,  this  type  of  boat,  Port  of  Suez  and  its  vicinity,  crew  were  to  naval  observer  with  the  American  fully  loaded  and  proceeding  to  a  receive  a  port  bonus  of  $75.00,  this in  addition  Emibassy in London,  told  the House  rendezvous,  need  never  surface  ex­ to  their  monthly  bonus.  it  ivas  imperative  that  the  United  cept  under cover of  darkness, hence  States  begin  constructing  such  The  following  was  also  agreed  to by  the  o,perators  chances  of  its  detection  and  des­ and  the  union.  Quote from  agreement  (It  is  further  supply­carrying  submersibles.  ,truction  will  be  at  a  decided  min­ agreed  that  this  bonus  agreement  may  be  reopened  "I  have  conferred  with  disting­ imum.  for  the  following  reasons:  The  committing  of  an  overt  act  or  the  declaration of  intent  to commit  an  overt  act,  on  any  American  ship,  regardless  where  it  may  be,  due  to  bombing,  sinking,  mining  or  the  firing  of  guns  thereon  or  thereat,  or,  should  any  port *of  call  of  the  company's  ship's  be  attacked,  bombed  or  invaded.)  {Coitt'tmied  from  Page  3)  Classifications,  *  The  Navy  approves  of  all  ships  having  sending  and  receiving  sets  on life  boats so  as  to enable crews  to know  when  their  message  has  been  1.  Far  East  runs,  through  the  Panama  Canal  and  return  through  the  canal,  bonus  shall  become  received  by  some ship.  As  it  works  out  now  they  can  send  all the  mes­ effective  when  the  vessels  crosses  the  160th  meridan  sages out, and  they never  know if  their  message  has  been  received.  west  longitude  west  bound  and  remains  in  effect  until  the  date  the  vessel  crosses  the  160  meridan  The­Council stated  that  they  will give  this  their  wholehearted  con­ west  longitude eastbound.  Bonus rate shall  be  $60.00  sideration.  Assurance  was  given  after  the  meeting  by  some  Council  per  month,  this  bonus  shall  be  paid  while  in  all  members  that  they  are  already  working  on  this  proposal.  ports.  U.S. Coast Guard Improves  Maritime  Safety  Rules  questions  of  war  bonus  and  insurance  for  war  risks  taken  by  seameh.  The  shipowners  stated  in  their  views  the  problem  was  an  industry  problem  with  ramifications  effect­ ing  many  companies  and  unions  not  party  to  the  dispute.  They  urged  the  importance  of  establishing  a  permanent  stabilization  program  similar  to  that  which  OPM  bad  created  in  shipbuilding.  The  two  unions  which  were  a  party'to  the  con­ troversy  sought  a  decision  on  the  bonus  and  insur­ ance  issue.  The  board  explored  this  possibility  and  made  suggestions  which  have  resulted  in  increases  in  monthly  war  bonus  and  Suez  port  bonus.  N,D.M,B, Recommendations,  (Quote)  1.  Crews  on  American  vessels  sailing , to foreign  ports perform  an essential  role in  the national  defense  effort.  Sound  relation^ps  between  representatives  of  these  crews  and  owners  of  these  vessels  are  of  great  consequence  to  the  nation.  5.  A  special  problem  arises  from  the  risk  run  by  men  who go  to sea .in  time of  war.  This  problem  has  not  been  solved  by  existing  or  contemplated  contracts.  It  is  with  this  problem  that  these  re­ commendations  are  concerned.  6.  The first  part  of  this  problem  is  to  provide  for  bonuses  for  war  risk  which  will  be  fair  under  present  conditions.  The second  part  of  this  problem  is  to provide  machinery  for  making  equitable future  adjustments  if  conditions  change.  7.  To  meet  the first  part  of  the  problem,  the  N.D.M.B.  recommends  that  until  changed,  as  pro­ *  If  the  vessel  comes  back  to  the  U.S.,  via  the  vided  in  paragraph  8,  the  following  rules  shall  gav­J  cape  of  Good  Hope,  bonus  remains  in  effect  until  ern  those  who  become  signatory  to  these  recom­ the  vessel  arrives  at  a  U.  S.  Continential  port.  The  mendations.  (Unquote)  same  to  apply  to  vessels  going  or  returning  to  The Board  set  up five  war  risk  areas,  namely:  Australia,  and  or  New  Zealend,  $60.00  per  month.  1  Some  discussion  came  up  regarding  oil  for  rubbing  purposes  when  men's feet  become  frozen. The  Coast  Guard  had  a  meeting on  this issue  so will  give results—^"Following  the  business  of  the meeting,  the under­ signed  made some  inquiries of  the medical  oflScers  in  the matter  of  mas­ saging  the  feet  and  legs  of  persons  in  lifeboats  (see  paragraph  7  of  2.  African  runs,  bonus  shall  start  on  the  day  memorandum of  June 6, file  4430)  Captain  Hakaason of  the  bureau  of  of  departure  from  the  last  U.  S,  continential  port,  medicine  and  surgery said  that  the so­called  immersion  foot  apparently  and  shall  end  on  day  of  arrival  at  the first  U.S.  resulted  from  a combination  of  causes.  These  were,  so  far  as  is  known,  Continential  port.  cold,  deficiency  in  circulation,  and  possibly  vitamin  deficiency.  The  3.  Iceland  and  Greenland  runs,  same  as  No.  2,  symptoms  are swelling,  whiteness,  paiii,  and  in extreme  cases,  ulceration  $60.00  per  month.  and  gangcrcne.  In  certain  cases,  the  symptoms  set  in  as  early  as  the  fourth day  in  the  boat.  It is  felt  that  massage  is of  doubtful  value even  4.  Zone  east  of  the  port  of  Yarmouth  N.. S.,  and  north  of  thirty  degrees  latitude,  bonus  to  be  before  swelling starts,  and  it is  definitely  dangerous  after  the symptoms  paid  if  ships  are  running  coastwise  and  go  in  this  have  developed.  Therefore  the  conclusion  of  the  medical  officer  is  that  area  while  bound  for  Canadian  ports.  This  bonus  is  "X  ^weight  and  space  taken  up  by  the  gallon  of  oil  required  by  section  paid  while  vessel  is  in  ports  in  Canada  and  in  the  153.6  (i)  of  subchapter  0,  might  better  be  employed  in  accommodat­ St. Lawrence  river, rate was  set  at  $30.00  per  month.  ing some  other  article of  more  certain  value." So  the problem  of  oil  has  In Port.  been  dispensed  with.  Wherever  monthly  bonus  were  established,  and  Meeting  adjourned  at  4:00  P.M.  ships  were  in  any  port  which  came  under  a  certain  bonus  run,  or  returned  from  a  certain  run,  bonus  It  was  the conclusion  of  all  the different  representatives  there  that  were  paid  while  in  all  the  ports.  No  deduction  was  the  Coast  Guard  is  doing  a  good  job  regarding  safety  measures  for  ever  made  for  ports  or  roadsteads.  the seamen.  Port  bonus  were  establised  in  addition  to  monthly  bonus  because  the  vessels  were  subjected  to  be  Note:  At  the  reconvening  of  the  meeting  Congressman  Bland  of  bombed  by  aerial  attack  while  in  these  ports,  and  the Committee on Merchant  Marine and Fisheries,  addressed  the meeting,  ships  could  not  be  moved  out  of  the  harbor,  or  mainly about  the great  spirit of  all  parties concerned  in gathering  at  the  shifted  quickly  to  insure  proper  safety  measures,  as  meeting  to iron  out  and  make suggestions  regarding  the safety  measures  the  vessels  would  either  be  at  anchor  or  moored  that  the Coast  Guard  is  trying  to promulgate.  He said  that if  legislation  to  the  docks.  is required  to succeed  in carrying out  any of  the measures suggested,  his  Robin Moor.  comniittee will  do everything  in  their  power  to render  all  the  assistance  The  sinking  of  the  Robin  Moor,  an  American  that  they  can.  merchant  vessel,  by  a  Nazi  submarine  on  May  2l5t  1941,  brought  a  demand  froni  the  seamen  of  our  union  to  reopen  the  bonus  question,  as  per  our  agreement  signed  between  the  operators  and  the  union  in  this  month.  Editor's Mafl Bag  The  operators  and  the  union  held  conferences  copies  of  the  Log  every  week  so  which  lasted  until  the  month  of  September.  The  that  we  can  keep  informed  on  the  operator  refused  to  grant  increases.  A  vote  was  taken  by  the  membership  and  they  voted  to  strike  trend  of  events.  Send  the copies  to me and  I'll see  the  ships.  Dear  Sir  and  Brother;  that  they  are  distributed  around  to  I  wish  to  call  to  your  attention  the  boys.  After  all,  just  because  National  Defense  Mediation  the  fact  that  out  di  the  12  to 15  we're  studying  for  Mate's  tickets,  Board, Case  No,  80,  hundred  men  up  here  at  the Mari­ doesn't  say  that  we  don't  want  to  The  dispute  which  was  certified  to  the  board  time  Commission's  officer  school  in  keep  track  of  the SIU.  We are  still  arose  out  of  the  tieup  of  23  ships  in  New  York  New  London,  there  are  quite  a  good  union  men,  you  know,  and  Harbor.  The  parties  j^ho  were  certified' involved  the  American  Merchant  Marine  Institute,  other  number of  men  that  are our  Union  will  always  remain  so.  shipowners  affiliated  with  the Pacific  American Ship­ brothers.  . '  Thanks a  lot  for  the papers.  owners  Association,  Waterman  S.  S.  Corporation,  I'd  like ­to  take  this opportunity  Fraternally  yours,  Seafarers  Int.  Union,  and  the  Sailors  Uiuon  of  the  C.  T.  SKIPPER,  No.  45M  Pacific.  The  dispute  as  presented  related  solely  to  to ask  that  you  send  up  about  .50  Editor, Seafarers  Log  2  Stone  Street,  New  York  City  I 1.  Trans­Atlantic  voyager  to  Spain,  Portugal,  East, South  of  West  Coasts of  Africa,  Red  Sea,  Per­ sian  Gulf,  India,  Iceland  and  Greenland.  (Whole  voyages?  except  that  if  any  vessel  continues  east­  V  bound  to  United  States  ports  via  India  and  the  Pacific  Ocean  said  bonus  rates  for  such  area  will  continue  until  the  vessel  passes  the  180th  meridan,  eastbound,  and  thereafter  no  further  bonuses  will  be  payable.)  2.  Trans­Atlantic  voyages  to Russia  (Archangel,  Etc.)  (Whole  voyages.)  3.  Trans­Pacific  voyages  to  Japan,  Philippine  Islands,  China,  Indo  China,  East  Indies,  Malayan  Peninsula.  (After crossing  the 180th  meridan West­ bound,  until  crossing  the same  meridan  Eastbound.)  4.  Trans­Pacific  voyages  to  New  Zealand  and  Australia.  (From  arrival  of  vessel  in Suva  or  cross­ ing  the  180th  meridan,  westbound,  until  departure  from  Suva  or  cross  the  ISOth  meridan  eastbound.)  5.  Canada  (Atlantic Coast)  while vessel  is  north  of  35  degrees  latitude  when  bound  to  or  from  a  Canadian  port.)  b.  An  able  bodied  seaman shall  be paid  a  war  risk  bonus  of  $80.00  a  month  in  the first  four  areas  and  $3^.00  in  the fifth  area.  Other  unlicensed  per­ sonnel  shall  be  paid  the  same  bonus.  c.  There  shall  be  paid  to  able  seamen  in  ad­ dition  to the  area  bonus  just  provided,  the  following  port  bonuses:  1.  From  the  port  of  Suez,  or  any  other  port  which  if  subject  to  regular  bombing,  $100.00,  plus  $5.00  per  day  each  day  beyond five  days  that  the  vessel  is  in  port.  2.  For  any  port  in the  Red  Sea  or in  the Persian  Gulf  not  covered  by  paragraph  (1)  Supra  $45.00.  The  same  bonus  shall  be  paid  other  unlicensed  per­ sonnel.  8.  To meet  the  second  part  of  the  problem,  the  N.D.B.M.  recommends  that  the following  machinery  for  making  equitable  future  adjustments  shall  gov­ ern  those  who  become  signatory  to  these  recom­ mendations:  b.  The  signatory  asking  for  the  change shall  pre­f  sent  his  request  in  writing  to the  party  from  whom  the  change  is  sought.  (Meetings  shall  occur  at  once.)  If  agreement  between  them  is  not  reached  one  week  after  the  request  is  presented,  cither  party  {Continued  on  Page  5)  ­  ^  '  '  •   '  "Oii  �Friday,  July  24,  1942  THE  SEAFAAERS'  LOG  Page  Five  SEAFARERS'  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA  WHArS  DOING  Around  the  Ports  NEW  ORLEANS  t  ATXJUmC «BMI  GUlf  DISTBIGT  Secrotory­Treasurer's Office  Boom 213  —  2 Ston* Street. New York  Citr  F. O.  Bos  25. Station  F  Pbonet  BOwling  Gieen  S­ISIS  Who  stole  the  shipowners'  jew­ 'in  the  skies.  els?  Papers  from  coast'to  coast  Jimmy  Russo, our  militant  Tony  By  KRECTORY  OF BRANCHES  have  run  that  streamer  headline.  I  from  the  Ridge,  has  just  returned  BBANCH  ADDRESS  PHONE  wonder  if  they'll  also  try  to  blame  ARMY  from  the  wilds  of  the  Arctic  re­ NEW  YOHl ...,  2 Stone St.  BOwHng  Green  3­S348  that  on  the  membership  of  the  Dispoteher'e  Office  BOwling  Green  9­3430  Things  are  booming  again  in  the  SIU,  or  is  that  just  a  good  excuse  gions,  and  he  is  as  {^eved  as  Hell  BOSTON  ....330  AUcmtie  Ave  Uberty  4057  PROVIDENCE  fcity  of  muddy  water.  We  have  a  to  pull  another  Stanley  Dollar  because  his  name  was  not  in  the  —465 South  Main  St  Manning 3572  BALTIMOHE  14  North  Gay St  Calvert 4539  few  of  those  lost  ships  in  here..  We  trick; in other  words, cut  the over­ Log  while  he  was  gone.  Well,  here  PHILADELPHIA  8  North  6lh  St  Lombard  7651  have  a  rumor  factory  around  the  time  or  cut  down  on  the  food.  NORFOLK  ...  —25  Commercial PL  Norfolk  ,­.uoo  4­1083  you  are  James,  and  we  won't  slight  NEW  ORLEANS  J09 ChcsrlreB  St  MAgnolia 3962  corner  and  if  the  boys  place  any  George  (The  Jersey  Wildcat)  you  ever  again.  SAVANNAH  —............218 East  Eery St  Savannah  3­1720  strength  in  the  stories  being  dish­ Seeberger  was  vacated  from  Wild­ TAMPA  206 So.  Franklin St  Tampa MM­1323  Regards  from  the  SIU  brothers  !ed  out  here,  then  every  ship  in  the  wood  and  now  makes  Philly  his  MOBILE  —...55 So.  Conception St....Dexter  1449  PJIEHTO  RICO  45  Ponce  de  Leon  ..Puerto  de  Tierra  (Country  has  been  sunk.  It's  getting  headquarters.  He  was  Maitre  de  in  Philly  to  all  other  brothers  in  GALVESTON.  2014  Market  Street  Galveston  2­8043  all ports in  all parts  of  the  universe.  so  bad  that  I'm  doubtful  that  the  Hotel in  some  swanky  joint  up At­ Mayflower  every  made  the  trip  lantic  City  way,  and  George  tried  across.  What  I  want  to get  over is,  to  organize' the  help  into  the  A.  ^  idon't  pay any  attention  to  the bar­ F.  of  L.,  and  so  help  me,  John  room  Gazette.  The  boys,  as  they  Law  walked  right  in  with  the  per­ (Come  in,  will  let  you  know  the  mission  of  the  owners  and  poor  (Score,  so  don't  get  perblush  by  little  Seeberger  (229  pounds)  took  'dishing  the  dirt  about  some  ship  a  ride in  the  Paddy­wagon.  And  to  being  sunk  and  then  have  the  lads  heap  insult  on  top  of  insult,  the  {Continued,  from  Page  4)  group of  workers  today  are  called  upon  to give.  The  from  the ship  walk  in  and  call  you  Paddy­wagon  was  drawn  by  two  • sacrifices that  the  merchant  seamen  are  called  upon  horses.  Lord,  Lord,  who  uses  all  of  ua  liar.  The  only  one  that  you  are  may  present  the  matter  to  the  United  States  De­ to  contribute  in  the  struggle  that  our  people  may  helping  are  the  ones  that  you  are  the  seaside's  gasoline.  Try  again,  partinent  of  Labor,  division  of  conciliation  for  con­ and  shall  remain  free,  is  not,  and  cannot  be  given  ^ghting.  And  it  don't  make  sense  Dutchman,  and  you'll finally  make  ciliation.  If  concihation  in  one  week  after  the  by  any  other  group  of  workers  in  following  their  to risk  your  life  today  to  win  the  it,  and  I  don't  mean  the  clink  matter  was  presented  to  the  division  of  coiiciliation,  regular  line  of  work.  is  not  conciliated,  the  director  of  the  division  may  .war,  and  blabbing  all  over  the  again,  either.  then  refer  the  case  to  a  board  composed  of  three  place  to  help  the  enemy.  The  merchant  seamen  have  seen  and  have  taken  Edward  (Casanova)  March  and  disinterested  persons  to  be  appointed  by  the  Presi­ Time  and  tide  waits, for  no man,  note  and  contributed financally  to all  the  numerou*  Anthony  Shuder  have finally  made  dent  of  the  United  States.  Such  board  shall  have  drives  by  the different  civic  and  other  organizations,  but  still  the  boys  miss  their  ships  their  settlement  for  having  one  of  power  to  make  recommendations.  to  try  and  bolster  the  morale  of  our  armed  figuring  that  they  should  have  the  tin fish  torpedo  them.  Eddie  10.  Nothing  in  tfjcse  recommendations  shall  be  forces.  Theirs  is  the  realization  that  we  must  tome  sort  of  hold­over.  Still  get­ showed  up  at  the  Hall,  but  where,  interpreted  so  as  to  reduce  benefits  now  existing  have  i unified  and  united  coordination  between  the  ting  the  drunks*  beefs  about,  I  oh  where,  did  Tony  go.  The  In­ under  collective  bargaining  contracts.  Except  as  Armed  forces  and  the  Industrial  forces,  and  we  feel  inissed  the ship.  We  have  a  deal  on  vestigating  Committee  for  live­ herein  modified  existing  contracts  and* arrangements  that  the  morale  of  the  merchant  seamen  should  not  with  the local  whiskey  distributing  be  impaired  by  any  lowering  of  bonuses.  If  any  ones  are certainly  worried, and  they  shall  continue.  tompany  to  put  a  time­table  in  changes  are  to  be  made  they  should,  in  view  of  the  have  been  looking  in  every  spa­ each  bottle.  increased  dangers,  be  made  higher.  whetti  house  in  town  for  Tony.  One  more  that  the  boys  should  Sam  (Windy)  Foss  has  returned  When  the  conference  was  called  in  Washington,  When  the  merchant  seamen  see  workers'  wages  j  Jcake  some  time  out  to  think  over  from  being  torpedoed,  and  from  D.Q  by  the  W.E.B.  after  the ­entry  of  the  United  of  all  other  industries  being  increased  to  try  and  is,  don't  sign  on  a  ship  unless  you  the  stories  he  tells,  I  must  advise  States  in  World  War  No.  2,  and  they  submitted  keep  up  with  the  ever  increasing  cost  of  living  con­ &re  going  to make  the trip.  We get  Casey  Jones  and  Robert  (Do­the­ certain  proposals  to  the  operators  and  the  unions,  ditions.  But  decisions  rendered  by  the  board  are con­­ ia  beef  a  week  from  members  sign­ best­you­can)  Hillman  to  look  to  which  later  became  known  as  the  Statement  of  fusing,  and  also  lowers  their  income,  this  at  a  time  ing on  in  Mobile,  getting over  here  their  laurels,  for  that  Sammy  am  a  Principles,  the  unions  realizing  that  to help  further  when  the  Union's  signed  a  pledge  not  to strike  any  land  wanting  to  pay  off  the  ship  the  war  effort,  a  centralized  agency  dealing  with  vessels  to  try  to better  their  wages  to  keep  up  with  whammy.  jeven  though  they  have  been  on  the  operators  and  the  unions  on  the  bonus  and  in­ the  cost  of  living  conditions,  certainly  it  doesn't  iarticles  for  all  of  two  days.  We  Two  of  the  Robin  Line  (very  surance  question  could  be  a  vital  factor  in  dealing  bolster  the  morale  of  the merchant  seamen  who have  pign  a  ship  on  here  and  they  sail,  palatial  but  not  spacious)  have  with  this  question.  They  felt  that  the  W.  E.  B.  to  bring  the  much  needed  supplies  to  the  soldiers  two  days  later  they  come  into  the  departed  these  shores  for  areas  un­ would  be  fair  and  just  in  rendering  decisions,  due  and  our  other  branches  of  the  armed  forces.  hall  bringing  the  blessings  of  the  known  and  if  two  more  of  the  mainly  to  the  background  of  the  three  board  mem­ The merchant  seamen  are  beginning  to look  at  the  Mobile  staff  with  them.  This  is  same ilk,and  breed  show  up  here  at  bers,  thus  they  subscribed  wholeheartedly  and  put  W.E.B.  with  suspicion  and  arc  starting  to  lose  the  their  utmost  confidence  in  this  board.'  ' serious,  and  when  a  few  men  lose  the  same  time  again,  yours  truly  confidence  that  they  had  placed  in  this  board.  We  ..their papers  then it  will  be  too late.  will  have  to  take  an  added  week's  urge  the  members  of»,the  W.E.B.  to  give  careful  Being  able  to  say  I  told  you  so  vacation.  A  Standard  Oil  Steward  study  to  the  seamen's  problems  and  to  render  fair  won't  help.  came  down  here  from  New  York  and  just  decisions,  and  we  urge  that  the  board  give  So,  'till  the  man  comes  around  (Yes,  Brothers,  he  shipped  through  The W.E.B., in making these decisions, made an favorable  consideration  to  our  recommendations.  again,  will  close  saying  the  slogan  the  Company's  Office)  and  imme­ honest effort to tackle a very delicate situation by We  feel  the. merchant  seamen  will  start  and  leave  should  still  be  "Keep  'em  floating"  diately  proceeded  to put  the Stand­ trying to render a fair and lequitable monthly bonus, the  industry  and  go  to  other  jobs  due  to  the  con­ instead  of  keep  'em  sailing.  ard  tactics  into  effect.  He  didn't  port bonus, and area bouns, and established 6 classi- fusion  that  some  of  the  decisions  have  caused,  and  last  very  long  though.  First:  He  fications, in some of these port and area bonuses the  continual  sabotage  caused  by  the  operators  the unions lost some of their conditions that was (whether  they  do  it  intentionly  or  not,  it  is  a  wild  shipped  his sidekick  off  of  the dock,  handed down in the decision of the N.D.M.B. form  of  sabotage)  by finding  little  loop  holes  in  and  when  told  about  it  said,  "to  The board showed their sincerity in trying to arrive these  decisions  and  hold  up  on  some  of  the  seamen's  By  Hell  with  the  SIU."  He  was  just  at a fair and just equitable decision in that they monies  that  they  have  coming  to  them  when  they  EDWARD  LYNCH  as  independent  as  any  damned  recognized the increased hazard that confronted the pay  off.  Union,  and  he'd  ship  whom  he  merchant seamen,. by increasing certain monthly The  city of  "Scrapple  Eaters"  is  pleased.  He  and  his  side­kick  were  bonuses. The board in making decisions No. 2 and still  on  the  map  irrespective  of  pulled  off  of  the  vessel  and  treated  No. 2 revised, at no time excluded any bonuses 1. Tliat  all  bonuses  be  put  in  classifi(.'a':ion  No.  L  what  Brother  Harry  J.  Collins  or  as  phonies  should  be  treated.  The  while a vessel was in any port, outside of U. S. Conjy.  L.  think.  But  if  these  "Liberty  Steward's  name  is  Tom  Anderson  tinential ports, Tlie  reason  that  we  propose  that  the  board  make  Iron  Maidens"  continue  to come  in  and  his  stoogey  side­kick's  name  is  one  classification,  is  because,  the  war  has  spread  all  here,  the  city  fathers,  with  the  as­ W.  J.  Russell—P. 78 H.  Please  do  over  the  world  and  the  axis  powers  do not  recognize  sistance of  a  few of  William  Penn's  not  allow  these  two  guys  to sail  on  The  board  in  rendering  this  decision  went  off  on  any  particular  latitude  nor  longitude  before  sending  (descendants,  may pass  a law  to give  any  SIU  vessel.  To  top  it  all  off,  a  different  tangent  and  rendered  what  our  organiza­ a  torpedo  into  a  vessel.  The  ships,  in  order  to  get  the  "Liberty  Maidens"  the  liberty  the  Steward,  Anderson,  put  twelve  tions  feels  is  confusing  and  unjust  decision  which  into  a  low  bonus  area,  have  to  pass  through  a  high  bell, for  though it  may  be  a  crack­ hours  overtime  in  that  belonged  to  resulted  in.  the  lowering  of  bonuses,  which  was  bonus  area,  and  it  certainly  would  look  strange  if  ed  piece  of  metal,  we  can  at  least  two  other  messmen  on  his  side­ contrary  to  the  recommendations  of  the  N.D.B.M.  we  told  our  soliders  and  sailors  or  fliers,  that  they  state  that  it  is  worthwhile  looking  kick's  overtime  sheet,, and  "COm­ and  the  W.E.B.'s  own  policy  that  they  had  set  out  were  to  receive  certain  wages  when  in  the  encmi(£3  to  do  as  per  decision  No.  2.  vicinity  in  Africa,  and  another  scale  of  wages  when  at  and  into,  but  the  writer  had  rat" Russell  politely  beat  it  off  the  they  were  in  the  enemies  vicinity  in  South  America,  Ather  give  them  the  famous  ship  and  left  his  clothes  on  there.  In  our  recommendations  we  will  make  an  effort  It  certainly  wouldn't  help  to  bolster  their  moralq.  to  bring  to  the  bojird's  attention  certain  parts  of  "BROOKLYN  BIRD­  (BOID)."  these  decisions  which  we  feel  will  help  to stiffen  the  Eddie  McKeefry,  better  known  fUrhen  the  shipowners  decide  to  2.  That  monthly  bonuses  remain  in  effect  while  morale  of  the  merchant  seamen.  give the  unlicensed  men  decent  liv­ as  Long  Drawers,  has  been  around  in  all  ports  of  the  world,  with  the  exception  of  ,  ing quarters  on  those "Iron Ladies,"  the  Hall,  and  he  is  still  trying  to  United  States  Continential  ports.  I  then  I'll  apologize  for  that  last  get  his.  overtime  from  the  SS  La  a. Itt all our collective bargaining agreements Our  organizations  feel  that  all  the seamen  of  the  track,  but  until  then,  it  is  status  Salle  and  that  Irish  temper  is  sure  beginning  to  look  like  a  red  glow  mercantile  marine  today  are  giving  what  no  other  {Continued on Page 6) quo.  •   Dushane Presents SIU Case  For Increase In Bonus Rate  Statement of Principles. ­ri • .  W.E.B. Decesion No. 2 and No. 2 Revised. • i,  PHILADELPHIA  Recommendations to W.E.B. Decesion No. 7, No. 7 Revised. Morale of Merchant Seamen: n  �THE  SEAtAkEkS'  LOG  Page  Six  Mv'  "P"  \&  Dushane Presents SIU Case Brass  Hats  Are  Still  For Increase in Bonus Rate Optomistic  On Subs  (CofithiUfd  from  Page  J)  monthly  bonuses  were  paid  while  in  ports  outside of  the  U. S.  Continential  ports.  b.  The  National  Defense Mediation  Board  in  their  decision  also  ruled  that  bonuses  be  paid  in  all  ports  outside  of  the  continential  U.  S.  ports.  c.  The War  Emergency Board  made  the  same  rul­ ing in  decision  No.  2  and  No.  2  revised.  d.  We  feel  that  the  danger  lies  as  much  ill  ports  as  outside  of  these  ports,  as  we  know  that  the  cen­ tral  and  S6uth  Americah  governments  haven't  the  Navies  nor  the  Goast  Artillery  to  give  ample  pro­ tection  to ships  while  in  these  ports  or  roadsteads.  e.  Ship  was  torpedoed  in  port  Limon  while  along­ side  of  dock.  Ships  were  torpedoed  while  in  the  St.  Lawrence  River.  Ships  were  torpedoed  while  in  the  Port  of  Aruba,  and  while  lying  in  the  roadstead of  Trinidad.  Sabotage  was  committed  on  an  American  ship  while  lying  alongside  of  dock  in  Rio  De  Janero,  explosion  on  ship set fire  to her.  f.  In decision  No. 7 revised, it  reduced  the month­ ly  bonus  rate  to  as  low  as  35%,  dtie  to  the  clause  which  says  that  nO  bonus  shall  be  paid  while  in  the  western  hemisphere  ports.  In  decision  No.  2  bonuses  ytere  paid  while  in  these  ports.  '• *­1  Although  bonuses  are  paid  while  in  some  ports  of  the western  hemisphere,  some  are  clasified  as  such or  classified  as  open  sea  anchorage.  These  classifications  come  within  the  scope  of  Decision  No.  7,  revisedj  and  are  determined  by  the Hydrographic  OflSce  Sail­ ing directions  as  per  No.  6  ruling in decision  No. 7,  revised.  There  are  hundreds  of  these  so­called  open  sea roadsteads  in  the  West  Indies, Central,  and South  America,  and  the  method  of  determing  whether  a  bonus  shall  be  paid  comes  under  this  ruling.  Men  who  have  compiled  government  charts  for  the  U. S.  Government,  have  Stated  that  they  are  subject  to  arbitration. We feel  that  this  is  one of  the  most  im­ portant sore spots  with decision  No. 7 and  7 Revised,  and  will  cayse  hundreds  of  seamen  to  leave  their  calling,  for  jobs  ashore,  as  this  part  of  the  decision  is  causing  the  merchant  seamen  to  lose  faith  in  the  Board.  [: is?"­—  Etiday,  jTuly  24, 1942   .  We  feel  that  no  bonus  should  stop  during  any  Secretary  of  Navy  Frank  Knox  ,"We  are  doing  very  well  by  vol­. .  period  within  a  twenty­four  hoiu: stretch,  and  that  said  that  the  convoy  system,  in  untary  recruiting,"  he  declared,  a  full  day's  bonus should  be  paid  in  all  cases,  and  no  effect  along  the  East  Coast  of  the  "but  the  time  might  cOme  When  part  of  a  day  should  be  allowed,  unless  a  full  day  is  United  States  since  May  14,  has  selective  service  men  might  be  given,  this  was  always  in  accordance  with  our  agree­ been  extended  to the  Caribean  and  taken  into  the  Navy."  ment  with  the  operators  in  all  Our  collective  bar­ will  take  in  the Gulf  of  Mexico.  PROBLEM  BEING  STUDIED  gaining  agreements.  "We  are  getting  various  patrol   .  That  the  board  issue  a  directive  to  the  oper­ vessels  tO  combat  submarines  into  Rear  Admiral  James  L.  Kauff­ ators to comply with  the  board's decision  No.  8, and  service  as  rapidly  as  possible  and  man.  Commander  of  the  Gulf  Sea  that  copies  of  this  order  be  forwarded  to all  Unions.  are increasing  the  number  of  patrol  Frontier,  said  that  submarine  at­ planes  with  equal  expedition,"  he  tacks  in  that  area  are  diminishing  a.  We  have  had  several  instances  of  the  operators  said  at  a  press  conference  held  as  and  that  use  of  convoys  to protect  giving  Us  the  rUri­afound  on  this  order.  Some  of  he  halted  in  New  York  City on  an  Gulf  shipping  is  under  study.  ."We  are  endeavoring  to  use'  the operators  only  Want  to make  partial  payment  of  inspection  tour  of  the  entire  East­ every  ship  we  can  lay  our  hands  ern  seaboard.  decision  No.  3,  When  they  are  compelled  to  lived  Up  On  that  can  go  to  sea  and  stay  to  decision  N.  8.  We  feel  a  clarification  should  be  TRAINING  MORE  MEN  issued  on  decision  No.  8  and  that  when  this  decision  there for  the protection  of  shipping  is  invoked  that  the  operators  are  to  comply  with  Declaring  that  more  officers  and  and  the  detection  of  submarines,"  decision  No.  3  to the  letter.  men  were  being  thrown  into  the  he said  in  an interview.  7.  Under  decision  No.  3,  dated  January  20th,  anti­submarine  war,  Knox  added:  Admiral  Kauffman,  who  also  is.  "We.  have  a  large  submarine  Commandant  of  the Seventh  Naval,  1942,  on  page  No.  2  (b)  9th  line  down,  commenc­ ing  with  "EROVIDED"  the  sixth  line,  which  reads  Combat  school,  which  now  has  District,  came  to  New  York  from  as  follows,  Quote  "have  delivered  to  the  master  for  1,200  men  being  trained  for  this  Miami  headquarters  to  confer  '  approval  and  deposit  with  owners  representative  in  service.  It  is  ah  extremely  difficult  with  Rear  Admiral  Frank  T.  said  port,"  unquote.  service.  We  require  ships  of  the  Leighton  of  the  Eighth  District.,  "We  won't  say  now  whether'^  a.  We feel  that  the  wording of  the sentence should  right  type,,  the  right  kind  of  equipment,  and  the  right  kind  of  convoys  will  be  ordered  for  all  .  be  clarified,  as  some  of  the  oWners  have  been  refus­ ing  to  pay  claims  after  the  creW  have  submitted  a  men  to  handle  them."  Gulf  shipping,".  Kauffman  said.  I:  list  to the  master  on  the valuation  of  their clothes  in  Vice  Admiral  Adolphus  Anrews,  "This  is  a  question  of  convoys  .  excess  of  the minimum  ($150.00),  because  the  mas­ Commendant  of  the  Eastern  Sea  versus  patrols  and  the  point  is  dis­ >">  ter  failed  to submit  this  list  to  the  owners,  and the  Frontier,  said  that  small  privately­ putable,  depending  on  such  factors  master, was  lost  when  his  vessel  was  torpedoed.  oWned  yachts  and  other  craft  as  the speed  of  ships and  the length"  b.  The master  being  the rightful  representative of  were  being  added  to. anti­submarine  of  time  escort  vessels  will  be  tied.  '  up."  ­ the owner,  we  feel  that  after  the  crew  submit  their  patrols.  list  on clothing  in excess, of  the minimum  ($150.00)  Earlier  in  the  day  Knox  told  re­ He  pointed  out  that  the  tactical"  and  the  master  has  O.K'ed  this  list,  the  company  porters  at  Quincy,  Mass.,  that  the  command  area  covers  670,000  shall  assume full  responsibility if  the  master does  not  Navy  did  not  for  the  present  plan  square  miles  and  a "coastline  4,000  submit  this list  to the  representative of  the company.  to  draft  men  into  service.  miles  long."  e.  Crews  in  making  a  pier­head­jump  on  a  ship  cannot  submit  their  list  to  any  other  representative  of  the company  after  they  have  submitted  thcit  list  to  the  master  for  approval.  The  companies  haven't  any  other  representative  on  board  the  ships,  as  some  times  the ships  arrive at  2  A.M.,  and  it WOUld  delay  the ship  if  they  had  to wait  Until  9  A.M.  to be  able  to go  ashore  to  submit  this  list  to  any  other  com­ pany  representative.  Greeks  Seek  Wages  And  Conditions  Thru  LT^F.  Union  3.  That  all  ports,  bases,  or  other  anchorages  in  the Aleutian  Islands,  and  Alaska,  with  the exception  8.  That  the  present  $150.00  minimum  as  per  de­ of  South  Eastern  Alaska,  be  classified  in the  $125.00  The  International  Transport  "Workers  Federation  toldl^  cision  No.  3,  remain in  effect  as  at  present,  and  that  area,  and  that  this  bonus  be  retroactive  to  Juhe  3,  the maximum  be raised  from  $3 50.00 to $500.00  for  of  a  London  conference  to  consider  a  new  collective  1942,  the  day  that  Dutch  Harbor  and  its  near  vi­ loss  of  personal  effects,  without  regards  as  to  the  agreement  with  the  Greek  seamen.  Negotiations  ate  cinity  was  bombed  by  the  Japanese.  status  of  the  unlicensed  persotmel.  under  way  there  for^ the  unification  of  the  Greek  sea­ '  a.  We  feel  that  all  the  seamen  who  were  in  that  a.  We  feel  that  a  minimum  of  $150.00  for  all  farersj  movement  and  solidification  of  the  new  pact  be­­ area  at  the time the  Japanese  bombed Dutch  Harbor  unlicensed  persoimel  should  be  paid  to  all  ^seamen  should  be  entitled  to  the. port bonus,  and  not  only  without  the  making  Out  of  any  list  and  that  a  di­ tween  the  Greek  Government  in'  by  the  shipowners  without  the^  the  seamen  who  arrived  there  after  the  board's  de­ rective  be  issued  to  all  operators  to  Stop  breaking  exile,  the  Greek  seamen  and  the  consent  of  the  men  and. oVetwork.,­ cision  of  the  13 th  of  June,  teh  days  after  they  had  down  the  morale  of  the  seamen  by  requiring  them  Greek  shipowners.  In  a  sharply  worded  protest  bombed  Dutch  Harbor.  to make out a  list to recover  this amount  for personal  Although  Greek  maritime  labor  against  conditions  and  the  treat­':  b.  We also  feel  that this  bonus should  apply  to all  effects  after  they have  been  torpedoed,  and  that  a  is  not  affiliated  with  the  I.T.F.,  ment  of  seamen  abOard  Greek:  the  Unity  negotiations  between  of  the  Aleutian  Islands,  and  Alaska,  for  the  reason  copy of  this order  be forwarded  to all  unions.  the  Greek  Seamens  Union  in  ships  the  union  placed  responsi­l  that Unimak  pass  is  Only  60  miles from Dutch Har­ b.  We  feel  that  a  maximum  of  $500.00  be  set  Great  Britain  and  the  Greek  bility  upon  the  Greek, authorities  bor,  and  other  parts  of  Alaska  are  only  one  hour's  for  any excess  of  clothe,  toOls,  Or  other personal  ef­ Maritime  Union  In  the  United  who, according  to  the  union,  have  flying  time  from  Dutch  Harbor.  Planes  based  on  fects.  We  have  had  Several  cases  where  carpenters  carriers  make  it  much  less,  and  we  all  know  that  States  are  being  condutted  under  "blandly  refused"  to  cooperate  in  have  lost  their  tools  and  the  amount  that  they have  an  effort  to stamp  out  abuses.  The  Alaska  has  not  the fortifications  of  Pearl Harbor.  received  cannot  cover  the  lost  that  they  have  paid  the  auspices  of  the  federation.  union  alsO  asserts  that  all  attempts  The  Greek  Maritime  Union  was  4.  That  all of  Australia,  and  Tasmania  be includ­ for  same.  to  convince  the  Greek  authorities  organised  late  last  year  in  New  in  this Country  of  the  necessity  of  ed  in  one  bonus  area,  and  that  this  area  be  classified  c.  Under  decision  No.  3,  dated  January  20th,  in  the  $125  area.  1942,  page  No.  2  (B)  any  unlicensed  member  of  York  and  now  has  branches  in  using  their  influence  to  assure  faiir  Buenos  Aires  and  Durham,  South  .­That  New  Zealand  be  classified  in­the  $125.00  the  crew  receiving  a  wage  scale  of  $120.00  or  less,  treatment  and  a  greater  measm*e­ and  he  has  clothes  and  tools,  valued  at  $350.00  can  Africa.  area  instead  of  the  present  $100.00  area.  of  collaboration  between  the  shipj,  only  receive  $250.00­for  loss  of  same.  "While  on  the  The  new  collective  agreement  The  New  Hebrides  be  classified in  a  $125.00  port  other  hand  any  member  o£  the  unlicensed  members  includes,  among  other  union  de­ owners  and  the  crews  have  been  to nO  avail.  ^ bonus area.  of  the crew who receives  a. wage scale of  over $120.00  mands,  a  40  per  cent  increase  of  i.  We feel  that  thk  part  of  the  globe has  become  per  month,  and  he  has  clothes,  and  tools  valued  at  basic  wage  and  war  bonus  wliich  ASSESSMENT!  bnie  of  the  most  important  war  areas,  arid  that  our  $350.00,  the  same  as  the  other  unlicensed  member,  now  totals  $7f  a  month.  The  he  receives  the  full  $350.00  for  personal  effects.  It  fleet  cannot  give  the  protection  to  the  ports in  these  union  also  seeks  proper  safety  areas,  due  to  all  the  Islands  that  are  in  the  control  does  not  seem  fair  to  us  that  the amouiit  of  recov­ measures,  overtime  pay  and  im­ of  the  Japanese  and  that  the  monthly  bonuses  ate  ery a  member  of  the  unlicensed  personnel  receive for  provement  of  living  conditions  inadequate  compared  to  the dangers  that exist  there.  their  Ittes  of  personal  effects  should  be  based  on  their  aboard  Greek  ships.  wages  that  they  receive.  I.  T.  F.  officials  declared  that  >  5.  That  all  bonuses  shall start  at  midnight on  the  9.  We  feel  that  po^rt  bonuses  should  be  set  up  to  living  conditions  and  food  supplies  clay of  departures  from  all  U.  Si  continential  portsj  and shall  end on  the day  of  arrival in  all  U. S.  con­ take  care  of  vessels  tbat  are  going  into the  Mediter­ aboard  Greek  ships  are  Unbearable  tijiiential  ports,  regardless  of  Whether  they  are  in  the  ranean  Sea,  and  that  these  port  bonuses  should  be  and  border  in  Some  instances  on  fcdastwise or  off­short  run, attd  regardless  of  Whether  classified  in four  areas  as follows:  near  starvation.  They  also  set  they  are  running  coastwise  to  complete  loading  be­ a.  All  ports,  bases,  or  anchorages,  from  Gibraltar  forth  substantiated  complaints  on  if^re the final  departure port, or  running coastwise  in  to 5  degrees East  Longitude, or  vice versa,  to be con­ unsanitary  living  quarters,  the  iJischarging  part  of  their  cargo  before  the final  dis­ withholding  of  one  month's  wageft'  obiigatlojit  ^  (Cmiitiwed  on  Page  8)  jcharge  port.  Remember  there fs a  $2  Organizational  As*  sessment  which  goes  td  the  interaatiiHiaL  The payment is votun*  tarily!  How  good  Union  man  are  you?^  Have ym paid your $2 r  �Friday,  July  24,  1942  Out of  the Foesl  by  9­ Captain  McDonough,  Mastei­  pf  a,  sunken  vessel  had  a  lot  to  say  about  the  cause  of  the  sinking,  in Mobile  papers.  On deck  he  had  planes  and  tanks  without  any  covering  over  them.  When  sighted  by  a  sub,  his  ship was  bound  to  be  sunk  with a|l  that  valuable  cargo exposed  to view.  The  old  man  did  nqt  allow  the  boys  shore  leave  in  Trinadad,  but  they  were  brought  to  that  port  soon  after  the  sinking.  Three  Brothers  y>rere  lost.  Joe  Click  received  his  initiation  aboard  a  torpedoed  vessel  and  is  all  over  that  scarey  feeling.  Joe  missed  the  plane  that  was  taking  the  crew  to  the  States  apd  had  to  wait  fpr  a  later  one.  Upon  arrival  he  boarded  a  train  from  Miami  to  New  York  and  on  the  way  home  the  train  was  derailed  in  Sputh  Carolina.  No  ope  was  hurt  and  Joe  got  back  safely  to  New  York.  John  Ossmow,  AB,  whom  most  brothers  know  as  "Big  John,"  has  had  some  hard  luck  again.  We  remember  John  when  he  was  ashore,  in  India.  Some  apple  knocker  hit  him  over  the  eye  with  a  bottle.  When  John got  mild,, he  flung  the  guy  two stories  and  he  didn't  hit  the  pave­ ment  any  too  lightly.  John  almost  lost  the  sight  of  the  eye  because  of  it,  but  an  operation  saved  it,  leaving  an  ugly  scar.  On  board  the  torpedoed  vessel  he  was  asleep  under  a  plane,  and  when  the  torpedo hit,  the  plane  broke  and  pinned  him under.  He  called  for  help  but  no one  could  reach  him­  His  luck  held  out.  When  the  ship  reached  water  level  he  was  washed­out  from  under  the  wreckage  and  the  brothers  were  able  to pull  him  into  a  lifeboat.  Soon  after  the  boys  /­were  picked­pp  by  a  destroyer  and  the  doctor  performed  a  delicate  op­ "cration  on  John  and  sayed  his  life.  Big  John  is  progressing  very  nicely  at  the  Army  Base  HospitaUin  Trinadad  and  would  like  to  hear  from  , ;some  of  th«  boys.  John now  has  npt  Only  a  spar  over  bis  right  eye,  but  ­.a  long  ugly  scar  over  the  left  side  of  his  face.  He  certainly  is  a  stout­ hearted  fellow.  S.LU. Bos'n Finds  Changes After 8  Mo.AwayFroniSea  By  DON  KONAN  REPORT  FROM  Washington  Liberty and C.E,2 Type Ships: Having  returned  to  sea  aftec  an  The  W.S.A.  is  trying  to  get  Admiral  Vickery  to  get  someone  to  absence  of  8  mopths  I  was  surpris­ ed  at  the  changes  that  could  take  work  closer  with  them,  so as  to enable  them  to get  quicker  action  when  place  in  such  a  short  time.  I,  to­ changes  are  required  on  these  ships  after  they  have  been  turned  over  to  gether  with  Brother  Arthur  the  W.S.A.  to  operate.  A  member  of  the  construction  staff  connected  Thompson,  made  one  of  the  Robin  with  Admiral  Vickery  suggested  that  all  doors  in  rooms  on  inside  pas­ ships about  6  months ago.  The ship,  sageways  be  taken  off.  In  several  cases  when  a  torpedo  hits  a  ship  the  as  far  as  quarters  and  living  con­ doors  jam  and  men  cannot  get  out  of  their  rooms.  This  is  a  very  dif­ ditions  including  meals,  (which  is  ficult  situation  for  the  men  to  make  a  decision  on.  as  we  know  a  great  a  tribute  to  Phil  Insoft,  the  Chief  percentage  of  our  ships  are  running  to Murmansk  and  Archangel.  Now  Steward),  were  ideal  but  beyond  that  I  was  coming  to  a  life  in  a  if  we  agree  to let  them  take  all  the  doors  off  with  winter  coming  on,  strange  world  of  which  I  knew  lit­ it  means  that  our  men  will  be  getting  pneumonia.  tle  or  nothing  as  far  as  the  war  There  will  be  a  meeting  called  on  this  subject  soon  ^ the  mem­ situation  went.  First,  we  had  a  bership  should  give  this  very  deep  consideration  before  any  decision  Chief  Mate  that  had  been  with  the  is  made.  Clydc­MaUory  line  for  15  years  and  if  his  actions  indicate  the  way  he  conducted  himself  while  with'  The  question  of  hotcans  was  taken  up  with  the  Coast  Guard  here  that  outfit,  I  am  one  to  say  I  am  mighty  thankful  that  I  have  been  and  they  do  not  recommend  these  in  life  boats  for  the  following  rea­ on  SIU ships.  He  was  a  bell  to bell  sons:  They  take  up  too much  space  in  the  boat  for  the amount  of  nour­ worker,  but  instead  of  waiting  un­ ishment  they  supply.  Doctors  recommend  that  the  space  that  this  prod­ til  the  bells  he  tried  to  advance  the  uct  would  occupy  be made  available  for other  equipment  such as  water.  hours  a  couple  of  minutes.  As  the  It  is  said  that  men  can  live  as  high  as  30  days  without  food  and  have  trip  progressed,  however,  he  turned  about  a  93%  phance  of  pulling  through.  But  if  men  are  without  water  over  a  new  leaf  when  the  second,  for five  days there  is fittle  hope for  them.  The Coast  Guard  is,  therefore,  third  and  fourth mates  told  him  to  smarten  up  and  leave  the  gang  making  plans  to  increase  the  water  supply  on  all  boats.  V.  !• 1     t  I  • ];i'  " *<•   u J  J h  Hotcans: alone.  .V  '  We  are  now  trying  to  get  the  Coast  Guard  to compel  the  owtwrs  to  carry  an  outboard  motor  or  some  other  motor  in  all  life  b«ats  so  u  to  enable  the  life  boats  to  get  away  from  the  ship's  side  quickly  after  they  have  been  torpedoed.  We  are  also  working on  the  question of  port­ able  receiving  and  sending  radio  sets  for  life"  boats.  The  skipper,  however,  was  the  BIRD  of  the  trip.  First,  he  refused  to  swing  out  the  boats,  claiming  the  boats  were  too  heavy  for  the  davits;  this  despite  the  fact  that  a  The  Coast  Guard  requests  that  if  any  pf  our  membership  have any  couple  of  sister  ships  had  their  suggestions  regarding  any  further  safety  me^ufes  that  they  believe  will  boats swung  out  for the  entire  trip.  Many  of  the  brothers  know  of  the  Recreation  Center  in  Bermuda  It  takes  100  turns  pf  the  davit  help  to  better  the  seamen's  safety,  send  their  suggestions  to  Richard  "wdiich  is  open  to men  in the  armed  forces.  No, merchant  men  are  allow­ handles  tp  get  these  boats  overside  Field,  Chairman  Merchant  hfarine  Coupcil,  Washington,  D.  C.  Also  ed  in  the  place.  Joe  Click's  mother  contacted  the  head  man  of  the  for­ for  lowering  and  with  ships  going  send  a  copy of  the  suggestions  to me  so  that  I  can  follow  th^nj up  and  eign  branch  of  the  USO  and  he  promised  her  that  in  the  future  all  down  in  a  couple  of  minutes,  that  see  how  we  come  out.  merchant  men  will  be  allowed  to  enter  the  place  and  participate  in  its  is  a  Ipt  pf  swinging.  In  Suez,  with  a  couple  of  other  ship  working  the  activities. Our  hap  is  off  tp Mrs.  Click  for  aiding  the  merchant  seamen,  6­12  shift  because  of  the  heat,  this  I  have  about  20  cases  here  at  present.  If  any  of  our agents  or  naen  We  hppo  that  mothers  of  our  seamen  will  follow  in  her  footsteps  and  bird  MacKay  said  that  since  the  have  beefs  they  should  address  them  tp Captain  Edward  Macayley,  War  write "MY  DAY"  and  ask  her  why  seamen  are  nQt  allowed  to  enter  men had  signed on  to work  8  hours  •U   SD  centers.  Philadelphia  has  taken  a  step  forward  in  the  right  direc­ a  day  they  were  to  continue  to  do  Shipping  Administration,  Department  pf  Commerce  Building,  Wash­ tion, and  other  cities  should  do  likewise.  Merchant  Seamen  are  doing  as  so.  The  crew  managed  to  convince  ington,  D.  C.  Also  send  a  copy  to  me  at  the  Hotel  Herriugton  in  muqh  for  the  cause  as  the  men  in  the  Service  and  should  be  given  him,  however,  that  a  good  deal  Washington.  the  same  consideration  . .  .  DON'T  FOROET  TO  BUY  WAR  BONDS  more  work  could  be  done  in  six  It  is  important  on  all  beefs  to  give  specific  information  such  as  hours  with  the  result  that  the  men  AND  STAMPS TODAY!  name  of  ship,  port  or  place  where  beefs  happened,  name  of  persons  in­ worked  6­12  the  same  as  the  other  ships.  To  top  off  his  marvelous  volved,  dates  and  all  other  informatIoi|.  economic  spirit,  (for  the  com­ The  Board  has  suggested  that  all  officials  send  duplicate  copies  of  Any  member  qf  the  SI(JI  who  traneportatiqn  mqneX  pany),  he  deeitled  that  he  was  gOr  these  letters  tp  the  shipowners  involved  as  this  will  speed  up  the  con­ from  an  operator  to  get  to  the  point  of  debarkation  of  his  ship,  ing  to make  the  boundaries  for  the  sideration  of  the  case.  and  then  refuses  to  sign  on,  shall  refund  the  transportation  area  bonus  for  Suez  and  wanted  money  to  the  operator  and  shall  be  fined ^ by  the  union.  After each  beef  is settled  the  Agent  involved  should  send  me  word  it  cut  out.  This,  even  after  the  A  member  delaying  a  ship  or  quitting  without  notice  in  ac­ Second  Mate,  who  incidentally  that  it  is  settled  and  in  what  manner.  This  will  help  me  clear  the  cases  cordance  with  the  ship's  articles  and  the  union  contract,  shall  proved himself  to be  the best  Union  off  the  calendar  here  and  let  me  turn  to  other  cases.  bo  placed  on  trial.  If  the  member  is  found  guilty  of  the  charge,  man  among  the  licensed  personnel,  he  shall  be  suspended  for  30  days,  plus  a  $20  fine  fpr  tiie  first  had  signed  an  affidavit  to  the  ef­ offense;  six  months  suspension  and  a  $60  fine  fpr  the  second'  fect  that  we  had  passed  the  mark­ offense;  and  for  the  third  offense  he  shall  be  expelled  from  the  ers  for  the  area.  Union.  Adopted  at  Agents  Conference  in  ,Savannah­­Ratified  Outside  of  catching fire  three  The  Government  may  step  in  to  by  the  membership.  times,  two  collisions  (one  with  a  control  the  movement  of  cankers  tanker  loaded  with  high­test  gaso­ on  the  Great  Lakes  and  barges  on  After  you  have  designated  your  line,)  and  travelling  with  hole  in  the New  York State  barge  canal  in  IF  YQUR  SHIP  18  SUNK  AND  YOU  LOSE  YOUR  GEAR,  the  bow  that  was  taking  water  at  beneficiary,  inform  that  person.  In  an  effort  to  increase  oil  deliveries  YOU  ARE  ENTITLED  UP  TO  AND  INCLUDING  $250  COM­ the  rate  of  six  feet  in  any  kind  of  the  event  that  you  are  one  of  the  to  the  gasoline­rationed  East  Coast  PENSATION  ONLY  IF  YOU  HAVE  MADE  OUT  A  LIST  AND  sea,  it  was  a  quiet  t^ip.  We  did  unfortunate  seaman  who  does  not  by  100,000  barrels  a  day,  Defense  VALUATION  OF  YOUR  BELONGINGS  AND  FILED  IT  WITH  have  much  to  be  thankful  for  in  return  from  sea,  it  is  not  necessary  THE  SKIPPER  BEFORE  SAILING. FAILING  THIS,  YOU  ARE  Transportation  Director  Joseph  B.  that  we  did  have  a  crew  that  was  for  your  beneficiarj'  to  retain  a  Eastman  has  informed  a  Senate  ENTITLED  UP  TO  AND  INCLUDING  $150.  IF  YOU  FAIL  TO  lawyer  to  collect  the  $3,000  in­ 100%  together  at  all  times.  LIST  AND  FILE  YOUR  GEAR,  THERE  IS  NOTHING  THE  committee.  surance  benefit.  UNION  CAN  00  TO  AID  YOU  TO  COLLECT  MORE  THAN  Testifying  on  a  $1,836,000,000  It  is  tough  to hear  that  so many  Tell  your  beneficiary  to  contact  THE  $150.  supplemental  money  bill,  Eastman  of  our  Union  Brothers  have  been  your  union  hall  fpr  full  informa­ told  an  appropriations  subcomqut­ lost.  It  would  be  hard  to pay  them  tion.  This  money  could  be  collect­ ALWAYS  NAME  A"  BENEFICIARY  FOR  YOUR  $5,000  tee  chat  delivery  of  oil  tp  the  East  enough tribute  for taking  out  some  ixl  without  a  la'wyer  and  at  no cost  GOVERNMENT  INSURANCE  IN  CASE  OF  DEATH  AT  SEA.  had  been speeded  up by  controlling  of  the  rust  buckets  that  they  are  to  the  beneficiary.  Some  attorneys  MANY  CASES  HAVE  BEEN  HWNG  UP  FOR  MONTHS  BE­ the  operation  of  train  tank  cars,  compelled  to  sail.  More  power  too,  are  charging  as  high  as  $1,000  to  QAWSE  OF  THE  FAILURE  QF  A  MAN  TO  NAME  A  BENE­ eliminating  short hauls  and  arrang­ to  the  men  in  the  gun  crews  as  a  PICIARY,  PROTECT  YOUR  FAMILY  BY  NAMING  A  BENE­ collect  the  insurance,  ing  tram­load  deliveries  to  p<»at3  whole  for  the  magnificent  way  FICIARY!  where  trucks could  take over.  JOHN  HAWK  they  conduct  themselves.  On Sending In Beefs: A  REMINDER  INFORIMATION  ON  INSURANCE  PAYMENTS  Rules on Personal  Effects:  Rules on  Death  Benefits:  Gov. May Control  Great Lakes Tankers  iJ  /.vj  'I  '• 'il  �_iriS®K5'_  Page  Eight  i  V:,  L%."  Friday, July 24, 1942  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  Dushane Presents SlU Case  Where's  All  That  For increase In Bonus Rate  Extra  Money?  {Coijtivved  from  Page  6)  I;  The  bases  where  some  of  these  jobs  are  at,  Trini­ sidcred  one  area.  dad,  Bermuda,  Santa  Lucia  project,  British  ant  b.  All  ports,  bases,  or  anchorages,  from  J  degrees  Dutch  Guinia,  Brazil,  and  several  countries in  South  East  Longitude  to 15  degrees  East  Longitude, or  vice  and  Central  America,  also  projects  in  Africa,  Iran,  Persian  Gulf.  In  some  of  the  ports  where  these pro­ versa,  to  be  considered  as  one  area.  jects  are  the  Seamen  do  not  get  any  bonuses  al­ c.  All  ports,  bases,  or  anchorages,  from  15  de­ though  the  defense  workers  are  getting  these  wages  grees  East  Longitude  to  25  degrees  East  Longitude,  for  the  reason  of  the  dangers  that  the  attached  to  the  work  the  men  are  doing  there.  or  vice  versa,  to  be  considered  as  one  area.  AN  EDITORIAL  11  ­kisJi  m , 'r* Where  is  all  that  extra  purchasing  power  which  has  to  be  cut,  we  are  told,  to  prevent  inflation?  To  listen  to  the  propaganda  of  the  publishers  and  po­ liticians  who  are  more  intent  on  fighting  labor  than  on  fighting Hitler,  you'd  think  it  was  all  in  the  hands, of  the  working  people,  and  that  wage­cutting,  sales  taxes,  etc.,  were  the  only  solution.  But  what  are  the  facts?  d.  All  ports,  bases,  or  anchorages,  from  25  de­ We  consider  it  unfair  that  the  seamen's^ bonuses  grees  East  Longitude  to  3 5  degrees  East  Longitude  stop  while  in  these  ports  and  they  haven't  got  the  and  all  ports,  bases,  or  anchorages  to  the  east  of  35  protection  that  the  defense  workers  have  there.  degrees  East  Longitude in  the Mediterranean  Sea, and  i  this  to be  considered  as one  area. This  area  to also in­ clude  that  part  of  the  Suez  Canal  north  of  the  30  Although  foreigji  seamen's  bonuses,  are  in  some  Department  of  Labor  figures  just  published  show  that  degrees  North  Latitude.  cases  lower  than  American  Seamen's,  Foreign  sea­ e.  "We  feel  that  these  areas  should  come  under  a  men's  living  conditions  in  their  own  country  are  71%  of  all  American  industrial  workers  earn  less  than  port  bonus  classification  of  $200.00  in  addition  to  lower  than living  conditions in  the  U. S.,  so  in  com­ $40  a  week—which  is  less  than  a  "health  and  decency"  the  monthly  bonus  rate.  Due  to  aerial  activities  in  parison  the  bonus  rates  are  more  or  less  equalized  by  these  different  areas,  and  the  increased  bombings  the  living  conditions  of  their  respective  countries,  standard  for  an  American  family;  and  that  50%  do  not  as  the  bonus  rate  is  based  upon  the  wages  of  their  there.  rn  even  a  "bare  subsistence"  family  wage  of  $30.  respective  countries.  However,  the  American  Sea­ 10.  That  the  Suez  Port  bonus  be  extended  to in­ men  are  the only seamen  who  have  their bonuses  stop  Even  in  the  war  industries  alone—^where  overtime  in­'  clude  the  area  in  the Suez  Canal  South  of  30  degrees  while  in  certain  ports.  No  foreign  seamen's  bonuses  North  Latitude  to  the  area  north  of  25  degrees  stop while  in any  ports,  not  even  United States  ports,  creases  weekly  wages  for  many—68%  of  the  workers  are >  North  Latitude  in  the  Red  Sea,  and  that  this  bonus  or  Candian  ports.  >elow  the  $40  level,  arid  34%  earn  less  than  "bare  sub­ rate  be  also  classified  as  a  $200.00  ai'ea.  Due  to  the  increased  aerial  activity  in  this  area  and  the  added  sistence.  danger  there.  Foreign  Seamen's  Bonuses,  Armed  Forces  of  the  United  States.  11.  That  when  decisions  are  made  for  port,  area,  or  any other  kind  of  bonuses,  that  these  bonuses  be­ come  effective  at  the  time  any  of  these  areas  were  bombed,  if  the  decision  was  rendered  after  certain  ports,  bases,  or  anchorages  were  bombed.  If  ports,  bases,  or  anchorages,  have  not  been  bombed  when de­ cisions  arc  made  to  cover  new  bonuses,  bonuses  are  to  go  in  effect  the  day  that  they  were  rendered  and  not  to apply  to ships that  leave after  that date.  In no  case  shall  the  board  issue  any  decision  whereby  any  bonuses  are  reduced  to  apply  to  ships  that  are  out  at  sea  at  the  time  the  board  issued  the decision.  a.  We  feel  that  aiiy  time  the  board  renders  a  de­ cision  to  grant  any  or  increase  any  port  or  area  bonuses,  after  ports  or  bases  have  been  bombed  these  bonuses  should  be  retroactive  to cover  the  ships  that  were  in  those  ports  or  areas  at  the  time  that  the  bombings  were  going  on.  In  the  case  of  the  decision  of  butch  Harbor,  this  port  was  bombed  by  the Jap­ anese  on  June  3rd,  the  board  issued  a  decision  and  made  this  a  bonus  area  effective  as  of  June  13 th,  ten  days  after  the  bombings.  Thus  the  ships  that  were  there  between  the  3rd  and  12th  of  June  did  not receive  any  bonus  although  they  were  there when  things  were  very  hot.  b.  In  other  cases  the  board  has­  increased  bonus  areas  and  they  went  into  effect  the  day  that  the  board  issued  the order,  but  the  order  only  applied  to  ships  that  left  after  the order  was  issued,  and  not  to  the ships  that  were  in  this  area  at  the  time  when  the  board  issued  the order.  As  in  the case  of  decision  No.  7,  revised,  increases  were  granted  but  this  applied  to  ships  only  that  sailed  after  March  21,  1942,  and  these increases  did  not  apply  to ships that  sailed  prior  to March  21.  As  it  takes  approximately  45  days  for  an  average  ship  to  go  from  New  York  to Colombo,  this increase  did  not  go into effect  until  45  days after  the • ship left  New  York,  and  the  ships  that  were  in  Colombo  when  this  decision  w.is  made  received  no  increases.  Conclusion.  Who  is  really  getting  the  extra  purchasing  power  then?  The  OPA  estimates  that  77% .of  the  $93,2000,000,000  national  income  that  will  be  divided  this  year  between  America's  32,650,000  families,  will  go  to  families  with  incomes  of  more  than  $2,000  a  year—which  excludes  more  than 70%  of  the  workers.  OPA  figures  also ishow  that  only  8 %  of  American  the  board's  attention,  does  so  in  the  belief  that  they  families  will  have  incomes  above  $5,000  this  year,  but  will  be  of  a  constructive  nature,  and  that  the  board  their  incomes  will  total  almost  $3,400,000,000,  or  36%'  \  will  give  favorable  consideration  to  our  recommen­ of  all  income  available.  Our  organization,  in  bringing  these  criticisms  to  dation.  We  believe  that  they  will  help  to  bolster  the  moral  of  the  merchant  seamgn,  who  will  keep  the flow  of  supplies  to  our  much  needed  armed  forces  and  the  United  Nations,  and  will  bring  about  a  speedy  victory  to a  freedom­loving  people.  We sin­ cerely  feel  that  the  recommendations  to  the  board  are  fair  and  reasonable.  When  labor  seeks  to  remedy  wage  inequalities. and  to  raise  standard  wages,  it  is  not  creating  ah  inflationary  surplus of  purchasing power.  It  is simply  trying  to assure  living standards  adequate  for  the  health  and  eflSciency  of  America's war  workers.  NEW  SlU­SUP CONTRACT  Seafarers' Log­ HONOR ROLL  ROBIN  GOODFELLOW  ?12.00  E.  RODRIGUEZ  5.00  J.  WOODS  1.00  W.  C.  TURNER  1.00  c.  We  consider  decisions  of  this  kind  unfair,  and  believe  that  any  time  increases  are  granted,  these  increases  should  be  granted  to  all  from  that  day  on  to all  ships  that  are  in  that  area,  or  port.  J.  WULZER  1.00  A.  THOMPSON  1.00  V.  JOHNSON  1.00  Defense Workers. CREW  OF  S.S. ROBIN  LOCKSLEY  24.00  CREW  OF  S.S.  FLOMAR  63.50  The  companies  who  have  defense  contracts,  have  their  employes  insured  from  $10,000  to  $25,000  and  the  policies  are  paid  for  by  the  companies.  rA'rl"  The  men  in  the  armed  forces  of  the  United  States  receive,  in  addition  to  their  regular  scale  of  pay,  a  20%  increase for  foreign  service, and  the  men  in  the  Submarine  and  Aviation,  in  addition  to  this  20%  increase  for  foreign  service,  also  receive  a  monthly  bonus for  the dangers  encountered,  and  none of  these  bonuses  are  stopped  while  they  are  in  certain  ports  of  the  western  hemisphere.  The lowest  wages  paid  are  to the  waiters, and  they  receive  $50.00  per  week  in  the  West  Indies,  in  the  other  projects  their  lowest  wages  are  $75.00  per  week,  mechanics,  riggers,  etc.,  lowest  wage  in  West  Indies  are  $85.00  per  week,  other  projects  $100.00  per  week  and ,up, this  includes  board  and  room, first  class  transportation  to and  from  the  job,  medical  and  hospital  attention,  etc.  All  these  expenses  are  paid  by  the  companies.  The  companies  also  pay  the  U. S.  :  income  tax  and  the  foreign  income  taxes imposed  by  the  diffcfent  nations where  the  jobs  are,  for  all  their  ,  jcmployes  that  are  shipped  from  the states.  J.  WICKMAN  (3rd  Assistant)  *  The  SUP­SIU  has  successfully  negotiated  an  agreemei* with  the Associated  Oil  Company cov­ ering  all  of  the  ships  of  their  fleet,  both  off­shore  and  for  the San  Francisco Bay  area.  The  new  agreement  embodies  wage  increases  for  all  departments  on  the  off­shore  vessels  and  many  improvements  in  the  working  conditions.  The  wage  increases  are  retroactive  to  May  1st.  In  addition  to  wage  increases  won  for  the  Associated  Bay fleet,  which  includes  the oil  barges  and  tow­boats,  the  agreement  provides  for  the  observation  of  an  additional  number  of  holidays  and  for  the  payment  of  overtime  for  all  Sunday  work.  The  company  also  agreed  to  pay  subsist­ ence  for  the  men  on  the  Bay fleet  on  their  week  off.  Their  working  schedule  calls  for  three  weeks  on  and  one  week  off.  SABOTAGES  CONFERENCE  LOS ANGELES,  July  18  —  Interference  from  D.  RON AN  1.00  an  official  of  the  OPA,  who  took  a  strong  stand'  2.00  against  wage  increases,  this  week  was  a  major  PHILIP  INSOFT  5J)0  CREW OF S.S, TOPA TOPA CREW OF S.S. 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Title A name given to the resource July 24, 1942 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: THERMITE GAS TORPEDO SINKS SIU VESSEL IN GULF OF MEXICO A.F.L. BUILDING WORKERS FIGHT SCAB LABOR BEING HIRED ON NAVY PROJECTS YOU SPARE 4 BITS PAL? SHIPYARD WORKERS CONTINUE UNION RECOGNITION STRIKE CANADIAN BOSSES PREPARE SLAVE LABOR LAW W.L.B. STRIKES AT LABOR IN WAGE DOUBLE-CROSS "BANANA" ROBSON WELL TAKEN CARE OF U-BOAT TOLL SAILING SHIPS TO SERVE ALL AMERICAS MARGIN OF ERROR PERMITS BEATING OF UNION MEN SIU WASHINGTON REP REVIEWS BONUS HISTORY; DEMANDS WAR BOARD BOOST PAYMENT AT ONCE SUB CARGO CARRIERS ARE SEEN AS AIDING NAZI SUBMARINES BRASS HATS ARE OPTOMISTIC ON SUBS GREEKS SEEK WAGES AND CONDITIONS THRU I.T.F UNION Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IV, No. 25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/24/1942 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1942 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2c18a99ce92e854a7610eb368d4cf3c9.PDF 4c264a796860872d23ae288d8dd8e7c9 PDF Text Text -• •" • .'' •' •'•• .' "• • ' '-'•*• s'- "•' -wy^wm SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION - ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • X'. • -v'-^ •'i -Story On Page 3 AMEU Flubs; Gov't Hearings End •Story On Page 2 The Cornhusker Mari­ ner (Robin), above, lies hard aground outside Pusan, Korea, with her bow rammed into Lighthouse Rock. Army and Navy tugs are trying to save the ship and her MSTS cargo before she breaks up on the rocks. At left, Seafarers rescued from the Cornhusker „ Mariner, file off the rescue ship in Pusan. They carry with them whatever gear they were able to save before they were taken off the ship. (Story on Page 3.) '•/• 1-.. .-'ui ; �. ' - ^„: . •-. '. •^<-: h:!^' -V.rfe" ••v-^ . ^• - ' -•••Aii'S '• " ' . ' * i 'l- ' s fe A FUhi;'ks'* Atlantic's Union Mum At NLRB; Hearings Close PHILADELPHIA—National Labor ^lations Board hear­ ings on the SIU's petition for an election for Atlantic twkermeh came to an abrupt end when the company-dominated Atlantic Maritime Employees Union failed to call a single witness. ' Consequently the AMEU lantic's about-face on this question the SIU's belief that the let tlie hearing pass by with­ confirmed company was hoping to have the out any serious challenge to election thrown out after the SIU's position on the compo­ entire the votes were cast. The company sition of the'voting unit and the went so far to try to get the cut-off date for election eligibility. SIU to enter as a consent agreement Only Atlantic company representa­ on this score, thus bypassing any tives testified on the issues at ruling by the NLRB on the ques­ hand. In all matters, the com­ tion. Some of the crewmembers aboard the Seatrain New York issue a friendly invitation to the men In the pany's and AMEU's positions were Atlantic Reflning fleet. The Seafarers have made it clear- that they will be happy to have the Atlantic Effective Testimony identical. tankermen join them in the top Union in all maritime, the SIU A&G District. During the course of the hear­ A transcript and report on the ings, a series of pro-SIU witnesses bearings, plus the recommenda­ tions of the hearing examiner, have from the Atlantic fleet, including been submitted to NLRB head­ William Oppenhorgt, Joe Bussel, quarters in Washington. It is ex­ Frank Bernotas, Max Sarol, Dante pected that the NLRB will, in the Salotti and Tom Peters, all testi­ The Atlantic Maritime Employees Union revealed its one- man dictatorial set-up by the near future, issue an order setting fied as to tHe supervisory powers of the leadermen, bosuns and annoimced purge of AMEU Vice Chairman Frank Fletcher without benefit of trial — a the date for an election and deter­ mining the conditions under which stewards. The most effective testi­ move in complete violation of its constitution. mony, oA course, was offered by the election will be held. pline provides ht"section (a> that Sllptcher, who exposed the"^ Frank Fletcher, AMEU vice-chair­ any member who commits any of­ pended or punished in any way company AMEU. tie up in Supervisors' Votes man, whose dramatic entrance into fense that brings ^scredit to the without a trial. dramatic testimony before The chief bone of contention at the hearings as an SIU witness AMEU or who "works against the "But of course Friedman never the hearings was the question of stunned the company and the com­ the NLRB recently, angrily de­ interest of the union" shall be worries about constitutions, when it nounced the move as "Moscow eligibility of supervisory personnel pany union. comes to running the AMEU to suit tried. If convicted, then the of­ purge tactics." like leadermen, bosuns and stew­ The only witnesses for the com­ fender can be punished either by ards to vote. Acting on precedent pany point of view were all com­ The vice chairman was suspended his own purposes." , fine, suspension, or expulsion. Milked AMEU Treasury established in the Cities Service pany officials. Captain Ritchie, as­ July 15 by AMEU chairman Stan­ There is no provision for suspen* case, the SIU moved for the ex­ sistant marine superintendent, and ley Alcott, apparently acting under If anyone has worked to hurt the sion of members before a trial. clusion of these categories on the Captain Frank Turner, boss of the orders from the- AMEU's lawyer- AMEU, Fletchei: said, it was Fried­ No Council Meeting grounds that the Taft-Hartley law Anchorage. Beth, in the opinion business manager, Emanuel Fried­ man "who has used the power the The trial is supposed to be con­ forbids their participation. of SIU observers present, failed to man. The suspension order was company has cloaked him in to ducted by a committee of three issued even though the AMEU's milk the AMEU treasury dry, and , SIU organizers emphasized that make any dent in the SIU's con­ the Union would like to include tentions about leadermen and constitution contains no provision" used both the AMEU and the Fleet AMEU members appointed by tho for suspension without a prior trial Council only to line his own Fleet Council. The Fleet Council these categories under the election other supervisory workers. and conviction. pockets and serve his own inter-r has not met since last August and and the subsequent contract. But It is hoped that the NLRB in apparently no meeting is planned ests." Supposedly A Lawyer judging from the Cities Service Washington will set an early elec­ for fear that a majority of the coun­ "As far as I'm concerned," case, to do so might leave an open­ tion date, thus bringing the inevi­ "Friedman is supposed to be a ing for throwing out the whole table SIU victory that much closer, lawyer," Fletcher said, "and he is Fletcher concluded, "I'm still vice- cil might uphold the SIU. Consequently, Friedman and Al­ election as an illegal one. and enabling the men in the fleet supposed to luow. what's in that chairman of the AMEU." cott took the illegal way out of to enjoy the benefits of SIU repre­ constitution. He knows very well Under the AMEU constitution. Company Asks Big Unit sentation as soon as possible. Article XIII, dealing with disci­ that nobody is supposed to be sus­ (Continued from page 17) The SIU's suspicions on this score were strengthened by the attitude of both the company and the company union, who wanted these categories of workers to be included in the voting. Since it is normally in the com­ pany's interest to limit the voting "I didn't think I had a chance of winning one of the scholarships," was the first reaction that Charlane Holderi of Lineto as small a unit as possible. At- boro, Maryland, had to the news^that she was one of the four lucky winners of the SIU college scholarships. "I couldn't think of any better news to ge^," she said, "because I know that I'wouldn't have been able to go to college •-.without the scholarship. In fact, my mother and I were July 24, 19S3 Vol. XV. No. 15 talking the whole thing over just before the telegram came. We As 1 See It .Bgge 4 were both so happy, we could Committees At Work.... .Page 6 hardly say ansdhing." Crossword Puzzle .Page 12 Actually, this lucky scholarship Editorial Page 13 winner is Mrs. Charlane Holdea Foc'sle Fotographer Page 19 .Galley Gleanings Page 20 Inquiring Seafarer Page 12 This is the second in a series In The Wake Page 12 of features concerning the four Labor Round-Up Page 13 winners of the 1953 SIU Letters Pages 21, 22 schoIarsUps. Each of these Maritime Page 16 stories will introduce one of Meet The Seafarer Page 12 the winners, so that the mem­ On The Job Page 16 bers. may Iciam a little about Personals Page 25 the persons that their Union Quiz Page 19 Welfare Plan wUl be sending Seafarers In Action..... .Page 16 to college for the next four Ship's Minutes....Pages 24, 25 years, -yhis issue introduces SIU History Cartoon..... .Page 9 scholarship winner Charlane • Sports Line ; Page 20 Holden. Ten Years Ago. Page 12 ' Top Of The News. .Page- 7 Meyer. The 17-year-old winner Union Talk .'.... .'.Page 9 was married this past Easter Sun­ Wash. News Letter........Page 6 day to Eugeno^Meyer. Her hus­ •Welfare- Benefits-... .Pages 26, 27 band. is in the Navy right now, • welfare Report ........ . Page 8 4iboard a small patrol vessel, and ' your Constitution'..; .'.1..; Page 9 she is living at home with her •Your Dollar's Worth. .. .Page; 7 mother. * 'published biwcefci^' at fha 'headquarters Charlane's! - father, Stanley A. ' of the Seafareiv'llitwnatienal' ttnioh/ At. . tantie « Cuir District, AFL, «75 Fourth Faul Hall, SIU secretary'treasurer, dtscusses futiimvleBe ^tbS^VwhelanAlR-wiimefbClliiriane Hold- Holden, is chief sti^ward aboard the 'Avenue, Brobltlyn >£ 4IY. Tel. BTeiling .. Entered a», etciMid .class .matter eo-icenter) and her mother during their tol»<of SIU-liead«iiartef«.; He' eoii|9«ititfMed €MkatiaBb '4W bier: ^ Seavictpry (qoufnemduth)' ott 'the 1101^.014110,'Union'and gavo her the.SIU'o.^beirt'^lvMhiW'fiNr swocesi^ aiooSlegflii<---''w AMEU Illegally Ousts Fletcher Scholarship 'Solves My Problems SEAFARERS LOG 0 •, „ 'ix . ;.v< .t- �jQlr U. 195S SEAFARERS LOG Pace Thnes UnionToPut 51U Library On All Ships Crewmembers of SIU ships will have plenty of fresh up-to-date reading: matter beginning: next month when the SIU inaugurates a new service, SlU-suppIied librar­ ies aboard all ships under contract to the Union. Some­ time after August 1, and every three months thereafter, Crew members of the Cornhusker Mariner relax at SIU headquarters after their return to the States and read the account of their ship's groundine in the last issue of the LOG. Left to right are: Juan Davila, carp.; John Quigiey, MM; Joe Obreza, AB; Harry Benner, OS; Luigi lovino, stew, util.: Aiphonso Lopez, AB; Jose Reyes, AB, and Julio Diaz, AB. Reyes had his arm injured during the wreck. Cornhusker Crew In US; Vessel Still On Rocks the Union will place 50-book assortments on board all the ships, free of charge to the membership. The new library pro­ gram was developed by the SEAFARERS LOG office, and the cost of the program is being' met from the LOG fund. ometry textbooks in these assort­ Distribution of the books ments. SIU ships will not he the only will be handled through the SIU Sea Chest which already ones to get the library service. All has facilities in all major ports of the USPHS hospitals will be for supplying slopchests to the similarly supplied as well as all ships. On coastwise vessels where SIU branch halls and ships of the no slopchests are supplied, the Atlantic Refining fleet. books will be placed aboard by the The 50 books placed aboard will port agents or patrolmen in the consist of a wide variety of popu­ vessel's home port. Ships that are lar reading. As presently planned scheduled to be out for more than the titles are broken down into 18 three months will get two libraries westerns, 16 mystery stories, ten placed aboard. novels, four non-fiction, four hu­ morous books and two on sports. Long-Felt Need All books will be supplied in Placing of libraries aboard ship paperback editions through an ar­ by the Union answers a long-felt rangement with Pocketbooks, one demand by Seafarers for suitable of the country's largest distribu­ reading matter to pass idle hours tors of small paper-bound volumes. at sea. Seamen are known to be The company has a voluminous avid readers and up to now there file of several thousand titles to hasn't been a satisfactory system choose from, and with new ones of distribution of ship's libraries. constantly being printed, Seafarers What libraries there are aboard are assured there will be no re­ ships have been supplied through peats. The latest best-sellers are the efforts of crewmembers them­ included on the lists. selves, who chipped in to pay the Each of the books put aboard cost, or through voluntary groups will be identified with the imprint, that collected old books for sea­ men's use. In these cases the "Your SEAFARERS LOG ship­ crew had to provide for picking up board library," and the cases be similarly and^returning the books—a diffi­ themselves will marked for identification purposes. cult job to most crews. Books will be delivered care of the Many of these books so collected ship's delegate. are either unreadable because they Crewmembers who have any are torn or mutilated, or else were suggestions as to the titles or types on highly-specialized subjects that of books they would like to see are of no interest at all to the carried in these libraries should average reader. It's not uncom­ write in to the Union. If there is mon to find items like old ge- enough of a demand for books not included in the present assort­ ments, the Union can make ar­ rangements to obtain the wanted reprints. While some of the crewmembers of the Cornhusker Mariner (Robin) were paid off in New York this week, Army and Navy tugs were still fighting to save the vessel from the rocks outside Pusan, Korea. Twelve of the Cornhusker's to fly the rest of the crew back holes ripped in the bottom by the rocks, and it was reported that the crew arrived back in the from Korea. Meanwhile, the 14,000-ton bow of the $9 million ship was States by plane early this freighter was stili piied up on the settling. week, while the company prepared rocks olitside the breakwater, This was the third trip that the where it had run aground after vessel, one of the 35 new. Mariner heavy seas and winds of gale force type vessels constructed, or under drove the ship into Lighthouse construction, for the Government, Rock as it was anchored outside had made since her allocation to the harbor. the company after her completion. According to the company. Navy The crewmembers were taken and Army tugs and salvage vessels off the ship as soon as possible by are still trying to get the ship off Army harbor craft after she Went the rocks, and keep her afloat, as on the rocks, with the skipper and well as save her MSTS cargo. It seven crewmen left aboard to try was reported that the salvage to save the ship. According to re­ forces had elected to try refloating cent reports, only a few officers Another of a series of meetings the vessel with pontoon barges and have been left, aboard the ship. It is expected that all of the between the SIU's standing con­ cables before another storm breaks crewmembers removed from the tract committee and the operators her up on the rocks. At last reports, water, was pour­ Cornhusker will be back in the US is set for August 4, when the ques­ tion of American money for for­ ing into the hull through gaping in the very near future. eign draws will be taken up once more. The committee has been meeting with the operators on this and other questions, working out clari­ fications and more definite inter­ pretations of the standard SIU con­ tracts. In addition to thb meetings with the operators, the committee has A drastic crackdown on merchant seamen by a Navy port commander in Inchon, Korea, 'also done a great deal of research is being protested to the Government by the SIU.- According to word received from the on the question of US currency in SlU-manned SS Compass, orders were issued in Inchon to court martial seamen who over­ foreign ports, since many factors stayed shore leave with up to • complicate the question. 150 days hard labor in a mili­ the brig enroute) to the nearest merchant seamen in combat zones tary stockade, at 14 hours Japanese island where a Naval bas6 come under the jurisdiction of Ail Seafarers can help their per day for every extra hour is located and then turned over to courts martial, it has never been the US Coast Guard for additional decided that the penalties in the Union's standing contract com­ ashore. disciplinary action..." military code should carry over to mittee settle the question of The order, as posted by the cap­ A spokesman for the office of civilians. That was the practice in US dollars for foreign draws. tain of the Compass, Frank R. Seafarers who locate banks in Johnson, reads in part as follows: the Assistant Secretary of Defense World War II, but since then no any foreign port that have "The Navy Port Commander has told the SIU they had not heard of policy has been established one American currency available advised that shore leave will be the order and admitted that the way or the other. Seamen Hit Harder are requested to write to the granted... This shore leave is for penalties were unusually severe. He declared, that it was within the When it was pointed out that the contract committee at head­ ten percent of the ship's crew at a province of the Navy port com­ penalties in this instance were far quarters, giving the name of time, and they leave the vessel the hank and the port. shortly after 0600 hours and must mander involved to issue such an more severe than the Navy or Army be back in the liberty boat by 1700 order, but promised to take the applies to their own personnel who matter up with the Adjutant Gen­ overstay leave briefly, the spokes­ hours. The committee explained that eral. man for the Defense Department Officers* Penalty Less there are many different regula­ Leave Ban Lifted said that severer penalties were tions and laws in each country reg"The penalty for overstaying lib­ The Inchon order apparently fol­ justified, generally speaking. In an ulating the possession and the ex­ erty is a court martial and fine of lowed by just a few weeks a gen­ overseas theater of operations. change of US currency. Another approximately $150.00 for each eral lifting of the ban on shore It's common knowledge though, problem is that US currency is not hour late. This fine to be worked leave in Korean ports. Seamen are that GIs or Navy men who are available in some of the smaller put in a military stockade at the now permitted to go ashore in arty AWOL for a few hours or even a ports. The committee stated, how­ rate of $1.00 per day. Licensed port in Korea except at one point few days, seldom get more than a ever, that it has been working out officers are required to work eight above the 38th parallel where shore fihe or perhaps a few days impris­ a proposition that would insure hours per day and Unlicensed men facilities are extremely limited. onment and denial of privileges. that all foreign draws on SIU ships fourteen hour« per day. Previous to this, seamen were de­ The Inchon order would actually would be made in American dol­ "After the sentence has been nied all shore leave in Korean have the effect of penalizing mer­ lars, and'will present this, to the completed pris<Hiers are then trans^ ports for several months. chant seamen more severely than operatprj|i^j|t, (his.tj^e;:^ ^peting. ierred via Navy ships (confined to While the wrvices claim that meinbers-oC th« armed forces. Union, Go's To Meet On US $ Draws SIU Fights Navy's 'iron Fisf Treatment Of Seamen in Korea Dleath Takes Former Secy Labor Tobin • .hi..;.- • Seafarers joined with all organ­ ized labor in mourning the death of Maurice J. Tobin who passed away early this week at the age of 52. As Secretary of Labor from 1948 until the Republicans took office early this year, he earned for him­ self the reputation as a staunch friend of organized labor. Both the CIO and the AFL, as well as prom­ inent persons and other organiza­ tions throughout the nation joined in paying tribute to him and his career. One of three sons of a carpenter who had immigrated from Ireland, Tobin started his career by selling newspapers while in school, worked his way through college at various odd jobs, was later a member of the Massachusetts House of Repre­ sentatives, went on to become Mayor of Boston, was later elected Governor Qj(:.|4qsfia<;iMi?ptte4. �Par<^«1i>oitr Ask US To Scrap Most Of Libertys The scrapping of all but the 500 best Liberty ships in the reserve fleet, and the beginning of a build­ ing program of at least 50 ships per year has been urged by the Ship­ builders Council of America. The president of the council gave his views in testimony before the Special Subcommittee on Mari­ time Subsidies, of the Senate Com­ mittee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. "If we do not have an efficient and adequate merchant marine in .normal times, how can we expect to have one when the national se­ curity is threatened," he asked the Senators. "A program," said he, "of 50 ships per year when spread over all available shipyards, would provide a reasonable level of activity and should allow for replacement of tonnage at an appropriate rate to offset obsolescence." The president of the council also said that the present reserve fleet of 1,500 Lib­ ertys has no possible future use which justifies the maintenance costs involved. "All (the reserve fleet) Libertys should be thoroughly surveyed and 500 of those in best condition re­ tained. The rest should be scrapped for whatever they will bring. Under no circumstances should they be sold in the world market." The shipbuilders' representative also defended the maritime sub­ sidy. Maritime subsidies, he main­ tained, are merely the equivalent of a tariff to offset low-cost foreign competition, and not "gifts" to operators. He pointed out that there is no practical way at present to set up a tariff against foreign shippers, as we have protective tariffs against low-cost foreign products. The answer, he said, was to have maritime subsidies, which allow US shippers to compete with foreign-flag vessels. i.' The Seattle hall is always well represented by men who are on that steady Far East run, and Brother W. J. Smith who was re­ cording secretary at a recent Se­ attle membership meeting, is no exception. Smith had returned re­ cently from - a Far East run on the Strathport and was looking for another of the same. While he sails as AB and bosun, he says it doesn't make any differ­ ence what job he Smith gets on deck just to long as it's an SIU ship going tc Oriental climes. Smith has been an SIU member since 1947. As far as the Far East is con­ cerned, the chairman, E. H. Fields, agrees with the recording secre­ tary on that score. He made a solid month trip on the Liberty Flag out of New Orleans. When he paid off in Seattle, he took a little tr^ back borne to Tampa, but those Ear East runs are so tempting that he's back in Seattle again looking for .another .one. One of the numerous attractions of .the run, he .said .were the 64^ days he had at 100 percent bonuS; and the months at hentu)* Eields too^.has -beepan,SIU,n)etn-i SEMFAEERS A Copy Of Her New Book As 1See It. • • Bill Frederick, SlU New Orleans welfare representative, gets a copy of Rosalie Rodrigue's new book, "Oh For The Life Of A Stewardess," from the authoress, a former SIU stewardess. Safe, Simple System Speeds Vacation $ $ By now all Seafarers are familiar with the smooth-working and speedy SIU Vacation Plan through which they collect their vacation pay for every 90 days of seatime. But few know of the efficient, behind the"^ scenes system of the Plan accurate check on each of thou­ which insures speedy service sands of applications that have to and at the same time safeguards be handled, the Union maintains a double system of controls on pay­ against error and fraud. Under the SIU Vacation Plan, ments. One part of the system con­ all SlU-contracted operators con­ sists of file cards on each Seafarer tribute into a central kitty from who collects. Every time a check which Seafarers draw their vaca­ is made out for him, the amount tion benefits, with the contribu­ of the check and the period cov­ tions now at 65 cents per day for ered are entered on the file card. each day worked. In turn the Sea­ The other part consists of the farer colleets vacation pay accord­ Plan's IBM machines which, ing to the number of days worked through the punched card method, can quickly run through payroll as shown on his discharges. In order to assure a speedy and information supplied by the com­ pany and double-check on the vaca­ tion claim. - Complete Record When a Seafarer applies for va­ cation pay, he fills out .qn applicar tion on which he lists the dates on his discharges and the serial num­ ber of his discharge. A Vacation ber since 1947, joining up in Tam­ Plan clerk then checks the dates pa where so many SIU men start­ listed against the discharges and figures out how much money is due ed going to sea. him. His personal file card is 4 i 4" pulled out of the file to see what San Francisco's last port meet­ time he has collected for previous­ ing was chaired by a veteran SIU ly in order to make sure there is steward who really knows what no over-lap. If all is in order, the he's talking about when he says new payment is entered on the that the SIU is the best run union. Seafarer Henry (Tex) Krohn tried card. Checks are '.hen made out for the them all, including NUMC&S for amount of vacation pay due on the 13 years before checkwriting machines. Discharges finally settling in are punched with a speciallythe SIU. A vet­ shaped punch which makes a dis­ eran of the 1934 tinctive mark of its own. The Sea­ anl 1936 strikes, farer, if he is in headquarters, can and the Isthmian then cash his check on the spot at strike, Krohn the cashier's counter. If in -the broke in with the outports or elsewhere, the check SIU on the cruise , and discharges are mailed back to ship Del Sud out ' ^ him. The whole process takes only of New Orleans Krohn a few minutes. and became an After this is all over, the appli­ SIU member in February, 1949. Krohn is married and lives on cation forms go down to the IBM the West Coast .as does his daugh­ machines where the man's payroll record is sorted out of the file and ter and two grandsons. checked against the number of days Another Smith who held the on the application. If for any rea­ chair at .an SIU port meeting re­ son there is any discrepancy, as cently was Aubrey H. Smith of has happened in one or two in­ Savannah. Bmith's a native of the stances, it is entered on the Sea­ Peach State, just recently cele- farer's file card. Corrections can bratiqg his 25th birthday. He's be made the next time the Sea­ been with the SIU since March, farer applies for his vacation pay. 1946, and makes his home in the' In that way, the Vacation Plan GeoiSia port city with his wife, handles millions -of dollars of paymenis Annual^ with no fuss. . . LAST WEEK YOUR UNION PUBLISHED IN THE LOG TOT report on membership trials and appeals. Complete figures were issued, figures on the number and types of trials that were held as well as the penalties decided on by the membership trial committees. It was also explained how your Union's trials and appeals procedure works. Con­ sequently, both the public and the membership have received a full report on the workings of this particular section of the constitution. As the report shows, we had 33 trials since the new Union constitu­ tion went into effect, and six appeals. In 17 of the 33 cases the trial committee limited the punishment to a fine, and in only three cases were the guilty members expelled from the Union. On appeals, as was reported, the appeals committees reversed the trial committees in one instance, reduced sentence in three cases and upheld the sentences in two others. . First Report of Its Kind As far as your Union can ^determine, this is the first time a report of this kind has been published in a union newspaper. Our Object in going through • this procedure was simple enough, to keep all in­ terested parties fully informed on how our trials procedure was work­ ing. The membership of the SIU by now is familiar with their rights and privileges under the Union constitution. With this report they now kno^ how an important section of the constitution works out in practice. One thing that is very interesting to us all was the small number of charges that had been filed. In a Union the size of ours,' 33 charges in a period of approximately nine months is certainly a very small number. It speaks well of the responsibility of the membership and the-sensible and restrained manner in which the trial machinery has been used. 4 4 4 RECENTLY SOME OF THE BROTHERS HAVE WRITTEN US from the Ear East that their ships have come under the attack of Communist planes and guns while unloading at Korean ports. Several vessels have been involved in such attacks, although fortunately no great damage was done and none of the brothers suffered injury. These incidents are a good reminder to people back home that seamen and other civilians out in Korea are sticking their necks out, to do the important and necessary job of supplying the armed forces in that country. As everybody who has been on the Korean run knows, it's a long tripf from home, and involves many weeks in Korean ports where weather con­ ditions and other surroundings are difficult and unpleasant. Seamen may not be in the front lines in Korea but few back home realize the job they have done. It's a long 5,000 mile haul from the West Coast on a slow Liberty, while the Commies can haul their stuff right across the border from Manchuria, a couple of hundred miles from the front line. That's where US ships, and the men that man them, have helped to make the big difference in this fight. 4 4 4 OUR UNION HAS DONE VERY WELL IN WINNING THE PORKchops in our contracts. Seafarers of today find that their take-home pay month after month adds up to a solid figure. It appears then, judging from correspondence received at headquarters, that the mem­ berships' interest is shifting to other matters, especially since your Union started to explore welfare issues and make provisions for wel­ fare benefits. Suggests Shipboard Improvements One of the brothers that wrote in on this subject recently. Brother Stanley Solski, emphasized the fact that our porkchops are first-rate, and that now is the time to turn our attention to other matters like the fringe benefits and greater living comforts on shipboard. He suggests such items as bigger and more comfortable beds, more fans and better cooling systems, cleaner ships inside and "a variety of ship­ board improvements. Brother Skolski feels that our shipboard conditions as far as living ' and working comforts go, 'should be brought up some to match the fine wage scales that Seafarers are receiving. Due to the substantial gains registered in wages in our recent contract negotiations the brother believes they have gotten ahead of living conditions. Other brothers have written in pointing out that the Seafarer of today doesn't travel schooner-rigged anymore and needs more space in his foc'sle. In years back, a man would ship aboard with nothing but the clothes on his back. He might pick up a change of dungarees -and a razor out of the slopchest, but that's about all. He didn't need chests of draws, closets ,and roomy lockers because be didn't have any personal ..g^r to speak of. The Seafarer of today is likely to come aboard with a variety of possessions. He'll have a couple of suits of clothes and other dress wear for shore leave. He'll have a radio, a camera, some books and magazines. It's not unusual to see a'man go aboard these days with a sea bag and a eouple of suitcases. In other words. Seafarers of today are living better ashore and are concerned about their living conditions and comforts aboard the .ship. They have developed interests that they never could have before be­ cause they didn't have the dough or the time, and they want to live aboard ship like the solid citizens that they are. The old idea that a seaman would be satisfied with any kind of quarters and discomforts is dying very rapidly. Your Unioh is fully aware of this trend and has made provisions lor it in our past agreements with the shipowners. We intend to push ahead along these lines so that Seafarers can live and work in suitable comfort and style aboard ship, in .the /fame manner as their payoffs permit them to Jdvp Ashoro*. A--' yiiiiiiiilii �lidi; 24; 195t S6AFAk1Ek9 toe Senate Bill Would Ease Curbs On Alien Seamen -| 1 A series of amendments to the McCarran Immigration Act that would somewhat liber­ alize restrictions on alien seamen have been offered by Senator Butler of Maryland. The principal changes proposed by the amendments are that alien seamen would be permitted ~~ ^ '•'extensions on shore leave and could pay off and get dis­ charges from ships without SIU Stymied Communist Sabotage, Says Ex-Red The key role of the SIU in breaking up an international Communist move to sabotage the Marshall Plan and North Atlantic pact was described by a former member of the defunct Canadian Seamen's Union at a House Committee a worldwide shipping strike, al­ hearing. Patrick Walsh, who though here the Communist un­ Alcatraz Prison is framed by the ripped bow of the Matson freighter Hawaiian Fiiot as it iimps into San Francisco after colliding with the Jacob Luckenbach which sank shortiy after. The 49 crewmem­ bers of the Luckenbach were ali saved. SUP Ship Goes Down After Crash In Fog A two-ship disaster was averted by quick thinking recently when two SUP-contracted freighters, the Jacob Luckenbach ani the Hawaiian Pilot, collided in a heavy fog and running ' * =tseas 18 miles off San JFranRepOrt IdOSt clsco, Callf. on July 18. Mortally wounded by the Baggage Chech force of the collision, the Jacob Luckenbach went to the bottom ip 200 feet of water, but her crew 6f 49 was saved. Some of the crewmembers were hurt, but none seriously. The Pilot, inbound from Hawaii and carrying 50 crewmembers and nine passengers, and the Lucken­ bach, headed for Pusan and Yokohama, crashed while plowing through heavy swells which cur­ tailed visibility. Both vessels put out lifeboats, with the Luckenbach crewmen being picked up and transferred to the Pilot. Seafarers who lose baggage checks for gear checked at any SIU baggage room should notify, that particular hall right away so that ho one can improperly claim the baggage with that check. Headquarters officials advise you to do this Immediately to avoid loss of your gear and/or trouble claiming it later on. Make sure you notify the hall where the baggage was checked as soon as you find out you've lost the check YOU md ihe SIU CONSYIYUriON Youit mnm f(svkEdbs.: AI- . SiyMJH iRl W' YotiR THIS lURS : (S : Yd AcoyAk^.r •iyoy WT«:;:tH£SE.,.RJOwf$ :A^(D wi)yitE06$: ". ; ^ w v.:-: From Articlo XIV Soction 6 //A There are no permanent meet­ ing chairmen in the SIU. At every membership meeting a new chair­ man is elected, and under provisions elsewhere in ihe con­ stitution, any member present at the meeting can nominate him­ self, and stand for election as meeting chairman. ftViii;'a.. i»..i described himself as a former Communist Party organizer, told a House Un-American Activities sub-committee in Albany that lead­ ers of Communist maritime unions in Europe and North America, met in Genoa, Italy, and plotted to tieup Marshall Plan shipments by striking the docks and the ships. An important move in the strike, he said, was the action of the Communist-led Canadian Sea­ men's Union in calling its mem­ bership out on strike even though one of its own officials, had taken part in a unanimous arbitration award recommendation for a new contract. This purely political strike, he said, collapsed when the SIU's Canadian District signed the same' contract award and manned the ships with the help of the A&G District and thousands of the CSU's own members. Boycott Shipments According to Walsh, he got a job on the Canadian Pacific's Beaver Brae, with instruction to contact Communist dock workers in London and other European ports to inform them not to un­ load Marshall Plan shipments. An­ other part of the plan called for Illness Hits Capt. Lesh Victory Carriers' New York port captain has been taken ill, and is now in the Bergen Pines Hospital at Paramus, NJ, for observation and diagnosis. The 39-year-old Captain George B; Lesh was taken ill recently, and entered the hospital early in July. At the present time, it is not known how long he will remain in the hospital. The length of time depends upon the results of the observation he is now undergoing for possible respiratory disease. Captain Lesh has been the New York port captain for the company since 1948, when the organization was first formed, and is wellknown to many Seafarers who have sailed for Victory Carriers. He is married and has two children. At present, Captain John D. Minor, the company's other New York pott captain, has taken over Captain Lesh's duties. ions were unable to persuade any American seamen's union to join their plan. The Canadian Seamen's Union was originally a member of the SIU of North America, but had been expelled in 1945 because Communists had taken control of the organization. After the Canadian District took over the ships of Canada's deep Patrick Walsh sea operators, infuriated Commu­ nist leaders attempted to retaliate by tying up Canadian District ships in British ports through dockers strikes there. When the tie-up continued, the SIU A&G District cabled Prime Minister Clement Atlee that every British ship on the A&G coast would be hung up unless action were taken to end the Communist-inspired dock strike in England. The dock tie-up finally ended 11 weeks after the CSU's original strike action and the plot against the Marshall Plan failed. having to get permission from the Attorney General. The amendments do . not alter the present D-1 and D-2 categories with which Immigration classifies non-resident aliens. However, the non-resident alien who has a D-2 classification that permits him to ship out on another vessel within 29 days, would be permitted to ask Immigration for an extension on his shore leave to catch another ship. At present, there are no ex­ tensions on the 29 days, leaving the alien with a voluntary deporta­ tion procedure as the only way of getting out of the country after his time is up. Otherwise a deporta­ tion order is issued and the man cannot come back to the U.S. Could Get Paid Off The alien in the D-1 category, who may get shore leave up to 29 days but has to leave the country on the same ship he came on, would be able to get his payoff and discharge from the vessel at the end of the voyage. At present, no alien in D-1 can get a payoff or discharge without the consent of the Attorney General. In many instances this has compelled alien seamen to ride ships indefinitely without getting paid off, except for a draw while in port. Ease Up On Companies The remainder of the amend­ ments proposed by Senator Butler would ease up on the liability of shipping companies for deportable alien seamen aboard their vessels. It would make it possible for the companies in many cases to deport an alien on a vessel other than the one on which he arrived, and in other instances, to shift the costs of detention and deportation from the shipping companies to the Gov­ ernment. In addition the amendments re­ duce the paper work and reports that companies have to make on alien crewmembers, particularly those on regular liner services. By reducing the costs and difficulties to the companies the amendments, if adopted, would remove much of the reluctance that shipping com­ panies have shown towards the hiring of alien seamen. Soap Box Derby Contender Meeting 'Night Every 2 Weeks Regular membership meet­ ings in SIU headquarters and at all branches are held every second Wednesday night at 7 PM. The schedule for the next few meetings is as follows: July 29, August 12, August 26. AU Seafarers registered on the shipping list are required to attend the meeting^. New Orleans SIU-MA\V official Tommy , Poyle talks with Lloyd Larrieu in his hometnadO "racer. The siu ,1s sjponsoring the 11year-old boy in the annual llew Orleans Soap Box Derby.' E �SEArAUEKS EOC Paffie Sis I&: ^ IMS SItJ NEWSLETTER Texas ShrliU^tos^ Center from WASHINGTON Welcomes SIU Organizers There are about 1,500 Liberty ships in the national defense reserve fleets. The Shipbuilders Council of Aiiierica, representing many of the large shipbuilders, has .recommended that all Libels be thorouglMy surveyed and only 500 of those in the best condition retained. The rest, under their program, would be scrapped, but under no circum­ stances would be sold in the world market. ^ i t, One thing seems fairly certain as a result of current Congressional probes into the State of the American merchant marine. This is—^that Congress will do what it can to encourage a program of orderly replace­ ment of vessels, particularly tankers and cargo-type ships. These new^ ships probably will be designed and built for private ownership and financed, as much as possible, by private enterprise, instead of by the Government. $ m- Some pretiy ga!S on a float with a replica of a shrimp boat were part of the very pleasant parade held In Aransas Pass, Texas, in honor of the town's shrimp fishinsr fleet. An SIU organizing team is now operating in the town as part of the SlU's campaign in the Atlantic fleet. ARANSAS PASS^ TEXAS—This sunny, sport fisherman's paradise, where the big ones always bite, is nOw buzzing with SIU activity following the arrival of an A&G-District organizing team as part of the Atlantic drive. The Seafarers arrived in the^ town to set up operations to men's unions which have been tankers coming in to load crude supply Atlantic tankermen operating in Aransas Pass for oil, and leaving with their cargoes for the refineries. with even more personal contact many years. However, the recent arrival of and information on the southern Nestled down on the Southeast end of Atlantic's usual runs. While the Atlantic and Gulf District or­ coast of the Lone Star State, Aran­ there, they will supply the Atlantic ganizers marked the first time that sas Pass looks just as a Texas tankei-men in that area with true an SIU d^ep-sea Union has set up town should. It's clean and sunny, up-to-date information on the operations in the town, and the warm and friendly.- There are progress of the SIU's campaign Seafarers there report -that they wide, sun-baked streets running have found the town pleasant and through the town, and a line of and the coming NLRB election. The SIU is not a stranger in friendly. low stores and buildings along Modem Town Aransas Pass. This pleasant town either side of the main street. Although Aransas Pass looks Is the center of a lively commer­ The town is also a center for cial shrimp fishing industry. A somewhat like a Hollywood version sport fishermen. The warm waters fleet of modem shrimp boats oper­ of a modern cattle town, it derives near the port contain almost all ates out of the port, and many of its living mainly from the shrimp species of the large game fish, and the residents man these vessels. fishing and the shipping industries. it's the proud boast of Aransas Many of the men manning this At nearby Harbor Island, there is Pass that "the big ones always bite fleet are members of SIU fisher­ almost a constant flow of Atlantic here." Sport fishermen from all over the country can be found in the town at various times of the year, tryin^g their luck with the •n I big ones in the nearby waters. I I Celebration I And, of course, the shrimp fish­ ing industry is also an important part of the town. In fact, when the SIU otganizen arrived at Aransas Pass recently, they found a full-scale celebration being held One of the most important for changes in Union operations if jn honor of the shrimp fishing any. It also takes a count of membership committees in the fleet. SIU is the quarterly financial com­ all the Union's bond holdings and The "Shrimporee" held by the mittee that is chosen once every examines all receipt books. Another Seafarer who had been town was a two-day wing-ding three months by foimd guilty by a trial committee that was held on a come-one, the headquar­ has had his sentence reduced on come-all basis with- everybody ters membership appeal. In this instance, the Sea­ joining in the fun. A holiday spirit meeting to go spread throughout the entire town, farer had been over all the and the celebration was one to be tried in Philafinancial trans­ remembered. delphla on actions of the Starting, off the Shrimporee wascharges of fail­ Union with a a colorful parade through the ing to turn to be­ fine tooth comb. town's main street. Cowboys and cause he was This commitp cowgals on horseback, local bands, gassed up and tee* working in Schwartz pretty girls on floats, strutting failure to sur­ conjunction with drum majorettes, and prominent a certified public accountant in render his book display of the American flag, the checking the records. It examines to Union officials. Lone Star Texas Flag, and the the weekly reports filed by the The trial com­ Wiiiiams Stars and Bars of the Confederate weekly financial committees elect­ mittee had fined ed in all ports and checks them him $50 on each count and sus­ Flag were all part of the parade. Then the town continued cele­ against the bank, statements. Then pended him for two years because it chedcs and reports on the fuhds of his past record of performing. brating with a big fish fry, a on hand. Further, it tallies the but- The Seafarer appealed to the beauty contest tliat gave some port financial reports with weekly headquarters appeal committee good reasons for Horace Greeley's headquarters reports to see that consisting of A. R. Larsen, K. P. famous advice about, "Go West, Gkildman, S. Sariano, D. S. Gard­ young man, go West," a dance, it all corresponds. ner, I.. A. Williams, B. Zielinski boat racing, a colorful shrimp boat Makes Recommendations and F. X. McGlove. The commit­ parade which saw i^l the shrimp Next the committee turns it&at- tee recommended that the suspen­ boats of the port dressed out in tmtion to the actual conduct of sion be revoked and that the man flags and pennants proudly sailing Jieadquarters finances. It examine be permitted to ship through the through the harbor, and a shrimp tbefn and makes recoi9me0ds#(ms. Jljty; hiirjng halt -; AT WORK |i-; 'S i. Recently, the President's National Security Council met on top secret defense matters. One of the things considered by the council was the condition of the US merchant defense reserve fleet. A disturbing fact that was viewed was that the US has no reserve of tankers for use in an emergency, and that, actually, there is an actual shortage of tankers to supply our petroleum requirements. With this in mind, and backed by the Department of Defense, the Department of Commerce has recommended immediate action on a plan to allow the Secretary of Commerce to accept privately-owned tankers over -10 years old in exchange for. an allowance of credit in the construction of new tankers by private industry. A Congressional subcommittee immediately scheduled public hearings on this plan and as of this writing was doing everything it could to push the legislation through Congress before the adjournment of tlie First Session of the 83rd Congress. The resulting tanker program, under the above plan, would mean that the US tanker fleet would be faster, safer and more efficient, and the older tankers accepted as trade-ins would be put in the reseive fleets for defense purposes. 4" i 3^ 4" l" $ t a> 4 - 4# There continues to be a rising tide of nationalism on the part of other maritime nations who believe it to be to their own interest to create and help their own flag merchant-marines. Many of these nations actually compel their nationals to ship via ships of. their own flag, plus other restrictio'ns detrimental to American flag vessels. Congress .should keep in mind the necessity of seriously considering the means , by which the American fleet, an indispensable national facility, is to be maintained. ». During World War II the Liberty type ships carried most of all move­ ments required to supply our Army's and our allies' needs overseas. In the event of another war, the US will have to import huge quantities of ores and other mineral products and transpori; vast quantities of foodstuffs, armaments and fuels to our own forces and our allies abroad. In short, the US will require a large fleet of bulk-type vessels— the so-called American tramp ship. Not only is it of great value in the regular bulk commodity movement, but the American tramp fleet has been the great reservoir to which the Military Sea Transportation Service has been able to turn for its needs. However, as of_ today, the American tramp owners are gradually going downhill—business is declining all around. The tramps have applied to Congress" for help—^for operating siib-sidies. This will prove to be one of the bitterest maritime legislative fights in years. For years Congress has passed legislation, on an annual basis, allow­ ing Canadian flag ships to engage in-the Alaskan transportation. How­ ever, a hedge is showing up, involving Canadian discrimination against American shipping which may result, in Congress refusing to enact such legislation in the future. Canadian ships are not required, under their own law, to pay pilotage dues unless pilots are actually employed. However, ships of other than British Dominion registry, including American ships, are required to pay these charges even though they do not employ pilots. A US Con­ gressional Committee, in a recent report, commented that masters of American-flag ships operating between US West Coast ports and ports of Canada are men with years of experience and are as familiar with Canadian waters as masters of Canadian vessels. If a satisfactory solu­ tion to American operators is not developed. Congress may question the wisdom of granting future privileges to Canadian ships in connec­ tion with Alaskan operations. Although foreign maritime nations have doxfe considerable research on the subject of gas turbines, the US is woefully lacking in its own research. However this Government is reviewing the possibility of atomic propulsion for merchant ships. Back in 1946 the Maritime Commission actually entered into a contract with a private firm for the building of a gas turbine propulsion system for a Government-owned collier. However, when the private firm experienced difficulty in fulfilling its bargain, the.MC finally sold the collier which proved to be the last one of its kind in the possession of the Government, so that the contract with the private firm was cancelled. At about the same time, the same private firm had a similar contract with the US Navy to build an identical turbine. The Navy contract was completed, the turbine tested, but still remains in storage. 4> 4- ^4 ; • One quick'look at the- rize of the American, merchant marine would indicate that progress has been made. However, despite the size of the U3 fleet, more than one-half of the ships in the fleet today are officially classified as "poor", in quality. Here is the run down, made by the Department of Commerce itself;'only 1% of the US merchant ships are classed as excellent, an additional 28% as good, 15% as fair, 53% as poor, and 3% Us over-age and obsolete. .ju6\ J ^ _ 't �•("- •.•.•• ' r/- 1 *- fv-^'l»ss SE A^ARERS Pace' Seriea LOG 'Problem DeptM Year Old DEMOCRATS QUIT McCARTHY COMMITTEE—The three Demo­ cratic Senators who were members of the Senate Subcommittee on In­ vestigations headed by Senator Joseph McCarthy have quit the com­ mittee. The three Senators, McLellan, Symington and Jackson walked out as a result of a dispute over J. B. Matthews, who had been execu­ tive staff director of the committee. Matthews' resignation was forced after he wrote a magazine article charging that among Protestant clergymen could be found the largest single group supporting Com­ munism in America. 4" 4i 4SAVAGE FIGHTING IN KOREA—The biggest Communist offensive since October 1951 hit Allied troops on the Kotean central front, as UN and Chinese negotiators were supposedly wrapping up truce talks. The Communist attack, which was seen as an attempt to punish the South Kdreans for their government's opposition' to a truce, broke thrdugh Allied lines but was met with heavy Allied counter attacks. Meanwhile the US announced it had reached agreement with South Korean president, ^yngman Rhee, in whkh he promised to abide by a truce. t t t BERIA, SOVIET POLICE CHIEF, ARRESTED—Lavrenti Beria, one of the three top rulers of the Soviet Union since the death of Stalin has been arrested and accused of a wide variety of crimes, includ­ Monte Carlo Boss ing high treason. It is expected that his arrest will result in pub­ lic confession and a death sen­ tence. It was followed by the purging of many of his followers both in the Soviet Union and In other Communist-controlled coun­ tries. The best guess was that Soviet premier Georgi Malenkov had come out on top in a bitter internal struggle for power that followed Stalin's death. X i- SOVIET REJECTS FOOD OF­ FER TO GERMANY—A US offer of $15 million worth of food sup­ plies for hungry East Germans was rejected by the Soviet Gov­ ernment. Nevertheless, shipments of flour, dried milk, lard and other staples are being sent to West Ger­ many. Aristotle Onassis, 47-year old millionaire shipowner, now owns famed Monte Carlo gambling casino. 4. 4> 4^ 4' SENATORS VOTE EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN—The Senate by an overwhelming vote of 73 to 11 has approved a proposal to amend the constitution assuring women of equal rights under the law. The proposed amendment would have to be approved by the House and 36 of tlie 48 state legislatures before it could go into effect. 4; STEVENSON DETAINED IN EAST BERLIN—Democratic^ presiden­ tial nominee Adlal Stevenson had an unscheduled surprise on his round the world tour when he and members of his group were arrested by Russian troops in East Berlin for taking some pictures. The group was released after being in custody about two hours. Begun on a modest scale just one year ago, the SIU Welfare Services department passed its first anniversary, July 16. Since its start the popular SIU department has provided a wide variety of services going far beyond its original scope. When the department was-^— established, through recom­ farer usually had one or more lished for hospitalized Seafarers it mendation of headquarters problems arising out of his ill­ was a simple matter for them to b« and approval of the membership, its original purpose was to handle distribution of benefits provided by the SIU Welfare Plan. In large part this consisted of regular visits to hospitalized Seafarers to give out the hospital benefit and take care of, their needs. Had Personal Problem In the course of these visits the Welfare Services representatives found that each hospitalized Sea­ ness. If he came off a ship into the hospital he was usually con­ cerned about getting his gear,, wages due and collecting mainte­ nance and cure. Also he wanted to get in touch with his family or friends and take care of legal problems if there were any. Ways and means were established for dealing with these matters quickly and easily. , Once these services were estab- Third Ship Sales Bill Would Peddle 12 C-I's Another of a series of bills which would allow the Govern­ ment to sell merchant ships to foreign countries, or citizens of foreign countries has been introduced in the Senate at the suggestion of the US Stated Department. State Department, the ships would This latest bill, introduced be used for Brazilian coastwise by Senator Tobey of New Hamp­ shire, would allow the sale of 12 C-1 type merchant vessels to Brazil or to citizens of Brazil. It follows other bills which have been intro­ duced during this session of Con­ gress to sejl various types of ships to Philippine operators, and to Trieste or citizens of Trieste. While the ships in this bill would not compete with American vessels in international trade, the is opposed to the measure berause it would open the gates to a flood of similar bills which would not restrict the vessels to . local trade. In this latest move. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles stated in a message to the Senate that the sale of the 12 ships would "be in the national interest of the United States." Coastwise Trade According to the terms of the bill, which was suggested by the trade, and terms of the sales would .prohibit use of the ships in "inter­ national trade or in other than the coastwise trade of Brazil." The price of the vessels would be determined by sections of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, and that the US may ".grant allow­ ances for putting such vessels in class, in accordance with the mini­ mum requirements of the Ameri­ can Bureau of Shipping, sueh al­ lowances to be determined on the basis of competitive bids." The Department of State, in of­ fering reasons for the bill, said that "the rehabilitation of Brazil's coastal shipping service is vital to Brazil's internal economy, and since Brazil is a traditional and im­ portant South American ally of the United States, its improved eco­ nomic strength should add to the defense potential of the Western Hemisphere." YOUR DOLLAR'S SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Lowdown on Life Insurance Life insurance it, one of the toughest items for a man to buy right. Not only is insurance hard to imderstand, but families are often under pressure from agents and the life insurance industry to buy what may be entirely the wrong kind of insurance for them. Many families spend a lot of money on insurance but still have little real protection. The problem is especially tough for industrial workers like Seafarers who are considered to be in hazardous occupations and so pay more for the same insurance than white-collar workers on land. Deck workers, firemen, and wipers are among the seafaring workers who have to pay an extra charge. So do cooks and bosuns, although not as much extra. Worse yet, some of the largest com­ mercial companies won't sell the lowest-cost types of Insurance to Seafarers and sinallarly-rated industrial workers, but compel them to buy costlier forms if they want insurance. ^ "Through the SIU Welfare Plan, Seafarers do have a boost toward insurance protection. The plan includes a $2,500 death benefit payable to any beneficiary you,des­ ignate. Eligible for this benefit is any Seafarer who has put in a minimum of one day of work aboard an SIUcontracted vessel during the" 12 months prior to death. How much additional insurance you need depends on your other assets, and how many dependents you have. A paid-up house or a bundle of savings bonds is as good as Insurance. Too, a covered worker's family gets Social Security death benefits if he dies; These lare actually the most important insurance asset most families have, even though many don't realize Social Security does pro­ vide family death benefits as well as old-age payments. A widow with two children under 18 can get as much as $170 ft month. All payments cease when the last child Is 18, resume wta^n the widow herself reaches 65. Ho# muc|i more infurance do you need besides the •A: extended to the membership at large. Subsequently Welfare Serv­ ices started taking care of the membership's non-contractual beefs on the ships as well as such contract matters as repatriation, transportation, allotments, mainte­ nance and cure and unearned or unpaid wages. In " addition. Welfare Services now provides advice and assistance on a variety of matters having little or no direct connection with shipping as such. These include such items as draft board and im­ migration problems, voting re­ quirements, tax and credit mat­ ters, ^housing problems and any other family difficulties where Welfare Services can be of help. Of course, administration of all SIU welfare benefits means that Welfare Services handles death, disability, maternity and hospital benefits and all related matters. Still Expanding In recent months, a growing number of wives, children and par­ ents of Seafarers have been writ­ ing or coming in to Welfare Serv­ ices with their own personal prob­ lems. Welfare Services gives them the same handling that it does to a Seafarer's case. During its first year of opera­ tion Welfare Services has succeed­ ed in establishing certain practices that were rarely followed before. For one thing, families of Seafar­ ers whose allotments were auto­ matically cut off when their bread­ winner left the ship because of ill­ ness or injury are now continuing to receive allotments out of un­ paid or unearned, wages. This was formerly a rare favor done for officers on occasion. Then too. Welfare Services has greatly sim­ plified the difficulties of collecting maintenance and has virtually eliminated the need for hiring ex­ pensive legal aid to collect such maintenance. Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying SIU and Social Security benefits? As a rule of thumb to up your insurance, which most people in actual practice help you estimate your needs, you can figure that $10,000 don't want to do or shouldn't do unless they no longer of insurance will provide a family with an income of have a family to protect. But if you die, your family about $50 a month for 20 years. doesn't get that cash surrender value, the so-called "sav­ Choosing Commercial Insurance ings" that have been built up in expensive types of policy. In buying life insurance from commercial companies, The insurance company keeps the cash surrender value, you can't always rely on what the salesman says. and your family gets no more than if you had taken out The important fact for you as the buyer to know is the low-cost term insurance. that there are two main types of insurance: "term in­ In that case, the smartest plan is to buy the term in­ surance," and "ordinary" or "whole life." Endowment surance and invest the difference in cost in a separate policies are simply fancy versions of "whole life." The savings fund like Government savings bonds. You have chief differences between "term" and "whole-life" in­ both your savings and your insurance. If you need the surance are these: * cash, you can get it without surrendering your policy, or Term insurance is much cheaper to start with; in fact without paying the insurance company- five or six per ,at the start it's half or less the price of whole-life in­ cent for a loan of your own money. surance. If you renew it at the end of each term, your The argument that you will have to pay high rates on rate rises, but not drastically. Term insurance is simply term insurance when you get old is full of holes. It's protection for your family In case of death. It has no the young man with «mall kids who really needs to carry a cash surrender value, nor can you borrow on it. large amount of insurance, not the old man. As a man's Whole-life Insurance maintains the same rate through­ fanxily grows up, he can reduce the amount of insurance out your whole life. If you want to turn your policy in, he carries. you can get back part of the money you, paid in. Whole-life insurance is expensive enough, but the worst Which is the better buy? For most moderate-income form of it is the weekly or monthly payment policies families, the term insurance is far the wisest choice and carried by many wage-earning families. They pay only better value. Many insurance agents tend to push the 50 cents or $1 at a time, which seems little, but they don't more expensive whole-life policies. They belittle term realize how much they spend over a year, and what tiny insurance as "temporary insurance," and call it the "kind insurance they get for it. One independent counselor of insurance you have to die to collect." They emphasize points out that 25 cents a week for $250 worth of insur­ that term insurance rates rise after each renewal (gen­ ance comes to $13 a year. For that you could buy $1,000 worth of the same insurance if you paid for it on an an­ erally it's taken out for five years at a time.) However, the rise in rates when term insurance is re­ nual basis. Or, if you buy term insurance, you could get newed is not as drastic as the salesmen sometimes hint. almost $2,000 worth (at about age 30). So a family that In most cases the total cost of term insurance over a pe­ buys those weekly "industrial" or "burial" policies, as riod of many years will never be as much as the total they're really called, pays up to 800 percent more than cost of the same amount of whole-life insurance, even it needs to! though the term-insUrance rate rises every five years. (In the next issue, this column will report on which In the second place, that cash surrender value general­ companies permit Seafarers to buy low-cost term insure ly turns out to be a delusion. You get it . only if you give ance, and offer lowest rates on it.) -I •^1 -I •i| '-I �Pace Eteht SE A F ARERS SlU Men Aid Flood Survivors In Japan July 24, LPG •- '.V X" SEAfCASH BENEFITS SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPORT ON BENEFITS PAID T......... From A rescue party of Japanese relief workers walks over the roof of a flattened home in its search for bodies or survivors after the flash flood which struck Moji, Japan. Usually, when there is any sort of important happening in the world, Seafarers have a front-row seat, and that's, the way it was recently when a flash flood struck Moji, Japan. The crewmembers of the'*' Ocean Lotte, which was an­ Balderston, "unprecedented in 60 chored off Moji, were right on years, Moji was deluged with tmthe spot. The cameras of tl^a crew­ men went right to work and Sea­ farer James P. Balderston, sent a first-hand account of the flood to the LOG. Following the usual SIU tradi­ tion, the Seafarers aboard the Ocean Lotte y,'ere also right there with a helping hand when it was needed. As Balderston reports, "we are happy in the fact that we, an SlU-manned ship, were the first in this port to voluntarily take up a collection to help out the people who were victims of this flood. We realized between 160,000 and 170,000 yen, which was turned over to the Mayor of Moji. The other ships In the area, also took up collec­ tions later." "After a i-ainy season," writes Sea Play Is Backed By Ship's Crew I?-. m- m i;; i ' Backed by the crewmembers of the Kej'stone Mariner, a play writ­ ten by the radio operator of the ship, is scheduled for production in a Greenwich Village theatre some­ time in September. The play is an adaptation of ra­ dio operator Harry Antrotter's novel, "Slow Boat Across," a sea­ faring saga about a C-2 voyage. The crew 4®cided to back the play during a shipboard meeting, A committee was formed, headed by Clifton Wilson, chief steward, and they managed to raise $900. from the crew. A reading of the play, by the actors who will stage it in the future,- was held last week, while the Keystone Mariner was in New York, so the crewmembers could get a better idea of how the play^ would sound when it Is staged. According to Antrotter, the show will be produced at the Provincetown Playhouse in Greenwich Vill^e. He and Wilson said that they are trj'ing to arrange the dates for the production so that the play will be presented at the same time as the Keystone Mariner Is in New York, jprobably at the end of the ship's present trip. However, since the ship is operating iind«r MST5, an not sure when that will Ike. rential downpours dunng the week of June 22,-and then was hit with cloudbursts on the 27 and 28. "The watersoaked soil on the steep mountainsides enclosing the town became loosened from the bedrock, and great landslides started. Thousands of tons of rock and soil roared down the mountain, cai-rying cultivated fields, trees, homes and other buildings along with it.~ "All the communications were knocked out, except some radio contact, and light and power lines were put out of service. The streets of the city were filled waist high with raging torrents of muddy water, cariying all kinds of debris, dead animals and some bodies with it. Many homes, shops, warehouses, banks and factories were either knocljed down or were filled with three and four feet of muddy water, and debris. "In the Moji area, over 60 per•sons were killed, nearly 300 in­ jured, many reported missing, and many families were left homeless. In surrounding areas, bridges were washed out, roads covered with rocks and debris, and crushed buildings and houses were standing across the roads. "This was called the worst nat­ ural disaster in 260 years by Moji authorities. "Some GIs from nearby oosts were sent in to help dig through the ruins to recover bodies, arid for days, the crematory here was busy cremating the bodies found, so that no epidemic would result. That's when we took up our collection to help these people." . Speak Your Mind At SiU Meetings Under the Union constitu­ tion every member attending a Union meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at the meeting—chairman, read­ ing clerk and recording secre­ tary. Your union urges you to take an active part in meet­ ings by taking these posts of service. And of course, all members have the right to take the floor and express their opinions on any officer's report, or issue tinder discussion. Seafarers are urged to hit the deck at these meetings and let their shipmates know what's on their Bdnd. , N J No. Scafarer-s Receiving Benefits this Period Averajge Benefits Paid Each Seafarer Total Benefits Paid this-Period WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD oA loLss- on HosDit^al Benefits Death Benefits Disability Benefits Maternity Benefits Vacation Benefits Total _ • 'do U-Sco ... il WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAIITPREVIOUSLY Hosoital Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 • II Death Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * | Disability Benefits Paid Since Mav 1. 1952* il Maternity Benefits Paid Since Aoril 1. 1952 * | L^c Vacation Benefits Paid Since Feb. 11. 1952 • 1^3 / / ^3-5 Total * Date Benefits Began n col dAll s-A 113 WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS Vacation Cash on Hand Welfare Estimated Accounts Receivable Vacation — US Government Bonds (Welfare) Real Estate (Welfare) Other Assets - Training Ship (Welfare) TOTAL ASSETS oo 24£ COMMENTS} Since January 1st, 1953, the Union's Welfare Plan has paid to members or their beneficiaries a total of 2,353 benefits as coinpared to 2,527 benefits for the same period of last year, A breakdown of the various benefits in com­ parison are as follows; Deaths 82 this year con^iared to 68 last year. Hospital benefits 1,861 to 2,jill last year. On the. maternity benefits which were made retroactive io April 1st of last year, only 25 were paid to July 21st as coir?)ared to 319 for the period of January 1st to JtfLy 21st this year. Disability benefits which started May 1st, 1952, were 23 and including July 21st last, year, as don^ared td 9I for tite period of January 1st to July 21st this.yfiar. Suhmitttd i • • and, remember •.. f .i*'- ..--y,'. All these are yours without contributing a single nickel oh your part—Collecting SIU beh^ , fits is easy, whether it's (or hospital, birth, dissfbility or death jr^Ypu ifet Bpt Yew^pprschai) . (iei5dce5igpe^i^'throuj^<y«mr ..LJ,.-....-... I., 41 j �Ilsi: SEAFARERS Paffc Nin* LOG Convention Shriners Visit The SIU UNION TALK By KEITH TERPE If you wanted to pick out an organization that represents all of the dirty dealing that the SIU has fought against for years in and out of the trade union movement, you wouldn't have to go any further than Atlantic's compahy union. By its own shady operations, thiS 'Bhabhy little outfit is being repudiated by more and more of its most ardent supporters every day. Company Tag Is No Accident , It's no accident, either, that every time you run into one of these so-called "unions," they're always tagged with a company name, like the Esso Tanker Men's Association, Socony-Vacuum Tanker Men's Association, and so on. After all, any time you take somebody's name^ it's -either because you admire that person, owe something to him or want to live off his name. That's why there's a new George Washington somebody-or-other born every day. It works no differently with the one-company tanker union, and the AMEU rates at the head of that class. Just last week, the operators of this phony dbtfit among Atlantic tankermen added another crowning achievement to their record, "and then bragged about it to the few dues payers left. What neddled the big boys in the company and its puppet labor outfit was that a man they had trusted to do their dirty work for them, AMEU vice-chairman Frank Fletcher, realized he was being fed a line of lies about the SIU and decided that the SIU was the only true union for a professional seaman. But he not only switched his support. He went further and exposed the whole rotten tie-up between the company and its "union" During the recent Shriners' convention in New York, some of them, of course, visited the SIU's before tlie NLRB hearings as an SIU witness. So the AMEU worked headquarters. Here, SIU dispatcher Tom Gould explains rotary shipping to, left to right: Hai-ry out a neat formula to get rid of him. Johnsl^on, W. L. Bush, William Fenzau and Seafarer Reece Oliver, ch. elect., who brought them to the hall. . A Railroading Job, AMEU-Style Here's what they had: an elected AMEU official who refused to play ball with the company any longer, an appointed business managerlawyer who runs the show while the elected guys front for him, and a constitution that's hazy on many points and lacking on many inore, The "devastating competition of European flag vessels," is being felt by US operators on but which was perfectly clear on the so-called "offender's rights." He 'couldn't be suspended unless charges were preferred against him and he the Great Lakes now, the Lake Carriers' Association has told the Senate Interstate and For­ was tried before a committee of fellow members, according to the eign Commerce subcommittee. constitution. The association explained Given ail that, the clever manipulators of this rocky structure moved fasL They locked up the constitution, and suspended the guy without that Canadian vessels and an a trial. These constitutions and rules to protect the membership, they increasing number of fOreignreasoned, are something that legitimate unions might go in for, but fiag vessels are .taking away the rule of the majority and majority rights were something they coiridn't business of American ships on the stand for. They'd have had trouble enough digging up enough guys for a Lakes to an alarming degree. trial committee anyway. While the association said that All of this, of course, sharply emph^Jzes a mighty important basic the operating costs of Canadian Eldon Claggett Upton, Jr., New Orleans insurance execu­ difterence between the SIU and the AMEU or any of its counterpart^ ships are about 60 percent less in the non-union tanker field. For, as most Seafarers know, the SEA­ than those of comparable US tive, has been sworn in as a member of the Federal Maritime FARERS LOG, in Its last issue, published a documented report and vessels, the foreign-flag ships can Boatd. He fills the vacancy left by former chairman Albert analysis of the Union's trial and charges procedure under the new operate even more cheaply. W. Gatov, whose term expired^-s "United States vessels are unable SIU constitution. to compete either with Canadian June 30. Dally Press Reported On It or. European vessels." Louis S. Rothschild, whose The report, in fact, was considered such a significant development Operate Throogh Season appointment to the board was an­ that many daily newspapers - throughout the country devoted space in Seafarers sending telegrams In recent years, many European their news columns to stories about the obvious internal democracy nounced in the June 26, 1953 issue or letters to tiie New York ships have entered the Great Lakes of a Union which would even publish such information for the whole with cargo, and then have re­ of the SEAFARERS LOG, has be­ headquarters dispatcher askingwide worl^ to see. But, as your officials have said many times before, mained to operate through the come chairman and administrator to be excused from attending this Union has no secrets. headquarters membership now. season. Since they operate between meetings must include the reg­ The LOG report and the suspension of Frank Fletcher followed the US and Canadian ports, techr Upton's appointment marks the istration number of their each other by a few days, as a matter of fact. Weighing the two, side nically they are running on foreign first time since October, 1952 that shipping card in the message. by side, Atlantic tankermen continue to have a healthy respect for the voyages, and thus do not come the board is up to its authorized From now on, if the number SIU. We not only offer the best conditions and security In the maritime under the coastwise or intercoastal strength. R. W. Williams, viceis not included, the excuse can­ industry on the ship, but with rotary shipping, the Union hall too, ban on foreign ships. This type of chairman, is the third member of not be accepted by the dis­ offers security through democracy right down the line for today's foreign competition has become the board. Upton is a graduate of patcher. seafaring man. greater each year. Tulane University Business School. Foreign Ships take Lakes Trade Upton Is Third Member Of Fed. Maritime Board Put Number On Meeting Excuses Cartoon History Of The SIU Sitpporilng Aeiiona—Coniinued No. 42 • -r'-N In the Fall of 1947, Seafarers helped the inde­ pendent Telephone Workers. Seafarers manned plcketlines in all SIU ports. SIU halls were used, and SIU strike" kitchens operated. In some cities, SIU halls were used to announce the succes^ui end of the strike.-' , . . The UFE, helped once by the SIU, felt the first ef­ fects of the Taft-Hartley Act. With SIU help, the UFE struck the NY Stock and Curb Exchanges. Backed by T-H and NY cops, the tycoons stood fast Brutal, stick-swinging cops made this "The Battle Of Wall Street" • • '-.J''':;'*: From coast to coast, even in Canada, unions learned that the SIU would help in a just beef. Offica Workers, Sandhogs, Hospital Workers, Hotel and Restaurant Workers, Hat and MRlinery Workers were just a few who found they could count on tho Seafaren.. —-— �ammM Pace TeB SEAFARERS LOG . July 24. 195S PORT ttePORXS. Wilmington: Captain Learns Lesson From Soafaror Grew Mobile, the Cities Service strike in Lake Charles in 1950 and the SUP strike in San Francisco in 1952, among others. Ready to Ship Moisant is a steward and has sailed as one for about 25 years. His most recent ship was the North Platte Victory (Victory Carriers), which came in late in June. Right now he's back on the beach and ready to ship out under the SIU once again. Oldtimers on the beach include Tex Krohn, J. Collins, R. Graff, J. Nagler, F. J. Bradley and C. W. Prichett. Pete Smith, David Sorrersen and P.. Belen are in the USPHS hospital, hoping to hear from some of their shipmates. A kind word and a visit will go a long way with these men, T. E. Banning San Francisco Port Agent New York: Seafarers Urged To Protect Lay-Up Jobs to be there to perform their regu­ lar duties. Some of the men, in these In­ stances, have been failing to turn to or to even be aboard. Thfs will result in a hardship on the mem­ bers who do wish to stay on their ships and work, because the com­ panies have informed us that if these performances continue they will refuse to keep the crews on any ships which are going into lay-up for repairs or for any other reason. Let's think of the welfare of our shipmates an'd, if you want to take off, get a replacement from the hall so that the job will be cov­ ered. Claude Simmons Ass't. Sec.-Treas. Miami: Miami Short On AOs But Not Oli,Mosquitoes Shipping has bieen very good, e8>Although shipping has remained The shipping is doihg better than pecially for rated men in the deck good for all departments for the holding its own around here and department. Anyone with an AB past two weeks, it seems as if it should continue to be fair or even ticket who wants to ship out'fast has been general lay-up time. We good. We have a small registration can come down this way and be off have had four ships laid up in the list and the men are shipping out on an SIU ship quicker than he past period, for indefinite periods when and where they want. can say Hialeah. awaiting cargoes. They were the Waterman's Topa Topa paid off . The Florida (P. & O.) paid off Wild Ranger (Waterman) and the and signed right on continuous articles. Ships inJean, Edith and Mae (Bull). The on again, while transit included the Excelo (Ex» crews were laid off on all these the port's intrancelo); Azalea City, Wacosta, ships, but with the general up­ sits included the Raphael Semmes and Fairland trend in shipping we were able to Royal Oak (Cities (Waterman), and the Ponce (PR ship-.quite a few of them. We Service); MassMarine). have hopes of crewing up these mar, Portmar, 'Otherwise everything is run­ ships in the near future. M a r y m a r and ning smoothly except for the t We paid off a total of 25 ships Yorkmar (C a 1weather and the mosquitoes. It in the past two weeks, signed 11 Lake Charles: m a r); Y a k a, has been hot and rainy and the on foreign articles and service 19 Lestef' Bienville, Schuy­ mosquitoes down here don't need in-transit ships. The following ler Otis Bland running lights to navigate. The 4 i ships paid off: Frances, Beatrice, and John B. Waterman (Water­ Galveston: fish are still running in schools. Suzanne, Jean, Edith, Simmons man); Mary Adams (Bloomfield); I'm hoping the ABs will come in Victory, Elizabeth and the Mae Michael (Carras); Clarksburgh Vic­ that way, too. (Bull); Anniston Victory and Cartory and Massillon 'Victory (East­ Eddie Farr Shipping has really been on the roU Victory (South Atlantic); Wild ern); Steel Age (Isthmian); Wm. Miami Fort Agent upswing here in our little city for Ranger, -Hurricane,, Lafayette, A. Carruth (Trans-Fuel) and the the past two weeks, especially for 4 4" t Wacosta, Keystone Mariner, Gold­ Maiden Victory of Mississippi. Shipping for the past't\\o weeks en the past three days, and we were Mobile: City and Afoundria (Water­ - The captain of the Steel Age did has been on the slow side, with pulling out what little hair we had not want to pay overtime for bring­ little shipping activity in this port. man); San Mateo Victory (East- trying to get men. We shipped out em); Boulder Victory (Robin); ing the Union slop chest on board. The boys in this port right now, 59 men in all ratings and had to Finally, he agreed to pay the OT, however, are just taking it easy Chiwawa, Government Camp and call out of port for some of them. but enroute to the West Coast and enjoying, or at least sweating Bradford Isle (Cities Service); Two ships from this port signed on King and Steel Rover (Isth­ added the overtime he paid to the out, the weather. Steel Shipping in the port for the last mian), and Mathiasen's Petrolite. for Japan and lots of the boys de­ slop chest prices. We decided to The trout and cided to take a run over to the couple of weeks has been tops, with Ship Sign-Ons teach him a lesson and hold him some other fish mystic and mysterious Orient. 151 men shipped to regular jobs at the payoff until he knocked off Ships signing on in the port are running real and half again that many shipped The following ships contributed the extra price. well around these were the Anniston Victory and to the rush: Petrolite (Tanker to various relief jobs around the parts at present. Carroll Victory; San Mateo Vic­ Sag); Julesburg (Terminal Tank­ harbor. Routine local central trades ^ Since they're bit­ tory; Hurricane, Lafayette and ers); Government Camp, Winter meeting with the usual reports of Paying off since the last meet­ ing so well, a lot Keystone Mariner; Simmons Vic­ Hill, Lone Jack and the Bents Fort ing were the Alcoa Pennant, Cavagains and possible strikes by vari­ of the men on the tory; Robin fettering, Robin (Cities Service); Del Monte and lierj Pilgrim, Pointer, Clipper and ous delegates. We advised the beach have taken Locksley and Boulder Victory Del Sol (Mississippi); and the Roamer (Alcoa); Maiden Creek, delegates that the BME now has to tossing a line (Robin); and the Steel Seafarer Michael (Carras). The Michael paid Monarch of the Seas and Morning a representative here for organiza­ Hanunao into one of the (Isthmian). tional purposes and. In turn, were off ffom Japan and signed back on Light (Waterman), and the Coeur In-transits Included: Alcoa's again for the same run, taking 29 advised that the BME would be quiet streams and then just relax­ D'Alene Victory ing until Ihey get a bite. Ranger, Planter, Puritan, Runner men. given full support (Victory Car­ ., We had the Del Aires (Missis­ and Pioneer; Waterman's Chicka­ riers). Signing on Oldtimers on the beach include Heading For Japan were the Pennant, Harvey Hill, Charlie Giordano and sippi) come in here, payoff, and saw and De Soto; Robin Wentley For our Seafarer of the Week Pilgrim, Pointer H. A. "Pop" Ferree. Young old- then sign on again, without any (Robin); Seamar and Calmar (Cal- we nominate Ross Lyle. Lyle sails and Roamer for a timers include H. Pederson, Pete real beefs at all. She was in pretty mar); Seatrains New "Jersey, New as pumpman-machinist and has clean condition, and had a good York, Texas, Georgia, Savannah bauxite run again; Prevas and Audrey Lester. and Louisiana (Seatrain),-and Isth- been on various Cities Service the Maiden Creek For the first time this year it crew aboard her. ships to help get them in line. In-^ for a trip to Eu­ A. Hammac, Benny Luna, George mian's Steel Recorder, Steel Sur­ cidentally, he earned his book that stayed hot enough at night to sleep veyor and the Steel Voyager. rope. and the without a blanket. The heat wave Bales, and some of the others on way. He comes from the state of Coeur D'Alene There were no major beefs on the beach here now are among Do Bose lasted four days. Some of the Alabhma and just this week signed Victory for a trip members have been heading this those lazy fishermen who are pull­ any of these ships,' but I would on the Republic (Trafalgar) for to the Mediterranean. like to call the membership's at­ way from back east to enjoy the ing in all those speckled trout. Japan. In-transits included: Iberville All hands on the beach are cau­ tention to a problem that we are good shipping. Somebody played During this past week we were and Antinous (Waterman); Steel having on some ships that are in a terrible joke on them. Shipping tioned that it is against SIU policy saddened by the arrival of the Advocate and Steel Maker (Isth­ temporary lay-up and the crews was so good when they got here for men who are on the beach to mian); Burbank Victory (Eastern) Petrolite with the body of Richard have been kept aboard. they didn't get a chance to enjoy go down to the ships in port prior and the Cornell of Hillcone Oil H. Severson, who was killed by a Keep Crews Aboard to pay off or sign-on. If it is neces­ the fine weather. fall into the No. 4 tank. He was Company under an SUP contract. As you JKUOW, the contract pro­ sary for you to go aboard one of John Arabasz chief pumpman on her and was a Prospects for the coming two Wilmington Fort Agent these ships when you are not as­ vides that where a ship lays up good SIU man and a fine shipmate. weeks look fairly good, with the for more than ten days the com­ signed to it, contact one of the port t t officials and get permission from pany may lay the crew off. How­ He will be missed by all who knew following ships due to hit the port the hall to go aboard. This is in ever, some companies prefer to him. He leaves a family in Wis­ in-transit and for payoffs; Chicka­ Son Francisco: line with the Union's policy of keep the crews aboard, which is a consin to whom we extend our saw, Claiborne, De Soto and Mon­ keeping all unauthorized personnel good deal for our members. The sympathy. The body has been sent arch of the Seas (Waterman), and Alcoa's Patriot, Pennant, Pegasus, beef we are getting from the com­ to Wisconsin for burial. off the ships in port. Polaris, Partner, Corsair, Ranger Leroy Clarke Keith Alsop panies is that when they keep the and Cavalier. Lake Charles Port Agent Galveston Port Agent crews aboard they expect the men Crew Up Here Shipping has been keeping on a There are strong rumors that' fairly even keel and steady pace, Mississippi will take delivery of its with prospects for the future tend­ Mariner-type ship in the Pfisca-. ing to remain at the same level or goulsj yards in the neW future. better of top jobs and shipping for Wheii' it does this port will crew the SIU. Jeff GlUette. Agent EUidtt 4334 FORT WILLIAM.... 118>/5 Syndicate Ave. her up with the exception of a few During the two-week period pay­ SIU/A&G District Ontario Phone: 3-3221 TAMPA r. 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 103 Durham St. key replacements. Also, there is White, Agent Phone 8-1310 PORT COLBORNB offs included the Taddei (Ship- BAJUTIMORE .. 14 North Gar St. Ray Ontario Phone: 5591 WILMINGTON. CaU* 505 Marine Ave. possibility that the Wanda Sheppard. Agent Mulberry 4540 John Arabasz, Agent enter); Bluestar (Traders) and Sea- Earl 272 King St, E. TerminaJ 4-2874 TORONTO. Ontario BOSTON 270 State St. HEADQUARTERS ...675 4th Ave..^klyn. (Epiphany) will be ready some EMpire 4-5719 star (Mercaddr), with the Taddei James Sheeban, Agent Richmond 2-0140 » SECRETARY-TREASURER VICTORIA, BC......617H Cormorant St. time soon for a crew. Isthmian, VESTON 308'A 23rd St Paul Hall Empire 4531 and Seastar signing on a full crew GAEVESTON ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS VANCOUVER, EC 565 HamUton St. also, is supposed to have a Mariner Keith Alsop. Agent Phone 2-8448 again. ' Joe Algina Pacific 7824 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Lloyd Gardner Robert Matthews Joe Volpian SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. ready in the near future out at the Leroy Clarke. Agent Phone 6-5744 Ships in-transit^ in the past fort- MIAMI Claude Simmons WUliam Hall Phone 6346 same yards. If and when it is ready. Dolphin Hotel BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. bight were the Yaka, Topa Topa Eddie Parr, Agent Miami 9-4791 Phone: 545 Mobile will crew her up. MOBILE 1 .South Lawrence St. SUP . and Mobilian of Waterman; Cal- Cal Tanner, Agent THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. Phone 2-1754 Dies Aboard Ship CAnal 7-3202 16 Merchant St. ORLEANS 523 BienviUe St. HONOLULU mar's Portmar; the Steel Age of NEW 113 Cote De La Montague Phone 5-8777 QUEBEC The Mobile membership wishes Lindsey Williams, Agent Quebec Phone: 2-7078 528 N. W. Everett St. Isthmian; Traders' Brightstar, and Magnolia 6112-6113 PORTLAND SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUliam St. to extend its sympathy to the fam­ Beacon 4336 NEW yORK.... 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn the Longview Victory of Victory NB Phone: 2-5232 ily of Brother James. K. Dubose, 257 5th St. STerling 8-4670 RICHMOND. CALIF Phone 2599 Carriers. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. who recently-- died aboard the Ren Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Great Lakes District Douglas 2-8363 The typical SIU man of the week PHH^ADELPHIA 337 Market St. SEATTLE ;...... 2700 1st Ave. ALPENA........ 133 W. Fletcher Abiqua, one day out of the Panama S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 nomination belongs to Ralph Mol- PORT ARTHUR Main 0290 Phone: 1238W Canal Zone. The body was flown 411 Austin St. WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. BUFFALO. NY ....180 Main St, Phone 4-2341 sant. Ralph has a long line of Don Hilton, Rep. Terminal 4-3131 Phone: Cleveland 7391 from the Canal Zone and was FRANCISCO 4.50 Harrison St. NEW YORK 675 ttb Ave,, Brooklyn CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE buried in a local cemetery. He is strikes-behind him. After joining SAN T. Banning, Agent Douglas 2-5475 STerUng 8-4671 ' Phone: Main 1-0147 BreithoR, West Coast Representative the Union in 1940, he participated Marty DETROIT.... 1038 3rd St. survivf^ by a-wife aaH two daughPUERTA de TIERRA, PR . Pelayo 51—La 5 Canaditin District Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 In the 1946 strike jn Galveston, the Sal Colls, Agent Phone 2-5996 MONTREAL, . r... DULITTH... 531 W. 'Michigan St. ^rs. 634 SL James St. West ... 8 Abercorn St. Bethlehem Shipyard strike in Bal- SAVANNAH ... PLateau 8161 Phone: Melrose 2-4110 . Jeff Morrison, Agent Phone, 3-1728 HALIFAX, N.S... 3261 E. 92nd St. 128'A Hollls St. SOUTH CHICAGO t^ie 1|(47,Isthmian strike^ in fl^TTLK.jy,.........2700 Hit,,Ave, , Phone: 9-8811 ---'Is Fishing And Snnshine Make Texas Fine Spot Shipping On Upswing; Men Head For Japan Marluer Expoefed To Grew Up In Mobile te' li: Iw- Shipping On Even Keel With Fninre Brighter HAIsL OMMECTOMY " • ••'41 �:-•"''"'.i-f .-••>'•• »'s i.f'.,-i Vace Eleren SE AF ARERS^ LOG July 24^ 1958 PORT ttEPORIS dry seems to be getting a whiteDrive, Baltimore, Md.: J. Jones, Savannah: G. Logan, V. Jones, T. Roman, B. v/ashing, with strikers still out af­ Connay, C. Chandler, D. Sykes, ter two-and-a-half-years. In addi­ J. Eichenberg, J. Davis, T. Nicho­ tion, the Yellow Cab company is las, B. Lawson, G. Loefer. B., Krotstill on the unfair list. zer, M. Mason, R. Bell, E. Mans­ Jeff Morrison The shipping situation has been Savannah Port Agent Sliipping has been good for the field, K. Kristensen and J. Lasfine for the past two weeks and we past two weeks and there have siter, " 4> . 4 4 Earl Sheppard expect it to hold its own in the been no beefs, to speak of. Boston: Baltimore Port Agent forthcoming period. We paid off 19 ships, signed on 4" Ships paying off included the 13 and had 11 in-transit. Ships General Patton (Nat'l Waterways); paying off were: Kathryn and Car­ New Orleans: and South Atlantic's Southland olyn (Buli); Alamar, Seamar, Calmar and Bethcoaster (Calmar); During the past two weeks, ship­ and Southwind. All three vessels Trojan Seaman (Troy); Steelore, signed on again, with the General ping has been good. We are ship­ Marore, Feltore, Oremar, Cubore Patton signing coastwise articles. ping quite a few men and most of and Baltore (Ore); Bents Fort and Way down here in New Orleans In-transits in­ the in-transit vessels take on a few Lone Jack (Cities Service); Steel shipping has picked up somewhat cluded: the Sea- replacements. Everything helps Recorder (Isthmian); Robin Wenttrains New York, ley (Seas); Sea Tiger (Colonial) and from all indications will smooth out to where we will have New Jersey and keep the ball rolling. We don't and Raphael Semmes (Waterman). fair shipping for the next few Savannah (Sea- know what shipping will be like Ships signing on Were the Hast­ weeks. train); Robin for the coming period, but if it is ings (Waterman), and the Raphael Hood (Seas); Wa­ like the last few it can't be bad. Ships paying off during the Semmes, Kathryn, Steelore, Bents period were the Del Sol and Del costa,. Afoundria Ships paying off were the QueenFort, Feltore, Santos (Mississippi); Antinous and a- n d Fairland ston Heights (Seatrade); Julesburg Oremar, Lone (Waterman); San (Terminal Tankers); Salem Mari­ Chickasaw (Waterman) and BioomJack, Alamar, field's Neva West and Margaret Mateo Victory time (Cities Service) and the Ann Nelson Marore, Cubore, Brown. Sign-ons included: the Del (Eastern), and Marie (Bull). All ships signed Baltore and Car­ Norte and Del Monte (Mississippi); the Marina (Bull). on except the Ann Marie. Inolyn. Robin Trent (Seas) ahd._the Neva On the General Patton payoff, transits included the Robin WentVessels In- West. 270 hours of disputed overtime ley (Seas); Steel King and Steel - transit included Vessels in-transit were Alcoa's was collected for supervising Far Rover) (Isthmian); De Soto and the Antinous, Corsair, Pennant, Cavalier and East labor and Far East labor Azalea City Hast- Pilgrim; Isthmian's Steel Maker working inside the vessel in pas­ Iberville (Waterman); Yarmouth YYQ]! ings, Chickasaw and Steel Advocate (twice); Del sage ways and other areas. Except (Eastern) and General Patton (Na­ , * and Wacosta Monte (Mississippi); Seatrains New for this beef, this vessel turned tional Shipping). Overtime was collected on the (Waterman); Betbcoaster (Calmar); Jersey and Savannah; Claiborne, up in unusually good shape, Julesburg for the Robin Locksley (Seas); Alcoa Puri­ Maiden Creek and Monarch of the Hails Plans mate working on tan and Runner (Alcoa); Jean Seas (Waterman); Southern Dis­ the porthole in (Bull), and the Steel King of Isth­ Our nomination for Seafarer of tricts and Southern Cities (South­ wheelhouse. The mian. the Week is Jack Nelson. Nelson ern); Edith (Bull); Coeur D'Alene QM also collected Says SIU Is Tops Victory (Victory Carriers) and just completed a run. aboard the for driving winch Bents Fort (Cities Service) and is One of the oldtimers on the Southland (South Atlantic). putting the pipe­ down around this way enjoying the beach around here is Brother line on board. Doctor 111 good old Georgia weather and James Wall. Wall has been a par­ Other beefs set­ Ail the members on the beach victuals. Nelson thinks the Va­ ticipant in all the SIU programs tled, including cation 'and Welfare Plans, with volunteered to rush to the aid of a since the Unioi's beginning, and one on Patton their accompanying gains, ai'e the stricken friend of the Union recent­ Violante is a firm believer in aii present which is headed SIU policies. He is highly in favor ly. Dr. Love, formerly ship's doctor greatest things he ever saw in the for the Far East with a load of labor field. He's been with the on the Del Mar of the Welfare and Vacation Plans, and Del Sud and SIU for quite a while, and he says grain. among others, and the benefits Shows Off Ring well-known and he never saw the likes of it any­ they represent to members of the Jim Penswick is showing his ring well-liked by where—on the land or the sea. Union. many Seafarers,, Just a word of warning to some around the hali after winning it Brother Wall regards the new was seriously ill brothers. There are always a few a.s a third prize in the art contest. building in Baltimore as another in the USPHS individuals who completely disre­ Yarmouth has a baseball team and milestone in SIU history. It it his hospital here. gard the rights, privileges ^d safe­ they won their last game against firm belief that seamen, never BlOod donors ty of their gbipniates by taking off the Yarmouth Town Team. All they again, will suffer the trials and from the hall at will and not showing up for talk about on the Yarmouth now is tinbulations of days gone by, as responded to the their watches aboard ship. In baseball and swordfisb. Cheramie long as there is a Union with the call. Jack Glea- doing so it not only brings ill re­ Anthony Violante just got his policies and progressiveness of the son, lately transferred from Fort pute to the Union, but also casts FWT endorsement and is happy SIU. Stanton, is making nice progress a bad light on the other members about it. Other men on the beach Work Progressive and asked to be remembered to all, of the SIU. Some men never seem include Stan C^eslak, D. Arscott, A. At the risk of being repetitious, as did Johnny Knowles from to learn. 1 think it is the duty of Tobin, E. O'Connell, G. Gallant, R. referring to the new building once Mobile.. the membership to straighten out Burns and H. Bickford. again, we note that the steel is Since the last meeting maternity some of these jokers and instill in In the hospital and wishing to being erected and by the time we benefits have been applied for by them the pride of the Union. thank the members for their blood make the next .report some of the Jack Cheramie, Sol Campbell, Gil­ Matters on the labor front down donations is S. Greeni'idge. Othei-s finishing work on the interior bert Piersall, Hilton Lachney and here are fairly steady and con­ on the shelf include W. H. Wildshould have been started. It is L. Carrasquiilo. Carrasquillo and sistent. The Coca Cola plant is ridge, J. A. Duffy, J. J. Flaherty, our understanding that the ma­ Piersall had daughters, while the still out on strike and the boys are S. H. Gnittke, T. Mastaler and R. chinery for the air conditioning others had male offsprings. pausing for their refi-eshment by A. Rogers. will also be set up in the near James Sheehan Lindsay J; Williams other means, with other -bottled future. The fellows around here Boston Port Agent New Orleans Port Agent beverages, too. The E & W laun­ are showing great interest in the progress of the building, and there is extensive discussion regarding it. We have noticed in this port that there have been some fouling , up on shipboard, such as missing ships and watches. Actions such Shipping Figures July 1 To July 15 ais these are not conducive to the SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL REG. TOiAL SIHP. REG. REG. spirit and the letter of the SIU DECK PORT ENG. STEW.SHIPPEI DECK ENGINE STEW. REG. policy and cannot be condoned. 55 16 24 15 28 15 18 61 Boston Unless the crews discipline these 425 148 107 142 528 170 209 177 ^ performers and curtail such ac­ New York .... tions, there Is no doubt that the 140 51 45 44 51 ' 99 Philadelphia 27 21 matters will be dealt with during 305 87 144 74 Baltimore . i.. 132 104 310 74 regular meetings by shoreside 11 3 6 2 20 14 70 36 Norfolk I member-ship. 75 22 21 32 23 80 30 27 Savannah Though these performers are a 28 6 12 10 38 10 16. 12 Tampa ....... minority of our membership, they 151 51 60 offset the good work of the rest of 40 155 43 54 58 Mobilethe Union. We urge all brothers 271 98 89 84 86 254 91 77 New Orleans .. to think seriously of the conse­ 40 127 45 42. 129 44 38 47 Galveston .... quences before missing a ship or 93 38 32 29 35 105 /38 32 Seattle a watch. 82 35 27 20 94 33 23 38 San» Francisco How about using a minute of 32 13' 13 6 10 53 20 23 your spare time to visit or drop a Wilmington ,. line to the" following men in the520 ' 1,795 773 v 558 . 1,976 " » 688 ^ ' 586 645 , ' tirS^HS'"WosiHtWkt Wyman Paife Baltimore: Beef Seitiedl Men Get 270 Hrs. Overtime To Start Inside Work Soon On New Bnilding SIU Blood Donors Bnsh To Aid Of Ship Doctor Swordfisb And Bail Games Top Ship Talk Tampa: .'si a si .si •^ I VieioryTiarriers May Operate From Here With prospects looking just about the same in the immediate future, shipping is holding its own here. We have nice weather and plenty of sunshine. We could use a bit of rain but it seems to have passed us by. Most of the fellows are making trips to the lakes around town and coming back with some bass, catfish and soft - shelled turtles. One of the boys brought around several pounds of turtle meat and it is fine eating. Some of the oldtimers sitting Dominguez around and sweat­ ing it out are A1 Ortega. Ralph Seckinger, Ike Craft. Gus "Pappy" Taylor, Frank Hagin and A. R. "Slim" Veiasco. In town for a visit is Tony Dominguez. Tony is a* former con­ tender for middle and lightheavy honors. He had quite a few bigtime fights and it is said around town that he used to make Baby Miller climb all the trees in town backwards. There are several fel­ lows who swear this is true. He has been sailing AB now for the past few years. There is talk of the Victory Car­ riers stai'ting again on the phos­ phate trad from Tampa. The port steward for this outfit is here on vacation and we had a talk with him, informing us of this possibil­ ity. Ray White Tampa Port Agent 4 4 4 Seattle: Sania Veneiia Brings In No Oyerilfflo Beeis Very good is the word of ship­ ping in Seattle. Also, shipping is expected to keep going along on the same even keel. Paying off were the Santa Venetia (Elam); Brightstar iTriton); Fairisle (Watermani and the Shinnecock Bay (Veritas!, w i t h the Fairisle and Brightstar sign­ ing on again. Intransits included the Pennmar, M a r y ni a r and Portmar of Cal­ mar; Waterman's Mobilian. and the DeLappe Cities Service tanker. Archers Hope. The Santa Veaietia came in after being out for six-and-one-half months with no disputed overtime. Also, the other vessels came in minus beefs and logs, for which we can give credit to the fine work being done by delegates and crew aboard these vessels. W. A. DeLappe is this corner's nomination for Seafarer of the Week. He joined the SIU in Bos­ ton in 1939 and has been sailing in the deck department ever since. DeL-appe was in the 1941 Bonus Strike and the 1947 Isthmian Strike. In 1951 DeLappe was very ac­ tive in organizing the Ocean Tow Company in Seattle, even though he had a full book at tRe time. While he was riding the Ocean Tow ships he met a local Seattle girl, got married, and now makes his home in this port city.. Jeff GiKette Seattle Fort Ageni "4 J 01 I �Page Twelve SEAFARERS IN THE WAKE LOG Jiily 24. 1953 MEET THE SEAFARER , Swimming, one of the most pop nlar of sports, is also one of the most recent. Although men have sailed the seas as far back as his­ tory records, it is only within the last few centuries that swimming became at all widespread as sport. One reason was the popu­ lar belief that too much water was harmful; another was the tardy de­ velopment of swimming tech­ niques. During the nineteenth cen­ tury, in England, basic swimming strokes were developed and the seashore became one of America's m.ost popular playgrounds; in July, 126 years ago, a swimming club was opened in Boston, and SO years after that the Amateur Ath­ letic Union initiated standardized water sports in this country. feels moist, many people believe this is a sign of rain. Supersti­ tions regarding codfish are espe­ cially popular in cold climates, where cod are generally found. % JOSEPH TEICHER, AB' After a stint on foreign-flag time. I made one. trip on a Nor­ ships, and then working in an un­ wegian freighter from the West Question: Of all the countries organized tanker outfit for a while, Coast of South America, through you've visited, what country's food Joseph Teicher, AB, says that sail­ the Straits of Magellan, up the 4 i 4 ing with SIU conditions and wages East Coast of South America, and Among all the stories of mon­ do you like best? are like a dream. then back thropghi^ the Panama • sters which once roamed land and It was the desire to travel and Canal to the West Coast. We A. Loguieis, deck eng.: I never sea, the sea serpent .myth is the see the world in which he lives stopped at every little port on the one which keeps cropping up. eat ashore in foreign ports because that made Joe decide to go to sea. way, and the trip took eight I'm not sure what Now, down in Colombia recently, I'm getting when A native New Yorker, he decided months. I got a payoff of about the remains of two sea serpents I eat in those to start sailing as soon as he fin­ $550 for that ei^ht-month trip. have actually been discovered, rel­ $3,400 Payoff places. I always ished high school, but soon found ics' of the age of crustaceans, 75 that it was tough to get a berth on eat aboard the "Just recehtly, I made a trip on niillion years ago, still another any American-flag ships, so he the Steel Artisan to the Far East, ship, and usually proof that the new world was in­ get good food started to visit the foreign ship­ and my payoff for that five-month habited by some of the most that way. The ping lines. trip was a little over $3,400. That's ancient forms of life and that like "My first ship was a Norwegian a big difference, but there's also a meals I like best many stories long regarded as fan­ are when we ship," he says, "and on my very big difference in the food. We tastic, the existence of sea serpents catch some fresh first trip I got left behind in Hel­ practically starved on those Nor­ actually has a factual basis. fish and then have the cooks fix sinki, Finland. Things were tough wegian ships." \ ^ ii 4 4 4 over there at that time, in 1946, The trip Joe made on the Steel "To frolic," is the way the dic­ Through the ages, men who sail them up for dinner. and I went to Sweden and then to Artisan was the one when the ship 4 4 4 tionary defines "skylark" today, the sea have always been notorious Norway where I got a job with a George "Red" Brady, AB: I love bank as fireman. Then I went to was caught in the typhoon but the original meaning of the for the tall tales they tell. There­ word is distinctly nautical. For fore, it is not surprising that the that Italian food. I can eat that Denmark and finally got an Army "Hester" and fought its way their own amusement, sailors expression "to spin a yarn" comes stuff all the time, transport out of Germany and got through the storm for three days. aboard ships would chase each from the sea. To while away the and I like all of back to the States about a year At the time, the ship almost sank and was badly battered when she other up the riggings. .Only long hours aboard ship, mariners their dishes real after I had left." finally reached the Philippines. the young,*sure-footed and high- told endless tales to amuse their well. I guess it's Waa Organizer spirited among them cared to play shipmates while engaged in mak­ the sauce that After that, Joe continued to sail The captain and company credited such a dangerous game, and sky­ ing spun yarn from the untwisted they put on the Norwegian ships until he heard the heads-up seamanship of the larking today, although it no longer rope hemp to be used for rigging. stuff that I like. about the organizing drive that the crew with getting the ship through means a romp through the rigging, The two occupations were so I married an Ital­ SIU was conducting in the Cities the storm. "I find," he sayis.Hiiat I like the still implies a light-hearted and closely associated that today the ian girl, and man, Service fleet. "I went right down expression has actually come to she sure cooks merry pastime. and got a job with Cities Service," Isthmian trips to the Far East. mean the tales that were told, and some great food, he says, "and then started work­ That part of the world is very in­ 4 4 Narbonne, an important seaport not the work that was done. all kinds of Italian dishes. ing for the SIU. That's the way I teresting, and the Isthmian ships In the times of Romans, is known to got my SIU book, through the or­ are usually good feeders and are 4 4 4 4 4 4 clean ships. The bloodthirsty pirate, whose us today for another reason: Situ­ Reid R. Burns, steward utility: ganizing drive." ated on the Mediterranean Sea, in evil deeds made the seagoing trav­ I've been in a lot of countries and While in the Cities Service fleet, "Now that I've been sailing the south of France, the city con­ eler tremble, existed mostly only tasted their food, the 24-year-old Seafarer sailed on SIU," says he, "I'm sure glad that tains a cemetery without a single in the minds of fiction writers. As but my favorite the Chiwawa, Cantigny, Govern­ I went into the Cities Service drive grave. Fittingly enough, the ceme­ far as actual evidence shows, no type of cooking. ment Camp and Abiqua. That was and got my book. It was the best tery in this once great and flourish­ pirate ever made one of his help­ Is good old South­ back in 1948. After he got his SIU move I've ever made. ing seaport contains monuments less victims walk the plank or mis­ "And it's not just the added ern cooking. I book, he began sailing freighters and chapels dedicated exclusively treated a prisoner, if he could help come from Tam­ again. "I had sailed on Norwegian money," he says, "that makes it so to the memory of mariners who it. Quite the contrary. The pirate pa, and I don't freighters before," he says, "and wonderful sailing SIU. It's all the have been lost at sea. usually treated his "guests" with think that there's so I wanted to get back to sailing other great things about the Union every consideration, as an induce­ 4" 4 4" a country in the freighters, but what a difference too. Just the Welfare Plan alone One of the most popular fish su­ ment to future victims not to resist world can beat a between the foreign-flag ships and is great for seamen. Every man perstitions centers around one of and cause the pirates extra work. good meal of the SIU ships. There was a big figures he's going to have a home the most impopular of fish—^the Far from enjoying the hazards of Southern fried chicken with the difference between SIU conditions and a family sooner or later, and cod. People living along the coast their profession, most of them dis­ trimmings. and the conditions in the Cities something like the Welfare Plan have long used the cod to deter­ liked fighting and an adventurous Service fleet at that time, but there makes it a lot easier for a family 4 4 4 mine whether winter weather will life. As soon as they had put by C. Wallace, pass, utility: I eat on was an even bigger difference be­ man because it gives his family be mild or severe. When the fish a comfortable sum of money, they the ship most of the .time when tween the SIU and the foreign- some protection, just like the Un­ run early—for example, in Octo­ retired to live safe, law-abiding I'm In a foreign flag ships. ion gives the man protection on his, ber, along the New Jersey coast, lives ashore, like any respectable port, but I always "The wages on foreign-flag ships job, so he don't have to worry instead of December — observers businessman of today—and for all eat that French back in 1947 were $60 a month about his security. It's all the take this as the sign of a bad vdn- we know, that is exactly what most pastry whenever and 35 cent» an hour for overtime, things added up that makes the ter ahead. When a dried codfish of the pirates thought they were! I get a chance. when • they decided to pay over­ SIU the tops in maritime." They do some­ thing to that pas­ try that makes it taste real sweet and different ACROSS DOWN 11. Merry 32. Made naviga­ British troops landed in Sicily Italian mainland bearing the mes­ from the baked 1. Biblical title tion map S. Nurse, in 17. Edge of deck in sight of Mt. Etna, near Catania, sage. . .The SIU hailed the Ameri­ goods that you get any place else It controls 2. 35. Sailing ves­ India 19. What ship tide sel's largest in the world. which was being bombarded from can shipyards feat of constructing Little ex­ shouldn't be 3. Sea NE of boat plosions the sea, and 30 miles south on the more ships in the first six months Crimea 22. Strain 4 4 4 37. French Presi­ 4. Heading for 9. Grand Banks 24. Link to Baltic dent, 1932-40 James Dawson, AB: I guess out east coast. To the southwest ar­ of 1943 than were built in all of hazard USA 25. China port 39. Slow, in music A 8. trip 26. Paul Lavalle's 41. Artless of all the ports that I've visited. mored units under Gen. Patton 1942, meaning more jobs for Sea­ 12. Man: Slarf 6. Duluth cargo group 43. Of first rank 13. Seat in Copenhagen, went inland 20 miles.. .U-boats re­ farers ... In Kansas City, Mo, 7. SlU gets 27. Away from 44. Kind of hair Russia good ones Wind Denmark, has appeared in the Caribbean early Louis G. Lower, a leader in the arrangement Swing about 14. Luzon native 28. Islands SE of 45. Man's name about the best in July when they sank a United Republican organization that a spar Marshalls 46. Spoil 15. Long spar 9. Waterman 29. Sea near 47. Macaw fopd. They serve States merchant ship, survivors wrecked Tom Pendergast's Demo­ 16. What SIO ship Formosa 48. Part of bldg. offers some special sal­ said on landing at Miami, Fla. ... cratic machine, was shot and killed 10. Ex-Giant manager 18. Machine shop (Puzzle Answers on Page 25) ads over there After months of battle against the in the Union Station Plaza. devices that are real WSA set-up,, the SIU-SUP voted 20. Rip 4 4 4 great. They also on both coasts to accept the RMO 21. Approaches Rome was attacked shortly after have a sort registration cards in the best in­ 23. Actress Chase 0 f smorgasbord, terests of the seamen... President midnight by 521 planes—272 26. Part of eargo with cold cuts and Roosevelt abolished the Board of bombers and 249 medium bombers 29. Demand for something due small cooked dishes that makes up Economic Warfare headed by Vice —of the US Ninth Air Force, drop­ 30. — Khan President Wallace and adminis­ ping 1,101 tons of high explosives a very tasty meal. 31. Fore-and-aft rigged boat 4 4 4 t tered by Milo Perkins, created a ... Washington announced loss of S3. New: Prefix Albert Bagley, FWT: I've eaten new Office of Economic Warfare the United States submarine Tri­ 34. Giri's nick­ in a lot of foreign ports, but my under Leo T. Crowley, and trans­ ton... In Cleveland, O., John name ferred all of the foreign functions McCarrens, president and general 36. Like a baby favorite foods are 38. Lake, Fr. of the old BEW and of the Recon­ manager of The Cleveland Plain ones you get the West Africa struction Finance Corporation's Dealer and of The Forest City 39. King's man, over in Japan. old England. subsidiaries, all headed by Secre­ Publishing Co., which also owns They have an oc­ 40. Commune, tary Jones, to. the ijew OJEW. and operates The Cleveland News, Sicily topus soup that 42. New Britain was shot fatally, by Herbert Kotastes wonderful. porta 4 4 4 brak, former general manager of Brown 46. They also have a (Bloomi'eld) President Roosevelt and Prime German and Hungarian language lot of different 49. Hawser Mim r Churchill appealed to the newspapers, who later shot and kinds of vegeta30. Hobby for Seafarers Italia... people to throw off the killed himself.. .The SIU backed ble3 with the On the beach yoke of Fa^ism in"® statement APL President William Gree/ in meal, like baby Unfasten ' " Gape -. /'j bambod shoots, that ita^te ireal gotid from the White HoiiSO wMle UN bis demand to roll back prices niid Lap over• « for>»®«€iiialiga ^.bombers dropped leaflets over the aid Kind ct light �• i' >> July 24,'1S5S SEAFARERS LOG Paye Thirteen "X-iy^ j SEAFARERS # LOG Jnly 24. 1953 'Let's Grab Him For Speeding!' Vol. XV. Ne. 15 Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union,'Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL. 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. STerling 8-4670. PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor. UERRCRT BIAND: Managing Editor, RAT DcmsOM; Art Editor, BsiiMAiai SEAMAN; Photo Editor', DANIU. NII.VA; Staff Writers. HERMAN ARTBOR. IEWIM SPXVACX. ART PERTALL. JESBT REMER, AL MASKIN; Gulf Area Reporter,-BILL MOODY. ISO Navy Hard-Timing The drastic order issued by the Navy at Inchon on shore leave is as fine an example of arined forces "chicken" as has been seen in a long time. By providing penalties of 150 days' hard labor for each 60 minutes overstayed ashore, the Navy has revealed its contempt for the rights of merchant seamen as civilians and citizens. Most revealing in'the Navy attitude is the provision calling for 14 hours a day hard labor for unlicensed men and eight hours daily for-ship's officers. Skippers, mates and engineers, it seems, come somewhat closer to the. Navy idea of officers and gentlemen and so are to be treated "leniently" in com­ parison. For some time now the armed forces' attitude toward merchant seamen in Korea has been nothing to cheer about. For months after internal disturbances in Korea, they wouldn't even let seamen ashore in Korean ports. Perhaps they were worried that Seafarers' union talk would corrupt the GIs and sailors. Whatever the reasons for the latest arbitrary action^ it's about time" that the Brass was taken down a peg and taught that seamen, too, are people. of the WEEK NMU Crews Agree SIU Ship is Tops To the Edltor: There are 28 proud Seafarers aboard the Seapender today. We have just had a number of NMU men praise the condition our ship is in and the food we eat. We were sitting at anchor for a week when this morning some crewmemhers of the Seaherald came over to this shi^, not knowing that we were under the SIU banner, hut think­ ing we were under NMU. Among the crewmemhers were the bosun, chief cook and an AB. Their t first remarks upon hoarding were on how clean and wellThe SIU's newest service for Seafarers, the placing of kept the ship libraries aboard all SIU ships is another in a long series of Alcoa has agreed on wage in­ completed a ten-week course in looked. Walking , improvements 'originated by the Union. The SIU has long creases and other benefits with "contract review" conducted by into the messheld that the job of a seaman's union goes beyond porkchops. hall, the bosun three unions representing 30,000 Local 1104 of the Lorain, O., SteelWhile fully aware of the importance of wages and overtime, couldn't get over shoreside workers in 18 plants. The workers. In addition, the stewards Simpson the Union intends to see to it that other needs are taken the clean condi­ agreements bring a general in­ were coached thoroughly on the care of too, . tion it was in. And then they crease of BMi cents and end the correct way to institute grievance north-south differentials. "The pact procedure. The ship's libraries, like the slopchest services, the welfare learned that we were SIU. 4 4 4 benefits, the recreational and service facilities in the halls When they asked us how we with CIO Steelworkers covers 17,workers, while wage reopeners Three AFL unions took to the are all part of the Union's constant effort to better the sea­ were able to keep a ship in such 000 AFL Aluminum Workers and air in picketing the two largest man's lot. After all, a Seafarer does not cease to be a person good shape, we explained that we with the AFL Metal Trades Council mountain resort hotels in New have always tried to live up to the when his watch is over.' His needs off watch are just as slogan, "An SIU ship is a clean affect 13,000 workers. The Steel- York's Catskill Mountains, Grossimportant to his well-being as his conditions on the job. The Seaherald's chief cook worker pact gives workers in the inger's and the Concord. Two small From now on Seafarers can be sure of pleasant and in­ ship." told their bosun, "You see what I south and southwest two cents planes flew over New York City formative reading matter on the ships at all times. It's some­ told you? Always the SIU ships more an hour. An additional wage early in July, while 50 station thing that is certain to be welcomed by every crewmember. are painted and clean, not dirty increase will be negotiated within wagons, cars and trucks, carrying 4" 4" 4" like ours." We then discussed the 60 days for the lowest-rated jobs banners, toured roads leading to latest changes in our respective at Mobile, Ala., and a wage study the resorts. Members of the Hotel agreements and they agreed th.ot will be made to iron out other dif­ and Restaurant Employees & Bar­ tenders, Building Service Em­ we had, by far, the better agree­ ferentials. As has been emphasized several times in the SEAFARERS ment. 4 i ployees and Office Employees LOG, this country is becoming increasingly dependent on We talked a lot about the con­ AFL Boilermakers Local 92 picketed entrances to the hotels on foreign nations for vital raw materials, particularly iron ore tracts, comparing our working rules won bargaining rights at the Con­ foot. and other metals. In recent years, US companies have been and overtime clauses with theirs, veyor Company, Los Angeles, 4 4 4 feverishly exploring in South America for new sources of and they agreed that we are way manufacturers of storage tanks, Canada's Fair Employment Prac­ ore, and the giant US Steel Corporation has, with Government out in front of them all the way individual conveyors, street sweep­ tices Act went into effect on the aid, constructed a huge steel plant on the banks of the Dela­ down the line, and expressed the ers and other heavy machinery, by first of the month. Its intent is to wish that they would get the kind scoring a decisive victory over the prevent and eliminate discrimina­ ware that will depend exclusively on foreign ore imports. of working conditions and OT independent Mine, Mill and tion in jobs on the basis of national But despite the fact that the US will be almost completely clauses that we have. Smelter Workers. Some 200 work­ origin, color or religion. It applies dependent on ore imports, not a single ore ship is building Not long after their visit, three ers are effected. to concerns within the jurisdiction of the federal government. or on order for US registry. Several ore carriers are being men from the Seaglamor also came 4« 4" 4 built for foreign, flags, and practically all ore movement into over and they also remarked on The Fifth Circuit Court of Ap­ 4 4 4 the good shape our ship was in. peals has again upheld the right of the Delaware River plant is on foreign vessels. The workers in the 18 Thompson As it was close to suppertime, we the US Department of Labor to restaurants in Chicago voted last It seems a little odd for the Government to subsidize con­ invited them to chow. They bit struction of a giant steel plant, in the interests of defense, into the delicious steaks we had obtain restitution for 468 em­ May for the Hotel & Restaurant and then to allow it to be wholly dependent on foreign ton­ for supper and the steward and ployees of the Jacksonville (Fla.) Employees, 146-70. Two montlis later they had an 18-month con­ nage for its basic raw material. Such oversight is dangerous chief cook glowed with pride be­ Paper Company totalling $56,000 tract cutting the work week to 44 in a recent court decision. The case to the nation's security. cause of the compliments paid has been fought by company attor­ hours at once, to 42 hours in six them by these NMU seamen. This neys since 1941. It has been to the months and to 40 hours in nine i t SIU ship outclasses both the NMU Supreme Court twice. The current months. The pact provides time ships by far, in respect to living court battle was on an.attempt to and one-half, a union shop, griev­ and working conditions. machinery, arbitration and The recent testimony of Patrick Walsh, a former Com­ ' We of the Seapender and of the limit the time for which Secretary ance vacations. The Thompson restau­ of Labor Martin Durkin could de­ munist operative, on the 1949 Canadian Seamen's Union SIU have a right to be proud of restitution. The violations rant employees are the first in Chi­ strike, again points tip the important service rendered to our ship, and even more, proud of mand arose from overtime work from cago to win the 40-hour, five-day the nation by the SIU in that beef. Walsh told a House Un- our Union, for we know that if 1941 to 1947 and the manner of week in a union contract. American Activities Committee that a Communist plan to this ship were under the NMU computing straight time and over­ 4 4 4 AFL truck drivers in Buffalo, halt Marshall Plan shipments on a world-wide scale was banner the conditions would be time under the'•paper company's the same as on other NMU ships. NY, ended a four-day strike recent­ payroll practices. thwarted in large part by the intervention of the SIU. Other unions and companies are ly which had tied up freight ship­ 4 4 4 At the time of the Canadian b.Qef, the SIU encountered respectful of our Union and the ments over a 50-mile radius. A criticism from well-meaning but ill-informed sources because conditions we have won. We must As a result of a check by the joint company-union announcement it helped the SIU Canadian District take over Canada's deep always be alert for any act which Wage and Hour Division of the said both agreed to continue ne­ sea fleet and wreck the Communist-run Canadian Seamen^s might jeopardize our position. Our US Department of Labor, 109 em­ gotiations for ten days and submit ployees of eight contractors on the the dispute to arbitration if agr^ Union. >What these sources didn't know w^ that the CSU Union is ahead. Let's keep it that New York State Thruway received ment could not be reached in that way. • « strike was a purely political maneuver designed to weaken better tfian $19,000 due them in time. Previously, the union had This crew also wishes to recom­ the western nations and strengthen the hand of the Soviet mend to our brothers the skipper overtime, but not previously paid. turned down an offer of a 12-cent Union. of this ship. Captain Bamberg, who One contractor was stung for $13,increase and other benefits, With all the evidence in, it's now seen that the SIU role has been a good skipper to us in 862 as payment to 71 employees. hourly but did not make public its de­ was justified all the way. And not the least of the outcome all respects, even providing beer 4 4 4 mands. The old scales ranged from is, the fact that Canadiaii sMmeri are free frwn the grip of for us on these long shuttle runs, More than 30 stewards and as- $1.50 an hour for dock men to slstani -. grievaiuiihVi'coiximitteenteii.^^ iSor.drivers. Us'if. la Plenly Of Good Books $ For MUls, But... The 1949 Canadian Beef ill �• --c .;:.:'vi:'vS^; ••;'• Pare Foorteeii SEAFARERS •- > " July LOG 19SS /. w Ic" I ri»-'. IH' [K" IK'".. IfliisHll^ piling:; S [4 > ^- >- ' y liplif. f:WsiS ; Si»S;?;. i-y- 0Pi: -v. ;:;:;:0::;:::;:Kr:::.;S:;::. The members of the MFOW are now casting bal­ lots in a union-wide, secret ballot referendum which will decide whether the MFOW will, become the 45th au­ tonomous union in the Sea­ farers International Union of North America. Affiliation was discussed with the SlU at the last SlU convention, and the MFOW started voting on June I. Ballots are available to the members at MFOW halls on all coasts. The mem­ ber checks "yes" or "no" on the ballot end seals it in an envelope. This is sealed inside an­ other envelope with the man's nome and book num­ ber, and mailed directly to a bank box in San Francisco. IK mW''" f ^ A rank and file tallying committee will collect the ballots when the vote ends. The names on the outside envelopes will be checkedJo insure eligibility, and then the voters will be counted. • iS-; •' I : 'a jrf; . V ... •• fc".' W'l V Headquarters of The Marine Firemen's Union In San Francisco The history of the Pacific Coast Marine Fire­ men, Watertendei-s and Wipers Association (Independent) is long and distinguished. One of the oldest of maritime unions, the MFOW has good claim to di*?tinction, having survived the many union-busting attacks that have been launched through the years. Now, the mem­ bers of the MFOW are voting on a proposition that would make them the 45th autonomous unit of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL, If approved, this would be,the second affilia- _ tion that the MFOW has ever made. Founded in , 1883, the MFOW received a charter'from the old International Seamen's Union back in 1892 and remained with that organization until 1937, when it broke away and became independent. The MFOW has long had . a reputation as a militant trade union organization, and under the direction of Vincent Malone, has expanded its services and facilities to its 5,000 members to almost all major ports on all coasts. In 1949, ,the MFOW opened. its newly-con­ structed modern headquarters building in-San Francisco, boasting modern office and shipping hall facilities as well as recr^tipnal facilities for its members on the beach. It also owns and operates, union halls in Seattle, San Pedro, Bal­ timore and New York, as well aii renting and maintaining modern union halls iil New Orle­ ans, Portland and Honolulu. Long Strike In 1906 The MFOW gained its first reputation for militancy back in 1906, when, with the sailors and stewards," the firemen Jiit the bricks fqr five long months. They finally won the strike and gained « rS^iSe from i$45 to $60 per month. ® By 1921, the firemen were enjoying wages of $90 per month, whbh the shipowner lockout occurred. Faced with 15 percefit wage cuts, the abolition of all overtime, a two-^watch system on deck, no/union delegates, and ^ all shipping through a ''Sea.Services Bureau" insteiad of the . union, the MFOW hit the bricks along with the sailors, stewards and longshoremen in the famous 1921 strike. That strike, as seamen well know, was broken, and firemen soon found themselves getting a flat $50 per month with no OT, working or living conditions. , ^ In 1933, the union's founder, Patrick Flynn, died. The union reorganized, got a hew charter from the ISU, and started to retrench. It had only 300 members at that time. Then came the famous 1934 strike. Firemen were getting a flat $40 per month by this time. On- May 9j 1934, the firemen, along with the sailors "and stewards and longshoremen,'hit the bricks; It was a bitter, 84-day strike; during which many seamen were killed or injured in attempts to break the strike. The firerhen gained a raise to $62.50 per month as a result and the union again began to grow. Union security was-still shaky, and so the fire­ men again manned picketlines for 98 days from October, 1936, to February, 1937. The result was a $10 raise and the vital union hiring hall clause. ' Sincq then, the. MFOW has continued its fight for Nyorkingi conditions, living conditions aboard shiiprand better wages. During World War II, thd MFOW continyed its fighting heritage. MFOW members sailed American ships through all theaters of war, and in all the major inva­ sions. Many of its members paid with their war zones. ' Since the war, the MFOW has continued to ^expand its seryices and facilities for its mem­ bers. Modeih dffice and accounting procedures now keep track of union affairs.T-R^reational facilities as well ds shipping halls'apd union paWolSiBn are available m all MlTO^ And how, the MFOW membership is deciding whether their union will become a self-govern­ ing; part of the top-organization in maritime, ^ 70,900 marine'wdrkei*v/A<v;o �SEAFARERS Jiiiy 24. 1953 • LOG Pace Fifteen V. J. Malone (left), MFOW president, and Cal Tanner, SIU Mobile port agent, look over a model sailing Ship in the MFOW's modern San Francisco headquarters. Two MFQW members (left) get their shipping cards from Stu Hunt, clerk, while JackHatton, MFOW patrolman, uses phone at the dis­ patcher's counter in the San Francisco hall. A clerk shows the MFOW's filing system to C. A. Petersen," treasurer; Sam Bennett, vicepresident, and Cal Tanner (left to right), in the MFOW's headquarters offices. James Gormley, MFOW New Orleans port agent, posts jobs on the shipping board as Antone Louis, oiler, and Frank VanPelt (right) oiler, look on. Jose Santarnera, 74-year-old dean of the MFOW's Neyv Orleans membership, studies the affiliation proposal contained in the union's newspaper. Gormley, Louis (left), and Nelson (right), sit in Gormley's New Orleans office with the union's newspaper and discuss the proposed affiliation. r Ernest "Red!' Ranisey, MFOW New York port . iagent "(right), ,A - >> ' isjlMpping counter-0 Ne^ York ,-iliall- on. Greenwicb-Sfertefc^r^ Two MFOW members' pass time between shipping calls by playing cards in the com•; f i fotlable recreation room of-the MFOW's New 'fwYork hall. , • . v.,..'> • Ranasey posts some jobs on the .shipping board; The board then slides down through the floor so members in the lounge, below ^can<see -the'jobs,' �• - r-\ - SEAFARERS LOG Pace Sixteen - -. - s . jQlr 24. 1958 SEAFARERS « A United Kingdom oil pollution committee found that the pollution spoiled beaches, injured or destroyed sea birds, fouled boats, ^shing gear, piers and quays, discouraged inshore fishing and caused a risk of harbor fires . . . The'pilot boat Sandy Hook of the New York and New Jersey.Pilots Association was placed in commission last week off Ambrose Lightship. It joins the pilot boats New York and New Jersey in service . . . Ten Government-owned cargo ships used for carrying Ship's delegate Walter Snell of military supplies will be returned soon to lay-up fleets to make way the Abiqua (Cities Service) really for privately-owned American tonnage to handle the trade. must ha\e .something on the ball, » . ii . West Germany's first post-war combined freight and passenger judging from what the crew had steamer is now under construction at a North German dockyard < to say about him. They passed a Four new foreign-flag ships, the Bow Canada, Shinsei Maru No. 3, formal resolution giving him a Werrastein and Covadonga, are scheduled to call at New York for the first time within the next six weeks. All but the Shinsei Maru No. 3 vote of thanks "for the fine man­ are on their maiden voyages ... A French engineer, Yves Bertranet, ner in which he has conducted prepared to set sail last week aboard a 15-foot catamaran for a 40-60 himself under very trying circum­ day drift-and-sail trip to Europe. stances ... a credit to the Union 4 4 4iand a real shipmate . . An SUP-eoiilraeted company,' the American Hawaiian Steamship Snell really learned the SIU Company, was assigned one of th^ two latest Mariner'-type ships ex­ ropes' fast, because he has been pected 'to be delivered in September . . . Following a world trend, with the Union for only five shipping orders in England's shipyards fell off for the first six months months. The 47-year-old Seafarer of 1953 ... US protests followed the laimching of a second tanker is a native of Ashland, Alabama, from a Danish shipyard for the Soviet Union under a 1948 contract. and sails in the deck department. AcflON Plans to form a US national committee unit of the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association are being made in response to many requests by American shipping industry concerns. The twoyear-old technical group is devoted to speeding up the turn-around time of Hiips in port. It was organized to spread information on tech­ niques and materials used in the different ports of the world to load and unload cargoes in minimum time. 4 Si t Three men were burned last week in an explosion aboard a 25-foot cabin cruiser off Wildwood, NJ, with the damaged craft being beached after virtual destruction . . . Loading on the port's piers was defended .as a "legitimate ahd essential business enterprise" by two loaders' officials in the Port of New York . . . American steamship magnates are flushing the bushes and their ships In search of a lifeboat crew to man the American boat in the annual international lifeboat competition scheduled for the Hudson Biver on Sept. 12. Last year the American entry came in just below the wake of the Norwegian oarsmen. ti t> $> ' A weekly publication covering the New York and London charter markets has been issued by Maritime Research, Inc., covering the general freight and time charter markets and the coal, grain, lumber, sugar and ore markets . . . American-flag diip activities in the Port of New YOIIE totaled 264 arrivals and 260 departures in the month of June . . , Revenues of the Port of Boston Authority passeif'the million dollar .'mark for the first time during the last fiscal year . . . Following along a well-established line. Great Lakes ore.cargo fleets are threatening to break the July tonnage loading records after fracturing previous standards for May and June eariier this season. 4i3/ 4" Harvey H. Hecker, 76-year-old skipper of a 15-foot home-made out­ board motorboat, is on the last leg of a run through inland waterways in the eastern part of the US. His itinerary included a southern run down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, across the Gulf of Mexico, through inland waterways along the Atlantic Coast, up the Hudson River, through the Erie Canal into Lake Erie and on to Portsmouth, Ohio, his last port of call. 4. 4. 4. hi it Robert W. Dill, New York stock broker, recently was named by President Eisenhower to be Collector of Customs for District 10 at New York City . . . The" oil tank steamer Phoenix, lying damaged in the Delaware River off Wiimington after a collision, has been offered for sale ... A bell from a borrowed Chinese junk, owned by an Ameri­ can, was presented by the Navy to the town of Bamegat, NJ, after the townspeople helped save the junk from shipwreck off its shores and then helped to repair the damage done to the craft. Six repair and maintenance contracts valued at $125,000 with com­ mercial shipyards in the New York metropolitan area have been an­ nounced by the MSTS. The contracts cover six ships of the fleet. 4. 4> For Hie first time in its history, the Swedish merchant marine ex­ ceeded 2V^ million gross tons in March. According to foreign statistics, 1,868 ships, a^egating 2,307,780 gros9> tons, made up the Swedish fleet on March 1. A breakdown showed that 490 craft of 614,369 gross tons were steamships; 762 were motorships of 1,829,085 gross tons, and 616 were auxiliary sailing ships of 64,326 gross tons. Burly 4; ^ 4> Another ship's delegate who is doing a good job for his shipmates is John R. Tilley of the Frederic C. CoUin (Dry Trans). Tilley took on the job of treasurer of the ship's fund in addition to his duties as del­ egate, and fur­ ther went ashore Tilley in Houston to buy books, magazines and periodi­ cals for the crew's leisure time ac­ tivities. From now on though, Tilley won't have to bother with bujdng books because the Frederick Collin, like all other SlU-manned ships, will get reading matter via the SIU libraries that will be placed aboard. Tilley, who comes from the famed football town of Massillon, Ohio, has been sailing with the SIU for nearly ten years. He's 33 years old and sails in the stewards department. t t The Seatrain Georgia gang real­ ly went into raptures over the cooking and baking of Bernard Feeley recently. Apparently in­ spired by one of Feeley's gastronomical delights, they burst into lavish prose attempting to describe his accomplishments. They de­ clared that his performance "has never been equalled by most hands, and he went the limit in producing delicate and sturdy ex­ amples of fine art in flower." They regretted to note that he jvas leav­ ing the ship and they vwere going to lose him. All that lip-smacking certainly will make it tough for the next baker who gets aboard, as he will have a long way to go to match Feeley's gastronomical output. Feeley, a native of Ireland, has been delighting Seafarers' palates for more than four years now, joining the'Union in New York on May 16, M49. He's 36 years old. Protecting Your Eyesight Eye Injuries are not too common aboard ships but when they d« happen they are usually, serious and very unpleasant. Even a minor eye injury at sea can become serious because of the delay in obtaining professional medical attention. And of course, the danger of losings eyesight should be enough to make anyone pause and think twice. A broken bone will heal after a fashion but a badly damaged ^ can be lost beyond repair. That's why it's so important to wear protective goggles for certain types of Jobs aboard ship. It*s agreed that the goggles are far from comfortable, particularly in hot'weather, but they are one of those necessary evils that offer very effective protection against a variety of eye injuries. Variety of I^ggles Available There are a variety of goggles available for different uses—to protect against heavy blows, metal or wood ^linters, heat and ultra violet rays from welding or acetylene torches, splashes pf acids and paints and so on. The standard type of cup goggle is usually useful as prote^on against a variety of hazards. These goggles have hardened glass lenses which can withstand heavy blows without cracking. If thdy are fitted' properly they offer 100 percent protection against flying particles from any angle. ^ There is a larger model of the regular cup goggle which is. designed to protect men who wear regular prescription glasses while working. Some Seafarers find these more comfortable than the standard type goggle because of, their size. Other men prefer to wear the lightweight goggles that are made entirely of transparent plastic. The^e too can be used over regular prescription lenses ahd feature very good vision and good ventilation. While not built to withstand a heavy blow they give satisfactory pro­ tection against dust, and flying particles. An additional advantage to these goggles is that they come tinted which is desirable where ^rk has to be done in bright sunlight. - Hardened Glass Spectacle There are also spectacle-ts^pe goggles with hardened glass lenses that come in a variety of sizes and sometimes with side shields. This type of goggle can be fitted to suit the individual which offers advan­ tages over the standard cup goggle. • * Where gas or electric welding equipment is used on a ship, it's neces­ sary to have special welding, goggles with properly colored lenses. In this instance the goggle is designed specifically to protect the eye from the light of the welding arc.' Or the welder wears a full-face shield that covers the entire face. . - Goggles should be worn by the deck liepartment when men are scaling, chipping, wire brushing, burning paint, sweeping dirt, particu­ larly in a strong wind, grinding, splicing wire or using strong cleansers. They are also necessary when painting or soogeeing is being done over­ head, to keep paint and cleansing solution from splashing into the eyes. The black gang would use goggles for much the same purposes, in addition to the times that they are mixing boiler compound or working in boilers. Use such tools as drills, lathes, hammers and cold chisels, welding equipment, and air hoses require protective goggles. The need for goggles in the stewards department is not a? great, but here too, any chipping and scaling, paintipg and washing overhead and use of lye or other strong chemicals for clearing drains is danger­ ous to the eyes and precautions should be taken accordingly. Poor Fit Causes Strain A common complaint about goggles is that they cause headaches and eyestrain. Many men will avoid wearing them and run unnecessary risks accordingly. But usually the headaches result from poor fit rather than defective lenses. If the goggles press too heavily on nose or fore­ head, a headache will result.' Cup goggles can be adjusted for better fit by changing the distance between the eye cups. The lens retaining rings are removed and the chain that connects the eye cups can then be lengthened or shortened according to the need. : , The plastic goggles can be fitted simply by tightening or loosening the head band. ..For greatest comfort the hand band should be slack enough around the back of the head so that two fingers can be slipped under it easily. The standard spectacle type goggles come in different sizes.' If they are made of steel frames they usually have small, adjustable nose pads which .can be adjusted with^pliers. Both the ear-piece and the angle of the goggles can be adjusted by bending to suit. Some men who wear regular prescription glasses at all times might do well to consider investing in a pair of glasses with specially hard­ ened lenses. In addition to protecting the eyes, the hardened lenses will not break if dropped on deck. This is an important consideration for a Seafarer who depends on eyeglasses, because breaking his glasses at sea might cause him considerable inconvenience. Bu Ber^mrd Sematmn One SUght BrawbmeU HOW, AINY TH/S eiu SCHOLARSHIP J ALL OP U6 Ol^HT TO TARP J DSAL SnMSiHiN'T. BOV— .A A Ar ir ijnu^ k ABOUf YOO ? J "I'M HOT SLIGIBLB -— g —— * • J Y'KHOwJ^ § B •' •-,.-1 • : • • �'~'r July 24, 1953 SEAFARERS LOG • Page SeTenteen Ends Half Century Career Of i^aillsij^ After 51 years of seafaring on schooners, coal burners and modern steamships, Seafarer Alexander Dudde, 67 years old, has reluctantly called it a day. A bad leg put a ha't to his half-century old seafaring* career, that started out with the ISU was broken. All loyal Baltic grain schooners and union men were on a blacklist, so, wound up with four years on the Dudde went to work on tugs op­ SIU's floating freight-trains, the erated by the Ontario and Western Railroad. When the heat was off Seatrains. Today, Dudde can be found in he went back to sea again, hang­ and around the SIU headquarters ing on to his union membership. hall in Brooklyn most any time, Dudde was in Beaumont, Texas, because he is one of several Sea­ in 1936 when rank and file seamen, farers who are receiving the $25 inspired by the action of men on a week disability benefit. He's the West Coast, hung up their quite satisfied to spend his days ships. Dudde recalls it as the with old shipmates in the New toughest strike he ever experi­ York hall. But every time a Sea- enced. "There was near-starvation train job goes up on the board, he on the pieket lines, and n6 money says he gets that old temptation to feed the men. We had a kind again. of a stewpot going and the men "They are wonderful ships and a would go around bumming left­ SIU schdlarship winner Charlane Holden (left) and her mother look over some quality sport shirts man can really make a very fine over meat and food from restau­ In the Seafarers' Sea Chest during their tour of headquarters. Her father is on the Korea-Japan shut­ living on them. The company wants rants and homes. When we had tle, and had not heard the good news about his daughter winning. me back, but the doctor told me some sugar there was no milk, and that I would be taking a big chance when we had a little milk for cof­ if I went to work." fee there was no sugar." In '21, '36 Strikes Once the strike was over, Dudde, like many other Sea­ Dudde's troubles were not at an (Continued from page 2) farers, had spent quite a few years end. The Communists had moved sailing ships of in to the picture and were organ­ Japan-Korea shuttle. In fact, af­ the SIU since 1941, when he start­ because we just couldn't believe it. other nations be­ izing the National Maritime Union, ter Charlane heard that she won ed sailing merchant ships. Before It all was too wonderful." fore he came seizing control of the rank and file the scholarship, she was unable to that, he had put in some time with 'Dream Come True* Into the SIU. As seamen's movement. get the good news to her father, the Coast Guard. He has always Said Charlane's mother after a veteran Union since his ship is sailing under .sailed in the stewards department their visit, "I'm slowly settling Transferred to SIU man, he has MSTS and is under radio silence. and has clearances for all strikes down out of the clouds now, and In I^bvember, 1938, the SIU was been through Dad Didn't Know and beefs since he joined the am beginning to realize that Char­ many a tough chartered, and Dudde, like many Later, when she and her mother Union. lane has actually won one of the tussle on the others who had held out against visited the SIU headquarters, she Charlane is the youngest of two first SIU scholarships. Our dream waterfront, nota­ the NMU tide, transferred his told the Union that her father daughters. Her older sister is a bas become a reality." bly the ill-fated membership to the new union. didn't know she had won the schol­ beautician, and also lives at home. Dudde Although Charlane said that she 1921 strike and He's retained his membership ever arship, and the Union immediately Charlane and her mother made "never thought I'd win one of the the equally-tough, but much more since. He sailed all through World arranged to get a message to the the trip to New York shortly after scholarships," her mother said, "I successful strike of 1936 which re­ War II, but like in the first war, ship through the agent in Japan. The 17-year-old winner plans to they learned about winning the just felt that she would get one of vitalized maritime unionism on the was fortunate not to lose any ships. attend the Richmond Professional scholarship, and made a tour of the the scholarships. I don't know how, East Coast. Dudde's seafaring life began Up until last September, Dudde Institute in Richmond, Va., which headquarters building. They were but I just felt sure that she would, is a branch of William and Mary shown all the various operations of but when it happened, then I back in Russia back In 1901 or had been working regularly, most­ 1902. At the time he was only in ly on the Seatrain runs which he College. There, she will study the Union, and the different as­ couldn't believe it." As for Charhme's father, well his 'teens and still attending particularly favored. But his piiysical therapy and clinical work, pects of the Union were explained he's still out in the Far East. "But," school, but he used to catch Baltic leg condition became increasingly which has always been her ambi­ to them. "This scholarship has my mother promised Mrs. Holden, "you can schooners in the summers which troublesome and under doctor's tion. "Before we heard about the and I thrilled," said Charlane. "We bet that we're going to celebrate carried lumber, grain and other orders he reluctantly gave up sail­ scholarship,* said her mother, "we had to make the trip to New York just as soon as he gets home after bulk cargoes in the local coasting ing. Now he is on the disability benefits list for as long as he is trade. had decided that we might be able just to- make sure that it was true. this trip." For years afterwards, up until unfit for duty. to send Charlane to one of the col­ the first World War he sailed on leges near enough to home so she "All the years I was sailing," he Danish, German and English coal- concluded, "I was thinking that could live with us, but we knew we burners as a coal passer or fire­ some day there ought to be some­ couldn't send her to a college away man. Life on the coal burners was thing for a seaman when he has to from home. The trouble was that every bit as rugged as it has been quit working. I'm certainly glad the local colleges had no cwurses in made out to be. On some English to be getting this benefit, although the things that Charlane wants to ships for example, it was four on I wish I was younger and could be study, so the scholarship certain­ and four off, with a man alternat­ sailing regularly under the fine ly made the difference." ing watches as coal passer and conditions and wages that the - Top Grades fireman. On German ships condi­ younger seamen are making to­ Graduating from Manchester, tions were generally somewhat day." Md,. high school this past June, better, four on and eight off, with Charlane had one of the top grades regular coal passers in addition to in her class. In addition, she was firemen. captain of the cheering squad, fea­ Steam And Sail ture editor of the school news­ The first US ship he sailed on, paper, a member of the school or­ he remembers, had nothing to chestra, a member of the Future commend it. .It was an old relic of Teachers of America Society, a a passenger ship, the Zelandia, member of the chorus, a member that had been built in England and of the archery team, and a member used on the England-to-Australia of the Golden M, a school society. run under com|)ined sail and Her dad has been sailing with (Continued from page 2) steam. Despl.ce this experience, Dudde suspending Fletcher without a trial found that conditions under the of any sort. SIU tanker organizers pointed American flag were far superior to English ships. He continued to sail out that this isn't the first time US vessels through the war, and that the AMEU leaders have disre*The LOG is interested in col­ in all that four year period, he was garded tlieir own constitution. As lecting and printing photo­ Fletcher wrote in the last issue of fortunate in never losing a ship. graphs showing what seagoing the SEAFARERS LOG, Friedman Then three years after the war's was like In the old days." All end, a storm of another kind blew got a three-man rump fleet coun­ you oldtimers who have any up. The old International Sea­ cil meeting together to vote him a old mementos, photographs of men's Union, of which Dudde was $100 a month raise. The action was shipboard life, pictures of a member, went into negotiations obviously illegal because the ships or anything that would with shipowners, only to find that AMEU constitution states clearly: show how seamen lived, ate the operators wanted no part of "A majority of the fleet council and; worked in the days gong the union any more. The contract shall constitute a quorum." The . by, sbnd them In to the-LOG. expired May 1, 1921, and that membership of the council is 26. V lVhether they be steam or sell, same^day the shipowners locked "Friedman ought to think twice 'itround the* turn of the denout all ISU men and crewed their before he commits any more viola­ tiiry; during the first worldships with Government merchant tions of the constitution," Fletcher war and as late a? 1938, the , trainees, • concluded, "he might find that I^OG is Interested in them all. ^Strike Collapsed Charlspe and her mother stop ai the literature rack in the LOG somebody might take action to i WaOlt^lake-.eai'p^rof thei|a i After, about- three months the spalch ^ office, while Charlane'looks^rovier t^e new SIU constitution. Ikey that piece of pie away from ygyj, gQUvehH'S-"tn^r""" ^ike.. colljip4(L.mpl»U^^mtt^ .aire 1nelliEritBanteihitg*JfcA.a^w^ 'Our Dream Is Now A Reality' AMEU Ousts VP Fletcher Olde Photos Wanted by^ L04i �•? • I> • Pace Eirhteen SEAFARERS LOG July 2f. 196r That the state of Colorado con­ tains 41 different mountain peaks more than 14,000 feet high? The lowest point in the entire state, on the Arkansas River, has an ele­ vation of 3..500 feet. Colorado is called the "Mountain State" for good reason. i a; sential elements are carbon, nitro­ gen,. calcium, phosphorus, potassi­ um, sulphur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron and iodine. a^ a> a) That a necktie is called a cravat after a type of scarf worn by sol­ diers in the 17th century? "Cravate" was the French name of the inhabitants of Croatia (Yugoslavia), who wore a linen or muslin scarf around the neck as part of their army uniform. First the French adopted the idea and later it spread throughout the world. That noon originally was the ninth hour, of the day? According to the Roman method, noon was applAd to the ninth hour (about 3 pm) reckoned from sunrise. To­ day, it signifies exactly midday by sun time. "High Noon" means the 3^ 4" 4" sun is then at the'highest point it That Seafarers will get holiday reaches in the heavens. pay for July 4th this year even though it falls on a Saturday? Pre­ That payments of benefits to viously holiday pay was due only Seafarers from the SIU Welfare if a specified paid holiday fell on Plan began just three years ago? a Sunday. New agreements pro­ More than $1.1 million has been vide holiday pay now if a stipu­ paid out in hospital, death, mater­ lated holiday falls on either a Sat­ nity and dfsability benefits since urday or a Sunday. then. 4' t t aji i aj* That copies of present SIU That if the chemical elements in agreements can be obtained at all the average human body were iso­ SIU halls? In addition. Union con­ lated and sold they would be worth tracts call for the master, chief only about a dollar? Two thirds engineer and chief steward to or more of the body is composed provide a copy to the departmental of oxygen and hydrogen in the delegates at the beginning of each form of water. Eleven other es-_| voyage. a< Good Food, Officers Make Trip A Pleasure In Easf Africa Jim Davis Bags Some Big Ones i; Some Seafarers may find their best hunting in places like Times Square, but James M. (Jim) Davis is one who prefers the real thing. Consequently, when the Robin Mowbray (Seas Shipping), on which Jim ii the steward, stopped recently at Beira, in Mozambique (Portuguese East Africa), Jim lost no time in joining a safari—com­ plete with trucks, native guides and gun bearers, and all the other things necessary to big game hunt­ ing—and taking off 150 miles into the bush. Nor was Jim's quest in vain, for, in addition to a variety of smaller game, he bagged two hippos, two lions, and a number of buffalo. Strikes Up Friendship Later, when the ship reached Port Elizabeth, in the Union of South Africa, Jim had another in­ teresting experience when he struck up °a friendship with sixyear-old Neville (Short Stop) Mandy, and found a "home away from home" with Neville's family. Learning of Neville's intense in­ terest in all things typically A r.erIcah, particularly cowboys, and to show his appreciation for the Mandys' hospitality, Jim, before the Robin Mowbray sailed, presented tJie boy with a real cowboy outfifrom America„and a pearl-handled "six shooter Talking over the Topa Topa's good trip are, left to right, seated: T. Finnerty, DM; SIU port agent J. Arabasz; H. White, OS- Standing: S. Fetrantes, 2nd ck; B. Foster, OS; Paul Whaien, wiper, T. Goncalves, eh. elec., and F. Hartson. R. Nichols. DM, took the shot. "We had a great trip, and we're bringing in our ship in good SIU style," was the boast of the crew of the Topa Topa when she pulled into Wilmington, Calif. The ship had made the run :o the Far East? and came in it's just as easy to be nice to a without one major beef. And, crew as it is to give them a hard said the crew, the reason for that time, and when you've got a happy happy state of affairs could be crew, then you've got an efficient found in the steward, the captain and good ship." Good Mate and the chief mate. The Topa Topa crew also saidFrmk Kustura, chief steward, came in for a lot of praise from that the chief mate, Frederick the crewmembers for the kind of Kusiak, was right up there with food and menus that he put out the captain when it came to being a all during the trip. Kustura said good officer. "Both of them," said he just followed the idea that good the crew, "were always re^idy with food is just as easy to prepare as a friendly word when they saw you. bad food, but good food helps keep They both had a good sense of humor, and were not afraid to a happy crew. laugh once in a while, and they rec­ Captain Good ognized the members of the crew The crewmembers of the Topa as human beings just like them­ Topa also said that Captain Lumpe- selves. ton also deserved a lot of credit. "The trip, was a pleasure," said He went cut of his Way whenever the crew, "and it was wonderful to he could," said they, "to make sail with officers like these who things pleasant' for the crew and realize how important it is. to have to see that everybody was satisfied. things running smoothly aboard He expected us to do our work, the slilp rather than trying to' hardbut he was always willing to help time everybody aboard. By being make- the crew happy." friendly and decent, they earned The only comment the captain the friendship and -respect , of all had tb aU" tHis priisb Wais," "Well, the iheir in' the 'cfdw!"' '' �July 24, 1953 SEAFARERS Paye Ninefeea LOG Seafarer Rags' Secret Of Success By E. R«y«s and Dick MarfinM By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor Many amatevrs are flabbergasted when they see a photographer using flash outdoors. Many of them probably feel that the photographer Js in such a daze that he just doesn't know whether he's indoors or out. Such is not the case, however; flash outdoors has a definite pur­ pose and final results are the proof. Synchro-sun or daylight fill-in-flash or whatever you hear it called Js the photographing of outdoor brilliant scenes so that the areas in direct sunlight are fully and normally exposed on the basis of the sun's intensity while the shadow areas facing the camera get extra light from a flash lamp. The general purpose of the method is to illuminate the principal shadow areas of sun-lighted subjects so the subject contrast can be compressed into the relatively limited contrast range of the photographic film. Shadows Get Black It's all the result of the inability of film to record detail that the human eye, with its unique accommodation powers, can perceive in the extremely bright and dark areas of a brilliant scene. Without assistance from fill-in flash or from nearby light-colored neflecting areas, film and printing paper tend to render shadows cast by sunlight as an opaque bottomless black. Studio operators usually take large bounce boards with them for outdoor location work-reflecting surfaces made of crumpled metal foil, white cardboard or a white fabric stretched taut on' a frame. Placed on a stand on the shadow side of the subject so the angle of the sun's incidence is about equal to the reflection angle, the reflector enables the photographer to see and measure the fill-in effect. Since bounce boards are clumsy and hard to transport, the amateur can't be blamed if he resorts to flash. The important thing is to control the effective in­ tensity of the flash so that shadow areas receive just enough light to reproduce like shadows. Overlighting produces a flat effect. To use the technique effectively the following is suggested: 1. The fill-in flash source must be synchronized to the camera to operate at the minimum efficiency at the shutter speeds that will be used in making the exposures. 2. The fill-in lamp should be placed as close as possible to the optical axis of the camera lens and aimed squarely at the subject to avoid confusing secondary shadows. Use A Handkerchief 3. There should be a handy method for controlling the intensity of the fill-in-flash source to put just enough light into the shadows to produce a natural and believing shadow effect. Ordinary flash-bulbs are either covered with a handkerchief to reduce the light emitted, or vary the distance between subject and flash-bulb. Another method is to use the flash^bulb without a reflector. Remember that your basic exposure is the one that is determined by the intensity of the existing light. The flash is primarily for the shadow area and does not change the basic exposure. The use of flash outdoors will put an end to the problem of subjects that are back­ lighted, will add detail to your photos and give you sparkling prints. Once you've seen the result,? obtained you'll be using it more and more. This added brilliance to your photos will be particularly noticed when shooting color. Too Much Food Brings Grew Beef One of the most common gripes on any ship, is a beef about food. Usually, it's either a beef about the food not tasting properly, or else it's a beef about not getting enough food or enough variety. However, the beef that that they were getting too much This was fine, he aaid, and there was plenty of fresh fruit to use came up during a ship's meet­ food—or at least some of the crew for juices, but would they please ing on the Western Trader did. clean up the squeezer after they The wny it worked, they said, finished? IWestern Nav.) completely reversed was that they would tell the messThe meeting deliberated shortly, the whole thing. The crew griped man that they just wanted small and finally reached the happy con­ portions, but then the cook would clusion where the cook agreed that just pile on the food anyway. he would serve small portions, The crewmembers who preferred when requested, and the crew smaller portions took the whole agreed that any men using the problem up at the meeting, declar­ squeezer would clean up after mak­ "A happy crew, top officers^ good food, and an ideal trip," is the way John Westfall ing that they didn't want to waste ing fresh fruit juice. any of the good chow the cook sums up his present voyage on the Steel Vendor. Now the only problem on the was putting out, but they just "We made 10 countries," says he, "and 24 ports, with a great crew and fine officers, a couldn't ship seems to be that the men who eat it all. ask for and get the small portions pleasure we hope will be re-^ Juice Problem get hungry in between meals, and peated often on this and other' Of course, the best part of the trip shoretime, as well as the happy are eating a number of snacks. The pantryman brought up an­ ships." has been the time spent ashore in conditions on the ship. There's no objection to this, but other problem, however, and According to John, the trip is all the different places, and the "For instance," he writes, "we pointed out that many of the men the pantryman now finds that there * one of the best he's ever made, and entire crew of the Vendor has been were in Ko-chi Sang, a beat-up seemed to enjoy orange juice and are more and more dirty dishes left "we're getting paid for it, too." kept happy by the amount of little Island, for three days. This other fresh juices between meals. for him. is the port for Bangkok. However, we found out that in four hours, at a cost of $7 for a round trip, you can see the same sights that the tourists spend thousands of dollars to see—ancient temples, palaces, market places, dancing girls, and (1) Which one of these Americans invented the lightning rod: everything you associate with the (a) James Watt, (b) Benjamin Franklin, (c) Thomas Edison? East, Nearby Cities (2) What is used to start an auto race: (a) gun, (b) whistle, (c) flag? "We found that from Tanjum (3) Five main types of combat vessels are used in the US Fleet. Priak, it takes 20 minutes and What are they? costs only 10 cents to visit Dja­ (4) Which continent has the greatest number of inhabitants: (a) Asia, karta, one of the 10 largest cities in the world. Another city, and in (b) Africa, (c) Europe? its way, the most spectacular, is (5) Name five state capitals whose names begin with the letter "A." Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There, we (6) What is the missing number from this series: 12, 42, 14, found andcnt houses, churches, 49, .... 63? palaces, and so forth that looked (7) Which of these Is not a famous name in tennis: (a) Don Budge, as If they belonged in a movie set. This is the port for'Mecca, only <b) Sam Tilden, (c) Jack Kramer? 30 miles away, to which pilgrims (8) What have the following in common: (a) clove hitch, (b) sheep­ travel from all over the world." shank, (c) bowline? "I could keep writing about all (9) Is the average depth of the Zuider Zee about (a) oae-iialf mile, the ports this way," says John, (b) 12 feet, (c) 500 feet? "but it would just take too long. This shot by Seafarer John Westfall shows Mama Sew-Sew at work It's enough to say that the trip (10) If three times a certain number, minus 47, equals 100, what is In her laipdry In Singapore. Mama Sew-Sew, says Westfall, is has been wdnderful. We're really the number? - —^.-(42uizw.Aaswers on Page 25) seeing the world, SlU-style." totore. Vendor Finds Old World Marvels Qtliz Corner SI �Pare Tweii^ S E A P A R E RSJL06 Far East Romance Run Turps Sour As Greece Victory Has Troubles Local shipyard worker in Kobe, Japan, notes the deep sash In the side of the Greece Victory, (left), before complete repairs were made in the Japanese port. Scotty Chisolm, (right), toes over the side ^in his diving gear to inspect the hull at the ship in its Port Chicago, San Francisco, berth, before the vessel contintaed on its run with a 16-foot steel patch on its side. Juir ie4. i»5s By Spike Marlin Much to nobody's surprise the Randy with the heat of Ebbets much-touted middleweight elimi­ Field patrons. All reports had it nation tournament wound up exact­ that Randy looked stihk-o but ly where it started, with Carl Humez was worse. "Bobo" Olson and Randy Turpln The American side of the elim­ as the two finalists. It took six ination was slightly more exciting. months of maneuvering and sev­ Castellani, who can fight but won't, eral contests, ranging from dreary came a cropper against Langlois, to reasonably interesting, to de­ who at least tries hard. Young, termine what everybody knew-be­ who made a career out of fighting forehand, that Olson and Tnrpin Durando, proved again that a good were the class of their department. left hook can take a roundhouse " When the so-called elimination right swinger. That left him as the contest started last January there only stumbling block in Olson's were five other contestants: Ernie way. Not Enough Artillery Durando, Rocky Castellani, Walter Here too, everything went ac­ Cartier, Paddy Young and a Frenchman named Charles Humez. cording to form. Young tried hard Before the contest was. over an­ as always, but his one punch-at-aother willing but awkward French time left-hooking wasn't adequate fighter, Pierre Langlois, has mus­ to match Olson's array of artillery. cled into the act as a spoiler. He The Hawaiian-born Swede chopped ruined .a couple of contenders and cuffed Paddy 'round and without doing anything to advance 'round the ring with his rapid fire combinations and won going away. his~own cause. • That leaves it up to Olson and Enthusiastic Hanger-On Turpin to get together and finally The European side of the elim­ decide whether the middleweight ination was settled with reason­ division will have a champion. able dispatch. Turpin first "fought" Certainly the passage of time Cartier, a hard-punching but inept hasn't helped Turpin any. Since fighter who had qualified for the the second fight with Robinson he tournament by getting knocked has fought nothing but stiffs while out by Olson and held to a draw Olson has been one of the busiest by Langlois. The fight ended In campaigners in the division. Fur­ the very first round when the ref­ thermore, Randy can't quite make eree disqualified Cartier for hang­ up his mind whether he is a legiti­ ing on to Turpin's lethal left hand mate middleweight or a lightwith entirely too much enthusiasm. heavy. There doesn't seem to be After that smelly affair, Turpin much to stop Olson from slapping chopped up Humez in a go that his way to the title he should have had the Britishers booing their had six months ago. If every cloud has a silver lining, thinks Seafarer John, Friend, then the Greece Victory, ship and crew alike, is due for a dozen trips of heavenly living after one hectic and ad­ venturous run to the Orient. pride. Three divers, dressed in with the pumps and the men work­ Along with individuals who martian gear, wearing their water ing overtime to keep it dry, the were involved in accidents helmets as gajly as any seven-year- vessel crossed the expanse of the and temperamental flareups, old with his outer-space bubble Pacific. Yokohama was the first took turns going over the port of call, 14 days out from the vessel itself played the leading helmet, side of ship to inspect the Frisco, then on to Kurikama and role in a drama of the sea early in damage. the Reports came up from Kobe, where the ship went into the year. The vessel, literally, was below that an eight-foot gash had drydock at the Mitsubishi Shipyard a keg of dynamite, and only For­ been torn in the side by the for extensive repairs to its ripped LOG-A-RHYTHM: tune's twisted smile saved It from water while the ship wasn'tbreak­ hull. look­ a watery grave. In addition, to keep the pot boil­ ing. Outbound from Los Angeles for With the divers alternating be­ ing, two messmen met with ac­ the distant shores of Japan on the low the slilp in the depths of the cidents on the unlucky trip. One grey and foggy afternoon of Feb. harbor, a ten-foot steel patch was of them slipped on a wet floor in By M. Dwyer 3, 1953, the Greece Victory ran welded to the side of the vessel the galley and fractured his skull. intosanore tlian a little trouble be­ and it was on its way to Japan with The other was luckier. While go­ fore it was fairly underway. About its Army cargo of ammunition, ing ashore in Kurikama, the To an island of spice, where everything's Pice, one-half hour after the sun had 7,500 tons of it. second messnum slipped -getting I long to sail some day. risen to its daily zenith, the Greece Shipping water in the No. 2 fuel into the launch and broke his right Where the sun shines Umg, and the current's strong. Victory, its steering gear awry, oil double bottom tank all the way. arm as a result oi ials tumble. My cares will all blow away. picked its target of three break­ Where the sand is white, and the moon shines bright, waters in the harbor of Los Angeles When the stars come out to play. and ran smack into the middle of With the breeze in my hair, and spray in the air. the trio, the San Pedro Break­ Forever I'd want to stay. water. Wounded Pride Recoiling from the blow, the ship Whenever a ship hits port, there's always a line of char­ staggered into Port Chicago, San Francisco, with a deep, though not acters ready to go abroad to sell just about anything you can fatal, wound in its hull and its think of, from souvenir postcards to haircuts. While some of them may be The COG opens this column as an exchange for stewards, cooks, honest, there are usually bakers and others who'd like to share favored food recipes, little-knoivn plenty of phonies in the crowd cooking and baking hints, dishes uhth a national flavor and the like, and, according to some of the faimi suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's chief steward Nelson on the Alamar (Calmar), one of the E. Norwood's recipe for Old Fashioned New England Clam Chowder, worst they've seen is a so-called There are times when the sea the SIU. He was one of the orig­ barber who boards the ships in the can be pretty mean and nasty, ac­ inal members, with the 41st book Panama Canal'Zone. cording to Nelson £. Norwood, issued by the young Union. After Some of the men on the ship had had some -experience with this ehief steward, and when the weath­ a while he started working ashoi'e a hotel chef, and then began "barber" during the past trips er's cold, the sea is kicking up and as sailing again during the war. through the canal. In fact, there For-Old Fashioned New England were even rumors that some of the the spray is flying, there's nothing Clam Chowder, says he, he's found that goes as well as a bowl of men who had patronized this bar­ ber, wore hats wherever they went good hot soup or clam chowder. that Snow's Minced Claras, packed One favorite, in No. 5 cans, are about , the best when they got to the West Coast he says, of most obtainable for use at sea. ports. crews in a posi­ First, he .says take about a half Bowl Better tion like that is a pound of fat i^alt pork and saute One was even heard to say that, Oid Fashioned very slowly until al the grease is "a pair of scissors and a bowl New England out. If you prefer, you can melt would have been a better way to Clam Chowder, a quarter of a pound of butter in­ get a haircut," while others didn't served piping stead of using the fat, salt pork. say anything, but would only leave hot and with Then, add a pound of minced their foc'sles after dark. s 0 m e crackers onions to the grease and continue Well, anyway, these Seafarers and bread on the to saute slowly until the onions Norwood profited by their experience, so on side. It's a good begin to color.. As soon as they the last trip of the Alamar, these start to color, add the contents of men took over the ship's meeting way to start any meal. and warned all of their shipmates Nelson's father was a man who two' No. 5 cans of mlnc^ clams not to get haircuts from this ejiarr- followed the .sea as a fisherman, and saute for about half an hour. and Nelson says he started going After that, add a gallon of water acter. The rest of the men On the ves­ to sea when his father had to cut and then add about 10 pounds of sel took the advice, and promised down a barrel and stand him in­ potatoes, either diced or sliced. not to get any haircuts from that side to keep him from wandering Simmer the whole mixture until barber. When last heard from, the over the side. "I'm 53 now," says the potatoes"ire soft., and then add Alamar was approaching the Canal he, "and I guess I've been going from 8 to 10 cans of evaporated milkrand season to taste with only Zone, and the crew was preparing to sea for the past 45 years." Nelson also was one of thO early salt and pepper;. The cbowdef ii to resist any actions taklh by the riirm' •iiivmniN, i barber. strnters-' when camr^tO^joliM^ An Island Of Spice I-, , •V Even Barbers Can Be Phony Down In Panama Canal Zone Seafarer Sam Says COMPAMES aiewMemB& •7& SKSM MBDlCAt-REl-BA^ AflHe PAVOff. If HouAREH^'DOU&rAS HOUP. PA^SICAL QOSlDIVO/^lpon'r Si&M -me fbUM. PPxyjSCrr>{ou/i' •sgz/: in CAS& ioU'S^en MA/tS-^ Am OMe �r<-w ••• • Joly 24. 195S •'•••:' '-'.; Pace Twentr-ea* S£.4F^R£RS £0(? Coils Agent On Commie Seaman To the Editor: While in San Francisco on the Portman I had my first experience of having a Commie member of the crew. This man, however, was not a member of the SIU but a former member, of the NUMCS. The Co-ast Guard was con­ tacted so I, as ship's delegate, called Tom Ban­ ning," SIU port agent for San Reid Francisco.- Ban­ ning was on board in about two minutes, and I have nothing but praise for the way he took care of the situation. He had the man put off the ship for agitating and fail­ ure to perform his woric. Not only was this utility a performer, but he openly denounced US ships and claimed he was a Commie. In ad­ dition to being put off the ship, the Coast Guard took prompt ac­ tion to reclaim this man's seaman's papers. I would like to tell all SIU men that if they are really sure that they have a Communist aboard while in 'Frisco, call Tom Banning. W. A. Reid t t Cantigng^s Food ^Wag B^ow Par LETTERS' the railway fare came to less than $5, with the rest going to our slippery friend on the West Coast. I had no choice but to shell out the dough. This fellow probably has pulled this before and may attempt to pull the same deal again. He deservws something for his efforts in seeing that my seabag got shipped to its destination, but not $7. And he got about 20 other guys on the same deal. My only reason for writing this letter is to prevent some of my buddies-^and Seafarer shipmates from falling for the same deal which roped me in. Steer clear of these fiy-by-night guys and do your business directly with reputable and dependable firms. Richard C. Siar 4" 4" i Gatewag Citg Is Paradise To GI To the Editor: While in Beaumont, Tex., on a weekend pass I had the privilege —^repeat that, the privilege—of go­ ing aboard the Gateway City, one of the Flying Waterman scows, where I met a bunch of guys I knew in Para­ dise (the outside world).-A m 0 n g the guys was Jimmy Davis, the steward on there, who treated us Beattie like returning heroes with the best dinner we have had in our lives. I want to thank, the guys on there with all my heart, for as the old saying goes, we never knew when we had it so good (being, a Seafarer, that is). Incidentally, will you see that the LOG is sent here to my Army address at Camp Polk, La.; I haven't been getting any copies. Scotty Beattie (Ed. note: Our maiUng depart­ ment is checking to make sure that your name is on the LOG's mail­ ing list.) Sticks Up For Calmar Cooking even made an attempt to tell the Army how to discharge cargo, and, I might add, he was highly sunsuccessful. To the Editor: Sargeant Manning, who is in Although a lot of seamen say charge of discharging cargo in this that Calmar ships do not feed well, port, says that the Mississippi I would like to ships that call at this port are say, as ship's del­ pretty dirty and I am inclined to egate on the agree with him. He says that the Pennmar, that Waterman scows are the best ships the chief stew­ to make this port. tMy apologies ard, J. T. Sigto Red Campbell). After this trip mon and his men I would take almost any ship. are doing a good In conclusion I send regards to job on here in Tex Alexander, the Mayor of High­ the . line of good way 90, and all the boys. food, cleanliness FaUe Honest Ed Parsons and getting ' 4 4 3> stores aboard here on the West Coast. There are no beefs on or in the steward department. The engine and deck depart­ ments are doing fine, too. We are To the Editor: in Baltimore now and hope to be The crewmembers of the Repub­ back about the middle of August. lic (Trafalgar) feel that those men H. Faile who jump ship should be made 4 .3^ 4i to realize that it is hard to get men for tankers at the last min­ To the Editor: ute as the halls The good ship Maiden Victory are too far away. arrived in Korea about two weeks Most of us feel ago and the party began. We were that there should in a place called Ulsan for a week be a stiffer pen­ Smith but for some reason we did not get alty imposed on a draw until we returned to Pusan some of these gashounds, so that for bunkers. Now it seems that they will think twice before miss­ the men who made a draw re­ ing a ship. ceived 60 won to the dollar, though Only those men who miss a ship the legal ex­ through no fault of their own change is 180 should be excused, won. However, Frank Smith this mistake was 4 4 4 corrected here in Kunsan. Upon arrival in Kunsan we were notified by To the Editor: It is with a great deal of pride the - Army that and interest that I have witaessed the towns • of Parsons* Kunsan and the progress of the Union after Chang Kang were off limits ^to nine years of sailing SIU. The men merchant seamen. A draw was ^t who founded the SIU had sound out in US money and then we standards of construction and great were notified that we were not al­ concern for the security of the lowed to have greenbacks or mili­ membership. Today a man with a book has in tary script, and no one has any his possession the equivalent of Korean won. The NCO Club is off limits to $20,000. In a few cases, some men seamen; no alcoholic beverages are slowly slipping back to their are sold to minors, feeble-minded non-Union point of view, violating the constitution and their obliga­ or merchant seamen. tions to the welfare of their Union No Free Afternoons We were given permission to at­ brothers. Having served as dele­ tend the movies inside the Military gate on numerous occasions. I Compound providing we do so at realize that the bookmen of the 2:00 PM, but since everyone works Union must never fail to recognize a full day every day we haven't the obligations of the Union or fail in any way to enforce them. yet seen a movie. As for the Union and everything The Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany should be proul to know that it represents, I've found my years they have a man like Abe Kay, the with the SIU tops; the SIU is held fourth mate On this scow to look in high esteem by the unions of the after their interests. As a matter world. F. Hartshorn of fact, this characier gets into _ 4 4 4 nearly everybody's business. He Performers Need Stiffer Penaltg Armg Hardtimes Maiden Victorg To the Editor: The crewmembers of the Cantigny (Cities Service) feel that the steward is very lax about seeing that the meat that comes aboard is of the best grade. The menus are not up to the standard of other Cities Service ships. As far as the crew is con­ cerned, the stew­ ard is actually a stranger, as he seldom comes Patriquin down to the galley to super­ vise the preparing of meals or to give the messmen instructions on what work to perform. This crew would like to see the steward replaced if he does not 4" 4" 4" bring the meals up to THe^standard of other company ships. The po­ tatoes and eggs in particular are In very bad condition. To flie Edifbr: T. A. Patriquin As a member of the Seafarers t t International Union, Great Lakes District, I would like to congratu­ late you on a fine paper, the LOG. I was wondering if you would send To the Editor: a copy to my mother, as she would This is a warning to other Sea­ like to keep up with things. Keep farers as well as a gripe against up the good work. Jame^ A. McCarley some underhanded dealings tak­ (Ed. note:We have added your ing place out'on the West Coast. I was a wiper on the Sea • Gale mother's name to our mailing when I signed off in Portland, Ore., list.) about the middle of .^pril. It was then that I got the wool pulled over my eyes, along with about 20 of my shipmates who got stung onjhe same deal. This guy driving a truck pulls up and says he'll take my bag and ship it to New York for me. It sounds like a good deal, so I tell him to send it on for me and offer to pay him then and there. He refuses the money because, he said, he did not have the scales to weigh the bags. What should have inade me suspicious was the fact that he refused to ship the bags any other way but COD. 1 didn't actually hear him say so, but he sounded as if he was from the railway. He seemed to me to be a semi-official express­ man. His truck had Hie name "Red Transfer And Storage Cp." written on it. Price Too High Anyway, when { went-to. pick up iobn "Rti" mu (right), waiter. and-Bob Admaa (cli. dcct.) my seal^ - the express people th« INi Norteia nievr movie projector fcr s lor the toM nie it:was $12. 1 was astefiad* MS: Great Lakes Man Sends Mom LOGs Warns Of Backet On West Coast There'll Be Movies Tonight Bookmen Must Be Logai To Union Old Shipmates Meet In Frisco To the Editor: While I was steward aboard the old Coral Sea for about seven months, the loquacious and elegant Johnny "Bananas" Zereis was bosun. Many a pleasant hour was spent by listening to Johnny's many fine sea stories. Once Johnny settled down on a hatch cover with his box of Copen­ hagen, all the boys would gather around while Johnny would think for a minute and then let loose with both barrels. His stories may have been a little bit hard to be­ lieve once in a while, but they were always entertaining, and were a good way to |)ass time while we were at sea. Recently, I ran into Johnny again at a meeting in the San Francisco haB. He is now bosun on the Sea Thunder, a tanker bound fbr the Persian Gulf by way of Japan and Korea. It was « pleasant meeting, and was Rood secinffldia again. Hospitaiizedf He Wants LOG To the Editor: I would like to have the LOG sent to me here at the "Veteran's Hospital in Iowa City, la. I have been here for a month due to an injury I received during World War II while In the Air Force. I have been shipping out of Galveston, Tex. Hoffman but have not heard from any of my old buddies. I sure would like 'to get the LOG to keep up on the shipping news. Eric L. Hoffman (Ed. note: Your name has been added to our mailing list; you^l get the LOG every two weelcs frcm now on.) 4 4 4. Thanks To Crew Of The Bel Snd To the Editor: I want to write a few lines, so that I can publicly thank all the crewmembers of the fine ship Del Sud. They are a great bunch. Recently, I was hospitalized in Montivedeo while a crewmember of the Del Santos. I was in the hos­ pital for a week, and then was put on board the Del Sud to go back to the States. I wasn't aboard the Del Sud more than a couple of minutes when the ship's delegate, and some of the department delegates came around to find out if I needed any­ thing. They offered me cigarettes, cash and whatever I needed. During the trip, I think that just about every man in the crew of­ fered me any help that I needed, included cash and smokes. They were all eager to help out in any way that they could. After being hospitalized in a for­ eign port, this sort of treatnaeat from the crewmembers is really something that makes a man feel good. I don't know the right words to express my appreciation to those men on the Del Sud. They were great. _ Fred Shaia 4 4 4 Seafarer Likes Life In Japan To the Editor: I'm writing this to gi\^ you my new mailing address, as I will be happy to get my name back on your mailing list. I've been here in Japan for a month now and ex­ pect to be here for quite some time. I like it fine over heie and I'm going to make it a real extended vaca­ tion. When I do get ready to go to work again it will be on one of John B. Water­ man's r'erry boats on the Yoko­ hama-Kobe run, Lipkin otherwise known on the West Coast as the lovers' run. The weather here in Yokohama is fine and opportunities for di­ verse recreation and relaxation are limitless—golf, swimming, opera, museums and girls. Up to now I haven't been able to get past the very last item, but one of these days I'll see what this golf and other stuff is all about Right now I'm completely booked up for the summer, I make the SUP hall in Yoko­ hama quite often and recommend it as the right place to meet snipmates and keep up with the sliipping situation. ~ Max Lipkin (Ed. note: We've added your new address to our list; the SEA­ FARERS LOG will be arriving rcgtdarly every two weeks from now- -.-Tr.'J' I �Par« Twenty-two- SEAFAKEAS Crew Want Cots In Gulf Waters To tiie Editor:. At a recent shipboard meeting held by the crew of the Logans Fort, the members discussed the issuance of cuts. Many of the brothers on this ship cannot understand why cots are issued in the tropics only. Surely the . Gulf is just as hit in the summer as any tropical wa­ ters, so why should the is­ Bums suance of cots • he restricted in this way.especially since the cots are aboard, to no one's advantage. While the ship was at L%ke Charies, one brother had to sleep ashore because the temperature of his roonji was 125 degrees; many other crewmembers could not sleep at all. R. Burns i 4" t Like Reading Of Dad^s Adventures To the Editor: My three children and I have enjoyed reading the LOG for the past three years, but we have had to miss so many numbers of it since my husband oniy got a LOG when he was home between trips. We have kept quite a few issues for future reference and enjoy re­ reading those too, even though they are back issues now. My husband, Aibert Rakocy, is now bosun on the Iberville. We are so proud of your article about the Iberville aiding the burning Swedish-American freighter MV Stegeholm that we are keeping this issue as one of our most precious possessions. Now. the children can show their friends this sea story _jibout their daddy's numerous ex­ citing sea adventures. Thanks from them. We enjoy the LOG so much that we would like very much to re­ ceive it regularly by mail from you. Mrs. Albert A. Rakocy (Ed note: Your name has been added to the LOG'S mailing list; you will receive a copy every two weeks as issued from now %n.) 4" 4^ if *Salad BowP Crew Takes A Beating ! f.. . To the Editor: The Alexandra is still rolling along, and just so the boys on the beach don't get the wrong idea that this ship is just a "salad bowl" as reported in the May 1st issue of the LOG, I'll give them a few high­ lights of the last few months. The old man and chief engi­ neer seemed to think that as soon as we left the States they could forget about the contract and working agree­ Moose ment. The mates and engineers turned to on un­ licensed men's work as though this was the regular procedure. When overtime was turned in'for the work they hoilered foul, but they stopped the work. Since then they have been doing everything they can to make this trip more miser­ able, as if this 40-day shuttle from Japan to the Persian Gulf, with only one night- ashore in Japan, isn't bad enough. Look Forward to Payoff It looks as if they are trying to hardtime the crew into quitting so they can pick up a bunch of aliens in Japan. We've got a good crew I on here, they all .know the score and recognize this skipper and chief engineer for what they are. We're sure looking forward to the payoff when we can show these characters that we are members .of the strongest union on,the water­ front—the SIU. In closing I'd like to say that we've been getting the LOG regu­ larly and they are getting better all the time; keep- up the good work. I'd also like to ask that some overtime sheets and rating booklets for all the black gang ratings be mailed to us at the address above. It looks like we're going to have plenty of time out here to use both. Calvin B. Moose 4^ ^ 4^ Top Crew Mans John Kulukuhdis To the Editor: The crew of the .lohn B. Kulukundis are enjoying an unusually smooth trip for these Far East waters. Credit for this must be given to a few oldtimers, like C. Lawson, Mr Townsend, Charlie Gann, Pete The Greek. A vote,of thanks is due for Brother Jarvis, who is helping Brother Lawson run the wire splicing and sea­ manship aboard. C. Aycock, the belly robber, is doing a fine job keeping the boys Quinnt happy with his excellent meal planning. Credit must be given too to all permitmen who are taking a great interest in the Union and Union activities. We are also pleased to say that our skipper, John M. 'Cotter, is tops as skipper for an SlU-manned ship and that bosun Carl Lawson is doing an excellent job. C. Quinnt i t 4i Thanks SIU For His Life At Sea To the Editor: I would like to thank the SIU for starting me on a seagoing career. I hope we shall be partners for a long time. I also appreciate the courteous representation in the Seattle hall, where I got my first ship, the Seavigil, a Liberty, sail­ ing to Tacoma, Puerto Rico and New York. Most of all, I want to thank a real Union man, Joe Melendez, who, as ship's delegate aboard the Seavigil, went to great lengths and took a good deal of time to pa­ tiently explain the rules, regula­ tions and by-laws of the SIU. Never in all my previous experience have I ever encountered a Union man as earnestly and sincerely devoted to the "betterment of his Union as Joe Melendez. I only hope that I soon will acquire some of his Union knowledge and progressive spirit. Now I am aboard the Isthmian Steel Executive as an OS, bound for the Far East on a four-month trip. It's-a pleasure to know that the men of the SIU are my'ship­ mates and that such a Union or­ ganization as the SIU is behind me. Bob Ferguson ^ DoesnH Want To Miss Ang LOGs To the Editor: I would like to inform you of my new address in Puerto Rico. Will you kindly keep sending us your very much iiked SEAFARERS LOG to the new address. Incidentaliy,. I have mi.ssed getting copies of the LOG for the past month. Will you please send copies of them to me. Pedro Jimenez (Ed. note: We have noted your change of address on our mailing list; the back issues of the LOG which you requested are on their way to you.i LOG JtOs 84; MSS I-'T -E R S Money Exchange Bates Listed The fdilowlng is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of July 23 and are Subject to change without notice. England. New Zealand, soutli Africai $2.80 per pound .aterllng.. Australia! $2.24 per pound sterling. Belgium; 80 francs to the doUar. Denmark! 14.49 cents per krone. Prance: 390 francs to the dollarGermany: ^.2 Marks tb the dollar. Holland: 3.80 guilders to the doUar. Italy: 629. Ure to the doUar. Norway: 14 bents per krone. Portugal: 38.79 escudoa to the dollar. Sweden: 19.33 cents per krone. India: 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 30.2 cents per rupee. Argentina: 14.3 pesos to the dollar. Brazil: 9.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay: 92.63 cents per peso. Venezuela: 20.89 cents per bolivar. Anti'SIU Chief Bips Out Badio the bar before and they have their doubts of ever seeing him again. Two or three oldtimers hang around there now who will never have another payoff, but Duke and Johnnie are just as nice to th^m as to a fellow who has just m,ade a Persian, Giilf payoff. I believe I have been in most of the bars from Portland, Me., to Seattle, Wash., but I have to say that I believeSDuke's Bar is the squarest. ^ T. W. (Slim) King 4" 4' 4' Finds Shipping Good On Coast V To file Editor: Throughout this entire trip on the Sweetwater the chief engineer has been very uncooperative. He is directly responsible for the con­ dition the ship's radio is in at the present tirpe. On April 27 he ripped out_all wires and other equipment pertaining to the radio. The OS who was on the 8-12 watch saw this. On May 15th he ordered the third assistant to take the fans out of all the rooms. The reason he gave for this action was that somebody, he claimed, gave him a little back talk. However, after he was told that action would be taken,, he left the fans alone. Stalls on Repairs He only made necessary repairs after many entirely useless argu­ ments, and after the crew went to the captain to gaid this point. It has been found that the chief is definitely anti-SIU, and talks against the Union every chance he gets. The entire engine depart­ ment claims he has made things unpleasant for each of them at every opportunity. Frank Tokarchuk To the Editor: Well, the good ship Irenestar (Maine) signed on again in Longview, Wash, last month for the run to Japan and, we hope, to slvuttle again. During our last trip we were out for six months and four days. When we paid off in Coos Bay, Ore., on June 8th there was not To the Editor: 4> t 4i» a single beef. I want to give a boosC to two We still have a feiiows known favorably to prac­ few of the old tically any SIU man who ever crew from last sailed out of Baltimore. They are trip on here. Pat To the Editor: Godwin Duke Summers and Johnnie. Fox, who was I am just sending a few lines to O'Connor who own and operate ship's delegate and did a wonderful the' Larriane Tavern, known as job, stayed on and has that position let all niy old friends know that I am now on the ; Duke's Bar, at 14 again. We also have the same fine Mankato Victory, ! North Gay skipper, Captain Krantz, so all in a fine ship with Street, just un­ all I think it should be -another a fine crew There der the Union good trip. are no beefs on hall. I don't see why more of our good this ship. They are both SIU brothers don't stay out on the We are at the natives of Balti- west coast, as some times it seems present time en­ m 0 r e. Johnnie rough to find men who want to joying some good was a close ship. If shipping is that good, it weather, a li d friend of Babe looks like a good place to ship out, shore leave in Manning Ruth, as his kids to me. King. Japan. sapdlot baseball Robert M. Godwin I would like to hear from my team used to play St. Mary's team, old friends. and shipmates and 4. 4i 4' once a week while the Babe was would answer any letters they send there. my way, so drop me a few lines in Duke, in his day did quite a bit care of the SIU hall in San Fran­ of fighting as a light heavyweight cisco. ' with some of the top men in his To the Editor: Michael M. Manning class. Bravo to the. Se'afarers Inter­ 4^ 4" 4Easy Touch national Union for their -ScbolarAnyone who spends a, few dol­ ship Plan, awarding scholarships lars with* them can always borrow to the most deserving of the Sea­ room rent or the price of a meal farers' children. That is a great To the Editor: ticket after the joints on East Bal­ idea. timore Street have relieved them Then, too, your method of choos­ The crewmembers of the South­ of their dough. Anyone with a ing the winners was fair—an able, land (South Atlantic) would like to shipping card can always get cab impartial committee to select the thank the Union and Jeff Morrison, fare to the ship an! money for best on a competitive, scholarly Savannah port agent, for the quick laundry or any other necessity, basis. Good luck to all of you. action that we got on our beefs even though he has never been in I. Tourian while in that port. He went right to work on our beefs, and got us complete satisfac­ tion on ail our requests, inciuding new mat­ tresses, new springs, and straightening out Baker all OT. beefs and the completion of all repairs heeded. We got quick action all the way down the line. *•; And so, we extend our thanks to all concerned, even though this letter may b,e a little bit late in coming. ^ E. L. Baker nuke's Bar Gives Men Square Deal MankatoVictory Has Fine Crew Praises SIU For Scholarships Crew Appreciates Quick SIU Action A Local Belie in Pakistan 4^ 4^ t Thanks Members Who Gave Blood Seafarers Dave Dennely and Victor Joseph ppsc/ with 3 shy local belle abo^ buihboat while they wer3 in Chaldhi Pa|^tan.^;^^ J^^ Migro supplied the picture of the cosy little group. To the Editor: 1 would like to thank the ten Seafarers, listed in the Wilmington port report in the June 12th LOG, for donating their blood to pull me off the rocks of a surgical room. I am afloat again and pro­ ceeding at half speed. ^ I hold the deepest feeling of gratitude for these men, and to the SIU go my sincerest thanks for truly being the Brotherhood of -the -Sea.N ;•• • i • • •'. WliHam J. GilUek ^ - .-i �J«ly ti*1iSt SEAFARERS LOG Pafs TvcB^-ibiM The Bermuda^^ ^Isles of Devils' Visitors to the pink-tinted sands and the crystal grottoes of the Bermudas, now a mecca for tourists and honeymooners, may well find it hard to believe that anyone could shun this island paradise. Yet such is the power of the mysterious sea, and of the legendary superstitions which have long sur­ rounded it, that for mShy years mariners dreaded the thought of setting foot upon the Bermudas' shores. The Bermudas, these early seafarers believed, were the "Isles of Devils," inhabitated only by witches, demons and the disciples of Satan, and their COTOI crust was so thin that anyone who stepped upon it would immediately plunge through it and plummet into the fires of Hell. Discovered In 1515 So strong was this belief, in fact, that although the islands were discovered in J.515 by a Spaniard, Juan de Bermudez, it was not until nearly a century later—in 1609—that the first white men populated them, and then only because they had been ship­ wrecked. This group of, British colonists was -led by Sir George Somers, and for many years afterwards— .while they were ruled by a chartered company— the islands were known as Somers Islands. In 1684, the islapds were-acquired by the British crown, and today still retain their status as a crown colony. Consisting of over 150 individual coral atolls, lying about 050 miles southeast of North Carolina, the Bermudas cover some 21 square miles and have ' a population of approximately 35,000 people, of whom about 60 percent are Negroes. Having no industry, the Islands derive the bulk of their revenue from the exportation of bananas, vegetables, lily bulbs and flowers, from customs receipts and from the many tourtists to whom they play host each year. Have Old World Charm Chief among the Islands' tourists attractions are their climate, their beautiful scenery, and the Old World, 17th Century charm of such places as St. George, their oldest settlement. The placid, unhwried way of life found in St. George is typical of that found throughout the is­ lands with the exception of Hamilton, the capital, where a quicker and more modern tempo prevails. The Islands aire particularly attractive to vaca­ tioners who delight in the sports'and recreations of the sea, and are famous for their bathing and boating, and for the opportunities they offer to ex­ plore underwater caverns in diving helmets or fish for bonefish, wahoo, tuna and marlin. -'3 Before World War II. the only motorized vehicles on the Bermu­ das were taxis and a few busses. Since the war, small English cars have been permitted, but bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, as shown above, are still the most popular modes of conveyance. Among the foremost of Bermuda's attractions for visitors are the coral grottoes, such as the one shown at the right. But early mar­ iners refused to visit Hie islands because they thought the grottoes were filled with witches and de­ mons. m �far* Twanir-tetir StA'FAitERS VO'G' ... DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS ... MARORE (Or*), Jun* «—Chairman, Zorn; Sacratary, V. Walrath. George Mattair was elected ship's delegate by acclamation. Vote of thanks went to several members of the steward depart' ment. Water is rusty. Captain is not living up to the agreement: OT is not equal. Watertight doors need repairing VENORE (Ore), June 7—Chairman Vernon Wilson; Secretary, L. R. Hicks Captain stated that he is not allowed to exchange washbasin amidship for the broken one in dayman's foc'sle. Mo­ tion was passed to have each man do­ nate $3 for a wreath for deceased brother. Ship's delegate will see about new wringers for the washer. Patrol­ man will be contacted on broken wash basin. from portholes. Ebctra books will be do­ nated to seamen's missions in Africa. Care should be taken of linen and cots. Messhall should be left clean at. night after cards. Anyone wanting a special dish should see the steward or chief cook. FRANCES (Bull), June 1—Chairman, Frank Cornier; Sacratary, J. L. O'Rourka. Ship's delegate was told by the captain that milk could not be obtained in Puerto Rico because it was not pasteurized or approved.. There is a dispute about un­ equal overtime. Captain will be con­ tacted about having the library shifted to the laundry: lockers will be put in the library's place. Purser will be con­ tacted about proper time of paying off. ^Cau'Shaker^ Have No OK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from SIU headquarters to collect funds. The National Foundation for Infantile Pa­ ralysis is the only charitable organization which has re­ ceived membership endorse­ ment. Funds for this cause are collected through normal Union channels at the pay-off. Receipts are issued on the spot. fore the next voyage. Crew la not to sign on' untU repairs have been made: patrolman In New York wUl be notified on this. More Ice cream should be or­ dered. Patrolman should check food stores before the ship sails; first aid kit should • be InstaUed in the engine room. Better grade of hams should be ordered, as weU as a better stock of JeUles and jams. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriars), June 20—Chairman, A. Padu; Secretary, P. Jokibuk. Repair list will be made up and handed over to the patrolman. YORKMAR (Calmar), June 8r-Chalrman, Carl E. GIbbs; Sacratary, Kurt Bar­ man. There is not enough variety in the food. Cooks' quarters are below standard. Next crew should not sign on until the ship is properly stocked with food and gear. Foc'sles should have locks installed. New fans will be ordered and old ones overhauled. Screens for portholes and doors will be ordered. There is not enough hot water. Stew­ ard will see the captain about getting fresh supplies in the Canal Zone. Hooks will be installed in room doors, shower, toilet and meat box doors. Lava soap should be checked. Varnish for doors will be ordered. man at (he payoff for the ship's fund. Radio is to be turned off at mealtime. Feet should be kept off benches in the messhall. Men on deck were cautioned about going into tanks before they are gas-free or without a man standing by. SOUTHLAND (South Atlantic), June 5— Chairman, James IT. Hannars; Secretary, Louis Tliiay. Repair list will be mads up. It is not possible to get tim li­ brary exchanged. There is a balance of $68.34 in the ship's fund. Boyne was elected ship's delegate. Motion was passed not to have the steward order any more pigs ears and tails.' Anyone working on the crew's radio without the ship delegate's permission will be penal­ ized. There should be better food and more variety in the night lunch. Steward reported that he didn't receive the full order of fresh stores in Norfolk. Ha thanked the crew for their menu sug­ gestions. ROBIN DdNCASTER (Seas Shipping), March 7—Chairman, E. Nooney; Secre­ tary, William S. Claymore. Library will be closed in South African ports. P. Moreni was elected ship's delegate. Dis­ cussion was held on the proposed SlU HEYWOOO BROUN (Victory Carriers), housing project. Regular checks of the June 21—Chairman, David A. Ramsey; blower equipment should be made by Sacratary, William Alvaro. Delegates will the electrician. EJJectrician agreed. Watch see the captain about getting a new wash­ is to be more careful of the percolators. ing machine. It broke down twice since Cots that will be issued should not be it wasj-epaired in Houston; Cots should left on deck, where they could be dam­ be returned to rooms. Everything else is STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), May Si- aged while the ship is being unloaded. in good order. Chairman, J. Shipley; Secretary, E. M, Each cot will be marked when it is is­ Viliapoi. Ship's fund should be do sued, so those that are negligent with of the mall. Two men missed ship. Chief TRINITY (Carres), May 13—Chairman, noated to AMMLA. Slopchest should be their cots can be identified. engineer will be contacted about the SEATRAIN TEXAS (Saatrain), June 20 Dan Shaahan; Sacratary, H. Gallagar. better supplied. Patrolman will speak condition, of the water. Lounge and mess­ —Chairman, Frank Prazalar; Sacratary, Ship sailed one man short. James Broome to the captain about proper medical at LOGAN'S FORT (Cities Service), June should be kept clean. Reading ma­ James L. Alien. Chipping near sleeping was elected ship's delegate and a balance tention to the crew in the future. Ship's 11—Chairman, R. Burns; Secretary, R. hall terial be returned to the library quarters has been stopped, so watch can of $29.40 in the ship's fund was turned delegate will see the patroAnan about H. Owens. O. Bartlett was elected ship's after itshould get their rest. Rollers for the washing over to him. Patrolman will be con­ has been read. having the ship fumigated. Electricians delegate. Lake Charles patrolman will machine are needed. Crew should avoid tacted on the engine department beef asked that bunks and lockers be changed be consulted about using a different that the watch standees be assigned a WACOSTA (Waterman), no data- using the washing machine between 5:00 separate around because of the lack of ventilation, brand of milk and the issuance of cots. foc'sle. Repair list will be made and 8:30 PM as it affects the pressure Chairman, Alien J. Friend; Sacratary, R. Each man is to clean the washing ma- Hernandez. Union should be contacted in the showers and men will either out and given to the master and the ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), May 3— c'lUne after using it. chief engineer .before arrival. Patrolman Animal hides, about getting innerspring mattresses for freeze or be cooked. Yarbrough; Secretary, Chairman, W. which give out an offensive odor, should will be told that the master is inspectthe crew. Every man should clean the NICHOLAS C. H. (Trident), May 18— washing machine after using it. Books be kept away from messroom and quar­ Chairman, Lonnia Cola; Secretary, Irwin should returned to their proper place ters; ship's delegate will contact the iHlP'C Anderson. There is a $13 balance In the Instead be loading master at Texas City about this. of leaving them around. ship's fund. It was decided to get a new Fans, wind chutes, screens and mat­ 11 washing machine. A'hy recurrences of tresses are needed. There are beefs on PURPLE STAR (Traders), June the conduct of sailing day wiU be severe' the salty bacon. Steward wiU take care ly dealt with, according to the ship's Chairman, John Ward; Sacratary, W. J. of this, and also try to get more fresh and engine delegate. Minor matters, Diliman. Motion was passed to help the fruit. The firing of one man will be re­ keep the crew's mess clean. By ferred to the patrolman. Each depart­ John Whited. One of the best and such as cleaning of glasses, use of the messman talking to the last crew, the crew could ment will take a turn cleaning the laun ing lockers without a brother presenC smoothest trips this ship has ever made. toaster, were settled satisfactorily. readily gee that they made one of the dry and companionway; poop deck is to Laundry soap is to be left in the laun­ All hands cooperated splendidly. Cur­ dry on the shelf. most awful trips in SIU annals. It was be swept daily. IBERVILLE (Waterman), June tains and rods for forward portholes arc decided this trip will be much bet­ ' in the messroom and will be issued by Chairman, R. M. Guito; Secretary, E. B ter. Wethat a very good crew and CAMP NAMANU (US Petroleum), Juna the steward when there is time' to put Rhoads. Motion was carried to concur also a nicehave LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ 14—Chairman, of officers. N, A. Huff riars), H. James; Secretary, R. them up. This will prevent having to with Azalea City, to have the dayman was elected gang no data—Chairman, ScoHy Berry, ship's delegate by acclama­ close porthole at sea m not weather moved from present quarters, which are tion. There was $29 left In the.jjhip's man; Sacratary, Roger L. Hail. Ship's Bascembs. There is no change in the too small, to the bosun's quarters. There water situation. One man joined the ship because of the light on the foredeck. delegate wUl find out about getting draws In Japan as bosun. Union will be con­ Vote of thanks went to the steward de is S112.81 in the ship's fund. Vote of fund by the previous crew. in US currency in the Far East. Steward tacted on water. <' Patrolman in New partment ^ for fine service. Situation of thanks went to the steward department and patrolman will get together about ANNISTON VICTORY (South Atlantic), having steak twice a week. Someone is York will be told of the acting third shore gang will be setled with patrolman. for cooking, baking and cleanliness. May IS—Chairman, A. O. Nail; Secre­ Steward thanked the crew for keeping June 6—Chairman, Bob Miliar; Sacratary, spitting in the scuttlebutt. Laundry is mate's union activity. the messhaU in fine shape. Chief cook Vernon L. Porter. There is a balance not being kept clean. Delegates will tary, John Whited. All hands cooperat­ ing splendidly. Joseph Busalacki was invited suggestions on menus. Depart­ of $2.70 in the ship's fund. If it is make up repair lists. SUZANNE (Bull), May 24—Chairman, ment delegates will make up repair lists. learned who is carrying tales topside, he elected ship's delegate by acclamation. Arthur Patrin; Sacratary, Donald T. Her, June 1—Chairman, Scetty Barryman; will be brought up on charges. All data All hands were asked to cooperate in llhy. Two men paid off in Puerto Rico. ALAWAI (Waterman), June 28— pertaining to the launch service beef in Sacratary, Roger L. Hall. Hospital needs Discussion was held on the awning, on keeping washing machine, messroom and painting and new mattresses. Ship's dele­ tablecloths', ice cream, bread. Steward recreation rom and launury clean. New Chairman, Arthur Rummel; Secretary, S. Inchon. Korea, will be turned over to the gate will try to get draws in US money. life jackets will be given to those need­ Kwiatkowski. S. Kwiatkowski was re­ said only passenger tablecloths are There should be faster service from the aboard, elected ship's delegate and received a ing them by the chief mate. galley at mealtimes. There should be spreads. so the crew is eating off bed June 13—Chairman, J. E. Nordstrom; vote of thanks for his past good work more night lunch put out. with a larger . Sacratary, John Whited. One man as delegate. Any member caught pilfer­ vsirlety of cold cuts. There Is a $1 de­ missed ship in Trinidad: he will be re­ ing cargo or ship's stores will be BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Service), posit required for door keys; this is re­ Juna ported to the Union. This is a very good brought up on charges. Members are 21—Chairman, J. Phillips; Sacra­ turned when the keys are turned in. crew. Steward will try to get new pil­ to take better care of cots, return coffee tary, H. Utrahll. There is $31.50 in the cups to the pantry and help keep the lows, as the old ones are shedding. In­ ship's fund. Progress is being made on side of lockers should be painted, as they ship clean generally. Deck department STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), no data the requests for painting and repairs. are rusty. Members were warned to be should use outside passages going onto patrolman for clarification and advice In —Chairman, J. King; Sacratary, A. Bro- Crew was asked to familiarize themselves the bridge, except during foul weather. the States. Recommended repairs were dia. Engine rooin door should-be bolted with new stations. Brother Genron was sober at the payoff. discussed. on the starboard aide, to prevent the elected deck delegate. BULL RUN (Mathiasan), June June 14—Chairman, Bob Millar; Sacra­ MARIE HAMILL (Bloomfletd), May 11— Chairman, J. H. Parkas; Sacratary, T. tary, Henri J. Robin. - All repairs that noise of door slamming while men are ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Juna 21— sleeping, and also to keep the heat out Chairman, W. M, Cousins; Sacratary, J. MacTaggart. H. McCuUough was elected could be made were taken care of: oth­ H. Brandon. G. Stropich was elected ship's delegate. Steward will order dif­ ers will be made in the States. Steward of the passageway. Larger fans and a Chairman, Jamas Hand; Sacratary, Jack ship's delegate. Washing machine needs ferent brands of ice cream and coffee. asked that all extra linen be turned in new library are needed. Wiper is re­ Groanar. One man left ship in Trini­ to cliian the electricians' room dad: patrolman will be notified. Steam repairing, as well as the coffee urn in Coffee urn will be repali'ed. Union will and that foc'sles be left clean for the fusing and shower; patrolman will be contacted. pipes will be taken care of. the crew pantry and the galley range. crew. Steward department got a June 7—Chairman, P. P. Burleson; Sac­ be contacted about man who missed ship. new vote of thanks for the good job they PAOLI (Cities Service), Juna 21^ ratary, R. M. Bintiitr. Ship is very filthy JOHN B. KULUKUNDIS (Martis), June have done this trip.^ Day workers in all ROBIN KETTERING (Seas Shipping). Chairman, R. Burnsad; Sacratary, W. In general: food could be much better. 21—Chairman, L. C. Lawson; Sacratary, departments and watch standers off March 23—Chairman, Charles Lea; Sacra­ Matthews. Mate will have passageways Each, department will make up and turn F. Aycock. Everything is running watch were asked not to drink up all tary, J. C. Howard. There is $24.67 in and room decks painted. There is a in a repair list. Some of the meat is there are no beefs. Doors the watches' coffee at night. Chief elec­ the ship's man. At the payoff, each man $13.91 balance in the ship's fund. A new old. Galley, messhall and pantry are shipshape: be kept locked in port. Sanitation trician complained that his overtime will contribute $1 to pay the electrician repair list will be made up and given to filthy. Scuppers in the pantry are stopped will will be maintained all times due to sheet was not marked okayed or turned for running the movie niachine. Pa­ the captain. All brothers are to be prop­ up: plates and drains are filthy. Ship the hot weather. at Clock in the crew down, and that it is constantly in the trolman will be contacted about a larger erly dressed in the messhall. Performers storeaJn general are short. If this clean-' messroom possession of the first engineer. Patrol­ drain in the wash room. Laundry drain will be taken care of at the jiayoff. ing is not done, patrolman will be noti­ is in Japan.will be repaired while the ship man will be asked to check black gang's needs a plug; laundry should be cleaned fied. overtime; no one is to pay off without up after use. Coffee cups are to be re­ EVELYN (Bullh Jun* 8—Chairman, EUGENIE (Oro), June 14—Chairman, R. his okay. turned to the pantry sink. Steward de­ W. Wesley Etty; Sacratary, H. Wastphall. STEELORE (Ore), June 14—Chairman, McCuiloch; Sacratary, A. D. Williams. partment got a vote of thanks for the Patrolman's attention will be called to D. H. Garriguas; Sacratary, W. R. Mac- Bosun left ship with an okay from SUP ARICKAREE (US Petroleum), May 17— good food. the master for calling the steward all Donaid. Motion was passed to have the agent: another man who missed the ship Chairman, Olav Raiasan; Sacratary, Lao June 1—Chairman, William Jenkins; kinds of names and hollering at him like water pressure in the showers adjusted. will be brought up on chatges. Discus­ M. Stabak. Ship's delegate wUl see if Sacratary, J. C. Howard. One man missed a Comanche Indian. Vote of thanks and There has been no hot water for a week. the captain will accept all surplus Japa­ ship in Durban; one man missed ship in confidence were given to the ship's dele­ Captain says orders from the company nese money on leaving port. Abbas Hus­ Capetown. Repair list will be made out gate for a job well done. Vote was and the Government of Venezuela pre­ sein was elected ship's delegate; he will and turned over to department heads. taken to get a new library. vent the crew from going ashore. There ask the. captain to let Sparks post a news is not enough night lui ch, which is slop­ bulletin on the crew's board in the PAIRLAND (Waterman), Juna 14— pily prepared. Steward will put out messhall. Since the ice box is not in Chairman, Jack Williams; Sacratary, more. god condition, the ice cream is poor. John Spring. One man is in sick bay; Vater is quite rusty; tanks will be he will see the doctor in Honolulu. Stew­ cleaned in Japan. BLUESTAR (Traders), June 9—Chair­ ard department got a vote of thanks man, Chaster Rittar; Sacratary, Louis E. sion was held on screen doors and port­ from all for a job well done. Captain and MARGARET BROWN (Bloomflald), June Mayers. Draw lists were handed in. holes. No unauthorized people should chief mate have terrible dispositions to­ 14—Chairman. G. D. Reagan; Sacratary, Ship's delegate will see about getting the be allowed in passageways. wards the crew. Deck department D. B. Patterson. Patrolman will be con­ Mattress covers are needed for the new should take soiled lin^ up forward and steward department head and shower painted. One man will be brought up ROBIN SHERWOOD (Seas Shipping), tacted on overtime. Repair list will be mattresses. not throw it down. Coffee cups shonld on charges. Repair lists win be made June 19—Chairman, Wallace; Secretary, made up before the last European port be retiurned to the pantry; pantryman is up. turned over to delegates and given Thomas Williams. There is a $3.78 bal­ is reached and mailed to Galveston. A ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Seas Shipping), doing a good job. so all should help keep to department heads, so that those re­ ance in the ship's fund. Only the crew copy of the list will be given to the April 19—Chairman, J. J. Da Vlto; Sac­ the pantry clean. Repairs should be done pairs that can be taken care of aboard should be allowed in passageways or be aptaln. chief engineer, steward and one ratary, O. W. Guernsey. Washing ma­ at sea; major repairs will be listed and ship can be done. Men using the fidley allowed to use the washing machine. kept in the file. Nothing has been done chine should not be used after 8:00 P.M., handed to department heads. Washing to dry clothes should not bang the door, Ship's delegate will contact the captain about repairs, the quality of the stores so brothers who have the room next to machines will be repaired by electrician as men are sleeping. Messhall chairs about launch schedules. Performers who is very poor and the slopchest is badly the laundry can sleep. New washer will and deck engineer. are not reserved. Souvenirs will be persist in these actions will be brougTit supplied. IVashing machine needs parts be used for white clothes only. Men sold Oil the outside deck, in Japan, un­ up on charges. Delegates will keep a for repairs. PORTMAR (Calmar), Juna 7—Chair­ who want special menus should ask the less we are out at anchor. All outsiders record of the times that the brothers steward, and he will see that they get man, G. A. Raid; Sacratary, L. W. Lewis. ALAMAR (Calmar), June 21—Chairman, them in .a few days. should be kept out of midship housing. have had to wait all day for draws: ac­ Motion was passed to keep a record of Pantryman should take it easy" on drink­ count will also be kept of every foreign B. Snow; Secretary, Chester F. Just. No data—Chairman, J. J. Da Vlto; Sec­ sailing time and late meals, so overtime ing glasses and crockery and stop break­ port where the purser sells wearing ar­ Messroom and recreation room were retary, E. M. Bryant. Crew were not co­ for delays cannot be disputed. Food painted. Patrolman In Long Beach operating in the request not to use the seems to be getting steadily worse and ing them. Fresh bread should be put ticles and tobacco to port officials. warned the chief engineer about work­ dryers in the laundry after 8:00 P.M. patrrlman will be notified of all bcbfa out each day. ing on winches. Motion was passed to Discussion was held on getting the laun­ in t. e next port. Company is cutting AZALEA CITY (Waterman), June 21— see about using the spare room, now dry. messhalls and rooms painted. Every­ Items out of requisitions. Meals are not STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), May 16 Chairman, Paul L. Whitlow; Sacratary, —Chairman, K. Lopez; Secretary, H. St. Eddie O'Rourka. A 8.50 deposit will be serving as - the ship's office., for a room one should be quiet in the passageways prepared very well and several times for two men in the steward department. at night. The purser is not giving satis­ they have been late. Cooks will go by Germain. C. Hughart was elected ship's left for keys. More care should be The spare room on the boat deck could factory medical treatment. messhall clocks hereafter; messroom delegate by acclamation. OS, wiper and taken of the cots. All lockers should be be used for an office. Food situation 14b data—Chairman, R. J. Blake; Secre­ clock will be fixed. messman should get together with the checked and repaired. Suggestion was hasn't improved; patrolman will be asked tary, ship's delegate to make up a cleaning made that more salad plates and side to check stores coming E. M. Bryant. Each department aboard, as there delegate wiU make up a correct repair FELTORE (Ore), June 14—Chairman. schedule for the recreation room and the dishes be secured. Men coming back oit laundry. If the forthcoming draw is not board should not make unnecessary noise seems to be a shortage. list. One man missed ship and two went E.,A. Boyd; Secretary, Robert J. Landry. There was no shore leave in diile by in US currency, a letter wU Ibe sent to at the gangway. Messhall and pantry to the hospital. Dismission was held on GEORGE UHLER (Southern Steamship), the repairs left over from the last trip. the captain's orders: anyone going ashore headquarters. should be kept cleaner: cups should be June John Garrison; Sac­ will be logged. All shower rooms • and put back In place after use. Those using ratary,14—Chairman, Carl E. Simpson. Headquarters the recreation room need to- be cleaned ROBIN GRAY (Seas Shipping), Febru­ the laundry should keep it clean. Cof­ will be notified about man who failed to GOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities Service), and painted. fee should be left for the night; those ary 22—Chairman, J. W. Logan; Secre­ rejoin the ship. The ship was not prop: no' date—Chairman, Arthur E. Sanders; tary, Frank M. Collins.' Three new fans who want some can malce it for them­ erly stored, which made things difficult Sacratary, Myers. Milk situation on the REPUBLIC (Trafalgar), Juna 28— were put aboard: laundry room drain is selves. for the chief steward and chifcf cook. southcj-n end will remain, the same; there Chairman, Frank Smith; Secretary, Wal­ still not working. This will be checked. Shortage ot coffee was discussed. is no other milk available for 24-hour ter Marcus. One mas missed ship in Most of the ship's passageways and the ARICKAREE (US Petroleum), April 20 delivery. Radio' will he repaired. Wash­ Salem, Mass. Engineers will be asked to messhalls will be painted this trip. Roy —Chairman, Oiav Raiarsen; Secretary, NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Victory ing machine -should be turnpd' off when check and repair the crew's^ washing Hightower was elected ship's delegate. Samuel B. Thomas. will put out Carriars), Jpne 17—Chairman, Johnnie it. is not in . .use. . DOcfc ; ^partment machine, pump and rollers and put a red All waste and gubage should du: a draw if the ship stops at port; U up Long; Secretary, Paul Capp, Screen .doors ' ,«fRt>.yrash «atf•tow'thr •«9eelt''tlIiQr*'leave'''i»'Erantnl'he will take carO and ice box should be taken cafe of bement delegates wl (Continued on page 25) COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), June 5—Chairman, Edward Davis; Secretary William B. Harper, One man missed ship in Portland, Me. Yulee H. Crews was elected ship's delegate. Washing ma chine wringer will be repaired by ma chlnist. All other repairs will be re ported to the delegate. Issuance of cots to crew will be clarified by the patrolman. 'O �jiilrie4^^Mt SEAi^A§tERS Pave IVen^rfiv*: IOC .. DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS ... (Continued from page 24) light on the machine to teU whether it Is working or not. Ice l»ox needs a new handle. Steward and his department got a vote of thanks for the good food they are putting out and for their cooperation to the entire crew. «ALEM MARITIME (Cities Service), June 27—Chairman, Joe Cave; Secretary, canteloupe. Steward wUl caU the Coca Cola company to see If they wUl deUver some cokes. FAIRISLE (Waterman), June i—Chair­ man, Ray Queen; Secretary, George Dunn. John De Gande was elected ship's del­ egate unanimously. Transportation money beef will be taken up with headquarters. Port agent in the next port will-arrange to have stores put aboard the day be­ fore sailing; if this is not possible, shore gang s5ould do the work. Each watch will keep (lie niessiiail and crew pantry cleaned and swept and wash dishes and silver. W. T. Felts. Feeding beef was reported to the Seattle patrolman. Men who missed ship were reported to him; one was hospitalized, the other missed ship. Motion was passed to have each man donate $.50 to the ship's fund. Head EUGENIE (Oro), May 23—Chairman, quarters will be contacted on cooling sys­ tem throughout crew's quarters. Men Woodrcw Poxen; Secretary, R. McCulleaving the ship should clean up foc'sles. loch. Keys for rooms will be secured in Japan as weU as bed springs. Chief en­ ANTINOUS (Waterman), July S— gineer is checking oq the fans. New Chairman, D. Varn; Secretary, H. C. Kll- duck boards were maBe for the gang­ - mon. There is a $28.95 balance in the way. Siopchest prices will be discussed ship's fund. Question of who wUl make with Union on arrival in the States. Mo­ coiTee in the morning on Saturdays and tion was passed to have ail unlicensed Sundays wiU be taken up with the New foc'sles. heads and showers sougecd anu Orleans patrolman. Men coming back decks painted at the first opportunity. to the ship late at night should not dis­ Discussions were held on loud talking turb men who are sleeping. Men who in passageways, new parts for fans, sit up late on the stern should have launch service, running a fresh water some consideration for the men sleeping line outside house for longshoremen. Steward asked the crew to cooperate in on the main deck aft. returning soiled linen. Steward depart­ QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Seatrade), ment got a vote of thanks for goodVhow June 19—Chairman, Robin Brown; Secre­ and service. One brother was removed tary, Henry Martin. L. R. Smith was from the vessel by a lifeboat crew of elected ship's delegate by acclamation. MSTS transport General Base for hos­ Canvas awning for back aft will be re pitalization. ferred to the patrolman. Wiper will ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), July 5— make coffee in the morning. Poker play­ ers nniould keep the messhall cleaner. Chairman, not listed; Secretary, J. D. McGoldrlck. Sam Vincius was elected Ship's fund will be increased in order ship's delegate by acclamation. One man to purchase radio and eiectric iron. June 25—Chairman, Robert Brown; quit ship ill New Orleans; Porthole fans Secretary, Henry Martin. One man left should be turned off when not in use, as ship. Hotplate for the messroom wiU there are no parts on board for them. Each man should clean the washing ma­ be put on the requisition list. chine after using it. Steward should keep the ship's iron in his room when TRINITY (Carrai), July 4—Chairman, John Charmetino; Secretary, H. Watt- not in use. phall. There is $29.40 in the ship's fund. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Seat Shipping), Ship left New Haven three men short. Black gang would like to have two men June 20—Chairman, Wallace; Secretary, in a foc'sle, so man is not disturbed Thomas Williams. Spociai meeting was when watch is caUed. Discussion was held on the purser selling SIU siopchest held on the lack of watermelon and to port officials in Nacoia. Captain was contacted and said he gave the purser no permission. Ship's crew has been on siiort rations of cigarettes since arriving in Capetown on May 18th. Purser said that the New York patrolman gave him permission to sell the siopchest in for­ eign ports. Patrolman will be contacted on getting this purser removed from the Eugene Flowers ship. Ann Calabrese is holding a pack­ age for you. i t Car for Sale Buick convertible for sale, 1946, Super, radio and heater; in New York. For information call ENright 9-4197 and ask for George Quinones. t 4« i" Xenopben Young, Sr. Your son is very ill. Get in touch with your.wife as soon as possible at 308 Lamanche Street, New Or­ leans, La. t Alonzo Sistrunk Robert Terraflat Get in touch with Jack Parker. He has refund checks for you. t ai t - James 0. Sheldon Contact your sister, Mrs. Dallas Dayhuss, 1502 Luxton Place, Sea­ side, Cal. 4" 4" Bob WUUams Write to Private John J. St. John, US 51205788, APO 94, 171 Station Hospital, c/o PM San Francisco, Cal. Angelo Miglio Please cfintact Thomas M. Breen, 220 Broadway, New York 38, NY. BEekman 3-3740. 4> a* 4> 4. 4- ai a^ Jeriier NlUsson Report to Seatrain Company for your W-2 form for 1952. Your addreite is wrong. ^ ai 4 .. Francisco Agosto Contact your wife at 63 St. Marks Place, New York 3, NY, tJrgcoL. Seafarers who applied for new membership books in New York but are now sailing from outports don't have to come to this city to get their new books. If the men involved will write to headquarters and tell the Union which port they are sailing out of, the Union will forward the book in care of the port agent. Under no circumstances however, will the books be sent through the mails to any private addresses. All Btores 4viH be checked by three-man committee, patrolman and shoreside rep­ resentative. Crew is not to sign on until all essential repairs have been made. Lifeboat will be inspected, as it is thought it leaks. .Steward claimed the company ignored his stores requisiUons in New York. Chief mate got a soUd vote of confidence. AZALEA CITY (Waterman), June 21— Chairman, Paul M. Whisler; Secretary, Eddie O'Rourke. $.50 key deposit will be collected when keys are issued and given back when men leave the ship. There will be two draws per trip. AU lockers should be fixed. There should be more salad plates and side dishes. Cups should be put back after use. Men ' using the laundry should keep it clean. CHILORE (Ore), Jvne 22—Chairman, Samuel H. Mills; Secretary, O. C. Harris. There were several beefs on the cook­ ing. Cooks state that the stores were in several instances very old and of poor grade.. There should be more variety of food. Request was made that men not spit on the deck and on the deck of the recreation room. Dirty cups should be returned to the pantry. Feet should be kept off the recreation room chairs. Laundry should be removed from the ma­ chine when it is finished. BATTLE ROCK (US Petroleum), May 31—Chairman, C. Tobias; Secretary, E. J. Odrowskl. New man was si'tned on in Sasebo, Japan. There was one beef on the food. Letter will be written to headquarters about the department heads bucking the contract and generally mak­ ing things miserable for all hands. 49. Puxxle Answer mass QQBB QEiBI •SlQnBg DSQQ SISBIQS DBC3B QUO! casaam Bona i[S[i[i[iQ aoDBaiiEa SUES Hiaacis ciEiascEriH ssas •ma OEiBs EHE laSffl® CSliSd YOUNG AMERICA (Waterman), April 5—Chairman, Pat Ryan; Sacretary, H. Krchn. Patrolman wiU see the captain about milk and fresh stores in Japan. More fresh milk should be put on the sidp before departure from the States, as no allowance is made for officers and passengers. Men getting off should leave foc'sles and bunks clean and stripped of sailed linen. Ship's delegate wiU find NOTICES MALDEN VICTORY (Mississippi), June 17—Chairman, V Szymanski; Secretary, Walker. Salty Wilburn was elected ship's delegate by acclamation. June 23—Chairman, V. Szymanski; Sec­ retary, Walker. Overtime record is kept, on the chief mate working on deck. Deck delegate will check the overtime. Ca.shing machine should be checked su the chief engineer can order new parts. Ac­ count will be kept for ail overtime, no draws or liberty or launch in Ulson and Kusan, Krea. Patrolman will be noti­ fied of the delay in getting medical slips to go to the Army hospit.al in Kusan. QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Seatrade). July 7—Chairman, James Clarke; Secre­ tary, E. H. McGurk. One man missedship. MASSILLON VICTORY (Eastern), July 4—Chairman, John D. Lane; Secretary, Charies Elliey. Ice trays will be pro­ cured in San Pedro. Some of the show- IL C. Steele. Motion was passed to start a ship's fund. Chief engineer will not co­ operate on repairs for the crew. MANKATO • VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), June 7—Chairman, M. M. Manning; Secretary, A. W. Perkins. Seattle pa­ trolman wiU be asked to cheek rep.-iirs that were not completed in Stockton. Crew messroom, recreation and passage­ ways need sougeeing and painting. Wash­ ing machine needs a new wr-ngcr. New library wUl be procured in r.cattle. June 13—Chairman, Herbert Knowles; Secretary, A. W. Perkins. Action will be taken against gashounds and performers. TAINERON (Acflum), June 21—Chair­ man, Frank Buhle; Secretary, William Oswinkle. Henry Foy was elected ship's delegate. Foc'sle lockers will be repaired. Deck and engine departments wiU clean the laundry: steward department will clean the recreation room. Extra linen should be turned in to the steward. Ex­ tra pUIow cases wiU be issued in hot weather. Crew will help keep the mess­ hall, pantry and recreation room; Torn linen should be put aside and turned over to the steward. ^uiz Answers Tbey are knots. (b) 12 feet (actually IIM called in the morning. Requisition was put In for fiy paper. Lockers down below should be used. Requisition was put in for a juice squeezer. Repairs are to be turned over to department dele­ gates. LAFAYETTE (Waterman), June 28— Chairman, J. P. Thrasher; Secretary, Jay GATEWAY CITY (Waterman), July 12 —Chairman, Jim Davis; Secretary Thomas. Hand raUs were put on the catwalk aft. Captain said he would see the overtime at the end of the voyage; chief mate add chief said they would ask for it when they wanted it. Motion was made to find out why the Captain refused to get Ice at the Canal Zone. StewaisF has no room to make ice and the boxes are badly in need of repair. Better care should be taken of cots, washing machine; poop deck should be MARY ADAMS (Bloomfield), June 23— STEEL RANOER (Isthmian), June 21 — kept clean and feet kept off chairs in Chairman, Red Fink; Secretary, Marlon Chairman, C. Trouson; Secretary, A. the messroom. Kamlnskl. Repairs have been turned in to mate and painting will be done before Telan. One man was left in Honolulu on IRENESTAR (Triton), Juno IS—Chair­ man, R. M. Goodwin; Secretary, not list­ ed. Ship's delegate eaUed Seattle and was told to sign on if \there were no beefs. Crew was asked to sign on by the captain who said that he would see that new mattresses and a new washing machine were put on and that minor re­ pairs would be done. AU agreed to sign account of sickness. Chief engineer re­ on. Steward said that most of the store.s ^ip reaches Baltimore. An insufficient fused request to put a steam pipe in were received and the re;it he would supply of fresh fruit and vegetables was stored in Japan. Steward should do a cold water in the laundry. Repair list get in Aberdeen. should be handed in as soon as possible. June 28—Chairman, R. M. Gbodwin; better job of storing in San Pedro. Re­ A few minor beefs will be ironed out Secretary, T. Sullivan. Most repairs were pair list will be turned over to depart­ as soon as possible. Ail ships railing taken care of, and the rest are being ment delegates. will be renewed. Water lines leading worked on now. Most repairs were made. LAFAYETTE (Waterman), June 12— into showers aft should be checked, as New inncrspring mattresses and new the shower does not work right ail the washing machine were received. Unnec­ Chairman, Clyde Garner; Secretary, J. time. Chief engineer will be contacted essary noise should be cut out in the P. Thrasher. It was voted that each man by ship's delegate on this. passageways. AU are to come into the clean the laundry room when he is fin­ messhall properly dressed. Notice will ished with it. Pantryman will make cof­ WILLIAM A. CARRUTH (Transfuel), be posted on how to make coffee. All fee in the morning before going off duty. July 7—Chairman, Hans Skaalcgaard; new men are to take part in ship's DEL CAMPO (MIsslstippI), June 4Sccratary, Werner Pedersen. ice water meetings. Crewmcmbers were asked to Chalrman, Elec. P. V. Vigo; Secretary, for drinking should be checked, as well report any needed repairs. Walter Christian. J. Latapie was elected as ship's water. Deck and engine depart­ HURRICANE (Waterman), July 12— ship's delegate. Crewmembers should ments WiU alternate the cleaning of the take better care of the washing machine. Chairman, Norman Mabia; Secretary, laundry room. Charles Aehoy. $29 in the ship's fund STEEL AGE (Isthmian), July 5—Chair­ SWEETWATER (Metro Petro), June 13 was turned over to the new ship's dele­ Wood, elected by acclamation. man, H. E. Wabber; Secretary, L. John­ —Chairman, S. Homka; Secretary, A. gate. son. Motion was passed to start a ship's Steward will be contacted by the dele­ Kavel, Jr. Beef about chief engineer will be referred to boarding patrolman. gates on the number of cots needed. fund with a $1 donation. Cookies and rolls should be put out at coffee time. Chief electrician agreed to see that the washing machine belt be placed aboard. Chief engineer will be contacted about having hot water in the laundry room . WESTERN TRADER (Western Naviga­ and having the galley and- crew pantry tion), June 21-:-Chairman, F. Vykruta; scuppers unstopped. Ship'^ delegate will (1) (b) Benjamin Franklin. Secretary, O. P. Oakley. Ship's delegate see the chief mate about buiiuing a (2) (c) Flag. saw the mate and captain about paint<ng bench for the steward department galley; it will be done in a whiie. shower. (3) Battleships, aircraft car­ the One man found the price of talcum riers, cruisers, destroyers, subma­ twice as high as ashore and thinks that MAE (Bull), July 12—Chairman, P. the captain is overcharging on the slop- Hipp; Secretary, E. Hogge. There is a rines. chest. Motion was passed to have a price S19.37 balance in the ship's fund. G. (4) (a) Asia. Ust posted. Books should be changed in Campbell was elected ship's delegate: (5) Augusta, Maine, Albany, Japan, if possible, with any other SIU M. Jones was elected deck delegate. New York; Atlanta, Georgia; Aus­ •hip that may-be in port at that time. PRANCES (Bull), June 27—Chairman, SOUTHLAND (South Atlantic), July 3 Prank Pandino; Secretary, G. C. Butentin, Texas, Anapolis, Maryland. —Chairman, Frad Boyne; Secretary, E. koff. Baker complained about not being (6) 18, L. Baker. Captain okayed sougeeing and painting in black gang . quarters and (7) Sam Tilden. Bill was the steward rooms. Ship's delegate was Editor, tennis player, Sam was the presi­ asked to contact agent or patrolman on mattresses. Steward's attention should SEAFARERS LOG. dential candidate. be caUed to all faulty linen. Ez-Crewmembers Strathcape, French Creek ' Men who wish to get in touch with Ray Sneeder can do so by (8) writing to him on the Greenstar, (9) c/o Triton Steamship Company. feet). 4> 4i 4i (10) Addle F. Morris Get in touch with Russell Bran­ don, Room 710, 70 Pine St., New York City, as soon as possible, giving him an address where you can be reached by mail. ' Edward J. Taylor Get in touch with your wife. Get New Books Through Agents out from the chief mate if the crew quarters, showers, toilets and passage­ ways can be painted. Steward wiU give the ship's delegate a copy of the requi­ sition list, and notify him of any dis­ crepancies or shortages. Night cook and baker should have a foc'sles to himself, as he does not get his proper rest under the present set-up. ers and baths have not been repaired. Men were asked not to throw cigarette butts in the deck. WILD RANGER (Waterman), June 22— Chairman, Otto Hocpner: Secretary, J. T. Robinson. There was a beef about butter and coffee for the watch. Special time should be set for drawing linen. Laundry should be painted and repair list made up. ELIZABETH (Bull), June 30—Chair­ man, not listed; Secretary, not listed. Chief mate was contacted about the shower lock not worlang. Ice box should have a lock installed. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), June 21—Chairman, Eric Semmer; Secretary, Robert D. Nedermeyer. $24.25 was spent on a new frame and picture for the movie projector, leaving a balance of $3.13 in the ship's fund. WUliam Smith was elected ship's delegate by acclama­ tion; John Rcilly was elected treasurer. Fan should be installed in the wheel house. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), April 24—Chairman, A. Gregoire; Secretary, J. Shearer. Membership a.grccd to do­ nate $1 apiece to buy a floral wreath for deceased brother, and to pay for other expenses incurred. Suggestion was made that wipers take care of the laundry for the rest of the trip. Vote of thanks went to the ship's delegate and to the chief engineer and the oiler for their work on the old washing m.gohine. June 14—Chairman, H. S. McKenna; Secretary, Alfredo O. Arron. Reoair '1st will be turned over to the shin's dele­ gate. One man missed shin in Singanore. •Suggestion was made to have more fre«h fruit and more hot sauces. Vote of thanks went to the engine delegate from the black gang. Money drawn in forei.gn norts should be clas.sified by the patrolman. There should be more cool drinks procured bv the stewara for the next trip: steward and .ship's dc'egntObi should check the fresh fruit supply. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), June 19—Chairman, W. J. Mitchell; Secretary, W. G. Povey. One man was taken off the ship by the consul in Saigon. OT is not being divided equally. Captain is in­ terfering in deck department work. Ship's stores are running low and many items are missing. There are several beefs against the officers. Chief cook asked for more cooperation from galley workers. MONROE (Bull), June 21—Chairman, Steve Munsco; Secretary, Varosa. Sug­ gestion was made to paint crew's quar­ ters aft. Shower curtains will be pro­ cured from the steward. Washing ma­ chine is to be overhauled and repair list made out by department delegates. Watch standees will keep niesshaiis clean. Coffee urn needs renairs on valves. Gal­ ley needs a fan. Ship's delegate will make payoff collection to the chief engi­ neer for the fish bought in Puerto Rico. Steward department got a vote of thanks. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG- -p lease put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS Carl Jensen, Jr. Your wallet, along with some CITY personal items which it contained, was found on the Carroi Victory. Signed Please pick it up at Seafarers LOG TO AVOID DUPLICATION: office. of cddrtis, plaata giva your ^ ^ $ ADDRESS ... Thomas D. Reese Your suitcase is at the SIU hail ki Seattle, Wash. CITY .ZONE STATE If you aro an old subteribor and hava a ehanga format addrasi balow: laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiaaaaaaaoataaagaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaeaaaaeaasaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaagaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaBBO Ml** .ZONE a*_4aa«*»*t*B*#« STATE,. . .-1 �Paffe Twenty-six SEAFARERS LOG " July 24^ 19SS Dads Show They Know All The Ropes HOSPITAl^ The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who are being taken care of by cash benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan. While the Plan aids them financially, all of these men would welcome mail and visits from friends and shipmates to pass away the long days and weeks in a hospital bed. USPHS hospitals allow plenty of time for visitors. If you're ashore and you see a friend's name on the list, drop in for a visit. It will be most welcome. When mom's away or busy, these Seafarer-dads take over without a qualm. At left is Seafarer Wesley J. Smith, with daughter Madeline; at right. Seafarer Pat Ryan, his two sons, and new daughter Jean Marie. Photos were taken by visiting Welfare Services representative who delivered maternity benefits. All of the following SIU families Mrs. R. Carlson, 2245 Savannah will collect the $200 maternity Terrace, Southeast, Washington, benefit plus a $25 bond from the DC. '• t 4. 4. Union in the baby's name. Eric Michael Schmiedel, born James Robert Lewis, Jr., born July 1, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. May 13, 1953. .Parents, Mr. and Frank W. Schmiedel, Jr., 865 47th Mrs. James R. Lewis, 522 Charles­ Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. ton Street, Mobile, Ala. t 4^ 4^ Marjorle Teressa Smith, born t. t. t. James P. Lomax, Jr., bom May May 9, 1953. Parents, Mr. and 28, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Eugene Smith, 917 Forrest James P. Lomax, General Delivery, Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn. Satsuma, Ala. 4> ^ 4^ Street, Crichton Statioh, Mobile, Ala. it 4" t Michael Vincent Meyers, born June 3, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Meyers, 4617Vi Mead Street, Seattle, Wash. 4- • 4" t Denis Scott Campell, born June 20, 1953. Parbnts, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Z. Campell, 1832 Marigny Street, New Orleans 17, La. 4" it 4» Clyde Wilson Mariner, born J, J. J" Sheliey Lynn Simmons, born May 17, 1953. Parents, Mr. and George Michael Sanders, born May 15, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde W. Mariner, 209 Sixth April 9, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Simmons, 2301 Geor­ Avenue, Portsmouth, Va. Mrs. *Jnion H. Sanders, PO Box gia Street, Vallejo, Cal. 4^ $ 4^ 115, Minette, Ala. 4. t 4^ Janise Marie Piersall, born June i" 4Raymon Eugene Harr, born June 6, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lee Carter, Jr., born 22, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Piersall, Mamou, I<a. June 18, 1953. Parents, Herman Sidney Harr, 1201^ South Logan, 4^ 4> 4^ L. Carter, 119 Habersham, Sa­ Texas City, Tex. John Michael Rogowski, born vannah, Ga. 4- 4- 4May 17, 1953. Parents, Mr. and if 4> Paul Maurice Hebert, Jr., born Mrs. Walter Rogowski, 518 South Bonnie Ann Black, born June June 29, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Ann Street, Baltimore, Md. 18, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Paul M. Hebert, 716 First 4" 4" James Black, 2132 Lafontaine Ave­ Street, New Orleans, La. George Francis Robertson, bom nue, New York, NY. June 27, 1953. Parents,. Mr. and t i i. i, Melvin Earl Faircloth, born Mrs. George El Robertson, 278 Sondre Delysle Carlson, bom April 25, 1953. Parents, Mr. and 49th Street, Brooklyn,''NY. June 20, 1953.> Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Faircloth, 2718 Mill 4* He Knew Where To Turn When Trouble Struck Him USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY James Adams Luther R. Milton John Basoa Leonard G. Murphy Robert Borland « Michael Nash Joseph Bracht Frank Nering E. Bulik G. Nunez Maurice Burnstine Jerry J. Palmer Frank Calnan Abe Partner Benito Centero John Rekstin Sixto Escobar Jesus Rodriguez John Foley G. O. Rosado Lawrence Franklin Virgil Sandbcrg Bruton J. Frazer A. L. Sargent F. J. Frcnnette P. Scidenbergh William J. Geary Walter Sudnick Joe Carl Griggs Thor Thorsen James W. Hamilton D. Trevisario John Hamilton Harold S. Tuttle Floyd M. Hansen Alfonso Vallejo C. Houlis Joseph H. Wiikin Walter A. Johnson Henry A. Core Paul Jokubesak Jim Corna Hans Kehlenbeck J. C. Sorel L. Kristiansen Stephen Sloneskl Stanley Lesko Rexford Roberts PRATT HOSPITAL MIAMI, FLA. Howard Parker USPHS HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Tralter Chalk Francis F. Lynch C. M. Davison Harry F. McDonald Emilio Delgado A. McGuigan Antonio M. Diaz David Mcllreath John J. Driscoll Claude Markell Jose G. Esplnoza Vic Milazzo Enrique Ferrer Alfred Mueller Robert E. Gilbert John R. Murdock Bart E. Guranick Eugene T. Nelson Hohn B. Haas G. E. Shumaker Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Frederick Landry Herbert R. Totten James J. Lawlor Renato A. Villata James R. Lewis USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEX. Joseph P. Wise USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Michael Dietz E. A. Martell John W. Dolan Raymond Queen Alfred .Tohansen George M. Rice v. E. Kane George J. Wanka PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO John Krewson USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. John A. DufTy Theodore Mastaler tohn J. Flaherty Robert A. Rogeri ~. H. A. Gnittke Wm. Willdrige S. R. Greenridge USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEX. Tom L. Bowers J. E. Markopolo E. K. Bryan James Russell A. P. Copa Robert L. Shaw W. W. Lipscomb PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL MOBILE, ALA. Oscar Stevens USPHS HOSPITAL MOBILE, ALA. John Ziegler USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. T. L. Ankerson B. R. Hugglns .Tames E. Belcher W. C. JeiTrics D. Bissett T. S. Johnson E. Bracewell E. G. Knapp R. D. Carbera John J. Knowles Wm. R. Carroll Joseph Kornek Jessie A. Clarke Leo H. Lang Jose A. Colis A. J. Laperouse S. Cope C. R. Nieholson Adlon Cox Shirley Poole Rogelio Criz William T. Presley Henry Duniey Abram A. Sampson Frank E. Edmonds Luther C. Seidle F. Farthing T. R. Staifley Lionel Gormandy Lonnie R. Tickle Harry M. Hankee P. O. Thompson C. M. Hawkins V. E. Wilmoth Philip Horowitz A. J. Wyzenskl Gustav Hoyzam — VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. L. Bourdonnay USPHS HOSPITAL LEXINGTON, KY. Robert E. Allen ' USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Marcelo B. Belen Peter Smith John C. Ramsey D. K. T. Sorensea USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. W. W. Allred H. E. Mathei E. F. Cetti J. D. Morrison F. W. Grant J. P. Neveraskua James M. Hall USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Roland Bell Ben J. Lawson . Carl E. Chandler James T. Lassiter Braxton S. Conway George A. Logan Jeff Davis Earl Mansfleld J. W. Eickenberg Melvin Mason Gorman T. Glaze Thomas Mungo Jose Henno Earl G. MeNab C. £. 'Johnson Thomas Nicholas John W. Jones Telesfro Roman Vineent Jones S. A. Sargeant Karl Krlstensen David F. Sykes Edgar L. Krotzer Gustave Loeffer VA HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Leonard Franks SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Joseph Koslusky' POTTENGER SANITORIUM MONROVIA, CAL. E. L. Pritchard USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. N. A. Baubour Theodore Simonds L. N. Childress L. T. Thompson W. F. Henderson Luby Wheeler S. E. Roundtree Horlon C. Willis Ship Has Own Maternity Benefit 4" Roberto Cabrera, bora April 14, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Angel Cabrera, PO Box 174, Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico. 4i 4> 41 Diane Sullivan, born May 19, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sullivan, 63 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Mass. ' The value of SIU Welfare Services in an emergency was never better illustrated than by the case of one Seafarer who suffered a heart attack recently. The Seafarer, who was in a bad way, couldn't get any> 4" 4> 4" help until he was able to get words. The first thing he gasped Karon Ann Lachney, bora April the idea across that Welfare out was "call SIU Welfare Serv­ 23, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Services should be contacted. ices;" A call was put through to In this particular case, the Sea­ SIU headquarters, and inside of a farer happened to live in a room­ half hour a US Public Health Serv­ ing house in Brooklyn not far from ice ambulance came to the door, the hall. When he got the attack, he picked the man up and took him was temporarily unable to talk, and to the Staten Island USPHS hos­ the people in charge of the room­ pital. He is now well on the road ing house made several unsuccess­ to recovery from the attack. The incident points up the fact ful efforts to get help. Knowing he was a seaman, they called the Coast that an increasing number of Sea­ Guard in an attempt to get him farers recently have taken to. hospitalized, but without success. carrying a slip of paper on their After that they tried several other person with the name and tele­ places and were equally unsuc­ phone number of the Welfare Serv­ ices office, as the place to call in cessful. the event anything should happen Ambulance Came to them. That way they are sure of By this time, the Seafarer had having their emergency needs gecovered sijffipientl^ t^ sqy,a,few ,.^akefl,cai;e pf,9omp >yhat may. Hilton Lachney, 2307 Melpomene Street, New Orleans, La. 4" 4" 4- Constance JoAnn Vaughn, born July 1, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Vaughn, 2210 Avenue O, Galveston, Tex. 4 4^ i Tanya Rosa Evelyn Roberts, born March 28, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. R )berts, 4209 Gulf Boulevard, Belle Vista Beach, St. Petersburg, Fla. 4- 4- Edwin Douglas Felker born January 20, 1953. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Felker, 408 South 14th Street, .Lawton, Okla. Seafarer Alvia Weddle and Mrs. Weddle pose for the cameraman on the deck of the Seamonltor. Not to be outdone by the SIU, crewmembers of the Seamonltor came up with their own maternity benefit recently for Stacy Wayne Weddle, son of one of-their ship­ mates, Alvis Weddle. That Wellknown SIU bachelor, Frenchy Michelet, 'informed the LOGr that several crewmembers, including the skipper and the chief mate, chipped in to buy the bal^ a. $100 US defense bond. . The crew figured . that by - the time Stacy, who was born just two days shy of Christmas, 1952, got old enough to sail, the $100 would come in handy to get him launched on his career in the SIU. Captain Andrew Jackson pre­ sented the bond to Mr. and Mrs. Weddle on board the vesaol -while she was in Portland, Oregon. Weddle is well known up in the Northwest as a leading contender for Golden Gloves middleweight honor# in recent year^ . �,K- •i'=''c^,--v#i:«'Si:'£ifei^:''v~' $HAFJiHikiks *Ldc 'j6fy iiriifss SEEIN* THE SEAFARERS With WALTER SIEKMANN (News about Tnen in tbe hospitals and Seafarers receitTinff SIU Wel­ fare Benefits will be carried in this column. It is written by Seafarer Walter Siekmann based on items of interest turned up vihile he makes Ttis rounds in his post as Director of Welfare Serpices.) Seafarer William R. Smith, just off an Alcoa vessel, just came , in from New Orleans to New York like a sock in a wind tunnel. He had some business up this way and he dropped by headquarters to let u^ know about it. Didn't waste ho time, though, in getting back to the fiayou country. Doesn't seem to take to big town living. Right now he's down in New Orleans again, where he's been for some tline, just soaking up the sun and the local tradition. He's doing better than all right and expects he'll be shipping out when he ^ets tired of that good old southern cooking. Phil Jordan, who last shipped as FWT on the Taddei, came east for awhile after shipping steadily on the West Coast. Out there, be says, shipping is easier than breathing. Jordan came in this week to see the doctor about his eyes. Seems he needs a pair of glasses to correct his troubles and he's in the process of getting them right now. He would have liked to stay out in sunny Smith CaUfomia, he said, because the shipping out there is first rate. A brother who has been keeping up a steady stream of correspon­ dence with the Welfare Services department is Saul Harb. Harb is on the George Uhler as chief steward and dohig a top-drawer job He's all set fot his citbenship papers to come through. About the only thing he's got to do now*Is get back here from Germany where he is on the George Uhler at the moment. A regular old seafaring man is Seafarer Domnlek Desci, recently the bosun on the Falrland. Desci got off to go Into drydock out at the Honolulu hospital, but he's in tip-top shape now and ready to ship out. Last we saw of Desci he was heading back to his home town in Pennsylvania. He didn't let any grass grow under his feet here in New York, when he was in town, but headed back for the wide open spaces of the Keystone State. He expects to come up this way again when the Fairland hits New York so he can pick up his gear and souvenirs from far away places. William Geary just hit the Staten Island hospital with a busted jaw after meeting with an accident aboard the John Paul Jones. Geary, FWT on the vessel, comes, from Riverdale, NY, which iS' just a stone's throw from the Bronx, although most people don't. Not in Jhe Bronx. He expects to be in the Harb hospital awhile, recuperating. From reports reaching this office, it appears that the accident rate is definitely not decreasing, to put it mildly. Of course, if a man is hurt aboard ship, he can see that his rights are enforced. In bur book, howbver, no amount of money could repay us for the loss of even a finger. 'It^y not try to avoid the accident in the first place instead of having to look for money to compensate yourself. A gremlin crept into this column last Issue and had us saying that one of the brothers got his hospital benefits from the company. The brothers collected from the company all right, on maintenance, un­ earned' wages and other Items, but those hospital benefits, as always, came from your Union's Welfare Plan. ^ WORRY? WHAT'S yOUR PROBLEM IS OUR BUSINESS •I,:..- •rr a-: i ^ . SEE THE m mmtmmn HEPAITNENT ,:-;ifa;;;;- Pa^e t#«ii^-Mflll Alert Crew Helps In Emergency Crewmembers of several SIU ships showed their heads up alertness recently when they no­ tified SIU Welfare Services of details of accidents and deaths aboard ship. As a result in two ">of the cases, the families were able to make necessary arrangements which -they otherwise would not have been able to,iand in the third instance, the family learned of the death only through SIU Welfare Services. They hadn't even been notified by the company. In the first instance, a brother on a Cities Service tanker died aboard the -ship at sea. The body was taken off in Panama and as soon as the crew got the oppor­ tunity they wired headquarters in­ forming us of the circumstances. Welfare Services in turn imme­ diately got in touch with the man's family in Mobile, Alabama, and found that they were considerably upset and confused. They wanted to get his body back for burial but didn't know how to go about it. Consequently, when they heard from the SIU they asked the Union to make all arrangements. Cities Service, meanwhile, had offered to pay $200 of the costs. Welfare Services further arranged to pay the balance of the costs out Seafarer Gets Rapid Payoff From Welfare Service Office Seafarer James Morris (left), is delighted as he receives checks representing money due him from Eastern SS Company, from Welfare Services representative Milton Flynn. The simple, easy way of collecting money due afforded by Welfare Services was illustrated recently by the case of James E. Morris. In his instance a telephone call followed by a let­ ter of confirmation proved sufficient to get immediate vouchers in the mail, sign them, collection of $365.25 in wages, send them back, and then wait transportation and maintenance around some more for his checks owed him by the Eastern Steam­ to come through. Sometimes by ship Company. the time the checks arrive the man . Morris was aboard Eastern's has shipped out again and it takes Massillon Victory his last trip out several months before., he actually when fie suffered, an attack of ap­ has the money in hand. Welfare pendicitis and had to be hospital­ Service's speedier procedure saved ized in Europe. After he recovered, Morris considerable time and left he was repatriated back to the him free to ship knowing he had States and was fully fit for duty on no unfinished business lying his aiTival. around. Delays In Offing However, we had a couple of matters to square away with the company including earned wages due, transportation froni New York The deaths of the following to Houston, Texas, two day's main­ tenance and unearned wages as Seafarers have been reported to well. Since the company's head­ the Seafarers Welfare Plan and quarters are in Boston, and Morris $2,500 death benefits are being had been repatriated to New York paid to beneficiaries. it meant that he would have had James F. Riddle, 48: On Novem­ to make application by mail and ber 7, 1951, Brother Riddle was probably wait some time before he' drowned near Aalberg, Denmark, would get his money. was buried in nearby Frue Instead Morris went into Wel­ apd Cemetery. A member of the en­ fare Services office in New York gine department, he had joined and explained the situation to the Union in New York Decem­ them. A phone call was placed ber, 1942. Surviving isinhis wife, into the Eastern Company office Susan Riddle, 58 West Newton, in Boston and arrangements were Boston, Mass. made over the phone to handle 4* 4» the payoff in New York, subject to Paul A. R. Franks, 31: A member confirmation by mail. Checks and vouchers went out in the iieturn of the engine department. Brother mails and Morris received his pay­ Franks, died- oil June 8, 1953, in off directly from the Welfare Serv­ Yokohama, Japan. He had been ices representative in headquar­ with the SIU for 10 years, joining ters. Then he went and cashed in the port of New York. He is them at the cashier's desk within survived by his sister, Mrs. John B. Eider, 613 • A Thomas Street. a few minutes. Morris' care was unusual in that Orange, NJ. J" iit was the first time that Welfare Homer O. Diamond, 31: A cereServices had evei fiandled a pay­ off of this kind'i directly. Usually "arai concussion and a spinal frac­ a man has to go 'to^ the, company ture caused Brother Diamond's ac­ Office ilor hih nioney, 'pr else get cidental death on April'10, l!953, in of the $2,500 death benefit to which the man is entitled. As a result, the body was re­ turned and a proper funeral held according to the family's wishes, thanks to the alertness of the crew in notifying Welfare Services of the incident. Never Notified In the second instance, one of the brothers was lost at sea off a ship about a month ago. The ship's delegate and other crewmembers mailed a letter into the Union notifying Welfare Services of the death. When Welfare Services con­ tacted the family, they found that the company in question had not even notified the man's wife and it was the first she had heard about it. Since the ship involved was a tanker 'out op a long Near East shuttle run it might have been months before the family even found out about the death, were it not for the crewmembers aboard that ship. The third incident dealt with a brother who had ^suffered injury and was taken to a hospital in the Far East. The ship's delegate sent a letter informing headquarters of the circumstances. Since this man too had a family, because of the notice received from the ship's delegate. Welfare Services was able to make arrangements for his allotment to continue. These three incidents show the value to all parties of notifying the Union whenever anything untoward happens it sea. It can save con­ siderable time and energy, and avoid a great deal of discomfort that would otherwise result if much time were lost due to lack of information. How To Get Disabled Pay Any totally disabled Sea­ farer, regardless of age, who has been employed for seven years on SlU-contract ships is eligible for the. $25 weekly disability benefit for as long as he is unable to work. Ap­ plications and queries on un­ usual situations should be sent to the Union Welfare Trustees, c/o SIU Headquar­ ters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32. NY. New Orleans, La. He had joined the SIU in New York as a messman in the steward department in July. 1951. Burial took place at Goodhope Cemetery. Montgomery, Ala.; surviving is a brother, Her­ man H. Diamond. 4" i 3* Ernest E. Hudson, 58: A member of the SIU since December 5, 1938, Brother Hudson died of coronary thrombosis in Boston, Mass. A cook in the steward department, he had joined the SIU in Boston and he was buried there, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. The estate is ad­ ministered by his cousin. Rosalie Watts, 77 Humboldt Avenue, Bos­ ton, Mass. 4" 4 4" James Linwood Sturgis, 34: While the George Uhler was enroute to New York from Germany on May 4. 1953, Brother Sturgis died on board of pneumonia:. He had joined the SIU in Norfolk in 1947 and sailed as a member of the deck department. .Burial took place at Riverside Memorial Park, Nor­ folk, Vai: the. estate is.adminis­ tered by Beulah Sturgis. " ^il •'SSj �%' ' ,.- y.-;,:r--^,-: SEAFARERS * OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U N IO N • AT 1A N TIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • iiiif'" 1^^;. I iii' :' DISTRIBUTION OF UNION BENEFITS FAMILY MAHERS • LEGAL AaiON • FINANCIAL ADVICE • IMMIGRATION MATTERS • DRAFT BOARD PROBLEMS • COAST iBUARD MATTERS • UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SOCIAL SECURITY • HOUSING MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT • ALLOTMENTS REPATRIATION • AND PERSONAL PROBLEMS I •'•^i'--"' m: •(^mr m . vil' •«!f \ •;: - - r-. 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Title A name given to the resource July 24, 1953 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XV, No. 15 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ATLANTIC'S UNION MUM AT NLRB; HEARINGS CLOSE AMEU ILLEGALLY OUSTS FLETCHER SCHOLARSHIP 'SOLVES MY PROBLEMS' UNION TO PUT SIU LIBRARY ON ALL SHIPS CORNHUSKER CREW IN US; VESSEL STILL ON ROCKS UNION, CO'S TO MEET ON US $ DRAWS SIU FIGHTS NAVY'S 'IRON FIST' TREATMENT OF SEAMEN IN KOREA DEATH TAKES FORMER SECY LABOR TOBIN ASK US TO SCRAP MOST OF LIBERTYS SAFE, SIMPLE SYSTEM SPEEDS VACATION $$ SENATE BILL WOULD EASE CURBS ON ALIEN SEAMEN SIU STYMIED COMMUNIST SABOTAGE, SAYS EX-RED SUP SHIP GOES DOWN AFTER CRASH IN FOG ILLNESS HITS CAPT. LESH 'PROBLEM DEPT.' 1 YEAR OLD THIRD SHIP SALES BILL WOULD PEDDLE 12 C-I's SIU MEN AID FLOOD SURVIVORS IN JAPAN SEA PLAY IS BACKED BY SHIP'S CREW FOREIGN SHIPS TAKE LAKES TRADE UPTON IS THIRD MEMBER OF FED. MARITIME BOARD PLENTY OF GOOD BOOKS $ FOR MILLS, BUT THE 1949 CANADIAN BEEF THE MARINE FIREMEN'S UNION ENDS HALF CENTURY CAREER OF SAILING 'OUR DREAM IS NOW A REALITY' SEAFARER'S SAFARI GOOD FOOD, OFFICERS MAKE TRIP A PLEASURE IN EAST AFRICA JIM DAVIS BAGS SOME BIG ONES TOO MUCH FOOD BRINGS CREW BEEF VENDOR FINDS OLD WORLD MARVELS FAR EAST ROMANCE RUN TURNS SOUR AS GREECE VICTORY HAS TROUBLES EVEN BARBERS CAN BE PHONY DOWN IN PANAMA CANAL ZONE THE BERMUDAS - 'ISLES OF DEVILS' SHIP HAS OWN MATERNITY BENEFIT HE KNEW WHERE TO TURN WHEN TROUBLE STRUCK HIM ALERT CREW HELPS IN EMERGENCY SEAFARER GETS RAPID PAYOFF FROM WELFARE SERVICE OFFICE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/23/1953 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1953 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/282fc64093c7f599c5b2d17b4ac9c5e4.PDF 5a8d52857b65cdfb6727f55fa631b9c7 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORQAW Of THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL (JNIPN • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO •r;V .. I 1." , r Best Wishes For Pensioner Veteran Seafarer Victor Tube receives a hearty handshake of con­ gratulations and best wishes as he is presented his first pension check by New York port agent Joe DiGeorgio. Tubo, who sailed in the steward department, has been an SIU member since 1939. He ended his long career as a Seafarer with a voyage on the Fairland. In This Issue: -'^- ii * SIUNA Steps Up Political Action, Maps State, Regional Programs Story On Page 2 SIU Urges Grievance Committee Action On US Shipping Beefs Collision Lays Up Transglobe Seafarer Mark Flanagan, a deck gang member, inspects demolished lifeboat of Transglobe (Hudson Waterways) while vessel undergoes repairs in^Hoboken's Bethlehem yard. The Transglobe collided with a West German vessel,the Tubingen, In dense fog off the coast of New York. A gaping hole in the bow (top photo) was the major damage sustained by the Transglobe after the mishap. No Injuries were reported from the accident but crewmen were roused from sleep by the emergency alarm to maintain a night-long vigil. Electricians worked silently to prevent fire while other crewmembers checked to see if the vessel had sustained structural damage below the waterline. One Seafarer had a bird's-eye view of the collision at sea—his 12-4 AM bow watch permitted him to see the German ship coming straight out of the murky darkness toward the Transglobe. (See Page 3.) Story On Page 8 Nominations For Elective Union Offices Close Ang. 15 Story On Page 3 Sen. Douglas Hits British Befiance Of US Effort To Regulate Ship Rates Story On Page 24 �Pwe Two SBAFARERS^ LOG SlUNA Conference In San Francisco By Pwil Hdi Representatives of SlUNA unions are shown'here as they participate in the July meeting of the International's Fisherman and Cannery Workers Conference. Legislation and planning of coordinated action were among the key subjects discussed. SlUNA Steps Up Political Action, Maps State, Regional Programs The SlUNA is stepping up its program of political activity and participation in the work of COPE (AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education) though the establishment of an apparatus that will coordinate and correlate the political action program of the Interna+;/-.vioi onri i+c affiliated His-"*tional and its affiliated dis­ will be brought together and fbeir committee in each SlUNA affiliated trict and local unions. activities coordinated on a regional union who will be responsible for The plan will provide the machinery for more effective and broader implementation of the SIUNA's and that of its affiliated unions participation in COPE ac­ tivities. The International fully participates in the national COPE program and affiliated unions are active in their particular area. In addition to coordinating the political activities of the Interna­ tional and those of SlUNA affili­ ates, the SlUNA program will pro­ vide a means of participation for those affiliates not yet fully active in the political action and educa­ tion area. The decision to institute the po­ litical action apparatus followed discussions at a conference cf SlUNA affiliated unions in San Francisco on July 11. The meet­ ing stressed the necessity of such a program because of the impor­ tance of the 1964 national, state and local elections to every trade union member and trade union or­ ganization. SlUNA President Paul Hall has caUed on all SlUNA affiliated dis­ trict and local unions which have not yet done so to set up COPE committees in their own organi­ zations. The next step, Hall pointed out, is the establishment of state­ wide COPE organizations of the SlUNA affiliated unions. Finally, the state-wide SlUNA COPE group basis, such as the West Coast, At­ lantic Coast, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes and other major regions. Steps toward the full implemen­ tation of the SlUNA program are already underway. Chairmen are being' designated for the COPE Ticket Near Bottom Of COPE Ratings Sen. Barry M. Goldwater and Rep. William E. Miller, the 1964 GOP candidates for president and vice president, have consistently voted against the programs and pol­ icies of the AFL-CIO in their years in Congress. Goldwater, who is finish­ ing his second six-year term in the Senate, Is listed by the AFL-CIO Committee on Po­ litical Education (COPE) as voting "wrong" on 53 rollcalls. He does not have a "right" vote on any of Hie ksues listed fn the COPE voting records—tissues rang­ ing broadly over domestic and foreign. policies. In his 14 years in the House, Miller has voted "wrong" or against AFL-CIO' positions on 47 rollcalls aad "right" on 8 issues. the program in their own organiza­ tion and who will serve as liaison between their local union and the SlUNA regional COPE group and the International. State-wide and regional COPE groupings for the East and Gulf Coast will be set up at meetings to be held on August 3. The Pacific Area state-wide and re­ gional grouping will be set up at a cOTiference of SlUNA affiliated unions in San Francisco on August 15. It is quite evident that this year's elections on the national, state and local levels will be especially important to trade union members. Vital issues which will Influence their lives and those of their families will be decided in the coming contest. To Seafarers whose livelihoods are so directly affected by Federal legislation and regulations, the 1964 elections are of special significance. TTio same holds true for the membership of the many other unions affiliated with us, the Seafarers International of North America. All of the district and local unions affiliated with our International are acutely aware of the direct relationship between the outcome of elections and the well-being of their member^ip. The 1964 elections underscore the importance of this relationship. The need then is for maximum effectiveness of all efforts in this important area of union activity. Our International, although it is already an active participant in the national COPE program, is now embarked on a program to broaden SlUNA political action and education. The program, already in the process of implementation, calls for the establishment of COPE committees within each of the SlUNA unions and the development of state and regional groupings of the COPE unit of the SlUNA affiliates, all of whose activity will be coordinated by the International. Obviously there is a considerable effort involved but it is an effort upon which hinges, to a considerable extent, the welfare of Seafarers and their families, along with that of the memberships of the other unions afflliated with us in our International. • * * Coming up next week is the third meeting of the Maritime Grievance Committee, which properly constituted and determined to improve the condition of the American merchant marine, could render a distinct sovice to the shipping community and to the nation. Un­ fortunately, the evidence is still lacking that the committee will prove constructive. In fact, there appears to be some doubt whether the Maritime Grievance Committee has serious intention with respect to improving the state of ttie American merchant marine, which basically is the purpose behind its formation. The SIU will discuss at the committee's next meeting a number of grievances which are among the many plagueing the' industry. The most important is our often-repeated complaint that the com­ mittee as presently constituted cannot provide clear-cut resolution of the issues confronting it because it has no prescribed authority. In our opinion, the situation can be corrected. We have made two specific suggestion whereby this committee could derive the necessary authority to resolve maritime grievances either by legislation which would give members of the committee, both government non-govemraent, such authority, or by executive order. Action in either of these two ways would make what is now merely a discussion group, a meanin^ul instrument for intelligently and effectively providing the answers to the problems before it. Goldwater Nomination Marks Power Shift For Republicans By Willard Shelton, Managing Editw, AFL-CIO News Service SAN FRANCISCO—The Republican Party in a historic shift of emphasis, tone and di­ rection nominated Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona as its presidential candidate for 1964, The Arizona senator underscored the change in direction by picking Rep. William E. Miller of New York as his"^ vice-presidential running tien work building a solid base of said that in a campaign "a few support in the South aifd Rocky brickbats will be thrown. mate. To Goldwater, the self-described conservative champion of the Re­ publican Party, the victory was a personal triumph won by four years of hard, slogging organiza- Maritime Administrator Visits SiU Headcfuarters Federal Maritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson (third from left) talks wlth SIU represen­ tatives during his recent visit to the Union's headquarters. From left to right,'SIU Inland Boatmen's Union representative Martin Gould, SIU vice-president Lindsay Wllliamsi Johnson, and SIU vice-president Al Tanner. ' Mountain states, climaxed by de­ cisive victory in the June 2 Cali­ fornia primary. Miller, who had planned to re­ tire from Congress this year, served as chairman .of the Re­ publican National Committee that set up the convention where Goldwater won. He has been con­ servative wing among eastern Re­ publicans and has long been at odds, politically, with most New York GOP leaders.. The prospect as leading Re­ publican figures fulfilled their function of closing party ranks in the bitterly fought convention here was for a hard, bruising race for the White House leading up to the Nov. 3 election. Goldwater, the freshly nomin­ ated candidate, said in a soft-spoken late-night news conference that he would battle Pres. John­ son in the campaign in a "vigor­ ous" way, without "delving into gossip and'rumors," and that he hoped the people would be given time to think on the issues. Asked what he meant in. a news­ paper interview by terming John­ son the "biggest faker in the United. States" and the "phoniest individual whoever came around" on dvil rights ksues, Goldwater "I've known the fellow. I have nothing against him," said the Re­ publican nominee. The Goldwater victory, scored on the first ballot, came by a smashing vote of 883 to 214 for his closest rival. Gov. William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania, and 114 for New York^s Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller. Michigan's Gov. George W. Romney held on to most of hk own state's delegates for 41 votes. Scranton took the dpty of ap(.Continued on page 4) SEAFARERS LOG July 24, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 15 PAOL HALL, PresWenS HERBEBI BBAMD, Editor; IBWIM SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BGBNABD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYEB, ROBEBT ABONSON, ROBEUT HEATHCOCK, ALVIN SCOTT, Staff Writers. Publithad biwaekly at tha haadquartara of tha Saafarars iRtarnaNonal Union, At­ lantic, Quit, Lakes and Inland Watara pistHct, AFL-CIO, -675 Fourth Avanua, Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Tal. HYaclnth 9-6600. Socofld dast postasa paid at tha Post Offico in Brooklyn, NY, undar tha Act ot Aus. 24, 1912. 120 �' itdQ 5IU Nominations SIU Urges Grievance Close On Aug, IS Committee Action On flplon EleetIon§ Nominations for union office in the 1964 SIU AGLWD elections which opened on July 15 will continue until mid­ night August 15. A total of 45 elective posts will appear on the ballot,' with voting to be"^ conducted from November 2 that it will be accepted provided it is signed by the candidate and through December 31 of this contains his book number and the year. Normally elections begin on Nov. 1, but this year that date falls on a Sunday and the balloting will commence the next day. Qualifications To properly qualify nominees must have their credentials in headquarters by midnight August 15. The requirements for nomina­ tion are set forth in Article XII and Article XIII of the Union con­ stitution. Among the requirements, Article XIII of the constitution provides that each candidate must submit with his credentials a signed statement testifying that he is not prohibited from holding union office under the Law. The text of this statement is contained in Section 1 of Article XIII. In order to assist members in­ terested in filing for a place on the ballot, Secretary - Treasurer A1 Kerr has prepared printed copies of this statement and they are available in all SIU port offices. Members may also obtain the printed form by contacting the SIU Secretary-Treasurer; A1 Kerr, by telephone, mail or telegram for a copy. The Secretary-Treasurer points out that in the event the printed form is not available it is permis­ sible for a member to write out the statement, as contained in Section 1 of Article XIII of the Constitu­ tion, in his own hand writing and date on which it is made out. Any member may submit his name or be nominated by others as a candidate for Union office. In order to qualify each candidate must meet the following constitu­ tional requirements: at least three years of sea time in an unlicensed capacity, at least four months of which must be between January 1 of this year and the time of his nomination; has been a full mem­ ber of the Union in good standing for three years prior to his nomi­ nation; is a U. S. citizen and has completed the form referred to above. Credentials The necessary documents setting forth each candidate's qualifica­ tions should be delivered in per­ son or by mail to the Credentials Committee in care of the Secre­ tary-Treasurer so that they are inheadquarters no later than mid­ night of August 15, 1964. In accordance with the Consti­ tution, the Credentials Committee will be elected at the regular membership meeting in the headquarter's port on August 3, 1964. The Committee will process all credentials received up to August 3 and will continue checking on all credentials received up to mid­ night August 15, and wiii submit its report as soon as possible thereafter. 4 US Shipping Beefs WASHINGTON—Four grievances submitted by the Seafarers International Union are among the five items slated for discussion at the third monthly meet­ ing of the Grievance Committee on Car go Preference Administration which will be held here on July 28. course of action, and are thus requirement. The announcement of merely advisors. The maritime The Penn Steamship application the meeting's agenda was labor and management repre­ for a construction subsidy, to en­ made here by Maritime Ad­ sentatives, who were originaUy able that company to build three ministrator Nicholas Johnson, designated as "advisors" to the modem American-flag bulk car­ the Grievance Committee committee, are thus in reality riers, was submitted to MA some chairman. The four grievi.nces which the SIU will air before the committee members are as follows: • A protest over the composition of the Grievance Committee. • A protest over MA's policy of granting waivers on the re­ quired use of U.S.-flag vessels in the carriage of cargoes financed by the Export-Import Bank. • A protest over the MA reevaluation policy with respect to the exchange of older tonnage for C-4s from the reserve fleet. • A protest over the slowness with which MA has been process­ ing an application of the SIUcontracted Penn Steamship Com­ pany for a construction differ­ ential subsidy. The SIU has contended, since the Grievance Committee was first set up, that its members have no authority to r^olve griev­ ances. The Government repre­ sentatives on the committee, the SIU has noted, have no authority to commit the departments or agencies they represent to any only advisors to advisors. The SIU's protest on the C-4s is based oh the fact that the MA, after announcing that C-4a would be broken out of the reserve fleet to assist domestic and tramp operators, switched its evaluation of these vessels. As a result of the boost in price, all four tramp operators, including two SIUcontraoted companies, who were slated to get newer tonnage, were forced to drop out of the program. The SIU's protest over waivers of the Export-Import Bank car­ goes is based on a request re­ cently made to the MA to permit Chilean-flag vessels to carry 50% of two cargoes slated for Chile under the terms of a loan granted to that country by the ExportImport Bank. The SIU has noted that Public Resolution 17 requires that 100% of American cargoes financed by the Export-Import Bank be shipped in American bottoms. MA has consistently been follow­ ing a policy of granting so-called "general waivers" of this statutory 15 months ago, and as yet there has been no definitive- action on it. The SIU pointed out In a brief to the committee that the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936 does not preclude construction subsidy aid for bulk carriers, but that the MA has consistently followed a policy of granting such aid only to linertype vessels. The SIU further pointed out that bulk cargoes now constitute almost 85% of all U.S. foreign trade and that of this amount only 5% is carried by U.S. vessels which are almost all war-built and which are on the verge of obsoles­ cence. The SIU pointed out that ap­ proval of the Penn Steamship application would be a significant first step toward the creation of a modern American-flag bulkcarrying fleet which this country vitally needs, particularly for the importation of strategic raw ma­ terials which are now carried almost exclusively in runaway and other foreign flags. SIU's SS Transglobe^ German Ship Collide NEW YORK—The SlU-manned Transglobe, bound for Germany with a MSTS cargo, collided with the West German vessel Tubingen early Tuesday (July 21) off the New York coast. Both vessels suffered some damage, but no injuries were reported. Early reports that the Ger-^* man ship might have sunk Bethesda, Md., was the Seafarer to the slapping of waves beneath sent four U.S. Coast Guard who had the best — or perhaps the ve^el and gave the matter The smashed remains of a lifeboat belonging to the SIUcontracted Transglobe are tangible evidence' of the force of the collision between the ttudson Waterways vessel and the German-flag Tubingen in dense fog near Ambrose Light this week. Deckhands are seen removing the contents of the wrecked boat as the Transglobe lays up for repairs in Bethle­ hem shipyard, Hoboken, N.J. Company officials estimate that repairs will be completed within five days, and the vessel's departure for Bremerhaven has been rescheduled for next week. craft speeding to the scene of the more correctly, the worst — seat little thought. Members of the engine depart­ collision about seven miles south­ in the house for viewing the east of Ambrose Lightsliilp. The collision. Sullivan was standing ment on duty at the time experi­ Transglobe (Hudson Waterways) the 12-4 AM watch on the bow enced the bump but in the short radioed that the accident had when suddenly a massive shape time it took for the news to spread taken place in murky fog and the loomed in front of him from the that there had been an accident and for the blackgang to get up other vessel involved had dis­ darkness. "It was about 1:30 In the on deck, the other sliip had dis­ appeared. The Transglobe hove to with morning, and so foggy that I appeared into the darkness. During the time of the alert, moderate damage to her bow and couldn't see 30 yards ahead. All side while the Coast Guard of a sudden this other ship comes which lasted for some three hours, searched the waters for signs of in front and we hit. I took off the Transglobe's crew conducted the missing Tubingen. After two running a few seconds before the an extensive check to see if the hours it was discovered the Ger­ collision and then junk started vessel was damaged below the man vessel was also standing by flying all over," Sullivan said, waterline or had incurred other and signalling, but the poor visi­ shaking his head. serious structural damage. Elec­ A huge, jagged hole in the bow, tricians made certain there were bility had made contact impos­ looking like an ugly wound, backs no loose connections or frayed sible. Speculation that a maritime up the young seaman's testimony wires that might cause fire. disaster had occurred was dis­ that he vacated his post "not a The ship limped into Hoboken persed when the two vessels came moment too soon." to get a more thorough check-up After the initial contact the and have necessary repairs made. into port and indicated there had been only slight to moderate Tubingen drifted around to the In addition to major repairs on damage to each. The Tubingen port side of the Transglobe and the bow, the Transglobe sustained preceded to the Gowanus Canal banged into the American ship piers In Brooklyn and the Trans­ again. By this time the emerg­ damage to the main deck area and globe went to the Bethlehem ency horns were blaring, rousing will need replacement of a life­ sleeping crewmen from Iheir boat that was' demolished when Steel Hoboken yard. A LOG reporter went aboard bunks below to maintain their the German ship smashed into her side. Ironically, the lifeboat had the 11,278 ton Transglobe shortly stations. "I felt a slight bump," said been completely re-outfitted and after she docked to get a first­ hand account of a collision at sea. Mark Flanagan of Washington, repaired only the day before. After a five-day repair job, the Although there were no injuries D.C., who was in bed reading a reported, and no major damage magazine. "I didn't think anything Transglobe is expected to get un­ sustained, the incident could of it and went to sleep. Then the derway again for Bremerhaven. Coast Guard authorities, mean­ easily have claimed many lives general alarm sounded and we all while, are sifting through reports because of the darkness and heavy rushed to our stations." Other Seafarers below decks and eye-witness accounts to deter­ fog. Edwin Sullivan, O.S. from attributed the feeling of contact mine the cause of the accident. �M Jnif S4,' Catching Up Japanese, AFL-CIO Sign Pact To Upgrade Job Standards WASHINGTON—^Unfair competition by Japanese industry that is able to manufacture goods with the help of workers receiving substandard wages will be corrrected if enough support can be gained for a recently signed pact between the AFL-CIO and a newly-formed Japanese trade union federa-"*" U.S. labor federation in an attempt would request Washington that the tion. to rectify a problem that has been flow of goods from industries vio­ The Japanese Confedaration of great concern to some Ameri­ lating the agreement he termi­ New Ship Bid APL Gets Hearing SAN FRANCISCO — Hearings were recently held here by ths Maritime Subsidy Board on an ap­ plication by the SlU-Paeific District contracted American President Lines to add three new vessels to Its subsidized freighter services. The hearings also covered a request by APL for an Increase in the maximum number of sail­ ing permitted in its trans-Pacific, and 'round the world service. Representatives from APL ex­ plained that the line Is seeking greater flexibility in its operation in order to compete with foreignflag lines. They pointed out that American-flag lines as a group have been substantially full on outbound voyages, and argued that greater participation in foreign trade is not possible unless they can provide additional cargo. The three new vessels would be used as a "mobile task force," enabling APL to take advantage of peaks in trade. of Labor will cooperate with the can labor unions, particularly in nated until the situation was rec­ the clothing and electronics in­ tified. dustries. The Japanese Confederation of Inexpensive Japanese imports Labor was formed by the merging into the U.S. have plagued the un­ of three smaller groups in an at­ ions and industries mentioned, al­ tempt to wrest some of the power though the problem has lessened away from Sohyo, the main Japa­ Seafarer John Williams re­ nese labor federation. To show in recent years. laxes in the New York hall, support of the fledgling movement, At the conclusion of talks be­ as he catches up on the the AFL-CIO will send a delega­ tween AFL-CIO and Japanese of­ latest Union news in the NEW YORK—Raising of tolls ficials, a joint statement was is­ tion to Its formal founding con­ LOG. oh the St. Lawrence Seaway, an sued, calling for the correction of vention in November. irritating thought to the maritime "instances of unfair economic com­ petition as a result of unjust labor industry, may not be necessary conditions" should they occur. after all if the sudden and dra­ Both Seji Amaike, general sec­ matic upsurge in traffic on the retary of the Japanese Confedera­ waterway continues. tion of Labor, and AFL-CIO pres­ This optimistic prediction was ident George Meany have indi­ made by administrator of the St. cated that the expansion of free Western Europe's counterparts of the Volga Boatman, the Lawrence Seaway Development trade is a vital necessity for the Corporation, Joseph H. McCann, attainment of prosperity by each men who sail on the vast inland waterways, are rapidly cast­ in a speech before the semi­ of the two countries concerned ing away most of the old trappings that made Europe's rivers and canals more romantic annual meeting of the Great with the agreement. Lakes Commission. than practical, and assuming Rtrieted by the depth and width Fair Conditions < Continued from page 2) a new role aided by American of its channels and locks. McCann told delegates the sea­ pearing before the convention to "But to be sound and equitable, technology. Dravo'e project Involves two declare that its platform, which he way had just completed its second The new look finds Ck>nUnental 1,030 horsepower vessels powered had fought hard to liberalize, "is successive 5 million ton month such prosperity must assure fair and that traffic for 1964 could labor conditions for the workers transportation authorities adopt­ by two reverse geared diesel broad enough for all of us to stand reach as high as 40 million tons in each country," Mr. Amaike said. ing U.S. operational techniques engines. Because of the numerous on," and "we can all build upon if the rapid acceleration in traffic "In the event that there should and utilizing equipment developed low bridges on the Seine, the it." were to maintain its present pace. occur instances of unfair economic along the Mississippd and Ohio upper half of their pilothouses are The problem now is to "get rid constructed as to provide a means of the Democratic Administration" _He noted the current season, two competition as a result of unjust Rivers. A French inland waterway for lowering them to provide which has "no foreign policy and months along now, as being ahead labor conditions, then the two or­ of 1963 by more than 4 million ganizations can exchange infor­ operator has asked the Dravo clearance. a bad domestic policy," he de­ A key element in the towboats, clared as he promised to fight for tons and foresaw a 50-million mation and agree on joint efforts Corporation for designs and en­ to correct the situation." gineering advice for two big diesel which are designed to push rather Republican victories "at every yearly tonnage mark by 1968. In cases where American unions towboats - to be used in moving than pull barges in the traditional level." He closed: "Let us work "Because of these favorable traffic developments, emphasis feel their members are being sand and gravel filled barges manner, is the Kort nozzle. The within our party." The campaign tone had been should no longer be placed on the harmed by Japanese imports, the along the Seine and other rivers. nozzle controls the amount and Many Experiments direction of water flow to the previously set, to a high degree, adequacy of tolls but on the ade­ AFL-CIO would contact the Japa­ Extensive experimentations in propellers, giving the vessel from by approval of a Goldwater plat­ quacy of facilities," McCann said. nese labor group to ascertain the form characterized by an intense "If I a;i; right our study of tolls validity of charges of substandard the past few years by European 25 to 40 per cent more power. operations have given rise to the "indictment" of the Democratic during the next two years will wages or working conditions. A-dministration and a GOP pro­ If such charges could he proven enthusiasm for American meth­ bear us out and tolls will remain gram carefully framed to fit the then the U.S. labor federation ods. The Dravo Corp. has been constant," he predicted. one of the major factors in pro­ senator's conservative background. viding designs for propulsion sys­ The convention's deeper mean­ tems of smaller boats operated by ing was clear: French, Dutch and West German • The Goldwater. victory over­ concerns. turned a Republican pattern of Europe's inland waterway net­ three decades, in which predomi­ work extending from the Alps to nant influence in selection of GOP the North Sea, has always been presidential nominees was exer­ WASHINGTON—The growth in cised by the northeastern moder­ an important part of continental By A! Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer transportation, but has been re- jobs in 1963 failed to match the ate party wing. increase in the labor force, result­ Goldwater forces this year splin­ ing in higher unemployment over tered and shattered this predomi­ • the year than in 1962, the Labor nantly moderate influence in party Most Seafarers are well aware that they enjoy, along with their fam­ Departments Monthly Labor Re­ affairs. The center of balance ilies, the broadest possible protection from the various benefit plans. vue declared. Since there are so many, however, such as Welfare, Vacation and Pen­ moved to the South, the Midwest "Hie special labor force report, and the Mountain states. sion that cover almost every conceivable type of benefit, there is occa­ published in the June issue of the sionally a need to explain one In particular to a member. In this case • A major instrument in the magazine^ analyzed the major em­ we received a question from a brother inquiring about the death bene­ DETROIT—Michigan will share ployment and unemployment de- shift was the emergence of a pow­ erful southern Republican Woe fit, and the answer would be interesting and informing to all Sea­ in the more than $1 billion in veloimients in 1963. It points out farers and their families. funds that have been set aside that joblessness increased over organized intensely for Goldwater. The southern state bloc disposed The brother asked: "Why, although the death benefit is $4,000, did from the recently approved $4.3 the beneficiary of a deceased friend of mine receive a payment of only billion public works bill for work the preceding year desfute aver­ of 269 delegate votes, approxi­ age employment of 69 million. mately 40 percent of the 655-vote $500?" on rivers, harbors and flood con­ The 1963 employment gains convention majority needed to We told him this: In order for the beneficiary of a deceased member trol projects. were described as significantly to receive the $4,000 death benefit the deceased member must have The House Appropriations Com­ larger than the average annual nominate. When the Arizona sena­ maintained eligibility prior to his death by having sailed 90 days in mittee approved monies for con-- increase in Jobs of 700,000 regis­ tor was rated weeks before the the calendar year, and also have had one day sea time within the pre­ struction at Charlevoix harbor, tered between 1955 and 1962, but convention as within "striking vious six months aboard ships of companies that are a party to the Gladstone harbor. Great Lakes con­ were not as large as the 1.2 mil­ range" of the first-ballot nomina­ tion he won, well over half bis Seafarers Welfare Plan. Obviously, this Is a very simple requirement necting channels, Saginaw River, lion for recovery year 1962. solid strength was his southern for the professional seaman. For the sailor who does not meet the St. Mary's River, Rouge River and White collar empioyment rose simple eligibility requirement there is a protective feature in the Wel­ various building projects in the about 300,000 In 1963 and blue delegates. fare Plan by which his beneficiary is assured of a $500 death benefit harbors of Ludington, Manistee, collar jobs gained 700,000, all of jf the deceased SlU member has at least one day of sea time in the Marquette and Muskegon. it taking piace among skilled and Any SIU member who feels year prior to his death. Funds amounting to $400,000 are semi-skilled workers. Most of this there is sa anhecesSary delay Renqember, the payment of the benefits is a big and complicated job earmarked for construction of gain was attributed to the contin­ In the processing of any wel­ and the Union pays considerable attention to it. In this manner the Wayne County's lower River Rouge uing upswing of the economy fare er penaloB claims ahotild membership can be more easily assisted in obtaining all the benefits flood control project. Leland har­ from the last recession. Immediately call this to the to which they are due—as quickly and as simply as is possible. Each bor, Ontonagon harbor and the The labor force expanded by 1.1 attention of the SCcreiaryweek hundred of applications are processed and benefits paid to mem­ Saginaw River will get a total of million in 1963, a gain in line with Treasurer at headquarters, hy bers and their beneficiaries. $141,000 for planning. In addition, long-term projections. certified mail, return receipt This, as I have so often mentioned, is why our plans offer the Charlevoix harbor, Clinton River, However, the special report sa.v6 requested. Any delay in the broadest possible protection -to members and their families. It is Grand River basin, Harrisville har­ that this increase was not suffi­ processing of a claim is usu­ another reason why the Seafarers benefit plans are exceptional. bor, Huron River Lake Erie coast, cient to make up icr the smallerally due to the absence of neeBrothers and kin are reminded that questions are most welcome Manistique and Indian Rivers, St. than-expected gain in 1962; as a cssary information or docn-^ and that we will make every effort to see that any and all aspects of Joseph River and the shore of Lake result the labor force remained meats which are required hethe benefit plans are clarified. Seafarers can be assured of a proper Huron will receive funds for about 600,000 below ^ the level fore a claim can he processed. projected previously for 1963; answer if It is within our power to do so. surveys. Higher Toils For Seaway Seen Fading European Boatmen Modernize With Aid Of U.S. Know-How Goldwater Unemployment Outpaces Rate Of New Jobs Death Benefits Vary With Recipient Gets Waterway $ �Mr M, atM Metal Trades Unite To Save Navy Shipyards iy Earl (Bull) Shapord. Vlce-Prcsidtnt, Ariantie East Coast Shipping Remains Active New York, on the shippinr front, continue* to run at a fair pace. From all indication* it will probably be this way for the next couple of week*, flad to say. Still short of ABs, FWTs and Oilers. All Wipers who have six month* *eatime are urged to get FWT endorsements. Some oldtimers on the beach here are: William A. Ryan, an SlU-member since 1952, whose last ship was the Puerto Rico. Frank "Jelly Bean" Nelson came into the hall to say hello and reg­ ister for a coastwise run on any tanker as deck maintenance man or bosun. Frank's last ship was the San Francisco. He has been shipping SIU since 1948 and makes his home with his wife in Savannah. Up in Boston shipping is still a little slow but I expect it to pick up soon. There are 101 men registered on the beach and waiting to sail. We shipped 14 men out during the last period and there was one pay­ off and three ships in-transit Charles Robinson, a 20-year man witk the Union, Is Just out of the hospital after six months. Charlie is holding his own at the hall and wants to get a long trip. He had a tough time with his leg but is OK DOW. Another SlU-oldtimer, Leonardo Ruggiero, who has been main­ taining Union ships for 25 years, is also on the beach for awhile. "Nick" says he was sorry he had to get off -f the hotel Mt. Washington, but had waiting for a ship to crew. to spend some of the summer Herman is registered after being months with his family. He on the Transeastem for four promises to try to make it back. months. He was the ship's dele­ Business matters forced Con­ gate and everyone reports that he stantino Ruggiero, 23 years with did a bang-up job. the Union, off the Mt. Washing­ Also on the beach are Woodrow ton. "Tweet" says the same as his Moore and James Corcoran. brother, that he was a little bit Woodrow has returned to Balti­ sad to leave the ship, but the more to register after a spell of business and the fact that he want­ a couple of years shipping out of ed to spend some time with his Houston. Brother Corcoran has family came first. He will try to finally left the Robin Goodfellow make a job back on her. and the Africa run after eight Martin Hitchcock, a Seafarer months. Jimmie says that the for 25 years, is spending time up Goodfellow was one of the best in New Hampshire after getting ships he ever was on. married. Marty declares that he is Norfolk shipping has been good glad to get back from his last for all departments and the out­ voyage to India aboard the look for the immediate future Trusce. After his honeymoon he looks the same. The Manhattan will wait, for a coastwise trip. finally left the shipyard after Shipping is on the slow bell this being there for 17 days. This ship month in Philadelphia. No sign- just about cleaned the hall out ons. nine in-transits and only two completely. The Globe Carrier payoffs reported. and Bradford Island have paid off. Some of the comments of SIUThe IBU was successful In members- on the beach in Philly: knocking out the United Mine Thomas Drzewicki: "I have been Workers in their raid in the with the SIU since 1944 and have Curtis Bay-McAllister fieets. been sailing In the deck depart­ After a two month organizational ment since 1942. My last ship was drive the UMW was unsuccessful the Globe Carrier, running coal in getting sufficient pledge cards. to Rotterdam. This was my first On the beach in Norfolk Is trip across the Atlantic since '46 i William Donald, an SlU-man for and the weather is still as miser- j ig years. Bill was hospitalized In able as ever. I prefer the nice Brazil and flown back to this city. warm runs of Calmar Lines." He is now an outpatient and Newton Paine is down from hoping to ship soon. Hubert Boston and dropped into the hall Lawrence, whose last vessel was for a few words. "Thought I'd the Marine Oiler, is looking for a renew some old acquaintances — pumpman's job. Chief cook aboard besides I'm tired of Sealand and the Cottonwood Creek, Joseph want to try something different. Stevens, is also on the beach and Got to get on something that registered for another chief cook's gives some part time so I can berth. catch up on my love life in the Shipping In Puerto Rico con­ land of rum and coca cola," New­ tinues to run on an even keel, ton says. ^ with 19 men registered on the A member of the steward de­ beach and 13 having shipped dur­ partment, Abe Handieman, has ing the last period. just got his lifeboat ticket and The SlU-Puarto Rico Division, recently completed the upgrading after a one-wefek strike at Pepsicourse at the New York hall. Abe Cola, wound up with sizeable says that he belongs to the best wage and commission increases union in the world and has plus extensive fringe benefits. In always found an SIU crew to be other action on the labor front, the best. Oldtimer Vincent Stan- the Boringuen Bag Mfg. Com­ kiewicz. Seafarer since 1942, is pany, Inc., has been accused by on the beach and waiting for a the U.S. Labor Department of ship out. He has sailed as a Bosun violating the minimum and over­ and carpenter. time compensation provisions of Down in Baltimore shipping the Fair Labor Standards act. has been very good the past two Costa Rlcan President, Fran­ weeks and the outlook for the cisco Orlich, said he would sup­ next two weeks looks very much port Puerto Rico's membership in the same. We expect to crew the the Organization of American Yorkmar this week and the Eagle States if Puerto Rico met O.A.S. Traveler next week. The Santore entrance qualifications. paid off, and after three months, Two oldtimers on the beach In there were many replacements. Santurce are F. Munoz and RayDuring the two-week period we mon Ayala. "Freddy" is back at paid off four ships, signed on four the hall looking for a choice job and Had 18 ships in-transit. All after spending a year on the beefs settled at payoff and noth­ dredge Crest. After a few trips to ing left pending. the West Coast on the ElizabethHerman Whisnant is now hold- port, Ramon is back in town wait­ ing down the hall very close, ing for a shorter run. Par* ItTf, SEAFARERSxL0E WASHINGTON—The metal trade* labor union* have joined force* in organizing • nine-state congressional bloo In an effort to keep in opera­ tion the nation'* 11 naval shipyards which employ a to­ tal of 88,000 workers. Emanuel Celler, Democrat of Brooklyn, who has been working to prevent the clos­ ing or reduction in size of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is heading the effort, the Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO has announced. Because the bulk of new Navy ship construction is now handled in private yards, the Defense Department is con­ ducting a study to determine whether any or all of these yards should be kept in op­ eration. Retires On Pension NEW YORK —A special disa­ bility pension of $150 has been awarded tug captain Aldophus A. Morgan, 56, a veteran rail tugman whose legs were amputated as the result of an accident aboard his carfloat. The joint Union - employer panel of the SIU pension plan voted the life pension for Capt. Morgan. The grant is the 18th for SIU-Railway Marine Region Morgan members this year and the 66th since the plan's inception. Capt. Morgan suffered the acci­ dent when a freight car aboard the Chesapeake and Ohio's carfloat broke loose and rolled onto him. He had joined the SlU-affiliate in Norfolk and served as both captain and engineer until the accident. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Morgan will convalesce with his wife, Minnie, and three children, Arthur, June and Ruth at the family's Yorktown, Va., home. Water Carriers Charge Rail Rate Discriminatioii The Common Carrier Conference of Domestic Water Car­ riers has charged the nation's railroads of establishing a nationwide pattern of discriminatory rates when competi­ tion with water carriers is-*-^ — involved. there i* water competition in one The conference, an associ­ place and not in the other, the ation of leading regulated water carriers operating on the Great Lakes, inland rivers, and coast­ wise and intercoastal trades, made the accusation in * 70-page book­ let analyzing rate making In the nation. Some of the more striking ex­ amples of discriminatory rates cited in the booklet are: Maine poultry farmers are charged twice the rate of their Georgia competitor* for the same amount of transportation for corn for their chickens. Kan., pay three time the rate of Grain exporters at Garden City, their competitors in Peoria, 111., to ship to the Gulf. Newsprint, shipped 1,135 miles from Oregon City, near Portland, to Los Angeles, costs one half the rate Salt Lake City buyers pay, although Salt Lake Is 130 miles nearer. The Georgia chicken farmer, the Peoria exporter and the Los Angeles newsprint buyers are not getting cheaper rates because the railroads like the area, the booklet said. They are reaping the bene­ fits of of what are called "watercompelled rates" because Inland waterway carriers or ocean car­ riers serve those cities. Artificially high rates do exist on the railroads to those areas not served by water carriers, and, the booklet claims, the railroads could "reduce tliese Interior rates tomorrow if they so desired." The association said that extensive re­ search into the subject had un­ covered "a nationwide pattern of discriminatory rates." When railroads charge higher prices "for a standard imit of service in one part of the country than they do In another, they erect regional trade barriers which retard the free flow of interstate commerce and distort the economic development of the country, the booklet said. The Investigation also un­ covered two loophole* In the pro­ visions of the Interstate Com­ merce Act barring discriminatory rates, the water carriers said. If Locomotive Engineers Mourn Grand Chief Roy E. Davidson Roy E. Davidson, Grand Chief Engineer of the Brother­ hood of Locomotive Engineers, died July 6, 1964, two days after his 63d birthday. He was elected unanimous­ While working a* a locomotive ly to the top BLE post by the fireman, Davidson attended the 1962 convention, the first University of UUnois at Cham­ chi^f to be chosen without opposi­ tion since 1942. He also served as a member of the executive com­ mittee of the Railway Labor Exe­ cutives Association. Born the third of flve children of a coal miner and farmer, he grew up wanting to become a railroader. Dividson attended school in Oakwood, 111., and graduated from Oakwood Township High School. He started as a fireman on the New York Central Illinois division from Chicago to Danville at 16 years of age. He joined the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineermen in 1918, and became gen­ eral chairman for the Firemen on the NYC's Illinois division, Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, when he was 21. paign and latter, attended night classes at the University of Chi­ cago. Surviving are his widow, Cecile; three sons, Louis, Roy and David; a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Ksir; 4 grandchildren and a great-grand­ daughter. Along with his other positions, Davidson was also a director of the Railway Labor Political League, president of the BLE Building Association and the Locomotive Engineers Mutual Accident and Insurance Association. Perry S. Heath succeeded David­ son as grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood. He was sworn into office on July 9, 1964. C.J. Couglin became the first assistant grand chief engineer. "circumsrtances" are different and substantial dlsorimination i* al­ lowed. The water carriers agree there are inequalities in rate regula­ tions, the booklet stated, and that too many exemptions were al­ lowed. They have urged that the regulations be extended to cover all modes of transportation. But if this cannot be done, the associ­ ation said, an alternative must bev to adopt antitrust curbs on dis­ crimination. "The domestic water carriers have long recommended that the transportation industry be gov­ erned by the same rules on dis­ criminatory pricing which are applied generally by antitrust laws. The key problem is to con­ trol discrimination which is de­ structive of competition and which restricts the free flow of interstate commerce." Oregon Effort For Work Law Left At Post SALEM, Ore.—A proposed state constitutional amendment to out­ law the union shop failed to gain a place on the Oregon election ballot this November. It didn't even come close. An initiative petition, which re­ quired 46,600 signatures by July 3, had fewer than 1,000 names on file when the deadline passed. The repudiation of the anti-union shop proposal was described by the Na­ tional Council for Industrial Peace as "the most emphatic on record." Before the signature drive got under way in May, the Oregon Su­ preme Court barred the use of the phrase "rlght-to-work" on the petition. The court upheld a labor protest that the phrase is a "false . . . misleading . . . prejudicial" description of a proposed measure which "does not provide or guar­ antee any employment for any­ one." George Brown, State AFL-CIO director of legislation and political education, told the AFL-CIO News that Oregon employers' organiza­ tions discouraged and refused to support the attempt to ban the union shop. A local John Birch Society leader publicly proposed a "rightto-work" petition campaign early this year, buf the only one who picked up the idea was Mrs. Mar­ garet Fields, a housewife who was defeated in a primary contest for the state legislature. She set up a headquarters In Portland and launched the unsuccessful state­ wide petition campaign. The failure In Oregon was the second successive defeat for the "right-to-work" movement In a two month period. In May, Oklahoma voters decisively rejected a "work" amendment In a statewide vote. in "rusnosptTAL?^-^ C/Ul&UHML I/UMEPMTBY/ �^ V- ».* ' 4- » .» 14 sijtrAkkm^'iiD€ Tv fSti Mr U, INI (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) July 4- July 17 Shipping activity slipped again from the year's high which was hit four weeks ago. As the summer lull took effect, the total of number of Seafarers shipping out stood at 1,166 during the past two weeks, compared to 1,450 in the previous reporting period. The number of engine department jobs dispatched underwent the small­ est change of the three departments, as the deck and engine categories suffered sharp decreases since the last report appeared. As job activity began to level off, a decrease in total registration also took place, dropping from 1,486 in the previous two weeks to 1,466. The slow down in the pace of job activity is being reflected in the number of SIU men who are registered on the beach. The number of men now on the beach has risen to 3,922 from the previ­ ous reporting period's fif?ure of 3.644. The shipping picture was brightest in Baltimore where the number of jobs dispatched more than doubled from the low figure appearing two weeks ago. Norfolk also witnessed an increase in activity while other East Coast Ports encountered a general slow down. The job situa­ tion on the West Coast showed a mixed pattern with Wilmington posting a sharp increase in the number of men shipping. San Francisco remained virtually un­ changed in comparison to the previous period, while things were slowing down on the shipping board in Seattle. The slower job situation also meant several changes in the seniority picture. The percentage of Class A men shipping jumped back over the 50 percent mark and now stands at 52 percent as compared to the low of 46 percent registered in the last report period. Class B registration went up a point to 34 percent, while the share of class C men dispatched dropped to 14 percent from the 21 percent mark of two weeks ago. SAfp AcfiV/fy r«y Oflt Siyi l» OH Tran. TOTAL letten T 0 New Ycrli 11 4 Philadelphia..31 leltimere .... 4 4 Nerfelk 2 2 JochseaviH#.. 0 1 Tampa 1 i Mebile 7 I NewOrieont.. 9 t Heattea 3 1 Wihnhiftaa ..0 1 San FraaciMa.. 4 3 Seattle .3 1 TOTALS ... 40 34 4 24 T 14 4 12 0 4 14 22 4 B 4 S 43 13 24 10 13 1 14 34 24 7 12 0 132 214 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 1 5 0 6 0 0 2 2' 0 1 0 1; 36 58 12 106 2 13 20 35 24 29 11 641 6 11 19 0 8 4 2 2 6 5 1 10 23 30 8 61 0 8 16 12 16 8 8 36 6 4 2 12 0 1 1 2 5 6 0 11 2 3 0 5 2 3 7 12 5 7. 2 0 0 3 2 5 3 6 1 2 1 2 0 3 10 9 3 22 0 6 11 17 12 n 1 2«|i 24 41 13 78 1 15 28 7 44 24 ' 27 M 20 34 6 60 2 10 15 27 7 7 9 23i 5 1 0 6 1 3 3 7 0 4 1 5 8 9 3 20 1 4 3 8 6 3 2 11 7 10 18 1 1 5 2 8 6 8 15 1 145 221 52 1 418 13 72 107 1 192 106 121 39 1 266i Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped Registered On The Beach Shipped TOTAL • CLASS B CLASS C Shipped CLASS Ai CLASS • GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 1 0 28 5 41 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2i 8 3 1 7 11 3 11 12 26 0 14 3 17 64 26 17 107 102 136 28 266 8 51 80 139 0 3 1 36 1 1 18 2 2 1 4 10 3 4 4 3 IS 9 1711 1^ 3 7 10 20 2 65!! 47 5 2 20 64 11 122 1 9 36 9 13 29 43 7, 0 2 3 5 7, 11 23 1 2 2 7 7 25 12 10 16 1 4 5 6 10 0 1< 7 2 2 0 13 20 3 1 10 1 2 3 10 18 j 5 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 3 8 0 11 2 4 5 11 3 4 33 10 76 0 2 9 0 1 23 32 33 5 19 1 0 9 1 24 39 0 0 6 58 19 20 5 1 39 6 103 70 88 19 177 0 26 85 111 3 8 0 1 0 0 23 8 31 58 83 20 161 3 31 44 4 0 0 78 6 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 5 37 6 0 11 11 21 5 0 10 10 20 3 0 1 1 1 4 2 6 11 20 24 26 7 57 5 35 3 6 17 13 2 2 4 8 0 0 6 15 6 6 5 46 4 25 11 8 29 22 19 48 55 64 1 140 3 21 42 12 1 57 266 140 57 I 463 409 547 117 ! 1673: 29 195 327 1 851 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ran Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston .. Wilmington San Francisco...;.... Seattle TOTALS Registered Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROlip GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 3 "0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 11 1 18 52 78 4 8 19 15 38 11 33 5 49 4 20 5 11 8 3 1 12 0 4. 4 8 0 4 5 0 1 2 2 4 7 19 28 0 2 11 16 27 j 2 22 7 31 1 26 10 9 5 0 1 6 0 3 5 4 0 5 0 7i 1 3 4 0 0 1 1 1 7 0 8 1 4 7 0 2 5 5 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 12 16 0 2 2 4 8 15 2 12, 2 9 4 10 3 5 32 9 5 46 2 22 22 46; 4 30 5 20 6 21 17 43 20 13 35 1 2 21 10 32 3 0 21 4 18 8 8 20 1 2 1 4 1 3 0 4 3 3 7 0 1 1 1 2 18 4 24 2 2 5 2 9 3 14 1 18 0 7 5 2 3 15 2 20 0 5 9 14 1 5 3 9 1 7 10 2 59 189 27 1 275 11 108 87 1 206 31 137 30" 1 198 18 78 55 1 151 Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS C Shipped CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 20 1 1 15 3 2 8 11 0 4 6 12 22 49 20 22 91 47 135 20 202 17 50 70 137 0 0 0 0 5 9 2 4 0 30 0 24 4 5 11 16 0 4 3 7 31 88 12 20 7 73 0 54 7 24 23 47 18 1 0 4 6 5 7 2 6 7 10 1 2 3 4 8 0 0 1 1 7 13 2 5 1 6 8 2 0 5 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 10 0 11 0 2 3 5 0 2 6 15 10 31 8 4 6 35 0 26 1 10 13 33 0 8 4 12 30 43 12 85 23 72 12 107 3 44 48 95 0 2 0 2 21 20 43 30 2 65 5 100 6 80 33 41 0 0 ll 7 10 10 1 2 1 3 26 5 13 6 5 16 3 1 3 7. 18 32 12 7 7 35 54 2 7 7 8 17 0 3 0 3, 9 10 3 22, 8 32 2 42 1 11 13 25 5 35 29 1 67 198 151 67 1 416 158 494 66 1 718 38 202 250 1 490 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT CLASS A Registered CLASS B Sea GROUP 1-8 12 3 ALL 0 0 1 0 1 11 7 25 65 22 0 1 1 5 3 8 10 8 8 34 3 7 1 2 1 4 2 0 0 . 2 « 2 1 1 1 0 3 0 7 14 5 8 5 34 52 5 33 13 4 11 1 3 0 1 1 3 11 20 1 5 12 4 4 3 1 GROUP 12 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 2 3 10 IS 1 0 3 4 0 1 20 21 1 0 9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 13 0 0 0 26 24 0 1 10 11 1 0 3 4 0 2 5 7 0 3 12 TOTALS 36 5 Registered Port Jlos jfy Phil Bal Nor Jae Tam.... Mob.... NO Hou Wil SF 73 36 107 | 252 Shipped CLASS A 1-8 12 106 | 123 14 GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 0 11 7 19 41 0 2 1 3 3 10 20 4 2 0 2 4 1 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 5 5 35 6 20 13 4 1 7 1 0 1 2 2 7 1 4 5 1 6 13 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 3 0 11 8 0 0 1 1 15 5 1 9 0 8 1 7 1 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 9 34 0 34 0 0 6 6 0 1 4 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 5 5 0 37 22 75 | 148 9 3 88 I 100 TOTAL Shipped Shipped CLASS C Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS 123 ALL ABC ALL 1-8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 15 67 34 41 11 15 0 0 0 3 1 0 4 3 0 9 4 ! 20 15 39 15 4 0 14 9 8 0 2 2 4 2 14 2 1 0 5 4 4 5 9 0 0 0 1 1 2 4 1 1 0 0 5 0 9 0 14 6 0 0 0 35 0 34 0 69 18 0 3 3 13 0 6 0 3 22i 10 7 3 1 0 1 2 4 1 0 0 1 2 10 10 0 1 7 1 e 5 7 7 0 7 13 25 8 1 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 7 13 1 4 57 38 89 218 8 4 12 27 20 19 27 81 13 4 2 2 2 2 0 6 2 4 4 14 13 5 21 45 25 12 74 129 80 33 16 21 16 4 4 5 18 6 25 59 5 9 11 33 GROUP 1 2 3 0 0 3 10 40 4 1 1 7 5 3 39 1 2 9 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 14 2 89 1 8 4 33 3 2 7 0 3 13 6 9 32 0 38 |..39148 100 39 | 287 119 198 122 295 | 734 30 3 B4 9 47 12 1 1 17 92 45 12 16 47 40 286 | 356 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAiB GROUP 1 23 1_45 221 52 59' 189 "27 i09 ' 36 107 313 446 186 Registered CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL I 418 13 72 107 1 192 106 121 39 | 266 _2J^ .55_64 I 140 I 275 11^08 87 I 206 31 137 30" 198, 18 78 58 i 151 12*106 I 123, 51'_ 22 75 148, 9_ 3 88 1100 i 252 "5 I 945 29 192 300 I 621 188 280 144 i 612''48 136 210 I 391 SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 3 42 12 5 33 29 0 38 1 8 "75 79 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS ALL A B C 57 286 140 57 I '67 198 151 67 39' f 39.148 100 39 J 163 612 391 163 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CiASS B GROUP GROUP ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 I ALL I 463 409 547 117JI073 29^ 195 327 I 551 416'l58 494 66 718 38 202 250 I 490 t 287 317 122 295 ,I 734 .... "30 40 286~ I 356 |1166l 884 1163"478 |2S25 97 437 863 [1397 �loe p«c« anem Aid To Shipbuilding Ok'd By President WASHINGTON—A one year extension of the 55 percent ceiling on ship construction subsidies has been signed into law by President Johnson. The House of Representatives had urged a two year extension, but Senate and Administra­ the extension, claim that had it tion pressure cut it back to not been approved it would cost one. As an off-shoot of tlie basic 1936 Merchant Marina Act providing that shipbuilding costs, up to 55 per cent, be paid to maintain par­ ity between certain U.S. flag op­ erators and their foreign competi­ tors, the law will insure the con­ tinuation of subsidies of up to 55 per cent on new cargo ships and 80 per cent for the reconstruction of passenger vessels for a one year period. The legislation is intended to offset the higher labor and conMruction costs in this country as compared to foreign shipping yards. The amount of subsidy on each ship is determined by the Maritime Administration and then authorized by the Secretary of Commerce. Subsidies to date have been running about $250 million a year. Shipbuilders and operators, who had appealed to the Senate for them from $500,000 to $600,000 more per ship. In the meantime, the Maritime Subsidy Board has proposed stiffer requirements for the sale or transfer of ships by subsidized operators. It plans to detwrmine whether the prospective buyer has the experince and money to op­ erate a ship before it approves a sale and releases the seller from any of his obligations under the construction subsidy contract. The MA also has proposed a new system for comparing US and foreign costs for subsidy purposes. It proposes to stop using the sin­ gle lowest cost foreign yard as a means for comparison. Instead, it would use the aver­ age cost of flve foreigu shipyards to compute the subsidy. This would make the US and foreign shipbuilding costs closer together and reduce the subsidy outlay to the government. By Col Tanner, Executive Vice-President Rail Discriminatory Rates Exposed An extensive investigation into the nation's railroad practice of dis­ criminatory rate slashing reveals more clearly than ever the true pic­ ture of practices that are Injurious to the health of inland water industry. Research by' the Common Carrier Conference of Domestic Water Carriers shows that the railroads have established a "countrywide pattern" of unfair rates and regional trade barriers that restrict the free flow of interstate commerce and made shipping their number one victim. Some typical examples of the rate barriers the railroads are setting up are; the Georgia poultry Industry draws its corn from Buffalo graineries. Georgians pay only $4.17 a ton for the 654-mile haul. To Maine, the best rate poultry farmers can get is $8.60 a ton. Inland barge lines compete with the rails in Georgia, therefore the lower rate. The freight rate charged by the railroads to move newsprint to Los Angeles is one half that charged to move the newsprint to Salt Lake City, a totally landlocked area. Grain exporters in land-locked Garden City, Kan., are charged at least three time more to get their commodities to Gulf ports than are shippers from Peoria, 111., where inland water carrier ply their trade. The railroads have the nerve to 4turn right around and attack the to make up the deficit, charge reregulations that are supposed to strictiveiy high rates to inland put an -end to discrimination that areas. would hurt competition. In a full The railroads coutd effortlessly page newspaper ad recently, the reduce their rates to inland areas railroads charged that the Am"rIcan public "will go on being tomorrow if they so desired and cheated out of billions of dollars trucking companies, whose rates annually from freight rates artifi­ run almost double that of rail car­ cially high by regulation which riers cannot effectively keep rates lower. kills off real competition." The water carriers have long de­ The rails are merely using two loop holes the Common Carriers manded that regulations which are Association uncovered in the In­ favorable toward the rails be ex­ terstate Commerce Act which ac­ tended to cover ail modes of trans­ tually allows rates discrimination if portation. Restrictions are con­ there are water carriers in one stantly being placed on the water area and not in another. These carriers while control of the rails are supposedly different "circum­ appears to be getting more and stances" and the railroads can more lax. legally cut the water carriers If these regulations cannot put throats. an end to the restrictive and un­ The Association, after some In­ fair rate discrimination, the water tense research published a 70-page carriers urge extension of anti­ analysis of rate making in the na­ trust laws to fit the situation and tion. put effective curbs on competition The conference found that al­ cutting. though railroads set rates colluThe key problem is that until siveiy, through price Axing bu­ some effective curbs are put on the reaus, substantially different railroad's rights to set rates as they charged charges are allowed for well please, the American public similar service when different rail­ will continue to pay biilions of roads were involved. doliars annually to the railroads, Also, the railroads are employ­ and the water carriers will con­ ing cut-throat practices in rate tinue to be subject to regulations making in areas where water car­ which will not allow at least equ.al riers are effective competition, and rights. The SlU-contracted Cable Ship Long Linos (Isthmian) U seen heading out to sea to lay the lines which will provide another link in the international telephone system. The Long Lines pays out deep-sea cable through her stern chute while traveling at speeds up to eight knots. The vessel is owned by the Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, a subsidiary of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, and is operated by Isthmian Lines, Inc. The Long Lines recently completed laying a 5,300 submarine cable between Hawaii and Japan to open a direct telephone link between the United States and the Orient. SlU Cable Ship Provides New Orient Phone Link A milestone in global communications was achieved earlier this month with the open­ ing of a 5,300-mile stretch of submarine cable between Hawaii and Japan whch, in conjunc­ tion with the existing cable between California and Hawaii, provides, for the first time, a direct telephone link between the United States and the subsidiary of tho American Tele­ The British have reported sim­ phone and Telegraph Company. ilar experience since completing Orient, Isthmian Lines operates tho ship parts of their around-the-world Seafarers Credited Instrumental in the laying of the cable was the SlU-contracted Long Lines, a 17,000-tan. $19-million vessel owned by the Trans­ oceanic Cable Ship Company, a Prelate Calls For More Aid To Fish Fleet GLOUCESTER—thousands of persons cheered here recently as Richard Cardinal Gushing •- of Boston blessed the fishing fleet as the final event of religious pageantry and merrymaking in the annual three-day fiesta. His Eminence called for great­ er federal aid to the fishing in­ dustry and said upon his return from Denver, Colo., he would visit U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy and urge his support of pending legi.slation. The Cardinal said he would in. pitalized in Boston with serious injuries suffered in a plctne crash, of the honor paid his brother, the late President, by the naming of a new fishing vessel bearing his name. The naming of the vessel after John Fitzgerald Kennedy Is being done wth the approval of his ; widow, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, Altogether, 10,000 persons turned out for the celebration. Both Governor Peabody and form­ er Governor Volpe arrived by helicopter and at another point 16 fishermen carried on their shoulders a 600 pound statue of St. Peter, telephone network. When the for AT&T. With the Long Lines, a specially Commonwealth cable (as it is designed ship that carries 2,000 called) finally brought static-free miles ol cable and lays It at a telephoning to Australia, for in­ steady seven or ei^t knots, lay­ stance, calls from that country ing the cable seems almost routine, doubled almost immediately. More To Be Done although hurricanes and typhoons AT&T plans to lay some ll.MO prevent it from being completely additional miles of underwater so. The major operations are auto­ cables this year, at a cost of about matic. A huge machine, using $143-miIlion. This rate will slow what looks like two tractor threads ! down after next year, however, as facing each other, plays out the most of tho major global networks cable. Instruments keep an eye on will be completed, according to the tension, as uneven stresses Long I^ines. A total of six such cabies, in­ during the laying operation can change the transmission charac­ cluding Long Lines and British teristics of the thin copper con­ and Canadian facilities, will link North American and Europe by ductors inside the cable. the end of 1965. Five already are Foresight Essential A tremendous amount of plan­ in service, and a sixth, from ning goes into laying out the route Tuckerton, N.J.. to St. Hiiaire, next the Long Lines will follow in lay­ France, will be finished ing cable. In addition to typhoons summer. Tivo major links lie under the and hurricanes, undersea volca­ noes and deep valleys—many of Pacific — the recently completed which have never been charted— U.S.-Japanese cable and the Com­ monwealth cable from Vancouver, also present a major problem. Even tho slightest suspicion B.C., to Sydney, Australia, with that a volcano might lie on part way stations in Hawaii, Fiji and of the route Is enough to make New Zealand. Long Lines also is sinking in Long Lines detour. For example, the final length of Pacific cable the Pacific a supplementary cable -f^m japan to Guam-had to be which will hook up Hawaii and laboriously threaded through a San Luis Obispo, Calif. In addi­ chain of undersea volcanoes and tion, existing cable links with South America will be augmented ocean deeps. Both the United States and by a new cable, due for comple­ Great Britain are engaged In lay- tion by yearend, stretching from ^ global network of such tele- • Florida to St. Thomas and thenca phone cables. The recent Hawaii- ; to Caracas, Venezuela. This spurt o' intercontinental jgpan link, with way stations in Guam, Wake and Midway, is part cable-laying started less than 10 of an $80-million, 128-clrcuit sys- years ago with the first trans­ tem built jointly by Hawaiian and atlantic telephone cable which Japanese telephone companies and links Newfoundland and Scotland. That was 90 years after the first the AT&T. During its first week In service, successful transatlantic telegraph the volume of calls out of Japan cable was opened. Alexander Graham Bell .sur­ shot up some 30 per cent. (Radio previously was the main source mised when he first tried to send (Continued on page 17) of such calls.) �Pflfe Eirht SEAWAREMfl^ "LOG Submei^ed Atom Reactor Runs Navigation Devices Stocking Up By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Controcts, & Bill Hall, Heodquorters Rep. A nuclear generator, sitting beneath 15,000 feet of water, on the ocean floor, is being used to power navigational aids 750 miles off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla., the Atomic Energy Commission has announced. house in Maryland. The small isotopic genera­ light The Generator has been placed tor was built for the AEG by in the "Systems for Nuclear the Martin Co., of Baltimore, which also developed a power storage system for the generator and a pressure housing for the electronic equipment. Measuring only 91^ inches in diameter and 14% inches high, the generator is capable of pro­ ducing seven watts of continuous power for about two years. The device is similar to that being used to produce power for two Department of Defense satel­ lites, automatic weather stations in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and in the Gulf of Mexico and for a navigational bouy and Auxiliary Power" category by the AEC and designated SNAP-7E. It is powered by four cylinders in the center of the unit, each con­ taining pellets of stronium 90 alloyed with titinate in a relative­ ly insoluble solution. Heat gen­ erated by nuclear decay is con­ verted into electricity by 60 sets of thermocouples grouped around the fuel. The long life of the fuel, plus the fact that there are no moving parts in the unit insures long, trouble and maintenance free op­ eration. The AEC cited uses for the power unit in oceanographic research. GrainUnloading Provides Pumpman O-T, When -the Oiga (Sea Tramp) stopped in Balti­ more, Moi^ Kerngood, who sails in the deck de­ partment, headed for his favorite store, the SlU Sea Chest. After chewing the fat with several old friends, he returned to his ship with a load of purchases. Seven Seafarers Receive Lifetime $150 Pensions NEW YORK—Seven veteran SIU men—Victor Tube, John W. McCaslin, Alvah F. Burris, Frank S. Brooks, John F. Elliot, Faustino Orjales and Martin Pederson—have been awarded $150 monthly pension checks to insure that their retirement years might be spent financially worry-free. and H. Towing Company. He The latest awards bring to District and worked for the Ann G. Arbor Railroad. He became a took his last deep sea voyage on 45 the number of Seafarers re­ union member in Frankfort, Mich­ the Del Valle (Delta). Elliot makes tired in 1964. igan. Alvah Burris, 60, ended his active days as a Seafarer as Chief Electrician aboard the Robin Trent (Robin Lines). He joined the union in Balti­ more and sailed Tube McCaslin in the engine dePederson Victor Tubo, 65, joined the partment. A World War II veteran, union in New York and worked Burris was born in North Carolina and will spend his retirement there with his wife. Pearl. Elliot sailed for many years as a member of the steward depart­ ment after joining the SIU in Mobile. He later switched divi­ sions and became a member of the SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union when he went to work for the Burris Brooks his way up through the ranks to the post of chief steward. A native of the Philippines, Tubo became a U.S. citizen and estab­ lished residence in Brooklyn. He Elliot Orjoles last sailed deep sea aboard the Fairland (Sea-Land) before illness forced his retirement. World War II veteran John W. McCaslin also is terminating his calling career for medical reasons. He became a member of the steward department after joining the SIU in Norfolk. McCaslin, 60, was born in Tennessee and will make his home with his sister, Mrs. J. E. Roberts, of Paris, Tenn. A special disability pension was awarded to oldtimer Frank S. Brooks, 67. Brother Brooks was a member of the SIU-Great Lakes his home in Mobile. Orjales is another veteran member of the steward depart­ ment. He became a member of the SIU in Houston and ended his sailing days when he shipped on the Hercules Victory (Sea Tramp). A native of Spain, he is now a resident of Baltimore. Pedersen, 67, was born in Nor­ way and became a U.S. citizen. He shipped in the deck department and ended a long career as a Sea­ farer aboard the Del Norte (Delta Steam Ship Co.). Brother Peder­ son joined at Galveston and will reside in Philadelphia. Alaskan Dam Project Seen Dangerous To Fish Industry SEATTLE — The proposed Rampart Canyon Dam and Reservoir project on the Yukon River in Alaska, which was brought under critical discussion at the recent SIUNA Fish and Cannery Workers' Special Legislative Confer­ the subsistent Ashery and commer­ ence in Washington, has be­ cial Ashery of the Yukon River come the object of an ever-in­ creasing controversy, with the conservation aspect a major fac­ tor. Some observers contend that construction of the dam would be disastrous to the Ashing industry in the area, as the river carries, in addition to resident Ash, huge migrations of Ave species of PaciAc salmon, some of which mi­ grate seasonally. These are the Chinook or king, the chum or dog, the coho or sil­ ver, the pink or humpback and the sockeye or red. Resident Ash include pike, arctic grayling, white Ashes, ciscoes and Inconnue. The dam would block salmonspawning runs, they say, which would result in a loss of catch in JAiru, 1M« system. Opposition Publicized The Alaska Conservation Soci­ ety, the main opponent of the pro­ posed dam, has distributed copies of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife report to the Army Corps of Engineers on the destructive effects the dam would have on Ash and wildlife resources. In view of the senseless exter­ mination of wildlife in the area, the ACS urged that the "Rampart Canyon Dam and Reservoir not be authorized for construction." The scope of the dam and waters must be known for one to fully appreciate the gravity of the prob­ lem, Acs points out. The con­ crete dam would rise 530'feet with a top length of 4,700 feet. Two questions pertaining to evacuators were recently received at headquarters. They come from George E. Phillips, aboard the Penn Carrier, who asks if the company can use shoreside personnel to main­ tain diesel evacuators after 5:00 PM to avoid paying overtime. Question No. 1: "The ship is a tanker, carrying grain. We have six diesel evacuators. According to the Agreement the Pumpman takes care of them. Can the company knock us, or one of us off at 5:00 P.M. and let shoreside personneLoperate them to keep from paying over­ time." Answer: No. As these are ship evacuators and the Pumpman is re­ quired to maintain same during his regular working hours as part of hit routine duties, he is entitled to the overtime after 5:00 P.M. and be­ fore 8:00 A.M. for maintaining the evacuators. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement-Memorandum of Understand­ ing, Tankers in the Grain Trade, Paragraph 3 (a): "It has been agreed that when the ship's evacuators are in use that it will be the Pump­ man's duty to maintain these machines, such as standing by when they are running, changing oil, greasing, refueling them and doing general maintenance and repair work as can be done aboard ship. On ships having electric evacuators, it shall be the pumpman's duty to plug in the electric connections 4^ — and change plugs during regular bers are required to stand by after working hours without the payment butterworthing machines are in of overtime." operation?" Question No. 2; "The Fireman Answer: One (1) man is re­ requests overtime when diesel quired to stand by machines while evacuators are in use." Answer: Since ship's power is they are in operation. In the event not being used to operate these the machines must be shifted, a evacuators, the Fireman Water- minimum of three (3) men must tender would not be entitled to re­ be used to perform this work. Reference: Standard Tanker ceive overtime. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article III, Section Agreement, Memorandum of 21 (e), which reads as follows: Understanding, Paragraph 6: "(e) A minimum of three men "When evacuators are being used shall be required for the purpose to work cargo, after 5 p.m. and be­ of shifting butterworthing ma­ fore 8 a.m., the Areman water- chines. When butterworthing ma­ tender on watch is entitled to over­ chines are in operation one man time the same as he is on a freight- shall be required to stand by the ship when the ship's winches are machines. The man who is stand­ being used to work cargo. This ing by the machines shall do no would apply whether they are other work. However, the other working one or more of these men may he required to perform evacuators." other work between 8 a.m. and Standard Freightship Agreement, 5 p.m. Monday through Friday." Article IV, Section 29—Working A question from William R. Cargo (b) and (c), which reads as Stone of the Ocean Ulla concern­ follows; ing 2nd Cook and Baker's duties (b) "When cranes or other shm-e was also received and answered equipment is employed exclusively by the Contract Department. in the handling of cargo, and if Question: A tanker normally ship's gear and deck machinery is not being used, no overtime will be carries a 2nd Cook and Baker. paid to men on watch Monday When a Tanker hauls grain and goes under the Freighter Agree­ through Friday." c) "When cranes or other shore ment, does the 2nd Cook and equipment is employed for the Baker become a Night Cook and handling of cargo and the ship's Baker and perform his duties dur­ gear and deck machinery is used ing the hours set forth for Night to trim cargo, conveyors, etc., and Cook and Baker in the Freighter ship's steam furnishes the power Agreement? Answer: The Freightship Work­ for such operations, the Watertender, Fireman Watertender or ing Rules apply in this case: the Fire-tube Fireman on watch shall Tanker Wage Scale applies. receive overtime after 5 p.m. and Reference: Standard Freightship before 8 a.m. Monday through Agreement, Article V, Section 4. Friday." Night Cook and Baker, 2 a.m. to An interesting query was re­ 10 a.m. In American ports, the ceived from Clyde L. Van Epps, Night Cook and Baker shall work ship's delegate on the Arizpa con­ on a schedule between 6 a.m. and cerning overtime for wipers on 6 p.m. as set forth by the Steward weekends. except on days of arrival. In all Question: "Please let me know ports, the Night Cook and Baker if the Wiper that is turned to on shall work on a schedule between a week-end to blow tubes, and 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as set forth by after finishing with blowing tubes, the Steward except on days of he still has a few minutes before arrival. one hour is up, may the Engineer In submitting questions and require him to change the fuel oil work situations for clarification, filter, or strainer. Is he entitled to delegates and crews are reminded an extra hour of overtime, being once again to provide as much that it is a different job, although detail as possible setting forth the he did it within the first hour." circumstances of any dispute. Be­ Answer: The Engineer may re­ sides those mentioned, some of the quire the Wiper to change the members who were sent clarifi­ fuel oil filter or strainer without cations on various subjects during the payment of additional over­ the past few days included the time provided this work was per­ following: Oscar Cooper, ship's formed within the hour allocated delegate, Marore; F. L. David, for blowing tubes. engine delegate, Transhudson; J. W. Canard, Midland ship's Joseph Magyar, engine delegate, delegate, asks a question concern­ Oceainic Wave; J. R. Thompson, ing butterworthing operations. Eagle Traveler; Nolan J. Savoic, Question: "How many crewmem- ship's delegate. Steel Surveyor. �-iMr-M. UM 1 too »-;v 'fak* Nlaa 'Jinxed' Texas Towers Vanishing into History The last of three Texas Tower radar stations was silenced this month bringing to a close an eight-year history that included the death of 28 men who drowned after one of the slapanese Set New Shipbuilding Trend towers collapsed during a severe storm and sank in the ocean depths. Aa interesting sidelight on current trends in world shipping was Constructed in 1956 and"*". given by a Japanese shipbuilder on a recent visit to New Orleans. 1957, the three Texas Towers The visitor, Takeichi Matsumoto, an ofHcial of the giant Mitsubishi were to give the United States Heavy Industry Co., said his firm and the government of Japan will By Lindsay Williams. Vice-President. Gulf Area begin construction in November of tankers in the 150,000 deadweight tons class. . His company is now completing the deck design for vessels of this class. To give you an idea of the size of such ships, the Queen Mary is 81,000 deadweight tons. The SlU-manned super tanker, Manhattan, the world's largest merchant vessel, is 106,000 tons. These huge ships represent technological development of the highest order which displaces competing ships on a wholesale basis. For ex­ ample, the Manhattan can carry the equivalent In dry or liquid bulk cargo of 11 Liberty ships or eight T-2 Tankers. , Shipbuilders and shipowners the world over are going in for further automation and other technological advances. All this adds up to the fact that the SIU is engaged in a constant battle to maintain its favorable job ratio which for many years has been the best in the industry. The shipping boom seems to have subsided slightly in Mobile but the dispatchers still are doing a "land office" business at job calls in New Orleans and Houston. -f The Noberto Capay, a Liberty caught a plane to the Alabama Navigation C-2, took a full crew port to take the job. A. W. "Red" in Houston. The Del Sol Delta Hansen made the bosun's mate Lines crewed up after a lay-up in job on the Del Mar off the board New Orleans. In addition, a num­ in Houston. Blanton "Mac" . Mcber of pay-offs and sign-ons kept Gown, who last sailed AB on the the job turn-over moving at a Etna Elizabeth was making all brisk pace. the calls in Houston and should Among the old timers who be "long gone" by now. Freddie turned out for the July member­ Johnson, who last was chief cook ship meeting in New Orleans was on the Seatrain Louisiana, is look­ Philip Coica who retired on the ing for any chief cook's job. After SIU pension plan about six sailing chief steward on the Trans months ago. He asked that he be Orient, Red Grant is registered remembered to all his friends and for a chief cook's job. former shipmates, who, he says, Among those registered in he misses. Mobile and expected to be ready "Tell 'em all tliat 1 wish them to ship soon are W. W. Christian, smooth sailing," Phil said. "You getting acquainted with his fam­ can also say for me that this is ily again after spending about 10 the best Union anywhere, with the months as steward on the Halcyon best conditions and the finest Panther; Guy Whitehurst, who health and welfare and retirement last was on the Alcoa Master, programs." down from the East Coast and looking for an oiler or fireman's Phil visits the hall in New Or­ leans once or twice a week to look job; Norman Hall, who has been up old acquaintances. We hope he sailing out of the Gulf since 1939, enjoys his well-earned retirement usually as chief cook or steward, taking a breather at his home In for many years to come^ Mobile; Kenny Lewis, who last Another oidtimer on hand was Baldy Bollinger. Baidy had the sailed as bosun on the Del Santos, opportunity to celebrate his birth­ C. J. Beck, waiting for an elec­ day after the meeting. He wasn't trician's job after getting off the telling his age, but take it from Alcoa Runner for a rest and a chance to sea his son, who also us; he is old enough. sails SIU, and Emie Odom, fit for On meeting day in Houston, duty and raring to go in Group 1, Jay Cohen made an oiler's job on deck department, after checking the Neva West. The ship was in in at the homtital for a hernia Mobile where the branch was un­ repair. Hia last ship also was the able to fill the rating and Jay Alcoa Runner. EVERY If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR eight minutes of additional warn­ ing time in which to prepare for an enemy attack. But the towers, whose mricin function was to forewarn an Im­ pending tragedy, ironically be­ came instrument of tragedy them­ selves. Supported on three pilings driven deep- Into the ocean floor, the towers were, captives of any capricious whim of either the wind or the ^a. Launched In 1955 When the first 6,000 ton steel platform was launched in June, 1955, it jammed on the ways of the Bethlehem Steel Company. Workmen had to await high tide before tugs could drag it out to sea. Tower Two was then posi­ tioned about 100 miles east of Boston; Tower Three about 25 miles south of Nantucket Island and Tower Four about 100 miles southeast of New York City. Tow­ er One was never built. The radar posts sported three bubble-domed antennae, and were awarded the monicker Texas Tow­ er because they resemble pump­ ing stations erected in the Gulf of Mexico to tap submarine oil deposits. However, that was where the resemblance ended as the radar platforms were meant to be per­ manent; they were staffed by up­ wards of 80 men, and they were in open ocean above water many times deeper than that found off the coast of Texas. Tragedy Strikes Tragedy on Tower Four struck on the night of January 5, 1961, when after a severe slashing by winds and waves, the $21 million structure collapsed and all aboard were drowned. During the latter part of 1962, the Air Force decided that the Towers offered little protection against the high velocity missiles that were being developed, and sold them for scrap. During the salvage operation on Texas Two another mishap oc­ curred. Its platform was filled with a buoyant substance and its pilings were blasted out from un­ der it. Two seagoing tugs attached cables and began towing the twostory structure toward shore. But the Tower promptly capsized atop a wave and sank, costing the con­ tractor $150,000. Movlns? Notify SIU, Welfare Seafarers and SIU families who apply for maternity, hos­ pital or surgical benefits from the Welfare Plan are urged to keep the Union or the Wel­ fare Plan advised of any changes of address while their applications are being proc­ essed. Although payments are often made by return mail, changes of address (or illegible return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving are advised to notify SIU headquarters; or the Wel­ fare Plan, at 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. . The last of the three "Texas" towers, erected by the Air Force to function as a radar station, is seen as it maintained its solitary vigil 100 miles off Cape Cod in the Atlantic. A similar station collapsed and disappeared In the high seas 80 miles southeast of New York City on January 15, 1961, taking the lives of 28 men who were aboard the structure. The artificial islands were supported on three pilings driven deep in the ocean floor and were designed to give the coun­ try eight minutes of warning time before an enemy attack. West Coast Shipbuilders Hit MA Chief Johnson SAN FRANCISCO—West Coast shipbuilders don't see eye to eye with Federal Maritime Administrator Nicholas John­ son on Pacific Coast shipbuilding conditions, and Americanflag shipping procedures as a "Despite this built-in disadvan­ whole. The Western Shipbuilding tage, West Coast yards bid on vir­ Association's president, Arthur A. Farr, criticized Johnson's remarks before the San Francisco Propel­ ler Club, declaring the Adminis­ trator's comment on martime sub­ sidies could have lasting detri­ mental ramifications on the In­ dustry. On Johnson's prediction that the subsidy program would sky­ rocket In cost from a present $350 million a year to $2 billion by 1985, Farr said in a letter to the MA chief: "If In 20 years the to­ tal subsidy package is to go up 5.7 times . . . then one would ob­ viously presume that shipbuilding costs are going up at an alarmrate. "But In reality." Farr said, "the opposite is true. According to an MA survey for 1957-63, new ship selling prices in the U.S. have dropped 18 per cent while the consumer Index went up 8.3 per cent." The WSA president expressed concern about Johnson's statement that Pacific Coast yards should be­ come more competitive and get in additional bids if they wanted to Increase their share of contract awards. "We feel," Farr's letter said, "that we should again point to your own agency's determination last year that shipbuilding costs are more than 4 percent high­ er on the Pacific Coast." He pointed out most of the price differential could be attribute to higher steel and transportation costs that were beyond the realm of the shipbuilders. tually every job that is offered and on where there is any hope at all of Pacific Coast participation," Farr remarked. But it is no easy matter attempt­ ing to overcome the cost differen­ tial, the shipping executive claimed. "After all, four per cent plus of a $10 millioa shipbuilding contracts is a substantial item." Radio Aids Chesapeake Bay Traffic BALTIMORE — A direct radio communications service for ves­ sels moving In Maryland's Chesa­ peake Bay, installation of which is expected to be completed by the middle of this month, has been in­ augurated by the Port Authority here. The new two-way system makes it possible for Bay pilots aboard inbound and outbound vessels to talk directly with each other as well as with shore stations. In addition to portable transis­ tor sets which pilots wiU carry with them, the system requires construction of three repeater sta­ tions along tha center and upper Bay. • Cost of the system, estimated at $125,000, will be underwritten by three groups—the Maryland Au­ thority, the Association of Main­ land Pilots and the BAltimore Maritimo Exchange. �Pac* Ttfi By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Fnrnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes SEArARBRS JrOf ti, 1M4 LOO Better Jobless Benefits Urged For Lakes Seamen WASHINGTON—Senator Eugene J. McCarthy (D-Minn.) has called for new legislation to eliminate "severe discrimina­ Busy Season On Great Lakes tion against unemployment benefit rights of Great Lakes Shipping in the port of Cleveland continues to be good and has seamen. only a few book men registered on the Board. "For many years," Senator during the winter months when After working six seasons on the sandboat, MV Scobell, Mike DrewMcCarthy said, "Great Lakes their need is greatest." niak finally piled off and is on the beach waiting for a wheelsman's 'Broadside' By Carrier Routs Red Trawler PORTSMOUTH, England— A Russian trawler used for surveillance in the North Sea off Denmark got a "broad­ side" from the giant Amer­ ican aircraft carrier Essex— and left the scene of the bat­ tle unscathed except for major injuries in the dignity department. The Red vessel was running back and forth across the bow of the U.S. carrier, taking photographs and creating a nuisance when Capt. William Rhett Meyer order his helms­ man to turn the Essex upwind of the trawler, and then gave the order to; "Blow tubes!" Amidst a cloud of greasy, foul gases and smoke, the smog-covered Russian ship beat I hasty retreat. Minnesota, the Senator said, have been denied unem­ job on one of the big Lake boats. Jcdm C. Robinson came out of re­ seamen ployment compensation coverage and several other Great Lakes tirement long enough to make a couple trips and la talking about re­ states have adjusted their unem­ tiring again. George Kohler is back on the beach again after making ployment compensation laws to a trip as passenger porter on the Steamer James Davidson. conform to the intent of the fed­ Chicago Port Agent Scottie Aubusson reports that shipping has been eral law. extremely good and is not expected to change with many vacation "Ohio has failed to do so, and relief jobs now being offered. Carlo Lopparo and Joe Sadorowskl were because the federal law extending recently discharged from the hospital and both men returned to work. unemployment compensation cov­ Arthur tVentworth, Ordinary Seaman on the Milwaukee Clipper, was off erage to seamen does not have an for a week,and stayed home baby sitting with his son while his wife enforcement provision, there is no was in the hospital having their second baby. They now have another way at present to get uniform boy and our congratulations to the Wentworths. treatment for seamen. Action is Gilbert Blasek recently shipped as a permanent AH aboard the long overdue to correct this in­ Steamer J. Clare Miller to help pay for a new home he bought in North­ equity," Senator McCarthy said. ern Michigan where he intends to do some extensive hunting and fish­ NEW YORK—Two veteran tugThe McCarthy bill (S. 2986) ing during the off-season. would amend the Internal Revenue men, members of the SlU-Inland Duluth reports quite a few that the Teamsters want to pick Code to withhold unemployment entry-rated men registered; how­ up these cars at the very edge of Boatmen's Union, have been as­ tax credits of maritime employers ever, there is a shortage of rated the unloading ramp, which the sured lifetime pensions. in states where the state law does men in this port. SIU old-timer ILA won't go for. Joining the growing number of not conform to the intent of the Tom Dunne went aboard the Chicago Port Council officials names receiving $150 per month federal statute. Steamer Otto Reiss at the coal attended all day sessions last Senator McCarthy also intro­ docks last time in. and we heard week on this issue and pledged pensions after their retirement duced the same provision as an his new checked suit was charcoal total support to Local 19, ILA. amendment to the Administration grey by the time he got back to bill (S. 1542) which provides for a I am sure the American tax­ The St. Lawrence Seaway has the hall. Lou Little, Duluth's pro­ payer would be happy to learn major revision of the unemploy­ turned out to be a real bonanza fessional relief oiler, shipped on that the champagne used when ment insurance system. a vacation relief job. "It appears unlikely that Con­ for Canadian and foreign flag launching a ship must be of the Shipping in the port of Alpena gress will act in this session on operators, while U.S. flag opera­ remain good with a shortage of domestic variety. Under the terms the Administration bill," McCar­ tors on the Great Lakes have men registered in the Steward's of the Merchant Marine Act of thy said. "In that case, I believe reaped little benefit from the Department. The Steamer J. B. 1963, only products of domestic we should act separately to re­ waterway. This view was ex­ Ford, Huron Portland Cement manufacture and origin can be move this inequity which has re­ pressed by Lake Association Pres­ Company, recently went to the used in the construction of sub­ sulted in great hardship to Great ident James A. Hirshfield in Jarvis Dyus testimony before a Senate sub­ shipyard for repairs and many of sidized shipping, which includes Lakes seamen." committee studying transportation from a life of hard work on the the crewmembers are taking ad­ the champagne. McCarthy, a member of We are happy to report that the inland waterways are IBU old- theSenator vantage of the time off. This Senate Committee on Finance, on the Great Lakes and the Sea­ vessel is expected to be back in following beefs have been settled: timers Louis D. Dyus and Harry which deals with tax and social way. Boland & Cornelius Steamship "The Seaway has made it noanoperation within a week. security legislation, said the Ad­ datory," the LCA spokesman said, Detroit is still leading all other Company: Steamer D. P. Thomp­ Jarvis. ministration supports enactment of A chief engineer with the ports in shipping both permanent son: Checks for double-time wages legislation along lines of his pro­ "that sooner or later Great Lakes vessel operators be given the and vacation relief jobs. The SIU- were mailed to all departments, Sabine Towing Co. of Port Arthur, posed bill. means of acquiring modern, Atlantic & Gulf District con­ representing grievance settled Texas, Brother Dyus recently re­ efficient vessels at competitive tracted Chatham, Waterman when crew worked Saturday-Sun­ tired at age 65 and will receive a costs. This cannot be done under Steamship Company, recently day during fit-out. normal pension for the rest of his present conditions without Fed­ paid off in Toledo and we shipped The Clarification Committee re­ eral assistance." a full crew to this vessel. Vern cently ruled that overtime submit­ life. He was born in Mobile, Ala., The Lake's shipping official Ratering, the SIU's professional ted by crew-members of the D. P. but has worked for the Texas tow­ said that the Canadians have been 'BR' who was registered on the Thompson for work performed on ing company since 1937. Dyus also eminently successful in capturing beach only one day, made a job June 1, 1964, would be paid at makes his home in Port Arthur the international trade in bulk aboard the Chatham. Yes, that's the regular time and one half with his wife Charlotte. commodities between the United right, he got the 'BR' job. rate, in addition to double time. States and Canada. He said that Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Memorial Day fell on Saturday, Jarvis, a 55-year-old tug Cap­ Democrat of Washington, recently May 30, 1964, and as per contract, tain with the Curtis Bay Towing WASHINGTON — While the the Canadians now carry more introduced a proposed amendment is to be observed the following Co. of Philadelphia, was forced to world's merchant marine set an than 80 per cent of this trade. to the current Vessel Exchange Monday, which was June 1. abandon his career because of 111 all-time high in 1963 in tonnage He noted that Canadian operators, are given a 35 per cent vessel Law in the Senate to enable Great Vacation pay for the 1963 season health and will receive a $150 and number of ships, the United construction subsidy. Lakes ship operators to trade-in States shipping fleet slipped a monthly disability pension. From 1950 to 1961, the LCA antiquated vessels for more mod­ was collected for James Thomp­ Capt. Curtis commanded the tug few notches, decreasing by two ern vessels in the Defense Re­ son and Fred Mull. Bonus money Sewell's Point before his retire­ per cent in the tally recently re­ spokesman said, only 26 new ships was collected for Anseim Kenny j serve fleet. leased by the Maritime Admin­ and 11 conversions were added to ; ment and had been with the com­ istration. the Great Lakes Fleet. Of the 37, Frank J. Kelley, Michigan At­ ($216.52). pany since 1946. Born of a seafar­ Reiss Steamship Company: only six will carry 25,000 tons. torney General, and the Depart­ As of the first part of 1964, ing father in North Carolina, he ment of Resource Development of Bonus and vacation pay was col­ now makes his home with his wife the world total stands at 18,033 In terms of lifting capability of Michigan State University, will lected for Clarence Lenliart Adair in Haverton, Pa. Capt. Cur­ ships and 194.2 million dead­ tonnage, during the period of meet on July 28, in Lansing, ($313.00) who sailed on the C. C. tis is the father of three children weight tons over the same period 1950 to 1965, the Canadians will have built ships that have a trip Michigan to discuss the low water West. of 1962. Huron Portland Cement Com­ —Ronald, 16; Donald, 11 and levels affecting the municipal The Maritime Administration capacity of 1.2 million tons as Gayle, 2. water supplies, harbors and com­ pany: A day's wages was collected continues to rank the U.S. first, against 754,300 for the U.S. Great for Orval Hopkins and W. Doyle mercial terminals. but the listing may be slightly Lakes bulk fleet. "Growth of the Canadian fleet The Grain Millers are still on because of duplication of jobs. Ed tarnished. Two-thirds of the fig­ stJ-ike in Duluth with no sign of a Santamour was mailed additional ure credited to the United States is all the more phenomenal," settlement in the near future. vacation pay ($94.38). is in the reserve fleets on inactive Hirshfield said, "when it is real­ Kinsman Marine Transit Com­ Headquarters wishes to re­ status and much of it is even ized that only 9 per cent of all Five of Duluth's six elevators are Great Lakes traffic is domestic to shut down and all five grain pany: Transportation was collected mind Seafarers that men- who considered obsolete. are choosy about working cer­ elevators in Superior, Wisconsin for Frank Kasperski. Out of 2,656 vessels listed for Canada. Obviously the expansion Gartland Steamship Company: tain overtime cannot expect an the U.S., 1,682 are government of the Canadian fleet is aimed at are inactive. The Grain Workers are holding out for substantial Bonus and vacation pay was col­ equal number of OT hours with ships. Of this .figure 1,639 are in capturing the international trade lected for Ray Chrlsti. the rest of their department. In the reserve fleet — 43 ships on in bulk commodities. fringe benefits. Erie Navigation Company: M. V. some crews men have been active duty. Only 974 vessels are "Our vessels, because they can­ In Chicago, we are now engaged in contract negotiations with the Lockwood: J. Ventresca recently turning down unpleasant OT privately owned. In actuality, not meet this and other foreign jobs and then demanding to tlien, the U.S. active merchant flag competition, have been virtu­ recently won Cinch Manufactur­ collected 30 hours overtime for ally eliminated from the trade," ing Plant and Industrial Precision operating the bow-thrust equip­ come up with equal overtime fleet totals 1,017 ships. Company in the UIW division of ment. The company installed, a when the easier jobs come -lor t,. Second-ranked Great Britain, he said. the SIU. We have submitted pro­ bow-thruster during the offseason This practice is unfair to Sea­ with 2,206 ships, has more vessels posals and are now awaiting word and the Union had to negotiate a farers who take OT jobr as they plying the sailing routes than from the company when we can new work clause covering the op­ come. America. eration of this equipment. The The general objective is to sit down and talk. The 5 per cent growth rate of Local 19 of the International pumpman will be paid the over­ equalize OT as much as possible world merchant marine can be at­ Longshoremen's Association are time rate when operating the bow- but if a man refuses disagree­ tributed to a tonnage increase of in a dispute with the Teamos con­ thruster after 5:00 P.M. and be­ able jobs there is no require­ 12.3 million .during 1963. Some was scrapped, cerning the unloading of foreign fore 8:00 A.M. Monday through ment that when an easier job 3.7 million tons cars and their delivery to the Saturday and at all times when comes along he can maV- up the 406,000 tons removed through pick-up plaza that is a short dis- required to operate this equip­ overtime he turned down before. losses, and approximately 280,000 tons converted tq..inland trade.' tanc* from the dock. It seems ment on Sundays and Holidays. IBU Lists Two More Pensioners Foreign Ships Dominating Seaway Traffic U.5. Fleet Lags; World Shipping Up Turned Down OT? Don'i Beef On $$ �S^E d PA R Bn S' & tf "Aofienee^ffe's SfiH On NumW One REAPPORTIONMENT STANDARDS. Recent Supreme Court rulings which directed nine states to redistrict may give a good chance to a bill, presently before Congress, which would set standards for apportion­ ment of House of Representatives seats. The bill, introduced by Repre­ sentative Emanuel Celler (D.-N.Y.) and supported by the AFL-CIO, would provide that no congressional district within a state may vary by more than 15 percent from the average population of the states districts, and provides that districts must be compact, to prevent shap­ ing of the districts for political reasons. The bill gives form to the Supreme Court ruling which held that congressional 'districts should be equal in population, but gave no guidelines to follow. J. CONGRESS FACES BUSY SESSION. Congress face a heavy work load in the wake of civil rights legislation which may keep the two houses in session until after Labor Day, with time off for the Demo­ cratic Convention. Among bills still pending are: health care for the elderly which is still in the House Ways and Means Committee; mass transit bill to help urban transportation problems which has passed the Senate and been reported by a House committee; a special $238 million program to aid the poverty-i-idden Appalachia area which is still in committee in both the Senate and the House; minimum wage .coverage extension which is. in the House committee; and establish­ ment of an automation commission, still in a House Committee. 4" 4" 4 INDEPENDENT STAND. Republican senators for eight states have taken a stand directly opposite that of Presidential nominee Senator Barry Goldwater, declaring themselves In support of the. United Na­ tions, a stronger social'security program, and civil rights legislation. The senators issued a "Declaration of Principles" which stated that "Extreme proposals are not within the scope of these (Republican Party) principles, do not meet the issues of our times, cannot survive the sweep of history and are not in the interest of the Nation or our Party. Signers of the declaration were J. Glenn Beall (Md.); Clifford Case (N.J.); John Sherman Cooper (Ky.); Jacob Javits and Kenneth Keating (N.Y.); Thomas Kuchel (Cal.); Leverett Saltonstall (Mass.) and Hugh Scott (Pa.) Talented young string Instru­ mentalists' from throughout the the US and Canada we now par' ticlpatlng in the sixth annual Con­ gress of Strings summer school. The 100 finalists selected through commundty auditions are receiving Instruction from noted oonduotors at the school sponsored by the American Federation of Musif^ans at Michigan State University, June 21 through August 15: The conductors are Mishel Piastro, Alfred Wallenstein, Richard Burgin and Victor AUesandro. The union pays all expenses of- the students, who will appear in a series of public concerts. 4 4^ 4' A seven-week strike by 4,000 Electrical, Radio and MacUne Workers against Philco Corp. has won improved economic benefits, stabilized working conditions, and preserved work rules and- condi­ tions won step by step over a 30year period. Members of lUE Lo­ cals 101 and 102 ratiffed a threeyear pact with the Ford Motor Co. subsidiary that gives workers wage hikes of three per cent a year and a minimum of seven cents an hour. Other benehts gaiped in­ clude an increase in pension bene­ fits, improvements in insurance and seniority protection. 4" 4 4" The Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers have negotiated a twoyear agreement with the Sinclair Oil Co., the first settlement in contract talks between the union and some 600 companies. The pact provides early pension Incentives and vacation benefits In a con­ tract package said to be the equivalent of a 4.5-peroent wage increase. The agreement covers workers at Marcus Hook, Pa., East Chicago, Ind., Houston, Tex., and Sinclair, Wyo. • Over two months have passed since the Maritime Grievance Committee held its first benefits for more than 40,000 meeting on May 13. Another meeting was members after workers struck for held in June and that has been the extent 16 hours at Firestone. Goodyear of the activities of a committee that was and General Tire & Rubber Co. formed by the Government for the purpose negotiated imtil a final agreement was reached. The three-year of dealing with grievances arising out of agreement provides an increase administration of the cargo preference law in monthly pension benefits from and other shipping problems. $2.40 to $2.50 times years of serv­ The committee, whose purported function ice -to $3.25 per year for those was to deal with these problems on a day who retire after Aug. 1, 1964. to day basis, has certainly not lived up to 4^ 4 4 The Baltimore City Council has what was expected of it. The government unanimously passed a labor-sup­ is still taking its head in the sand position ported minimum wage bill, but when it comes to enforcement of the Cargo Mayor Theodore R. McKel^ is Preference Law, and the other grievances taking his time in deciding of the maritime industry have been met with whether to sign the measure or not. either apathy or indifference. McKeldin has passed the legisla­ The formation of the committee is an out- tion to the city solicitor's office: growth of the boycott by AFL-CIO Maritime for ruling as to whether the city •Unions of grain shipments to Russia. The has the authority to regulate wages. The state of Maryland has unions called off their boycott with the un­ derstanding that all problems concerning fu­ no minimum wage law. The bill would set a $l-an-hour ture grain shipments would be openly dis­ wage fioor for some 2,000 workers cussed with the unions fully participating. not presently covered by the fed­ Thus, the Maritime Grievance Committee eral Fair Labor Standards Act. was formed and was intended to be a vehicle Dominic Fornaro, Baltimore AFL- where the problems of the maritime indus­ CIO president said labor had sought a much broader bill, which try could be given a full hearing and could included a $1.25 wage limit and be acted on promptly. But the Grievance Committee has fallen overtime premium pay, but none­ theless backed the legislation far short of the goals that were originally adoptefi as. a first step. projected for it. Instead of prompt attention 4 4 .4 to maritime's problems, the record shows Nearly 2,350 steelworkers at six that no action of any consequence has been Kennecott Copper Corp. refineries have gone on strike in the face of taken to alleviate the problems that plague what union officials decree an "un­ the Maritime Industry. If there is to be any realistic" company wage dffer and solid achievement it is hoped that the Griev­ a company modernization and ex­ ance Committee will give its serious and pansion program that will prob­ thoughtful consideration to square away the ably eliminate about half of the many problems that have for so long been USWA jobs in three years. •The union stopped work July 1 crying for action. at four plants in Utah and two plants at Ray, Ariz., after negoti­ ations bogged dbwn and contracts had expired. The shutdown and observance of the USWA picket lines by other unions, brought the 4 4 4 Rubber Workers have iwoii im­ closing of copper' mining opera­ proved pension and Insurance' tions affectin^sonie 7,500 workers. farers manning the ship that had just col­ lided with a West German vessel off Am­ brose Lightship, but the men were still dis­ cussing what might have happened had cir­ cumstances been slightly different. An inescapable thought, though it may not always be voiced, that enters the mind of sailors and anyone at sea is: "What would 1 do if my ship went down?" Seafarers on the Transglobe were faced with this possi­ bility and reacted in a manner that demon­ strates the preparedness and efficiency of SlU crews. Seconds after- the emergency alarm sounded crewmen were at their sta­ tions, checking, re-checking, testing and in­ specting the vessel from stem to stern to see if. the ship was in danger of sinking. This mishap once again points out the fact that the greatest insurance against the loss of life at sea is a crew well prepared in the techniques of survival. Register Now! Now that Republicans have chosen their candidates for president and vice president, political battle lines are beginning to harden all over the country. Even though, it will be another month before the Democrats offici­ ally choose their nominees, members of both parties are starting to organize for the fierce fall campaigns. Since the nation is going to be served up a steady diet of political brick­ bats until election day in November, this is probably the best time to remind SIU mem­ bers that you can't cast a ballot for the man of your choice if you aren't registered. Although registration requirements vary from state to state, almost every city, town and village in the country will make time available for registration before November rqlls around. A quick call to your local board of elections will give you all the in­ formation you need to register. By follow­ The Transglobe is now in drydock, forced ing this easy procedure, you can make sure into the repair yards by a gaping hole in your voice will be heard when it comes time her bow caused "by a collision at sea. There to pick the man who will chart your coun­ were; no injured crewmembers of the Sea­ try's course for the next four years. Preparedness Pays �OCEAN TOMORROW The seas have been called on to perform two basic functions in the past. Seafarers are well familiar with one function, serving as a means of commerce in trans­ porting goods from place to place. SIUNA members are now becoming familiar with the second classic function of the sea—as a provider of food in the form of fish. In the future however, scientists predict that the oceans will have to serve many more purposes, some_ of them critical to the life of mankind. At the same time, some of the present uses of the sea will have to be stepped up dramatically to provide the needs of future generations. Oceanies Oceanics, the study and exploitation of under­ water regions for scientific, luililary and commer­ cial purposes, grows more complex and more chal­ lenging every year. Exploration of the watery three quarters of the earth is seen by many as a challenge as great as the exploration of outer space, and one which holds greater promise of heneiits to mankind. Many Seafarers have had first hand experience with the latest techniques of oceanic exploration from sailing aboard the SIUcontracted researeh vessels Anton Bruun (Alpine Geophysical) and Robert D. Conrad (Maritime Operation). Estimates by the United Nations show the present population of the world at about three billion, and food is already scarce in much of the world. A century from now the population should stand at some 20 billion. Long before that, scientists believe, we will have .to turn to the sea for animal protein, which is essential to healthy development. Animal Protein Properly managed, the land can supply enough carbohydrate foods for as many aas 30 billion peo­ ple. But it takes a lot of land to grow beef, chicken, lamb and pork—and the land just won't be available. SuBicien't animal protein will be obtainable however, in the form of fish and other products of the sea. It is possible to "plow" the oceans, redistributing plant nutrients on which the fish feed, thus increasing the supply of fish. Extending the range of fish that man finds tasty (only about a dozen of the hundreds of edible fish are commercially exploited today) would further increase the animal protein potential of the seas. New sound devices are being developed to help trawlers locate schools of fish. Far reaching plans for herding schools of fish. In much the same way as ranch­ ers herd cattle have also been discussed. These tech­ niques could eventually supply more than twice the total animal protein requirement for 30 billion people. Beefsteak Too There is hope for those who fee! they will never be able to tolerate a fish meal with the thought of a big, juicy, rare beefsteak in their minds. Beef, chicken, iamb and pork will someday be fattened on hay made from marine plants or land plants adapted to grow in or near salt water, therefore permitting increased meat production on a dwin­ dling amount of forage acreage. Tidewater drilling for oil beneath the sea bottom is already an extensive enterprise. Deep sea oil ex­ ploration is just around the corner with the develop­ ment of a deep-sea robot that can not only "see and hear" but has finger tip dexterity that will permit drilling at depths of up to 1,000 feet. The robot is operated from a fioating platform and has twin propellers through which it "hears," and tele­ vision eyes for seeing. Its metal fingers are sensitive enough to adjust valves and screws on wellheads far beneath the sea. Need More Fuel But even with these developments to get the last ounce out of the fuel reserve buried within the earth, the world is rapidly exhausting its fuel sup­ plies. The oceans on the other hand offer two potentially tremendous sources of power in the movement of the tides and the atomic fusion mate­ rials which sea water contains. The pending dam project at Passamaquoddy Bay, Maine is an example of how ocean tides can be har­ nessed to produce power. What happens, in effect, is that the huge amounts of water entering and leaving Passamaquoddy Bay with each high and low tide will be channeled through dams to turn large electric generators. At best, however, tidal movements can produce only a tiny fraction of man's enormous future power re­ quirements. Atomic fusion will eventually have to fill this need and the sea is the only place where adequate fusion materials are available. More and more, industry is looking to the sea to supply its demands for raw materials. Strangely enough, one of the biggest demands industry will probably make on the oceans is for fresh water, which is neces­ sary in large amounts for the production of many commodities, notably chemicals. Supplying fresh water for drinking and industry has been a problem in many areas recently. Seawater, however, contains all the fresh water anyone could possibly use, providing of course the salt and other mineral content were removed. Atomic Heat Many methods of desalting seawater are al­ ready available, some utilizing the Immense heat generated by atomic- reactors. The problem has been that the process was expensive. In this field, future generations will be able to kill two birds with one stone. The high initial cost of de-saltting seawater will be offset by the millions of tons of salt, magnesium, potassium, bromine, iodine, radium and other minerals which will be released from the seawater in the purification process. The mineral wealth of the oceans is not all sus­ pended in the seawater itself however. The floor of the ocean in certain spots is covered with naturally formed' nuggets of such metals as nickel, manganese, cobalt, etc. The amount of metals available in this form by dredging is thought to exceed all land re­ serves. Tools For Exploration Sound, high pitched or low, is the basic tool for exploring the depths and characteristics of the sea. The shape and slope of the bottom, the temperature, salinity, depth and plant content of the water can all be learned if we know how to properly interpret the way sound reacts at any given spot. Deafening Sonar, which is nothing; but a method of emit­ ting a signal and then waiting for It to bounce back Jto you again, has been the most used tool in underwater exploration. But bigger and big­ ger sound generators are in the works. The Navy has sound transmitters mounted beneath ships* keels which belt out signals so loud they knock limpets off the hull. New instruments and techniques for undersea ex­ ploration are coming along at-an ever-increasing rate to match the growing Interest man is taking in the watery portions of his planet. The years ahead will see many new developments on, in and under the sea. Seafarers who man the oceanographic ships are al­ ready functioning as an integral part in the explora­ tion of this vast potentially unknown storehouse that will have such an Important bearing on the life of all mankind. �JnlT U, liNi« SEAFARERS LOG '^7' '' MAN SHlfiS STUDYING OCEANS OF THE WORLI^ OPERATION.- DEEPSCAN Seafarers who sail as crewmembers aboard the research vessel R. W. Conrad are another example of SlU members who are helping to chart and un­ derstand the oceans of the world. The vessel recently completed on oround-the-world journey while performing valuable research on the con­ tours of the ^cean floor, tides, marine animal and plant life and sea water analysis. After leaving San Juan, major ports of call included Capetown, South Africa, Freemantle, Australia, Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand and the Panama Canal. Seafarers in the crew reported that one of the highlights of the trip occurred when they glimpsed their first penguins when the ship passed through the Ant­ arctic Ocean. Mernbers of the Conrad's engine department line up for the LOS photographer. Stand"9 engineers McDaniell and Hearn, and Seafarers Graham, Mullen, Rochewczyk, Pollard and Segentedt. The black gang reported the only hitch in the ship's 'round-theworld voyage took place when she had to put into Wellington for repairs. Chief Steward A. Wasaluk Frank Presti stow provisions. Tom McNeills takes charge of deck winch. The SiU-confracted research vessel Robert W. Conrad lies in her berth in San Juan harbor as crewmembers begin preparations for another cruise. Deck department mem­ ber James Spencer is seen working over the side to get the vessel ready for Operation "Deepscan." (r) and Black gang member Mullen (I) checks controls with the first assistant. Bosun James Spencer works over side. Soup tastes good to Pete Mallozzi. Crewrnembers aboard the Conrad tell San Juan port agent Angus Campbell of the pen. rlom i while taking it easy with a cup of coffee in the dicing MX; Rochowciyk, McNeills, Segerslodt, CampbelL Wiww." .h.t5T;cK"'' �SEA FA M rit'A' ft 018» PhiittM Mass. Rejects M Attacked By Fish Union By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Lightning Can Be Menace To Life Unlike the well known saying: that ligrhtning never strikes twles In the same place, it often does strike the same place many times. A tall structure like the Empire State building Is struck many times yearly. However, one strike is often sufficient to produce death, injury or property damage. It is estimated that a million thunderstorms occur throughout the world yearly, and lightning strikes an average of 30-60 bolts per year within a square mile of any location. The loss due to fires caused by lightning in the United States is estimated at $123 million yearly. Even more serious is the loss of 400 human lives annually and ap­ proximately 1000 cases of injury in this country. Many of these cases could have been avoided if people- knew how to act during a thunder­ storm. Many people are afraid of lightning and many more do not iCeeping up with the latest progress of the Philadelphia Phil­ understand this phenomenon of nature according to John C. Kacharian lies, James Aniislrong (I] and'John Schaller (r) watch a writing in a recent issue of TODAY'S HEALTH. television |}all game while they wait for a job call at the Lightning is caused by vertical winds: even in a limited area the activity of these winds can cause thunderstorms. In a thundercloud, Philadelphia hall. Armstrong sails as a steward and Schaller ascending winds carry positive electrical charges while descending holds a baker's rating. winds carry negative charges. The action which takes place is amazing. Basically, there are large amounts of vapor from which the > cloud produces snow, ice and rain. over. Never get under a lone tree These elements are m constant in the open, it's better to lie down state of motion, swirling and mix­ until the storm passes. If you are ing through the action of ascend­ swimming or boating, leave the ing and descending wlnas. This water immediately. Avoid all high­ friction of motion caused a build­ est places; if on a mountain go to up of electrical charges and when the lower level. If driving, it's WASHINGTON—SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines has urged there is a sufficient quantity, the best to pull off the side of the the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend or strike cloud must equalize itself. It does road until the thunderstorm out proposed rail rate reductions on volume shipments of this by passing the electrical passes. plastics from Texas City,-* charge to another cloud or to the If you are at home avoid open Tex., to Kenilworth, N. J. Edgewater, N. J., and the Texas earth itself where an opposite In its petition, Seatrain port. charge exists thus producing windows, bathing or use of elec­ The new rail rates, to become lightning. The details of this pro­ trical appliances. Many homes ana charged that the reductions not duction of lightning is somewhat buildings are protected by light­ only are illegal and discrimina^ effective August 1, are called "in­ tory but will be a serious blow te centive rates," in the tariff filed complicated. Suffice to say that ning arrester systems. If a person is struck by light­ •the ship line's service between with the ICC. They call for a re­ the forces dT lightning between a duction from $1.33 per 100 pounds cloud and the earth may be as high ning, immediate first aid should be given by any one In the im­ to $1.04 per 100 pounds for a min­ as one billion volts. imum shipment of 100^000 pounds Directly concerning us is the mediate vicinity. First aid treat­ of bulk polyethelene, and for 90 possible devastating effects on our ment is the same as that for any cents per 100 pounds for a mini­ lives of these thunderstorms. The electrical shock. As it may cause mum shipment of 115,000 pounds. greatest number of injuries and temporary paralysis and breathing Appeal To Courta deaths occur to persons in nmal failure, mouth to mouth resuscita­ President of Seatrain John Welor open places. Campers, golfers, tion should be commenced at once. ler also i^id that if the ICC did swiiiiiiiei's or any one who happens This is vital or the brain may be not act on the line's request, Sea­ to be in an open area during a severely damaged by anoxemia. train would take its. plea to the thunder-storm are vulnerable. Do not delay resuscitation even Federal courts. He noted that sim­ Lightning strikes the highest ob­ long enough to summon help. If WASHINGirON — Some 20,000 ilar spot rail rate reductions on ject and people who run under there is another person available, a tree when caught in a storm send him for a* doctor. Continue men and women—most of them pulp board from Savannah, Ga., to federal this port had forced his company are exposing themselves to danger the mouth to mouth breathing un­ young—^have accepted as lightning often strikes lone til it is clearly evident or a doctor govemmenit's challenge to help to suspend that service last year. In the petition, Seatrain said trees. Also, a person standing in pronounces the patient dead. disadvantaged youtli find a place an open area where there are no Other first aid measures as cover­ in the nation's economia Ufa- and the rates: are not true "Incentive tall objects is in danger. A wire ing the body for warmth and rais­ have taken examinations to qual­ rates," that they are designed to fence is an excellent conductor of ing the legs higher than the head ify for appointment as advisers give the radlroajds a monopoly on all plastics, ^pped from TexsB lightning and should be avoided. should be instituted. When the and counselors. Many of them fresh • from col­ City to the detriment of the rfiip Passengers in boats and swim­ person is revived do not allow him mers are excellent targets, for to walk until you are certain there lege classrooms, they poiu-ed into line, and that they will benefit Federal-State Employment Serv­ Monsanto Chemloal Co., which is lightning. Lightning can enter a Is no leg paralysis. house by striking a power line and The great power and destructive ice offices in such numbers that located in Texas dty, and dis­ follow the lines into the house or force of lightning also h?is its it was impossible to handle their criminate against other plastic not located in that strike the house directly. beneficial effect, namely the pro­ applications in advance of the manufacturers port. examinations, which had to be A person is protected if in an duction of nitrogen fertilizer. Plastic products involved in the automobile if the shell is all steel. Lightning causes the nitrogen and held in two sections instead of the rail rate cuts constitute about 27 A convertible does not afford this oxygen in the air to combine in the anticipated one. per cent of the traffic carried by protection. Aircraft have safety form of nitric oxide gas which is Only about 2,000 of those who Seatrain from Texas City to Edgefeatures to protect vulnerable carried to the earth by the rain pass the tests will be selected to water. Loss of that traffic would areas and radar so the pilot can forming nitrate. It is estimated, help fit young people without put the shop operation in the red. spot and go around the thunder­ according to Mr. Kacharian, that skills into jobs or training courses. storms. approximately 100 million tons of Secretary of Labor W. Willard If a thunderstorm develops fixed nitrogen settles to the earth Wirtz, whose department admin­ while you are out in the open, head annually thu% giving a natural isters the program, said nonfor the nearest building and re­ fertilizer so necessary for the collegians with experience in counseling or working with under­ main there until the storm is growth of crops. Seafarers seeking other than privileged youth also are eligible. emergency care at the US Those who do receive appoint­ Public Health Service out­ ments will undergo training at 25 patient clinic in New York cooperating universities in all have been asked to telephone, parts of the country. Plans orig­ EXAMS THIS PERIOD! April 1 -April 30, 1964 wire or write in advance -for inally called for training at 20 an appointment to assure bet­ Seamen Wives Children TOTAL Port institutions. Wirtz said the addi­ ter care and avoid long periods 57 164 21 242 Baltimore... tional facilities "will aid us sub­ of waiting. The USPHS facili­ 8 134 8 150 stantially in conducting a crash Houston ty, at Hud.son & Jay Streets, training program." 11 10 75 54 Mobile NYC, says it is being swamped 15 15 At the time he announced the 232 262 New Orleans. by "walk-in" patients who program, Wirtz asked the- aid of have ample time to make ad­ 62 52 370 484 New York the AFL-CIO in recruiting pro­ vance appointments. Unless 16 23 164 203 Philadelphia spective trainees. Qualifying exthey require emergency care. 17 13 61 31 San Juan* amihations were held last week in Seafarers are asked to writa Federal-State Emplojrment Serv­ the clinic af 67 Hudson St., 142 1,477 TOTAL .......v.... ice offices. Training in most cases New York 13, or call BArclay will begin July 13 and continue 7-6150 before they come in. *8/21/64 to 4/20/64 uptU Sept. Seatrain Challenges Rail Rate Reduction 20,000 Apply For U.S. Youth Training Jobs BOSTON — Strong opposition from the SlU-affiliated Atlantie Fishermen's Union has resulted in legislation being killed this ses­ sion in the state legislature that would hava allowed the Metro­ politan Distriet Commission to op­ erate seagoing incinerators for dumping refuse in Greater Boston communities. The bill sailed smoothly through three readings in the leglegislature before protests from James Ackert, president of the AFU and the state marine advi­ sory commission resulted in it be­ ing pigeon-holed for^the session. Ackert was joined in ptrotesting also by Manuel Lewis, executive director of the Gloucester Fisher­ ies Commission. Telegrams were sent in protest by several water­ front imions to Governor Peabody and Ackert appeared personally tofight against the measure on the grounds that the dumping of ash and other material at sea posed a serious problem for the filing industry. Last fall, two Harvard profes­ sors, Lester Silverman and Melvln W. First, proposed burning refuse aboard a converted World War II Liberty ship, and dumping the ash at sea. Burning would begin out­ side the three mile limit. The residue would have been dumped 20 miles out. Ackert said he understood unburnable items, such as car bodies, would be dumped. "That would ruin the nets of our fishing boats. The nets are dragged along the bottom, and they would become snagged on these junk cars," he explained. The union leader emphasieed that his group: was not against anything that will benefit the pub­ lic "but we want to know first what the bill is aU about." RECEiviNe Mors THAMONB COPY OF THE SAME * •• CUPAllMAiU p«wr PHS Clinic Asks Advance Notice SlU Clinie Exams-All Ports —ANDratUBN lABElSSOUe �July Mi 'im * P«(« liftec* ,.'f- S E AFA R E*RTB:. l.O*?. ^ ^ Aid In Most States Limited To Very Poor By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives Ship's Delegate Has Responsibility Kerr-Mills Medical Plan Neglects Needs Of Aged "Courage that grows from constitution often foresakes a man when WASHINGTON—Most states which have Kerr-Mills Act programs of medical assistance he has occasion for it; courage which arises from a sense of duty acts for the aged disqualify all but the poorest applicants under stringent means tests, accord­ in a uniform manner." A good ship's delegate—that is, a good trade unionist—does not hesi­ ing to an analysis in a Department of Health, Education and Welfare publication. tate to see to it that his Job is well done, because he has the courage An article in the depart-"*" of his convictions. to $1,000. A life insurance imposed by 21 other states, pri­ ment's monthly publication. amount A non-courageous, diluted state of complacency appears to be char­ policy has a cash surrender value marily because the income is acteristic of some members aboard ships at sea today, however. In Welfare in Review, explores of $500. The only close relatives above that permitted in the state state eligibility rules as they are a family of four whose annual means test. As of April, 19 states short, we find that: • Many will not take ship's delegates jobs. would affect typical individuals, income is $6,000. These facts are had no MAA program in effect. • There is a lack of interest. Even the 10 states with the retired on an income barely ade­ matched aginst the medical assist­ • Shipboard meetings are not held regularly. quate to meet ordinary living ance for the aged (MAA) regula­ most generous eligibility rules • Beefs seldom are settled at sea. costs. In only a few states would tions In the 31 states and four differed greatly in benefits pro­ • Beefs are not turned in within 72 hours. (This is not a must, of the person of modest means be other jurisdictions which had vided: course, for "automatic overtime" or delayed sailings.) eligible for assistance. In the Kerr-Mills programs in effect as • Florida—The individual's in­ • The attitude is leave it up to the boarding patrolman on arrival. great majority of states, he would of last April. come is too high to qualify for The responsibilities of delegates at sea are similar, generally, in all flunk the means test. Stringent Requirements benefits. The couple qualifies and respects to those of official delegates ashore: they are designed to pro­ Examples used to Illustrate the In only five states would both will get the full $375 in hospital tect the rights and benefits of seafarers everywhere. problem of hospital and medical oases be eligible for some degree costs, but nothing for physician This calls at all times for a genuine desire, conscience, courage, con­ care for the elderly include a of MAA assistance, and only in services. viction, action, ability and determination on the part of delegates to single elderly person with an an­ Pennsylvania would all bills be • Idaho—The individual qual­ see that the job is done well. nual Income from all sources of fully covered for both the single ifies for full payment of all ex­ The following are long-standing SIU rules for ship's delegates that $1,850 a year and an aged couple individual and the couple. In penses, but the couple's income should be redigested: with an income totaling $3,000. four other states, only the couple is too high to receive any. Overall, the guidepoints apply equally to all departments. Here's a Other elements are the same In would be eligible for benefits and • Louisiana—Both the individ­ few of your essential duties if you're a delegate. If you're not, It's a both cases. The hospital bill Is in one other state, only the single ual and the couple qualify for good idea to know them anyway. $375; the doctor's bill is $125. individual would qualify. Neither full hospital payment, but neither 1—Check each man's book and see that he is in good standing. Savings and other liquid assets case would meet the qualifications meets income requirements for 2—Be sure each man has been shipped through the union hiring hall. doctor bills. Be sure each crewmember shows an assignment card when he boards • Massachusetts — The single the ship. person will receive $325 of the 3—Before entering a pay-off port the delegate should prepare a list $375 hospital cost and the full of those men who wish to pay dues and what amounts they will be $125 doctor payment; the couple paying. These lists are helpful to the patrolman who will be paying— will be eligible for $75 towards off your ship and then his time can be devoted to settling those items hospital costs and the $125 doctor under dispute or that need cleaning-up. fee. 4—Be sure all men in your department turn in their overtime as soon The boycott wall around Fidel Castro's Cuba, built and • New Hampshire—The single as worked, but in any case no later than 72 hours later, depending maintained by American hands, threatens to crumble as more person is not eligible for any on your contract's provision. benefits; the couple will receive 5—Instruct members of your department to keep an accurate record and more U. S. allies yank their fingers from the dike. Government policy since • the full amount. of their overtime in the event any dispute arises. 6—Avoid one-sided allocation of overtime work; see that the work the Caribbean island fell into and the case went to the National • New Jersey — Single person Communist hands has been to Labor Relations Board which ruled receives $363 towards hospital bill is divided as equally as possible. 7—Be sure all overtime is turned in to the department head, whether dry up all normal trade channels the longshoremen must end their plus full physician fee; couple It is disputed or not. Any overtime that is not submitted cannot be from Free World countries, but refusal to work or face unfair labor receives full payment. . „ the ^ ILA _ Individual mfjivKiuai recollected. There is no point in arguing with anyone aboard ship about the darkening cloud of rising ocean practices. Subsequently New York — re-ooi, for hosoital exnensea disputed overtime. If the issue can't be settled immediately, turn the shipping and industrial aid to Cuba won the right in higher courts to j . ^^5 of the physician's fee; facts over to the union patrolman when he comes aboard. Let him by the countries friendly to the refuse to assist a vessel that trades; United States points to further ^ ItH C'dStFOt settle it for you. the couple receive $50 for each. An important job is to prepare the draw list—if they are customary serious weakening of the block- -That there has been a major • Oklahoma — Individual not I failure of U.S. policy is graphicalon your ship. Each department delegate makes a list of the men in ade. eligible; couple gets full payment The latest figures from the Marly illustrated in a breakdown of his department and how much of a draw he wants. This list is to be • Pennsylvania—Both individ­ turned over to the captain by the ship's delegate, who also should in­ Itime Administration reveal a total the blacklist statistics. Of the 227 ual and couple get full benefits. of 227 ships from allied countries ships on the survey, 84 are British, quire when a draw can be expected. • West Virginia — Individual Each department delegate should see to it that no member of his stopping at Cuban ports. And the' 43 Greek, 51 Lebanese, 10 Italian department leaves the ship until his relief or replacement is aboard. United Kingdom, in addition to' and five Spanish — all supposedly not eligible; couple gets full pay­ ment. The delegate should also be notified by a crewmember when he gives having the largest number of ships j staunch U.S. friends, his 24-hour notice of quitting or asking a relief so there will be no on the U.S. blacklist, has made fur­ dispute later. These matters always are especially important to insure ther moves to crack the blockade with the announcement that nego­ against sailing shorthanded. That an "SIU Ship Is A Clean Ship" has basis in fact. Your depart­ tiations have commenced for the PITTSBURGH—A coal barge on the Ohio River is one of the ment living quarters should be clean and livable from sign-on to sign- construction of two specialized most unlikely settings for selling culture—least of all symphonic off. Everyone growls when he comes aboard a dirty, disorderly ship. tankers for the transport of sul­ music—but Robert Boudreau and his American Wind Symphony Remember this and turn over the ship to your relieving crew in a good phuric acid to the Communist is­ I Orchestra are doing just that along the Ohio as they float down­ condition. Patrolmen have been instructed to check rooms periodically land. stream from Pittsburgh to Paducah. during their visits. CASTRO'S CREDIT RATING Boudreau and his seagoing orchestra are in the midst of their There is no use trying to minimize the job of the delegate. Any way Premier Castro, h i s country's you look at it, it's a man-sized job. eighth season of admission-free concerts, played aboard a con­ economy on a most uneven keel, A great many more of the delegate's duties could be listed, but that still is able to buy trucks and verted coal barge, Point Counterpoint, to Ohio River communities. would give the impression that he is supposed to memorize what he is buses on credit, and shipyards in This year's cruise includes nearly 90 concerts and takes them to supposed to do and what not to do." Instead, the Union feels that Spain have offered to sell him ad­ 35 river and lage towns. flexibility in disposing of problems Is superior to a rigid set of rules. ditional vessels on credit. The The orchestra plays long-hair music to crowds assembled along­ One thing the delegate can do is keep his eyes open for good union tanker work in Scotland is esti­ side the barge on the docks, but sometimes listeners gather round reading material. Meetings, too, are good places for the men to learn mated to cost $1.9 million. on river boats also. Children come to listen to children's concerts more about their union and to sound off on issues of mutual interest. There is little doubt that the and get a close-up view of instruments and find out how they work. So long as there are ships sailing, beefs will be a shipboard factor. blacklist program, which came into The rains come, too, and then the musicians invite the audience Settling these beefs to the satisfaction of all is one of the primary being after the 1962 missile crisis. to come aboard the converted barge to wait it out, as in Pitts­ functions of the Union. However, keeping down the number of small, Is heading toward complete fail­ burgh recently when one concert ended in thunderstorm. petty beefs will give strength to the sound, legitimate ones that will ure, at least in the direction of That the strains of contemporary symphonic music flourish in be much easier to square away. foreign shipowners. In fact, the such an unusual setting largely is due to Boudreau's combination Personal beefs are just that and no more. They don't involve the number of ships trading with Cuba of talents as a musician, innovator and practical entrepreneur. Union or your shipments and shouldn't be interpreted that way. is rising at a rapid rate. All of Symphonic wind ensembles are by no means unknown. But the The best way to insure success in your overtime dispute is to be the ships on the list have made Wind Symphony that plays up and down the Ohio—made up of certain they're legitimate. If you have an overtime beef, get it in a total of 570 port calls since the 57 pieces combining woodwinds, brass, precussion, piano and harp at the right time—don't wait until the last minute. action was initiated in January of —largely Is Boudreau's creation. Let's also remember that seamen are men—first, last and always. 1963. A new government policy allow­ No crewmember should attempt to lord it over his shipmates. Union The players include music students, teachers and professionals brothers have a joint purpose. Unrated men and newcomers shouldn't ing vessels in the Cuban trade to from the U. S., France, Holland, Japan and Ireland who get a fixed be bullish nor scoffed at for their sincere efforts. They have the same be delisted if owners pledged not stipend for the season. rights and are entitled to the same breaks, benefits and protection as to use the ships after long term This year the symphony, together with the music department any other union member. charters expire has not generally of Carnegie Institute of Technology, undertook something new If you're a crusading spirit, channel ideas to benefit your shipmates helped to decrease the number of during its Pittsburgh stay—the first international symposium for and the Union. In the old days, big winds were used to good advantage. ships being added to the blacklist. wind symphony. The International Longshore­ Today, they're a liability. Keep a safety valve on your hot air. Guest soloist—among them bassoonist Thom de Klerk of Hol­ Cooperation can carry us all a long way. Delegates should cooperate men's Association recently won the land—gave individual and group instruction and played in con­ with the men who have selected them as their representatives; But right to refuse to work on the certs. Composers, including Alan Hovhaness' of the U. S. and the crew must also cooperate with the delegates. Joint effort will keep delisted British freighter Tulsc Toshiro Mayuzuml of Japan, also took part. your boat in good shape. And what's more, all hands will find tliat Hill. Dockworkers boycotted the shipboard life can be pleasant and worthwhile. vessel for more than five months US. Allies Hinder Cuba Blockade Policy Coal Barge Goes Longhair / �raki stxtbea * . Ml .T| Labor Dept. Reports On 'Average' Worker SEAFJtnKRl^tOa .JU|t ,M. INi Lifeboat Class No. 110 Qraduatos WASHINGTON—A new Department of Labor manpower study on the working life of the average employee shows several interesting trends reflecting the changing nature of the country's economy. One-* of the highlights of the study tinning need for a retrainable and was that the average- em­ highly diversified work force." "The ability to adjust to change ployee will make six job changes and continual training have be­ throughout his working career. The new figures, the Depart­ come requisites for workers In our ment stressed, "bear out the con- modem industrial society." The report shows a reversal in a long term trend. The work life of men declined between 1950 and 1960 by one-half year. At the same time, life expectancy for males rose by one year. The one-half year decrease is in contrast to a six-year Increase between 1900 and 1940 and a 31'i-year increase between 1940 and 1950. The reasons for a decline in the work life include a longer training WASHINGTON—Claims that the period prior to entering upon a private shipyard Industry is up work career and a drop in the age against an unfair economic threat of retirement. from the U.S. Navy were made re­ The percentage of males re­ cently by the president of the tiring before their 65th birthday Shipbuilders Council of America. has risen to 25 percent in 1960 Edwin M. Hood, In a letter from 10 percent in 1950. to a top Navy official, claimed The Increase In early retire­ that just as private yards can build ships more cheaply than navy ment Is due, the study points out, yards, they can repair and alter to the continued liberalization of social security benefits and cover­ titem more cheaply too. age, an Increase in private pension The shipbuilding executive plans some with compulsory re­ pointed out that less material and tirement provisions, and the mora labor is involved in repair decline In farm employment and work than in new construction. non-agricultural self-employment. Ha cited other factors in his at­ Some other facta mentioned in tempt to emphasize this "oddity" the report were: In the free enterprise system: • Labor force participation for • Naval shipyard costs range to men reaches a peak in the^early 20.3 per cent higher than private 30s and remains relatively stable yards on repairs and alteration. at a level of over 93 percent until • Nearly twice as many people age 50. are employed In the naval yards • At age 40 life expectancy has as in the private yards. declined to 31 years and work life The Department said the Re­ expectancy to 24 with seven years port "again demonstrates that still expected in retirement. Private Yards Rap Costs Of Navy Shipyards Successful graduates of Lifeboat Class 110 smile happily for the photographer upon com­ pletion of the Coast Guard course conducted at New York headquarters. The picture was originally scheduled to appear in an earlier issue of the LOG, but engraving difficulties held it up to the present time. Members of the graduating class are {front, l-r) Richard KripaItis, Ivanhoe Johnson; middle row, Arch Busby. Emile Lang, Shukur Mohammed, Jake Tucker, H. C. Burnsed; rear, Christos Aspiotis, Tom Lados, Herman Rogge, James B. Shamburger, Jack B. Davis, Hrafn Valdimarsson and instructor Arne Bjornsson. Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill Or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or InJury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. New Marine Engine Produced By British LONDON—British enginers have unveiled a new, power­ ful marine diesel engine which may well outperform those of Swiss and Scandinavian design which have long dominat­ ed the maritime industry. Called the Doxford 76 J.9, the new unit is the first of By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS mlttee. The bill always had been opposed by the chairman, Senator A. Willis Robertson (D., Va.). He was joined in voting against it by The "truth in lending" bill proposed by Senator Paul A. Douglas several Democrats—John Sparkman (Ala.), Edward Long (Mo.), and (D., Hi.) was killed by one of the most powerful assemblages of busi­ Thomas Mclntyre (N. Hamp.). Long himself has investments in Mis­ ness organizations that ever set out to beat a bill intended to protect souri banks and loan companies, and the St. Louis Dispatch had urged the living standards of moderate-income families. him to abstain from voting because of his self-interest in the outcome. The Douglas bill, as you know, would have required lenders and But the surprises turned out to be Senator Mclntyre who had been stores to tell the true annual Interest rate they charge you on loans expected to favor "truth In lending," bill and Senator Harrison A. and Installment purchases. Except on mortgages, no lenders or stores Williams (D., N.J.) who did not appear for the final vote despite pre­ now state the true annual rates. They may state their charges as a vious support in a sub-committee vote. monthly percentage on the declining balance; for example, 3 per cent Republicans who voted against the bill were Senators Wallace Ben­ a month on a small loan, or II/2 per cent a month on a department nett (Utah), John Tower (Texas), Milward Simpson (Wyo.) and Peter store revolving credit account. But they do not disclose that the 3 per Dominlck (Colo.). Senator Bennett, one of the most vociferous fighters cent a month is 36 per cent a year, or that the lYz per cent a month Is against the "truth In lending" bill, is the brother of a Salt Lake City 18 per cent annual interest. department store executive who also Is a leading official of the Na­ Or, they may state the rate as a dollar charge on the original amount. tional Retail Merchants Association. But a credit fee of $10 per $100 for financing household appliances or a Voting for the "truth In lending" bill were Douglas, Joseph Clark used car, is really a true annual rate of close to 20 per cent. (D., Pa.), William Proxmire (D., Wise.), Maurine Neuberger (D., Ore.) The deceptive ways in which finance charges are stated have made and Jacob Javits (R., N.Y.). a fertile ground for overcharges. Working people and the nation's You still can have the last word: economy Itself, have been harmed in two ways: (I) by outright gouges, 1. Senator Douglas has announced he will reintroduce his bill. Con­ with many families Induced to pay such true interest rates as 30 to sumer spokesmen are urging that families write to both the Senators 100 per cent and even more when buying on installments, and (2) the who opposed (to urge them to reconsider), and to the Senators who steady erosion of family purchasing power through constant use of In­ favored the bill (to thank them and ask their contlnQed support). stallment credit even at relatively moderate charges of 12 per cent. 2, Learn the facts about how to shop for lowest cost credit, how to The Douglas bill to require disclosure of true annual rates was use credit judiciously, and tell these facts to other families. backed by labor unions, co-ops, credit unions, savings banks and con­ You need to know two points particularly: First, If the finance charge sumer organizations. But It was bitterly—and successfully—fought by a Is stated as a monthly percentage, the true annual rate Is 12 times the massive array of business associations. Including the National Retail monthly rate. Secondly, If the finance charge is a dollar amount on the Merchants Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National original balance, the true annual rate is approximately double. Foundation for Consumer Credit, the National Finance Association This happens because the dealer or lender figures the finance charge (finance companies) and the American Bar Association. on the original balance you owe. But since you pay back each month, The leading antagonist of the bill proved to be John Hazen, Wash­ your average debt Is only about half the original amount. On a debt ington lobbyist for the National Retail Merchants Association. The of $100 to be repaid In 12 months, the first month you owe $100; the department stores that make up the association, in recent years have second, $91.67, etc. If you add up the remaining balance each month been heavily promoting revolving credit or "budget charge accounts," and divide by the number of months you repay, you will find that your which often require true interest of 18 per cent a year. average debt (in this example) is $54.16. Say the finance charge is $6 The Bar Asociation Is believed to have joined the fight against per $100. Divide the $54 average balance Into $6. The true rate Is 11.1 "truth in lendine" because some lawyers on its credit committee have per cent. If the term of repaying Is shorter or longer than one year, ties to finance companies. the rate has to be adjusted correspondingly. For example, if a dealer After squeaking through a sub-committee vote by 5 to 4. the "truth charges you $6 on a debt of $100 repaid la six months, the true annual la lending" hill finally was killed by the full Senate Banking Corn- rate would Jump to> 21 per cent.. 'Truth In Lending' Bill Killed a range extending to 23,000 b.h.p. and is claimed to be lighter, smaller and cheaper than any other existing propulsion unit of comparable horsepower. William Doxford & Sons, build­ ers of the unit, said it Is lighter by 160 tons, about six feet shorter in length and costs up to 13 per cent less to manufacture. The com­ pany presently is carrying out testbed trials with the new engine. As an example of the engine's reduced size, Doxford said It could be Installed in an existing ma­ chinery space and increase horse­ power by some 30 per cent. Another special feature which will be of tremendous advantage to shipowners Is that It has been agreed with overeeas licensees to build all engines to the Doxford pattern, thereby facilitating a uni­ versal interchangeabillty of spare parts. The new engine uses cheap heavy oil as fuel and is the only large marine diesel in the world operating with opposed piston systems. . It has nine cylinders with three exhaust gas-driven turbo blowers, has a continuous service rating of 20,000 b.h.p. at 115 r.p.m., and is arranged'for re­ mote control. A number of shipowners al­ ready have expressed Interest in the new engine, including tanker operators and berth line com­ panies. Inquiries have been re­ ceived from British, Portuguese, Spanish, Belgian and Rumanian Interests, the company said. The first engine will be used in a 64,000-ton deadweight tanker owned by Doxford and scheduled for completion in May, 1965. It •will bo chartered by Shell Tankers Ltd. �fwrff4, 1M4 SElKAtLERi . P4C* pcTfBteea LOG COPE Director Outlines labor's Election Goals By 1.1. McAuley, West Coast Representative S.F. Convention Provides Excitement The Republicans started off their Convention at the Cow Palace, here In San Francisco with a iot of noise and excitement. The youngsters, at least are not Republican supporters, since the Party bought up most of the TV stations In the evening hours. Ail you could get on all chan­ nels was the convention—no drugstore cowboys. Governor Rockefeller doesn't care for the Grand Old Party too much either right now. He was allotted ten minutes on the platform to talk against the right extremist and was booed 22 times. It was evident that the Goldwater crowd had control of the convention right from the beginning. According to the Republicans they were never at fault for starting any of the wars but sure blame the Democrats for all of them—wonder to me they didn't blame the Democrats for all the fog on the West Coast. Shipping has been good for the past several weeks although we are running short of ABs and Black Gang men. It looks excellent for the next several weeks, too. Payoffs during the week were the Longview Victory; S. T. Wilton; Alcoa Marketer; Iberville; and the new cable ship, the Long Lines. Intransits were: Los Angeles; Ocean Dinny; Pennraar; and Antinous. Expected for the coming week are the Ames Victory, a possible payoff; and the-^ Choctaw. years as Bos'n on the Fairport Is On the beach we have J. M. taking a vacation, and John RosRogers, who sails as a wiper, with kamp, who is keeping a steady eye long standing in the Union. He on Long Acres these days. just piled off the Steel Worker after a round-the-world-trip. He is now waiting for a ship to just the Far East. He wants to see the Geisha Girls in Japan. Vince Palmer just piled off the Arthur Huddell when she laid up. The former cable feeder for the Long (Continued from page 7) Lines in the Pacific waited for the a telephO'ne message over the Long Lines to come in and made telegraphic cable in the 1870s that the Engine Utility on her. telephone signals lose too much Richard Spencer is out of the power after a 3,000-mile trip Gulf area and is trying his hand through a cable. Hence, when shipping out of this area. Harold transatlantic telephone did Fowler is an old timer, just out emerge in the late 1920s, its ad­ of the hospital and doing nicely. vent came by radio, not by cable. He is headed for Seattle, figuring In the early 1940s, Bell Labora­ to ship out of there for a change. tories and others began testing One of our members went to amplifiers (repeaters) that could the U.S. Coast Guard here on be placed along a cable under the Sansome Street for the records of ocean. his discharges. And what do you Repeaters Prove Successful think was asked of him? "If he These repeaters proved their cared to have them in a book?" worth in the early 1950s on two Seems like the attempt will be to push the old Copeland books cables laid between Florida and which we have went on the record Cuba. This led to joint planning as being against in 1939—even and finally laying in 1956 of the first transatlantic telephone cable picketed against—What Next! Shipping picked up somewhat in by Long Lines, the British Post Wilmington during this period Office and Canadian Overseas with 29 jobs shipped to the Penn- Telecommunication Corporation. The pot-bellied repeaters, which mar, Los Angeles, Beloit Victory, make the whole thing possible, Ocean Dinny and Seamar, intransit; and the Longview Victory are among the most reliable.elec­ which paid off coastwise and tronic instruments ever built. So signed on foreign here. The out­ far, not one has failed. Spliced look for the next two weeks is fair into the cable every 20 miles, they with six ships scheduled to arrive. keep hoo.sting the telephone signal Pat Coiiley who was last on the back up to full power. The cable itself, just slightly Losmar, has had several weeks rest and relaxation and is ready to thicker than a garden hose, is go. He would like to take a Sea- relatively .simple. A small steel Land ship because he says they Wire core gives it strength. Two are the best. Carmine Mancino, thin tubes of copper, one inside who last shipped on the Beloit the other but separated by a Victory, got off at Wilmington for plastic insulator, carry the signals. a few weeks vacation and a honey­ A tough outer jacket keeps out the water and corrosive salts. moon. He just got married. All these miles of cable might Edward C. Caudill, gut off the San Juan on the East Coast Just appear to make satellite commu­ a few days ago although he would nication unnecessary, but a Long like to have stayed on since it Lines spokesman disagrees. Some was coming back to the West 5.3 million overseas telephone Coast. But he had an important calls were made worldwide last date on July 17 that just wouldn't year, and by 1980, "we'll be count­ wait, lie had a date at the altar ing the calls by tlie-'tens of with the new Mrs. Caudill. It seems millions," he said. to be honeymoon season in Wil­ This premise is based on the mington these days. .fact that as soon as dependable In Seattle, payoffs have been overseas service is available its made on the Fairport, Seattle, use increases tremendously. Satel­ Antinous and Pilot Rock so far lites, however, will provide an allthis month. Expected payoffs are important alternative, says Long the Anchorage and Transorleans. Lines. The reason, says Long Lines, Oldtimers on the beach are Steve Theyer, who, after three is that, although technical de­ velopments have increased the capacity of cables—including one whereby extra conversations can be interspersed into the pauses of other conversations — satellites offer many more times the cir­ cuits of cables. Cable Ship Links Orient COPE Needs Foot Soldiers To Achieve Election Success By Alexander E. Barkan, National Director AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education Tension, excitement and suspense—these are staples in year is no different. Indeed, it may pale its predecessors, for electrifying political drama is present: 1:—A President thrust unexIn view of the impending pectedly into his role follow­ ing a shattering national Presidential and Congression­ tragedy. 2—An out-party with a free-forall going for its presidential nomi­ nation and with a stepped-up pro­ gram to capture votes in its tra­ ditional weak spots, the big cities. 3—A group of liberal Senators —The Class of 1958—up for re­ election. 4—A House of Representatives needing only 20-25 more liberals to break out of the horse latitudes and achieve a legislative record of greatness. 5—Accelerated political activity by the business and medical com­ munities, and by right wing ex­ tremist groups. These are the elements. Let's see how they shape up with roughly four months to go before election day, November 3. THE PRESIDENT — All the professional polls show President Johnson running well ahead of any so-far mentioned Republican can­ didate. Month after month, the polls show 70 percent or more of TTMITATTI i|i|P iliiiil 34^X1. DO NOTBU^ Action in'the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are producpd under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) J. 4. 3. S, S. S. 3;> 4' 4' Eastern Alt Lines (Flight Engineers) H. I. Siegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) 4) i i. "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzserald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4' 4< 4< J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4i 4 4> Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chlldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 4« 4' 4 Jamestown Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Furniture and Bedding (United Furniture Workers) al elections in the Fall, the LOG is printing this article hy Alexander E. Barkan, the Na­ tional Director of the AFLCIO Committee on Political Education (COPE). the people like the way the Presi­ dent is doing hie job. Even in tra­ ditional GOP strongholds in the farm belt. President Johnson's popularity ie striking. Recent polls in Iowa and the Dakotas reflected from 65-70 percent approval among the people of Johnson's per­ formance in office. But he still has a long path to travel hetween now and election day, and the specter of 1948 is enough to haunt any candidate seemingly so favored. That was the year everyone had the people voting for Thomas E. Dewey— everyone but the people. They voted for Harry Truman. Taking nothing for granted. President Johnson can be expected to wage a hard campaign for re­ election. He has promised he will. THE "OUTS'—A donnybrook is going on for the Republican presi­ dential nomination. Inconclusive primaries have left several major contenders, any one of whom could grab the nomination. And there is always the possibility of a dark horse candidate galloping late onto the scene to snatch the prize, as Wendell Willkie did in 1940. Stepped-Up Activity To boost the chances of their presidential candidate — and con­ gressional and senatorial candi­ dates as well-Republicans are step­ ping up their activities in major industrial cities, heretofore their areas of greatest weakness. They're throwing $9.5 million into a campaign in 10 big cities in states which control 220 of the 270 electoral votes required to elect a President. In short, they are invading traditionally Democratic areas in hopes of siphoning off enough votes to supplement usually strong outstate Republican voting, and thereby to achieve victory. THE SENATE — Thirty-five senate seats are at stake, 26 held by Democrats, nine held by Re­ publicans. The present split is 6733 for the Democrats. Of particular interest is the fate of members of the "Class of 1958," mostly liberals who, if re­ elected, will acquire the seniority necessary to attain responsible committee leadership positions. It is committee chairman who flash the "stop" or "go" signs on key legislation. The logical conse­ quence of more liberal committee leaders is more liberal legislation. THE HOUSE — The big stum­ bling block to progressive govern­ ment is, and has been for years, the House of Representatives, where a conservative coalition has tripped up liberal legislation with frustrating regularity. Democrats currently control the House, 255 to 178 (there were two vacancies at the time of writing). But all too often good proposals are thwarted by the coalition mustering enough votes to defeat the combined strength of liberal Democrats and Republicans. The possibility exists, however, every election year, and this everything that contributes to that enough additional liberals can be elected to break the strength of the coalition on key measures. BUSINESS. lyiEDICINE, THE RIGHT WING — Looming as potent political forces are the vocal, militant, richly - financed right wing, and the newly-organ­ ized political arms of business and medicine. This year will provide the first major political test for the right wing extremists—^the John Birch Society, Americans for Constitu­ tional Action, and other groups dedicated to reactionary govern­ ment. In 1962 they scored some alarming successes in their few areas of concentration. This year, they will be involved in more cam­ paigns with better organization and greater know-how. And they have marked for elimination the same liberal Senate Class of '58 mentioned earlier. Big Business Active In addition to the right wing, big business more than ever in the past will be up to its neck in politics. BIPAC, the BusinessIndustry Political Action Commit­ tee, enters the scene for its first full-blown campaign effort. Spawned by the National Associ­ ation of Manufacturers, BIPAC is shooting for a $1 million fund to throw into the campaigns of con­ servative candidates. There is AMPAC, too, the American Medical Political Action Committee, political arm of the American Medical Association. Effective and well-heeled, it has the 1962 campaign under its belt and no longer can be viewed as a novice in the field. COPE What about labor? What can we do in this election? Once again, there are no guarantees, and no prediction can be made without hedging it. But laSor has a big political job to do, and in COPE an organization to do it. It is generally agreed that only by adding some 20-25 new liberals — regardless of party — to the House of Representatives can we assure passage of progressive leg­ islation needed to curtail unem­ ployment, put steam into the economy, aid our elderly citizens, protect consumers, increase job security, build a better future for our children. If we are to do this job, we have to get every union member reg­ istered. We have to get his family and friends registered. Then, we have to get them to the polls to vote November 3. We need even more than that. We need not just a few, but hun­ dreds of thousands of union mem­ bers to be COPE foot-soldiers — promoting C C P E register-andvote programs, supporting COPEendorsed candidates and building support for them in the general community, giving their dollars to COPE and collecting dollars for COPE so liberal candidates can get the financial help they need to conduct effective campaigns. Only with these foot-soldiers, infantrymen and women, can we capitalize on the golden opportun­ ity this election year presents, an opportunity to elect a staunchly liberal Congress acting on a pro­ gram of progress for the benefit of all Americans. �SEMFAKMRt' L00> Pas* EicMeMi Taklnc Flv0 Prescriptions Need Not Be So Costly, Congress Told Congress was reminded last week by Senator Maurine Neuberger of the efforts of the late Sen. Estes Kefauver to protect consumers of drug price gouging pointing out that drugs sold under the manufacturers' brand names are much higher than the same drugs sold under their generic (chemical) ^ scriptiooa to three pharmadee, printed <« the package or bottle names. This is a fact that Detroit had them filled and eon^wred the label in letters at least half as Labor News revealed in a front page article May 5, 1960, in re­ porting on a talk by Bernard Shulman, head of Regal Drug Stores before the Wayne County AFL-CIO Consumers Counseling Class. Mrs. Neuberger told Congress that an aide to Kefauver got pre­ scriptions enabling him to buy four widely used drugs, both under their brand names and their generic names. He took these pre- Metal Workers Win Decision On "Hot Cargo" NEW ORLEANS, La.—A "hot cargo" union contract clause, valid under the construction in­ dustry proviso of the Taft-Hartley Act, can be enforced in the courts regardless of the act's blanket ban on "coercion" to force an em­ ployer to refrain from doing busi­ ness with any other person, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled. The decision upset a judgment of a U.S. District Court in Ala­ bama that court action constitutes coercion which is barred by the act. The dispute involved Sheet Metal Workers Local 48 and the Hardy Corp., a construction industry firm under contract to the union. The agreement required the company not to subcontract any work per­ formed at the jobsite to,any other contractor who failed to live up to provisions of the union contract, including hiring, wages, union se­ curity and other matters. The com­ pany subcontracted certain work to the Backus Engineering Co. without requiring it to comply with the contract. Local 48 took up the matter as a grievance. The circuit court noted that there was disagree­ ment as to whether a binding decision resulted, but shortly afterwards the union sued for damages, charging breach of contract. One section of Taft-Hartley makes it an unfair labor practice for a union to threaten, coerce or restrain an employer when the purpose is to force or require him to cease doing business with another person or firm. Another section outlaws as an unfair labor practice a "hot cargo" clause in which the employer agrees to cease from using, selling or trans­ porting the products of any other employer, or to stop doing busi­ ness with another — but specifi­ cally exempts agreements In the construction Industry relating to subcontracting to be done at the jobsite. YOUCAj4'rSFEA< IF vbu'RE NoT-mstzs - YOUR ONION pioniMs matMuy j prices. The average price at the three stores for an arthritis and asthma drug under its brand name Metlcorten was $12.73. The average prices for the same drug under its generic name prednisone was $3.38. For an anti-infection drug under its brand name Tetrex the average price was $11,83; under the generic name tetracycline, $7.50. A tranquilizer under brand names Equanil and Miltown av­ eraged $5.18, compared to $3.87 under generic name meprobamate. A heart disease drug branded Digitaline and Nativelle averaged $1.96, compared to $1.25 under generic name digitoxine. A law put through by Kefauver requires the name of a drug to be SEA PIONEER (Pioneer Tankeri), June 1—Chairman, Alfred Mirth; Seerefary, Nona. Brather C. J. Gibson waa elected ta aerva as ship'a dele­ gate. steward John D. Penneil stated that this ship will store for the for­ eign voyaco at Norfolk. Va. Addi­ tional apace Is being made to accom­ modate these stores. No beefs were reported by department delegates. KENT (Amrlcan Sulk Carriers), June 1—Chairman, A. S. Alexsndari Secratary, Gerald A. Brown. One brother was left in hospital in Alex­ andria. Egypt. Captain compUmented crew for their conduct In Alexandria. No beefs were reported. Everything is running sraoothly. Motion made re use of portable evacuators on ships to unload grain and company to supply room and board ashore due to the tremendous amount of grain dust. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 14—Chairman, Navln' Ellis; Secretary, Jimmy Long. Motion large as the numifacturer's brand name. Shulman told local labor lead­ ers that generic names are sim­ ply the chemical name for a brand name product and since the government controls the standards and quality of all drug products the drug item must be the same regardless of nunufacturer. He cited as an example, a pre­ scription that would cost $35 using a brand name, whereas it could cost as low as $5 using the generic name of the same item. "However," said Shulman, "the use of generic names in prescrip­ tions must be ordered by your physician, since the druggist and pharmacists are bound by law to fill prescripttions exactly as the doctor orders." L. Cribban. S19.4S in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. MARGARET BROWN (Bleomfleld), May a—Chalrmsn, Pete BlaUck; Sec­ retary, S. Rethschild. Ship sailed minus two men from New Orleans. AU repairs wera taken cars of and everything la running smoothly. Brother Nick Pizzuto resigned as ship's delegate and a yote of thanks was extended to him. Brother L. Lee was elected ts aerva as new ship'a delegate. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Saatrain), May 17—Chairman, G. Chandler; Secre­ tary, N. Earlay. S2S in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. (Bilef Cook was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. ROBIN KIRK (Robin Lines), May 10—Chairman, Lea DaPalllar; Secretary, Henry Cralnas. SIS in made that a fireman and oiler be called out to relieve men on watch for supper meal at ail times when ship is maneuvering. Vote of thanks to the steward department far a job well done. Few minor beefs and few disputed hours OT. Otherwise, every­ thing is running smoothly. * MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 14—Chairman, Ian D. Wilson; Secretary, John S. Burke. Few minor beefs and a few hours disputed OT te be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Robin Lines), May 14—Chairman, Oresta Vola; Secratary, Luther Gadson. $17.50 in ship's fund. Few hour.s disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Discussion on having the Union delegate request the Master to make up the launch schedules with ship's delegate concerning shore leave time for ail crew members. Vote of thanks to Baker Michael Haukland. and a vote of thanks to the purser, Kevin Lynch for his co­ operation with the crew. ANTINOUS (Waterman), May U —Chairman, Donald Stough; Secre­ tary, Donald Forrast. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Motion was made to have San Fran­ cisco agent renegotiate room situa­ tion midship house, giving particular attention to deck maintenance status. S2.4S in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate and the steward department for their due performance. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), May 24—Chairman, Gunnar Grahne; Secretary, Roberto Hannibal. S1.05 in stiip's fund. Brother R. Whitney was elected to serve as ship's delegate. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), May 3—Chairman, Joe Kramer; Secretary, D. Hathaway. S43 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the radio operator for the daily news reports, etc. Vote of tliauks to the steward department, also captain and mates for keeping unwanted salesmen off the ship. Some disputed OT wilt be taken up with patrolman. ALCOA EXPLORER (Alcoa), May 10—Chairman, James Long; Secra­ tary, John O'Teola. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Charles Gregson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Patrol­ man to be contacted regarding Ice chest. TRAN5YORK (TranswesternI, Feb. t—Chairman, M. McCluer; Secratary, Taking a short pause from his maintenance job on deck, Thonrat Walker shows a big smile for the camera. The picture was taken on the JesM La FItte (Waterman). Thomas Sponcar; Secratary, Prank J. Smith. Brother Robert Spencer re­ signed ar ship's delegate but was re­ elected te aerva again. SIS.SB In ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Motion was made te try and speed up mail from Company office In New York. SANTA EMILIA (Liberty Navigaflan). May 14—Chairman, Andrew Ollvart Secretary, Caorga Hair. No beefs raparted by department dele­ gates. Lots of repairs needed. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job vreU done. WALTER RICI (Reynolds Metals), May II:—Chairman, Manual E. San­ chez; Secretary, Ttiamas J. Moors. No major beefs r^orted. Vols of thankf to the steward department and especially the galley department. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), May It—Ctialrman, Jamas Gaorga; Secratary, llumlnado R. Llanos. Any­ body that goes to the pantry at night please put your clothes on. Ship's delegate states that anyone that has a minor beef, please go to your own department delegate and let him set­ tle it with the head of that depart­ ment. it the beef is still not settled then the Milp's delegate will see the Captain about it. No beefs reported by department delegates. OCEAN ANNA (Maritime OvarsaasI, June If—Chairman, 5. A. Olmagglo; Secretary, W. Crassmsn. No beefs ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Crew requested net to pay off until ap­ proved by ship's delegate. DEL MONTE (Delta), May IE — Chairman, Lea Snodgrass; Secretary, D. Robinson. Ship's fund was turned over to one crewmeniber who had to leave ship dua ta illness. ROBIN TRENT (Robin Line), April 18—Chairman, W. Kohut; Secratary, O. Trosclair. Brother W. Kohut re­ signed as ship's delegate and Brother R. Almojera was elected to serve. No beefs reported. All disputed OT was taken care of. $9.25 in. ship's fund. AZALEA CITY (Saa-Lsnd), April IS —Chairman, T. D. York; Secretary, Louis Cevatla. Ship's -delegate re­ ported everything running smoothly. One man missed ship in San Juan. Motion was made to turn o(f radio and television set during the meal hours. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), May 3— Chairman, J. Feti; Secretary, N. Lam­ bert. All repair lists were in and captain will try and get all painting, etc. done as soon as possible. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. New ship's delegate to be elected. Larger variety of cold drinks desired by crew. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good preparation and service of meals. OCEANIC SPRAY (American Oce­ anic), April 12—Chairman, Paul J. Franca; Secratary, F. Fagan. No shore leave beef to be taken up with patrolman. Held discu.ssion regarding better mail service from home office. Vote of thanks extended to the stew­ ard department. MORNINO L I e N T (Waterman), March 2»—Chairman,' W. J. BuHerton; Secratary, W. A. Walsh. Ship's delegate reported that there are sev­ eral beefs that will be turned over to the patrolman at payoff. SACRAMENTO (Sacramento Trans­ portation), April 19 — Chalrmsn, reported by department delegates. New ship'a delegate was elected, W. Fruba. Matiea was made to call Union Hall, for an payoff at sea. MAOAKET (WsUrman), Juno f— Chairman, John E. McCrano; Sacra- tsry. Nana. Everything running smoothly. All repairs needed to be submitted by delegates of respective departments. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks for steward department. WILD RANGER (Waterman), June 7—Chalrmsn, Luke A. Clambali; Sec­ retary, Wilbur C. Sink. This is a very good and cooperative crew. Wa hava received a very good reaction from our arrival pools of which SIO is always put into the ship's fund. Wa now have S51 In the ship's fund. Vol­ unteer contributions at the payoff will be added and a TV will be bought for the messhall. No reported beefs by the department delegates. DEL NORTE (Delta), June 7—Chair­ man, Jamas L. Tucker; Secratary, Bill Kaiser. We have $133.17 In the ship's fund and S443.70 in the movie fund. PANOCEANIC FAITH (Panacaanic), May 2i—Chairman, Sam Drury; Sec­ retary, Kenneth Collins. The S14.1S which Is in the ship's fund will be turned over to someone who Is stay­ ing next voyage. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), June 7—Chairman, J. Duffy; Secretary, Francis R. Napall. There is $9.48 In •ship's fund. Crew asked to be a little more quiet at night in the passeiigerways. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done, for good food and service. KEVA IDEAL (Keva), June 7 — Chairman, R. V. Ceiling; Secretary, F. Spruill. Vote of thanks to the steward department :or doing very good job. Steward made an offer to purchase more deck chairs if each man will donate for same. MAYFLOWER (Msyflowar), June 11 —Chairman, John Tobin; Secretary, Robert Sanchez. Some repairs com­ pleted. Repair fan in crew pantry wind chutes to be replaced. Traffic Seen At New Hi^ In Canal Zone BALBOA, C. Z.—^Traffic through th« Canal Zone may set a new record when the count for the fiscal year endB this month—and with little or no worry about traf­ fic jams—Canal spokesmen have reported. The record of trips per year is 12,147 vessels, set in 1966, but canal transits set other records the first three months this year; March saw 1,110 ships through the canal, and in a single day that month 47 vessels made the 50mile trip—record for a single day. Several improving projects, some begun years ago, have in­ creased the efficiency and traffichandling capacity of the water­ way, Channel WMened One such improvement was the widening of Gaillard Cut, the great channel carved across the Continental Divide, Although 309 feet wide when the canal was com­ pleted, it is 500 feet wide in many sections now, enabling two-way traffic for big ships. The cut also has been lighted at night so that night transits are now common­ place. Other time-savers include a new, two-way radio system and 59 new, faster towing locomotives. The locomotives replace older ones that towed a ship at two miles an hour—two-thirds the speed of the new ones. About 25 of the new locomotives are required on duty, and eight can handle the biggest ship, a job that required 12 of the older engines. New Radio System The new radio system is designed to replace hand signals between ship pilots and locomotive drivers, and pilots also will use the radio to talk with the lockihasters, an­ other vital link in the transit system. With the radio, the speedier transits made possible by the faster locomotives are expected to be as safe as slower ones have been. Navy Going To Nuclear Run Ships PENSACOLA, Fla. — Nuclear scientists have produced for sea­ going vessels an atomic power plant which will double the power and life of present plants, accord­ ing to Cyrus R. Vance, Deputy Secretary of Defense. Noting that the world's first nu­ clear-powered ship, tiie submarine Nautilus, was launched 10 years ago, Mr. Vance said the Navy has submarines that can steam under water faster than most merchant vessels can move on the surface. He also pointed out that tlie atom­ ic-powered carrier Enterprise has maneuverability exceeding that of destroyers. Power To Spare "We can note with pride that in the past several months those working on the development pro­ gram for' reactors to be used in surface ships have produced a de­ sign which will be twice as power­ ful and run more than twice as long without refueling as the units of the Enterprise," he said. Although Mr. Vance made no specific mention of it, the Navy reportedly is seeking to increase its fleet of nuclear-powered surface vessels because of the signiflcant improvements in atomic reactor design and core life. �SlBAPAitMMg r MM Pace PauM That Refrashaa Althou^ Pennsylvania's Governor William Scranton was recently criss-crossing the country trying to win friends and influence voters in a last- minute bid to win the Republican Presidential nomination, he didn't seem to have made a dent in the crew on the La — Salle (Waterman). At a re­ > cent ship's meeting, crew- with when they are trying to many hands fiddling with the con­ members voted unanimously sleep. Mincing no words,, they trol valve. to sign a protest condemning the have demanded that JamcB Ott, 4 4 4 bill backed by Scrantcm gnd G.O.P. legislators, slashing Jobless pa0r benefits for unemployed workers In Pennsylvania, reports WHliam C. Sellers, meeting secretary. » 4. 4. Taking a briaf braak from his dirtias in tha gallay, J«M ScMtiofa (r) an{oyt a cup of coffoo with Clfftoa JMIUOH on the Ponmor (Calmar). The scene occurred when the vessel recently visited New York on its way to Philadelphia with general carge. LUCIL* BLeeMeUte (BiMmflaM), May 17—Chairman, William TINmani Sccratary, Lae Klaaman. Sai.37 reVortea in ahip'a Aina. William TiU•nan waa recently elected ahlp'i delelate. WILTON (Marine Carrier*), May SI —Chairman, T. P. Iterlandr Secre­ tary, F. Ottlnlato. One man waa kospitalizcd In Pert Bald. BgypL Anethe* aaan waa heapitaliiad In Bernbay. India. Ship'a delegate reporta trip le running smoothly, would like to keep It that way. No baefi* re­ ported iimm departmeet heads. Crew and oirtcers give yote of thanks to ROeiM KieiC (llebin Lines). May SI—Chairman, Harry Jaynew Secretary, Levis B. Thomen Bdward A. Vahy was etoeted new ship's dele­ gate. No basis reported from de­ partment heads. It was refmrted that S18 was In ship's fund. STBBL CHIMIIT (tsHtmlan), June 7—Chalcman. Oeerpe PInktoat; Seeralary, Bupsne J. Oaaply. U was reperlad' that IS la new In ship'* fund. The patrolman to contact the mate In reference to hospital slip. A vote of thanks te the steward department. ALCOA MASTER (Alcea Steam­ ship), April 13—Chairman, A. Hanese; Secretacy. W. Messenser. A new treasurer was elected. It waa re­ ported that there Is now SS.W tat the ship's fund. W. Messenger was elect­ ed new ship'a delegate. Ship's run­ ning smoothly. Cleaa valve te drain before leaving washing machine. OLOA (Marlnw Msnagars), Maroh • the Chief Coek and 3rd Cook for n Job woH dono. •AOLB VOYAOBR (Unltod Marino), June ft—Chairman, W. Jahnaan; Sa«ratary, M. Marrlck. No reported beefa from tha department heads. A few times hav* ran out of various dishes befor* maal hour was over. BOBiM LOCKSLiV (Rebiir Linos), April 2ft—Chairman, R. B. Lamb; Secretary, Jamas Sullivan. Motion to get new washing machine. Ship's treasurer reports t3.1S in ship'* fund. No beefs reported from department heads. Motion made to start new ship's fund and build It up. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Saaland garvfea) June 13—Chairman, Bob Fish; Socrstary, Guy Walter. It was re­ ported that 319.03 was in ship's fund. Bob Fish was elected new ship's delegate. Thanking retiring ship'a delegate for Job well done. No lost time due to accidents. PENH EXPORTER (Penn Exporter), May 1ft—Chairman, Durall McCarnay; Sacratary, Z. A. Markis- All major repairs have been taken care of. Fete Gaiza has been elected as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for a Job well done. LOft ANGELES (Saaland), Juna 9 —Chairman, Jasher Anderson; Soaratary, Jasper Anderson. Most of ropairs taken caro of on old repair Bat. It waa raportad that S3.43 la In •hip's fund. Clean out wash water tanks a* rust has bean found. —Chairman, C. Quinnt; Sacratary, J. Moarst Thanking alt hands' for keaping baafs at a minimum which makes for an easiar delegates Job. No beefs rspartsd from the dopartment heads. Asking all hands- to cooperate to keep doors closed and locked while in India. A vot* of thanks to all de­ partments for thoir Interest In run­ ning a smooth ship thus far. April 33—Chairman, M. Ktiabar; iscratary, C. Quinnt. Considering length of trip everything seems to be running smooth. No reported beefs from the department heads. More at­ tention must be paid to the sanitary condition of tha crow's messroom. DEL SOL (Delta), May 34—Chair­ man, Pat* Valiptinai Sacratary, Mark Moialsy. Evaryona waa ramindad tn give one dollar to ship's fund. It was raportad that tharo la now g33 In tha ship's fund. TOPA TOPA (Walorman), Juno 7— Chairman, H. Sehmit; Sacratary, C. O. Briststt. E. B. Saunders was elected new MUp'a delegate. No beefs re­ ported by the department heads. ANTINOUS (Waterman), May 31— Chairman, D. Farrest; ftacrotary, H, Loll. F. Snow the outgoing ship's delegate was extended a vote of thanks for his efforts last voyage. F. Snow reported the ship had a clean payoff with no beefO and no SENICA (Marina Carriers), June 7 -Chairman, R. R. Meldonade; ftacro­ tary, P. A. McGrath. Everything go­ ing good so far. Washing machine keeps breaking down. GLOBE CARRIER (Marino Ovorsoas), Juna 30—Chairman, T. Dnawlcfcl; ftacratary, H. Mantatan. All repairs taken care of. Now washing macMn* Installed. SIU crews, who have been let­ ting their belts out recently, con­ tinue to make known their grati­ tude for fine chow and service from their steward departments. Ships whose steward departments are on this week's honor roll In­ clude the Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers); Robin Hood (Robin Line); Transeastern (Transeastern); Oceanic Wave (American Oceanic); Ocean Evelyn (Mari­ time Overseas); Santa Emilia (Lib­ erty Navigation); Chatham and Aniinoua (Watn-man), and the Manipelier Victory (Victory Car­ riers). js » » The old hands on the Ocean Dinay (Maritime Overseas) are determined to put an end to the disturbances they have to put up LOG-A-RHYTHM: Gift Of Gab By C. Ange Some folks have a gift of gab. If you believe them. You've been had. You're no sport if you cut them short. To them, you're no friend— Just someone to gab with, now and then. To tell you~all their troubles And what they're going to do. Makes you wish they would go home Since you have your own trou­ bles too. If they don't talk about their own, You can bet your life your name Will be next on the phone. Let them have their lark As they lose their spark— In your eyes you can see a fake. tha ahip's delegate, makes sure that some fellewa quit slamming doors while tb^r fellow crewmembera are trying to log some sack time. * X X Seafarers aboard the Wilton (Marine Carriers) recently ex­ pressed their appreciation to the vessel's skipper for his cooperation in earing for a sick crewmember during the last voyage. A letter to the Leg from former 4 4 4 Seafarer Gully Silver In Savannah, Everyone got into the act en the Ga. contains news of several old Dei Aires (Delta) at a recent ship's meeting. After receiving a rousing vote of thanks from crewmembers, the steward responded by saying he was more than happy te sail with such a fine crew and thanked everyone for the excellent cooper­ ation he received during ttie voy­ age, writes W. H. Simmens, ship'a delegate. 4 4 4 SIU men on the Aldina (Harri­ son Traders) have found that it pays to play ball with the steward. Not only does it keep him happy, but it also can pay off in better food and service. Crewmembers in the 4-8 watch were recently singled out for special praise by the steward for leaving the mess hall in such a clean and orderly condition, according te L. P. Hagmanii, meeting chairman. SIU members gnd their friends. Silver is now operating a eombination poolroom-luncheonette called the "Q-Stik" en State Street, and Fletcher WiilianM new is the pro­ prietor of Fletcher's Bar on Price Street. Both men invite any SIU men passing through to drop in and say hello. A sad note from Silver is that Lois Porcher, known 4 4 4 to many an SIU man in Savannah, Sometimes a steward finds It's passed away in February after a almost impossible te satisfy the liver ailment. particular palate of a Seafarer. On the Seatraia Georgia iSeatrain) 4^4 As every ship's delegate knows. one crewmember has demanded It's easier to make beefs than work­ less salt and pepper be used in the ing to settle them. Jack Dalan, soup of the day, according to Rob­ ship's delegate oa the Antan Brunn ert Hannibal, meeting secretary. (Alpine), recently asked a certain 4 4 4 department which had made 36 The crew on the Sea Pioneer of the 37 beefs on the ship since jPioneer Tankers) had a real rough New Years, to put up a candidate for the delegate's job. Unfortu­ nately, he reports, he couldn't find any takers. 4 4 4 The crew aboard the National Defender (National Transport) was saddened recently by the death of George Zalensky who passed away in Poland. Crewmembers and offi­ cers collected $100 In his memory, half of which was spent on flowers, and the balance going to his rela­ tives. As a special gesture, the ship's flag that flew at half mast In his honor was sent to. his family as a memento from the crew. Ciomboli Ccwdm time when they sailed from Pert Arthur recently. According to Alfi-ed Hirsh, ship's delegate, the Pioneer broke down on the way out of the port and had to be And when they make a big mis­ 4 4 4 towed back. The crew was pretty take. It's been smooth sailing on the unhappy about the incident since The best thing to do Mt. Vernon Victory (Victory Car­ there weren't any lights, water or Is to tell them to "shoo" riers). J. P. Chambers, ship's dele­ heat until repairs were made. And stay out of your home. gate, writes that the skipper went 4 4 4 out of his way to thank the crew Crewmembers on tha Pan Unless you like to hear them sing for keeping a good ship. Oceanie Faith (Pan Oceanic) have the blues. come up with a suggestion de­ 4 4 4 Put a word in now and then; The onset of hot weather has signed to relieve the space prob­ And see it start all over again. brought a heat problem back aft lem on the shop. They have urged So if anyone talks about their own on the Fairport (Waterman). After that all unused topside rooms considerable discussion at a recent formerly occupied by passengers Just let them alone. ship's meeting, it turned out in­ be made available for members of And they might get smarter stead of the sun being the cause the crew, reports Jim (Batman) Than those biddies who roam of the trouble, there were Just too Batsen, ship's delegate. From home to home. WFU-.I'M SLAD you DiPN'Tsse iTsmsz-WHO tVOULDytgEUEtfeP USfl! �9B4r'ARERi < XO« hif* Twenty Del Sud Stewards Feed15,000 The story of the skillful efficiency and cooperation provided by the eteward departnent on the Del Sud (Delta) which helped insure the suoceH of her voyage ae a floating rade fair to Latin America was related in a recent letter to the LOO by Harold Crane, ihip's storekeeper. An account of the Del Sud's myage as United States Trade Sxhibit Conference ship appeared n the last issue of the LOG, and Crane's account gives additional letails of the gigantic effort In/olved in the project. An idea of the extensive de­ mands, met successfully by the Del Sud's steward department, can be seen from the more than 15,000 extra meals it served up to visiting Latin American digni­ taries who came to view the trade fair. A total ot 18,000 vlsitora oama aboard the Del Sud during tha trip. Crane has high praise for the SIU stewards wlio took on this huge culinary challenge so suc­ cessfully. "The perfection of all food and hors d' oeuvres served came under the direction of the chief steward, Clyde Lanier and his superb chef, Hans Spiegel, who did an excellent job In all phases of food preparation In all ports," Crane writes. Sam Mitchell, Delta Lines port steward, Icentorl congratu­ lates Hans Spiegel, chef (left) on tha Del Sud (Delta) and Domenick Di Giovanni, third cook (right), in front of one of the lavish buffets they prepared at Montevideo, Uruguay. "The second steward, Leslie Gulllot, and his staff of waiters did a magniflcent job of catering to the wishes of all the guests," he reports. At several of the Del Sud's ports of call, government leaders came aboard to see the exhibits and sample the expert cooking of the ship's SIU steward department. For Instance, In Montevideo, Uru­ guay, President Giannattaslo and his nine-man ruling council at­ tended a handsome cold buffet with 140 other guests. President Illia of Argentina and leading members of the national congress took part in a special luncheon on the Del Sud when she docked in Buenos Aires. The Del Sud's floating trade fair was sponsored by the Mississippi Valley World Trade Conference. It featured 41 exhibits weighing over 20 tons and worth more than $100,000. The exhibits showed the latest developments In products ranging from agricultural ma­ chinery and television to drugs and paintings. Taking part in the project were the United States Department of Commerce, and the ports of Hous­ ton and New Orleans. A special feature of tha trade conference was a scale model of the new In­ ternational Trade Mart, now being built in New Orleans. A ceremony with special mean­ ing for the crew's men from the Gulf Area occurred when the ship reached Rio De Janeiro. A bottle full of Mississippi River water was cracked open and poured over tha side to symbolize Ol' Man River shaking hands with the waters of Guanabara Bay, according to Crane. noeiN KIRK (R*MN Linen, in. Ha try Jaynati iy it—Chtlrmin Thonii r, vvia e. Tnomai, Brothar A Tabjr waa alaotad to aarra I dalaj|ata. In ahlp'a fund. ware rtportad br dapartinaat deUiatee. iMfcuuioii hall " aid on drawa. E'.Sj^ZVasL OLOSi OARRIIR (Maritime Overaaaa), Juno 10—Chairman, T. Drxawlekt; Sacratary, H. Montaton. Naw waahlng machine waa inatallad. All rapalra were taken eara of. Motion made tp have talaphonaa brought aboard in Amari.oan porta. RAPHAiL 0IMMiS (foa • Land), Juno II—Chairman, Bob PUki Sacra- 11 ill worked an aama for four dajra. lawaaat now one. Motion naada to hat ^ot eook. nifht cook and bakor M aook In (allay. Chlof oook aakar doing a good Job. "3 HARRY L. PIHOLRY (Klntman Ma. rino). May IS—Chairman, Charlaa V. Rallardi facratary, Rdward A. Lorani. Brothar Kenneth W. Olaon waa alaot­ ad to aerva aa ahlp'a delagata. SS.SS waa oollacted for the ahlp'a fund. Deck delegate requeita vlHt by Roy Boudreau to hold meeting of orawmembera. No baefa reported by an­ gina and ateward delegataa. Cooka and portera are doing an axcellant Job. Notice waa posted on buUatln board requastlng aU members ot watch to attend meetings. Dlscuaaton on repairs. MADAKET (Watermen), Juna 9— Chairman, John R. McOrano; Soerotary, Nona. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to tha steward de­ partment. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), May 10—Chairman, James Gtorgs; Secretary, lllumlnsdo B. Llanos. No beefs were reported. Everything seems to be running O.K. tary, Guy Walter. Brother Bob Flak was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to retiring ship's delegate. (10.03 in ship's fund. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Citisi Service), July 1—Chairman, John W. Allststti Sscrstary, Anthony L. Polumbo. Discussion to be held with patrolman about having to work around the clock to gas-free the tanks before the ship enters into the shipyard in Virginia. Crew would like TV for recreation. PORTMAR (Cslmsr), June 16 — Cheirman, W. J. Smith; Secretary, N. Kondylas. Ship's delegate reported that everything is O.K. $7 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Motion made that the voting of Union officials be mada by voting machines and absentee bal­ lots by maU for the members at sea. RIOGEFIELO VICTORY (Columbia), April 10—Chairman, Cecil Olltz; Sec­ retary, E. Synan. Crew refrigerator not working although engineer PENN EXPORTER (Pann Shipping), May 10—Chairman, Oursll McCarnayi Secretary, Z. A. Markies. AU major repairs have been taken care of. Brother Pete Garza was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Disputed OT on delayed sailing. Ship needs to be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate who resigned. Brother John Maher, for a Job weU done. OCEAN ANNA (Msritlma Overseas), June 19—Chairman, S. A. OlMaggloi Secretary, W. Cressman. Brother W. Fruba was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion made to caU Union halt for clariflcatlon on payoS at sea. No beefs reported by de­ partment deiegales. HENRY STEINBRENNER (Kinsman Transit), May 9—Chairman, Carl i. Stevens; Secretary, Charles Simpson. Brother BUI Dean was elected to serve as ship's treasurer. The chair­ man suggested 2Sc per man be do­ nated to ship's fund for calls, eta. Discussion on repairs. Drydocked Pair In India Assisted By SIU Crew A Seafarer who ends up in drydock is never exactly com­ fortable. However, if a Seafarer is stranded flat on his back in a foreign country far from anything that tastes, smells, sounds or smacks of anything American, he slowly begins to believe that he has been aban­ doned on another world. To an SIU member caught in these unfortunate circumstances, any contacts with his home, his Union brothers, or for that mat­ ter, any thing or person from his native land, develops into a rare moment to be treasured in his memory long after the actual In­ cident occurs. Two Seafarers who were laid up for some time In a hospital In a small town In southern India have written the LOG to express their gratitude for the kindness shown to them by another SIU crew. William Padgett and Kenneth R. McAvoy were patients at the Bava Memorial Hospital at Cochin in The Del Sud's galley crew line up before one of the sumptloui buffet spreads they prepared the state of Kerala, India after for more than 15,000 Latin American guests that visited the trade fair exhibits on the vessel. having been taken off the Oceanic Posing for the camera are (l-r, front row) Henry Gonzales, Domenick Di Giovanni, Clyde Tide (Oceanic Ore). Their long Lanier, chief steward; Sam Mitchell, Delta Lines official; Hans Spiegel, Mike Dueusin, Eddie stay in the hospital was pleasantly Viera, Leslie Blanchard and August Panepinto. In the rear are Richard Ramsberger and interrupted when a group of Sea­ farers from the Steel Apprentice Harold Crane. (Isthmian) came to their aid. Padgett and McAvoy begin their praise of the SIU men from the Steel Apprentice by paying trib­ ute to their homeland; "America Is known, as the 'land of the free and the home of the brave'. To this wo should like to add an adjec­ m: lis? tive or two." "For us, two stranded seamen at wiiPiiliPiiiPPiB Pliil the Bava Memorial Hospital in liii iilisigsMiiife Ernakularn-Cochin, America Is the ii :••• .S: mmm land of the kind, generous and considerate men. IP:® "After our ship, the Oceanic Tide, went on its way, we lay in the hospital, watching the days I - turn Into weeks, American ciga­ rettes soon gave way to Indian straw which is locally advertised Service was the by-word from the steward department on the Del Sud as thousands of guests as tobacco in this "Land of Ro­ were served when the vessel visited six major Latin American ports carrying, the floating mance and Mystery." Our diet of trade fair. Waiting for guests to arrive are (l-r) Clyde Lanier, chief steward; Milton Thlflsh and mutton, and then mutton bodeaux, Joo McCarty, Mike Lonergan, Leslie Guillot, second steward; Sam Mitchell, com­ and flsh went from boring to mo­ pany official; Jack Burton, John Thrombino and Jerry Correlli. notonous, especially when they ilii Jnir txatct • Padgett McAvoy managed to serve us flsh twice on Sundays. "All of this took a decided change for the better with tha ar­ rival of the good ship, Steel Ap­ prentice. As soon as we heard she was in port, we got word to her skipper through the local agent. The response to our plea can only he described as magniflcent. Upon hearing of our plight from Cap­ tain Blandford, the steward de­ partment took quick and bountiful action in the best SIU tradition. "The ship's delegate, Bill Clegg, and his worthy Cximpanion, Joseph Fidalgo, filled a hunch of marketbags until they overflowed. Wa don't have to tell you how wel­ come all those goodies were to us. Losing no time at all, we dug into those groceries like food was going out of style the follow­ ing morning. "This, we believe, is all the evi­ dence that is needed of the rich traditions of our American Mer­ chant Marine and the SIU. We can only say 'God bless the men who sail the seas under the Stars and Stripes and the SIU banner.' In our book the Seafarers and Cap­ tain Blandford on the Steel Ap­ prentice are the greatest." Padgett, who has been a mem­ ber of the Union since 1948, sails In the engine department. McAvoy has been sailing with the SIU since 1958 as a member of tha engine department. �Page Twenty-OM"-'' « »• ^Charlie Noble ^ Snares Curiosity Of Crew By William Calefato C-9SC If a "Charlie Noble" could talk, the one on the Longview Victory (Victory Carriers) might pass the word that the average seaman pays more attention to the little mishaps that occur at sea than the big disasters that make headlines around the world. For those of our brothers^ who aren't acquainted with Noble, it turned out to be a lucky The big problem confronting the term, a "Charlie Noble" accident since many of the crew chief cook Bill Frezza was a strong Is the galley stove pipe on a ship. began to wonder why the galley gale that was blowing down the When a winter storm blew the vent stove pipe had such an outlandish ship's Charlie Noble, nearly killing his oil ilres. Not only did this re­ off the Longview Victory's Charlie nickname. lentless dovyn-draft affect the work of the galley staff, but it also spelled bad news for the crew. Since the cooks couldn't produce any hot meals, as long as the gale blew, it looked like the crew was going to have to make do with sandwiches. The accident also gave the crew a chance to see a chief cook in a role that could never be dupli­ cated in an ama­ teur theater. It was a scene that probably never had occurred be­ fore in the annals of modern mari­ Calefato time history. The frigid weather forced the chief cook to dress up in a cos­ tume that would make the theat­ Bill Frezxo, chief cook on the Longview Victory (Victory rical director with the wildest Carriers), goes into action as he begins to prepare lunch. imagination in the world turn Frezza startled Seafarers in the crew when he appeared for green with envy. work dressed up as if he were going on a polar expedition The news of Bill's predicament when the galley's "Charlie Noble" was disabled. Freddie came from a seasoned AB who Dovocol, third cook, is seen working in the background. couldn't restrain his laughter when The contented expressions on the faces of the Longview Victory crewmembers seen above is largely a tribute to chief cook Bill Frezzo's fine cooking. Seated (l-r) are A. Turlington, K. Allen and J. Szenthiralh. Ernesto Lopez is seen demonstrating the prompt service that the crew can count on. Chief cook Frezza made sure crewmembers got hot chow despite the fact that the galley range wasn't operating properly because of the troubles created by the "Charlie Noble." Welfare Help Is Appreciated To the Editor: I would like to thank the SIU for the $4,000 benefit cheek that I received following the death of my brother, George C. Hudson. I really have no words to express my gratitude for your very kind expressibns' about my brother which ap­ peared in the letter accompany­ ing the check.' I would also like to express my appreciation for the prompt manner in which the Union handled the payment of the benefit. Needless to say, it was, and' is a wonderful help to me in a very dire time of need. I suppose it seems like a strange Idea , but I do hope and believe that my brother knows that this amount has been paid to me, because after he knew heartfelt offer of assistance and words of sympathy. Edith Hudson i i Offers Tribute To Joe Voipian All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. he would be unable to ship again, he was very worried about the future. I would like to express my appreciation for the Union's To the Editor: I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Joe Voipian. I believe that every Seafarer who knew Joe loved him. Joe Voipian under­ stood the seamen with whom he dealt, and everyone of us knew it. I know that those who sailed away before Joe's unfortunate passing will all be out on deck to welcome him now. God bless Joe Volpinn. Jim Barrett Relaxing before the dinner hour begins on the Longview Vic­ tory, M. Orcine, galleyman (I), and Ernesto Lopez, crew messman Ir], pose for author's William Calefato's busy camera. According to Calefato, Orcine, who is in his late seventies, loves the sea so much that he won't consider retiring his card. he told us, "Thirty years of my upon for advice. Our old, genial life in this work, and I've never "boats," who had spent most of seen anything like this." After he his years at sea, could only an­ calmed down, he reported, "It's the swer, "Yeah, 1 wonder. Why is it chief cook. He's dressed like he called Charlie Noble?" The crew's curiosity grew and wants to climb the Alps—overcoat, ear muffs, and even long johns. grew, but it wasn't until we hit And there he stands, cooking for the States again that 1 managed to discover that the Charlie Noble a hot stove. This tops them all." As soon as they heard of this was named after—Charles Noble. improbable scene, crewmembers It turned out that he was a captain began to find excuses to walk past in the British Merchant Marine the galley to peep in and see the around 1840 who always insisted spectacle. Bill being a man of a that the copper stove pipe on his few words, didn't have much to ship had to have a brilliant polish. say. He just felt cold, but no mat­ Captain Noble's ship with its ter what, his job was to make sure gleaming stove pipe became fa­ that the crew got their hot meals. mous in every port of call it made. 'Shoot Charlie Noble' It was for this reason that his opinions and reactions ended up Of course other sea phrases were coined many decades ago as his own secrets. Wind Is Villain and have remained part of our The cause of all his troubles, as language over the years. A re­ mentioned, was the smoke stack lated example is the command to on the galley stove, which has "shoot Charlie Noble.' Rather been called the Charlie Noble for than understanding this phrase to the past 100 years. Tbe principle mean taking a pot shot af^ ffie" behind its operation is that a draft captain, it is commonly translated enters the stove through the to "take a sight." Another way dampers and travels up the galley, the same phrase is used is to fire stack. In order to produce this a pistol through the stove pipe to effect, all doors leading to pas­ clean out the soot. All this speculation about the sageways and the galley were left open to make sure there would be care and feeding of Charlie Noble and its origins came about because a draft. When a high wind produced a the galley staff on the Longview down-draft through the stack, it Victory faced the disaster of being meant that the fires in the stove forced to serve sandwiches rather than hot meals. However, the tech­ couldn't burn. Veteran Seafarers like to pass nical proficiency of the chief en­ on an old joke which is _all too gineer, his first assistant and the true. One after another will tell chief electrician averted this This skillful trio you that a Victory ship was badly emergency. designed and that the first thing solved the problem quickly, quiet­ the builders slipped up on was ly and with astonishing efficiency. when they put the galley in the Nobody else on board knew that wrong place . . . and of course, the job had been done or the dif­ ficulties that had to be overcome, our old "friend," Charlie Noble. Since the skipper was forced to so their success was unknown and share his mastery of the Longview unrewarded. Victory with the hard, cold winter Quiet Tribute wind, the troubles in the galley When the news of their accom­ and the other so-called peculiari­ plishment finally leaked out, they, ties of the ship's design became in turn, never knew that they had more and more noticeable and the; won the respect and admiration of subject of much scorn. And so, the whole crew. For the tributes Charlie Noble became one of the that they received were the kind major subjects of conversation on that were passed on quietly at the long trip across the Pacific. coffee break time or during the Something To Ponder off-watch leisure hours. At first some of the less-knowl­ Pots and pans and a cookbook edgeable crewmembers thought are the only interests in the lives that Charlie Noble was the round- of certain cooks. Others, like Bill slotted rotating ventilator which Frezza who is a "natural" at his the gale had blown off the ship. job, maintain that things which However, they were quickly cor­ are too often taken for granted by everyone else have their own im­ rected. As more and more attention was portant aspects, especially for the devoted to the disabled stack, one people they affect directly. inspired seaman asked how it got The Charlie Noble on the Longits name. Since no one could shed view Victory was such an example. any definite light on the subject, For it showed that the little things the boatswain, who is supposed to on shipboard have their own vast be the expert on sealore as well importance that affect every crewas on a ship's rigging, was called member on the ship. �h ' Ptire Twfcnty-Tw» JnllKti: 1964 Proud Papa All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's namei 3Iary Sue Ross, born March 12, 1964, to tho Ernest J. Ross', Al­ pena, Mich. ^ ^ Donna Wrenn, born March 22, 1964, to the Ronald A. Wrenns, Jersey City, New Jersey. 4 Lisa Pryor, born November 12, 1963, to the Francis B. Pryors, Ogdensburg, New York, Camacho Fructuoso has good reason to be. proud of his two daughters, Josephine, who Is a high school senior (II, and Carmen, who has just graduated from Junior High School In Brooklyn (r). 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Acting Agent .. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak, Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik. Agent ..DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAule.v, West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR .1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowski, Agent MAIn 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff GiUette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif 503 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne. Agent ... TErminal 4-2528 Great Lakes MLLS GREAT LAKES TUG A DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jone* Dredge Werkert Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur MlUer, Agent TR 3-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU Trygve Varden, Agent ....ALbany 2-1134 CLEVEL.4ND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrlty, Agent 621-3450 DETROIT 1370 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent RAndolph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Addresi mall to Brlmley, Mich. Wayno Weston, Agent. .BRlmley 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7731 Tug Firaman, Linemen, Oilers A Wotchmen't Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burnt ASHTABULA, 0 1644 W. Third St. John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-8532 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7093 CHICAGO 9383 Ewlng, S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearns, Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-5450 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin, Agent Southgate. Mich. AVenue 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 South Range, Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent Export 8-3024 LORAIN, 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz, Agent MAin 6-4573 MILWAUKEE ... 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller, Agent ..SHerman 4-6645 SAULT STE. MARIE ....1088 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent ..MElrose 2-8847 SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Riven Section Roy Boudreau ST. LOUIS, MO 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 ALPENA 127 River St. L. J. Colvis, Agent EL. 4-3616 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent BUFFALO, NY ..J 735 Washington TL 3-9259 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. RAILWAY MARINE REGION So. Chicago, IlL SAginaw 1-0733 99 Montgomery St. CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. HE.4DQUARTERS HEnderson 3-0104 MAin 1-5450 Jersey City 2, NJ REGIONAL DIRECTOR DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. G. P. McGinty RAndolph 2-4110 ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. R. H. Avery Mail Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 E. B. Pulver HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. BALTIMORE....1218 B. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 NORFOLK 113 Third St. 622-1092-3 Inland Boatmen's Union PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR United Industrial Workers Pat Fiiinerty BALTIMORE .. 1218 E. Baltimore St. BALTIMORE ....1216 E. Baltimore St EAstern 7-4900 .EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. BOSTON 276 State St Richmond 2-0140 .Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 673 4th Ave., Brooklyn HEADQUARTERS 673 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HYacinth 9-6600 5804 Canal St. HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. HOUSTON WAlnut 8-3207 WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE . 2608 Pearl St. SE JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE. Jax ELgin 3-0087 ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI ..,.744 W. Flagler St. MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. FRanklln 7-3564 FRanklin 7-3584 1 S. Lawrence St. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St MOBILE HEmlock 2-1754 HEmlock 2-1754 NEW-ORLEANa 630 Jackson Ave NEW ORLEANS . ....830 Jackson Ave. Phone 529-7546 Tel 529-7546 115 Third St. NORFOLK 113 Third St. NORFOLK Phone 622-1892-3 Tel. 622 1892 3 2604 S. 4th St. PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4th St PHILADELPHIA . DEwey 6-3818 DEwey 6-3828 TAMPA ..,.312 Harrison St. TAMPA 812 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 Tel. 229-3783 Shonda Jemlson, born January 7, 1964, to tho William P, Jemlsons, Mobile, Ala. $ Beth Byrne, born March 31, 1964, to the John P. Byrnes, Chi­ cago, III. ^ ^ Chadwick Turner, born Febru­ ary 16, 1964, to the Paul R. Tur­ ners, New Orleans, La. ^ Steven A. Hebert, born Febru­ ary 29, 1964, to the Vincent A. Heberte, Carriers, Miss. t> i!> Linda Farreli, bom May 3, 1964, to the Edward F. Farrells, Clif­ ford, N. J. Brian Keith Baker, April 21, February 8, 1904, to the Harry E. 1964, to the Keith O, Bakers, Bear Christians, Tenafly, N. J. Lake, Mich. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Michael Joseph Babln, bora Laura Vazaguea, born May 11, March 29, 1964, to the AMn M. 1964, to the Juan Vazgueas, Balti­ Bablns, Jr., Plaquemine, La. more, Md. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Arlle Jay Brown, born April 19, Harvey Brown, born May 1, 1964, to tho Arlle J. Browns, 1964, to the Harry L. Browns, Houma, La. Ocean Drive, S. C. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Bonlta Ann Pitre, born April 3, Elizabeth Bryant, born Decem­ 1964, to the Ladlls W. Pitres, Obber 17, 1963, to the James T. Bry­ erlln. La. ants, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Llndell Bennett, bom April 28, Jose Perez, Jr„ born May 29, 1964, to tho Garland M. Bennetts, 1984, to the Jose D. Pereas, New Jesup, Ga. York, New York. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Dwayne Davis, born March 18, Danelle Marie Dnbose, born 1964, to the DonneU M, Davis', May 19, 1964, to the Vincent A. Freeport, Fla., Tivldads, New Orleans, La, Cherle Walsh, bora AjHril 12, 1964, to the John J. Walshs, Cleve4 4 4 Kyle Jones, born October 27, land.Iand, Ohio. 1963, to the Willie K. Jones', Boga4 4 4 lusa. La. Robert Thomas Willis, born Feb­ 4 4 4 ruary 20, 1964, to tho Thomas Peter Lewis Christian, bora Wills', Wlnnsbore, Texas. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment Ronald O'TooIe Jr., born May of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary 6, 1964, to the Ronald O'TooIes, card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Wyandotte, Mich. Floyd S. Ackerman, 46: Brother John Henry Hannay, 58: Brother t it if Lisa Utiey, born May 9, 1964, Ackerman died of heart failure on Hannay died of pneumonia on January 6, 1964, to the Richard P. Utieys, Galves­ F e b r u a ry 17, 1964, In St. Fran­ In Baltimore ton, Texas. USPHS Hospital. cis Hospital, Esit canaba, Mich. Ho He had been a Robert Stacker, born February Joined the SIU member of the 19, 1964, to the Vaughn E. Stack­ In 1960 and SIU since 1948 ers, Detroit, Mich. and in the stew­ sailed as a mem­ t> ber of the engine ard department. Paul Joseph Williams, boim department. Sur­ He is survived May 1, 1964, to the Walter H. Wil­ vivors include by his wife Ruth liams', Gretna, La. his wife, Helen, Hannay of Balti­ of Gladstone, Michigan. Acker­ more. Place of burial was not re­ it 4" 4" Carla Jean Lopeparo, born man was buried In the Garden of ported, April 14, 1964, to the Carlo Lo- Rest Cemetery, Wells, Michigan. 4 4 4 peparos, Chicago, III. 4 4 4 Benjamin J. Martin, 65: Brother Nils Harry Lnndqulst, 58: Martin was the victim of an acci­ 3^ 4" 4" dental death on Christine Ellen Wright, bora Brother Lundquist died of natural causes on Janu­ September 29, March 30, 1964, to the Richard ary 12, 1964, at 1963, in Houston, Wrights, Alpena, Mich, the Staten Island Texas. He joined 4 4" 4' USPHS Hospital, the Union In 1952 Charles Peck, born February 19, A member of the and sailed as a 1964, to the Harvey W. Pecks, Al­ deck department, member of the pena, Mich. he joined the engine depart­ 4 4" 4 Union In 1941. ment. Burial was Walter King, born November 4, Burial was at in Arlington Na­ 1963, to the Paul Kings, Houston, tho Greenwood tional Cemetery, Texas. Cemetery, Brook­ Arlington, Va. No survivors were Shelly Brenda Powell, born May lyn. There were no surylvors. listed. 20, 1964, to the William H. Pow­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 ells. Philadelphia, Pa. Monroe C. Gaddy, 58: Heart John Zohill, 67: Brother Zohill i t 4 4 4 Sabrlna Bergstrom, born April failure was fatal to Brother Gaddy 17, 1964, to the James F. Berg- in Houston, Texas, on Janu­ stroms, Houston, Texas. ary 22, 1964. H« 4 4 4 joined the Sea­ Roman Harper, born March 21, farers In 19 5 2 1964, to the Roman Harpers, Ja­ and sailed In the maica, L. I., N. Y. steward depart­ 4 4 4 ment. Gaddy is Quillian Forrester, bom April survived by his 29, 1964, to tho Marvin S. Forrest­ wife, Frances, of ers, Savannah, Ga. Tampa, Florida. 4 4 4 Burial was In the Garden of James Riley, bora May 2, 1964, Memories Cemetery, Tampa. to the James F. Rlleys, Ashland, 4 4 4 Wise. Carney Q. Daw, 68: A heart at­ tack took the life of Brother Daw on February 23, 19 6 4, at his home In Norfolk, Va. Ha sailed as a member of the engine depart­ ment and had joined the Union in 1961. He was placed on pen­ sion In 19 6 3. Surviving is his wife, Florence, of Norfolk. Burial was at the Rose­ wood Mertiorial Park Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va. died of pneumonia In Yugoslavia, Dec. 24, 1963. Ha became a mem­ ber of the Union In 1953 starting In the deck de­ partment and later transferring to the steward department. A native of Austria, Brother Zohill was placed on pension In 1962. He Is survived by a son, Joseph, of Philadelphia. Place of burial was not reported, 4 4 4 Humella Fluence, 50: Brother Fluence died of natural causes on February 29, 1964, in Staten Island USPHS Hospital.^A mem­ ber of trio Union a 1 n c e 1952, he sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Ho Is sur­ vived by his wife, EIVIe, and five childen In Los Angeles. Burial was In Rural Cemetery, Los Angeles. �SRAF'AH^S All hospitalized Seafarers would f^preciate mail and visits wlienever possible. The following is die latest available list of SlU men in the hospital: USPHfl HOSPITAL BTATEN ISLAND. NEVP YORK •ramo Arroyo Walter Lester John Boanday A. Hazzariello George Meltzer Raoul Cabrara Banry Callahan Amstey Minors Clifford CampbaU Haakon Mourn Antonio Corral Harold Nelson Sdward Cleary S. Paczkowakl Jolut ColUnion Nick Palantzoglou Hamilton DaUey Santiago Pena John Fanning Feotonlo Pereira FhlUlp Frank Eugene Plahn William GlUespla Stanley Stevens Sanford Gregory Walter StovaU Charles Haymond A. Stracciolinl Erwin Jennings Paul Switch Walter Kowalczyk Anthony' Toker Ralph KnowU John Wltted Joe Laffredo Gilbert Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS John Alstatt Roscoe Martin Walter Cutter John Rawza James DUlion BiUy RusseU Alphan Fruge Hamilton Sebum John Shamel Howard Gray Patrick Stevens Hugh Grave Julius Swykert Milbura Hatlcy Robert L. Helper Claude Walker E. L. Lawson Ranson Wilson Daily Vzena Charles Martin USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Ernest Anderson Claude Lomess George Armstrong Harry Long Dewey Bell Henry J. Maas, Jr. WUbert Burke Mont McNabb. Jr. Tiorge. Burleson Claude McNorton Oscar Cino Hugh Meachan Salvatore Detrio PhiUip Mendoza John Flinn Robert Merritt Audley Foster Cteon Mixon John Gersey Clyde Mudd Ceasar Guerra George Neyrey Waiter Johnson Troy Pardue George Keneday Francis Pastlano James Lala Leon Penton Jeaii Latapie Theodore Phelps John Fow«r JuUus Thompioa Carloi Baavedra Olav 'rhoraen Ray Strength Howard Watera USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND James Mitchell Roaooe AUord W. C. Murphy, Jr. Carl Beard Carl Biaeup James Roach William Sawyer Walter Boxmair Henry Schwartz Groover Cobbler Robert Sheffield Joaeph Feak Charles Torgerson Frledof Fondlla Crittenden Foater Robert Twlgg Skinner Waff Charles Hippard MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Hector Duarte USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON John Kennedy Richard Shaffner Henry McCuUough Harry Silverstein Henry Piszatovikl CU.el WlaUck Edwar l Sager Wm. L. WilUama USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA WilUam Barber Raymond Miller Frank Buck Jessie Painter James Deibl Lloyd Roberson Robert Gregory Julian Wilson John McLemore USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA N. Blanchard William Padgett Goorget Chance Arthur WiUert Patrick Grennan USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Edgar Andcraon Harold Robinson Alfred Duggna USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA WHUam Lovett Gordon Mkrbury Pastor Ablln Nicholas Peters Hoinard Fowler Richard Zaragoza Charlie Gedra USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Reuben Bach Barney Majjesle Edward Carlson Frank May Charles Comstock Joseph Mrkua Kenneth Glass Walter Petere B. Gogolewski Sichard Pedersen Robert Green Frederick Prlmeau Clarence Lenhart Gillis Smith USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Thomas Lehay Charlee Coburn George McKnew Arthur Collett Benjamin Deibler Samuel HiUs Raymon Ruppert Abe Gordon Willie A. Young Burl Haire USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Joeeph Berger James McGea SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isakseh Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny Edwin Harriman PINE CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, DC William Thomson Paul StovaU Schedule of Membership Meetings SlU-AGllWD Meetings A. Da Costa and O. Babb Antonio Da Coota and Otho Babb are asked to contact Hayt & Hayt, attornieys-at-law, 99 Wall Street, New York, New York, 10005. 4: 4. Floyd R. Johnson Anyone, knowing the whereBboiits of the above-named is asked to get in touch with Alice E. Johnson, 1122 Garfield Avenue, Marinette, Wis. 1. Emmitt A. Connell You are asked to contact your attorney, Herman N. Rabson. 15 Park Row, Hew York 38, N.Y., telephone WO 2-5250. $ 4^ 4^ Jim Davis Norma has the information you requested about Jeff. She died June 28 and was buried July 1. Norma will give you further de­ tails when she hears from you.. % t, % Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 FM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to he excused should request permission by tele­ gram (he sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York August 3 Detroit August 7 Philadelphia August 4 Houston August 10 Baltimore August 5 New Orleans August 11 MobUe August 12 4 4 4 West Coast SlU-AGLtWD Meetings STU headquarters has issued the following schedule through August, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 FM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Augusit 17 August 19 August 21 September 21 September 23 September 25 t 4 4 Great Lakes SIU Meetings Norman Cbstell* Regular membership meetings You are asked to get in touch with Robert Bennett, 347- 20th on the Great I,akes are held on the first and third Mondays of Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. each month in all ports at 7 FM 3^ 4" local time, except at Detroit, Riohard Feddern The above-named, now on the where meetings are heia at 2 FM. San Francisco, is asked to contact The next meetings will be: Detroit August 3—2 FM Daniel Finnegan about an urgent Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago^ matter before leaving New York. Cleveland. Dulutta, Frankfort, 3* 4> 4> August 3—t PM John Liberato You are asked to contact J. G. 4 4 4 Green, c/o General Delivery, Highlands, Texas. Lynd is very SIU Inlond Bootmen's Union Regular membership meetings sick and needs an operation. i for IBU members are scheduled 4> 3^ 3> each month in various ports. The Bill Hutohinson You are asked to telephone next meetings will be: Philadelphia .. Aug. 4>-5 PM Penny McGarty, person-to-pereon Baltimore (licensed and uncollect 81*^03 1-3217, Inglewood, lioensed).... Aug. 5—5 FM Calif., If you haven't already an­ Houston .. August 10—5 PM swered her notice. She would Norfolk . .August 6—7 FM appreciate hearing from you as N'Orleans . . Aug. 11—5 FM quickly as possible. Mobile . ..mgust 12—5 PM 3< 4> 3!> 4 4 4 Friends of Robmt Bnrdick RAILWAY MARINE REGION Bob Burdick is temporarily out Regular membership meetings •of circulation. His current address is P.M.B. 59025 - Pine 4, Angola, for Railway Marine Region-IBU La. Any shipmates owing him members are scheduled each money are asked to forward it to month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings him at this address. ' will be: 3« 3)i 4 ' Raymond Tilley Jersey City August 10 . The above-named is asked to Pblladelphia August 11 write Tom Sullivan, P.O. Box 185, Baltimore August 12 *Norfolk ........ .Apgust 13 Ludingtpn, Micb. 6RBAT LAKES TUO AND REGION ISare Twenty-ThVM VaG DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memlers are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 FM. The next meetings will be: Detroit August 10 Milwaukee August 10 Chicago . August 11 Buffalo August 12 fSauIt Ste. Marie. .August 13 Duluth August 14 Lorain :. .August 14 (For meeting place, contaci Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). r Cleveland August 14 Toledo August 14 Ashtabula :. .August 14 (For meeting place, contact John Mgro, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ tabula, Oliio). 4 4 4 United Industrial Workers Regular membership meetings: for UIW members are scheduled each month at 7 PM in various ports. The next meetings will be: New York.. August 3 Baltimore August .5 Philadelphia August 4 tHonston August 10 • Mobile . .i.. . .August 12 New 'Orleaiis . . . . - August 11 • Meatingi hald at Latibr Tampia, Nawport Naws. t Maating held at Labor Temple. Sault: Sta. Maria, Mich. t Maating held at Galveston wharvoa. Descr/fre Hard Life In Depressed Areas WASHINGTON—"No one has a job. The man lives with his family in a completely dilapidated shack. They have no central heating, plumbing or lighting, and, of course, no one ever heard of a telephtShe.-*— The' road there is, in most War on Poverty program will aid Appalachia, the region also needs cases,"just a foot path. Even special programs. Before industry a jeep can make It only part of the way. The family usually has a small potato patch; potatoes are their major staple of diet to carry them through the winter." Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., Un­ der Secretary of Commerce and cbainnan' of the President's Ap­ palachian Regional Commission, thus began his description of s typical part of the 10-state ares that comprises Appalachia. Interviewed on Washington Re­ ports to the People, AFL-CIO public service program carried on 700 radio stations, Roosevelt said that most of the people in the area "live on food surplus com­ modities and sometimes a relief check. They are miles from any hospital. Children are often with­ out shoes and cannot walk the miles to school in the winter, and that school is often a one-room shack with a leaky roof and draughty walls." Roosevelt said that although the and business will come in, he said, roads must be built, sewerage plants and other facilities in­ stalled. He recommended replen­ ishment of the once plentiful timberlands, development of the vast recreational facilities of the scenic areas, and aid to agriculture. Roosevelt declared that Appa­ lachia should be a concern of all Americans for humanitarian rea­ sons and also because the im­ provement of the area and aiding the people to get jobs will make it more productive. "If we can up-grade the standard of living, the purchasing power, then they will foe able to buy more dresses made on Seventh Avenue in New York, more cars made in Detroit, and other goods made all ov«- the nation," he asserted. At present, said Roosevelt, un­ employment in Appalachia is dou­ ble that in the rest of the nation, and the per capita income is far below the national average. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Watera District makes specific provision for safeguarding the ^mbership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed p»A audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. GuH, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shaU consist equaUy of imion and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of - trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund financial records are avaUable at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union haUs. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union Md the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified maU, return receipt requested. The proper address for this Is: Earl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are avaUable to you at aU times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Anpeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of aU SIU contracts are avaUable in aU SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and Uve aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as weU as your obUgations, such as filing for OT on the proper abeets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union oSicial, in your opinion, fails to protect vour contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from pubUshlng any article serving the poUtical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pubUshing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its coUective membership. This esUbiished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responslbUity for LOG poUcy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this cesponsibUity. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt ts given for game. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt, or If a member is required to make a payment and li given an official receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAF.4RERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. AU members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to famiUarize themselves with Its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials.,etc., as weU as aU other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including atlenduneo at mciubcrship meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in ail rank-ond-filc functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership bos reaffirmed the long-standing Union 'policy of aUowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in emplojmient and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal riglits to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve These ohiectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds' through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union'records or information, he should.immediately notify SIU President Paul Nail at haadquartars by certified mall, return receipt requested. �Vol. XXVI No. 15 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Sen. Douglas Hits British Defiance Of (/S Ship Law WASHINGTON—Sen. Paul H, Douglas (D.-Ill.) has called "extraordinary" and "un­ precedented" a move by the British government to oppose what it called U.S. attempts to apply American regulations to British shipping. The senator, chairman of "*" the Senate-House Joint Eco­ ing direct action, it has sought sta­ extraordinary event in interna­ nomic Committee declared tistical information and documents tional law also is obvious." Sen. Douglas called for a clear that the British action "may oblige from steamship carriers and con­ the United States to abolish the ferences carrying American com­ understanding that the U.S. Ship­ conference system of ocean trans­ merce ... to make doubly certain ping Act is" sound and necessary portation and rigorously control that no real justification exists legislation and that the proceed­ from this discrimination against ings of the FMC under it have ocean freight rates." throughout its history been mod­ His statements were prompted the U.S." He further said that the action erate and indulgent, to say the by the introduction in the British Detroit's Local 10, SlU Transportation Services and Allied House of Commons a bill which, of the British government indicates least. Concessions Made in effect, would authorize British that it is willing to order its lines Workers was saddened recently by the passing of George shipowners to ignore the Federal to defy American law rather than He pointed out that "conces­ Battel, president pro tem. Battel Ir) is seen as he appeared Maritime Commission's contract produce the information requested sions have been made in the pres­ with John Weaver, secretary-treasurer pro tem, to tell the , requirements. According to the by the FMC. ent controversy at the request of story of Local 10 on UAW radio program during the success­ British lines, h? added, are so bill, the British regard any such the same government that now ful drive to organize the Checker Cab Company. Checker orders as an infringement upon frightened by the consequences re­ seems about to challenge our ele­ sulting from the revelation of ad'- mentary jurisdiction over our. own drivers voted for representation by SlU-TS&AW by a 3-2 British jurisdiction. ditional facts that they have lob­ margin on June 8-9. The British action was sparked bied the British government to take commerce." These concessions by efforts of the FMC, under or­ this unheard of action against its compromise the efficient adminis­ tration of the law, he added, and ders from Congress, to obtain most friendly ally. even these have not been deemed documents from foreign shippers Ccller Speaks Up sufficient, he said. concerning freight rates in trade Speaking even more strongly, To go further would be injurious with the U.S. The documents are needed to enable Federal shipping Chairman Emanuel Celler (D.- to the national Interest and to in­ agencies to review and pass on N.Y.) of the House Judiciary ternational principles of fair com­ Committee called the British ac­ petition, Douglas declared. freight rates in U.S. trade. tion an attempt to encourage Some of the instances of dis­ Rates Discriminatory defiancy of U.S. shipping laws crimination cited by the senator DETROIT—Members and officers of Local 10, SIU-TransSenator Douglas, who in the and urged the FMC to "resist to involved paperback books which past year has led a probe aimed the fullest" any attempt by the cost $39 a ton to go to England portation Services and Allied Workers, paid tribute this week at ferreting out freight rate prac­ British or other steamship lines from the U.S., while it cost $28 a to George Battel, president pro tem, who died on July 13, tices that discriminate against U.S. to violate American law. ton to ship English books to this 1964. exports, said the irrefutable evi­ He also said that the British country. Battel,- who assumed the Labor Relations Board announced dence presented to his committee action is "fraught with a great To ship American electrical ma­ presidency of Local 10 in there were 312 challenged votes indicates that on 65 to 80 per'cent deal of danger to American for­ chinery to England costs $57.25 a made mostly by its own staff, the of American exports, ocean freight eign commerce and to the Amer­ ton, compared to $33.11 a ton to January, was fatally injured in an Teamsters and the company. The automobile accident on July .11 rates are substantially higher than ican Merchant Marine." ship English electrical machinery and passed away in St Mary's Board has still not made final on comparable Japanese or Euro­ Sen. Douglas termed "extraordi­ to the U.S. Hospital, Livonia, Mich. He is determination of the chalienges. pean exports to this country. nary" the British government's survived by his wife, Mildred, Company Tactics While discrimination is more willingness to risk "an interna­ and three children. Although the Teamsters have a acute in the Japanese-U.S. trade tional crisis" rather than reveal in­ Employed as & driver for the taxi driver local in Detroit, they than in the European-U.S. trade, formation concerning rates charged Detroit Checker Cab Company never had made an attempt to the senator said that in all trades by British carriers on the trans­ for 15 years. Battel played a start an organizing campaign the U.S. is at a competitive dis­ portation of American commerce. prominent role in organizing his among Checker employees. advantage. "I am not prepared at the mo­ fellow-employees during the last Throughout the years in which "After many years of inaction, ment to develop in full the implica­ three years. The organizing cam­ the TS&AW representatives la­ the FMC finally has taken steps tions of such defiance," he said. paign was successfully climaxed bored to organize the company, to alleviate freight rate discrimi­ "That they may be grave is when Checker drivers voted by a nation," he sJid, "but prior to tak­ obvious. That this constitutes an DETROIT— The SIU Great decisive 3-2 margin for the SIU- management resorted to every maneuver in the book to prevent Lakes District Credential Commit­ TS&AW on June 8-9. an election. At one point, the tee's report on nominations for the Despite determined opposition company claimed multi-ownership 1964 union elections was con­ from the Teamsters and the com­ of the cabs was a bar to a bar­ curred in at all regular member­ pany, Local 10 organizers were gaining election. The Supreme ship meetings of July 20. The re­ able to roll up their impressive Court turned down this claim, port was submitted in compliance majority. However, inunediately and the NLRB then ordered an with the • Secretary - Treasurer's after the election the National election. Pre - Balloting Report and the Union constitution. Credential Committee members were John Poliwka (Book No. WASHINGTON—The House Merchant Marine Committee 3525), Chairman; Frank Szopko has begun hearings in Washington to determine whether the (Book No. 12671) and Jack Wiley act sponsored by Representative Herbert C. Bonner (D.-N.C.) (Book No. 9966). three years ago on regula-"*The committee's report showed tings steamship conferences Also scheduled to appear are G. that of those nominated for the should be changed. Griffiths Johnson, Assistant Sec­ posts to be filled, three were dis­ Steamship conferences have retary of State for Economic Af­ qualified for failing to meet the condemned the legislation as un­ fairs, as well as the chairmen of constitutional requirement that candidates must be in good stand­ workable and dangerous to the the various conferences. conference system of rate setting. A spokesman from the House ing in the six months period prior Britain and Holland have made Merchant Marine Committee said to nomination. One candidate was laws which prohibits their com­ that rumors of dissatisfaction with disqualified for failing to submit panies from obeying certain por­ the law had been heard and the the necessary credentials as called tions of the Bonner Act. hearing was called to discuss the for in the constitution. All other The first person to appear be­ bill. The hearings were sched­ nominees were qualified. fore tbe committee was "Admiral uled three years after the law was In addition to having been sub­ John Harllee, chairman of the enacted to give industry time to mitted and approved at the mem­ Maritime Commission, the agency adjust to it, the spokesman said. bership meetings, the Credentials responsible for enforcing the act, The most criticized section of Committee report has been posted who yesterday urged continuation the law has been the part that re­ in all Great Lakes District Union of the Bonner Act. He testified quires all conference records to halls, in accordance with Article that the U.S. must regulate rates be made available to the Maritime XIII, Section 2 of the constitution. Inspecting qualifications of candidates for the 1964 SIU to protect its private shipping. Commission for checking, whether In determining the eligibility of Great Lakes District union elections are credential commit­ Senator Paul Douglas (D.-Ill.), the records are kept in the U.S. all candidates, the Credentials tee members (l-r) Jack Wiley, John Poliwka and Frank whose committee is presently in­ or in a foreign country. Other Committee checked the seniority Szopko. The committee's report has already received ap­ vestigating differences in ocean countries claim the provision is shipping records and the welfare proval at all regular July membership meetings held In the freight rates, has also asked to an invasion of their country's plan records, as well as the union Jurisdiction. appear. Great Lakes District. records. George Battel Dies; SlU Taxi Local Head Gt. 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Title A name given to the resource July 24, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BEST WISHES FOR PENSIONERS SIUNA STEPS UP POLITICAL ACTION, MAPS STATE, REGIONAL POGRAMS SIU URGES GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE ACTION ON US SHIPPING BEEFS NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTIVE UNION OFFICES CLOSE AUG. 15 SEN. DOUGLAS HITS BRITISH DEFIANCE OF US EFFORT TO REGULATE SHIP RATES GOLDWATER NOMINATIONS MARKS POWER SHIFT FOR REPUBLICATIONS SIU’S SS TRANSGLOBE, GERMAN SHIP COLLIDE JAPANESE, AFL-CIO SIGN PACT TO UPGRADE JOB STANDARDS WATER CARRIERS CHARGE RAIL RATE DISCRIMINATION AID TO SHIPBUILDING OK’D BY PRESIDENT SIU CABLE SHIP PROVIDES NEW ORIENT PHONE LINK SUBMERGED ATOM REACTOR RUNS NAVIGATION DEVICES ALASKAN DAM PROJECT SEEN DANGEROUS TO FISH INDUSTRY ‘JINXED’ TEXAS TOWERS VANISHING INTO HISTORY THE OCEAN OF TOMORROW – OPERATION: DEEPSCAN SEATRAIN CHALLENGES RAIL RATE REDUCTION KERR-MILLS MEDICAL PLAN NEGLECTS NEEDS OF AGED NEW MARINE ENGINE PRODUCED BY BRITISH COPE NEEDS FOOT SOLDIERS TO ACHIEVE ELECTION SUCCESS GEORGE BATTEL DIES; SIU TAXI LOCAL HEAD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/24/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 15 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/202a2a1d4b63f8f76217b0658272a91d.PDF 762618f5f98320c3cebaf71f3b9c893b PDF Text Text P^ABBRSJOQ OFFICIAL OEGAN OF THE ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT, SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA VOL, V.- 287 NE^ YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1943 No. 13 Macauley Would Muscle Men Into Final Articles At Delivery Port Deadline For F-D-R- NEW W.S^. MOVE AIMED AT DHISELING A:irtio n On Fa set s t CONDITIO'NS AND TRANSPORTATION. RIDER Captain Edward Macauley, Deputy Administrator of the WSA, has launched a newSmith-ConnallyBill vendetta against the merchant seamen. He now wants to. muscle the men into signing deep sea articles when they join a newly-commissioned ship at port of delivery. In a Within 24 hours after the Seafarers Log goes to press, letter sent to the SIU on June 9 he admits that the present practice of signing deep-sea the American workers will know whether or not the Roose­ articles only when the vereel has beeii loaded in port of sailing, is legal, still he wants the velt Administration intends to declare open war upon their union to force its members to sign* Macauley says that because the unions. For within this period the President must either on for a complete voyage before port of delivery to loading port. men on coastwise articles some­ did this happen? Let veto the fascist Smith-Connally Bill or allow it to become the ship has been delivered and be­ the"When times sign off in the loading port Captain break out his figures fore the seamen have a chance to law. the ships miss their convoys. This tion" of such plants taken over by look her. over. This amounts to and prove that a SIU ship missed a is a lot of WSA-double talk. Here's convoy because of this practice. the Government. The same pen­ forced labor if we ever saw it. why: "When a crew taktes a ship "We don't know what the Cap­ alties are provided for "aiding There are several intersting items from the port of delivery, she sails tain has up his sleeve, but it's our such strike or lockout, giving "di­ in the Captain's letter, but before rection or guidance" to it or pro­ we take them up, we should like guess that any delays he may have empty. When she arrives in the viding funds "for the conduct or to comment on the timing of the in mind can be traced to the bung­ port of loading it takes at least two direction thereof," through pay­ request for this radical change of ling of the WSA and not to the weeks to stow the cargo, and ment of strike or unemployment the shipping ndes. A brief 9 days union. Sure ships have missed con­ usually a couple of more weeks is consumed waiting for a convoy. benefits. before the Captain sent us this voys because of crewing difficul­ This affords the shipowner ample 3—Gives the National War La­ letter, the Agents of the Atlantic ties—the shortage of rated men. AFL President William Green time to get a deep sea crew, and al­ led the forces of organized labor in bor Board statutory recognition and Gulf coast were in conference But this is not the fault of the so gives the new crew ample time appealing to President Roosevelt to empowers it to intervene in dis­ in New York and begged Macauley union—^it is the fault of the WSA to look over the ship, inspect the putes on its own motion, author­ to attend. The purpose of, the con­ which is spending millions of dol­ veto the Bill. articles and decide if they want to lars to train unrated men and po­ •J'The workegs of this country izes the Board to issue subpoenas ference was to increase the efficisign on. tential finks, and ignoring possi­ .would never become reconciled to for the attendance of witnesses, ehcy of East & Gulf Coast opera­ If the commissioner arrives to bility of aipgrading good un-ratec but restricts the Board's present tions and to clarify all' the rules this legislation," Mr. Green informsign articles the first day she is in union men. It looks as if some­ , ed the President. "They would right to order union-shop settle­ and aims of the WSA. the loading port, it is natural that body is putting the heat on Ma­ But Macauley was too busy to ' protest against it and rebel against ments. the men will stall because they cauley for East Coast bungling, 4—^Provides that no member of attend or to send a representative. it in the event that it would be­ want a chance to get familiar with and he is trying to make the sea­ Then, after all the Agents were the B^rd shall be permitted to par­ came the law of the land. the sliip and resent being pushed men and this union the scapegoats. Outstanding provisions of the ticipate in any decision in which dispersed to the various ports, around in this mariner. final version of the Connally-Smith such member has a direct interest when there were no longer any op­ What is also involved in this Bill adopted by both .Houses of as an officer, employe or represen­ portunity for a face to face discus­ of the shipowners and WSA to sa­ tative of either party to the dis­ sion of the problems, Macauley dic­ Congress follow; botage transportation riders which tated this letter demanding a major 1—^Empowers the ^President to pute. the SIU had before the war and change in union operation. This is 5—Requires a 30-day "cooling take over in behalf of the Govern­ which were frozen for the dura­ off" ^ri(^ before a strike may be the typical act of a bureaucrat, ment any war plant, mine or man­ tion of the war by the Statement fearful of a democrat exchange of Employe representatives ufacturing facility threatened with called. of Policy. Some of the shipown­ ideas, jealous of his privileges, dis"interruption of production by a must give notice of intention to ers are now attempting to kick out The city of Boston paid tribute Strike or other labor disturbance. strike to the Secretary of Labor, fainful of the common man who these riders, stating the WSA will works for a living. the National War Labor 'Board and to the merchant seamen on June 2—Imposes fines up to $5,000 not approve them, and the union As for the letter itself, Macauley the National Labor Relations first by dedicating to them a mall and a year's imprisonment, or both, has been appearing to Hdbert Wy-" Board. The latter body is directed charges that "offshore operation of on the Boston Common. The mer­ upon any person who may "coerce, choff to uphold the Statement of to conduct a" secret ballot election newly - commissioned vessels has chant seamen mall was one of five instigate, induce, conspire with, or Policy and the Statement of Prin­ been delayed and impaired from dedicated, the others being tributes encourage any person to interfere on the proposed strike among af­ time to time to the extent that ciples, and authorize the operators to men fallen in the Army, Navy, by lockout, strike, slow-down or fected employes before the expira­ convoys have been missed by the squeeze play is a move on the part Coast Guard and Marine Corps. other interruption, with the opera­ tion of the 30-day notice. to put such riders on ships' articles, continuation of a peacetime" prac­ SIU Agent John Mogan deserves guaranteeing transportation — as tice of seamen in signing coast­ much of the credit for having won wise articles to bring the ship from for the seamen this tribute. He was the custom prior to the war. To date Mr. Wyckoff has campaigned for the mall and was been too busy with WSA in­ imtrumcntal iii having a resolution ner politics to even give the passed by the City .Coimcil which union the courtesy of a reply. It set in motion the entire machinery. is also likely that he is stalling on • Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt Councilmen Hurley and Russo the question, giving Macauley a President, United States of America read into the official Council record chance to shove the signing of deep June 8, 1943 .White House .u a letter received from Brother sea articles at port of delivery Washington, D. C. Mr. John Hawk, Sec.-Treas. Mogan thanking them and the Bos­ down our throat. For should the 20,000 AFL seamen on thfr Atlantic & Gulf Coast, members of the Seafarers International Union ton press for supporting the move men be muscled into deep sea arSeafarers. International Union,-urge you to veto the fascist Smith- New York City to honor the seamen. Dear Sir and Brother: Connally Bill now on your desk. {Continued on Page 4) The maritime mall was dedicated This bill is a stab in the back of organized labor and will result. ' Thanks greatly for your letter in the presence of 100,000 Boston What Is a If passed, in justified resentment and resistance on the part of all of June 7 with copy of Communi­ school children and delegates from cation addressed by the Seafarers the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the freedom loving workers. SCAB? Close to 1,000 members of this union have lost their lives at sea International Union of North Am­ BostoiT Municipal ^uncil, the "After the God had finished the while delivering supplies to the war fronts of the world. They died erica to President Green of the United Spanish War Veterans, the rattlesnake, the toad, the vam­ believing that this war was being fought against fascism—both at American Federation of Labor. Disabled American Veterans, the pire, He had some awful sub­ home and abroad. The living comrades of these dead heroes will keep I appreciate very much indeed Department of Massachusetts and faith with them and will continue to oppose fascism whether it ap­ the action of your organization in the Jewish War Veterans of the stance left with which ho made a scab. A scab is a two-legged pears in Berlin or Washington. this matter, and I hasten to extend United States. Brother Mogan was animal with a corkscrew soul-— We urgently request that you deal a blow against the domestic to each member all good wishes for invited to appear as a spe^er but a water-logged brain, a combin­ fascists by vetoing the un-American Smith-Connallyi bill. their future well-being. was unable to attend because of ation backbone made of jelly Sincerely yours," his presence at the Agents Confer­ and glue."—Jack London. JOHN HAWK L JOHN L. LEWIS ence in New York City. The Smith-Connally Biir follows the pattern set by Hitler and "Mus­ solini and the Cerman and Italian capitalists. It denies the workers many of their fundamental rights, restricts legitimate trade unionism, and will bring upon this country chaos in labor relations. Mogan Prominent In Boston Tribute To Merchantmen Text Of S.I.U. Letter To F.D.R. On Conn.ally Bill John Lewis Thanks SIU For Supporting Miners* Return To Federation • 'f �• THE SEAFARERS' LOG Page Two II Friday, June 2?, 1943 SEAMEN NEED POST WAR I for a French seamen, whether they are French, EnglisI^ THOMPSON: Not yet. LUNDEBERG: Do you know whether the Giraud Slavs or what they are, without, representatio:?. by the sea-s ships that were taken over in the African campaign were men. And if we can do anythmg on any of these thingi we want to help you and we want to stop that kind ofi chartered to the American Government? nonsense. Because, it doesn't do you any gCK>d and it does­ BECU: They were and are under tlie control ,of the n't do us any good, in the long run, and we want to work W^af Shipping Administration. The a^ecment was con= together with foreign seamen. We affiliated with I.T.F,, eluded in North Africa, according to information which as Brother Becu told you. We want to cooperate and work" has been given me by the War Shipping Administration, concluded between Giraud and General Eisenhower, with along with you people, because we know that when thia the agreement of General Anderson, representative of the war is over they are going to try to move in on tic Participating Are Harry Lundeberg, British again, the seamen on the Danish or French or Americaqi Government. President SIU; Matthew Dushane, LUNDEBERG: They are run by the American War seamen, and we have got to have class cooperation on St world-wide basis to stop the nonsense they did after thq Washington Representative SIUj and Shipping Administration? BECU: By the American War Shipping Admmistfatlon. last war that you guys are familiar with the conditiani. Omer Been, American Representative which happened on a world-wide basis after the last war. LUNDEBERG; With the French crews? BECU: With French crews. Tliey are acting on behalf I do not know what is going to happen after this war isi of the International Transport Work= of the French authorities of North Africa. The ships are over. I think it is going to determine who is going to sil?' , ers Eederatiojj, is^FoiugTP. haye .C, oaTc^bddt chaft£lT^ Lf aiw Wai-3liippiug-Ad5aa!m;£rA'dsiii •-25 tht -pease table, and voice. Of course, that is a little far ahead, but wc feel and the Giraud group has set up a special department for DUSHANE: I understand there is some kin?^ an the merchant marine. It is under the supervision of Vice. it is about time they started to talk about those things ami ready on a world-wide basis to protect the seamen's agreement reached between your governments, Admiral Lemonnier in North Africa. ferent governments here that you boys come from and the DUSHANE: Have the French seamen any representa­ interests, because there is no group of workers that is more closely allied than the seamen. i United States Government, that you can not take free part tion at all on this committee? i So, we have certain conditions in the United Statd in" legislation effecting foreign seamen in Washington BECU: No. which you are all aware of, divisions in the labor move^ • Now, corref t me if I am wrong in this. ^ You Can not use ment. We have the C.I.O. and the A. F. of L. We havd any influence to correct some of the immigration laws dmthe same in the seamen's field. One particular branch of ing the war and you are not supposed to take any active, the seamen's movement belongs'to the A. F. of L., West part, while in this coimtry, in any form of a labor move­ BECU: I may point out to you. it is a very pecu­ Coast, East Coast, and Great Lakes. I do not know whether ment for the progress of your men. liar position. You know that the Vichy Government has you people know we will never make peace with the Com-* BECU: I think it would be rather difficult for us, as dissolved all labor unions and collective agreements whjch foreign organizations, to interfere even to the smallest ex­ existed before the war. Without any consultation with munist unions. it is either going to be us or them. I just wanted to give tent, with your national legislation. If we should find the seamen's representatives they gave •them another con­ you that for your information. . something in your legislation wliich wOuld hamper us, tract, enforced upon them another contract, and up to Now, another thing. We have a good representative iq -which would be a difficulty for us, I think we could do now the Giraud crowd have not recognized any seamen's Washington to impress the mnds of the legislative body that only through the channel of the American organiza­ union. And more than that, they have refused to give us down there. We have a representative- down there and we. tion, the Seafarers International to confer with the Inter­ the authorization to send seamen's representatives to North national Transport Federation and ask them to intervene Africa. We have strongly protested against it through the can get other ways and means to help you with this prob­ with your government officials and the goveriunent de­ French Seamen's Union which has its main offices in Eng­ lem. I can realize your difficult problem. There is ntf partments in order that a decision would be taken which land. I understand from a cable I received a few days , question about it, inasmuch as you have got two differenf •would favor us and be favorable to the men in our work. ago from the International Transport Federation, as well factions, some in the United States here and some thq This is true, for instance, in Washington, where there as from the French Seamen's Union in England, that the other party and some in England. Well, we can not allow, exists a United Nations Government Committee, discuss­ position is progressing in a favorable way and that very no matter who they are, Eisenhower or anyone else, to. make an agreement for seamen like they were chattels, ing the position of allied seamen in your country. They shortly, perhaps, a new French Seamen's Union will be slaves. So, this is what you are going to work for, with­ discuss the question of deportation, the question of setting set up in North Africa. out consulting them or have their help neither. I saw men up maritime courts in your country for the allied govern­ LUNDEBERG: Brother Becu, these agreements between when I was in Washington, and we will have to continue' ments and so forth. Wc have asked to be represented and the War Shipping Administration and the Giraud regime, and find out what kind of a swindle went <jjver. The War .J)e able to attend the conferences through monthly meet­ what is the wages, can you tell me, approximately? Shipping Administration, .they stated they want the con-ings, and we have been refused to sit on that committee. ^ BECU; Well, their wages were not communicated to the trol of the shipping interests of- this country. You will find men when they left Noth Arfica. They were left entirely how the policy makers and all the big shots got enough in the dark and that is the awkward position in which from the ship owners branch and we have got to watch ' they are now. ^'e have reorganized the French seamen them. The same thing with a South Americau ship under DUSHANE: Brother Becu, there is one question that is coming from North Africa who have almost all joined or the Panamanian flag. ^ not quite clear in my mind on this deportation of alien ' , re-joined their union. They are. in full agreement seamen. You state thar they should be deported back to with the people who are sailing for De Gaulle, and we are the countries where the pople have set up a government to now forming one group of seamen, notwithstanding the represent the people of that particular country. W^ell, fact that in government circles there seems to exists a BECU: I have followed the actions of the Seafarers In- , there seems to be a contention regarding some of th^e division of opinion and a division in policy. ternational Union very closely. You, on behalf of the I want to say this, perhaps, to make it quite clear to nations over there as to just who docs represent them. I Seafarers International Union, together with different otlier think it is a dangerous situation when the seamen get you. The French seamen, when we had our. first general seamen's unions, rigned a policy-making statement with I , juggled around between two groups of people who claim meeting here with them, they raised the question which your War Shipping Administration that your conditions they represent them and the seamen get in the middle. conditions would be applied to them. We-did not know will also apply to all bare boat chartered ships. And I They are the ones that are being tossed around. Where anything. We did not know with whom to deal in order would these men be deported to? There is the Vichy to have collect bargaining for them, but we knew that think you have there a very farsighted policy in doing sol French goveriunent, and the government that was set up the U. S. War Shipping Administration were the charter­ And, as you said, it would constitute a danger to the ih North Africa, then General De Gaulle has one set up in ers of those ships. We have asked the charters, the War American seamen, as it would have constituted a danger England. You also have the case of the Polish seamen, and Shipping Administration, with whom we should deal to to the Britieh seamen, if those seamen of those chartered I think there is a little confusion amongst the Jugoslavian have a collective agreement and if they would help us in ' ships would sail "under lower conditions than you had. In the long run, the Government may take the position, order to establish the right to collective bargaining for seamen. Where would they be deported to? BECU: Brother, as far as I know, this applies only to these seamen. The War Shipping Administration stated ".Why should we have our own ships when we the French seamen. I do not think it applies to the Jugo­ that such an agreement was concluded in North Africa can run foreign ships under charter on better, slavian Government or to the Polish Government, because without collective bargaining, enforced upon the men, conditions?" And, if your government does so, mora chose governments are recognized by all the other and that the British wage and bargaining conditions were particularly all ship owners will be bound to do so, be­ Governments of the United Nations. It applies certainly to be applied to those French seamen. If, however, the cause the ship owners, we all know have no national feel­ to the French seamen, but I do not know of any case, at French wage and working conditions would be better or ings when it comes to dollars and cents. That is in every this moment of the deportation of French seamen. Some higher than British wage and working conditions-:-the country the «ame. What do they care whether they ex­ ploit their ships under their own flag or under a foreign of them who arrived here, you will have read in the pa­ French conditions would remain in force. . pers, from North Africa, the socalled Giraud group, have LUNDEBERG: On a charter vessel to the War Shipping flag, as long as they have more benefit when they do it left their ships and gone over to the De Gaulle group, in Administration then under such arrangement they also under a foreign flag? That is the thing I referred to in my full freedom. They have let them go over there, but if man the vessels themselves? In other words, of course, the speech I have made in coming here, how they have always deportation was open with regard to French seamen, it vessels are manned by the French seamen. But the War transferred ships from one flag to another. Fake transfers, Shipping Administration becomes the ones that pay the because they remained the owners' ships. Fake transfers could only be to the group to which they berunged. because of the fact that they can run the ships under a De Gaulle has a number of French ships under his con­ wages and everything else? foreign flag at a much lower cost than under their owq BECU: Yes. trol, ships which have been chartered to the British Gov­ LUNDEBERG: The War Shipping Administration then flag, because ih some countries there exists no maritime ernment. Now, since the invasion of Africa and the lib­ eration of Africa, Giraud has quite a number of ship under has no business to make a deal with-either Giraud or social legislation, there was no bonus, there was no collec­ ids control which have been chartered to your country, but De Gaulle to the effect that these vessels should have Eng­ tive agreement, they could pay what they wanted to pay nil in the international pool—there seems to be a pool of lish wages, because the men on those ships are entitled to them. LUNDEBERG: Some time ago, prior to the war and all allied nations. The questions of allocating the ships to American wages. Here is the way we feel about this thing One country or another are agreed upon. So far as the here. The War Shippings Administration, whether you the entrance of the ynited States into the war, we had the. Frenchmen are concerned, you haVe indeed two groups. know it or not, as far as we are concerned, is strictly the same conditions on the Pacific Coast, where four Danish There is no national committee or any national govern- type of owners that we have to fight from every angle ships were interned. The American Government took them itaent or any provisional government, or anything of that and watch them for what we can obtain. When the War over and sent them out under the Panamanian flag and Sort. That may come in the very near future, and then Shipping Administration asks a policy-making body to we started to raise hell, because in those days we could also that question will be straightened out. But as far as turn around and take the crew from the foreign ships take direct action, and we took a strike vote on the Pa­ I know, and I do not think that even Brother Thompson under charter below* the American scale of wages, that cific Coast and told Admiral Land, "If you are going tb from the British National Union of Seamen knows of any endangers. our conditions, and furthermore this war is run Panamanian ships out of Frisco, then you will run no case of French seamen who have been deported back to supposed to be a war for the four freedoms. These people ships." As the result of that action, we didn't have toi have no business to turn around and make an agreement go on strike, Admiral Land flew nto Frisco and they turnEngland. Highlights Of RoundTable Discussion At Agentsi' Conference Giraud Is Anti-Labor Deportation Tangle Shipowners' Dodge I 't / n �- '--V Friday, June 2f, 1943 THE SEAFARERS' LOG Page Three ITERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY ed those ships into the American Flag, with the same countries ,sailing for the nvoment on Panamanian and even crews, of course. I mean the Danish seamen stayed on American vessels. Prior to the war there was the so-called the ships and they transferred their books to the Sailors Belgian, Dutch seamen's clubs, one was called the Scandi­ Union of the Pacific, the Coast Union, and we navian Seamen's Club, which has been dissolved. Later the thought at that time that the same action would have director or manager of that club became the director of been taken on the Atlantic Coast. There was quite a num­ the Panamanian division of the National Union of Seamen. ber of ships which flew the Panamanian flag on account Another was called the European Committee for Seamen. of the NeutraUty Act. However, on the Atlantic Coast Another was called the Greek Seamen's Union. Another we were hampered. Through the efforts of the National one, Yugoslav Seamen's Union, and who was exactly in Maritime Union, the Communist Party controlled that the background, we do not know. But they were trying seamen's union here. They were very much in favor of to get foreign seamen under control through those unions, ships which flew the Panamanian flag, due to the fact that and the foreign seamen were pressed by them to leave they were very much interested in their so-called Pana­ their ships and were lured away from their ship to a great manian Division, trying to move in on the foreign seamen extent. In the same picture came at that time the German to advance and establish themselves as the one and only General Consul paying for board and lodging for men who union for all seamen. In other words, they were really jumped their ship in America. moving into the territory of the foreign seamen's unions, It was the slogan then, "This is a capitalistic and imthe I.T.F., the Norwegian and| British unions. . peto risk-ysisr life fcr-thorat You won't see many ship on the Pacific Coast running What the hell have you to do with that war? You have under this flag, but you have plenty of them on this coast. already gone once to war. Are you going to risk your skin That is going to be one of those conditions that we are and life again on all those ships or are you going to live faced with in the American seamen's movement. We in America, in this free, democratic coimtry?" A lot of could do the job on lots of thmgs here, but we have the our men fell for it. Some of our ships were held up split movement and the Panamanian edition of the through that, that was the policy. Our men were lured N.M.U , they would like to make it very strong and they away and our men were taken into the Panamanian Di­ plan to steal men from time to time from the other unions. vision of the N.M.U. Perhaps I do not know how much success they have had, I will give you an instance. Holland had quite a large I do not know how much success you have had, but if merchant marine with a large number of Dutch seamen, you are not too tired, I think it would probably be better approximately 18,000. They set up their own organiza­ ipr you to explain it to the delegates here, because I think tion over here, the organization they had in Eiurope called it is very interesting. We have agents from every port, the Dutch Central Transport Workers' Organization. Mr. and they are going back to their various locals and they Christensen of the Panamanian Divsion of the N.M.U. called* a meeting together for Dutch seamen, and two should know of those angles, if you will give this, Becu. BECU: There is no doubt that the Panamanian Division very loyal delegates of the Dutcb Seamen's Union grasped of the National Maritime Union afiSliates seamen from all that occasion to go to that meeting, and tell Mr. Christen- son that they would speak to the Dutch seamen. It wa| accepted. They did speak in their language to the Dutcl^ Seamen; our good Dutch friends who are still now tlui representatives over here of the Dutch Seamen's Unioi| spoke to the men. There were hundreds of them. Thej said, "What they are trying to do is to lure yoii away from your own union. We do not know how faith you will have in yotir own tinion, but there is ond thing, they are going to enlist you into another union. If you go to that table they will enlist you in a new unloa which they are trying to set up for you in America, an4 if you enlist on that table, you are going to enlist in you? own union, the National Union." W'hen the meeting was over, all joined their own Dutcli Union. The whole situation, I must say, changed on the 21sfl of June, 1941, when Rtissia came into the war. Thero was. no -l-uring aw-ay. of 4$ so forth. Our men are still belonging to their own union, whicU must be, according to our opinion, as strong as possible in order to be able to continue right on when we go back after the war to our respective countries. I said in the beginning, some of our seamen may sai| on Panamanian ships, where Panamanian ships have mem« hers of the Ntional Maritime Union shipped on then^ those sailing from this city. We can not do much abou? it. We can not do anytldng about their agreements be­ cause we have no contracts with American ships. The members of the allied unions sailing on the Panamanianj ships are just those who have deserted their ships before the 8 th of April, 1942, unless they have been granted the authorization by their National authorities. In other words as from that date, no foreign seamen would any longetj be allowed to go on American or American operated ships, without the agreement of the Government concerned. (Report of June 17) fRtPOWT orv ^ASHIrvGTorv. Maritime War Emergency Board: and seventy one cents ($1.71) per day. They then are to deduct five per cent on the balance. Some companies are deducting a straight five per cent Victory tax on all the seamen earnings, with­ out allowing any exemptions. AJl agents are cautioned to check with the men and see what the compan­ ies are deducting and see if any exemptions are being allowed. For the information of all oui agents they can quote "Interna^ Revenue Title 26—(T.D. 5249)| and dated March 27, 1943, signed by Guy T. Helvering, Commission­ er of Internal Revenue,- filed with the Division of the Federal Regis­ ter, March 29, 1943." The parti­ cular part dealing with the exemp­ tion can be found on page No. 4}| (C). The I. R. has sent a letter td the Luckenbach company for anl explanation on the tax with-heldl in Brother Stevens case, and as soon| as they answer, I'll advise hiin through my weekly report. All members are cautioned keep all their receipts that th^ have received when Victory tax or any other taxs are being withheld from their wages, as they will be reimbursed when they file a vic­ tory tax report next March. Beginning July 1st, 1943, em­ ployers are required to deduct and withhold a tax upon the wages of tl^ir employes. This is a tax of 20 per cent of the excess of each wage payment over the WITHHOLD­ ING EXEMPTION. R. W. SWEENEY, SIU Patrol­ man, N. Y.—S.S. Pan Gulf was in Newport Wales when port was un­ der attack. Board has ruled that crew is entitled to a-tack bonus. _ • BY MATT44BW PtfSHAME-* ' S.S. Charles Brantley Aycock was in Newport Wales and crew con­ tends that there was an attack on required to work. Checking to see must be obtained. (C) It might be gional board No. 10 on April 30, this day. Board claims that from where and by whom the crew are a prodigious task to break down 1943. Headquarters of the War information that they have re­ to be paid. Will advise when this red tape, regulations and barriers Labor Board have no data on Can­ set up in foreign countries against nery workers case. ceived there was no attack on this is finally straightened out. the importation of food to be sup­ ARTHUR BURKE, SUP Pa­ Sec. Treas. of the SIU in San day. Suggest that the patrolman plied to our vessels. trolman, San Francisco: S.S. Fitz Francisco can get data on the case re-check and get written state­ ments from the crew. S. S. Raphel John Porter was lying at Bahia, The WSA have adopted the fol­ by contacting the AFL members Semmes was in Avinmouth and Brazil, crew were granted shore lowing rules to vessels in lieu of the of the WLB in the 10th regional district at San Francisco, Cal. crew contend that there was an leave and were notfied to be on depots— attack and that It could be veri- board at 11 A.M. Ship left the 1. The division of operations has , fied by the ship's log. Board claims dock at 8 A.M. and due to a port ordered operators and agents to Legislation: chairman Henry M. Jackson of that there was no attack on this order crew was forbidden to go provision all vessels for the Nine the Sub Committee on unemploy­ date. Advise to re-check on the aboard their vessel due to being Month Trip. dates and the time that the crew made up in convoy. Bum boats 2. When vessels are homeward ment Insurance of the committee contends that there was an attack. were forbidden to take the three bound and have food supplies on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, LOUIS COFFIN, SIU Patrol­ men who were left behind on aboard which will not be consum­ will consider in open hearings, man, N. Y.—S.S, Francis- Marion board. Board h%s ruled that under ed before reaching United States Thursday, June 24, 1943, at 10 was anchored at Immingham, Eng­ the circumstances crew is entitled ports, tills food, at the discretion A.M., committee prints No. 1 and land, and crew contended port was to compensation for loss of person­ of the master, will be transferred No. 2 dated June 7, 1943, relative under attack. Board has ruled that al effects. to: (a) War Shipping Administra­ to tmemployment Insurance for a bonus is payable. S.S. Schoharie tion vessel needing supplies, (b) Merchant Seamen. Recruitment and was in Cardiff, Wales, and crew The Army and Navy, (c) Lend- International contend port was under attack. Manning: Lease Administration, (d) War Holding a conference on Thurs­ Relief and Civilian Rehabilitation Labor Office: Board has stated that from." the in­ formation that they have received day, June 17, and the maritime Administration. As per the decision of the agents there was no attack on this date. unions and operators are invited to assembled in New York, enclosed Advise Patrolman to re-check on send representatives there. The Fish Cannery Workers ta the respective headquarters of dates and* time crew claim that agenda consists of the following Union of the the SIU are the catlogs of all the subjects—^Manpower Requirements, there was an attack. material that the ILO has regard­ J. E. LAPHAM, SIU Patrolman, Cooperative efforts in recruiting Pacific, SIU: ing Merchant Seamen. Any ma­ Boston—S.S, King Woolsey was experienced officers and seamen, Petitioned the Secretary of La­ terial that the Union may require anchored off South End in the upgrading, manning procediures, se­ bor and requested that the Caimery for the agents can be had by send­ Thames River when London was lective service and many addition­ workers be excluded from execu­ ing to the Washington Office of All members are cautioned tcj fill out "Form W-4, U. S. Treas-i bombed. Crew entered claim for al topics which the conferees may tive order No. 9240, which pro­ the ILO. ury Dept. Internal Revenue Ser­ bonus. Board has ruled that the wish to discuss. hibits the payment of time and a vice-Employes Witholding Exemp­ (Report of June 19) limits for bonus claims when ves­ half for Saturday afternoon and tion Certificate." They should fill sels are in the Thames River and Sunday. Have been advised that out one of these forms every time an attack is made in London pr Sometime ago I sent a request to the Secretary of Labor has granted Internal Revenue: within the vicinity of the Thames, the WSA that they establish food an exemption to FISH CANNERY Brother James L. Stevens of Bal­ that they become employed on a ends within the limits of Grave- depots in England, South Africa workers in the States of California, timore, while employed on one of ship, in this manner the companies send and Tillbury, the Estuary is and the Far East. Have been'ad­ Oregon, Washington and Alaska. the Luckenbach scows earned $1,- will be compelled to grant an ex­ not within th^se limits. Advise the vised that due to problems present­ It is now possible for fish cannery 768.48 from 11-6-42 to 5-19-43, emption allowable under the law. Patrolman to re-check on the po­ ed in establishing these depots, it is workers to receive time and a half and the company deducted $234.60 Advised all agents to contact sition of where the vessel was lying necessary at this time to postpone for Saturday afternoons and Sun­ for victory tax. their local Internal Revenue office when the attack occured. Have setting up food depots, due to the days, or other payments as per Contacted the Internal Revenue and get copies of "Circular WT" been advised that the U. S. Army following reason—(A) Perishable their collective bargaining agr-e- bureau and they have advised me of June 4th, 1943, and post in the ^has agreed to pay wages for the commodities would require refrig­ ments. that no company has any right to umon halls so that all our mem­ crew of the Benjamin Harrison eration >(B) Adequate personnel PAULINE FURTH, Sec.-Treas. deduct any victory tax from a".;- bers can familiarize themselves as who were repatriated m the U. S. for the protection and mainten­ FCWU, San Diego CaJif.: Reduc­ seamen, unless the company first to the law. A. T. Shawnee and the crew was ance of warehouses and supplies tion plant case was settled by re- allow an exemption of one dollar {Continued on Page 4) .,Uv.Aa at! 4 -X-.: �Page Four SEAFAREHS LOG k Friday, June 25, 1943 THE SEAFARERS' LOG Published by the il SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and J5j?ilf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor HARRY LUNDEBERG - - r - - - Vresideni 110 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK Secy-Treds. 2 Stone Street, New York City MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - 'Washington Rep. 424 Jth Street, N. W.,Washington, D. C. Directory of Branches PHONE ADDRESS 2 Stone St Diepatcher'a Office....... BOwIiins Green 9-3430 Agent BOwIing Green 9-3437 BOSTON.... 330 Atlantic Ave. Liberty 40S7 BALTIMORE. ........... 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4B39 PHILADELPHIA 6 North 6th St Lomhard 76SI NORFOLK 23 Commeccial PI Norfolk 4-1083 NEW ORLEANS. 309 Chartree St. Canal 3336 . SAVANNAH..... .218 Eaet Bay St.... Savannah 3-1728 TAMPA. 423 Eaet Piatt St Tampa MM-1323 MOBILE Ss So. Conception St.. ...Dial 2-1392 PUERTO RICO...i. 4S.Ponce de Leon Puerto de Tlerm GALVESTON..... 219 20th Street Galveston 8-8043 FT. LAUDERDALE 2021 S. Federal Highway.. BRANCH NEW YORK PUBLICATION OFFICE; ROOM: 213, 2 STONE STREET New York City BOwUng Green 9-8346 Washington Report NEW W.S.A. MOVE AIMED AT CHISELING CONDITIONS AND TRANSPORTATION RIDER (Continued from Page 1) tides when the ship first comes of HERE IS MACAULEY'S PHONEY LETTER the ways, they have less chance o:' ON OUR SHIPS MISSING THE CONVOYS seeing that the transportation rider is included in the articles. WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRA liON, In other ^o«*ds, the entire tactic WASHINGTON is one of hustling the men into articles before they, or their union, June 9, 1943 ' has a chance of safeguarding their Mr. John Hawk, Secretary-Treasurer rights and conditions. We can tell Mr. Wyckoff anc Seafarers International Union of North America 'i f , ' ' . 1 Mr. Macauley that the question of Two Stones'Street . BV the efficiency of the crew is not de­ New York City termined by whether the articles are coastwise or deep sea, but by Dear Mr. Hawk: how their rights are respected. If The War Shipping Administration has been advised that the off­ they arc kicked around by a bunch of RMO punks, chiseled on condi­ shore operation of newly-commissioned vessels has been delayed and tions and wages, treated like slave impaired from time to time to the extent that convoys have been missed, labor, then there will be trouble. by the continuance of a peacetime working habit of seamen employed No one can deny that there have in the coastwise operation of such vessels. been instances of maritime ineffi­ 1. The delay is occasioned by seamen who join a newly-commis-i ciency on the Atlantic & Gulf Coast. But these cases are trace­ sioned ship at port of delivery, i.e., Wilmington, North Carolina, and able, almost 100% of the time, to work the vessel under coastwise articles t<\ i loading port, i.e.. New WSA-RMO red tape and bungling, York, New York, etc. Seamen pay off at the time the Shipping Com­ or to outright shipowner provoca­ missioner arrives to sign the crew on offshore articles and leave the ves­ tion of union men. Macauley's plan of forcing deep sel. As a consequence, the movement of the vessel to the convoy rendez­ sea articles on men in the port of vous is delayed pending the availability and arrival of replacements. The delivery is not going to correct any seamen who have paid off on coastwise articles return to sliipyards and such inefficiency. It will only ag- sign coastwise articles on another newly-commissioned vessel, etc. grivate the situation by demoral­ 2. The efficiency is impaired by the practice of such seamen leav­ izing the very group so necessary to the industry—the old time rated ing the vessel at the loading port. The seamen who leave the vesels atmen. the loading port do not instruct the replacements on the peculiarities Macauley's letter is full of vague of the mechanisms of the newly-commissioned ship. Obviously the re­ jeneralities concerning the alleged placements, particularly during the initial phase of the offshore opera­ jroblem. We say once again, let lim bring into the open any case tion, cannot match the efficiency of the crew which has worked the Ves­ of a SIU ship delayed because of sel from the shipyard. coastwise articles from port of deThe War Shipping Administration recognizes the fact that the ivery. If he has such a case, let >rafCtice of such seamen leaving the newly-commissioned vessel at the him put it on the table so it can 3e examined and the real causes of oading port is legal. However, In view of the delays in sailing sched­ ules, and impairment of efficiency, this Adniinistration cannot look with delay and inefficiency exposed. favor on tl» continuance of the practice. Therefore, the War Shipping Administration requests officials of all maritime unions manning newly-commissioned vessels to use their good offices to induce seamen to sign offshore articles and work the ves­ J. McLEON: Four hours due from Mississippi Shipping Com­ sel for the duration of the voyage. The War Shipping Administration pany. deems it vital that the unions and the seatiien act on this request iimneT. RAYMOND: $42.50 coming diately in the interests of the war effort. •-I 006 trainees at the maritime train­ ing schools at that time. Can it WSA'RMO Conference: possibly be that the reason that The RMO held a conference rSthey notified the representative of here on Thursday, June 17, con­ the SUP and SIU in New York, vened at 9:30 A.M. and wound up B was so that they could use the men at 5.00 P.M. The 'agenda consisted as the ones that they have placed of the following: 1. Manpower re­ in jobs, and are part of the figures quirements; 2. Upgrrading; 3. submitted by Mr. M. Dimock? I Manning procedures; 4. Selective wonder. service. The RMO's latest move is to The WSA has opened schools for the upgrading of officers, Ordinary move in on all the rivers, bays, Seamen and Stewards department. lakes, and sounds. They have agreed from the S.S. Tarleton Brown. Sincerely yours, Courses are now open at San Fran­ to supply manpower to all the H, A. STRAUS: Overtime com­ cisco, Portland, Ore., Seattle, Los companies that operate tubs in ing. Sec Coffin, New York Branch. EDWARD MACAULEY Angeles, New Orleans, Baltimore these waters, and it certainly looks Deputy Administrator as though they are going whole Oilers on last trip of S.S. Del and New York. Coure time for Ordinary Seamen hog or nothing, and are even try­ Norte have overtime coming. Col­ THIS LETTER WAS DUL LV CONSII CONSIDERED BY THE MEMBERnot to exceed 30 days; Stewards ing to push the Maritime Training lect from Mississippi Line, 17 Bat­ SHIP ON THE NIGHT OF JUNE 21—/ -AND WAS THEN FILED IN tery Place, New York City. ^department course time 2 to 6 Service out of the picture. Let's THE WASTEBASKET. weeks. Any member who attends not kid ourselves that they are do­ Firemen on S.S. Richard Alvey these courses will be paid by cither ing this towards the war effort. It have, overtime coming. Collect Bull the RMO or the Maritime Train­ looks to me as though their pro­ Line, New York City. ing Service. Just why they have gram closely follows the line that Crew S.S. iFrancis Marion have two divisions of one government Hitler and Mussoline used against attack bonus due. Collect Robin agency to handle this program was the workers in their countries. Are Line, New York City. we starting on the way for a fa- Firemen and Ordinaries on S.S. not answered. The conference was a general re­ cist state here? Is the maritime in­ Livingstone have overtime due. See hashing of the other conference dustry being used as the way for a Coffin, New York Branch. that was held by the RMO, and it facist state here? Is the maritime Crew S.S. John Stevena and S.S. looked to me as though the confer­ industry being used as the guinea Pan Gulf have attack bonus' com­ The boys are beefing about the Liberty ships again and rightfully ence was called by the RMO for pig for this experiment? sa They say if they could get two^ more knots put of those tubs « ing. Collect Waterman Line, 19 the purpose of blowing .heir horn, Rector St., New' York City. great many of the ships would be saved and none of the crew lost. and to further, their jurisdiction in Selective Service: Crew of S.S. Benj. Harrison who Recently a Bull ship was lost when she was missed by two torpedoes the Maritime Industry. Advise all The RMO reported that to date were forced to work on U.S.A.T. the agents to send into their re- they have received 69,244 forms Shawne, report class of work to and the third caught her in the engine room and 12 brothers were lost. apective headquarters every month 47, and 54,656 seamen requests for New York Agent. On another Liberty ship Joe Wagner was Bosun and had two AB's with a complete list of all men that have draft deferments. The RhlO filed Crew of S.S. West Gatomsky him who had experience, and the rest aboard the tub we're Maritime been assigned to the union by the 47,504 requests for seamens de­ have Russian Bonus due. Collect at trainees. The Naval Intelligence comes aboard and pulls Joe, off for RMO. In this manner we can ferments, and about 150 requests Amtorg Trading Company, 210 Ma­ questioning. They later claim its a case of mistaken identity. Who is check and see if they are Sunday- for deferments have been turned dison Ave., New York City. sabotaging the War effort now? ing up on their figures regarding down by local selective service ..fc.Jnca- assigned to the Union. My boards. * that they supply, but from . the Attention All Agents opinion is that these figures are not Have been receiving quite a few evidence supplied by the RMO, In Memory of on the level. complaints from our agents that even if the men do fill out their 'Brother : Some time ago Oalg Vincent, some local boards are demanding cards, they get no guarantee that Beginning with this issue the VSA representative of the port of that the union comply with the they are going to be defered. The Robert Hegeman, Oiler Seafarers Log will be published New York, advised the union that War Manpower Commission direc­ RMO can do no more than the weekly. In line •with the decisions 1899 - 1943 there was a shortage of Ordinary tive, and that the men must fill Unions in getting the men defered, of the Agents' Conference, a week­ Died in New York City ; ' " Seamen, Wipers, and-Messmen, and out the forms supplied by the if they run' across a tough draft ly news story will be expected June 4,. 1943 w that the RMO would OK any ap­ RMO. board. Regardless of what kind of from each port. These stories must plicant that the Union would send It certainly seems to me as work they are doing, they are go­ be in New York on Monday of over there for a certificate. Of though the RJMO pressure ing to be drafted into the armed Remember — Don't Sign each week. Spot news copy may ...is using -. course there were only about 20,- to get the unions to use the forms' forces. 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Title A name given to the resource July 25, 1943 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. V, No. 13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: MACAULEY WOULD MUSCLE MEN INTO FINAL ARTICLES AT DELIVERY PORT DEADLINE FOR F.D.R ACTION ON FASCIST SMITH-CONNALLY BILL MOGAN PROMINENT IN BOSTON TRIBUTE TO MERCHANTMEN TEXT OF SIU LETTER TO FDR ON CONNALLY BILL JOHN LEWIS THANKS SIU FOR SUPPORTING MINERS' RETURN TO FEDERATION HIGHLIGHTS OF ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT AGENTS CONFERENCE ATTENTION ALL AGENTS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/25/1943 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1943 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6eb7e59698ae5f68112be7c8aed331fb.PDF 6e38e4d2a42b019cf9b9840a6f42a3f0 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. SURVIVORS OF ACCIDENT AT SEA More lhan a monlh ago the SS Newhall Hills. Pacific Tankers, was rammed and cut in two in the English Channel. SIU member Ed Bolehala. AB. was killed by the explosions which rocked the boat following the crash. Above are some of the members of the crew who have just returned to the States. This crew was praised by the Master of the ship for the "sheer guts" they showed in manning the hoses and standing by the engines while a raging fire threatened the center tank. White Caps off to all of them! House Gets Bill To Extend Medical Service For Seamen WASHINGTON — What-sea­ men have been fighting for over a long period of time may soon turn out to be a reality. By that is meant hospital and medical service for seamen who have been on the beach for more than Waterman Adds To European Run The Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration is doubling its services from New York to Antwerp and Rotterdam. Two sailings will be made every week, instead of the hitherto once-a-week sailing. A Waterman ship will now leave New York every Tuesday for a direct run to Rotterdam, with another vessel departing every Friday for Antwerp. Waterman also has announced that its intercoastal service, known as the Arrow Line, which it will operate jointly with Sud­ den and Cristenson, Inc., will be­ gin operations on Aug. 1 on a fortnightly basis. Neither New York nor Boston will be included in the Arrow Lines initial schedules, which will be made with chartered Vic­ tory ships. The first sailing on Aug. 1 will be made from Balti­ more with subsequent calls at Philadelphia and Charleston, S. C. No. 30 NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JULY 25. 1947 60 days after the date of the last discharge. It is common - knowledge that many seamen, out-of-work for more than 60 days, have been refused treatment at Marine Hos­ pitals. Now if HR 4163, which is dt present in the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Com­ merce, becomes law, seamen will be accorded the same rights which are granted to members of the Army, Navy, or Marines. The pending bill is intended as an amendment to the Public Health Service Act, and provides that seamen "who are or have been" employed on "board in the care, preservation, or navigation of any vessel, or in the service, on board, aof those engaged in such care, preservation, or navi­ gation, and, (2) any person who (A) has been so employed, (B) has not changed his occupation as a seaman, and (C) by reason of age, unavailability of jobs or disability is not able to work," is henceforth entitled to medical and hospital service. Only pressure from seamen's unions could have brought about the introduction of such a bill, and it will take even more pres­ sure to make sure that the bill passes. When open hearings are held, the Seafarers International Union will be represented and will press for the enactment of the measure. ' NLRB Calls Meeting On The SIU Demand For Cities Service Vote The drive to- organize the un­ licensed seamen of Cities Service Oil Company entered its second round this week when the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board, Second -Region, announced that a representation hearing would be held on July 28. This hearing would have been held quite some time ago, ax-^ept that the National Maritime Union had filed charges of "un­ fair labor practices" against the company — charges which were recently withdrawn, thereby opening the way for a bargain­ ing election. There is no doubt but that the NMU will claim a place on the ballot. There is also little doubt that the NMU will suffer the same defeat which it has suffer­ ed whenever it came up against the SIU in bargaining elections recently. Slickest Trick Of The Year A little inside story on the art of manipulation—one that makes the late Harry Houdini look like a second-r^e street corner pitchman—came out of a hearing held by the State of Washington's Department of Transportation. Subject of the hearing were the rate increases asked by the Black Ball (that's the right name) ferry line monopoly. Said Capt. Pebody. the company head, as he leaned back in the witness chair: "Now, the fret that the state built those bridges down there (in San Francisco) and we were able through—I don't mean to brag about this but I have got to get this one over—through careful planning and careful manipulation to go down there and get, for practically nothing, 17 of the 21 ferryboats that were owned by the S. P. Golden Gate Ferries, and the further fact that by careful planning and careful manipulation we were able to sell one piece of our equipment that gave us more money than we paid for six vessels that we bought in 'Frisco, and that before the program was over, by selling four pieces of equipment that we. owned we got one and a half times what we paid for the whole fleet, without that, we couldn't have done it." Two Bilk WouU Aid Alieia Uncle Sam may yet remember the alien seamen who helped de­ liver the goods during the dark­ est days of American history. Two bills to recognize the role played in the war effort by alien seamen are currently receiving consideration in the House of Representatives. Already approved by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is a mea­ sure to allow aliens with war­ time service aboard American ships to sail all U. S. ships. If enacted by the Congress, this bill would supersede the law that went into effect May 31 ban­ ning aliens from American sub­ sidized vessels. The second bill, introduced last week by Rep. Emanuel Celler of New York, calls for the granting of citizenship to all alien sea­ men who have three years of v/artime service on American ships. Passage of these two measures would bring to a successful con­ clusion the strong fight the Sea­ farers International Union has been waging in behalf of all alien seamen. "••v; All unlicensed personnel will be included in the bargaining imi^ eligible to vote, except for Pursers and Radio Operators. It is estimated that more than 300 Cities Service employes will be affected. STRONG SUPPORT On February 14, 1947, the SIU turned over to the NLRB pledge cards for more than four-fifths of the total strength of the bar­ gaining unit. This is an indica­ tion of the popularity of the SIU with these unorganized seamen. The first shot in the campaign to organize Cities Service was fired on October 31, when the SIU petitioned for an election in that company, claiming a suffi­ cient number of -the unlicensed personnel had authorized the SIU to act as their bargaining agent. Although this was undoubtedly true, the action of the NMU in charging the company with "un­ fair labor practices" held up pro­ ceedings until this time. NJ. Now Pays Compensation To Jobless Seamen TRENTON, N. J.—The state of New Jersey this week announced that it was prepared to pay un­ employment compensation to outof-work seamen who in the last two years worked on vessels of the War Shipping Administra­ tion. The weekly payments would range from $9.00 to $22.00, for a maximum of 26 weeks, depend­ ing upon the wage levels and du­ ration of jobs when last em­ ployed. Seamen, willing and able to work, but who cannot find suit­ able employment, are eligible. Work at other jobs covered by New Jersey law also counts. Payment eligibility may expire soon for seamen who have been idle for some time, and they are therefore urged to apply as soon as possible. Claims should be filed at the nearest State Employment Serv­ ice to where the applicant lives, and must be accompanied -with either of the following: United States merchant mariner's docu­ ment or merchant seaman's cer­ tificate of identification, contin­ uous discharge book or certifi­ cate of discharge, and union book. �THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 25. 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the Ui •^ SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers President HARRY LUNDEBERG 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-Presider>t 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER - Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY ----- Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 The Task Ahead The men of the Seafarers International Union were thriiled last month when the National Labor Relations Board announced that the Union had been certified as the bargaining agent for the unlicensed seamen of the Isth­ mian Steamship Company. Mingled with the thrill, was a feeling of relief that the hard work and money expended on the campaign had borne fruit. A lot of men settled .back and said, "Well, that job's over. Now let's relax." But the job for the Seafarers Ls not over as long as there is one unorganized company left on the American waterfront. Just as an infection can start from a slight cut on the finger, so can the shipowners and operators use one non-union company as a spearhead in an all-out, anti­ union drive. Even while the Isthmian campaign was going on, the SIU was planning and taking part in other organizational activities. Within the past few months elections were won on the Mathiasen Tankers, the Huron Transportation Com­ pany, and the Wyandotte fleet. It takes men to organize these companies. No com­ pany gives in to the just demands of Jihe men sailing the ships, unless the men are organized into a strong union that can fight for better wages and conditions. Volunteers have to work aboard" those ships carrying the me.ssage of unionism to men who need the help of a strong union, but who don't know how to go about getting it. Just recently the SIU petitioned for an election in the Cities Service tankers fleet. More will follow; and volun­ teers will be required to sail those ships, talking union and acting in good union fashion, until they arc added to the growing list of SlU-contracted companies. What SIU seamen have today in the way of decent wages and conditions was won by men who thought of the seamen's movement first, and of themselves second. Cities Service can be organized; the Great Lakes can be completely organized; all non-union shipping in the United States can be brought under the SIU banner—if Seafarers will volunteer to go aboard unorganized ships to do the job. So, now is not the time to relax. Now is the time to see the shoreside organizers in all ports and ask for an assignment. You may not be hired by the company the first time, hut you can keep trying. That's the only w;ay to keep our standards high. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your nam^ and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital\ Men Now In The Marine Hospitals These axe the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. % NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. A. DYKES E. E. CASEY J. PROBST E. F. PAUL C. CAHILL P. FELICIANO C. LANGSTON P. GSLPI L. COOPER H. STILLMAN W. CAUGHEY T. .1. KURKI R. LUXEMBURG E. P. O'BRIEN J. L. WINN C. KERSTENS F. McNUTLY P. C. CARTER F. HOMANN . M. PISKUN G. ELDRIDGE G. ROGERS LEROY CLARKE C. F. CONSTANZA^ V. A. QUINN H. SELBY M. A. HIGGINBOTHAM R. WALTHER A. J. LeJUENE XXX J. ZADAVIL BALTIMORE HOSPITAL E. L. WANDRSI E. M. LOOPER M. PLYLER F. O'BRIEN J. J. O'NEAL J. WYMOND A. B. ZIELINSKI E. CAIN JR. R. B. WRIGHT J. TARQUELLOS J. E. MAGUIRE F. MILLER C. MASON D. COPPAK W.BROCE P. PODOLSKY J. DENNIS R. GORDON E. P. JANOSKO M. FINDELHURST H. W. WATTS H. GREEN X X STATEN ISLAND, HOSPITAL XXX NEPONSET HOSPITAL N, NEILSEN L. CLARK J. MORRISON J. S. CAMPBELL E. J. SIDNEY You can con+^301 your Hos­ pital delegate, jt the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) E. J. C. L. J. L. C. J. R. H. J. FERRER R. HANCHEY LARSEN L. LEWIS R. LEWIS TORRES SCHULTZ HAMILTON A. BLAKE BELCHER T. EDWARDS XXX CHICAGO MARINE HOSP. LOUIS JOHNSON STEVE SCHULTZ HENRY LALLY XXX BRIGHTON HOSPITAL L. 'ANDERSON J. CALHOUN (SUP) R. BAASNER R. LORD E. JOHNSTON E. DELLAMANO H. WALSH R. HUNT H. SMITH J. DRUMM R. MORRISON �Friday, July 25, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Gt. Lakes Negotiating Committee iWeetsWith Huron On SIU Contract By PAUL WARREN the Hanna seamen that they are I eluded from the bargining unit waiting patiently for a chance to which is to vote on the union of register their vote for the SIU their choice. as the Union of their choice. They have also requested that Hanna seamen have not for­ they be allowed to argue orally gotten how NMU goons and ter­ in this case, another factor which rorists attempted to intimidate serves to hold up the proceedings. them during the NMU's so-called In the meantime, SIU repre­ strike of 1946 in an attempt to sentatives are bending every ef­ force Hanna crewmembers into fort toward the holding of a the ranks of the NMU. speedy election among the Wil­ Hanna seamen are also well son seamen. We feel that Wilson aware of the fact that they have seamen have been denied SIU nothing to gain from member­ conditions, wages and union rep­ ship in the one company Lake resentation for too long. Sailors Union. This is another fleet in which This outfit is tied so closely to both the LSU and NMU are con­ the shipowners that the LCA centrating their organizational would be running their affairs, if efforts. Very few Wilson seamen Hanna seamen joined the phony are falling for their line of phony LSU. propaganda, as a majority of Hanna seamen want no part them have' signified their wish of either of these outfits, but to become members of the Sea­ they do want the SIU. They farers. know that the SIU leads today, Wilson seamen, just like the like it always has, in securing the Midland seamen last year, and best possible contracts with the the Huron and Wyandotte sea­ best possible wages, hours and men this year, are fed up with conditions for the Lakes seamen. LCA conditions. They, too, realize that the SIU leads on the WILSON STALLED An election for crewmembers Lakes when it comes to winning of the Wilson Transit Company the best damn contracts for the ships is still stymied temporarily seamen on the Lakes. through the company's efforts to Yes, the SIU leads today, and stretch out the case before the the SIU because of its strength and militant membership will NLRB in Washington. Wilson attorneys have pleaded continue to lead on the Lakes just that the Chief Stewards and as we lead on the Pacific, Atlan­ Utility Engineers should be ex- tic and Gulf Coasts, too. DETROIT—Thanks to the At­ lantic and Gulf District, we've had the capable assistance of Brother Lindsey Williams up here on the Lakes for the past iew days. By PAUL HALL Lindsey is up here for the ex­ press purpose of drafting the Maybe he doesn't know it but the guy who puts the best argu­ new Huron Transportation Com­ ment in the shipowners' mouths everytime they try to knock down pany agreement in line with the our conditions is the donkey aboard ship who probably doesn't know the first thing about a seaman's job and tries to cover up demands and requirements of his lack of knowledge by sounding off like a super-militant. What the Huron seamen. Since NLRB certification of he doesn't know about his job he makes up for by running off at the mouth. Most of the members have, at one time or another, the Seafarers as the sole bargain­ ing agent to represent the Huron watched this type of guy operate. It's pretty well agreed that a good Union man never substi­ seamen on June 16, crewmemtutes his Union book for ability to take care of his job aboard ship. bers of the two Huron ships, the However, not once, but several times lately, situations have arisen SS Crapo and SS Boardman, have where a guy found he couldn't handle the job for which he had been patiently waiting for good been shipped and instead of asking one of his shipmates to wise him news concerning the contract ne­ up, used the line; "I'm a good Union man and I carry an SIU book." gotiations. This week, the second meeting A defense like that is strictly from the bilge. Now its no dis­ grace not to know everything about a job because savvy is some­ with the Huron management will thing we all pick up as we go along. But it is a disgrace to try to take place and the actual open­ hide that lack of knowledge by falling back on the argument that ing of contract negotiations will begin. holding a book solves everything. At the first meeting with this Beef Hits Electricians management, arrangements were In most instances, this beef comes up in regard to Electricians. made to secure passes for board­ It generally develops when a Chief Electrician orders an Assistant ing the Huron ships, exploratory to do a certain job, for which, in some cases the guy lacks the proper discussions on the agreement know-how. Instead of simply admitting he's stumped and taking were made, and a date for the advantage of the chances to learn, the Assistant has been known next meeting was set. to reply, "I'm not supposed to do that kind of work." Since then, and with the valu­ When the Chief Electrician insists the work has to be done, able aid of Brother Williams, the the old song and dance comes up: "I'm an SIU member and you new contract demands have been can't tell me what to do." Well, its nice work if you can get it drawn up and presented to the but a guy must have a little more in his tool kit than a lot of sharp Huron management for their con­ talk. sideration. Wage demands are A Chief -Electrician is, in the same respect as is a Chief on a comparative basis with Steward, a key man—and a Bosun, and he has definite work for those secured in the recent Mid­ which he is responsible. The Assistant Electrician works directly land wage agreement. under his jurisdiction and is naturally responsible to him. WYANDOTTE AGREEMENT Should an Assistant Electrician or for that matter, any guy As of July 16, the SIU was aboard ship, be he an AB, OS, Messman, or what have you, be certified by the NLRB as the sole told to do a job by the Chief Electrician, Bosun or Steward and By AL KERR bargaining agent for the unli­ the work is one of his duties, he should do it. No sound argu­ censed personnel of the Wyan­ ment exists for a refusal. Now that the NMU has with­ gaining representative in recent dotte fleet. Now that this cer­ drawn the unfair labor charges elections. Happens A Little Too Often tification has come through, I Cities tankermen know that There have been too many instances lately where guys didn't meetings with the Wyandotte which they had filed against the the SIU is the outfit that has know their .stuff and took advantage of the fact that they are management leading to an SIU company in the Cities Service made the seamens' wages and Union men by trying to twist the incident into a Union or personal agreement will be started at once. case, the National Labor Rela­ working conditions what they are beef. Wherever possible, members witnessing gags like this should We are fully confident that tions Board will be able to go today. Not only has the Seafar­ do their best to set the guilty party straight. when the Huron and Wyandotte ahead and process our represen­ ers taken the lead in the estab­ We -all have to learn and it is up to the guy who does know agreements are finally signed tation case. In line with pro­ lishing of working conditions and the score to pitch in and help break in the guys who still need a that the crewmembers of these cessing our case, we have re­ wages, but will continue to hold little boost in learning how. two fleets will be completelj' ceived a notice from the Board the lead in the maritime field. This applies to Union education as well as job education. We satisfied that they are the best^ to the effect that a hearing will ( For the Seafarers to be able to of the SIU have a policy which we believe in—that the place in agreements on the Lakes, and be held in this case on July 28th, win the election in the Cities which Seafarers can best learn how to handle their jobs is aboard that they will set a new standard 1947. • fleet as we did in the Isthmian ship at the point of production and not in government training for other contracts to shoot at. At this hearing it will be de­ fleet, it will be necessary for the schools. We must demonstrate ihat this policy can be practicable cided as to who will be allowed membership to come forward HANNA PROGRESS as well as a principle. to vote, what date the voting and volunteer again as they did Progress is expected in the The whole thing, then, boils down to this: If a guy doesn't shall start, and whether or not then. seem to be able to handle a job he is supposed to know, lend a Hanna case from the NLRB in the voters will vote by mail or Although the men that are on hand by telling him how. On the other hand, if he isn't interested Washington. The Board has to j manually. the Cities Tankers will undoubtdecide on whether or not the in learning and pulls the old cover-up, "I'm a Union man and you The Seafarers has no doubt ly vote for the SIU, many of can't do anything about me and my job," then the quicker you Chief Steward shall be included at all that the Cities Service fleet them have questions in regards in the bargaining unit, and we take care of the character by setting him straight or unloading will vote SIU the same as the to the Union Constitution and the should have a decision on this in him from the ship, the better it will be for the Union and its mem­ Isthmian Fleet did. The men who other benefits of a Union. At the near future. bership. Rumors have it that both the are sailing the Cities Service times it is impossible for the Affects Union Hiring NMU and LSU are working like; tankers have seen the Isthmian shoreside organizers to get on The mention of so-called key ratings on board ship brings eager beavers on the Hanna fleet. ^ fleet, Huron, Wyandotte and board these ships. Therefore, it up a highly important point. Our membership, and the entire water­ However, we have it on direct several Gulf Tugboat outfits vote would be a big help to have a front knows that the SIU is one of the few unions that ships key authority from the majority of for the Seafarers to be their bar- Union man riding the ship to answer any questions of this type personnel, such as Chief Electricians and Chief Stewards, right off that may come up. the hiring board. The shipowners made a very strong effort at our "Wliy not take a run around to last negotiations to take this hard-won right away from us and the Cities Service office at 70 the negotiating committee had a hell of a tough time to keep them Pine Street, N. Y. It's on the , from doing it. The membership of the Seafarers International Union has 7th floor, to your right when you It is the natural thing and the intelligent thing, then, for us consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be get off the elevator. Don't let to support these Chief Stewards and Chief Electricians aboard ship good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear them know that you belong to after we have shipped them from our Halls. To fight for the right such as coffee percolators, linens, etc.. which are placed aboard the Union or they won't have to ship these men from the union hiring hall and then force them SlU-conlracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is. above a damn thing to do with you. to put up with some lazy bum that i-efuses to carry his end of the all. guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. "When you go, report back to load aboard ship doesn't add up. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there the organizers as to whether or We won't allow men sailing in these ratings to hardtime any by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullynot you filled out an application, SIU man. But they have responsibilities. Let's meet them half-way. fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to talked to any of the men in the Unless we follow this policy we are running the risk of having provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. hiring hall, or whether or not the company demand the right to select their own people for these These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL you heard anything about the jobs. If the njembership is interested in keeping these two im­ HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual movement of their ships. portant jobs right where they are—on the union hiring board— for his own personal use. "Violators of the membership's wel­ A few minutes now may mean they'll damn well support these men when they have a reasonable fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken more jobs on the board to choose beef aboard ship. repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. from later. Take up this point at your next shipboard meeting. Discuss Ship Cities Service! it thoroughly. SIU Membership Still Has Big Job In Cities Service Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union J:.:;,::, �THE Page Four SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 25. 1947 THANKS FROM SHIPYARD WORKERS Dirty Ship Is Pain To Crew And Officials Reuther Beats Commies In UAW Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Woricers of America Aifilialecl wiih (he Congrats of Iiiduslrial Organiiations NEW YORK REGIONAL OFFICE 1133 Broadway : New "Vork, N. Y. WAtkins 9-8952 By HARRY M. GALPHIN l!« When wc took the Enos A. Mills, Bull Lines, out of the boneyard in Charleston she was a clean ship in spite of her long lay up, but it wasn't long before she looked like she had been in the boneyard since the first World War. We made a trip to Europe and came in to New York for the payoff. Patrolman Gonzales, who handled the payoff, called the crew together and told them that there would be no payoff until the Mills was cleaned up. Most of us were heartily in agreement with Brother Gonzales and we all turned to, and in a July 10, 1947 Mr. Paul Hall, Int*l Ist ¥io« Pres. Seafarers Int*l Union of N, A. 51 Beaver St. New York 4, N. Y. Dear Paul: Tharks a lot for your fine resolution regard­ ing support of our strike by the S. I. U. Our union is fully aware of our mutual co­ operation in the past and here's hoping everything comes out alright. Here's luck, also in your present nego­ tiations, and that you make out O.K. Warning Bell Sounds: Don't Smuggle Butts Fraternally, Charles A'. Leone Reg, DiT, CALthm HARRY M. GALPHIN CC: Ross D. Blood, Nat. Sec. Treae. Thomas J. OallaKher, Org. Dir. DETROIT — President Walter Reuther, of the United Auto Workers-CIQ, won one of the ioughest battles of his labor career last weCk when a referen­ dum of UAW members voted down amalgamation with the United Farm Equipment Workcrs-CIO. The Reuther victory was con­ ceded by UFE President Grant Cakes who complained that "We cannot accept this result as au­ thentic expression of the UAW rank-and-file . . ." Rcuthor's success was seen as e sharp setback to Vice-president R. J. Thomas, and Secretaryti-easurer George Addes who has been favored by Communists for UAW president. • Reuther sup­ porters contended that the amal­ gamation proposal was a device by which the Thomas and Addes forces could pick up 450 conven­ tion votes to unseat Reuther. ~ Word has just been received from Germany that the -Captain and Second Officer of a Water­ man Lines ship were fined for trying to smuggle cigarettes into Bremen in exchange for di­ amonds. The Skipper was sen­ tenced to pay $3000 or serve a year and a half in jail, and the Mate was fined $300. It has also been learned that all seamen are searched before going ashore, and are under sur­ veillance while in Germany to prevent any thing of value leav­ ing the country. Remember, when you get into that sort of trouble, the SIU can't do you a bit of good. Even Joe Volpian, Special Services Repre­ sentative, won't be able to get that kind of log broken. short while the vessel was ship­ shape and we paid off. Above is a reproduction of a letter sent to the Union by the Industrial Union of Marine and The morning after the payoff, Shipbuilding Workers of America. CIO. thankin? us for adopting a resolution supporting their however, I stopped in the scull­ stand even before they hit the bricks a month ago. In a few past instances the SIU has assisted ery and from the filth and junk the Shipyard workers, and the best wishes of the Seafarers are behind the lUMSWA in its laying around, one would neve!present struggle with the shipyard owners. 'think the place had been clean­ ed the day before. The messroom, and scullery were terrible. I've seen some crummy ones, but this one took the cake. All the oldtimers aboard, Moon NEW YORK—For a long tiipc March 30, 1945, during a stop­ very quiet when it came to pro­ He confines himself almost ex­ Mullins, the Bosun, Patty O'Neill, the Daily Worker, organ of the page, "Not An Hour's Stoppage! tecting workers' rights from the clusively to the period between AB, and a few others turned to American communist party, has The Mines Must Be Seized!" bosses and the government dur­ 1934 and 1936; the reason for that -with a will, but below in the slandered honest union officials ing the whole course of the war. is obvious—from then on the The Montgomery Ward strik­ Stewards Department it was a because they would not allow ers, hounded on one side by Honest trade unionists know paper was constantly guilty of different story. themselves to be led around by America's number one open- by now that there is no sincerity attacking honest labor unions Aboard the Mills there were a Stalin's nose-ring. Very few, if shopper, and on the other side by in communists, and that they and whitewashing those which lot of youngsters who didn't any, did anything about it—be­ a bosses' government, found an­ would not hesitate for an in­ followed the line as set down in seem to care too much about the cause of-' the old myth that the other enemy in the communists stant to cut labor's throat if Moscow. care of the vessel. Most of them Daily Worker was a labor news­ and the Daily Worker. they thought that it would help It will be interesting to watch felt that they were aboard for paper. Pai-ty-liner Harry Bridges orr Stalin'.s policy pf world con­ what happens. If Curran wins •a pleasure jaunt, but if they were Recently, in the fight for power dered his warehousemen his suit it may set a precedent m quest sent down to a ship and found ' in the National Maritime Union, Montgomery Ward's St. Paul unit In opposition to Curran's at­ that wUl force the Daily Worker it as filthy as the Mills, they the DW has been supporting the to continue work after the CIO tack on the DW, Ferdinand would be the first ones to I'aise commies, and employing their Retail, Wholesale and Depart­ Smith, Secretary of the NMU, de­ to rely on facts, not on the hatehell. usual tactics of mud-slinging, ment Store Employes quit work. votes his July 18 column to de­ filled scrlbblings of viciously an­ It's up to us to keep our ships character a.ssassination, and out­ fending it. ti-labor, pro-Stalin writers. "CALL IT SCABBING" • clean. The Patrolman in New right untruths designed to prove York did as much as he could to that the opposition to the com­ When he was appealed to bring clean up the Mills, but we mies is trying to gain control of this practice to a halt, he re­ -shouldn't have to-be told. the union so as to wreck it. plied, "We -will handle Chicago As SIU members, we pride Cur ran has cracked back at the orders eight hours a day, call it ourselves on clean ships both paper with a suit for libel, while scabbing if you want to." while we are aboard and when at the same bewailing the fact Freedom means the right to can way," was clarified later in "Call it scabbing?" Is there we leave them for another gang, that the Daily Worker "once was pay starvation wages. the hearing. If a man went to anything else to call it? a paper which carried truthful so let's get together and bring So said a liberty-loving mem­ a public sale, he safd, and bought The Daily Worker jumped statements on unions." in a clean ship that will be no Curran easily forgets or glosses right into that one. In story after ber of the Congress of the United an article cheaply it was his headache to us, the Patrolman or over the way the DW has con­ story, the M-W strikers were States in a subcommittee hear­ right and he added: "If he hires the next crew. sistently attacked labor when it called scabs, and the government ing a few days before the na­ a worker cheap, that's the Amer­ was advised to treat them as tion — and the Congress — cele­ ican way of doing it." was the commie line to do so. brated the signing of the DecSchwabe's definition of free­ such. MINERS REMEMBER lai-ation of Independence. dom was made in response to a The record is long and filthy. Note to- Arthur Thompson, The congressman. Representa­ question put to him repeatedly Can anyone have forgotten The commies and their anti-la­ F. Curls, and other LOG con­ tive Schwabe, a Republican from by Rep. Arthur Klein of New how, during . the coal miners' bor paper backed President tributors: Sorry, but timely Missouri — was arguing against York. Klein asked if "freedom strikes, the commie paper ran Roosevelt's plan to draft labor, material forced us to hold inci-easing the minimum wage meant the right to pay starva­ even though all non-CP elements columns of abuse against the your stuff over, but they will miners and their leader, John L. of organized labor had denoun­ from 40 to 60 cents an hour, say­ tion wages?" appear very shortly. How "If you put it that way, yes," Lewis. ced it; they advocated retaining ing that it was against the about more? — The Editors. answered Schwabe, who believes Well, the miners haven't for­ the "no-strike" pledge even aftef "American way". His conception of the "Ameri­ in the "American way." gotten the DW Jieadline on the war was over; and they were Commie Sheet Has Had Lang AntHaber Retard Congressman Defines Freadem: 'Right Te Pay Starvation Wages' To Our Contributors A �r Friday, July 25. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Hall In Mobile Is Center Of A Growing Port Leff, Cal Tanner, Mobile Port Agent. Cal is an oldtimer in the Union and did an outsanding job organizing during the Isthmian campaign. At the last convention of the SIU. he was elected a Vice-President of the International. Mobile is a busy Port, and under the able di­ rection of Brother Tanner, things run smoothly all the lime. Hard at work dispatching men to ships is Bobby Jordan, Dispatcher. Bobby also helps out as a Patrolman when the need arises. Shipping is good in Mobile, and it keeps Bobby on the run keeping the vessels crewed up. Above is a picture of the special meeting called to give the news that the Seafarers had been certified in the Isthmian bargaining election. More than 400 members were present, most called off ships in the harbor, and the Hall rocked with cheers and applause when the news was announced by Agent Tanner. Present also at that meeting were Director of Organization Paul Hall, and Gulf Area Organizer Lindsey Williams, At the close of the meeting, the men who had volunteered to sail Isthmian under low wages and poor conditions were called forward to ro;eive the thanks of their Brother members. These men, and men like them in every Port, were the ones responsible for bringing': Isthmian under the Seafarers banner, and to them goes the credit, for making Isthmian SIU, too. I "iV This is what the Dispatch Board looks like from out front. The above picture was taken during an hourly call, and shows Seafarers throwing in their cards for jobs they want. In true democratic fashion, the man who has been registered longest has,first crack at the jobs that come up. However, with ship­ ping booming, no man has to stay on the beach for a long timfr unless he wants to. Charley Kimball, one of the Patrolmen (behind the counter) discusses a beef with Brother Wilford Tracy. Left out of the. pictures on this page, are Doorman Whitey Lewis and Patrolman Jeff Morrison, both of whom just didn't stay put long enough ' for. the LOG,photographer to get. a- shot. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 25. 1947 Organize Non-Union Outfits Now, Or Suffer When Shipping Slumps By EDDIE HIGDON PHILADELPHIA — Since July to fire the bullets at th«! bigwigs, 2 we have had 29 ships in here, to help undo what they have albut few payoffs. Where we did ready done to labor, have a payoff, all beefs werej The beef of the week was a settled right on the ship, at the Brother who called into the Hall point of production. Here's the and stated that he was an Oiler listing of the scows which have and that he turned the steam off touched here so far this month: | on deck as the Deck Engineer SS Steel Navigator, Aram was ashore. He asked whether Pothier, Clyde L. Seavey, Rider or not he was entitled to be paid Silence this week from the By SONNY SIMMONS Victory and Steelmaker, all Islh- for this work, Branch Agents of the follow­ mian. I He further stated that the Deck TAMPA — During the past for the good ship SS Florida. ing ports: SS Joseph Hews, Cape Breton, Engineer told him whoever turnfew days shipping slowed down She is scheduled to go into dryBenjamin Williams, Edith, and cd steam on or off the deck JACKSONVILLE a bit, and a damn good thing too, dock the last of October or the Evelyn, Bull Lines. | would be paid for it. since our shipping list is almost first of November, and we hope MONTREAL SS Grange Victory, Cornell I informed the man that if the completely used up. Waterman to be able to keep her running SAVANNAH Victory, Belgium Victory, Al- Deck Engineer was ashore and has taken three Victories off tlie with a full crew until at least CLEVELAND fred Moore, and Columbia Vic- he was told to shut the steam off coastwise run, so now shipping then. tory. Waterman. jdcck, that he, the Oiler, was enBUFFALO will stay at a normal pace. BEEFS GALORE SS John Weyorhauser, Robin titled to, be paid for it. SAN FRANCISCO For a long time we have,been Hood, Robin Tuxford, and MaRight before he hung up, howThe last trip the Patrolman BALTIMORE beefing about not having a pay­ rine Runner, Robin Lines. ever, he asked what union was made to the Florida, he found GALVESTON off in the Port, and last week SS Baylor Victory, Hattieburg he talking to. I answered, "This more beefs than on all the pre­ our wishes were granted when MARCUS HOOK Victory, and Birmingham Vic- is the SIU, and a damn good vious times put together. Every­ the SS Ora Ellis, Waterman, tory, American Hawaiian Lines. Union.' SAN JUAN thing was ironed out finally, and blew, in from a five-month trip. "Oh,' he said meekly, "I am a Besides these mentioned above. everybody made happy. This TOLEDO After waiting all this time, the we had a bunch of tankers drop member of the NMU and I man Keys is a hard guy to do ASHTABULA ship paid off at midnight that thought I was contacting my own in here in transit. business with, but we managed same day. union hall." The aeadline for port re­ to get things squared away. COAL MOVING SOON The ship was in good shape, Since we have to cut down to ports, monies due. CICM is Shipping has been slow in re­ however, with a typical SIU crew making only one trip per month the Monday proceeding pub­ gards to payoffs and the few on her. All beefs were settled to the ship, things will be a ships coming in for annual in­ lication. While every effort where they had come up — on litle tougher to handle, but with spections have not been able to the ship — and overtime was will be made to use in the ™ T. of Delegates on the get repairs due to the shipyard settled the same way. It was iri •.> , , current issue material re­ „ 1 . ,., Florida, it s a sure bet that they " strike. Within the next week, a pleasure to payoff a scow like -will be able to keep the situa­ ceived after that date, space however, we think things will that with all hands sober and tion well under control. commitments generally do pick up and shipping will be not a slip up. These men are strictly on the back to normal. not permit us to do so. We are still having trouble ball, and they never pass up a By EINAR NORDAAS Most of the ships were in getting ABs and Blackgang men chance to cooperate with the transit and most of our shipping DULUTH — There are a few officials. was replacements for these Lakes carriers who The fish are biting and the transit ships. Since the miners ^^j^k that the Taft-Hartley Act beer is cold at Drew's Fishing have gone back to work, it looks ,,,35 j^g^ go they could Camp. Our Patrolman went up like coal will be moving pretty on the seamen who there Sunday and caught 57 soon and this being the case, I g^ii these ships for a living, stump knockers. It was raining believe Philly business will pick time the least beef comes By HERBERT JANSEN that day, but the way the fish up soon. I yp^ some bucko gets the bright were biting, a fellow couldn't CHICAGO — During the past The writer has put in seven i^ea to threaten the crew witn concerned, the NMU is finished tell whether it was raining or week, shipping in this Port has months on the beach, made the the T-H law row. None of the unorganized not. picked up a little. Altogether we Union Hall every morning at ^hose characters better wise Lakes seamen want this bank­ ANTI-LABOR CANDIDATE eight and left every night, at ^p -j-hey work for a living too. .shipped: 7 ABs, 9 Firemen, 4 rupt outfit. Coalpassers, 16 Stewards, 2 Cooks five, six days a week, and be-.^nd that same Slave Law might Hardly a day pa.s.ses, but what Our esteemed Mayor has come lieve me, I would have been used against them unless they and 2 OS, up to date. NMUers as well as unorganized j out with the announcement that Paying her usual visit was the Lakes seamen flock into this .he will run for reelection. For very glad to take an unorganized a solid front with the unliMidland ship, SS Carmi Thomp­ hall, asking about SIU member-, his platform, he is using the censed seamen against the shipson. Among the missing was the ship, and how they can become ] record he built up in the past Let this be a warning to you owners.. tardy book members. If we don't] Saturday and Sunday overtime Tanker Westcoat, and she was a members of the SIU, with the four years. crew up these unorganized ships jg practically unheard of on those steady Chicago customer all last SIU taking over their ships. This record consists mainly of and get them under contract, wejghips, and many men would flock year. The SS Michigan is just Response to the Seafarers or­ using the Police Department as will see the day that we will re-j j^to the SIU if is wasn't for some rbout ready for her crew now, ganizing drive on the Lakes has a. strikebreaking agency. Both gret that we didn't sail and or­ cock-and-bull stories that are be­ and will be in operation within been so good that a number of the SIU and the Teamsters were ganize them. znen on NMU contracted ship.^ fouled up by the police on his ing passed around. One story is two 'weeks. Let's get together and sail these that we are charging enormous The D&C ship, SS City of have been sending in pledge cards orders. ships. Cleveland 111, was also in Port. for the SIU. They're fed up with initiation fees. The Chief of Police, "Machine Reports are that this is the only that phony outfit, and want the Gun" Eddings, is also running For the benefit of all who are HOT AND HEAVY Port she ever hits on time. Some lob security and union represen­ for Sheriff. If these two phonies The Taft-Hartley Act seems to misinformed, wc would like to rumormonger claimed that it'.s tation that only an SIU contract are elected, then things will be­ come up for very heated discus­ clarify the whole matter; Since because the C III boys want to can bring to them. come even tougher for labor sions of late; in fact, it becomes the beginning of the 1947 sea­ hit those North Clark Street We have only one word for down here. so heated at times that it is be- son, we have not charged any initiation fee whatsoever. A full spots and gurgle some of that these disgusted NMUers, and that There are some damn good Book is issued for the first good old Chicago brew. We won­ is to clean out the commie hot- men running against the antider? ' month's dues. shots, rid their organization of labor ticket; one candidate car­ Saw a recent article in the the bickering politicos who are My advice to any one who is ries a card in the Plumbers mixed up is to come into any NMU's propaganda sheet, the always quarreling among them­ Union, the other is a strictly Hall in the Great Lakes District Pilot, where they are sounding selves, and prepare for the day union contractor. Stumping is off about conditions on SIU ships. when the SIU will be the only and get the score. hot and heavy, and these men This is really a laugh. Here's the union on the Lakes for unlicensed have a good chance to beat MTC MEETS NMU criticizing the SIU, and seamen. That day is not far off. Mayor Hixon and company. JUSTTALK/NG I The Maritime Council had its they have sorne of the worst con­ OMHOWTOBeATj regular meeting at the Superior ditions on the Lakes on their THETAFr-HARruy Labor Temple on July 15, and it own contracted ships! UW/ I v/as well attended considering It's common knowledge on the that- many delegates take their Lakes that the NMU contracted The membership of the Seafarers International Union has vacations at this time, ships have the worst conditions consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be coming dangerous between men' Among the subjects discussed of any ships, with the exception good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear . of opposite views. However, to was the drive to organize the un- of some of the unorganized com­ such as coffee percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard date the only action being taken organized. Every Delegate pres- panies. SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above against this measure by these ent pledged his support in all How can any of. the NMU poall, guilty of a. malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare!, arguing militants' is the fact that ways possible. Our next meet- liticos find time to take up any ^Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there they want to batter each other ing will be held in Ashland, Wis- beefs for the members when they by accident. They are 4here because of the Union's successfullyconsin, on August 10. around. spend most of their time fight­ fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts arid to I believe that the best way Shipping has been good up ing among themselves and push­ provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. for our Union to handle this is here at the head of the Lakes, ing the party line? These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL a voluntary assessment—one like' and we expect it to continue, The NMU has reached such a HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual the $2.00 SIU assessment and this With hot weather at the lower state of disintegration that it's for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ being the case instead of chew­ end of the Lakes, our turnover only a question of time before fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken ing each other up in an argu- should stay okay for quite some this outfit is finished on the repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. naenJ, you will have ammunition time to come. Lakes. As far as organization is Tampa Shipping Back To Normal NO NEWS ? ? Just As Shipping List Empties 1-Month's Dues Gets SIU Book On Great Lakes NMU Is Finished On The Lakes, Its Members Fiocking To The SIU Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union �Friday, July 25, m7 THE New Orleans Ready To Back SlU Negotiators READY SEAFARERS FOR DAVY LOG JONES Page Seven Weather Is Hot, But Labor Keeps Cool In Port Of Norfolk By RAY WHITE By EARL SHEPPARD NEW ORLEANS —The Broth­ ers here in this Port are prepared to hit the bricks to back up the demands of our Negotiating Committee. The last meeting here made that very clear when they went on record as being heartily in ac­ cord with Committee's proposals of a 5 per cent wage increase, two weeks vacation with pay, and overtime for all Departments for holidays in port and at sea. With black smoke hurtling high into the air, the blazing schooner looks just about ready to go down. And go down she ^id, but not before the crew of the Robert Hart was able to take the crewmembers off. It was a heroic rescue at sea, in the best Seafarers tradition. They also agreed to let the working rules stand as they are until September 30, 1948. NORFOLK — At the present time the weather is plenty hot down here, but the labor situa­ tion is calm. Not only for us, but for the other unions in this section. The crewmembers of the SS Robert W. Hai't, Waterman, had CJ hot time recently, but every­ thing came out okay. The Hart went to the rescue of a burning schooner, and took the entire ticw off just before the schooner v/ent under. It was touch and go for a while, but the expert .'•eamanship of our men was the big factor in the rescue. Shipping is .still booming in all three departments. The Dis- Any attempt made by the op­ erators to take away the con­ ditions which we won the hard way should be met with economic action at the point of production.! The Brothers are very serious about that, and they mean to strike to protect the provisions of our SIU contracts. The way we sum it up in these parts -is that the operators are attempting to use the Taft-Hart­ ley Act to blackjack our Com­ mittee into making concessions that would be distasteful to the entire membership of the Sea­ farers. That doesn't go down so good, and if the Negotiating Comrhittee gives the high sign, we will be organized to give the ship­ owners a hard time. CREWS COOPERATE It is, therefore, impossible for a Patrolman to be present at every sign-on. However, to as'^ure the membership of their rights, and to see to it that no ship leaves here improperlystored. the Union has an agree­ ment with all companies that if a ship is not .stored to the satis­ faction of the Delegates and the crew, the crew will be signed off articles by mutual consent. This has not happened to date, and in events where the Patrol­ man couldn't make a ship, the Delegates have done good jobs in keeping everything in order. In paying off ships, I have no t'ced that there is less perform­ ing. I think that the LOG has o'one a lot to help curb the situa­ tion by making public to the membership the facts, and also warning what happens to guys who insist on throwing their weight around. KEEP IT UP I have one recommendation, and that is for the LOG to con­ tinue the good work, and to keep BLOODSUCKERS The Taft-Hartley Act came in for considerable discussion, and it was the concensus of opinion that the Slave Law will play in­ to the hands of the parasites who are thirsting for union blood. Be­ fore they get any of our blood, they will have to battle us, down to the last man. patchc-r has quite a time filling the rated job.s, but so far we have managed to keep them sailing on time. Nine SIU .^hips have paid off here in the last two v/eeks, andi twice that number have called in transit. Most of the latter sign foreign articles here. This cre­ ates a bit of a problem for us since we have only one Patrol­ man, plus myself, to cover the entire waterfront. These men, crewmembers of the SS Robert W. Hart, Waterman, went to the rescue of the burning schooner shown above. Using their skill to good advantage, they were able to get the crew off before the schooner sank. These pictures were sent in from Norfolk, and the LOG Editors are sorry that no names accompanied the pictures. HAVE A SPOT OF TEA, 6ROTRERSP Slow Week Ends, Boston Now Hums With Activity Shipping is very good,* especial­ ly in the Deck and Engine De­ partments. Any Brothei-s who By JOHN MOGAN find it a little tough to get out in the other ports can come down BOSTON — After a \'t-ry slow here and catch a scow to the week in this port, things have land of those curvaceous South started popping again, and it ap­ American Senoritas, down San­ pears that we will still see plenty tos and Buenos Aires way. of activity for the rest -of the I'd like to close with a little month. poem. It may be a feeble at­ The scows paying off in this tempt, but it sums up how ef­ area were the SS Waco.sta, Wa­ fective the Taft-Hartley Act will terman, which came in with onlv be if a union uses its economic- three overtime beefs, all of which strength. 'vere taken up and settled by An ode,Jo the Taft-Hartley Bill Brother Jim Sweeney in short or­ der; the SS Horace See, Libei'ty It probably will live until tanker, which also paid off very It runs up against ole John L's clean; the SS Wolf Creek, which will. paid off in Portland; and the SS Yarmouth, which has settled down now so that the turnover in the crev/ is practically negli­ gible; and the six excursion Reports have been coming .^-teamers, "which pay off twico in citing dirfy deals given a month. seamen by several laundries, In transit were the usual West which profess to "cafer to Coast American Hawaiian and men of the sea." Luckenbaeh scows, the Water­ Roland Velasco of Ihe SS man Pan-Atlantic ships, and a Arch Hopkins reports that couple of Isthmians which were Ungar's Laundry of St. John, covered completely and found to N. B., picks up laundry "pe in excellent condition. aboard ships in thai port, Keep Your Shirt On with the promise that it will returned by the weekend. The promise is never lived up to. "They don't say., in which year it will be returned," says Velasco, warning Seafarers to keep their laundry out of Ungar's hands. r.. . The next week starts off with a bang—a tanker payoff sched­ uled for early Monday morning; the SS Wesleyan Victory, also arriving Monday to payoff and crew up; and an Isthmian from the Far East to cover. This plus other miscellaneous -stuff will keep us jumping. Even though Waterman has announced that they intend to discontinue calling For a long time ctrlfain issues at the Port of Boston on their have been kicked around quite Pan-American run, it seems that Ireely, and of a necessity Broth'.-r the Port wiU be busier than ever. Shuler had to co.me here to sur­ vey the lay-out. This he did. J. P. VISITS BOSTON and at the meeting he addressed The last regular business meet­ the membership, giving them the ing of the Branch was enlivened background of all the inter-port beefing. He made specific recommen­ dations as to the economy pro­ gram, and spoke tn length as to the importance of keeping har­ mony within the Union. His talk was well-received by all hands, and his presence here for the meeting will go far to-, ward eliminating further bick­ ering among officials. giving the membership the low down on performers and g,ashounds. • This Union does not uphold any member who gets gassed up misses his watches. It works hardships on other Brothers when this happens, and any­ body who continues this prac­ tice will wind up on charges, with a damn good chance of los­ ing "his book. The same thing applies to men who wait until payoff day to get drunk, and then try to give the boarding Patrolman a bad time. It's a wise SIU member who It Wiis a hot night in Boston sees which way the wind is blow­ on metding night, and it was ing, and straightens himself out gratifying to everyone present before it is too late. by the presence of J. P. Shuler, to have the Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer. make the motion (which was car­ ried unanimously) to have fans installed in the hall. - All Departments When your ship docks, it is a good idea lo have a list of necessary repairs to give to the Patrolman. This will help in letting the company know exactly what has to be done lo get ihe ship in tip­ top condition. Seafarers don't have to sail heat-up ships. Do your pari to make every ship a clean, well kept vessel. Chief Stewards When the SS Pipe Springs was in here, the boys took up a col­ lection of $13.27 for the Brothers in the Brighton Marine Hospital. That's the spirit! At this writing, we have just been notified that an unexpected payoff will also take place on Monday—the SS Peter Helms, a Pope & Talbot scow with an SIU dfeck crew. And so to work, with all the good intentions in the world to produce another literary spasm for the next issue. If your requisition is cut, or if the food is not up to par. notify all three Delegates ai once so that the ship will not sail until the matter has been straightened out. It is the responsibility of ihe Steward to check the stores before the ship sails, and any complaints made far at sea won't do the crew any good if they have to eat short rations or poor food. �TBE SEAFARERS Page Eighl Form Provides Easy Way Of Keeping Shipboard Records LOG Leaves Post By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—A new form to I It was this blast that took the make departmental records uni­ life of Ed Bolehala, who had form on all ships has just been served his Union well as an run off by the Union. Distribu­ j volunteer organizer in the Isth­ tion is already under way and mian drive. Among the beefs settled here all Delegates will have copies was the one aboard the Los An­ very soon. geles tanker Newberg. This ship The new form provides a is going into lay-up status, and simple method of keeping a rec­ was supposed to have paid off ord of the men in each depart­ last Friday, July 18. No dough ment and shows at a glance their was available on that day and standing in the Union. the payoff was postponed until Spaces are provided for mem­ Saturday. bers' names, Book numbers, dates It was the same story on Sat­ to which dues and assessments urday; "No cash." The payoff are paid at the time of sign-on, was put over until Monday, the -and the date each member will crew meanwhile getting a small pay to at the payoff. draw. These new forms will be filled On Monday, the men were in by each Department Delegate paid off, but only up to mid­ at the first shipboard meeting. night of the previous Friday, the Thus, he will have the name of, original date set for payment. and know the score on, every We immediately contacted the man in his department. company. The result: All hands At the payoff, the forms are , were paid up to midnight Mon­ to be given to the Patrolman, day. who will then be able to see the status of each member at a glance. Time and effort will be saved all around. Friday. July 25. 1947 Seafarers, Mine Workers Prove United Membership Cannot Lose By FRED FARNEN "Smiling" Bill Higgs. Night Dispatcher in the Port of New York, who recently resigned his job to ship out as Second Stew­ ard on the Alcoa Cavalier. Bill is a real SIU oldtimer. and had quite a hand in making this Union as strong as it is today. DETROIT—Since the opening of navigation on the Lakes this Spring, the SIU has more than proven that it is the only active union on the Great Lakes which is fighting the battle of all sea­ men to secure the best possible wages, overtime, hours and con­ ditions in the industry. SIU gains made through direct j negotiations with the passengei and sandboat operators have given Seafarers sailing on these ships the highest wage scale for seamen any place in the world. Since then, the agreemdht reached with the Midland Steam­ ship Lines on wages has given the men sailing Midland .ships the highest wage scale on any bulk freighters." Now negotiations are under way with both Huron Transpor­ tation Company and the Wyan­ dotte Transportation Company. We expect that the results of these negotiations will set a new The Patrolmen Say.. EARLY PICK-UPS It has been called to our at­ tention that some Delegates have been picking the members' books aboard ship far in advance of the time it is necessary. Aside from the fact that the Delegate then has to safe-keep every book for a good part of Busy Organizing MOBILE — In the last two weeks this port has been boom­ ing. I wonder if it's ever going jto slow up — not that we want it to. Any book man that comes into the port of Mobile won't have to worry about spending his time In a gin mill or park, as he can take a ship the day he registers. The Patrolmen here have been working along with the Agent organizing the Marine Allied Workers, We have made con­ siderable progress. The first thing we did along the.se lines i was to bring all tug boats under the MAW charter. These riggers hold meetings every Monday, and everything is going along in good SIU style. We paid off the Del Valle. Mississippi, on July 7th, and I never met a better bunch of fellows — all sober and willing to aid the Patrolman in any way they could. These fellows took up a collection of $50 for our Brothers in the sanitarium at Fort Stanton. Things like this prove that sea­ men are the best people and are always willing to help a ship­ mate. Whitey Lewis Ship-Shape NEW YORK — The Mirabeau B. Lamarr was ship-shape from stem to stern when she pulled the trip, this procedue is wrong into this port* last week for the for another reason. payoff. Manned by a heads-up When ships arrive in port, crew of Seafarers, the Lamarr many members wish to go up presented no problems at pay­ to the Union HaUs before the off time. The boys aboard are payoff. They cannot do so, if the a credit to the Union. Delegates are in possession of Besides being a capable bunch, their books. the ciew was very cooperative. Delegates are, therefore, urged There were no beefs; not even to pick up the books just prior one hour of overtime was dis­ to the payoff, at which time puted. they hand them over to the Pa­ The Lamarr lads didn't forget trolman making the ship. The Taft-Hartley Act is a their less fortunate Brothers, SHIPPING IS GOOD catch-all piece of legislation, either. They turned over a do­ Shipping and business in this j and since the Editors of the LOG nation to be distributed among port remained active this w^ek are not lawyers we're not sure 'Seafarers in the Hospitals, and prospects for the coming what the score is now. on boy- j Jim Drawdy week indicate a mild boom. In I cotts. But one thing we are sure Walter Siekmann fact, plenty of tankers are ex­ of, and that is that no good union ' \ A A pected in here during the next man will use products of a comT?n Till Tuesday two weeks. ! pany that uses unfair labor prac­ New York Patrolmen haven't tices against its employes. NEW YORK — There's an old had a chance to cool their heels I The R. J. Reynolds Company, adage that goes something like due to the steady pace in. mak­ makers of Camels Cigarettes, had "Neither a borrower nor a lend­ ing payoffs, sign-ons and visiting a strike a few weeks ago, and or­ er be," and I find it a good one ships throughout the harbor. So ganized labor promptly started to follow. Of coui'se, there are if you see one of these Patrol­ switching to other brands. The times when a man is caught men with his feet smoking and economic pressure was too much short and needs a little boost talking to himself, you'll know and soon the company settled. until payoff time. the reason. Put now comes the joker. Ten Lately, however, a lot of men All beefs on ships that came in days after settlement, 500 of the have been having trouble on this week were settled at the workers were let out on the various ships when crewmembers payoff. In addition, the beefs of grounds that their jobs had been borrow money during the course the Newhall Hills crew, which given to scabs. That's a lockout, of a trip, which they intend to was repatriated to New York this in any man's language. [pay back when the ship .pays week, were squared away right So we're not asking you to boy­ off. here shortly after their arrival. cott Camels, but there isn't any j • The joker is that when the The tanker is still in an Eng­ law that can force you to smoke day for paying off comes, the lish yard undergoing repairs to I them. Maybe by walking a -mile borrower isn't aboard. Instead, the damage caused by a terrific away from a Camel, organized the guy usualjy makes it his explosion, when she was rammed labor can force this rich com­ business to pay off at the Com­ by a small craft in the English pany to deal from the top of the missioner's Office, thus beating deck for a change. Channel. the lender out of his dough. ELECTION COMING The port of Mobile now has 14 tugs under SIU charter, the crews of which average from 75 to 100 per week. We have also petitioned the NLRB for an election covering all riggers in the Waterman repair yard which will mean from 50 to 75 jobs. Camek Bars 500After Strike There isn't much that a Patrol­ man can do with this type of a beef as it is a personal matter between the lender and the borrower, but there is plenty the crew could do to such a parasite. Remember, we all work for a living, and none of us is obli­ gated to support one another while we are employed. Before lending a five spot or a ten, stop for a minute, think twice before you dig deep. Make sure the guy putting the bite on you is i-eliable and can be counted upon to live up to his promise. There is no reason why you should suffer just because some guy takes advantage of your generosity. So, in a nutshell, the old adage "neither a lender nor a borrower be," is still a good one. I sure wish I coqld practice what I preach, but you can bet I'll sure try like hell. Louis Goffin high in take-home pay for these new SIU * members sailing the self uhloaders. Only through the complete co­ operation of the entire SIU mem­ bership have these gains been made, and it should prove to all Great Lakes seamen the neces­ sity of joining the SIU and tak­ ing an active part in bringing SIU conditions and wages to all Lakes seamen. UMW LESSON The recent outstanding gains made by John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers Union should prove to the entire labor world that a strong union can win out against tremendous odds —as long as the members stick together one hundred percent, and put up a strong fight to win their legitimate demands. Enormous pressure in the form of propagandized public opinion, press, radio and government an­ tagonism failed to stop the Mine Workers from securing the best contracts they ever signed. Let us seamen on the Great Lakes learn our lesson from the example set by the Mine Work­ ers. They achieved their victory through the unity and solidarity of their membership, and proved beyond any doubt that such strength can win out any time it lines up in a just cause. On the Lakes, the SIU is the only union that has set a goal for the seamen, and then gone out and won that goal. When­ ever the SIU sets up a program for the seamen, we have the strength to go out and win that program.^ We won the 44 hour week for the passenger boats, the 40 hour week for the sandboats, and the 40 hour week for the bulk car­ riers. Wage gains were also won along with hour gains. All of these were firsts on the Lakes. , The SIU sets the pace, and others follow. Why not join the SIU on the Lakes and become a part of the greatest maritime union on the continent of North America? Be a leader, not a follower. Join the SIU today! Huron Seamen Help Committee In Drawing Up Union Contract By LINDSEY WILLIAMS ALPENA—The city of Alpena I Certainly, the SIU can be is really one of the friendliest, proud to have as clean-cut a most hospitable, small cities it's , group as the Huron and Wyan­ ever been my pleasure to vi.sit. dotte seamen as additions to the After coming up here with Paul SIU membership ranks. These Warren to spend a couple of men fit right in with the fighting days on Union business, it seem­ traditions of the Seafarers. They ed as though I'd known most of have proved that they have what these people for a couple of it takes when the chips are years or mOre. That's the way down, and that they'll fight for they make you feel—strictly at their union—the SIU ! home—in Alpena. A second meeting is scheduled We came to Alpena to meet with the Huron management for some of the crewmembers off Monday, July 28, and negotia­ the Huron .ships, study their tions will be completed just as working conditions, and find out soon as possible thereafter. what they wanted in the way Wages should be on a level with of contract demands from the the Midland scale which is the Huron management. highest on the Lakes today. _ As a result of meeting with All in all, it won't be long now these men and talking over their before Huron seamen have the mutual problems, it was com­ benefits and protection of an SIU paratively easy to sit down and contract giving them the same draft our proposed agreement for high wages, standards, working Huron as we had a much clearer picture of Huron conditions after and living conditipns as other talking things over with the Seafarers now enjoy under SIU crewmembers. contracts. �Friday. July 25. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine AroundThe Great LakesWith The Seafarers A Great Lakes Seafarer points to the announced results of the Wyandotte election shortly after posting on the bulletin board of the Cleveland Hall. Of course, it was a Seafarers victory, and marked the second in as many elections. Notice the copy of the LOG posted on the right side, announcing SIU certifi­ cation as the bargaining agent for unlicensed Isthmian seamen. On the Lakes, the SIU is looked upon as the only organization capable of bringing better wages and conditions to the men employed on those ships. i . That s a nice Hall the Great Lakes District of the Seafarers International Union maintains in Cleveland, located at 1014 E. St. Clair Street. In front of the Hall are. left to right. Paul Warren, Great Lakes Assistant Organizational Director, and Stanley Wares. Cleveland Port Agent. As in other SIU Halls, literature and copies of the LOG are available to Union Brothers and to those who want to find out about the advantages of membership in the Seafarers. Ouite a number of men come into the Hall for information each week. While wandering along the Detroit waterfront, the LOG photographer snapped this pic­ ture of an old three masted derelict, the J. T. Wing, right, docked near the foot of West Grand Boulevard, with the Ambassador Bridge to Canada in the background. Rumor has it that the NMU organizers are so disgusted at not winning anything on the Lakes that they are thinking of trying to get the Wing. » » » After the result of the Wyan­ dotte election was made known. Organizer Paul Warren con­ gratulated the men who had done a fine job in making the victory possible by their work on the SS Conneaut. Shot on the left shows, left to right. V/arren. Elzie Wicker, Joseph Lawrence, and John Rottaris. Brother Rottaris' nickname is Curly, and it's not hard to un­ derstand why. i- ft X One of the D&C cruise ships on the Great Lakes, the Greater Deiroit, disembarking passen­ gers at Detroit after completing B voyage. She's manned by SIU crswmembers just like her four sister ships—the Eastern Stales, Western States, City of Clovelsnd III, end the City of Detroit III. It's a busy scene rs t.he passengers leave after h.nving enjoyed a cooling cruise on a luxurv ship. But aboard ship there is no confusion as the experienced SIU crew secures the vessel and starts getting preprved for another voyage. That's the advantage of hav­ ing Seafarer.? who know their jobs, and who carry them out in a seamanlike manner. XXX ii&i- v �N. THE Page Ten SEAFARERS Friday, July 25. 1947 LOG SHIPS' MIMUTCS AMD MEWS Harmony Between Captain SS Strong Back; Rudder Damaged And Crew Sparks Trip On Off England Delayed Ship 2 Months Isthmian's Rider Victory All hands heaved a long pent-up sigh of relief when the SS Caleb Strong finally put in at New Orleans for the payoff recently. Out nearly four months on what was originally to have been a seven or eig'it weeks trip to Bremen, Germany, the Strong piled up an eventful log of untoward incidents, highlight of which was a har1owing period in heavy seas without the use of her rudder. On the fourth day of the op­ Also, by the time the ship pull­ eration, the tug's wire parted and ed in the records showed that a new hawser wire was bent on one crewmember had been en- and towing was resumed. Next gaged, one had been married, one i the Dexterous radioed for had died, and the wife of another j assistance, stating she was inhad given birth. The strong men gf making sufficient of the Caleb Strong had quite a headway with the tow. Wqrd lime of it. was received on the Strong that Story of the Strong's rude rud­ the Turmoil, England's largest der was gleaned from a carefully tug, was being dispatched to the kept log of one of the crewmem- scene, She made it two days later. bers, Joseph (Windy) Walsh. j STORY STARTS i BOTH TUGS AT WORK Both tugs took up the towing 'With orders to call at Bremen that were later changed to read job, halted once while the DexEmden, the Caleb Strong cleared j terous threw another line aboard New York April 9. She dis-lto replace one that had parted, charged 8400 tons of grain in the Progress was good for four days, German port one week later. On the vessels averaging close to 150 ^ April 16 the coastwise pilot was miles per day. put off at Dover, England, and There were no further inci­ the ship headed for New York. dents and on May 10, the Strong The trouble that was to keep tied up in the harbor at Liver­ the vessel out at sea almost two pool to await her turn in drymonths longer started April 21, dock. A week later she was when Brother Galindez, AB, re­ shifted to Langton Graving Dock ported to the Second Mate that No. 1. It was June 13 before all the Strong was not properly an­ repairs were completed but next day the Caleb Strong was bound swering her rudder. for the States. . Examination revealed that the Capt. Hewlett is reported to lower half of the countered rud­ have greatly pleased with the der was jammed "hard left," work done by the Strong's Deck while the upper section was an­ Gang. He said the men had done swering the helm. The Strong's master, Capt. C. H. Hewlett then "a marvelous job is tying up the lows so quickly," according to radioed London for assistance. Brother Walsh. Previously it l.ad been er­ At the payoff in New Orleans roneously reported that the skip­ July 2 all hands, except the Deck per had sent an SOS, then can­ Engineer and one Ordinary, sign­ celled it. No SOS was sent be­ ed off for a short breathing per­ cause the Strong was never in iod. great danger and the skipper's message, directed to the Water­ man Steamship Corporation's ALL SET TO London office, merely asked that a tug be sent. Final Dispatch The recent deaths of two Sea­ farers—James Powers and Wil­ liam B. McAboy—were reported to the Log this week. Brother Powers, a retired book member who had sailed as FOW, died in the Marine Hospital. Sto­ len Island, N. Y. on July 7. Born Oct. 12, 1916, Powers had teen a Union member since Feb­ ruary 1945, wfien he joined in the Port of New York* He held Book No. 41035. He is survived by his mother, who resides in Bridgeport, Conn. Information from the Balti­ more branch said that Brother McAboy died suddenly at sea on July 4. Burial took place at sea. McAboy was in good standing in the Union. Surviving are his wife, Inga; a son, Edward A., and a daughter, Virginia. The family resides at 2831 Sunset Drive, Baltimore, Md. J. 4. Seafarer John G. Riley of the SlU Great Lakes District died last week in the Chicago Ma­ rine Hospital. Known as "Bur­ goo Scotty," he had been in ill-health for some tirne. Dur­ ing the early part of this year he was aboard the SS Wescoat and aided greatly in the Great Lakes organizational drive. SHOVE OFF FARALLON TO RESCUE The day after the rudder be­ came fouled up, word was re­ ceived on the Strong that the' Moran tug Farallon and her crew» of Seafarers were on the way. Nothing further was heard until] April 24. The Farallon had been' severely damaged in the heavy seas and had sent out an SOS herself. Then the British tug Dexterous was reported on the way to the Strong, which by this time had drifted some 90 miles. Radio contact was established with the Dexterous and five days later she pulled alongside the Strong. Her first two shots missed but the third one landed her line successfully on the hap­ less Waterman ship. Liverpool, England, 1100 miles away was the destination as the tug and her' tow set out. The tug strained and her towline creaked as high winds and heavy seas buffeted the two ves­ sels. Progress was slow. The lower half of the Strong's rud­ der which had been jammed was now missing. Members of the SIU-SUP Deck Gang aboard the SS Carls­ bad relax a moment to allow Seafarer Lester J. Moore to "shoot" a picture. The men had just finished pulling in the lines at Hoboken. New Jersey. Moments later the Carlsbad was under way on her South American trip. Explaining winter gear men are wearing. Brother Moore writes, "it was very cold when this photo was taken. Rather, the crow was loud in At one time or another most Seafarers find a ship that has a I;its praise of the officers who. in­ topflight gang of olTicers, and, stead of giving the men a hard strangely enough, that goes for time, worked with them in close vessels-of the oft-cursed Isthmian cooperation and harmony. The Skipper of the ship, "a damned fleet. Charges of "bucko Mate, good Skipper," as the crew "whip-swinging Skipper," and phrased it, is Captain John "hard-time Engineer" are com- Boughman, who gave great cred­ it to the crew, calling them "the finest bunch of seamen I've had." NOT ONE LOG Evidence of the excellent rela­ tionship existing aboard is the log book on the Rider which is completely void of charges 3 . Seafarer J. P. paintinq a block Rider Victory. Pople. AB, aboard the mon enough aboard Isthmian ships, but such charges wore con.'^picuously absent aboard the Rid­ er Victory on its recent ' trip across the Pacific. Phone Workers Thank Two SIU Crews For Aid Isthmian seaman Blackie Day. a former service man. wants very much to join the SIU. The traditional trade union solidarity of the Seafarers demonstrated by two SIU crews against the men, and at no time in the Port of Mobile during the has there been any disputes be­ recent telephone strike, brought tween officers and men. a grateful acknowledgement from The ci-ew aboard, the majority an official of the Southem Fed­ of which is SIU, has done an^xeration of Telephone Workers. cellent job of impressing the The SIU crews—from the ves­ Isthmian seamen and NMU men sel Cape Romain and the Henry aboard with their knowledge of Longfellow—gave financial sup­ seamenship and their demonstra­ port to the phone workers Mo­ tion of union ability. bile local apart from the official The non-SlU part of the crew, backing of the strike by the SIU after seeing the Seafarers in ac­ Branch in the port. tion, has^expressed itself as be­ Daphne Blankenship, secretary ing desirous of joining the SIU. treasurer of the Mobile Joint Lo­ Almost unanimously they put cal 007 of the telephone federa­ themselves in full agreement tion, sent identical letters of apwith the SlU's program. preciatton to both crews. Text of the letters received by OLDTIMER HELPS the Cape Romain and Longfellow One of the oldtimers aboard, crews follows: and one who aided in establish­ South. Fed. of Tel. Workers ing the excellent working ar­ Mobile Joint Local 007 rangement between crew and of­ 213 Conti Street ficers, is Red Gibbs, Bosun. Mobile. Ala. Gibbs, who has worked as both "Gentlemen: We take pleasure at this lime a shoreside and shmboard organ­ in expressing our appreciation izer, is one of the best Bosuns to to each individual member of take a ship through the western, your Union aboard the SS Cape ocean, according to the crew. Most of the men aboard the Romain (SS Henry Longfellow) ship felt that the SIU will have who contributed to our local an easy time in negotiating a union in time of need. With your help we will win— contract with Isthmian now that without it. the fight would be all barriers have been removed. While Isthmian has tough much harder. Stick to us. as unity is what we all need to mates and skippers on some of break down this big monopoly its ships, the example set by and have a good organized la­ Captain Boughman, his officers bor group. We'll fight to the and the crew of the Rider Vic­ tory, shows that shipping can be finish. Daphne Blankenship smooth for all hands on Isthmian vessels. Secretary-Trees." �Friday, July 25. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief ROBERT M. T. HUNTER, June 8 — Chairman M. Pappadakis; Secretary §. Musco. Ship's Dele­ gate asked members to pay to the ship's fund at first draw. De­ partmental Delegates reported no beefs. New Business. Repair list drawn up and approved. Good and Welfare: Following .several complaints about the condition of the ship's library and i-ccreation, the following Brothers volun­ teered to handle the job: Library: Nyl&nder and Bosun; Recreation: Bismuth and Koskey. One min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. [range. Scuttlebutt on port sideto be repaired. To install a der­ rick over ice-making machine to take ice out. Good and Welfare: Discu.ssion about not enough juice on tables and the shortage of pitchers. Messboy beefing about cups left on tables and suggests fine for same. Compli­ ment given to the Cooks for the .good food. One minute of silence gp yot; QAN AlAkfA for Brothers lost at sea. 4- 4- i HIGHBALL iOV QAN WRtfE CELILO, May 27 — Chairman CiF you MAVe AWyfHlNGMaurice Ncrris; Secretary Floyd AT ALHO SAY -ANO WHO Bonnell. Good and Welfare. RAPHAEL SEMMES, June 4— Length.v discussion on toilets, Chairman Ranallo; Secretary showers, messhall, living quar­ J. S- Si A CO0?i.£ Of Williams. Discussion on the leAPJZPA, May 15 — Chairman pnirs mentioned in the previou:-; ters, wind shoots, etc. MemberAS30RT15D W0(2D3 INTO ."-hip voted to give the Purser a Gene Dauber; Secretary L. Da­ minutes. It was found that all A7AUBN\J^lCfPe, vis. New Business: Motion car­ repairs were taken care of ex­ vote of thanks for being very ac commodaling to the crew. Elec­ SrPlMKLE Li6eEAuV ried to bring to Patrolman's at­ cept the amidship drinking foun­ tion of delegates. Woodrow tention the beefs on water and tain and the Second Cook's lock­ lAllTH Pei^iOOS AMD OOMAVHS, W£U. Sf/Jp ship's condition. Motion that all er door. A repair man who came Woodill, Ship's Delegate and IbTHE LOG-AWD ]£T THB ^ITORS ^oRRyAmfT Deck Delegate; Raymond W. members holding linen are to re­ aboard said the fountain was not THeM. AMVlldl/SiG GOES - LETtEeS: Morrison. Engine Delegate; Floyd turn it to Steward. Motion car­ worth repairing. Good and WelA. Bonnell, Steward Delegate. POHMS, REPORTS, oeseR\/AT»OMS CM THE LABO/? ried to have bulletin board plac­ lare; Discussion on the Mate hav­ All present .stood in silence for StfOATlOAJ, £7C; — AND A80V& ALL ^ THD&E ed in messhall. Motion carried ing one of the day men soogeoone minute in remembrance of MINOWS' OF yoLip. SHIPS ATEHTINGS. that no gear be placed in laun­ ing eight hours a day alone. departed Brothers. dry room. One minute of silence Crew felt that Mate was dis­ for lost Brothers. criminating against the man. Steward requested that silver­ ware be returned as his supply is getting low. 4, i 4, NIANTIC VICTORY, May 3— Chairman John Johnson; Secre­ t 4. t • By HANK tary Donald P. Stafford. Deck De­ FRANKLIN K. LANE, June 29 partment delegate. Brother Bren- —Chairman Emile Degan; SecreIf any of you Brothers climb aboard your ship and find you nan, stated the Deck Department itary V. A. Lawsin. Delegates re- need a library of books and magazines you can either call in per­ s> s> s< CAVALLIER, June 8—Chair­ had no serious beefs with the I ported no beefs. M. H. Cross son or telephone the American Merchant Marine Librar\' Associa­ man G. Pacanouski; Secretary exception of repairs that were elected Ship's Delegate. Motions tion, giving them the name of the ship, location, etc.. and they'll John Jelletle. Deck Delegate re­ not taken care of in port. Broth­ carried that all should cooperate supply the library in a jiffy. In New York, they're at 45 Broadway, ported 1500 hours overtime. Also er Prince, stated that all was fine in keeping ship clean; that each telephone BOwling Green 9-0220; in Philadelphia: Municipal Rec­ mentioned that a workaway, an in his department. Brother Kidd, department use respective head reation Pier, foot of Broadway, telephone Wolfe 4992. So if you SIU member, was being carried Steward Department Delegate, and showers. Also that wind have no library of books and magazines aboard ship or if you want back to the States. Engine Dele­ requested that the galley stove chutes with screens be placed in to replace the old library then do so. Next week, we'll name some gate reported one hour of dis­ be repaired as she had no storm all portholes in messhall. other ports where the American Merchant Marine Library As.sociaputed overtime. Stewards De­ bars on her. Motion made by tion supplies the ships with libraries free and quickly. 4 4 4 partment Delegate urged that on Chief Cook Riddle that ship's LEBORE, July 9—Chairman E. 4 4 4 the next trip a delegate for the delegate be elected. Brother DiPielro; Secretary P. L. Fenton. Last week we saw Brother Steve Di Girolamo and his mus­ galley be elected to handlp beefs Prince elected to the position. Minutes of previous meeting read tache, \yho just came in Baltimore where he paid off from his Good and Welfare: Suggestion for that section as they have been and accepted. Motion by DiSouth African trip. Steve met Johnny Meghrian, the Engineer, that each man do what he can to so numerous. Everything out­ Pietro, seconded by John Huhta, and his mustache, down there, who sent us his best regards. This side of the galley running l-.eep wash room clean. One min­ starting July 9, that members of week we met Johnny talking with Joe Barringer, the Electrician, smoothly. New Business: Motion ute of silence for Brothers lost Ore crews who ride six months about shipping right out again . . . Charlie "Carioca Red" Benby Brother Carr, Ship's Delegate, at sea. continuously be given full books way is still in town . . . Little Robert "Scotty" Morton is going to have ice tea cooler placed in in SIU. Motion by Bosun Dexter, down to Baltimore to pick up his mail, etc. "Scotty" says that messrooms and secured to bulk­ seconded by King, and carried he saw his shipmate, Julius "Tex" Morton, and his dark mus­ head. Motion by Carr that if a that men on shipping list 60 days tache about a month ago . . . Brother Alex J. Janowski is down man does another man's work who refuse to take a job on Ore in Baltimore, too . . . Brother Dusan Dei Duisan, otherwise for more than a day or night, the ships in case of necessity be 4. t 4. known as "Old Chile " is in town right now with his mustache. person whose job was done by DESOTO, May 26 — Chairman brought before trial committee. Where's your shipmate. Brother Arthur Thompson, did he ship another shall pay that person Don Hall; Secretary Philip Reyes. 4 4 4 out? ... To Brother Weaver Manning: Your shipmate, Joe overtime pay. Motion by Brother Chairman gave a brief talk on BEN WARNER, May IBJames, shipped out recently right aJgter coming in from a trip! Badger that Patrolman be con­ unionism for the benefit of the Chairman Jones; Secretary Ker­ . . . Our best regards to the crew of the SS Charles Hull, Ameri­ tacted for washing machine. Mo­ permit men and explained why shaw. Reports of departmental can Liberty Line. Keep the ship clean and happy, fellas! tion by Joe Miller that Room 33 meetings aboai'd ship are neces­ delegates read and approved. 4 4 4 be alloted to 2nd Steward the sary. Election of Delegates. Suggestion by Brother Betoney same as on the Clipper. Good and Johnny Weir, Deck Delegate; that messhall be kept clean at all One of the oldest Gulf oldtimers is in New York right now. Welfare: General discussion on George Thomas, Engine Dele­ times. Ch. Steward suggested Brother J. Quimara, the Steward, how's everything with you? the food, for and against. The gate; D. McCallum, Stewards that all men working in galley .... Here are some more oldtimers who may still be anchored Steward was present, and after Delegate; Philip Reyes, Ship's should be cooperative but do in town waiting for a ship: W. Montalvo, M. Flores, G. De Jesus:, every man, including the Stew­ Delegate. Motion carried that their respective jobs and be out E. Caligiura, J. Lewis, C. Patraiker, J. Bujewich, E. Blaha, A. Graf, ard had his say, it was decided each member of the crew donate of thae galley by the prescribed J. Cruz, C. Morales, S. Johanssen, Frank Fromm, (Gulf oldtimer), J. that the menus and feeding were at least $3.00 at the end of the time. Suggested that water hose Pape, M. Salcedo, F. Nonziaute, L. Hogan, L. Kimbriel, J. Latorre, S. satisfactory. trip; donation to be split between of the galley by the prescribed Rodriguez, M. Rosenberg, G. Ostolaza, A. Duddle, V. Acabeo, P. the LOG and Brothers in the shoreworkers can have drink­ Barbosa, J. Cabral, Steward J. Calhoun, Steward A. Espeneda, hospitals. Brother pointed out ing water without entering ship's Steward V. John.son, J. Clamp, W. Hockman and D. Crockett. that the LOG is operated on the housing. 4 4 4 goodwill of the membership and Here's a letter from Brother Woody Lockwood from down its continued publication, with­ there in San Juan, Puerto Rico, dated July 16: How's everything out interruption, indicates the in New York? The Beach here is getting crowded. Sorry to hear 4* 4- 4* value and esteem the member­ that my old pal, Blackie Vince Kane, didn't get here. His best JAMES SWAN. April 13 — ship places in the Union's paper. friend, Dumbe, was expecting him. The Beachies here are all Chairman Martin A. Mickel; Sec­ Good and Welfare: Steward re­ 4 4 4 working. "Red" Morgan, Tommy Murray, Beachie Benny and COLABEE, July 12—Chairman retary W. C. Hall. Delegates re­ quested cooperation in not leav­ Vic Sukenick are shore-ganging on the SS Kathryn and "Boy ported no beefs. New Business: ing cups, dishes and other mess- A1 Monahan; Secretary E. CinSmokem Pipe" Lindon is on the J. Hewes. I'm on the sick list tron. Everythng okay in all de­ Motion made and carried to have room gear on deck. with a busted right hand. You should come down here and get partments, delegates reported. Steward increase night lunch. % % some of this sunshine for that office pallor of yours. When are General discussion on linen and BEATRICE, June 1—Chairman Steward instructed to obtain we going to get the LOG here on time. As the LOG crew knows, other items in Stewards Depart­ D.- Darrigo; Secretary Charles milk at Bale Comeau. Recrea­ there is a ship leaving Brooklyn, Pier 22, every week. Brother ment. Good and Welfare: Sug­ Zinn; Engine Delegate, Florencio tion room duties to be continued Frenchy Michelet is down here. I think he likes Puerto Rico. It gestion made to use fresh fruit P. Marquez, reported no beefs as on previous trip. Motion by may be the sunshine. He sure is doing a fine job down here. as long as it lasts then break out except disputed overtime con-, W. A. Vobis that matter concern­ Well, regards to everyone." fruit juices. Suggestion made for cerning sailing hour. Deck and ing cigarettes be turned over to 4 4 4 each man to return his cup to Engine Departments' okay. NeW| Patrolman on arrival in N. Y. Okay, Brother Lockwood, thanks for the newsy letter about sink after using and for the mess- Business: Motion carried to check Under good and welfare it was you beechies down there. The shortage of newsprint and several man to leave out t6n cups and on the poor ventilation. Clothes recommended that lights be in­ other things cause the LOG to be delayed slightly. Woody, tell stalled along catwalk on star­ ten glasses for the crew to use at wringer ordered. Chief Cook Tommy that our ship keeps sailing faithfully over the kitchen ice-box! board side to reduce accidents. night. wants cold water on the galley' HASJO'T) - jusrwp CUT and RUN �THE Page Twelve f IA SEAFARERS Fridap, July 25< 1947 LOG VHE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS BACK FROM A HECTIC TRIP SS Semmes Men Made Knots Repairing Port Fan At Sea To ihe Ediior: In my last letter to you I told of some of the troubles of the v/oe-is-me Semmes. As a m.atter of fact, that is about all I have written about in my last two letters. In the last one, which I v/rote just after leaving Manila, I don't think I mentioned the latest and worst breakdown of this floating junkyard. At 11:30 p.m. May 8, the port fan gave out. At midnight the Chief Engineer, the Deck Eng­ ineer, two Wipers, the four day men and the 12-4 watch on deck turned to to tear out the burned out fan. This they accomplished by 6 a.m., when the 4-8 and the 8-12 turned to. WHIRRING AGAIN By noon, when the first gatig came back, we had the fan jn place and plastered in with as­ bestos. By 5 p.m. the fan's elec­ tric motor was in lin^, with only the electrical connections to go. The fan was turning over at £ p.m., the fireman made steam in the port boiler and we were un­ der command again. In aU, the repair work took about 18 hours, which is exactly half the previous fastest time that any shoregang had been able to do this work. Members of the Black Gang who read this should be ashamed of having a bunch of "ropechokers" do their work. During the entire repair job, damn little was seen of most of the Engineers and unlicensed engine room rat­ ings. DID IT AGAIN They didn't seem to trust"* this repair job to the Deck Depart­ ment, however, so when we got to Honolulu a shore gang came aboard and tore it apart again. Since leaving Honolulu we haven't had any trouble — that is, no trouble up to the time of this writing. If all goes well we should be in New Orleans around ihe I7th of this month, with a probable payoff in Mobile. Let's hope this will be a bet­ ter-conditioned ship when she comes out of the yard after a six weeks rest. But no matter how good she comes out, you could never again get this crew on her if she were the last ship aUoat. The Patrolman that pays off the Seemes will have a headache, as there is quite a bit of disputed overtime both in the deck and engine departments. Milton B. Williams SS Raphael Semmes Log -A-Rhythms Painting: The Mast By THURSTON J. LEWIS • -I' iiSutK Wilh chairs made fast. We painted down. From atop the mast. Around and around. There the air is clean. And the view is grand. And the trees are green— If you can see the land. Off to the left. Was the open sea. And each deft stroke. Was a mark for me. The The And The It watched in wonder. As we painted the mast. When a single blunder. Would have been our last. The SS Raphael Semmes finally made it back to the Slates after a rugged 5 Vz months trip to the Far East. Among those in the Deck Gang were the ABs pictured above. From left to right: T. Holt/ M. Town.=!end, J. Hisko. Milton Williams, and L. Walberg. "Red" Campbell, submitted this and the photo below to the Log. X Guys On O'Gara Had First-Rate Trip To Antwerp To the Ediior: Just arrived in port on the Waterman scow, Francis J. O'Gara, after a trip to Antwerp. We had a good trip going over and coming back. We had three swell Mates aboard: Chief Mate John T. Mahoney, Second Mate Len Spoorman and Third Mate Jack Hunt. SIU OFFICIALS, HALLS ON BALL, BROTHER FINDS To the Editor: As a constant reader of the SEAFARERS LOG, I have notic­ ed very little written about our officials. I sometimes wonder if the membership ever gives thought to the good work they are doing for us. In the past four months I have bad occasion to register and ship from New York, Norfolk, Balti­ more and Mobile. It was a real pleasure to walk into the Halls in these ports and find the Agents and Patrolmen there to greet me . and the other brothers with a glad hand and a smile. Brothers Ray White, Curly Rentz, our 1st Vice-President Paul Hall and Vice-President Cal Tanner are really doing a fine job. I have not met the other officials, but from the excellent condition of the union I'm sui'e that all the other officials are equally as much on the ball keep­ ing the Union #n a clockwork basis. The Hall here in Mobile, where I'm relaxing at the moment, is centrally located, big, roomy and well lighted with plenty of com­ fortable leather chairs and setees with red leather upholstering. It is very comfortable here on these hot days with exhaust fans and large floor fans keeping the air in circulation. It sure makes -a-man proud to belong to an or­ ganization with such high stan­ dards. I've seen quite a few of the oldtimers around,. ,and shipping, is good, so I'm told. James Porter wind blew high. clouds were wool. in the blue sky. moon was full. Feeding preparations get under way on the Semmes. Stew­ ards Department men performing the task are. left to right: M. Miranda, Baker; J. Lopez. 2nd Cook; J. Sanchez. Ch. Cook, and T. Tooma. Steward. Campbell's note accompanying the photos said the trip, featured close to 20 breakdowns during the voyage to Kobe. Shanghai, Manila. Batangas. Romblon. Honolulu and Balboa. There were also a fire in the No. 2 hold, and in Kobe, a ruckus between an American soldier standing gangway watch and a Japanese resulted in the letter's death. 'Dark Ship'Left Him In Dark To the Editor: Believe me, I am forced to write this after reading your re­ view of the book, "The DatK Ship," (LOG, June 6). My opin­ ions are somewhat stronger and not all printable, as T read the book last winter but hated to ad­ mit reading it. It turned my stomach with each turn of a page. Characters in the book crawled all over each other to drag family skeletons out of the closet as far back as the 16th century. Positively pu­ trid, poorly written. It is effec­ tive only with the simple-minded characters around whom the story was written. I suggested to the librarian that, she file this "masterpiece" in a dark corner, instead of v/here I found it arqong "heavy reading." However, I do recommend a good, impartial, . well-written book entitled, "Lowdown on the Unions," by Ff. Smith. Also suggest that Frenchy Michelet and Steamboat O'Doyle get their r.oggins together and write a masterpiece. They are well able. Best wishes for continued suc­ cess. ' T. Bishop Alton, in w.;-: .fSfiS*/. These three mates are t'he tops. It sure was a pleasure sailing with them and a hell of a lot of fun, both at sea and ashore. We wish there were a lot more Mates like them. It sure would make sailing more pleasant. If anyone has a chance to ship with these guys they should take the job. The one bird aboard who is a bit of a character is the Captain. Heis a good egg in some respects but his main wfeakness is interlering with the work being done aboard. He will not let the Mate run the deck gang or check overtime. Perhaps a word to the good will wise him up as he has the mak­ ings of a good Joe otherwise. The Stewards Department, headed by Jim Lomas, cooper­ ated all the way with the crew. We had French fried potatoes twice a week and real Italian spaghetti. There is no lack of good food on any ship that has Jim in the gfilley. I noticed that the LOG was handed out in most places in Antwerp, which was good to see. Keep up the good work. Brothers. Salvalore Frank, Gulfport, Miss. The ground swells broke. In slow white spray. And the sea-wall stones Kept them away. Cristobal's roofs Were red in the sun. Where many a love's Full course had run. With chairs made fast. We painted down. From atop the mast. Around and around. Where the air And the view And the trees If you can see is clean grand. axe green— the land. Shave And Shower —But No Dominoes To the Editor: This is Brcgg but not beefin, instead I have a few words of praise. If you have the occasion to go to Gulfport, Miss., go to the West Pier Cafe. A nice guy owns it and if you need a drink or a shave when you are broke, you'll get one; if you have gear on a ship, he wiU get his. truck and take it off or move it on. 'He'll even stake you if he can, but please, let's not run: it into the ground. It's a swell place. Another place in Gulfport that I recommend is the Anchor Bar. If you treat the owner right he will do likewise. If you need a shave, ask for a razor; if you need a lift back to town, he will see that you get there. Visit all you want, but a word of caution— leave- the dice table alone. Buddy Bregg �T HE Friday, July 25. 1947 SE AF ARERS LOG AWAITING HER TURN Strong Union Needed To Back Labor Law Stand .• •.'.•A..- Knot Banana Eaters Act As Ship's Ballast To the Editor: To Ihe Editor: The Taft-Hartlgy Act means there are rugged days ahead for all organized labor. And there'.s no time for fooling around if we mean to protect ourselves and our Union. We are writing to you about one of the stinkeroo trips that a man following the sea will run mto occasionally. Don't get us wrong, we are not habitual grip­ ers, but this you must know about. We signed on in Mobile, Ala­ bama on April 15, and left the next day for Philadelphia, Pa. Well, we got up there okay but it was cold as hades when we got (here and there wasn't any heat on board. Naturally a guy com­ ing off deck after tying up likes to come into a place that is warm, but it was just no soap. The boiler wouldn't percolate. Again, don't get me wrong about the heat, 1 mean — wo got it for an 1 our one day, but that day it was nice and warm, so when we came in off the deck we sweated our heads off. 1 know that the other departments -felt the same as we did. Well, we had a meeting after we left Philly and decided to put in for so many days subsistance, and when the "Old Man" and the Chief Engineer heard about it they nearly blew a gasket. The black gang was told that they would make no more overtime and the others were told it was ridiculous. i;iW iJ Right now is the time for all SIU members to make our Union stronger and get ready to fight this slave labor law put over on us by the Congre.ss. We've got a program that says the SIU will regard as a lockout any stunt any one may try to pull to use the Taft-Hartley law to smash our Union hiring hall. It's a darned good program, but we have to act to show everybody we're going to make it stick, ii; and when a beef on it ever comes up. That means that every mem­ ber must get in there and pitch. All of us have to work to make the Seafarers strong, if we're going to be able to back up our program. It is true that the SIU is most always ready and able to fight anybody it has to. But in my opinion this will probably be the biggest of them all, so there's no use in taking chances. The Fire Island, tug of the Moran Towing and Transporta­ tion Company, as she looked prior to her transfer recently to the Alabama Drydock in Mobile. Unpopular Anti-Labor Law Seen Headed For Boneyard That's the reason why we want t-j get the decks cleared for act­ ion. The Union has got to be on i-s toes and ready to go any­ To the Editor: time, anywhere. Walter Siekmann Senators Taft, Hartley, Ball and the rest of the antigroup in Washington can BRIGHTON HOSPITAL labor now take their well earned vaca­ BEST ON COAST, tions after turning in such a good job for the employer group who, BROTHER SAYS as Senator Taft said, pressed the •? To the Editor: anti-labor bill on them so ur­ gently. Just a line or two from the They can take a rest from their Brighton Marine Hospital to give you the latest up here. There are puppeting for the employers, but quite a few SIU boys here whose they will find that their legisla­ names you can find on the hos­ tion, if passed, will not result in rest for the employers whom they pital page (Page 2.) hold so dear. Everyone here seems to be It has been pointed out repeat­ ouite happy and well satisfied. edly that the passage of sudi a This is a swell hospital and I law will result in more strikes know as I've been in about all of them along the coast. Some of the fellows in here were hurt quite seriously, but in a very short time they are up and around. The fine atmosphere and hospitality no doubt aid greatly in speeding recovery. 1 expect to go under the knife this week so you see 1 picked a good hospital for the undertak­ ing. I'll get my barnacles scraped and be out of this first rate ship­ yard in no time, ready for the first ship that hits port. and labor unrest than now takes George Meaney place. Taft and his NAM cohorts Brighton Marine Hospital will find out that passage of a law does not take care of the situation. Deck Men Salute The experiment of prohibition Stewards Department proved that when the majority of people in this country do not To the Editor: approve of a law, that law will We, the SUP-SIU deck gang be openly flouted and become i of the SS Robert Forbes, Ameri­ thing of contempt. can Haywire, want to say a word This law will prove that point of praise for the good Stewards again when the bill's authors will Department on this vessel. gradually b9come targets for de­ • The galley and messrooms are risive and jeering cartoons and a credit to the department. And statements as were the sponsors of the 18th amendment. the chow is of the best. Worthy of special mention iiv They will find that organized the department are Steward labor does not intend to give up Booker T. Jones and Second the gains that it won through Cook James R. Lewis. In fact, bitter fighting and bloodshed of the whole gang is tops. militant union men. Jail sentences and^ "legal" un­ Deck Gang SS Robert Forbes ion busting will not stainp out the practice of millions of Amer­ icans organizing into unions to fight for their rights. It will prove to be no more effective that the 18th Amendment was in attempting to keep a guy from having a beer. Henry Chappell MEMBER BEEFS ABOUT MISSING FORT NEWS To Ihe Editor: 1 have a beef with some of our officials. 1 see where you are always asking for letters to the LOG, while at the same time some of our agents do not bother to send in regular news about what's go­ ing on in their ports. What kind of business is that? Boston, Philly and New York are regular customers in the LOG, but some of the other ports don't have news often enough. Some of the ports missed far too often are Mobile, Jacksonville, Savannah, Norfolk, as well as our new port, Montreal. What's the matter with those port agents? I've seen guys from those ports who ask, "Why isn't a story about our port carried in the LOG?" 1 ask the same question. After aU, that's why we have a paper, so the membership will know what's going on. So, Dear Editor, why not put the old pressure on these fellows and let's hear what's happening in all the ports, instead of just what's going on in a few of them. Blackie Colucci Send 'Em In Don't hold your pictures and stories of shipboard acti­ vities. Mail them to the Sea­ farers Log. 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. If you haven't the time or don't feel in the mood, just forward de­ tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ tures will be returned if you wish. Page Thirteen 25th of the month he was paid off and went to the Panama hos­ pital for treatment. He wrote us and told us that his skull was fractured, but some of us doubt it as we don't comprehend any­ thing that would be hard enough to do that to his skull. (He's back aboard now; we picked him up in Panama the other day.) He is an Okay guy. From Columbia we went to Santa Rosalia, Mexico, where we discharged a few tons of cement and took on manganese ore. God, 1 think that stuff should be a penalty cargo. It's about the blackest ore there is, and about the blackest anything could be except a certain guy's clothes; he never washes them. Do you want to hear more about the grub? I hate to do this as I'm afraid you'll have cramps like we have. We have about three different menus. One for breakfast, one for dinner, and one for supper. Day in and day out. Greasy spuds, rotten eggs, mold­ ed bread (hardtack would be better), weevils in the farina. The only thing that we have plerity of is meat, and the only reason we have a supply of that is because there are so many worms in the chow. ACTION WAS NEEDED I think that something couldTIME FLEW have been done about this chow As the days flew by (at ten situation by the company, as they knots per) that subject was for­ knew the docking conditions in gotten and we were once more Columbia, and we could have on a nice trip. Off the Bahamas been informed of this while tran­ we fished, sunbathed, and ate lousy grub. If this guy is a Stew- siting the Canal. All in all it hasn't, been too bad erd, I'm a mate, and I'm not as as all hands are paying off with I'm only an OS acting AB. More quite a few "C" notes and a few singles. Thank God, though, that we pull into Mobile tomorrow morning. The Skipper, Captain John Brady, and Chief Mate R. M. Curtice, as well as Chief Eng­ ineer George Kirker are swell men and it is a pleasure to sail with them. 1 have been on for two trips, and wish 1 could stay on for another. This is a good company to sail for, and they put out a lot of OT. No beefs on that. We didn't have any fights, but griping and still we sailed on. 1 guess that is because the men Well, finally after so many are too weak from starvation. days we got to Panama and on Francis C. Podia, Jr. to Buena Ventura, Columbia, For the crew of MV Tag Knot Oh, yes, in Panama we got some bananas that were so green and they never did get ripe. Had j some banana cake made out of them, and some guys were silly enough to eat them and at present we are using them for ballast. To the Editor: South America, land of Spanish Most of these so-called leaders senoritas and amour. Bah. Every time we turned round it was of the country keep trying to peso this and peso that. We were stamp out crime, but it seems to scheduled lo be there for about me that this Taft-Hartley Act is ten days, but as this is an Amer­ nothing less than an invitation ican-Hawaiian ship and Grace for the people to start a real for a Lines practically owns the port, crime wave (if fighting we lay out in the stream for living can be called a crime). The average man doesn't like Iwenfy-fhree days. So far on this trip we have been gone 46 days to go hungry, 1 know 1 don't. If and we are stored with fifty some this Act is allowed to stay in ef­ odd days of grub. Brother, are fect we will have a depression much sooner than most people we tightening our belts. Fruit juices and ice are as expect. It will hurt the working scarce as nylons were during the man, but not the capitalist, who war. The only thing that is dif­ will always grow fatter whether ferent is that there isn't a black- we have depressions or prosper­ market agent around the corner. ity. Therefore, 1 say, this bill is On the night of May 18, our bos'n went ashore and got conk­ nothing but a political club on ed on the noggin with something the workers' heads, and if I get that wasn't soft. He staggered hit hard I'm going to fight back. back to the ship in the early Down with the Taft-Hartley hours of the morning and then Law. Jack Oliver crapped out in his sack. On the Taft-Hartley Law Called A Menace �Page Fourleen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 25. 1947 Summary Of Taft-Hartley Act Provisions {Coutinned From Last Week) UNLAWFUL STRIKES AND BOYCOTTS Sec. 8 (b) 4 (A) (B) (C) (D) This prohibition on the employer is mild indeed, and it is nothing at all compared to the prohibitions against certain strikes and boycotts by unions. The Taft-Hartley A'ct makes it unlawful for a union to en­ gage in a strike or concerted refusal to handle goods or perform services, or to induce other employees to take similar action, for any one of the following objects: 1. To force an employer or self-employed per­ son to join a union or an employers" associa­ tion: 2. To force a person to stop using the products or services of another person: 3. To force another employer to recognize and bargain with a union unless the union has been certified by the Board; 4. To force any employer to bargain with one union if another union has been certified by the Board; 5. To force an employer to give work to one particular union or craft as against others un­ less the particular craft has been certified by the Board. This section of the Act is dangerous, because anj'one injured by the prohibited acts can sue in the federal courts for damages. Certain points are clear. In the first place, it does not apply to any appeal to consumers not to patronize a struck or unfair employer. It does not apply to direct strikes over wages, hours or working conditions. It does prohibit three kinds of direct strikes: (1) a strike to compel an employer to join an employers' association or a union even if. he is a working employ­ er; (2) a sti'ike against a rival union which has been cer­ tified by the Board; and (3) a strike over jurisdiction, unless the union claiming the work has been certified by the Board. It prohibits most sympathetic action by one union in aid of another union having a dispute with the same or another employer. Both the union seeking sympathetic action and the union giving it are violating the Act. It makes it unlawful for a union to extend any strike or boycott to other employers or to the suppliers or customers of the struck employer. There are two situations in which sympathetic action is permitted by the Act. First, where the main dispute is caused by the i-jefusal of an employer to recognize or bargain with a union of his employees which has been certified by tlie Board, other workers can refuse to handle the products of the struck employer or refuse to furnish services to him. But, it must be noted that certification by the Board under the new procedures will, in many cases, not be easy. Moreover, the duty to bargain has been reduced to a mere formality with which any employer can readily comply. Second, a union can direct its mem­ bers not to cross a picket line and enter the premises of a struck employer, provided that the strike is beingcarried on by a union which is the authorized represen­ tative of the employees of the struck employer. This strike ca'h be over any issue, but the union refusing to cross the picket line must be sure of the status of the striking union. Representatives and Elections EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE—Sec. 9 (a) A representative is defined by the Act to mean an individual or organization. The representative chosen by the majority of the employees in an appropriate unit has the exclusive right to negotiate contracts and to administer them. But an individual employee or a group of employees have the right under the Act to take up their grievances with the employer, provided the representative is notified and allowed to be present. Moreover, any settlement or adjustment of a grievance must be in line with the contract between the employer and the union. As a practical matter, an employer will not make a,settlement without consulting the union, because otherwise the union could claim that the set­ tlement violates the terms of the contract. APPROPRIATE UNIT—Sec. 9 (b) Under the old Act, the NLRB had complete dis­ cretion to decide what was the appropriate unit; wheth­ er, for example, it was an entire plant or separate crafts within a plant. Under the new Act, a craft union can, on demand, secure a separate election; and no craft group can be included in a larger unit unless a ma­ jority of the group votes against separate representa­ tion. The fact that the NLRB has previously established a larger unit in any particular case does not prevent a well-defined craft group from now asserting its claims. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES • In the same way, any professional employees can get a separate election and cannot be included in a Unit with non-professional employees if a majority of them vote for separate representation. PLANT GUARDS -V Plant guards and other plant protection employees cannot be included in a unit with other employees. .•H- On this page we present the official AFL analysis of the Taft-Hartley Act. Part appeared in last issue, the remainder this week, to be followed by bulletins an­ swering specific questions. The best way to fight the law is by knowing exactly what the provisions are. Save this section for future reference. whether they want to or not. These employees have to bargain by themselves and no union of plant guards can be certified if it is affiliated directly or indirectly with a union of the other employees. SUPERVISORS—Sec. 14 (a) Supervisors, including foremen, have no rights at all under the Taft-Hartley Act, and they cannot be in­ cluded in any unit—mixed or separate. They can be­ long to a union, but the employer can fire them for that reason and he cannot be compelled by law to recognize or bargain with them. PETITIONS FOR ELECTIONS—Sec. 9 (c) (1) (3) Under the old Act, an employer could not file a petition for an election unless two or more unions were claiming to represent the same group of employees. The new Act permits the employer to file a petition for an election if only one union claims to represent his employees. An entirely new procedure is ai^horized whereby any group of employees may claim that a union which is acting as the exclusive representative no longer has a majority. In the past one union could contest the status of another, but now a union can be displaced by "no-union," if it loses an election brought about by the employer or by a group of employees. A union can now be "de-certified." There are, however, some checks upon new elections. First, the NLRB must find that there is a question concerning the majority, though its findings is final and cannot be directly chal­ lenged in the courts. Second, no new election can be held within 12 months after an election. Third, the NLRB can in its discretion rule that a contract for two or three years is a bar to any election during the life of the contract. by each officer of its parent organization. The officer must swear that he is not a Communist and that he does not believe in the overthrow of the government by force or violence. The affidavit is valid for a year and must be renewed each year. If one officer in the local refuses to make out such an affidavit, the local is debarred from any recourse to the NLRB. If a national officer refuses to sign such an affidavit, all the locals are debarred. A false affidavit subjects the individual officer to criminal prosecution for perjury. RUN-OFF ELECTIONS—Sec. 9 (c) 3 This explanation of the procedures and conditions for elections under the Act can be concluded with a brief reference to a few minor points, such as run-offs, consent elections and equal treatment of independent unions. If an election for certification between two or more unions and "No-Union" does not result in a clear majority of those voting, a run-off is held and "NoUnion" is entitled to a place on the run-hff ballot if it is one of the top two choices in the original election. The old NLRB placed only the two top unions on the run-off ballot. CONSENT ELECTIONS—Sec. 9 (c) 3 Consent elections are still allowed, but the new NLRB cannot certify a union without a formal hearing, unless all the parties-consent. The former practice of certifying on a card check or other informal investiga­ tion, where there was no substantial issue, is now pro­ hibited. INDEPENDENT UNIONS—Sec. 9 (c) 2 The Act also directs the Board to give equal treat­ ment to independent unions and unions affiliated with a national organization. This means that the NLRB cannot adopt a policy of keeping "company unions" off the ballot and ordering them to be disestablished, un­ less it also applies the same policy to affiliated unions which have received support from the employer in a particular case. Preventing: Unfair Labor Practices BASIC PROCEDURE—Sec. 10 Violations by unions or 'employers of the unfair DISCHARGED STRIKERS—Sec. 9 (c) 3 labor practices established in the Taft-Hartley Act are The Board may. Under certain circumstances, order prosecuted by the General Counsel and decided by the an election during a strike, if, for example, the strike is Board. Anyone can file a charge alleging a violation over the negotiation of a new contract and the employ­ with a Regional Office. Under the supervision of the er, or another union, or a group of employees challenge General Counsel, the charge is investigated and if be­ the majority status of the striking union. In such an lieved substantial, a complaint is issued. A hearing is economic strike, the employer is free to discharge the' held before a Trial Examiner. 'Witnesse^ and records strikers with scabs or strike breakers. These replaced, can bo subpoenaed, and a Board attorney°acts as prose­ discharged strikers have no claim for reinstatement cuting attorney. The Trial Examiner's decision is re­ even if the strike is called off. And by the terms of the viewed by the Board itself. It issues an order prohibit­ Act, strikers who are not entitled to reinstatement can­ ing further violations, and granting re-instatement with not vote. Under the old Act, both the replacements and or without back pay. If the order is not obeyed, the the strikers voted. Thus, if the employer can fill the Board can apply to the Federal Courts for a mandate, places of a majority of the striking employees, he or the or the party adversely affected can ask a federal court strikebreakers can petition for a new election and the to set aside the Board order. Final appeal is to the Su­ striking union can lose its bargaining rights. The moral preme Court of the Uni^ States. Once a Board order of this is that a union which loses a strike will also lose has been upheld by the Courts, any failure to obey the its legal rights under the Act. This section does not order is punishable as contempt of court by fine or apply to a strike caused by an unfair labor practice on imprisonment. the part of the employer, because in such a case, all the SIX MONTHS' LIMITATION—Sec. 10 (b) strikers'are entitled to reinstatement and are, there­ The Taft-Hartley Act introduces a number of new fore, eligible to vote, while no replacements can vote. features to basic administrative procedure. A charge UNION REPORTS—Sec. 8 (f)-(h) of '.mfair labor practice must be filed within six months There are certain conditions which must be met after its occurrence. by any union which wishes to make any use of the TEMPORARY INJUNCTIONS—Sec. 10 (j) Taft-Hartley Act. Before a union can ask the NLRB The most important new feature of the procedure to certify it, or to hold a union-shop authorization elec­ for preventing unfair labor practices is that the Counsel tion, or to prosecute an employer for unfair labor prac­ can go to the Federal Courts for a temporary injunction tices, it must file a report on its finances and internal to stop any unfair labor practice. If he or his regional structure, and affidavits by its officers that they are not officers issue a formal complaint, they can, without Communists. The reports mu.st be filed with the Secre­ further hearing and pending a final decision by the ' tary of Labor, both by the local in the case and by any Board, go to the nearest federal court and ask for a tem­ national or international organization to which the local porary injunction against the alleged violator, be it is affiliated. The items include the constitution and by­ union or employer. The judge in his disci-etion can laws, names and compensation of officers, amount of find that a prima facie ca.se exists and thereupon issue initiation fees and dues and a description of its internal the injunction. The injunction will last until the case is procedures for the election of officers and stewards, finally determined by the Board. The Norris-LaGuardia calling of meetings, negotiation and ratification of con­ Act is suspended in these cases. tracts, assessments, fines, strikes, handling of funds, MANDATORY INJUNCTIONS AGAINST UNIONS benefits and expulsion of members. The financial re­ Sec. 10 (1) port mu.st show all receipts and sources thereof, assets, Under the Taft-Hartley Act, injunctions against liabilities, disbursements and purposes thereof. Each unions must be sought by the Board in cases involving year the reports must be brought up-to-date by a sup­ unlawful strikes or boycotts, which have been described plemental statement. A copy of the financial reports above. Full authority is delegated to the Regional must be "furnished to all of the members." Offices to handle these injunctions. The Regional Of­ These reports must be made out on form§ to be ficer or Attorney must immediately investigate a charge proscribed by the Secretary of Labor. There is no pro­ alleging an unlawful strike or boycott; he must give it vision in the Act requiring the Secretary to keep any priority over all other business in the office. If he has of this information confidential. If a union fails to sub­ reason to believe that the charge is true, without wait­ mit this information, it is nevertheless subject to any ing to issue a complaint, he is directed to go to the proceedings under the Act brought by others against it. nearest federal Court and ask the judge for an injunc­ It could be certified, if another party petitioned for an tion. The union can be enjoined by a judge in the election, but it could not get any other benefits and it district where the strike or boycott is being carried can suffer all the penalties of the Act. on or wherever it is doing business through an officer ANTI-COMMUNIST AFFIDAVIT—Sec. 9 (h) or agent. This injunction takes effect immediately; and The anti-Communist affidavit must be filed with* lasts until the case is decided by the Board. {Continued on Page 15) the NLRB by each officer of the local in the case ahd �THE Friday. July 25. 1947 (ContiJiiied From Page 14) MANDATORY HEARINGS IN JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES—Sec. 10 (k) Where a charge grows out of a jurisdictional dis­ pute, the Board is directed "to hear and determine the dispute". Unions can avoid this intervention by estab­ lishing their own voluntary methods foi- settling jur­ isdictional disputes, within ten days after notice of a charge. DAMAGE SUITS FOR UNLAWFUL STRIKES AND BOYCOTTS—Sec. 303 Injunctions against unlawful strikes and boycotts are to be brought by the NLRB lawyers. Thereby the Government provides employers with counsel to bring injunctions against unions. The Taft-Hartley Act also gives the employer, and anyone else who claims he is injured by an unlawful strike or boycott, the right to sue the union, for damages in the federal courts. This suit will not cost the employer or the injured party anything, for, in addition to damages, he can recover the costs of the lawsuit, which includes lawyers' fees. So, if tiie NLRB cannot or will not take up a case for an employer, he can go to court himself. While he can­ not, like the Board, get an injunction, he can collect damages. He can sue the union where the strike or boycott is taking place, or wherever the union is doing business through an officer or official agent. The union can be held libel for the conduct of any agent even if the union did not "actually authorize or sub­ sequently ratify" his actions. One limitation is that if any damages are .awarded, they can only be collected from the union and not from the individual officers or members. Damage Suits for Breach of Contract CONTRACT DAMAGE SUITS—Sec. 301 The breach of contract between a union and an employer is not an unfair labor practice. The con­ tract is, however, enforceable by the union or the em­ ployer by a suit for damages in the Federal Courts. This section of the Taft-Hartley Act does not change in any way the rights and duties of parties to a con­ tract. It does not authorize injunctions to enfore con­ tracts. But the Act does make cerain legal procedure changes. It opens the Federal Courts to such suits where before most of them had to be brought in the State Courts. And like the suit for damages for unlawful strikes or boycotts, the suit can be brought wherever the union is doing business through officers or official agents. On the other hand, while it is hard to limit the liability of a union for unlawiul strikes or boycotts, a contract can completely control the liability of the parties to it. For example, a contractual provision for the arbitration of all disputes, would preclude a suit in court for breach of the contract, unless the entire con­ tract were repudiated by one of the parties. Page Fifleen SEAFARERS LOG Payments by Employers to Unions CRIMINAL PENALTIES—Sec. 302 (d) EXCEPTIONS—Sec. 302 (c) BENEFIT FUNDS—Sec. 302 (c) Unfair labor practices are risky; all of them can be enjoined, some very quickly, and the union may have to pay damages. A breach of contract may like­ wise bring on a lawsuit. But payments of money or anything of value by employers to unions or to union representatives, (!xcept as permitted by the Act,- are absolutely illegal. Both the employer making the pay­ ment and the union officer or agent receiving it arc criminally liable and can be fined $10,000 and given a year in jail. Violations can also be enjoined. The Act expressely excepts any payments made to a union by an employer under a court judgment or an arbitration award, or in the settlement of a grievance. Its two most' important applications are to the check-off and union-employer conditions. The legal check-off has already been explained. The Act does not apply to any benefit schema financed solely by the union and its membership. Ndr does it apply to any plan administered solely by the employer. It docs not apply to benefits paid by the employer directly to individual employee.s, such as sick vacation pay or insurance premiums. The requirements applicable to joint union-employer schemes are technical and any union administering a benefit fund to- which the employer contributes will need technical advice. Political Contributions POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS—Sec. 304 The Taft-Hartley Act makes illegal any "contrib­ ution or expenditure.s" by a union in connection with primary and general elections for President, Senators or Congressmen. A violation is a criminal offense. Senator Taft has claimed that the prohibition pre­ vents a union journal from commenting on political issues if the journal is financed from regular union dues. This interpretation is, we believe, unconstitutional. Union officers and representatives have a right to ex­ press their opinions, particularly on political matters. In 1944, Congress prohibited unions from making political contributions in connection with general elec­ tions. The Taft-Hartley Act extends this ban to include "expenditures" and also to include pilmary elections. "Expenditures" can only mean, constitutionally, pay­ ments made in beiialf of a candidate for political liter­ ature, meetings or broadcasts which express political opinions of the union and its members. Conciliation of Disputes — Other Matters FEDERAL MEDIATION SERVICE—Sec. 201-205 "Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service" is es­ tablished as an independent agency. This Service takes the place of the old "United States Conciliation Ser­ vice" of the Department of Labor. Under the amended National Labor Relations Act, parties to an existing contract must give notice of any dispute over a new contract to the Service. The conciliators, however, are rot given any legal powers and they still operate on an entirely voluntary basis. LABOR MANAGEMENT PANEL—Sec. 205 (a) They'are to be aided by a special panel of twelve members, six from management and six from labor. These men are to assist the Service "particularly with leference to controversies affecting the general welfare of the country." NATIONAL EMERGENCY STRIKES—Sec. 207-209 The President of the United States may establish a fact finding Board, delay any strike action for eighty days, and require a membership vote on the employer's •» last offer in any strike or threatened strike which he believes creates a national emergency. The Board can subpoena witnesses and records. At first, the Board simply reports the facts to the President without any recommendations. If the dispute continues, the Presi­ dent may direct the Attorney General to secure an injunction against the strike or threatened strike. For the next sixty days, the fact finding Board tries again to settle the dispute. If it fails, it again reports the facts and this time its settlement efforts as well, to the President together with the employer's last offer. With­ in fifteen days, the NLRB must hold an election among the employees of "each employer involved in the dis­ pute" to discover if they would like to accept their employer's last offer. The results of the election do not bind anyone; on the contrary, within five days after the election, regai'dlcss of its results, the injunction must be dissolved. The strike can be resumed or the threat­ ened strike can be called. In that event, the President submitlwa full report and recommendations to Congress. The total elapsed time is eighty days. Under the TaftHartley Act, it will be recalled, a union must also give sixty days notice if it wishes to change an existing con­ tract, but this notice can be given during the contract. The "National Emergency" provisions can add eighty days delay beyond the termination of the contract and pile up all the public pressure the government is cap­ able of mustering. The election on the employer's last offer will probably operate like the Smith-Connally strike votes. STRIKE BY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES—Sec. 305 Government employees are prohibited from strik­ ing under penalty of immediate discharge, forfeiture of civil status, and a three year blacklisting for any fed­ eral employment. This ban includes employees of any wholly-owned government corporation, like TVA. JOINT LEGISLATiyE COMMITTEE—Sec. 401-407 The Taft-Hartley Act is not sure that it has solved the problems of controlling unions and regulating labor relations. As a final touch, it establishes a joint Con­ gressional committee with a $150,000 appropriation, to make a "thorough study of the entire field of labormanagement relations." PERSONALS SlU HALLS ASHTABULA 1027 West Fifth St. JOHN J. O'NEIL "ALABAMA" WEATHERWAX Phone 552^ Contact the Seconii District E. LaF. Deal Jr., who is now BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Court of Esse.x, Amesbury, Mass­ in the Army, lost your address. Calvert 453D achusetts, as soon as possible. BOSTON 276 State St. He would like to hear from you Boudoin 44S5 so he can repay the loan made !• i SBUFFALO 10 Exchange St. last Fall during the MM&P WILLIAM F. GUY Cleveland 7391 Your mother is extremely anx­ strike in New York. Write to CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. him at Fort Benning, Ga. Superior 5175 ious to hear from you. CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. 4. 4- 4. 4. S. S. Main 0147 BOSTON $3.00; D. v. Etheridge, $3.00; V. JAMES LEON OSBURN FORREST S. COX DETROIT 1038 Third St. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS McCloskey, $1.00; J. H. Crockett, $2.00; Your daughter, Helen Osburn, Cadillac 6857 Mrs. Charles Lytle wouW like . .L. Williams, $1.00; S. Bartoletti. (No Name). $2.00. DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. is anxious to hear fi'om you. Her to gel in touch with you re$3.00; E. Padilia. $2.00; G. Dejesu.s. NEW YORK Melrose 4110 address is Spratt, Alabama, $2.00. gar(fing your son. GALVESTON 308'/j—23rd St. SS IVEW LONDON Route 2, Box D, 4* 4* 4GALVESTON Phone 2-8448 C. D. Hunt, $1.00; G. Goss, $1.00; HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS J. H. . Girouard, $1.00. DANIEL J. CAREY Phone 58777 WILLIJIUM ^,\TOCK L. Hite, $5.00; C: Richards, $3.00; SS GATEWAY CITY Contact your mother as soon JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. C. O. Greenwood, $2.00; O. L. RagGet in touch with Toni BanJ. B. Beye, $1.00; F. O. Blanco, $1.00; as possible and, also, mail your Phone 5-5919 land. $3.00; "E. M. Felker. $3.00; A. Hakos, $1.00; J. Toro, $1.00; E. W. toja, 109 E. Houston St., New MARCUS HOOK I'/j W. 8th St. B. Grazes, $3.00; D. Rivera. $3.00; Kurz, $1.00; R. H. Simpson, $2.00; navy discharge to her. York 2, N.Y. Chester 5-3110 F. L. Kaufman, $2,00; R, A. Derrough, I M. Awall, $1.00; E. V. Matinki, $2.00; 4* 4' 4MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. $2.00; D. Calrera, $3.00; B. J. Sage, P. Lohas, $1.00; H. Randoja. $1.00; 4. 4. 4. ALBERT MC DAVID Phone 2-1754 $3,00; E. E. Madison, $10.00; H. Nelli. HERSHEL PORTER J. Fedson, $2.00. Your mother is very anxious MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St". $3.00; A. Peckin. $5.00; L. A. Hillery, Communicate with William MSS LAFAYETTE NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. $10.00; L. Q. Strange, $4,00; B. Grazes. to hear from you. Alper, 900 Jefferson Building, Wm. R. Brieze. $2.00; L. R. Pimentel, Magnolia 6112-6113 $5.00; P. J. Hayes, $1.00; Y. Pedrazo, 44. 4$3.00; P. Legdon, $2.00; M. Sovick, 1015 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. $1.00. ESSEN A. JOHNSON '$2.00; C. W. Heppding, $3.00; G. A. HAnover 2-2784 Pa., concerning your claim for J. M. Walsh, $2.00; M. Marines, I Lueth, $2.00; S. Trzcinski, $2.00; V. E. A leter from Townsend & injuries sustained aboard the SS NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. $1.00; C. McDowell, $1.00; Domingo I Joyce, $2.00; G. A. Muschinski, $2.00; Phone 4-1083 Doyle, Counselors-at-Law, 921 Norvana. Lallave, $6.00; J. Sidor, $5.00; Fiord K. H. Smythe for crew, $20.00. PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, Dominski, $2.00; C. J. Stalsworth. 4. 4. 4. Lombard 3-7651 SS CAVALIER $4.00; E. Nelson, $4.00; Martin Sierra, New Jersey, requests that you PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. S. Regner. $1.00; C. M. Bailey, $1.00, CLARENCE E. TOBIAS $6.00; A. J. Anderson, $,3.00; John contact them immediately. Beacon 4336 SS C. NORDHOFF Get in touch with your mother Weimer, $7.00; W. Gustavson, $4.00. RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. J. R. Davis, $2.00; F. Sarmento. 4- 4. 4. at once. Phone 2599 NORFOLK $2.00; E. Pantoja, ^2.00; J. B. Dixon, ARCH JACOB SODERBERG SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $2.00; C. J. Butson. $2.00. Contact your brother Carl A. Douglas 5475-8363 SS COASTAL STEVEDORE E. T. Petterson, $1.00; A. W. AlmSoderberg, 3422 Columbus Ave., SAN JUAN, P. R. ..252 Ponce dc Leon gren. $3.00; L. Pierce, $3.00; R. C. No. B 80703, (No Name), $1.00; San Juan 2-5996 Cartwright, $3.00; C. E. Mosley, $3.00; Jose Rodriquez, $1.00. Jacksonville Fla. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. T. G. Jones. $3.00; J. A. Barone, $2.00; The SIU Hall in Baltimore in­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 4- 4" Phone 8-1728 J. O, Hudgins, $3.00; L. Clegg, Jr., R. Ygulski, $2.00; A. Cramer, $2.00; tends to clean out its Baggage FRISCO MARTENS SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. $2.00; H. H. andernian, $3.00; P. Mont- i. Heilpern, $1.00; J. Palmeri, $1.00; Room. Some gear, which has BILL KENNY Main 0290 joy, $3.00; E. S. Hogan, $3.00; W. L. M. Gitchul, $2.00; G. Miceli, $2.00; Anthony J. Durbano is going been held from one to six 'years, TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Pope, $3,00; F. W, Tingle, $3.00; M. J. J. Arbasz. $1.00; R. Brooks, $3.00; . Phone M-1323 Layden, $3.00; L. C. Baccus, $3.00; J. S. Zuba, $1.00; E. L. Rerbo, $1.00; to Italy as a passenger, and is cluttering up the room. This TOLEDO 615 Summit St. R. E. Foster. $1.00. . M. J- Acosta, $5.00; D. B. Gardner, wants you to get in touch with baggage will be held for sixty Garfield 2112 R. H. Hogan, $3.00; H. T. Archer. $1.00; O. A. Michael, $3.00. him at the following address: days,' and if not claimed in that WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. SS COASTAL MARINER $3.00; S. C. Foard, Jr., $3.00; B. M. San Benedetto, Imperillis, Pro- period of time, wjil be opened Terminal 4-3131 T. M. Larsen, $1.00; L. M. Newberg, Swinson, $3.00; G. L. Hewitt. $3.00; LO($ AOHOg'^LCl NOTICE! W, P. Midgette. $3.00; J, Ac Mentzer, $|i;06. vncia di Aquia, Italy. and the contents distributed. �. ••:"'.r';..-4r:;^'-^' Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG • . - •.. .. . Friday. July 25. 1947 m LAST OBSTAClfHASBefN moVSO I#" » STAY ON YOUK SHIP-UMTiL YOU HAVE HAO A CHANCE TO VOTE IDRTHE CONDITIONS AND WAGES AND SECURITY THAT WILL ONLY COME THRU A* $19 CBim/ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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LAKES NEGOTIATING COMMITEE MEETS WITH HURON ON SIU CONTRACT SIU MEMBERSHIP STILL HAS BIG JOB IN CITIES SERVICE GEAR-GRABBERS HURT UNION DIRTY SHIP IS PAIN TO CREW AND OFFICIALS REUTHER BEATS COMMIES IN UAW WARNING BELL SOUNDS: DON'T SMUGGLE BUTTS COMMIE SHEET HAS HAD LONG ANTI-LABOR RECORD CONGRESSMAN DEFINES FREEDOM: 'RIGHT TO PAY STARVATION WAGES' HALL IN MOBILE IS CENTER OF A GROWING PORT ORGANIZE NON-UNION OUTFITS NOW, OR SUFFER WHEN SHIPPING SLUMPS 1-MONTH'S DUES GETS SIU BOOK ON GREAT LAKES TAMPA SHIPPING BACK TO NORMAL JUST AS SHIPPING LIST EMPTIES NMU IS FINISHED ON THE LAKES, ITS MEMBERS FLOCKING TO THE SIU NEW ORLEANS READY TO BACK SIU ORGANIZERS WEATHER IS HOT, BUT LABOR KEEPS COOL IN PORT OF NORFOLK SLOW WEEK ENDS, BOSTON NOW HUMS WITH ACTIVITY NEW FORM PROVIDES EASY WAY OF KEEPING SHIPBOARD RECORDS SEAFARERS, MINE WORKERS PROVE UNITED MEMBERSHIP CANNOT LOSE CAMELS BARS 500 AFTER STRIKE HURON SEAMEN HELP COMMITTEE IN DRAWING UP UNION CONTRACT AROUND THE GREAT LAKES WITH THE 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after two explosions were heard.  The ship,  manned  by  the  SUP  in  all  departments,  was gutted in the .fire.  One SUP crewmem­ ber.is  missing  and  presumed  dead  in.the  blaze, which also took  the lives of  the'cap­ tain and radio operator.  (Story on Page 3.)  • • A'  iiii  lip  iiiiiiiiiiiaiiiP  \ ^  V  iifc­  ­  ­'1.  TT ^  >  :.;­;.v::;:,;v;.y  1  '  >  k.  ,  fc.  W"­':  • vi  '­  J  X.I1A.V' t­7>r> ;>{i  »•   V '  ,  I =­0  ':'V.­ \  .  • ^.4.  • 1  ^  ­.V    ^  1  �• v'y  siiAPA  Pari'Tw®  tbc  '..4.  ­V­.;  • =•   ^­^T5OIXAR»S WORTH  Of Welfare Services  SEAFARERS  GUIDE  TO  BETTER  BUYING  ­Siekmann Director  ifev  ^  i  ..  1  : I.  To­assist  the  Seafarer  andtperlfg FQ|*HQ|||0 B||y0|.j|  his family  in  getting the  best  By  Sidney  Margoiius  '  Keeping  pace  with  recently­added  benefits  for  Seafarers,  value when  they go out  shop­ the SIU  Welfare Plan  is expanding  its personal  services with  ping,  whether,  'hether. its  food,  clothes  for  The  latest  inflation  has  put  the  prices  of  homes  at  a  new  high  and  the  appointment  of  Walter  Siekmann  as  Director  of  the  the  kids,  tires  for  the  family  car,  is  storing  up  a  load  of  grief  in  the'shape  of . inflated  mortgages  for  a  radio or  any  other familiar  item,  unwary  buyiers.  .  newly­created  Welfare  Serv­^  A  Seqfarer is  in an  especially  tough  position  when  it  comes  to buy­ the  LOG  will  carry  a  column,  be­ ices  Department.  In  his  new  ing  a  home  berth  for  a  family.  He  doesn't  have  as  much  time  to  ginning  with  this  issue,  dealing  job  Siekmann  will  serve  as  modernize  an  old  house  hims^  as  many  families  do  these  days  to  with  everyday  buying  problems.  assistant  to  Deputy  Welfare  Ad­ The  one  following  is  the first  of  a  get  satisfactory  living  quarters.  He  can't  always  even  spend  as  mnch  ministrator  A1  Kerr,  and  will  be  sferies  that  will  appear  exclusively  time  improving  an  inexpensive  new  bungalow.  He's  got  to  be  doubly  the  man  who  will handle  any  per­ in this  newspaper and  written  with  careful  in  planning  or  buying  a  home.  sonal  problems  that  arise'in  con­ Therq  are  three  things  a  family  that  needs  a  new  home  might  do  the  problems  of  the  Seafarers  in  about  nection  with  Union  welfare  ben­ the  cujKntly steep  prices:  .  mind.  efits.  1.  Postpone ,  baying if  possible.  Sometimes housing  prices  are  lower  Each individual  cblumn  will be  a  The  decision  to  establish  this  in  autumn or  early  winter.  There's  no  guarantee  prices  will  be  lower  clear­cut  explanation  of  what  to  new  post  rose  out  of  ­the'  recent  look  for  in  buying­ any  particular  this fall,  and  we^nay  actually  be  in for another spell  of  general  infla­ rapid  expansion  of  the  Seafarers  item and how  and where  to get the  tion,  as  several  signs Indibate.  But  more  folks  are  being  forced  out  Welfare Plan in several  directions.  best  buys.  The  column  will  also  of  the housing mark^ by  high prices, and  the price tags may  be forced  The  addition  of  disability  and'  down  a  hit.  Prices  of  qjder  houses  and  big  new  houses  are  sagging  offer  tips on  what  type  of  product  a  maternity  benefits  to  the  already­ little  from  last  Spring's  high  although  tags  on  more  moderate­ is  best  for  a  particular  use.  priced  new  houses  are  stiil  stubbornly  firm.  existing ones  has greatly  increo^d  Consumer  Authority  the  scope  of  the  Plan's  operations.  2.  If  yoor  need is urgent,  consider  a  smaller  but  expansible  house.  The  author  of  the  series  is  Sid­ There's a  trend nowadays  to houses  designed to  be  comparatively easy  Personal  Contact  ney  Margoiius,  well  known  as  a  to  enlarge  later.  They;re  laid  out  on  the  lot  so  there's  space  to  add  »Since  the  SIU  Welfare  Plan  is  writer  on  buying  problems.  In­ subsequent rooms;  they  have  such  features as  a  plywood  exterior  wall  Walter  Siekmann  Union­administered,  the  new  ap­ cluded  among  his  published  works  that  later  can  become  on  inside  waU,  a  window  instaUed  in  a  itpaco  pointment will  provide for personal  in  the  outports  who  handle  this  are  two  books,  one  a  buying, guide  framed for a  future door,  etc,  .  '  contact  between  the  Seafarer  and  phase  of  the  welfare  benefits.  and  the  other  on  Social  Security,  3.  Keep down  the size of  the mortgage.  The  largest  single  cost  in a  the  Plan  with  a  minimmn  of  the  In addition,  Siekmann will  be  in  as  well , as  over  200  articles  that  house  is  the  price  you  pay  for  financing  it.  Interest  charges  pile  red  tape  and  administrative  run­ touch  constantly  with  those  Sea­ have  appeared  in  national  maga­ up  faster  than  most  families  realize.  If  you  bought  a  g9,000  home  around  that  is  characteristic  of  farers  who  are  permanently  dis­ zines.  with no  down  payment,  and paid  off  bn  the  mortgage  26 years  at  the'  plans  run  by  insurance  companies.  abled  and  will  see  to  it  that  their  While  Margoiius  also  does  rate  bf  $47.51  a month,  you'd  repay  the  lender  a  grand  total  of  $14,­ As part of  his job, Siekmann will  needs are  taken  care of  within  the  syndicated  column  on  consumer  253.  If  you  put  down  $1,500,  and  stiU  paid  $47.51,  for  19  years,  it  '  make  arrangements for  all­ ill Sea­ provisions of the  Welfare Plan. The  buying  which  appears  regularly  in  would  cost  yOu  $12,166  to  pay  off  the house.  If  you put  down $3,000  farers  in  this area  to  receive  their  same  applies  to  problems  arising  45  trade  Union  newspapers,  this  and paid off  in 14  years', your  cost would  be $10,815.  hospital  benefits  in person  and  be  out of any  other situation for which  particular  feature  is  written  ex­ The  expansible­house  technique  does  offer  a famiiy  some  chance  iu  visited  regularly.  He  will  also  be  the'  Plan  pays  benefits.  clusively  for the  LOG  as a  special  trimming  the  present  high  cost  of  a  house.  The  trick  is  to  buy  the;  in  contact  with  the representatives  The  new/director has  served  the  .seniice  for  its  readers.  smallest,  simplest  but  truly  expansible  home  you  can  get  away  with  SIU  in  various  ports  as patrolman  A  very  wide  range  of  subjects  at present,  making  sure, however,  that  the  basic construction  is' sound.  and has  been active  in the  Union's  will  be  covered  in  the  articles.  organizing  campaigns  of  the  past  Any  questions  or  swgestions  that  How to Apply  years.  In  his  years  of  sailing  and  Seafarers  might  hme  as  to  pur­ For Birth Pay  serving  SIU  men,  he  has  become  chasing  problems  they  have, run  well  acquainted  with  the  problems  into  will  be  welcomed  by  the  au­ Applications  for  the  mater­ nity  benefit must  be supported''  that  seamen  face  and  is well  qual­ thor  and  taken  up  in  the  pages  oi  ified to  deal  with  them.  by  the  following  documents;  the  LOG.  • Your    marriage  certificate.  • Baby's    birth  certificate  dat­­ ing  birth  after  April  1,  1952.  • The    discharge  from  your  last  ship.  Processing  of  all  applica­ tions  cdh  be  speeded  up  by  at  least  three  days  if  photostatic  copies  of  the  three  documents  are  sent  in.  Applications,  should be  made  to Union  Weli*  fare  Trustees,  c/o  SIU  head­ quarters,  675  Fourth  Avenue,  Basementless  houses  with  expansion  attics,  like  the  Levitt  homes  .  B'klyn  32,  NY.  in NT,  generally offer  the  best  Immediate  value  today.  v  LOG fxpose Read  By  Four  Million  ^r\  ¥•   Then  hope  that  in  a  few  years  building  prices  will  deflate  a  little  so  you  can  add  to  it,  or  undertake  to  do  some  of  the  work  of  expansion  yourself.  That  doesn't  mean  the  house  necessariljr has  to  be  a  little  cracker  Jaiy  2S.  1952  VoKXIV.  No^  15  box.  But starting  with a  weii­built  smaller home  thoughtfully planned  As I See It  Page 13  for.futiire expansion  keeps down  both the  price, and the mortgage  and  Burly  ;.Pago, Ifi  parlays  the  savings  in, interest  oh  the  mortgage.  You  could  pay  for  Cannery  Workers..  Pages 14,  15  much of  the  exp'ansion  simply­with  the  savings  in  interest,  as  we'll  Crossword  Puzzle  ...... Page  12  show  in  the next  issue.  .­1  ­ Did  You  Know  Page  18  It is definitely  getting easier  to put  the finishing touches, on a  house  Editorial  Page IJ  yourself,  through  such­developments  as  better­quality  diy­wall  con­ Foc'sle  Fotog  ........  Page 19  struction  for finishing  attic rooms,  prefabricated and  even prefinished  Galley  Gleanings  . . ...  Pa'ge 20  flooring  or  underlayment .for  asphalt  or  linoleum  tile  fiOors,  plastic  Inquiring Seafarer  .... Page 12  or  metal  tiles  for  bathrooms,  preassemble i  bathroom  fixtures  likO  ^  ,  In The  Wake...;......  Page 12  stall  showers,  r^dy­pasted  wall  paper,  roller  painting'and  onercoat.  Labor  Bound­Up".....  Page 16  paints,  small  power  tOols  and  scores  of  other  modem  materials  and.  >  techniques..,  ,  .  ,  '  .  ;  Letters  ;...... Pages 21,  22,  23  Letter Of  The  Week... .Page 13  A  truly  expansible  house  is  laid  out  on  its ,lot  M  there's  space  tO  ,  '  Mfritime  ............. Page  16  Displaying his  picture  In  the  SaturdaY Evening  Post,  Mike  MlU(kr  addv moms  (sometimes  even  with  gable  and  towafds  the  street),  and. !  Meet The Seafarer  ... .  Page  12  ,  explains how  he  played  role  Of  "saboteiur  for  a  day" id lUustrato  hqs plumbing , arranged so  additional  bathrOona . fixtures, can, be  easily  • :  On The Job  ...... ..,. Page  16  hooked on,  heat risers into the  attic,  an attic  high enough  to  be usable  ­:  sl^ry  on  port  security.  Listening in  aset Heft  to  right), 1L  Levy,  Personals  ..  ..:..:.  Page  26  and  roomy  enough  for  additional  rooms  or  which  can  be  enlarged  Frank  Vega,  George  Steinberg,  Percy  Boyer.  ,  '  Quiz  Page'19  with dormers,  etp.  '  "Saltwater Studies"  ... 'Page 10  Charges  made  in  previous: issues of  the  LOG  that serious  You  can  save  approximately  ten  per  cent  ofStie cost  of  a  house  by  Ship's  Minutes. 1... .Pages 12K  27  loopholes  exist  in^our  port  security  received  top billing  in  buying  one  of  the  newer  basementless  Olies  built  oh  a  concrete  mag  '  SIU History  Cartoon;. ^  Page  7  the  Saturday  Evening  Post  of  July  19.'  The  lead  artigle  in  with yadiant  heating in  the fioor  and  the  furnace  (scaled  down  in  size  Sports  Line  .  . .  Page  20  a  bit)  in a  furnace  closet.  Basementless homes  are  very controversial,  Ten  Years  Ago....... ^ Page, 12  that  issue,  distributed  to­*­ but  the  heating  method  has'  been  found  satisfactory  in  six  years  of  Top Of  The Neyps." ..,.; Page  6  4,000,000  Post  readers  up  of  security "practices  on  the  postwar  use,  and  I  myself  prefer the  saving in  cost  if  I have  a  large­ Treasure Hinitier.Page 11  throughout  the  country,  is  waterfront.' With  the  piiblication  enough  attic  for  storage.  Vacation  Pay... . . .pages  23,  24  entitled  "Our  Unprotected  Sea­ of  this article  in  the  Post it  is  ex­ A  house  built  more  nearly  square  than  long  and  narrow  is  another  Wash.  News  Letter.,. .,  Page  4  ports: "A  Cinch  for  Saboteurs",'It  pected­that  further  measures  will  money­saver  because  as  much  fioor  area  is  enclosed  with  less  costly  is  based  on  a  series  of  LOG'arti­ be taken i^thin the  limits of  exist­ wall space.  A squarer  house is also less­costly to fuel—less wall  spacC  Welfare  Benefits'....  page  cles which pointed up the. ease with  ing law,'to  protect  our  ports.  ­ Y.dur  Dollar's  Worth  .. .  Page  2^  .for  heat  to  escape;";.:  •  '•   •  ­  ;  .  which spies, sgbdteurs and fugitives  Congress May  Act ­ Also,  a  two­story  house  costs  less  than  onC;,  all  oh  one  flOor.  from  justice  Could  enter  or  le'ave  While  Congress is  not in session  There's  no  doUbt,  toO,  that  you  do find  the  best  yolues­these  dayk  Untie  «.Coif  Pittrlct,  Aft, «7S  Fewrth  / ­ now,  it'  is  exp^ted  that  several  in'the  large  mass­pmdiiced'developments;  '  :  "  ­  ^ '  K  •   fI??,"*'M' NV.  Tel.  STerlin*  this country.  "  S­Uri. ; Entered .ae  saeend  dat*  matter  One  result  of  the  LOG  charges^  measures  aimed:  at  plugging  «x­ .  (NEXT ISSUE: How  to save  on financing—'the  biggest Single­cost"In^t.  • t the  ­Fott  OHIce  In  Breaklyn,  NYv  has  been  a­Jioticeahle  tightening  4  CCbritlhed' on  paie  17) •   ­ under  the  Act  ef  Aufuit  M,  ms.  ahoine.)  '  •   '  .' /  .  /  .  v  SEAFARERS  LOG  i  '  sfesK  �I  • • •   • •   ­  FriJay,  Jfidy  85, M»  SEAFARERS  tOC  PaffC  Tbre*  'v  Proposed  Changes  In  Constitution  A  resolution calling for  revision  of  the  SIU  constitution  to  bring  the  basic  Union document  up to date has been  accepted by  the membership at headquarters  and all branches.  The resolution and revisions were drafted by the conference of  port  agents and  headquarters  representatives after a year­long study  of  the pres­ ent document.  panded  into  entirely  new fields  in  governing  the  Union's  activities  in  Copies  of  the  proposed  recent  years,  such as  welfare.  This  this field.  amended  constitution  are  was not  foreseen • when the original  The  passage  of  anti­labor  laws  being mailed  to  all  SIU  ships  constitution was uritten in 1938,­so  in  many of  the  States as  well  as in  (Contined  on  page  17)  for  study  by  the  membership  that  there  tire  no  provisions  in  it  and  will  be  distributed at  the  next  membership  meetings  where  the  second  reading  of  the  proposals  will  be  held.  More  Readings  .  Under  the  democratic  procedure  carefully spelled out in the existing  constitution,  the  proposed  draft  has  to  have  two  readings  at  suc­ A  significant  victory  has  been  clinched  by  the  SIU  as  the  The  furiously­blazlnr  oil  tanker  Victor  H.  Kelly  lies  alongside  cessive  membership  meetings  In  burning Union  Oil Co.  pier  while San  Francisco Bay flreboat  pours  port.  The draft  is open for amend­ National  Labor  Relations  Board  certified  the  Union  as  sole  water  on  the  flames.  ments  on  any  article  or  clause  at  bargaining  representative  for  the  engine  department  on  the  Ocean  Tow  Company's  ships.  these  readings.  ­  The  next  step  is  to  refer  it  to  The SIU already held bergain­ was  that  by  splitting  up'the  ships,  a  committee  on  constitutional  ing  rights  for  deck  and  stew­ the  MFOW  expected  to  win  a  col­ lective  bargaining  election  on  one  amendment.  This  committee  will  ard  departments.  consist  of  six  members,  two  from  Although  only  two  ships,  the  of  them.  each department—deck, engine and  Alaska  Cedar  and  the  Alaska  After  hearing  arguments  in  the  steward—and  will  be  elected  from  Spruce,  w®re  involved the  outcome  case,  the  NLRB  issued  an  order  in  among the  membership at  the next  of  this  case  upholds  the  SIU's  po­ February  directing  that  separate  headquarters  meeting.  This  com­ sition  that  all  ships  of  a  company  elections  be  held.  The  SIU  imme­ Ttiree  crewmen  were  lost  and  30  injured  when  two  SUP­ mittee is empowered  to. recommend  are  considered  as  one  unit  for  the  diately  contested  the  oi­der  and  at  manned^tankers  caught fire  and  exploded  in  San  Francisco  further  changes  in  the  document.  purposes  of  collective  bargaining.  subsequent  hearings  the  SIU's. po­ The  precedent  set  by  this  ruling  sition  was  upheld  and  the  NLRB  bay.  The  tankers'went  up in flames  when fire  broke  out  at  Upon being reported  to the mem­ bership  from  the  committee,  the  would  seem  to  bar  any  anti­union  reversed  itself.  the  Union  Oil  Company  pier"*^  proposals will  receive a third  read­ operator  from  attempting  to  play  The  election  followed  with  the  ing.  Here  too, amendments  will  be  one  union against  another by  split­ SIU  coming  out  on  top.  Now  that  in Oleum just as the tank­ship  the  SIU  has  been  certified  as  bar­ in order.  ting up his fleet,  ship by  ship.  Victor  H.  Kelly  was  complet­ gaining  agent  and  no  protest  or  Two­Thirds  Vote  Won  Election  ing  discharge  of  cargo.  As  a  re­ objection'  has  been  forthcoming  Once  having  been  approved  by  Prior  to  the  NLRB  announce­ Under  the  rules ­of  the  Va­ sult, '  that  ship  was  completely  cation Plan  as set  forth  by  the  the  membership  In  all  ports,  the  ment,  the  SIU  had  won  a  collec­ from  the. MFOW  it firmly  estab­ document  will  face  a final  test  in  tive  bargaining  election  iii  the  lishes  the  SIU  as  the  only  unli­ gutted: and  a  sister  ship,  the  Lom­ trustees,  a  Seafarer  must  ap­ 30­day  referendum  vote.  Two­ fleet's  engine  rooms.  The  election  censed  union  On  these  ships.  poc,  suffered  heavy  damage  al­ ply  within  one  year  of  the  thirds  of  the  membership  voting  followed  defeat  of  an  attempt  by  though  her  crew  brought  the  Are  payoff  date  of  his  oldest  dis­ under cpntrorwithout' casualties.  charge  in  order  to  collect  his  must approve  the document  before  the  Marine  Firemen,  Oilers  and  It  goes  into  effect.  WatertenderS  Union  (CIO)  to  split  Were  it  not  for  the  wind  direc­.  full  vaca.tion  benefi^.  If  he  While  the  present  SIU  constitu­ up the  company.  presents 'any  discharge  whose  tion and  quick  action  In closing  off  The  case  originated  when  the  valves,  the fire  ctiiuld  have  spread  payoff  date  is'  more'  than  a  tion guarantees  thorough and  com­ plete  d^bcratic  operation  of  the  SIU  organized  the  newiy­formed  year  before the  datC  pf  his va­ to the  Union Oil  Company refiffery  Union's  affairs,  and  contains  safe­ company  and  obtained  recognition  yith disastrous  results.  At  It  was,  cation application,  he  will lose  out  on  the  sea  time  covered  guards for the niembership, changes  in  the  deck  and  steward  depart­ a  lar^e  section  of  the  unloading  in  the  Union's  mode  of  operation  ments. The  MFOW eought  to block  by  that  particular  discharge.  pier  was  destroyed  along  with  the  and  in  Government  regulations  SIU .  representation  in  the  engine  Don't  sit  on  those  discharges.  damage tp the  tankers.  «  '  have  made  it  necessary  to  alter  room  by  asking  that  each  ship  be  Bring  them  in  and  collect  the  S Die,  3 Hospitalised  that  document.  considered  a  separate  bargaining  money that, is due  to you.  Lost  in the  disaster, all  from  the  For one  thing, the  Union has ex­ unit.  The  purpose  of  the  move  Victor  H.  Kelly,  were:  !  Captain  A  complete  analysis  of  a  Eugene  J.  Fulton,  who  suffered  a  nine ­ part  global  maritime  heart  attack; .  W.  L.  Ligglns,: radio  treaty  and  its  affects  on  Sea­ operator  who  Is >  missing;  and  a  farers will be presented in  the LOG  ,  wiper,  Yarker,  whP  is  believed  to  issue  of  August  8.  have  drowned.  Three  other  crew­ The  treaty,  adopted  at  an  In­ Further  attempts  by  foreign  shipping  interests  to  go  into  business  on  the  backs  of  the  members. w^re. hospitalized: 'denies  ternational  Labor  Conference  in  darcia,  Albert  iSheehan  and  Frank  US reserve merchant fleet  have come  to  light.  The latest  move consists of  a jprbposal  by six  Seattle during  1946,  was  passed  by  shipping compemies  from the  city of  Trieste to  legalize the sale to  them pf  ten Libertys from  •   Berard) While the. rest were  treated  the  US Senate  before  it  adjourned  at  the  scenie.  OK  discharged ­ after  the  reserve fleet.  These  six+  ^  last  month.  Its  provisions,  many  minor Injuries;  ­ companies haye hired a lobby­ year,  Libertys  commanded  around  and will be paid  by MSTS in Amer­ of  them  already  incorporated  in  •   According  to  Martin  Cunning­>  ist to try to push a bill through  $1,500,000 on the world  market, de­ ican  dollars.  It, is  estimated  that  SIU  agreements.  Will  have  the  pending on  their condition.  Whii®  the  Japanese  outfit,' "American  force  of  law  when  they  formally  ham,, AB, the fire  broke out  just as  Congress to this  effect.  . he  was  getting  ready  to  go  on  the  This  newest  attempt  td  raid  the  prices may have dropped  sonaewhat  Ship bperatiiig Co., Ltd.,'­ will clear  go  in  effect  in  the  near  future.  12  to  4  watch.  It  started  by  the  US  reserve fleet  followed  a  LOG  since  las'  winter's  boom,  the  Tri­ 81,000 a  day  profit  out  of  the .LST  For  the first  time,  special  Gov­ risers  oh  the  dock  and  swiftly  story  to  the  effect  that  Japanese  este  proposal  woiiid  mean  the  US  Operations,  fio American  company,  ernment agency  will have authority  r  spread  until  "a  huge  sheet  of  shippers  were  maneuvering  to  buy  Government  would  be; selling  the  as  far  as. can  be  determined,  was  to  set  certain  minimum  standards  .  flames  played  on  our  ship  like  a  30 Libertys  and were  working hard  shipis  for  far  less  than  theii^ mar­ given a chance  to bid  for this  busi­.  concerning  food  and  water  supply  •   .­iblowtorohi"­': i  ­  i «  :  ^  1  ^  to  influence fiie  sympathetic  De­ ket '  price.  In  effect  then,  this  ness.  s  and  the.  stowage  of  stores  aboard  • 'J.  The  crewmembers ^manned five'  fense ^Department to sponror  legis­ wbiild. m®si> direct US  Government  :  Eventually, the companies, intend  ship  with  the  power  to  enforce  its  fire hoses  hiit  were unable  to miedce  lation for the  sale of  these ships.  subsidy  for  foreign  shipowners.  •  to  take  over  the  LSTS  and  con­ orders.'  '  Qf  the many proposals made thus  tinue'to  operate  them  courtesy  of  z any  Impression  on :  the flames:  Other  CbantrlM' Interested  ;  Among the other new procedures  far, the Japanese  deal is considered  the.  US  iNavy  which  .ndll. declare  prescribed in the ratified  treaty are  ­Meanwhile  the  mates  closed  aU  of  Nor  are  the  Trieste  and  Japa­ the  valves  to  keep  the  oil  fi­om  nese  proposals  the  only  ones  that  the  most .important  as' success  of  them  "obsolete" for  the  benefit  of  testing, requirements  for  the  cer­ i  feeding  the fire.  Attempts  were  have  been made  to the  US Govern­ such  a  largie­scale  bite  out  of  the  the Japanese, company.  tificatiorf  of  ships'  cooks  and  the  : made  to cut  the lines  and  free  tlie  ment.  ;  A :bill  has  been introduced  US reserve would  pave the  wsty for  Former  Govt  Agency  medical examination of  all seamen.  ship from the dopk without success.  in Congress  on behalf  of  the South  similar  moves by  other nations.  Actually,  the  LOG  learned' that  These  provisicms,  along  with  sev­ Deal  With  MSTS  L  this  Japanese  compony  ^consists  of  eral others,  are effective  as US  law  The  crew  found  themselves  cut  Korean Government  asking for  the  ;  off  from  the  forward  lifeboats and  transfer  of  50.000  tons  of  shipping  .'The  Japanese  company has  al­ that  country's'  former  Merchant  now  that,  the  $enate  has  used  its  V the­No.' 3  lifeboat davits  got stuCk;  to > that  cduntry  and  several  other  ready  made: considerable  headway  Marine Commission,, an outfit  com­ treaty  powers  to  imopt  them.  In the next issue of  the LOG, the  Explosions  followed and' the 'cr.e\y­'  countries  have  been icasting  hun­ through  an  agreement  with  the  parable. to  the  US  Maritime' Gom­ Navy  to  handle  48  LSTs  caitying  mtssioh  of  World  War II.  While no  SIU  will  publish  a  full  report  on  i' membera'  went : intd  the  Water  as  gry  eyes  %t  the  US  reserve.  the captain  gave  the order  to aban­^  Further,  the' Trieste  companies  US  Government  cargo'within  thC  longer an  official  Japanese  govern­ the  entire  treaty* with  special  ref­ !. don ship., s^ll of the survivors were  are trying to:work out a de^ where­ Japanese  islands and  to Korea.  Al­ ment  agency,  the. putflt is  support­ ei^nCe to  those conditions  not  now  .  picked  up, by  tugp  and  other  small  by the ­US would  sell them the Lib­ though  manned  by  Japanese; these'  ed .by . 31  Japanese ohippingi com­ inV effect ­ In  standard  SIU  agree­ ments.  . ; bpat3  in the  vicinity. ;  ertys at 1550,000 each.  Earlier this.  ships  will  fly  the  American;  flag  ,1*  .(Contined  on  page: lU­ ;•   Union Wraps  Up  Ocean Tow Case  Fire Kills. Three  On SUP  Tankers  DonH Waits  Vacation Pay  New  Treaty  Sets Basic  Ship Rules  More Foreign Firms  Seek  US  Ships  �If fe  'f*ar'  ­  Vo a  4WWim •  Autumn Shipping Rfse—If  SIU  NEWSLETTER  from WASHiNGTOJt  ps­ V? '•   ri­­ i­ WASHINGTON.—Earlier  forecasts  of  a  sha^ rise in  shipping  this fall  may  haVe  to be  abandoned  unless  further  foreign  aid  appropriations  are forthcoming  from  Congress  before  then, a  possibility few  observers are willing to predict  in  this national  election year'.  Pessimism  in  the  ranks  of­^  In  order  for  Die  American  shipowner  to  continue  to  prosper  under  shipping  industry  leaders  and  Cape  Grieg  and  John  Evans  (Mis­ was  found  that u principal  kink'in  worldwide competition, he must operate ships  that are faster and larger  their  use  would  be  the  lack  of  than  those now in  being. As in the case  of  the Mariner­type  vessel, the  interested  Government  agen­ sissippi).  cies  hinges  on  the  big  slice  the  Part  of  the  ship  cutbacks  have  spare  parts  and  repair  items  with­ 45;000­ton  tankers now  being  buUt  were  but  a "gleam  in  the eye" five  «2nd  Congress  took  out  of  Presi­ been  in  the  Cape­type  ships  taken  out  which  the  program  couldn't  years ago.  There is  no reason  to­believe  that  this country's  progress in  dent  Truman's  original  requests  out  the  beginning  of  this  year,  properly  function.  After  a  few  sh|p design  in  the  next fifteen  years  will  be any  less accelerated  than  for foreigA  aid funds  which, at  the  many  of  them  operated  by  MSTS.  voyages,  most  of  the  Cape  ships  thjit  of  the  last five  years.  present time, seems certain to limit  Spokesmen  noted  that  despite  ex­ have been returned  to lay­up status  %  X  X  shipments  mainly  to  material  ear­ pensive  repair  and  oveiiiauling  despite  the  relatively  high  cost  to  marked  under  the  North  Atlantic  programs  to  refit  these  vessels,  it  bring  them  out  originally.  Admiral  E.  L.  Coehrane,  Marittme  Administrator  and  Chairman  of  Treaty.  Shipments  to  the  partners  thf  Federal  Maritime  Board,  has  told  this  reporter  that  despite  the  in  the  NATO  agreement  are  han­ faOt  that  President  Truman  recently  nominated  him  for  anothet  four  dled solely to MSTS.  years in  the  top maritime  job, he  will retire within  a  very  short  time.  Cutbacks  in  the  fleet  of  GAA  The President  was told by  Admiral Cochrane  that the latter would stay  ships furnishing aid cargoes abroad  in his  present Government  position only  as long  as it  takes to  clear up  since  the  outbreak  of  the  Korean  sokie  of  the present  maritime  controversies,  particularly  those  relating  War  have  just  about  returned  the  to'constriction  subsidies  for the  superliner  United  States  and the  two  bulk of  these vessels  to the  various  Aiperican  Export  Line  ships  Independence jmd  Constitution.  reserve  fleets  on  all  coasts.  Admiral  Cochrane  will  leave  his  maritime, post  within  k  matter  of  Gov't  Steps  Out  two  or three months  and  will assume his  job as  Dean of  the School  of  Since  the  need  for  coal,  grain  Engineering,  of  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology.  and  other  cargoes  declined  this  The  law  provides for a  political  split  in  the  make­up  of  the  Federal  spring,  causing  requirements  for  maritime  agency.  This  means  that  president  Truman,  in  view  of  the  Govemmerit­owned  cargo  space  to  fact  that  Admiral  Cochrane  is a  Republican,  must  name  a  Republican  hit  bottom,  the  privately­owned  to fill  his  vacancy.  The  other  two  members  of  the  Federal  Maritime  merchant  fleet  has  been  able  to  Board  are  Democrats.  handle the  traffic going  to friendly  nations,  permitting  the  Govern­,  t  t  ment  to­ step  out  of  the  shipping  The  US  continues  to  take  pride  of  place  with  the  highest  tonnage  business  in  competition  with  pri­ registered  under  one  flag.  However,  Britain,  unfortunately,  can  still  vate  operators  as  it  promised  claim  to  have  the  largest  merchant  fleet  in  active  employment.  when the  emergency GAA program  was  started.  Another  42  ships  were  returned  The  revival  of  the  shipbuilding  industries  in  such  countries  as Bel­ to  lay­up  status  last  week  to bring  gium,  Denmark,  France,  Germany,  Holland,  Italy,  Japan,  and  Norway,  the total  of ships  brought out of  re­ where  tonnage  output  Is  no>^^omparable  with,  and  in  most  cases  serve  and  since  idled  to  454.  An­ exceeds, that for 1939,  has beeiA notable  feature in  the past two years.  other 183  are operated  by MSTS to  However,  special  acknowledgement  must  be  made  to  the  US  for  the  move  military  cargoes,  accounting  assistance  which  has  enabled  these  war­stricken  countries  to  resume  for a figure of  637  ships in service  so  speedily  their  place  among  the  leading  shipbuilding  nations  of  the  ~  at  the  peak  of  the  program  six  world.  •  '  •  months  ago.  SIU  companies  affected  by  the  Cpl.  Edward  A.  Burke  greets  an  old  shipmate,  Dan  Fitsgerald  if  ,  ship lay­upis have returned  about 90  (center)  whom  he sailed  with  before  entering  Army,  while  August  The  year  1952 started out  wifli  this country  owning one­^hird  of  the  vessels  previously  operated  under  Horbac  looks on.  Burke  is getting  Army  discharge  today  and  ex­ world's  gross  ocean  tonnage.  Over­all  the  twelve  countries  of  the  GAA  agreements  to  the  Govern­ European  Recovery  Program  stood  about  at  their prewar  strength  or a  pects  to  be  shipping  again  soon.  '  ment.  Latest  to  join  this  list  are  little  better, having  gained  over 10  million  tons of  shipping since  1946.  the  following:  Bessemer  Victory,  A  stranger  to  the  monumental  changes  in  wages,  condi­ The  point  is,  however,  that  this  country  has  no  ground  for  com­ Anniston  Victory  (South  Atlantic);  placency.  Our  active,  privately­owned  merchant fleet  is  middle­aged,  Cape  £dmont  (Alcoa);  Winfield  tions and benefits achieved by the SIU in the past three years,  and  our  reserve fleet  is  slow,  vulnerable  and  obsolescent.  We  need  a  Stratton,  Henry  T.  Rainey  (Bull);  Gpl. Edward A. Burke will  be,back  to enjoy  them soon  after  flo^t or  new  fast  tankers,  passenger  ships,  and  dry  cargo  ships,  over  ­­ he's discharged from the Array  and above  the  present  meager  program.  It  can  only  be  hoped  that  the  American  people  have .learned  the  this week.  Wessons  of  the  past—that  they  will  never again permit lOur fleet  to run  Eddie, to whom the  thought  "just call mc  mister'­'  takes on  new  down,  and  confront  us  again  with  the  strain  and  waste  of  huge  stop­ significance  now,  agrees  that  he's  and­go  shipbuilding.  A  mysterious  man,  who­everybody  thought  was  a  watch­ been itching to get back  to sea ever  4­  t  t  man,  looted  the  crew's  lockers  aboard  the  Western  Farmer  since he  got his  Army call in 1950.  M Ihe war­buiii Liberty­type vessel suitable for the intercoastal trade?  the  night  they  were  paid  oft,  and  disappeared  with  about  At  that.time,  he  had  been  serving  is  a  question  which  the  Intentate  Commerce  ^mmission  will  as an  organizer  to bring other  sea­ This  $1,000  in  cash  and  a  new  set"*^  decide  within  thr next few  months.  Those  lines  presently  engaged  in  aboard  the  ship  and  apparently  men  some  of  the  conditions  he'd  this domestic  of  clothes.  ­ trade  appeared  before ICG  within  the pest  few  days  to  The  Farmer  was  tied  up  at  wore off  a set, of  new sports clothes  been enjoying sailing in the  A & G  protest  the entry  of  Isbrandtsen Company, Inc. and  West Coast  Trans­ that  he  had  taken  from  various  District.  An  accident  on  the  ship  her  23rd.Street  pier  in  Brooklyn  Line into the  Intercoastal  trade,  holding that  the Liberty ships  forced him to get off  and soon after  Ocejanic  when  the  heavy  set  man,  wearing  lockers.  which  the  applicants  propose  to  use  are  not  suited  to  intercoastal  old  clothes  appeared  on board.  He  The  thief. was  heavy  set,  was  he recovered. Uncle  Sam put  in his  requirements for  carriage of  general  cargo, and  that  the trade  already  walked around  the ship all  day, ap­ about  5 feet  10 inches  tall, and had  claim  for  him.  During  his  21­month  stint  in  is  overtonnaged.  parently  knowing  enough  about  light  hair.  X  %  X.  khaki.  Burke  spent  about  ten  • rhips to get around  with no trouble.  months in Korea  earning three bat­ At  about  2 AM  the  next  morn­ The  three  members  of  the  Federal  Maritime  Board  arc  in  Europe­ tle stars  in the  1951  spring  offen­ to. Collect  and  study  foreign  shipbuilding  costs first hand,  in  an  effort  ing,  the  man  awakened  Seafarer  sp^e  there.  While  he  was  attached  to finally resolve  the  conflicts  surrounding the  award  of  construction,  &­ic  Petersen  and  adced  him. for  to  the 27th "Wolfhound"  Regiment  subsidies  for  the  building  of  the  American  Export  Line  vessels  Inde­ the keys  to  the  8­12 foc'sle.  Peter­ of  the  25th  Infantry  as a rifleman,  pendence  and  Constitution.  The former  Maritime  Commission initially  sen, still  half  asleep,  told him  that  he  suffered an  attack of  blood poi­ allowed  Export  a building  subsidy  of  45  percent  of the  foreign  costs,  he  bad  no  keys,  and  went  back  to  deep.  soning  in  his  1^, so  he  was  put  but  the  Federal  Maritime  Board  subsequently cut  this government  aid  to  work  iPctead as  a, cook,  a  job at  to 27 percent,  meaning  that  Export  would­have  pay  over $5,000,000  The  next  morning,  the  crew  .:ound  that  just  about  every  locker  SIU,  headquarters  is  making  a  whkh  his  training as  a  Seafarer  more for  each  ship.  /  •  ,  on  the  ship  had  been  opened,  and  complete analysis of  the new immi­ paid off. During the two and a half  Eaport  now claims it  is in  possession of  new  evidence from  a  Dutch  the  officers'  cabins  had  also  been  gration  law  passed  by  the  82nd  years he  had  been sailing  with the  shipyard  which  will  show  that  the  Ctovemment  should  increase  the  cleaned  out.  Congress, with  particular reference  SIU  previously,  he  shipped  as  a  building subsidy  on  the two  liners. The  FMB is investigating this­claim  After figuring up what each man  to its provisions affecting alien sea­ third  cook.  of  Export, and  the overall  results will  be watched  closely by  the entire  was  missing,  the  total  came  to  men.  A  complete  analysis  of  the  Ba<A  Te  Shipa  maritime  industry  because  of  a  subsidy  pattern  level  that  may  be  sets  ­ about  $1,000.  In  addition,  the  measiu­e  will  be  published  in  the  Burke  got  to  Tokyo  on  rotation  X  X  X  'watchman",  left  his  own  elothes  LOG  next  issue.  and* eventually  to  the  US  on  an  Tbe  National  Labor  Relations  Board  has  held  that  an  employer  The  new  statute,  an  omnibus  army transport,  the General Meigs.  measure  tying together  all  the  hn­ Stationed  fbr  the  past  month  at  violates  the  Labor  Management. Relations  Act  by  locking  out  his  migratien  laws  passed  by Congress  Camp  Kilmer, N.  J., near his home  employees  in  order  to  force  them  to  accept  his  terms,in  collective  since 1789,  was adopted  by  the re­ in  Jersey  Cfty,  he's  being  dis­ bai^ning. An*^ employer, under  this ruling,  huy not lawhiily  use such  cent  Congress  over  the  veto  and  charged  this  week  and  promises  a  tak:tic  to  break  a deadlock  in  bargaining  with  tEe  employees'  repre­ Seafarers  qualify  under  opposition  of  President  Trum^.  he'il be  back shipping off  the board  sentjative.  However,  the  NLRB's  decision  (involving  an  AFL  Distillery  the  SIU  Vacation Plan  every  Woijkers'  Union  and  a  group  of  35  wholesale .liquor  companies  at  Sponsored  by  the  Chairman  of  before  long  time  they  can  show  90. days'  .Chi«j»go,  Hi.)  added  that when  a. genuine  deadlock  has  been  reached  the  Senate  Judiciary  Committee,  When he stopped in at STO head­ discbarges  for  worktlme  at  sea  or  in  port  after  June  1.  Pat  McCarran  (D­Nev.),  and  by  quarters  to  say  hello  to  some  of  after bargaining  in  good  faith,  the  ehiployec may  put  into  effect  the  Rep. Francis  Walters (D­P».)  in the  his  former  shipmates,  he ran  into  terms'he  has  offered  to  the  employees'  represeatwHve.  1951..  Vacation  pay  can  be  collected  four  times  a  year  House,  the  legislation  was  passed  several  who had  shipped  with  him  In  another  decision,  the  NLRB has  ruled  that  it is  not  illegal  for  a  in  the final  days  of  the  session  on his  last ship,  the Sunmont,  back  uQiidtt  to  charge  a  higher  fee for reinstating  a  former member  than  it  in cases of  men with, continu­ which  ended  this  month.  In  the  in June, 1949.  One of  them,  Daniel  charges as an initiation fee for those who are  applying for membership  ous  sailing  time.  Your  dis­ ­ssue appearing  August 8,  the LOG  Fitzgerald,  MM,  offered the  appro­ the  brst  time.  charges  froga  an  SIU  ship  will  present  the  SIU  study  of  the  priate  congratulations  to  the  news  are  the  key  to  guaranteed  iaw  to  enable alien  Seafarers  who  that Eddie was getting out and wel­ vacation  pay  —  another  SIU  may be  affected by  it to understand  comed  him  back  to  the  fold  after  first  in  maHtime!  fully  its provisions.  his  eventful  absencie.  Korea Vet Returns  To SItip SiU  Again  Crew  Looted Of  $1,000  SIU  SIfting  Immigration  Art's Effect  Vacation Everg  90 Worhdays  fy"­'  D'­^/\­:''  �frlday,. Jolr tS, Mn  S E  A'F  A^E R S  IA>G  Birth Pay  $15,000 In Six  Weeks  A  total  of  $15,000  has  been  paid  out  to  Seafarers  under  the SIU's new maternity  ben­ efit  plan,  although  it  is  only  sijf  week  since  the first  payment  was  made.  Payments  continued  to  go  out  at  about  the  same  pace,  with  no expected immediate  slacking off  as an  average of  $2,500 a  week  has  been  paid  to  Seafarers  and  their  families  since  the  plan  went  into  effect.  One  of  Mobile's  benefit  babies  is  Larry  Nelson  Byers  shown  at  home  with  his parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs. James  M. Byers,  of  that  city  and  his older  brother.  One  of  several  Brooklyn  entries  Is  Antonia  Guillen,  beint  held  by the  proud father, Antonio  Perez Guillen  alongside mamma  Rose  and  her  sister.  Fop  sails  as  an  AB.  * Out  in  the  sunshine  with  Junior  are  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Israel  Santos  Faustina of  New York  City.  Dad is AB aboard  the Ines (Bull Line.)  Brand  new  poppa  is  Seafarer  Joseph  F.  Casem  of  the  Crescent  City  shown  with  wife  Virglnik  and  their first  born,  Furinio,  just  nld  at  the  time  photo  was  taken.  ^  Owners Sialling^  SUP  Asks  More  SAN FRANCISCO.—Noting  a  satisfactory. settlement  with  •  I  I  a  non­member  of  the  operators'"  association  this  week,  the  SUP made good its promise  to match  the shipowners' stalling  tactics  with  a  contract  pro­^'  posal  that  would  penalize  wouldn't  let  the  talks  go  forward  further  delays  toward  agree­ one  day  unless  SUP  secretary­ treasurer Harry Lundeberg showed  ment  to  end  the  58­day  strike,  A  firm  stand  by  the  Sailors  up.  This  obviously  staged  device,  against  the  Pacific  Maritime  As­ asserted  the  committee,  hinged  on  sociation  has  tied  up  over  a  100  the  fact  that  the  SUP  official  was  More  Pictures  on  Page  17  ships  on  all  coasts  since  the  start  subpoenaed  that  same  day  before  the  NLRB  • 'to  answer  charges  Some  75  Seafarers,  who  became  of  the  walkout  May  27.  against  the  union  brought  by  the  Reports  of  the  SUP  Strike  and  fathers  since  April  1." 1952,  have  same  shipowners.  already  collected  under  the  plan.  Negotiating  Committee  backed  by  Further  indication  of  their  lack  At the  same time, 75 savings  bonds  membership  approval  take  special  of  faith  were  the  next  day's  head­ with  jf  total  face  value  of  $1,875  note  of  the fact  that  the  PMA  has  lines  in  all  newspapers  claiming  have  been  sent  by  the  Union  to  made  only  one  contract  offer  dur­ the  SUP secretary  was  stalling  ne­ the new  members of  the Seafarers'  ing  the  entire  period  of  the  strike,  gotiations,  the  union  report  added.  and  that  after  it  was  in  progress  The  settlement  by  the  non­PMA  families.  seven  weeks.  In  the  absence  of  operator,  Alaska  Steamship  Com­ Under  the  plan,  the  Seafarers  what  the Sailors  called  a  "genuine  who  qualify  receive  $200  from  the  attempt  to  meet  and  realistically  pany, involving 20  ships, recognizes  SIU  Welfare  Plan,  and  their  baby  discuss  the . issues,"  negotiations  the  SUP'S  principal  demands  on  gets a $25 US bond  from the Union.  were  broken  off  for  nearly  three  wages  and  other  economic  condi­ Those  Seafarers  who  have  collect­ weeks  while  the  PMA  staged  tions.  In  the  face  of  this  accord,  ed  so  far  have  congratulated  the  maneuvers  aimed  at  creating  an  shipowners  in  the  PMA  advanced  Union and  its Xwo­year­old Welfare  alliance  with  the  Harry  Bridges'  an  offer  embodying  just  half  the  Plan  on  this  latest  big  step  for­ longshoremen  to  break  the  back  increases  reached  in  negotiations  ward.  with  Alaska  Steamship and  at  that  of  the  Sailors'  fight.  All  of  them  explained  that  the  Despite  this  effort,  few  on  the  it  was  the  first  formula  produced  benefit  came  just  when  it  was  waterfront  have  swallowed  the  by  the  shipowners  to  end  the  needed  most.  The  $200,  in  most  bait  or fallen  for  the line  that  one  walkout.  cases,  covers  the  medical  and  hos­ of  the  "crucial"  issues  is  loading  In  the  face  of  this,  the  SUP  re­ called  its  pledge  of  a  month  ago  pital expenses  involved, and  which  of  stores  jurisdiction.  to  match  continued  stalling  by  the  usually  put  quite  a  dent  in  the  Lack  of  Faith  PMA  with  demands  that  would  family  budget.  Showing  up  the  shipowners'  un­ partially  enable  the  Sailors  to  As  the total  of  Seafarers'  babies  willingness  to  negotiate  since  the  make  their  accumulated  wage  went up to 75, the boys  managed  to  talks  were  renewed,  the  SUP com­ losses  up  due  to  the  strike  by  upping  keep  the  slight  lead  they  started  mittee  disclosed, 'Was  a  recent  tac­ earlier  figures  considered  rock­ out  with,  but  the  girls cut  it  down  tic  of  the  PMA  chieftains  who  bottom.  until the score  is  now  36  girls and  39  boys.  ^  Every SIU  port is  represented  in  the  list  of  payments,  and  applica­ tions are  coming in  from Seafarers  all  over  the  country.  Those  Seafarers  who  have  re­ ceived  the  $200  maternity  benefit  and  the  $25  bond  during  the  past  two  weeks  include:  Henry Garrity, Turtle  Creek, Va.;  Ernest  Green,  Prichard,  Va.;  Ronald  J.  Thompson,  Somerville,  Mass.;  Erling  Hansen,  New  Or­ leans, La.;  James Temple,  New Or­ leans,  La.;  Milton  C.  Shepherd,  Galveston,  Texas;  Charles  L.  Shi­ rah,  Mobile,  Ala.;  Thomas  J. Hoar,  Baltimore,  Md.;  Allen  R.  Nauman,  Roanoke, 111.;  George  Zidik,  Balti­ more,  Md.;  Robert  N.  White,  Ken­ ner,  La.;  Francis E.  Wasmer,  Kan­ sas  City,  Mo.;  Ferdinand  Greeff;  Baltimore, Md.  Also:  Robert  O. Miller,  Cumber­ land, Md.; John McCormack,  Ozone  Park,  N.  Y.;  Joseph  Weiss,  New  York, N.  Y.; Charles  N. Bailey,  Mo­ bHe,  Ala.;  Jack  Geiver,  Bronx,  N.  Y.;  James  McCoy,  Baltimore,  Md.;  Thomas  F.  Hill,  Norfolk,  Va.;  Is­ rael Santos, Bronx, N. Y.; Miguel  E.  Diaz,  Puerto  Rico,  and  Bobby  E.  Edwards,  Graham,  N­  C.  BME  Secretary­Treasurer  Charlie  King  pats  Lawrence  E.  Gordon  on  the  back  for  a  job  well  done  in  passing  exam  for  2d  assistant  engineer  right  out  of  the  foc'sle.  Gordon  attended  BME­spon­ sored  school  course  to  prepare  for  the  exam.  Seafarer  Jumps  From  FOW  To  2nd  Assistant  ITF Meeting  Attended  By  SIU Delegate  I  j;  Fate FiT«  STOCKHOLM.  —  Considerable  progress  In  solidifying  the  unity  of  unions  throughout  the  world  engaged  in  the  transportation  in­ dustry is  reported by SIU  delegate  James  Waugh,  who  is  attending  the  22nd  biennial  ITF  congress  in  Sweden's  capital this  week.  Waugh,  president  of  the  SIU­ affiliated  Cannery  Workers  Union,  represents  the  International •  and  its  affiliated  deep­sea,  inland  and  fishermen's  districts  throughout  the  US  and  Canada,  at  the  one­ week  session  of  the  International  Transport  workers  Federation.  Few  men  have  made  the  big  jump  from  the  foc'sle  to  a  2nd assistant  engineer's license, but one  of  them that did  the  tTick  is  Seafarer  (now  engineer)  Lawrence  E.  Gordon.  As  a result  he is now • aboard the"  Steel  Scientist  (Isthmian)  as  under  his  belt  as fireman­oiler­ a  licensed  officer.  water­tender,  he  was  eligible for  a  What  makes  Gordon's  achieve­ second  assistant's  license.  Gordon  ment  all  the  more  remarkable  is  decided  he  might  as  well  go  out  that  he  passed  the  2nd  assistant's  for it  instead  of  taking  the 3rd  as­ exam  without  any  prep^^ralion  sistant's  exam;  other  than  six  weeks  of  school  in­ "The  exam  was  a  pretty  tough  struction  arranged  by  the  Brother­ one," he recalled. "It took me a ful)  hood  of  Marine  Engineers.  week  to  complete  it.  I  started  on  Monday, July 7, and  wasn't finished  Went To BME  Gordon  decided  to  go  out  for  a  until  July 14."  Tough  or  not,  Gor­ license  when  he  came  off  the  Sea­ don  passed  with  flying  colors  and  gale  (Seatraders)  and  heard  about  received  an  original 2nd  assistant's  the  BME's  program  to  help  Sea­ license.  farers  become  licensed  engineers.  The 32­year­old  mariner has  been  He  went  up  to  the  BME  office  going  to  sea  for  ten  years  now,  all  where arrangements were  made for  of  that time in the engine room.  He  makes  his  home  in  New  Kensing­ him  to  attend  school.  \  Since  he  bad  six  years'  sea  time  ton,  Pa.  �m'0^  r»rr'Siz.'  lr#€  • >!V.­'  m  M  iEi :• •   W  i«!:  e..'  A Seaforer's Fight  Batk  From  A World Of  Pain  DEMOCRATS'  TURN  IN  CHICAGO—Act  II of  the  nominating con­ ventions  is  now  winding  up  in  Chicago  with  the  Democrats  getting^  their  turn.  The  convention  opened  on  a  note  of  acrimony  with "Tru­'  manites" and  "Dixiecrats," the  latter  led  by  Govenor Byrnes  of  South  Carolina  and Senator  Byrd  of  Virginia,  fighting  a  furious  sham  battle.  The  pro­Truman  faction  pushed  through  a  resolution  calling  for  all  A  year  and  a  half  ago  two  Seafarers  and  a  mate  aboard  the  Cities  Service  tanker  delegates  to  take  a  "loyalty  oath"  that  they  would  support  the  party  Logans  Fort  were  working  on  deck  unloading kerosene  onto  barges while at anchor  in the  nominee,  whoever he might  be.  At  the  last  minute,  both  sides backed  away  from  an inevitable  split  and  the  loyalty  oath  was  watered  down.  Cities  Service  terminal  a  half  mile  off  the  Norfolk  Naval  Base.  In  the  course  of  the  first  few  days  it  became  apparent  that  none  of  Without  warning,  the  roar  the  five or  six candidates had  enough  strength  to  win  the  nomination,  of  an  explosion  filled  the  air  so the  trend started running  strongly to the reluctant Governor Steven­ The deck  area  and the  barges  son  of  Illinois.  He  was  in  the  unique  position  of  having  the  conven­ were enveloped in  a mass of^flames.  tion  come  to  him  instead  of  the  other  way  around  as  is the  case  with  The flash fire  wrapped  itself  all  other  presidential  candidates.  around  the  three  men  working  on  i  t  deck.  .  IRANIAN  OIL BOILS  AGAIN—^The  Iranian  political  situation flared  The  two  Seafarers  made  it  over  up  violently  when  Premier  Mossadegh  resigned  after  he  was  refused  i;hc  side.  The  mate  collapsed  on  control  over  the  Iranian  Army  as  Minister  of  War.  He  was  replaced  deck.  The flames  were  quickly  temporarily by Ahmad  Ghavam who has  a reputStion for being  friendly  extinguished  and  other  crewmem­ to the British.  Immediately  following  Mossadegh's  resignation, his sup­ bers  helped  one  of  the  Seafarers,  porters  allied  with  the Communist­led  Tudeh  party  in nationwide  riots  Fred  Huffman,  out  of  the  oily  against  the  new  premier.  After a  couple  of  days  Ghavam  threw  in  the.  water.  He  and  the  mate,  Basil  sponge  with  Mossadegh  coming  back  in  office  and  presumably  having  Cubitt­Smith  were  rushed  to  the  a free hand.  British hopes that there  would be  a change  in the  oil situa­ hospital.  The  other  Seafarer,  tion  were  dashed by  the  latest  developments.  Joseph Sheldrick,  never came  back  up  to  the  surface  after  his  jump  WIDESPREAD RENT INCREASES SEEN—The Director of  Rent Sta­ from  the  blazing  ship.  The  mate  died shortly  after he arrived at  the  bilization,  TUdie  E,  Woods,  estimates  that  six million  families  will face  rent increases of  from 20 to 100  percent in  the near future  unless state  hospital.  and  local  governments  act  to  maintain  controls.  Under  the  present  Faces  Operation  law. Federal rent controls  will expire  September 30 unless local  govern­ Today,  just  18  months  after  the  ments request extension or Ae.area has been declared a critical defense  tragedy,  AB  Fred  Huffman  is  fac­ housing  zone.  Up  untU  now  only  18  communities  have  requested  an  ing  an  operation  that  offers him  a  extension of  controls.  ^  SO­SO  chance to  fully use  his hands  Fred  Huffman  and  his  wife  Juanita  While  he  was  hospitalised  X  X­ once  more.  He  has  just  received  following tiie  Logans  Fort  explosion.  SOVIET PUBLICATIONS  BANNED HERE—The  official Information  an  $85,000  settlement  from  the  Cities  Service  Oil  Company.  But  until  you  can  hardly  breathe  and  One  doctor  told  him  that,  the  Bulletin  published  by  the Soviet  Embassy  has  been  banned  by  the  US  the  18  months  between  the  acci­ your nerves get  all  tense."  smaU finger  on  his  right  hand  in  retaliation  for­treatment  accorded  a  State  Department  magazine,  dent and  the settlement are « story  It  was  hard  for  a  man  used  to  might  have  to  be  amputated, if  it  "Amerika"  in  the  Soviet  Union.  At  one  time,  "Amerika"  sold  50,000  in themselves.  being  active.  "I  wept  swimming  couldn't  be  straightened  out.  "I  copies  in  Moscow  and  was  very  much  in  demand  there.  Later  on,  the  After  Fred  was  taken  from  the  the  other  day  and  brushed  my  don't want  to lose two  joints of  my  Soviet  government  started  attacking  the  magazine  and  its  distribution  ship  to  the  hospital,  he  spent  the  hands against  the bottom.  It  liked  finger unless I  have to.  Of  course,  wax gradually restricted so  that publication  was halted.  to  have  killed  me,"  or  not  even  I know that the little finger doesn't  XXX  being able  to go fishing because, "I  do much  good, but it's nice  to have  EAST GERMANY  PLANS ARMY­A "defense  army" of  375,000 men  can't  wade  the  streams for fear  of  around  anyway.  I  don't  want  my  is being developed by the East German government  All former officers ­ hand disfigured any more  than it  is  of  the  German  World  War  II  Army  have  been  ordered  to register  for  falling  and  hurting  my  hands."  if  I can help it."  possible service,  and a  general  registration  of  all  men  and  women  be­ Training  Useleos  tween  18 and  OS  has  been  set.  The  call  fbr  the new  registration  was  Was Hard to  Take  It  was  hard  for  a  man  used  to  There  was also  the  money  prob­ taken as evidence  that  a drive  for volunteer enlistments  had fallen  far  working with  his  hands.  short  of  goals.  "Everytliing  I  have  iFarned  in  lem.  Fred,:  after  over  eight  XXX­ months,  decided  to  try  a  light  job  my life does me no good  now.  I've  where  he  thought  he  would  have  NEW  PLANE SPEED  RECORD—^The  Navy has  revealed  that an  ex­ trained  myself  for  refrigeration,  carpentry, motor mechanic  (electri­ to  use his  hands.  So he  tried sell­ perimental  plane,  called  the  Skyrocket,  has flown  successfully  at  a  cal  and  gasoline)  and  seamanship,  ing  vacuum  cleaners,  but  his  speed  of  1,238 miles an  hour  which  is almost  twice as  fast as previous  which  is  the  hardest  of  them  all.  hands  always ­got  in  the  way.  "It  speed  records.  The  plane,  which  was  launched  at  30,000  feet  from  a  Now I can't even handle a wrench."  was the first time  I had  ever failed  B­29  bomber,  climbed  to an  altitude  of  79,000  and  then  set  the  speed  There  was  a  year  and  a  half  of  at  anything,  and  it  was  hard  to  record  in  a  dive.  Big  problem  with  adapting  such  high  speeds  for  having, to  wear  soft  leather  gloves  take."  The  whole  year and  a half  practical  purposes  is  in air conditioning,  since  tremendous  heat  is de­ veloped from  air friction  at such  high speeds.  in order to  touch anything, "I can't  was "hard  to take."  Finally,  last  month,  the  settle­ even  wash  my  own  face  unless  I  XXX  ment  came  through.  Fred's  at­ use  a  cloth."  VIOLENT  QUAKES  SHAKE CALIFORNIA—A  very  powerful earth­ For over  a  year,  Fred  wandered  torney  advised  him  to  invest  the  quake centered in the  moimtains north of  Los Angeles caused 11 deaths  around, from state  to state and city  money so that he Would have some  in the  town of  Tehachapi, California,  and tremendous property  damage  to  city,  trying  to  get  used  to  him­ income from it.  Fred did inivest  it,  including ah  oil refinery fire south  of  Bakersfield.  The  quake's  effect  self,  his  new  life.  "Maybe  I'm  and is getting an incmne,  but that's  Huffman  as  be  is  today,  running  way,"  but  always  trying.  not  the .end  of  the  story,  for  now,  was felt  as fia  afield as  San  Francisco,  with resultant  mountain  slides  with  his  wife  Juanlta  and  There  was  a  year  of  visiting  dif­ he's  making  plans  to  go  back  into  blocking  highwajrs  and  railroad  lines.  Instrument  recordings  showed  that  the  quake  was  stronger  than  the  disastrous  San  Francisco  and  dauibter.  ferent  doctors  and  always  being  the  hospital  and  have  the  opera­ Long  Beach  tremors.  Only  the  fact  that  it  was  centered  in  a  very  told the same thing,  that an opera­ tions  that  may  give  him  back' the  thinly  populated  area  kept  the  death  rate  as  low  as it  was.  next three months swathed in band­ tion  was  needed,  that  the  chances  full use  of  his hands.  ages  and  ointments  to  help  heal  of  recovering  XXX  ulse  of  his  hands  The  SIU  and  all  his  fellow  Sea­ the painful  bums he had  received.  were about 50­50.  TRUCE HOPES HIT  BOTTOM AGAIN—A flurry of  rumors last week  farers wish him the  best of  luck.  In  March  of  1951  he  was  re­ to  the  effect  that  a  truce  was  near  in  Korea  evaporated  into  thin, air  leased from the  hospital. His  bums  like  so  many  other  rumors  before  them.  The  truce  optimism  was  set  had  "healed."  But  that  was  just  oft'  when  North  Korean  and  Chinese  delegations  requested  a recess,  a  the  start  for  Fred  Huffman.  Now  step which  is usually  taken as  a sign  that new  truce offers  are on  their  he  had  to adjust  himself  to  a  new  way.  After the recess  was over,  the  talks  bogged  down  into  the  same  Seafarers  riding ships  into  the  port of  New  York have  a chance  life, a  life  in  which  the  tendons of  bis fingers  had  been  so  scorched  to save  a  lot  of  that payoff  dough  when they  use a service  offered  deadlock  that  has persisted for  so many  months  up until  now.  his hands could not be straightened  by  Union  representatives  coming  aboard  with  samples  of  work  4­4'  4"  out.  Over  a  year  of  travelling  and  dress gear  from  the  SlU­operated  Sea  Chest  at  headquarters.  "FLYING  SAUCERS"  STORIES  SPREAD—More  reports  of  "flying  from place to place,  he tried  to get  Those  who haven't  yet  heard  of  this new  service or had  the op­ saucers"  by  experienced  airUne  pilots have  come  out  in  recent  weeks.  used  to  not  being  able  to  touch  portunity  to  take  advan^ge of  it are  advised  that the  men luggingv  Pilots of  both Eastern and  Capitol  Airlines planes have  reported seeing  anything  with  the  almost  raw  those  bulging  sample  ernes  to  your  ship are  members  of  the  SIU,  specific  objects from  their  planes.  In  addition,  radar  operators  at  the  palms of  his hands.  acting in  behalf  of  the SlU­owned and  operated Sea Chest.  Washington National  Airport picked up  three "saucers" on  their scopes  Operation  of  the  Sea  Chest  in  headquarters  has  been  so  well­ which  indicate; that  there  were  actual  objects  in  the  air  since  radar  Tough  Adjustment  received  by  the  branch  membership  that  special  efforts  are  being  will not  pick up mere  beams of  light.  A theory  has been  advanced by  His  letters  to  his  attorney  tell  made  to offer  men coming  into  the  port the same  chance  to get  at  national publications to the. effect that these saucers are flying machines  the story,  a  story of  a  difficult  ad­ well­made,  bottom­priced  gear  if  they  can't  get  to  the  beach  to  from another  planet.  Whether such  a  fantastic  explanation  is  true  or  justment,  of  no  money  coming  in  come  into  the  store  and  see  what's  what.  not,  the  Air Force is known  to be  interested in all reports  of  "saucer"  and  of  not  being  able  to  work  to  sightings.  Stock carried varies  from A  to Z,  including work  clothes as  well  get  any  because  of  the  injured  4  4  4.  hands,  which  still  cannot  be  as  the  latest  styles  in  men's  dresswear  and  accessories.  Suits,  straightened  out,  and  which  are  shoes,  shirts  and  furnishings  of  all  types;  in  addition  to  luggage  ATOMIC  EXPANSION PROGRAM  UNDERWAY—Contracts totaling  still  so  sensitive  he  must  wear  and  miscellaneous  items  not  found  in  comparable  haberdasheries,  nearly  a billion dollars  have been awarded  by the  Atomic Energy  Com­ leather  gloves  in  order  to  touch  particularly  at  these  prices,  can  be  had within  hours  by  ordering  mission  to expand  its facilities  at  Oak  Ridge,  Tennessee, and  Paducah,  from  the  samples  carried  by  the  SIU  representative  who  comes  Kentucky.  The new facilities will  be plants  for producing uranium 235,  something.  He  tried  staying  with  his wife's  aboard  the ship.  which  is  the  type  of  uranium  used  in  atom  bombs.  Additional  con­ folks on  their farm,  but "it's hell,"  At the  present time,  the service  is still on  an experimental  basis,  tracts for  new construction  at  Hanford,  Washington, and at  the  Savan­ he  wrote.  "I  just  can't  sit  around  in  order to  gauge  the  demand for  it in  New  York  and  elsewhere.  nah  River hydrogen  bomb facilities will be  awarded  in the  near future.  and  watch other people work  while  Eventually,  it  is  expected  a  similar  service  will  be operated  out  Meanwhile, it  is estimated that  the Russians have a stockpile of . several  '  I  do  nothing  day  in  and  day  out.  of  stores to  be  set  up  in major  outports.  hundred "conventional"  atom  bombs  by  now and  are  also building hy­ After a  while  your Insides knot  up  drogen bomb facilities...  Low'Prieed Gear For Ships  'Yv<isS  i  i"  1  �; Frilar, lair ts. IHt  \  Pare  Serea  SEAVARERS'LOG  Sea Pearl Saves Nine  On Battered  Schooner  After  drifting  helplessly  for  seven  days,  a  storm  battered  schooner with no radio, almost no food, no sails, mast or motor  and  seven  men  and  a  woman  with  an  eight­month­old  child  aboard  was  rescued  by  the  SlU­manned  Sea  Pearl  (Orion).  New  'Front'  Feeble  Try  By  Bridges  The  people  aboard  the  damaged  schooner  had  just  about  given  up  hope  when  the  SlU­manned  Sea  Pearl  hove  into  view and  made for  them.  Just  one  day. out  of  Curacao,  bound  for  f)akar,  the lookout  spot­ ted  an  object  about ^six  miles  to  the  port.  It  was  choppy,  but  the  weather  was  clear,  and  the  Sea  With  the  Nathaniel  Palmer  high  and  dry  behind him, Seafarer Maurice Jones, chief  cook, takes a stroll  SAN  FRANCISCO.—A cloak  and  Pearl  changed  course  to  investi­ on' the sandy  bed  of  the  Plata  River,  while  bosun  John  G. Spuron  parks himself  on a  handy  seat  next  dagger  "caucus"  session  at  Long  gate  the  "object," which  proved  to  UJ  the mired  ship.  Unusually  low water  frustrated  efforts  to  float  the  vessel.  Beach  last  week  originated  the  lat­ be  the  schooner  "Mlssie  Wallis"  est  move  generated  by  Harry  of  British  registry.  Bridges'  longshore  union  to  create  The  skipper of  the schooner  told  another  "front"  behind  which  Captain  Ozoling,that  they  had  left  Bridges  can  direct  his  cold  war  Port  of  Spain,  Trinidad,  bound  for  against 'other  waterfront  unions  St.  Lucia,  but  on  the  second  day  and  particularly  the  striking  SUP.  out  they had  run  into a  storm.  Some  of  the  Seafarer  crewmembers  of  the Nathaniel B  Palmer  (Palmer)  are back  in  Masked  as a  revival  of  the  Mari­ Prayed  for  Ship  the States  after  having  the  unusual  experience of  having a  river  dry  up  under  their  ship,  time  Federation  of  the  Pacific  The  storm  had  hit  them  so  sud­ Other  Seafarers are still  aboard  the  high  and dry vessel  which is stuck in an Argentina  which, disbanded  in failure  a dozen'  denly  and  so  hard  that  they  lost  river,  and  will  probably  re­ +  years  ago,  Bridges'  newest  crea­ all their  sails and  their mast. Since  tion is strangely  reminiscent of  the  they  had  no  auxillaiiy  engine,  they  main  high  and  dry  until  De­ and  it  was  windy.  Apparently  a  there  was  nothing  that  could  be  buoy  had  washed  away,  for  the  done.  old Committee  for  Maritime  Unity  had  been  adrift  for  seven  days,  cember.  Palmer  ran  aground.  which  he and  his partisans  used  in  just floating  ­helplessly  with  no  "One  day  I took  a  walk  from  the  an  attempt  to­mastermind  a fight  radio,  lust  praying  for  a  .ship  to  They will  probably renfain aboard  She  was  stuck,about  10  miles  ship,"  Spurion  said,  "and  I  went  the  ship  until  she's  floated  again,  to  bring  under  Communist  control  come  i^o  sight.  from  Villa  Constitucion  and  about  over a  mile  one  way  and  never got  other  waterfront  unions. The  CMU  The  schooner,  according  to  Sea­ or  until  she's  disposed  of  in  some  80  miles  from  Buenos  Aires.  The  in  water  over  two  inches  deep and  was subsequently  repudiated  by  its  farer  Arturo  Manam­Jr.,  was  car­ other  way.  Some  rumors  have  it  level  of  the  river  kept  falling,  and  never  over  two  feet  of  water  for  member  groups  after  non­Commu­ rying  a  crew  of  seven  men  plus  that  the  company  is  trying  to  sell  they  were  stuck  right  in  the  mid­ a  half­mile  in  the  other  direction.  nist  forces  unveiled  its actual  pur­ a  woman  with  an  eight­month­old  Jinx  Follows  Crew  the  grounded  vessel  to  the  Argen­ dle  of  nowhere.  The  banks  of  the  poses.  baby.  Their food  stores had  start­ river at  that point  were dotted  with  After a  month  and  a  half  of  see­ tina  Government,  but  the  company  indicative  of  the  lack  of  senti­ ed  to  run  down  while  they  were  quicksand  and  the  only  thing  in  ing nothing  but  the political  prison,  ment  for  the Bridges'  creation  was  adrift,  and  they  were  in  a  tough  says  they  haven't  decided  what  sight  was  the  Argentine  Political  26 of  the  crewmembers  were  taken  the  absence  of  representatives  spot  when  the  Sea  Pearl  sighted  they're  going  to  do  yet.  Prison.  off  and  flown  back  to  the  States.  from  any  other unioii  at the  form­ them.  •   Food  Supply  Low  The  big  problem  came  up  after  But  even  then  the  jinx  followed  ative  "caucus"  held  a  week  ago.  In  regular heads­up  SIU fashion,  them,  for one  group had  to change  the  ship  found  dtself  stuck.  She  With  such  a  low  stock  of  food,  One  of  the  aims  of  the  regen­ the crew  of  the Sea  Pearl soon had  planes three  times on the  trip back.  arrangements  were  soon  made  to  erated  MFP  would  be  machinery  the  schooner  made  fast  and  Cap­ had  only  a  scant  three  days  food  get  bare  necessities  overland,  but  While  flying  over  Brazil,  one  of  for a referee  to settle  jurisdictional  tain  Ozoling announced  that  they'd  supply  aboard  and  arrangements  Seafarers  John  G.  Spurion,  bosun,  the  engines  on  the  four­engined  disputes  following  a  secret  ballot  tow  the  damaged  ship  to  her  des­ had  to  be  made  to  get  supplies  vote  by  the  rank  and file  of  all  tination  at  St.  Lucia,  about  270  overland,  but  even  then  the  food  and  Frank  Rakan,  cook,  said  that  plane cut out  and they  had to make  the  feeding  was  very  poor  all  the  a  forced  landing  at  a  military  air  maritime  unions  determining  the  miles  away.  base.  At one  place they  had to  wait  jurisdiction  of  each  union  "based  After  38  hours  of  towing  the  situation  was bad,  according  to  the  while  they  were  aboard.  26  hours  for another  plane.  Salvage  tugs  were  called  in  and  on  the  work  and  practices  of  long  schooner,  the Sea  Pearl had  her in  crewmembers.  worked  for  43  days  trying  to  free  According  to  the  men  who  got  standing."  St.«^ Lucia  and  then  got  her  se­ Delivers  Coal  This last  provides the  key  to the  cured  to a  tug.  The  people  of  the  The  whole  thing  started  when  the  Palmer.  Hoses  were  run  over  back,  about  10  crewmen  will  re­ the  side  so  that  they  could  get  main  aboard  the  Palmer  until  her  purpose  of  the  body,  since  one  of  schooner  gave  their  thanks  to  the  the  issues  foisted  by  the  shipown­ crew  of  the  Sea  Pearl  and  praised  the  Palmer  went  up  the  River  La  water­ ­for  engineroom  operation,  disposition  has  been  decided.  Plata  last  April  and  delivered  a  since,  as the  level  of  the river  fell,  Meanwhile,  Ben  Rees,  Norfolk  ers  against  the  SUP  during  the  their seamanship.  Port  Agent,  swung  into  action  as  Sailors' strike  involves  work which  The  crew  of  the  Sea  Pearl  gave  cargo  of  coal  to Villa  Constitucion.  they  were  left  high  and  dry.  After  43  days,  the  salvage  oper­ soon  as  the  group  of  crewmen  re­ the  shipowners,  in  their  anti­SUP  a vote  of  thanks to Captain Ozoling  The  river was  at  its flood  peak.  ators  announced  that  the  Palmer  turned. The  ship's articles  and pay­ alliance  with  Bridges  against  the  for  the  "fine  example  he  set"  in  SUP,  have  said  belongs  to  the  giving  help  to  the  schooner,  and  After  unloading,  the  Palmer  would  have  to  stay  there  until this  roll  proved  a  little  slow  in  arriv­ ILWU.  The  effect  of  the  MFP  then,  with her good  deed  done, the  started  down  the  river  bound  for  coming  December,  when  heavy  ing,  so  the  ­Union  arranged  for  would  be  to fortify  this  concession  Sea  Pearl headed  for Dakar at  full  Montevideo.  However,  the  level  of  rains  on  the  Amazon  River,, which  wages,  subsistence  and  lodging  to  from  the  shipowners  in  order  to  speed,  trying  to  make  up  some  of  the river  had dropped  in the mean­ feeds the  La  Plata,  would raise  the  continue  until  the  records  arrived  beat  down  SUP  conditions.  her  lost  time.  time.  A  fog  hung  over  the  river  level  again.  Until  then,  they  said.  and  the  actual  pay­off  was  made.  River  Leaves^ Ship Stays  Cartoon  History Of  The  SIU  CongoUdation  Periods  1934­3S  1.1  iVo. IS  ..1  In  April,  1935,  14  years  after  the  1921  lockout,  the  West  Coast  won  a  60­cent  overtime  rate,  wage  hikes  of  $12.50  per  month  (ABs  from  $50  to  $60)  and .union  shipping  hall.  The  three  watch  system  was established.  Atlantic  &  Gulf  unorganized  seamen  were  given  sinsiter  raises  to show  there  was  no  need  for  «  unloiu  ,  Although  inadequate,  the  gains  were  a  victory.  But  to  hold  them  and  plan  future  action,  the~~  loose  ends  had  to  be  picked  up  and  organiza­ tional  strength  developed.  The  operators  still  ' harassed  the  unions,  and  "settling  any  beef  usually  meant  job  action.  The main  issue ;was  i  stiH  the  union ,hiring  hkil.  .  v­ The  Communists  and  old  ISU  leadership  were  the  two  big  stumbling  blocks.  On  the  West  Coast, a  new  leadership began fighting Standard  Oil  of  Calif.  Shipping  was  through  a  union  hiring  hall,  but  on  the  EastJDoast  all  was  con­ fusion.  The  only  hope  war*in  groups  of  ISU  members who  plugged for good unionism.  •  ''S  •  11  1  •   ill  �h­f­ r  V  J­::­"^  ..:: •  ^ r­^­  ­  ­  .  . >•   •  ­;  Friday.  Inly  25.  SEAPAltERS  LOG  Pare Etrbt  ­s­­.  PORT REPORTS  It  by  headquarters  and  we  recom­ New  Orleans:  Victory  (Bloomfield),  going  back  New  York:  mend  that  the  membership  go  there after coming from the Orient;  down  the  line  in  favor  of  the  pro­ Sea  Thunder  (Colonial),  in  from  gram  proposed  by  the  conference.  an  eight­month  voyage  to  Arabia  Its  adoption  will  mean  a  great  and  Persian  Gulf  ports  and  signed  stride  forward  in  the  advancement  on  new  coastwise  articles  for  60  and  expansion  of  the  SIU  and  Shipping  has  picked  up  consid­ days,  and  the  Greeley  Victory  Shipping  has  dropped  off  some  greater  protection  and  benefits  for  Shipping  through  here  hit  a'  (South Atlantic), in from  the Orient  new  low  since  the  last  report  with  since  the  last  report  due  to  the  erably  over  the  past  two  weeks,  only  178  men  shipping  to  regular  fact  that  several  ships  have  been  our  membership.  even  though  the  payoffs,  sign­ons  and  heading  out  there  again.  Claud  <  Simmons  deep­sea  jobs.  There  were  20  Clean  Payoffs  laid. up  during  this  period.  They  and  in­transits  don't  indicate  it.  Asst.  Secy.­Treas.  shipped  to  tugs  and  standby  jobs,  All  payoffs  were  in  good  shape  were  not  laid  up,  however,  as  a  Since  the  last  regular  report  we  which helped  some  but  not  enough  have  had  14  ships  pay  off,  three  due  to  the  heads­up  delegates  and  further  cut­back  in  shipping,  but  i  t  to  stop  the  pinch.  sign  on  and  nine  ships  calling  in  crews  aboard  the  ships,  especially  rather  due  to  a  lack  of  cargoes  Mobile:  We  can  report  a  better  and  the  Greeley  Victory  and  the  Mc­ brought on  by the  steel strike.  *  transit.  brighter  outlook  for  the  coming  Several  of  the  ships  paying  off  Carver.  On  the  Sea  Thunder  the  We  expect  most  of  these  ships  two  weeks  with  two  Victorys  du'e  here  were  on  continous  articles,  Coast  Guard  put  two  men  on  to  crew  up  again  in  the  near  fu­ to  crew  up  and  seven  ships  on  therefore  eliminating  the  sign­on  charges despite the  captain's agree­ ture,  as  the  companies  operating  ment'  to.  drop  them  are  looking  for  charters  that*  regular  runs  due  in  here  for  pay­ procedure.  With  the  exception  of  them  before  the  are not  affected by  the steel  tie­up.  off.  Those  that  paid  off  the  past  two small  beefs that  are how  pend­ payoff.  They  We  paid  off  a  total  of  25  ships  in  It  looks  like  shipping  for  the  period  were  the  Alcoa  Ranger  ing,  ail  other  disputes  were  of  a  carried"  out  the  the  past  two  weeks  and  signed  coming  two  weeks  will  be  no  bet­ (Alcoa);  Del  Viento,  Del Mar,  Cape  routine  nature  and  were  handled  ter  than  it  was  in  the  past  period,  Horn  (Mississippi);  Antinous,  trial  of  an  AB  eight  on  foreign  articles.  to the  satisfaction of  all concerned.  which  was  fair.  >  Chickasaw  (Waterman);  Wanda  despite  his  ab­ We  are at  the  present  time look­ sence,  found  him  The  ships  in  for  payoff  were  Ships  that paid  off  here  included  (Epiphany)  and  t^he  Northwestern.  ing  over  three  or  four  buildings,  guilty  and fixed  the  following:  Elizabeth,  Kathryn,  the  following:  Warrior,  Morning  Victory  (Victory  Carriers).  The  one  of  them  in  particular,  which  his penalty  as six  Frances,  Paine  Wingate,  Puerto  Light,  City  of  Alma  (Waterman);  sign­ons  included  the Del  Mar,  Del  might meet all  the desired  require­ month's  suspen­ Rico,  Beatrice  (Bull);  Bents  Fort,  Genevieve  Peterkin  (Bloomfield),  Sol  (Mississippi);  Genevieve  Peter­ ments  of  the  membership  in  this  sion,  threie  Royal  Oak,  Paoli  (Cities Service);  and  the  Alcoa  Corsair,  Planter,  kin  (Bloomfield)  and  the  North­ port.  The  membership  will  be  Machel  months  effective  Cecil  Bean,  Frederic  Collin  (Dry­ Pilgrim,  Cavalier and  Pegasus  (Al­ western  Victory.  brought  up  to  date  and  the  proper  Trans);  Golden  City,  Claiborne,  cao).  All  but the  City of  Alma  and  Ships  in  transit  to  the  port  were  membership  committees  elected  and  three  months  more  if  he  gets  Lafayette,  Hurricane  (Waterman);  the  Alcoa  Corsair  signed  on..  The  the'following:  Alcoa  Clipper,  Pil­ into further  trouble.  once  deffnite  prospects  liave  been  John  Evans,  Clwksburg  Victory  Iberville,  and  Antinous  were  In  grim,  Pennant  Pennant  (Alcoa);  We  made  a strong  protest  to the  (Mississippi);  Strathport  (Strath­ 'lined  up  and  we're  ready  to  start  Steel  Rover  (Isthmian);  Del  Sol  bidding  for  a  hew hall  in this  city.  CG  here  but  they  refused  to  alter  more);  Jefferson  City  Victory,  ' transit.  The  branch  membership  is  glad  (Mississippi);  Seatrains  Louisiana  One  of  the  beefs mention^  pre­ the  decision,  so  we  have  sent  an  Mankato  Victory,  Coenr  D'Alerte  viously,  concerning  messihen  who  appeal  through  to  Washington.  Victory­  (Victory  Carriers);  Steel  to  hear  that  the  New  Orleans  hall  New  Jersey,  Georgia  (Seatrain);'  clean  out  the  radio  shack  on  Cal­ Meanwhile  we  managed to  get this  Traveler  (Isthmian);  Seabeaver  will be getting  air conditioning 9ne  Warrior,  Monarch  of  the  Seas  of  these  days  be­ (Waterman);  Southern  Cities  mar ships,  is being  disputed by  the  man  a  temporaiy  AB  certificate  (Orion);  Western  Trader  (West­ cause  from  the  (Southern  Trading);  Taddei  (Ship­ company  though  all  the  other  op­ which  he  can  sail  on  until  his  ern  Nav);  Nikos  (Dolphin).  way  the  hot  air's  enter);  William  H.  Carruth  (Trans  erators  are  paying  it.  Headquar­ appeal  is processed.  We  were  told  been  coming  out  Fuel)  and  Genevieve  Peterkin.  Signs­ons  included:  Evelyn  ters  is  handlihg  it  now  and  we'll  by  the  CG that  the  captain had  no  of  there  about  (Bull);  Steel  Art^an,  Steel  Constitution  Stin  Talk  have  a report  on the  outcome soon.  authority  to  drop  the  charges  and  certain  baseball  Quite  a  bit  of  talk  around  the  Traveler' (Isthmian); 'Wild Ranger,  The  other  item  Involved  the  that  they  would  press  any  charges  teams,  we're  sure  hall  regarding  the  new  proposi­ night  cook  and  baker  on  Bull  Line  themselves  even  if  the  officer  in­ Golden  City  (Waterman);  Strath­ the  brothers  tions  for  the  SIU  Constitution.  port;  Albion  (Dry­Trans);  Coeur  ships,  where  they attempt  to knock  volved  tried  to drop them.  could  use  a  little  The  majority of  the membership  is  D'Alene Victory  (Victory  Carriers).  off  the  NCB  at five  o'clock  in  port  .  .  Book  Transfers  bit  of  fresh,  cool  very  much  in favor  of  the idea  and  to avoid  payment  of  an  hour  over­ Left Beefs  Unsettled  air.  feel  it  is  another  advancement  to  Shirah  time  in  accord  withrthe  home  port'  Here  on  the  Coast,  many  broth­ One  of  the  la­ add  to  the. many  that  have  made  and/or  port  of  payoff  clause  pro­ ers  are  slow  to  transfer  jtorir  old  There  are  still  a  number  of  1"'. '^K  '  cedure  recently  negotiated.  This,  books  in  for  the  new  ones,  so  we  brothers  coming  in  who  have  paid  test  recipients  of  the  SIU  baby  history for the  SIU and made it sec­ too,  will  be  squared  away  in  the  want  to  remind  all  hands  that  the  off  their  ships  without  Union  rep­ benefit  under  the  Welfare  Plan  is  ond to none in the  industry. Quite a  sooner  they  turn  their  old  ones  fn  resentation  and  leaving  disputes  Charles  Laveme  Shirah,  who  few of the brothers here have signed  near future.  the  sooner they  will  get new  ones.  unsettled.  When you  come to  head­ joined  the  Union in  1947  and  sails  a resolution  to  be submitted  to  the  Earl  Sheppard  These  books  are  the  talk  of  the  quarters  with  the  dispute  and  we  in  all  ratings  in  the  stewards  de­ Secretary­Treasurer  to  have  their  Baltimore  Port  Agent  entire labor movement  due to  their  have  no  record  of  it,  the  job  of  partment.  While  he  was  on  the  names included as original sponsors  ti  it  settling  it  is  much  harder  for  us.  beach,  Shirah  asked  to  take  this  and signers  of  the Union's  Declara­ first­class  appearance.  San  Francisco:  One  of  the  members  who  has  If  there  is a  Union haU  in the  port  opportunfty  to  express  his  thanks  tion  of  Rights  and  the  amended  gotten  one  of  those  snappy  new  where  you  pay  off,  turn  the  beef  to  'the  Union  for  the  wonderful*  constitution as soon as it  is adopted  books  is  Martin  A.  Machel,  a  Sea­ over  to  the  port  agent.  He  will  benefits  it  has  secured  for  the  by the  membership.  Another  topic  of  conversation  farer  since  1947,  who. hails  from  settle  it  or  get  all  the  facts  on  membership.  Ohio  but  generally  ships  out  of  the  case  and  forward  them  to  us  He  received  the  check  for  $200  that  combs  up  quite  regularly  is  so  that  we'll  have  something  to  plus  the  $25  bond  from  the  Union  the  proposal  to  air  condition  the  Prospects  for  shipping  don't  New  Orleans.  Machel,  who  lists  work  on  and  back  us up  when  we  the  other  day,  and  since  he  was  hall  here.  With  the  weather  in  the  look too  hot  in the  next  two  weeks  skills  as  a  millwright  and  welder  bring  it  to  the  operators.  ashore  at  the  time  of  the  baby's  high  nineties'  quite  .  often,  this  among  his  talents,  has  been  going  with  only  a  couple  of  payoffs  in  the  birth,  the  money  came  as  a  real  would  sure  come  in  handy.  It's  .  sight,  but  we  will  have. the  usual  to  sea  about  eight  years  now,  and  We  have  just finished  blessing.  He  notes  that  when  his  been  pretty hot and rajning  to beat  agents' conference  discussed  in th^  says  the  SlU  blueprint  of  benefits  in­transit  jobs  in  from  Pedro  and  Seattle.  As  both  these  ports  are  for the membership can't be topped  last  headquarters  report,  which  wife  told  the  neighbors  about  the  hell  lately,  sp  you  can  get  mighty  was  attended  by  all  of  your  maternity  benefit  provided  by  the  uncomfortable,  especially  when  all  stripped  for  men,  any  man  who  anysvhere.  elected  agents  and  headquarters  Union  they  could  hardly  believe  the  windows  are  battened  down.  Those  new  books,  he  notes,  are  wants  to  move  out  in  a  hurry  can  officials.  The  conference  was  in  what  she  told  them.  The  gang  down  here  is  well  a  passport  to  gains  and  conditions  find  a  spot  on  the  West  Coast.  It's agreed  though that  when  the  pleased  with  the news  that the  hall  session for nearly  three weeks,  dur­ equalled  by  no  other  seagoing  Ships  paying  off  in  the  last  two  baby  grows  up  he  would  make  a  will  be  air  conditioned  sooner  or  weeks  were  the  John  Kulukundis  union.  On  the  beach .with him  are  ing which  time we  burned the  mid­ fine  sailor,  except  that  "he"  is  a  later  so  they  can  tell  their  broth­ night  oil  almost  every  night.  We  brothers  J.  W. Morris,  P. E.  Walsh,  (Mar­Trade),  back  from  a  trip  to  girl.  Of  course,  there's  always  a  the Far  East and heading out  there  S.  Marshall,  S.  Mavromichalis,  G.  feel  there  was  a  lot  accomplished  chance  she  could  be  a  stewardess,  er  members  in  Mobile  that  they  at  these  meetings  which  will  be  too  have  a  cool  hall.  Peteusky,  T.  McRaney,  G.  Mira­ again;  Martin  McCarver  (Water­ CharlM,  so  don't  lose  hope.  beneficial  to  the  Union  and  its  Strikes  Clearing  Up  bueno  and  W.  Orr.  man),  returned  from  India  and  membership.  The  strike  situation  around  the  Cal Tanner  •   H.  J.  Fischer  nearby  points  and  due  in  the  Mobile  Port  Agent  port  is  just  about  cleared  up.  West Coast Representative  There  will  be  a  full  report  on  Suisson  Bay  boneyard;  Clearwater  Among  those  still  going  on  is  one  by  the  AFL teamsters  against  Huff  Truck  Lines  and  as  usual  we  have  pledged our support.  The teamsters  in  this  area  have  always  been  be­ hind the  SIU 100  percent.  With  or­ Seafarers  who  have  taken  ganizational  work  on  the  part  of  the  series  of  innoculations  re­ Shipping  from  July  3  to  July  16  the, teamsters  going  on  now,  it  is  quired for  certain foreign  voy­ common  occurance  for  them  to  •   ages  are  reminded  to  be  sure  REG.  REG.  ^EG. TOTAL  SHIP.  SHIP.  smp.  TOTAL  a  be  on  strike  against  some  com­ to  pick  up  their  innoculation  PORT  %  DECK  ENG1»'E  STEW.  REG.  DECK ­ ENG.  STEW. SHIFPED  pany  practically  at  ail  times.  cards  from  the  captain  or  the  In  Algiers,  the. AFL bus  drivers'  purser  when  they  pay  off  at  67  strike  is  in  its  fourth  week,  with  18  28  ­  Boston  40  27  27  94  21  the  end  of  a  voyage.  161  126  432  hopes  for  an  early  settlement  New  York  220  201  183'  604  145  The  card  should  be  picked  up  by  the  Seafarer,  and  held  40  27  Philadelphia  51  42  33  126  ^­45  112  pretty  dim  since  the  company  has  '  I  offered  them  an  .increase  of  only  ;  so  that  it  can  be  presented  10^4  279  a  few  pennies.  The  men  haven'f  '  7!3  Baltimore .131  127  78  336  102  when  signing  on  for  anpther  110,  had  to. call  on  anyone  for  aid  yet  '  31  39  Norfolk  ....................  82  53  ­  54  18?  W  voyage  where,the  "shots"'  are  and  have  turned  down  the  eonl­  •  required.  The  'innoculation­;  19  17  55  Savannah  26  29  26  _  81  ':.1D  • •   pany  offer  because  Uieir  card  is your  only proof  of  hav­ 9 '  5  ,  21  are  well  under  the  scale  of  other"  ;  Tampa  ..  •  • 12  :  • '­...ll­ir;;,•   ­.8  • .  • ': T2;  ;  A''f  J'  ing  taken  the  required  shots,  >  bus  drivers 'in  Ndw  Orleans.  AU;  '  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Bat CG Presses Them  Pick Vp 'Shoe  Card At Payoff  • I  1^ / •  A  G SHmmm MMCORD  Totals;  V,  �.  Friday. Joljr M, Ittt  • .  ^..  Pare .Nlaa  SEAFARERS  t^G  • r"  '"  ­­.Si;  PORT REPORTS  chine  to replace  the old  one  which  Lake Charles:  he was  getting hitched,  so we  wish  Wilmington:  1  the  crew .had  bought.  In  addition,  him  and  the  "boss" lots  of  luck.  the  men  had  been  logged  a  total  Gaining  Strength  •   of  $140  during  the  trip.  On  the  political  front  it  looks  like  our friend  John  Clark  is  gain­ No. Teeth  ing  strength  in  the  Seventh  Con­ The  transportation  beef  had  no  Things  really  perked  up  here  in  teeth  in  it  since  the  rider  was  not  All  Is  well  in  this  fair  city,  with  gressional  District  race.  He  has  Anybody  who  wants  to  see  some  the  last  two  weeks,  as  shipping  attached  to  the  articles.  We  also  shipping for  rated  men  still on  the  only one  strong  opponent and  with  red­hot  shipping  just  has  to  come  turned heavy  again,  the  way  it had  talked  to  the  captain  about  the  good  side.  In  the  past  two  weeks  labor's  backing,  he's  expected  to  out  here  and  we'll  accommodate  been  during  the  spring.  logs  and  had  them  dropped,  be^^  we  shipped  every  rated  man  who  beat  that  one.  The first  primary  him  with  pleasure.  We  can  use  We  paid  off  the  Ocean  • T   ow  sides  getting, agreement  that  re­ even  thought  of  coming  aroimd  is  slated  for  July  29.  men  in  all  ratings,  and  that  in­ Company's  two  motor  ships,  the  pairs  would  be  taken  care  of  by  this  port  and  even  had  to call  on  The Calcasieu  Building and  Con­ cludes  all  departments.  Chief  elec­ struction  Trades  Council  has  shut  tricians" are  worth  their  weight  in  Galveston  for  help.  Alaska  Spruce  and  Alaska  Cedar,  the  port  engineer.  and  signed  on  both  of 'them, plus  At our  branch  meeting all  broth­ Accounting for  this activity  were  down  the  army  post  at  Camp  Polk,  gold  out here.  the Gadsden,  which is  back in  busi­ ers  present  asked  to  be  the first  the  Bents  Fort,  Lone  Jack,  Chiwa­ La.,  because  some  hard­headed  Payoffs  the  last  two  weeks  in­ ness  under  the  SIU  banner  and  signers  of  the  new  resolutions  on  Wa,  Fort  Hoskins,  Government  army  official  thinks  he  can  use  cluded  the  Kyska  and  Topa  Topa  will  sail  from  here  regularly  to  the  SIU  Constitution,  which  seems  Camp,  Winter Hill  and Paoli,  all of  scab  labor  and  get  away  with  it.  ­for  Waterman,  and  the  Ames  Vic­ Alaska  along  with  the  other  two.  to  be  a  well­received  idea  around  them  Cities  Service  wagons,  plus  Picketing  has  been  peaceful  so  lory  (Victory  Carriers).  Aii  three  In  addition,  we  had  the  John  B.  here.  the  Federal  (Trafalgar),  Trinity  far  and  a  settlement  seems  to  be  of  these  were  signed  on  again.  in  the fire.  The  iron  workers  won  Waterman  and  Tairport  (Water­ William  Willridge  is still  around  (Carras)  and  W.'  E.  Downing  (Ma­ man)  and  the  Alamar  (Calmar)  in  on  the  beach,  along  with  brother  thiasen).  All  of  the  above  took  their  beef  with  the  contractors  so  The  in­transits  were pretty heavy  ­ for  a  change,  as  we  had  the  John  transit.  Beefs  were  routine  all  M.  G.  Dugan  who  just  got  off  the  quite  a  few  men,  most  of  them  they're  ail  happy  now.  B.  Waterman,  Bienvilie  (Water­ Meanwhile, shipping for the com­ along  the  line.  Ann  Marie  (Bull).  Leo  Rams  just  rated,  but  the  non­rated  boys  man);  Calmar,  Yorkmar  (Calmar);  ing  two  weeks  so  far  looks  very  These  past  two  weeks  saw  the  got  back  from  his  vacation  where  didn't  do  so  poorly  either.  SUP  sign  and  end  its  strike  he  tried  his hand  at  a little  fishing  One  day  last  week  we  had  16.1  bright.  We  have  several  ships  John  B.  Kulukundis,  Sea  Victor  (Mar  Trade);  Seathounder  (Coio­ with  the  Alaska  and  T.  A.  Patriquin  is in  off  a  long  inches  of  rain  which  caused  the  listed  to  arrive  here.  niai);  Brightstar  (Triton);  Mary  N,  Leroy  Clarke  Steamship  Com­ trip.  closing  of  highway  90  west  of  the  Lake  Charles  Agent  Adams  (Bloomfield)  and  Seanan  ^  pany.  The  local  Ray  Harris  is  recovering  from  city.  This  prevented  us  from  get­ (Orion)  in here.  commie  union  his  operation  at  the  local  marine  ting  to  oil  docks  but  the  brothers  4­ There  were  quite  a  few  repairs  fronts  had *  been  hospital,  and  W.  E.  Lake  and  Stan  who  wanted  to  get  off  cancelled  Galveston:  on  the  Ames  Victory,  but  we  held  hitting  the  water­ Greenridge,  who  are  wardmates,  the order  when  it  was  plain  no re­ up  the  sign­on  until  the  port  cap­ front  with  their  seem  to  be  improving.  In  addition,  placements could  reach  them.  We  tain  went  ahead  literature  blast­ R.  P.  Bowman  is  looking fitter  are  dickering  and squared  away  ing  the  SUP,  but  every time>we  visit him  and  broth­ with  the  idea  of  all  work  that  the  Sailors  gain­ er  D.  S.  White,  though  in  a  cast,  putting  pontoons  should  have  been  ed  every  point  Jqbs  are  still  running  well  for  l^asarezyk  is  keeping  himself  occupied  mak­ on our  feet in  or­ done  in  port.  Af­ that  the  Com­ ing hat  bands  with  his free  hands.  rated  men  in  all  departments,  but  der  to  be  able  to  ter  a  talk  with  mies  and  their  fellow  travelers  float  across  aity  the  non­rated  men are  still finding  James  Sheehan  the  port engineer,  hollered  long  and  loud  about.  it pretty  tough to get  off  the beach.  flooded  area,  al­ Boston  Fort  Agent  we  had  the  Otherwise  the  port  is  rather  though  certain  The  pace  of  activity  generally  is  Topa's  sewage  quiet;  The  neutral  hiring  hall  for  J,  4,  4*  unkind  citizens  nothing  to  crow  about,  though.  marine  cooks  and  stewards  has  Savannah:  pipes  overhauled  have  suggested  We  had  three  ships  in  and  out  begun  operations  and  between  and  her  water  Parker  we  don't  need  of  here  after  paying  off  and  sign­ eight  and  nine  hundred  men  have  tanks  cemented  Lee  ing  on,  so­that  keptTus  in  practice  pontoons  since  registered^ for  jobs  there  so  far.  because  the  water  on  her  was  be­ our  fftt  are  big  enough  without  in case  things get really  busy again  ginning  to  go  bad.  The  crew  of  On  the  beach  for a  spell  so that  The  three  were  the  Taddei  (Ship­ them.  we  had  a  chance  to  thlk  with  him,  enter),  Alice  Brown ­ (Bloomfield)  the Topa  donated $100  to the SUP's  Off  Bauxite  Run  brother  J.  F.  Slusarczyk  has  been  The  shipping  situation  continues  'strike  fund  and  was  warmly  com­ and.Sea  Comet  (Triton).  with  the  SIU since  1939 and  states  mended  bj  the Sailors' strike  com­ During  the  past  two  weeks  we  In­Transit Traffic  that  he  hj^s  l>een  happy  as  he's  about  the  same  as  past  repoxts,  as  had  a  visit  from  one  of  our  boys  mittee  for  their fine  example  of  As  far  as  the  in­transit  traffic  trade  uniop  solidarity.  Watched  the  Union  grow  since  its  just  about  enough  jobs come in  to  who's now riding  a  coastwise tank­ b ­ginnings  years  earUer.  handle  the  crowd  on  the  beach.  er after a long stretch on  the baux­ was  concerned,  that  was  a  little  We  got  quite  a  few  logs  against  ite  run.  The  brother  in  question,  more  than  usual,  so  we  moved  the crew on  the Kyska  but the  mas­ ~  We  paid  off  six ships and  signed  .  Waitinc  Far  Saster  He  says no  other  maritime  labor  on  three  during  the  period,  ship­ Harvey  Lee,  who  has  been  saiUng  some  men  out.  In  transit  to  the  ter  agreed  to  drop  them  when  we  organization  can  point  to  the  gains  ping men  to  jobs  on  the Southport  with  the  SlU  since  1947,  thinks  port  we  had  the  Royal  Oak  (Cities  promised  we  would  take  action  he  has  now  found  a  home  on  the  Service),  Cape  Horn  (Mississippi)  against the  offenders ourselves.  and  benefits  that  the  Seafarers  (South  Atlantic);  Fort  Hoskins  and  the  Seatrains  Texas,  Georgia.  oil  boats.  now  enjoy,  but  has  speciSl  praise  Commies Stick  Together  for  the  many  gains  produced  by  (Cities  Service);  Seatrain  Savan­ ,Harvey  says  he  never  jn  his  life  New  York,  Louisiana  and  New  Jer­ We note that the Commies as usu­ the  Welfare  and  Vacation  Pro­ nah  (Seatrain);  Potrero. Hills  (Mar­ expected  to  see  the  benefits  that  sey  (Seatrain).  Both  the  Salem  'al  are  sticking  together  like  glue.  Maritime  and  French  Creek,  also  Seafarers  now  enjoy  and  that  any  grams  particularly.  Like  many  Trade);  Marina  (Bull);  Strathbay  All  those  waterfront  outfits  have  otheis  on  this  coast,  he's  waiting  (Strathmorej.  The  Southland  was  man who fouls.up conditions  ought  Cities  Service  tankers,  have  gone  stated  they  will  band  together  to  into  idle status  temporarily.  to be  bounced out  before he  causes  out  a  ship  for  the  Far  East  be­ cause  that's  where  the  heavy  cab­ expected  to  crew  up  this  week  any  further  trouble.  Brother  Lee  Elsewhere in  the port  there's not  stop  the  SUP  from  raiding  their  although  she  was  slated  to  be  Idle  ­sails  all  ratings  in  the  stewards  much doing,  as there  seems to  be a  jobs,  but  actually  who's  raiding  ­ bage  is  made.  who?  A  look  at  the  record  will  Also  on  the  beach  and  probably  another  three  weeks  and  the  An­ department  and,  according  to  the  lull  in  everything  with  summer  show  that  the  SUP  has  had  the  one  of  the  newest  citizens  of  our  niston  Victory, also  South  Atlantic,  crew  of  the  Government  Camp, his  definitely  here.  The  branch  membership,  especi­ jobs for years and  that they're  writ­ cooking  is  really  tops.  metropolis  is  brother  E.  R.  Jo­ was  paid  off  and  prepared  to  lay  •O   ur wandering Swede,­Karl  Hell­ ally  the  fathers  in  the  group,  are  ten  right  into  their  contract.  This  hansen,  who  has  decided  to  plant  up. We  have 16 men on as  standbys  man,  took  off  a  few  weeks  ago  for  still  pretty  excited  about  the  idea  strikes  us  as  plain  eyewash  to  his  roots  here  and  become  one  of  to  strip  the  vessel  in  preparation  sunny  California  with  the  idea  of  of  maternity  benefits.  They figure  cover  their  lining  up  with  the  op­ our  local  boys.  Just  to  prove  his  for  the  boneyard*.  selling  an  ancient  Buick  car  that  the first  set  of  twins to  qualify  for  erators  in  the  PMA.  point,  he's  bought  a  nice  home  in  town  to  settle  down  in  when  he's  Crewing  of  the  Southland  will  some  fast­talking  salesman  ped­ these  benefits  will  come  from  this  It  is  being  rumored  around  that  help  the  picture  some,  but  there's  dled him a few  (20) years  ago. Now  area  since,  as  everybody  knows,  tnere's finally  going  to  be  some  not  shipping.  no  other  encouragement  forthcom­ he's  goiiig  to  do  some  hard­work­ Texans  always  do  things  in  a  big  legislation  one  of  these  days  to  Jeff  Morrison  save  the  Southern  California  tuna  ing  hombre  a  favor  and  let  him  way.  Seattle  Port  Agent  ing.  industry by  electing a  tariff  agaiest  Keith  AIsop  talk  him  into, selling  this  wreck.  E.  B.  Tiiley  ,  t>  i>  Galveston  Port  Agent  the  cheap  .lapanese  and  Peruvian  Before  leaving,  Karl  also  told  us  Savannah  Port  Agent  Boston:  tuna  that  is flooding  the courffh'­  It  is  vitally  needed  to  save  the  tliou­ sands  of  people  who  depend  upon  tuna fishing,  for  their  living.  We  hope  this  is  not  just  an  election  promise.  Shipping  has  dropped  to  about  Just  back  from  an  eight­month  Sam  Cohen.  Aggnt  '  Terminal  4­2574  PORT  COLBORNE  103  Durham  St.  half  what  it  was  the  last  period,  SIU,  A&G  District  HEADQUARTERS  675  4th  Ave..  Bkiyn  ^ Ontario  Phone; 5591  trip  on  the  Sfeathunder  (Orion),  as  things slowed  up  even further.  BALTIMORE...  SECRETARY­TREASURER  TORONTO,  Ontario  86  Colborne  St  Brother  Gil  Parker  is  a  native  of  14  North  Gay  St.  Paul  HaU  Elgin 5719  There  was  just  a trio  of  ships* in  Earl  Sheppard.  Agent  Mulberry  4540  ASST.  SECRETARY­TREASURERS  VICTORIA,  B.  C  617% Cormorant St.  Savannah  and  a  member  of  the  a7«  State  St.  for  payoff  and  they  signed  on  BOSTON..  L16yd  Gardner  Empire 4331  SIU  since  1943.  One  of  the  crack­ Richmond 3­0140  Robert  Matthews  Clande  Simmons  again  all  over  again.  These  were  James Sheehan, Agent  VANCOUVER,  B.  C.,... 565  HamUton  St  Dispatcher  Richmond 2­0141  HEADQUARTERS  REPRESENTATIVE  Pacific 7824  erjack  bakers  in  the  Union,  he  too  308V4  23rd  St.  the  Lone  Jack  (Cities  Service);  GALVESTON  Joe  Algina  SYDNEY.  N.S  304  Charlotte  St.  has  taken  a  liiung  to  Yokahama  AUop,  Agent  Phone  3a448  Seapender  (Seatraders)  and  the  Keith  Phone 6346  LAKE CHARLES.  La  1410 Ryan  St.  SUP  BAGOTVILLE,  Qnebec  20 Elgin St  and  is  fast  building  up  a  prefer­ W.  E.  Downing  (Mathiasen).  Iii  LeRoy  Clarke,'Agent  Phone  6­5744  •   Phone: 545  ence  for  that  Japanese  city  over  HONOLXn.U  16  Merchant  St.  1  South  Lawrence  St.  transit  were  the  Yarmouth  (East­ AtOKLE  37  Ormont  St.  Phone 5A777  THOROLD.  OnUrio  Cai  Tanner,  Agent  Ph.one  2­1754  Phone;  3­3202  his former  favorite,  Hamburg,  Ger­ Ill  W,  Burnslde  St.  ern)  and  the  Steel  Recorder  (Isth­ NEW  ORLEANS  523  BienvUle  St.  PORTLAND  113  Cots  De  La  Montague  many.  Beacon 4336  QUEBEC  Lindse'y  WUilama.  Agent  mian).  Quebec  Phone;  2­7078  257  5th  St.  MagnoUa 61X2­0113  RICHMOND.  CALOr  He's amazed  .H all  the thing.s that  177  Prince  WUiiam  St.  .  Phone 2590  SAINT  JOHN  Both  the  Lone  Jack  and  the  NEW  YORK  675  4th  Ave.,  Brooklyn  N.&  Phone; 2­3049  have come  to pass  since lie  shipped  SAN  FRANCISCO  .450  Harrison  St.  STerling »<4671  Downing had  clean payoffs  with no  Douglas 2­8383  127­120  Bank  St.  out,  and  since  he  has  neve?  seen  beefs.  On the  Seapender there  was  NORFOLK  2700  Ut  Ave.  Ben  Rees,  Agent  .  Phone 4­1083  SEATTLE  . Great Lakes District  Main 0290  tl\e?  new  hall  in  New  York,  that  is  PHILAOELPHIA..,,  337  Market  St.­ a  beef  about transportation for five,  . .440  Avalon  Blvd.  ALPENA  133  W  Fletcher  one  of  the first  things  he's  going­ S.  CaMuUo,  Agttt  Markpt 7­1635  WILBONGTON  Terminal 4­3131  men  who  had  signed  on  in  Van­ SAN  Phone: lassw  FRANasCO  450  Hazriwm  St.  NEW  YORK  675  4th  Ave..  Brooklyn  BUFFALO,  N.  Y  180 Main St  to  do  when  he  returns  to  the  East  Douglas  2­5475  couver  after  being  shown  a  trans­ H.  J.  Fischer.  Agent  ^  STerling 6­4671  Phomi:  Cleveland  7391  Coast.  He  has  special  high  praise  SAN  JUAN.  PR  253  Ponce  de  Leon  portation  rider  which  was  not  at­ Sal  CoUs, .Agent  CLEVELAND  734  Lakeside  Ave.,  NE  Canadian  District  Phone:  Main  1­0147  for  the  disability  and  maternity  tached  to  the  articles,  though  it  SAVANNAH  .....2  Ahercom  St.  1038  3rd  St.  benefits  and  comments,  "Hell,  it  MONTREAL.....  ... 483  McGiU  St  DETROIT  E.  B.  TUley,  Agent  Phone 3­1728  «  was  signed  by  the  .captain.  She  SEATTLE...  MArquette 5909  '  Headquarters  Phone;  Woodward  1­6857  1700  1st  Ave.  even  payis  to  i»et  married  now!" '  DULUTH  ,  531  W.  Michigan  St.  .. 128Vs  HoOU St.  also  needed  repair  work  which  JeC Morrison.  Agent­;  Scneea4S70  HALIFAX.  NM  Phone:  Melrose  2­4110  Phone; 3­5911  Sam  Coihen  1500­1511  N.  FraakUn  St.  could  have, been iakeq care  of  by  TAMPA  3261  E.  92nd  St  Ray. White.  Agent  Phone  2­1323  FORT  WILUAM....tlrti  SyndWate  Ave  SOUTH  CHICAGO  ,  '  Wtlnliiiton  Port 'Ageai  "  :.  .Phohe:  Bssew.MMO  ".a­ WlUMtNOnr^lN.  Caiilfo.  440  AvalM  Blvd.  Ontarie:  ^ ir  Phone;  3­3221  Seattle:  Neutral MGS Hiriug  41811 Working Fine  Brotkers Bow To Rain,  Agroo On Anolkor Trip  Tuna Fishers Eyeing  Possible Tariff Aid  i  1  Simmer Weatiier Puts  Everyihing To Sleep  OaUook For Skipping  Nof Too Eneonraging  :  m  Brothers Jlsre Baiiiad  Conslitation Changes  SrV  HALL  DiRECTORY  'S'  ^^1  �Pare Ten  '  '•  S­'i';'­ SEAFARERS  LOG  FHdar,  JtOf  XS,  195t  SALTWATER  STUDIES  By  A  Seafarer  Part  II  This  is  the  second  end  final  page  of  an  unusually  excellent  group  of  pictures  token  by  Seafarer  Sal  Terracina  during  his  last  trip  aboard  the  Steel  Maker,  Isthmian.  Terracina  not  only  man­ ages to  catch much  of  the  character  of  his  subjects through  the  ex­ pressions  they wear, but he also  mokes sure  to get in  something that  indicates.their  jobs.  Although the pictures ore undoubtedly  posed,  they ore  marked by a naturalness  that makes  them seem almost  like  candid shots.  .  ...  .  v.,  *  •  \  <t,' •'  1: f  .' • y.''  ­v:>^  Deck delegate Rich^d  J. Weir, AB  (top) ,  looks  natural  alongside  a  block,  John C. LaugauduSi oilerr (center)  takes hiis eyes off  a tempera­ i i  /  The Stepl  M^er, scene  these  pictures, lies calmly Tiii her berth  at Vi«>  ;  ^  ture gauge fdr a mpmeht  to Took at  the  photog,  #hile Melano  S. Sos­ ; ffilo;'HiWaii (top).  C. Smith,  AB­  E.  Anderson; DM; J. Trent, UM;  >  pind; chief  steward, gives k  big ismile  as  he kolds a  pot  handle aiwj «  V^MICD.  chief  etectric^;'enjoy  cofltee  tfme  (ci^  ToAf!:  ^  ­"• v.  long forfc,  ­ I  �• ';,. A:;,.'  5df.  Friiijr, JO^. ItSt  SEArARERS  LOG  Face  Elevea  ares A ^np  Ibn Saud, scion of the House of Shem, Lord of  the Faij;hfulj  in  hell  don't  you  go  in  the  galley  Mercer Michelet is the host and it's  The first requisite of  a good  veg­ teach  that shoemaker  to  make  boorish  to  insult  him.  etable  soup  is  stock—or  for  any  Dispenser  of  Justice,  a  king  in  his own  right  on  the sKores  and  a vegetable soup?  That dish water  "Besides,"  Smltthers  continued  other  soup,  for  that  matter—with  of  the  Persian  Gulf  and  the  hanks  of  the  Red  Sea,  arid  in  he  served  at  noon  today  would  as  I  emphatically  corked  the  bot­ the  grease  skimmed  off  and  thor­ make  a  maggot  sick."  much  of  the sun­baked  lands  tle,  "I .'don't  think  it's  exactly  a  oughly  strained.  Put  about  two  that  lie  between  squatted  jn  cradle of  the true gourmet— found  "Look,  brother,"  says  "Little  coincidence  that  Escoffier  and  pounds  of  lean  beef  —  shin  or  Owl,"  "in  order  to  teach  a  dog  Michelet  are  both  French  names."  brisket—in to* the  stock  and  let  it  the dust of  ages and acknowl­ himself  poaching  (eggs,  that  is)  on  tricks  you  gotta  be  snwrter  than  simmer  for  several  hours.  Now  the  Emir's  family  preserve.  edged  the  bounty  of  Allah.  Soup  For a  King  braise  ail  your  diced  or  julienne  Of  the  trials and  tribulations  of  the  dog.".  The muezzin  was summoning  the  cooking  in  conformity  with  the  "Really,"  I  says,  bridling  and  After  considerable  discussion  vegetables  in  butter  for  about  faithful to  prayer and  Ibn felt  that  Mohammedan  food  laws  in  the  holding  the  corit  over  the  neck  of  pro  and  con  I  was finally  talked  twenty  minutes.  Add  2  No.  Emir's  household  we  are  not  con­ my  bottle  in  a  menacing  manner,  into  passing  the  bottle  again  and  cans  of  tomatoes  to  the  braised  life  was good.  "if  you  gu^s  don't  like  the  chow  we  all  got  such  a  bun  on  that  the  vegetables  and  let  simmer  for  a  And the music...; Ah, the music,  cerned, for tbat^s  a tale for another  on  this  scow  .  .  ."  passenger  volunteered  to  go  into  few  minutes  longer.  Now  remove  day, so  we  will leave  our friend to  sweeter  than  the  soimds  that  the  spend  eight  months flghting  the  / Everybody  chiined in  to rule  the  the  galley  and  demonstrate  how  the  beef  and  shred  it  and  return  fiouris  lure  from  the  heavenly'  glaring  heat,  the flies  and  al]^ the  "Owl"  definitely  out  of  order.  a  vegetable  soup  should  be  made.  it  to  the  stock.  Add  the  braised  harps  in  the  Mussulman's  paradise  crawling  vermin  of  an  Ehstern  "After  all,"  says  Mitthers,  "Mer­ He  did,  tbo,  with  half  the  crew  to  vegetables  and  tomatoes  mixture  was the  melodious crinkling  of  the  desert and pick  him  up  again after  cer  Michelet"  (I  was  running  th#  assist  him  in  the  capacity  of  gal­ to the  stock  and  let the  whole sim­ slopchest  for  the  Old  Man  and  mer  for  about  a  half  hour  more.  Yankee  dollars  as  they  were  gath­ he  had  thrown  in  the  towel  and  Smltthers was having his Uttle joke  ley  boys.  It  was so very  good  and  Serve  with  croutons.  yet so  very simple  that I  pass it on  started  for  home.  ered  to the  kingly  coffers.  about  my  little  slice  of  the.  take)  to  you.  Frenchy Michelet  Books Pasiage  Those  plebian  Turkish  sov­ He  reached  the  Mediterranean  ereigns,  Marie  Theresa  dollars,  In­ end  of  the  Suez­just  in  time  to  book a  passage on  the Steel  Direc­ tor that  had  just  cleared the canal  from Port  Said and  would, soon be  anchors aweigh for New  York.  Chief  of  the  galley  on  this  trip  Perhaps  one  of  the  unluckiest  treaswe  hunters  of  recent  times  was  Captain  John  of  the  Director  in  the  Spring  of  Lusher,  who claimed to have sunken  treasure  within  his grasp  on  three  different  occasions,  1950 was "Blackie, The Fluffo Kid."  Smltthers,  the  4­8  AB  4iad  dubbed  and  whose  treasure­hunting  career  was  ended  by  one  of  the  many  monsters  of  the  deep  him  "The  Fluffo  Kid"  on  the  voy  which  always  threatei:  the^"  age  out  for  his  penchant  for  in­ success of  any deep­sea  treas­ he  took  a  look,  ^is foot was firm­ he was  searching fox an honest and  discriminately  daubing  everything  ure expeditioif:  ly  clamped  in  the  shell  of  a^ giant  ambitious  man  whom  he  could  en­ he  cooked  with  a  salad  oil  of  that  sea clam, one  he estimated weighed  trust  with  his  secret  of  the  San  Captain  Lusher,  who  died  not  name.  The  "Blackie"  he  had  well  over  200  pounds,  and  one  of  Antonio's  location.  many years  agp in  Floijda, became  earned  in  Vizagapatam  by  going  ashore  one  night  a  white­headed  sort  ofv a  legend  in  his  own  right  the  variety  which  has a  reputation  old  man  and  returning  the  next  as he  told his  stories  of  his  jinxed  of  cruelly  crushing  anything  that  comes  within  its  grasp  and  never  morning' with  his hair dyed  a  coal  treasure  bunting.  letting  go.  His first  "success"  came  when  black.  It  was a  bewildering  trans­ formation.  He  looked  for  all  the  he found a sunken galleon in south­ Foot's Cru^ed  world as  though he  had  dipped his  em  waters.  He  would  never  lo­ The  small  sledge  hammer  made  _With  the  LOG  nov7 contain­ head in a basin  of  shoe black'ening.  cate  it for  anyone  and never  made  no  Impression  at  all  on  the  shell  ing 28  pages,  the  biggest ever,  Of  course,  the  dye  faded  away  to  clear how  he came  to find the ves­ of  the  monster.  The  shell  slowly  there  is  more  room  now  than  a  dirty  brown long before the  voy­ sel.  closed,  and  Lusher  could  feel  the  ever before  for stories,  photos  •   King  Ibn  Sand  age  wai  over,  but  the  name  lin­ However,  he  made  an  explora­ bones  in  his  ankle  and  foot  being  and letters sent  in  by the Sea­ gered  on.  (After  all,  who  knows  tory  dive­and  inspected  the  hulk.  farers.  Several  pages  of  each  dian  rupees,  and  all  the  copper  Harry Muches or JOhnny  Chamber­ He  was  sure  it  contained  treasure,  broken.  issue  are  devoted  to  the  ex­ In  a  last  ditch  effort,  he  man­ periences of  Seafarers and  the  '  coins  of  Oman  were  fit  for barter­ lain  as  anything  but  "^mb Chop  but  he  couldn't  get  into  the  wreck  aged to  force the head  of  the ham­ ships they sail as they describe  because  of  a  solid  mass  of  coral  ing in the market places,­assuredly,  Harry" or "Beef  Stew  John.")  mer  between  the  jaws  of fhe  clam  it  themselves.  that  had  formed  around  the  hulk.  A  Mean  Bean­bnmer  but  the  king  was  having  none  of  So,  he  returned  to  port  and  spent  and  at  the  same  time,  signalled  If  you  run  across  anything  them.  He  was  peddling  the  liquid  Anyway,  this  "Blackie"  was  the  two  weeks  gathering  blasting  and  to be  pulled  up.  of  interest on  your voyages,  or  best­natured  guy  in  the  world  and  As the  pressure  increased  on his  just  want  to  let  your  friends  black  gold  that flowed  so  freely  he  was  liked  by  eveiyohe  aboard.  salvage  equipment.  lines,  he  twisted  the  hammer,  know how  you're getting along,  from  his  legendary  domains  for  Gunboat  Waiting  '  braced  himself  and .  then  fainted  drop  a  few  lines  to  the  LOG.  American  dollars;  hoarding  them  against­ that  great  day  when  the  When  he  returned  to  the  spot,  as  h1& foot  pulled lose.  Don't  worry  too  much  about  he saw  that his first visit had been  When he  was brought  to the  sur­ Saudi  Arabian  desert  was­  to  be  literary  style.  We'll  patch  it  made to bloom  like  the rose. ­ observed,  for a  native gunboat  was  face,  his  right  foot  and  ankle  was  up  if  it  needs  patching.  And  anchored  at  the  spot, and  he  was  just a  bloody pulp.  He was rushed  of  course,  photos  illustrating  His  people,  too,  found  life  at  ordered  off.  to  port  and  into  a  hospital  where  the  incidents  you  describe  long,  long  last.  The  accession  of  Ibn  Saud  had  marked, the  dusk  of  One  of  the  things  that  marked  his life  was  saved,  but  he  was told  make  them  more  interesting­ the  Age  of  Squalor  and  the  dawn  his  career  was that  he  was^ almosb  that  he  woiiia  never  be  able  to  for  the  readers.  of  the  Age  of  Plenty—even  es  the  as  lucky  in finding  gunboats  as  dive again.  Send  your  stuff  to  the  LOO  advent  of  the  Prophet  had  divided  he  was  in finding treasure.  For  the  few  years  that  he  lived  at  675  Fourth  Avenue,  Brook­ the Age  of  Ignorance from the  Age  Some  months  after  that  disap­ after that,  he  was a  familiar figure  lyn,  NY.  If  you  want  any­ of  Knowiedge  fully  thirteen  hun­ pointment,  howWer,  he  ran  across  on the  Florida waterfront, hobbling  thing returned  aftei; we  use it,  dred  years  before.  another  sunken  vessel.  This  time,  around  with  the  aid  of  a  cane or  a  we'll  do that  too.  The fat­tailed  shhep gamboled  in  he  was  still  down  on  his first  dive  crutch, and  always announcing that  great  plenty  before  the  celebrated  when  a.  gunboat  approached  and  black  tents of  Arabi  and  the  tama;;  ordered  his boat  off.  He  was sure  'Guests'  Tour  Headquarters  rind  and  the  tamarisk  bloomed  in  that  this  ship  too  had  contained  the land;  the granaries  were burst­ some treasure.  ing  with  wheat,  the  harems  were  But  the  high  spot,  aqd  the  end  crowded  with  beauties,  the  out­ of  his  career  came  off  Bermuda  houses  were  full  of  Cadillacs  and  when  he  found  the  wreck  of  the  the  Emir  Faisal  was  big  with  an  San  Antonio,  a  vessel  that  is  gen­ idea.  Frenchy  Michelet  erally  conceded to have  gone  down  A French Chef  with  a  cargo  of  gold  and  silver.  Why,  resson^  that  redoubtable  but he had to take a  lot bf  growling  Being  sure  of  his find.  Captain  son  of  the  king,­go  on  eating  mutr  about  his  chow  because  he | was  Lusher  went  down  With  a  sledge  ton in  ten thousand  disguises when  • really a  pretty  sorry foean­bumer  hammier  and  planned  to  start  sal­ all  the  delicacies  of  the  occidental  as  ship  cooks  go.  ..  vage  operations  immediately.  He  table  were  now  his for  the  asking.  A  few  nights  out  of  Suez  we  was  taking  no  chances  on  any  It  was  high  time tiiat  he  banished  were  all  sitting  around  in  my  more  gunboats.  that turbaned  assassin of  the appe­ foc'sle  (I  was  steward)  drinking  Enters  Hull  tite from  the family  galley and  re­ my  last  bottle  of  cognac  and  lis­ placed  him  with  a  culinary  artiste  tening  to.  our  passenger  tell  tall  He got  to the bottom  of the blue­"  from  the  Western  World.  tales ­of  his experiences  with  those  green  water  and  slowly  worked  Now, with  Ibn Saud  and his­sons  veiled  damsels  of' the  East.  Be­ his  way  inside the  rotted hull. The  the  wish  is  father to  the  deed,  be­ sides  the  passenger,  there  were  first  compartment  he  entered  cause  the,  baron's  gold  and  silver  George  Smltthers,  Bill  McjMeil,  proved  to  be  the  crew's  quarters.  and  oil  keep many  bright  young  Artie  Huffart,  better known  an|ion^  He  slowly  worked  his  way  alpng  men  on  jtap:  whose  sole  duties  lie  the  initiated  by  the  euphoijious  a companionway  and  entered  what  In  ransacking the .wrirld for choice  title  oi "little  Owl,"  Willie'West  he  thought  was  the treasure  room,  tidbits for  the. king and  his  bropd,  and  :a  half­dozen  others;  wjbose  As  he  entered,  however,  a  sec­ much  as.  the* genie'. fetched ­ ,thh  names elude  me now.  tion  of  thCr­rotted  deck  gave  way  .  treasures  to  Aladdin  whenever  he  The passenger was holding iis all  beneath  him.  He  fell  through  up  rubbed  the ­lamn  in  the  wondrous  sp'elibound  with  his,  fascinating  to his  waist.  He  waited a  monient  days of  yore.  ;  •   tales, and  the  grog  was  getting  in­ until; the  water  Cleared  and.  then  Thus  it  chanced  thaf  an, Ameri?.  a  lick  or  two  of  its .O^n  accord  began  to  climb  out  of  the  hole  . Seafarer  MarUn  Iturrino displays  the  two strange ''guests"  he  took  can  chef  who  haa^aerved  his  apr  when, for somC unaccountable  rea  when  his  foot  suddenly ^became  !  on a  toiir of: the  New York headquarters.  Iturrino, who was second  . prenticeshlp •  JSiA  gf^eoh­  adid'  soht^th'e: pB4$ehge#tb(dc­A­thcklhtto  wedged  in ;S0i9ething.  cook  on  the  Rosario  (BiiU)  c.aught  the  two  horseshoe  craba  ii" ­ pleasant  lag»4  ^ jEcanea  ­4 that'the  wind,  he  says,  He  couldn't  so  '  Baltimorei"'  ,  \  • Jm  i\  • ­'wM  • I  I  I  'W  A Treasure HunterJinx  MA0G Welcomes  Stories^ Pies  • ;;,s;  %  li  • • 'I  m  M I  �3'  ••  IM4:  ill;'  fMgt  TwelT*  m THE  WAKE  ^^' i''"  ;K  m  IP  life'  m:  B­ Ifc:;  r  & i  |r'  W­€''  •  m.  i­ .  !#'­ Mlv;'  ­. ­; ''  ic­M;  K;5!,P:V'.  g.HX­' ­'.^T%­.V.  .  • '  •   tv.r  //•   •  Friday,  July  28, 1852  MEET THE  SEAFARER  Carl  Adams,  BR  The question  Is sometimes raised  custom was replaced  by th#  slaugh­ that  If  a  continent  is a  large  body  tering  of  a  lamb  or ox.  The  blood  Dreams  can  come  true,  though  a  weak  bunch though  and we  were  of land nearly or entirely surround­ of  an  animal  was  believed  to  add  30  years  ago,  the  idea  of  today's  %l^anging our heads against the wall."  ed  by  water,  how.can  w^  call  Eu­ life  to  the  ship,  together  with  the  Question:  I^toat  was  the  most  conditions  were  something  only  a  Sailed Off  Apd On  rope  and  Asia  continents?  The  "blood"* tribute  to toe  tea  spirits,  memorable  cargo  a  ship yon  were  guy  with  his  head  in  the  clouds  He  kept  on  sailing  off  and  on,  %  T  explanation arises in the theories of  as  some  of  it  reddened toe  water  could  visualize.  That's  the  way  sometimes  working ashore  on  odd  '  ­  ' 3  Carl  Adams  looks  at  it,  and  he's  jobs,  but  always  coming  back  to  the  ancients,  who  considered  the  near  the  bow.  The  reason  for'of­ on  carried?  one  veteran  of  the  '21  strike  to  the  sea.  Most  of  the  time  he  rode  Black  Sea,  located  between  the  fering  the  blood  was  to  spare  the  two "continents," much larger than  blood and lives  of  those who  would  Charles  Seymour,  2nd  eooki  I  whom  those years  are  still  a  fresh  tankers, but why  it worked out that  it  really  was.  Actually, toe  Black  man toe  ship,  who  were  in danger  remember  we  carried  food  stores,  memory.  way he never figured out. He sailed  Sea  occupies  an  area  of  only  160,­ if  the  sea gods  had  not  been  given  mostly  K­rations,  Just  three  years earlier,  Carl,  at  through the  thirties and  again dur­ to  Korea  about  000 square miles.  The "continents'  their  due  share first.  17,  had  left  his  Connecticut  home  ing  World  War  II.  two  years  ago,  t  t  t .  . of  Europe  and  Asia  would be  more  to* go  to  sea,  and  before  the  end  In  1947,  Adams  began  sailing  about  the  time  accurately  described  as  the  single  General  William Tecumseh Sher­*  of  the  war  in  1918,  he  was  riding  with the  SIU and enjoying  some of  continent  of  Eurasia... Land  area  man  may  have  defined  war  cor­ the  war  over  those  twinscrew.  Standard  Oil  those  conditions  he,  could  only  there  just  start­ of  ail  the  continents,  incidentally,  rectly  as  being  hell,  but  he  was  tankers  all  over toe  world.  He  hope  for  in  the  years  past.  "The  comprises  only  29  percent  of toe  way  off  on the  origin for  the  name  ed.  Food  was  'worked  in  the fireroom,  on  deck  reason  things  never  worked  out  pretty  scarce,  it  total  surface  area  of  the  earth.  of  Cape  Horn.  He  assumed toe  and  in  the  galley,  wherever  he  well  for  the  seamen's  movement  Spanish  name for  it,  Cabo  de  Hor­ seemed,  because  could  get a  berth.  "The. messroom  until  now  is  that  the  other  outfits  tit .  '  the  way  they  was right  in toe  foc'sle  those days,  didn't  have  the  unity  we  have  to­ We  use  the  expression  "getting  nos,  meant  Cape  of  Ovens,  since  started  unload­ down  to  brass  tacks"  as  a  way  of  this  is  the  Spanish  word  for  oven  ing, it looked  like we  couldn't have  with  bunks  piled  three  and  four  day."  high.  We  took  whatever  slop  was  The  last  year  or  so,  he's  been  saying  someone  is dealing  with ac­ and  Horn  Island  does  resemble  gotten  there  any too  soon.  thrown  at  us  then  because  there  running  a  sort  of  organizing  cam­ tual  facts,  but  it  all  started  as  a  an  oven  in  some  respects.  But  the  4*4'  sea  term.  The  idea  is said  to refer  Cape  received  its  name  from  the  Lawrence  Beaudry,  bosun:  We  was nobody  you could  turn to  who  paign on  his own,  rounding  up  his  nephews  and  sending  tlfem  down  to  cleaning  the  hull  of  a  ship  so  Horn,  the  small,  #umsy  vessel  in  once  picked up  8,000  tons of  copra  could  do  anything  about  it."  to  the  SIU  halls  in  their ' home  thoroughly  that  the  brass­colored  which  William  Schouten,  a  Dutch  'Workhorse'  Ship  and  4,000  tons  of  towns.  Two  of  them,  Gus  Hayzen  tacks  on toe  bottom  became  ex­ sailor,  doubled  the  Cafie  in  1616.  bugs  came  with  The  following  year,  he  was  an'  and Mike  Murphy, are  both sailing  The  navigator  himself  was  known  posed to toe naked  eye.. .The salty  OS on  an  India­bound  tanker  with  it.  That  was  in  taste  of  seawater,  tests  show,  as  William Schouten  van Horn,  be­ a  Nova  Scotia  skipper,  a  Russian  oh  deck  as  Seafarers,  but  Adams  the Philippines in  cause  his  home*tvas  in toe  village  sadly  comments  thrt  he's "run.out  comes  from .approximately  three  1945.  Those  first mate and a  Norwegian  bosun,  'of  nephews." Married and living  in  and a half  pounds of  salty material  of  Horn,  Holland.  all  of  them  workhorses  who  ex­ things  were  i  4.  Brooklyn, he  has one  daughter,  13.  in  every  100  pounds  of  seawater.  crawling  all  over  pected  everybody  else  to  be  the  Adams  came  back  from  a  coal  Before Panama  seceded from Co­ same.  t  t  t  the  ship,  in toe  lumbia  in  1903  and  became  an  in­ run  to  Germany last month  oh  the  Voyages  of tobse  master­mari­ dependent  republic,  it  was  gen­ food,  in  the lock­ It  was  here  that  he  came  down  George  Kulukundis  (Orion)  which  ners—^Magellan  and  Drake  around  erally indicated  on maps  as part  of  ers, wherever you  with  what  he  found  out  later  was  brought toe  old  days  back  into  toe  world  in  the  sixteenth  cen­ South  America.  Since  then  geog­ turned.  But when  acute  appendicitis,  but  that  didn't  focus.  "Everyone  heard  about  that  'tuiy  had  an  interesting  point  in  raphers  have  regarded  the  boun­ we unloaded,  there wasn't  one left.  help him. All the way from Karachi  one.  The  skipper  rode  across toe  common­^­they  both  "lost"  a  day.  dary  between  Panama  and  Colom­ They  went  right ­with  the  copra.  to  Calcutta  he  had  a  high  fever,  Atlantic with  the haiches open  and  Drake  was  amazed  to  leam .that  it  bia as  the boundary between  South  but  the  bosun  piled  him  out  every  we figure  we  barely  escaped  with  4  4  4  was  Monday  when  he  arrived  back  and  Central  America.  Thus it  hap­ Luis  Williams,  2nd  cook:  That's  morning  anyway.  pur  hides. ­Of  course,  when  it  was  in England,  not a Sunday  as he had  pened  that  Panama  has  had toe.  easy;  it  was  on  a  tanker  with  a  The  events  that  really  stand  out  pver,  the  Union  straightened  the  imagined.  Likewise,  Magellan's  distinction  of  being  moved  from  cargo of  high test  in  his mirid  though  happened  dur­ guy  out  but  good—^there  won't  be  crew  did  a  special  penance  in  Se­ South  America  to  North  America,  gas.  Somebody  ing the 1921 strike when  he was on  a stunt  like that again."  ville  on their  reurn  for  having  ob­ for  Central  America  is  considered  dropped  a  bomb  the  beach, in  New  Orleans.  "The  He  suffered  a  little  on  this  trip  served  many  saints'  days  on  the  merely  the  extreme  southern  por­ right  into  the  shipowners  Were. Importing  scabs  from  a  weak  stomach  and  wound  wrong  dates.  In  neither  case  had  tion  of  North  America.  hold  in  Haifa.  from  New  York  by  train  and  we  hp hospitalized at Staten Island  for  allowance  been  made  for  crossing  Only  one  man  made  a  mess, of  those  trains  when  a  couple ot^weeks,  but  he's fit  and  i  t  4"  what  we now  call the  International  In  sailor  lore  Davy  Jones  is  the  was  hurt  but,the  they  hit toe  Gulf.  We  had  a  lot  ready  to  move  out  again.  Date  Line,  because  at the  time  the  evil  spirit of  the sea, and  his name  ship  was  a  mess.  of  fun making things hot for them;  "I  didn't  get  a  nickel  back  in  theory  of  longitude  was imperfect­ sometimes  is  applied  even  to  the  That'was in 1946  we  were  young  and  we  took  1919 or  in 1923  when I  was laid  up  ly  understood  and  the  methods  of  devil 'in  general.  The  origin  of  when fighting  chances.*  One day  a  bunch of  sea­ with  a  biim  leg.  Today  they  take  measuring it at sea extremely  poor.  Davy  Jones  is  unknown,  but  one  was  going  on  in  men  were  just  standing  around  on  dare  of  me  like  a* prince  and  I  ^  theory  is  that  the  name  is  a  g,'\r­ Palestine.  Somebody  just  didn't  Chartres  Street  when  a  police  don't  have  to go  bumin' for  a  pack  Launching  a  ship  ceremoniously  bled  version  compounding  'Duffy,  want  that  gas  unloaded.  wagon  backed  up  and  hauled  us  of  cigarettes.  There's  maintenance  is  only  one  among  many  nautical  a  West  Indian  spirit,  and  Jonah,  off  to  jail.  4  4  4  and  cure,  hospital  benefits  and  a  superstitions  which  stem  from  the  toe  Prophet  in  the  Scriptures  Who  Boyd  Davis,  deck, engineer:  "There  was  a  howl  in  New  Or­ Union  that  makes  sure: we  don't  days  when  human  sacrifice  pro­ had  an  unusual  adventure  with  a  There's  no nice  story  about  it,  but  leans.  The  papers  ran  headlines  get  kicked  around  in the  hospitals  coal  is  always  a  about  this  drunken  judge  sending  like  we  used  to.  It's  too  bad  some  vided  the  blood  which  dampened  big fish...  Ketchup  or  catsup,  a  tough  Cargo  to  us  to toe  pokey,  while  the  labor  of  those  guys  who  were  around  in  ­the  ship,  an  offering* to  the  sea  familiar  table  spice,  is  from  an  carry.  Your  ship  council .went to bat  for us  and got  '21' can't  see  what  we  have  today.  gods,  before  the vessel  reached  the  Oriental  word  meaning  a  saucot  is  a  dirty  sU!p  us  out  in  three days.  The  ISU  was  We  all  thought  we'd  never  see  it."  water.  As  time  wore  on  this  cruel  such  as  the  brine  of  pickled fish.  from  top  to  bot­ tom and you can't  pget  rid  of  that  black  dust  no  matter  what  you  ACROSS  2.  Age  21.  Sahara  lake  33.  Smooth  try.  They  won't  The  National  Debt  jumped  to  seamen—totalled  44,143,  with  4,­ 1.  Job  for  the  3.  Served  by  cook  22.  Toss  wildly  34.  Drove  a  ^og  give  you  OT  to  over  76  billion  dollars  .  . .  Rom­ 801  dead,  3,218  wounded  and  36,­ delegate  4.  Bubbled,  as  23.  Bearing  of  sled  Ship's  "bank  beer  Samoa  from  35.  Tulip  bulb  ex­ clean  it  up,  so you  ride  all  across  mel's.  desert  lemons  threatened  124  missing  . . . Brooklyn  and  the  Account"  Young  horse  Fijis  porters  with  it  down  to  the  last  minute.  Yankees  led  their  leagues  .  .  ,  8.  It  keeps  you  City  on  Dan­ 24.  Port  pf  Brit­ 36.  .It  is;  Cont.  .  Alexandria  but  the  British  rallied  The SIU hit  the $l­a­year  men  who  posted  ube  tany  ­ 37.  Gaucho's  4  4  4  12.  Jason's  ship  7.  Compass  point  26.  It  wants  Tri­ weapon  Dusan  De  Duisin,  oiler:  We've  and  held  them  back  .  .  .  A  de­ scuttled  a  plan  to  produce  more  13.  Bread  spread  8.  Estates  este  38.  SA  tubers  14.  Adherent  9.  He flew  At­ 27.  Port  S  of  39.  Codlike flsh  carried  leather  hides  a  couple  of  stroyer sank  a . sub after a  running  than  one  badly  needed  ship  a  day  ­15.  Mar­Trade  ship  lantic  Trieste  41.  Pale  battle ­along  the  Virginia  ... The  so  they  could  protect  the  steel  times and believe  17.  Port  in  Equa­ 10.  Man's  name  28.  Is  in  debt  >42.  Before  SIU  presented toe  Maritime  War  monopoly  .  .  ,  More  curbs  on  in­ dor  11.  Rigging  30.  Port  noted  for  43.  Jap  measure  me, it's  no  pleas­ 18.  Mr.  Allen,  of  16.  Albanian  coin  scenery  44.  Place  Emergency  Board  with  a  brief  flation were  asked  by  the  Presi­ ure.  The smell  is  radio  18.  Queen  Eliza­ 31.  Mr.  Hogan,  of  47.  Comparative  containing  the  Union's  arguments  dent.  20.  Frankness  golf  beth's  daugh­ ending  all over  the ship;  (Cit­ 21.  French  ter  in  favor  of  higher  bonuses  .  .  .  you  can't  hide  ies  Service)  4  *4  4*  20.  Island  of  Puzzle  Answer  on  Page  27.  The.  secret  trial  of  eight  accused  Admiral  William  D.  Leahy  was  24.  The  ocean  Greece  from  it.  There's  25.  Crewmember  saboteurs  began  in  Washington.  ilamed  as  a  special  aide  to  Presi­ nothing  worse,  I  26.  Girl's  name'  27.  River  in  Italy  think.  I've  had  dent  Roosevelt  to be a  top ranking  4  4  4  29.  Grow* old  'em  on  a  short  chief  of  staff  .  .  .  The  German  30.  Lets  stand  The  government,  for  the first  31.  Wasp  has  a  Seatraln  nm  time  in  history  and  oyer  the  ob­ ajrmies  on  the^  Eastern  Front  new  one'  where  the  smell  32.  Down:  Prefix  jections  of  Congress, "began  with­ Pjushed  foiward  and  were  threat­ 33.  Rent  comes  right  through  the  steel  car  holding income taxes from Salaries.  ening  Moscow  ...  The  US  cut  34.  White  Sox  doors  and  on  long  trips  too.  player  The  withholding  tax ­was  set  at' 5  its  consular  ties  with  Finland  ,  . .  35.  Handed  out  4  4  4  percent^.  .  .  The  Union  told  the  The  SIU "demanded  that  shipown­ cards  Joe  St.  Lawrent,  FWT:  Cargo  crew  of  the  36,  Large  food  Robin  Locksley  that  ers  stop  chiseling  torpedoed  Sea­ fishes  doesn't  bother  me  too  much,  no  they  had  an  extra  $125  in  'uonus  farers  out  of  wages  ... A  Sea­ 37.  Captain  BUgh'a  matter what  it is.  money  coming to  each­of  them . . .  farer,  whose  ship  had  beep  toi>  ship  _My  last  trip,  fol:  Bombers  blasted  the  Riihr  for  pedoed  from  under  him,  was  un­ 38.  Belonging  to  him  r'  example,  was  on  three  straight  days  .  .  .  Anybody­ able  to  buy  a  tube  of  toothpaste  40.  Grpup  of  eight  singers  a  long  Isthmian  buying  new  parts  for  his  car  was  because  h#  didn't  have  a  used  41.  Please  keep  '^run  carrying  requiried  to  turn'  in  the' did  paii:  tbbe  to  turn  in  .  .  .  The  US  an­ them  clean  baled  j­ u b b e r  ; .  . A  pub. sank  a  freighter  inkide  npunced  that  th8  Nazis  would  be  45.  Varnish  ingre­ dient  'f r  o m  the  Far  Fuerjto  Limon,  Costa  Rica.  ­ hpld "strictly  accountable" for  war  »4e.  Job  for  pumps  East.  It  doesn't  48.  NY  canal  crimes  once  thp  Mrar  was  over ;  ..  49.  Bat  wood •   smell  as  much  as  Fighting  became  so fierce  on  the  80.  Sea  eagle  you  might expect  Relations  between  India' aiid  desert  that  for toe first  time  since  81.  Depressed  spot'  f/j'/­  .  ­ it  to.  Anyway,  England  became  strained  almost  the  war,  thd  action  waS  fought  24  DOWN  s  '  there  was a  fat payoff  when it was  to  the  breaking  point  . ., ;US;  hpiirli'ir dhi^ i'. vTiightbr curbs .were  Used  by  Rob­ inson  all  over,  so  who  careA  6|»naltlo»­.­not  iaeludlag  on  gasoline  "bootle|gerA­" ^  ,  Se^i^ers Puzzle  ijli':.:  .SEAFARERS  LOG  YEARS  AGO  �Friday,  July  25.  19S2  •  •   S^4FARE^s  t&G  I  ­.  •  SEArARERS^^LOG  ;• • • ..  '  '  '  Jaty  25.  1952  lit The Same  Boafi'  i  •   ­i  '  ^  sPacre  Thlrteea  Vol.  XfV  No.  15  ^1  • ­m  Published  biweekly  by  the  Seafarers  International  Union.  Atlantic  &  Gulf  District,  AFL,  675  Fohrth  Avenue,  Brooklyn  32,  NY.  Tel.  STerling  8­4671.  .  i  PAUL  HALL,  Secretary TreasuTer  ­  editor.  BKRBUIT  BRAMDI  Uoftopinff  Editor.  RAT  DENISON;  Art  editor,  BeiinAm  SEAM^:  PAoto  Editor,  DANXR  NILVA.  Staff  Writers.'HnMAir  AITHUS*  ISWZB  SPTVACX  ART  PERTAU.;  Gulf  Area  Reporter,  Bnx  MOODY.  r  m  Sltretehing  The  Dollar  Like everybody else these days, the Seafarer finds prices are  Oldtimers Recall  pretty steep when  he steps ashore to buy himself  some neces­ Past Hardships  sities  with  his hard­earned  payoff.  Whether  it's  a  hew  pair  To the Editor:  of  shoes, for the kids or  the house  he has  been saving up for,  Well  brothers,  I've taken  my  fun  he's likejy  to wind  up paying  more  than  he would  have paid  where  I  found  it:  Norfolk.  I  paid  off  the.Zane  Grey  as  she  \yas  be­ six months  ago for  the ^same items.  ing  put  into mothballs  at the  bone­ In this respect  the Seafarer faces the same kind  of .problem  yard,  went over to the  hall, saw our.  that  all  American  workers  are  wrestling  with—the  job  of  agent, Brother  Ben  Rees, and filed  ,  trying  to  make  both  ends  of  the  family  budget  balance  off.  for  my  vacation  Ynoney.  Pronto  That's why  the LOG is cariying a new  feature on  getting the  tliat  efficient machine  of  teamwork  best  buys for  your money.  The colUmn  is written  by a  nian  in  headquarters  ha0  my  check  who is  a  specialist  in  consumer  problems.^  It  will  help save  down  to  the  Norfolk  hall, one hun­ the pennies  and dollars that  cbul4  be  the difference  between  dred  and  three  honest­to­goodness  American  iron  men  ($103).  getting  by  and  falling  into  the "clutches  of  the  bill  cdllector.  Then  my  vacation  began.  I  met  This new feature, like the newly­instituted maternity  bene­ Joel Anderson  who is better  known  fit, reflects  the growing concern  of  the Union  with  the prob­ as  Andy.  We  took  a  walk  over to  tavern, guzzled some  of  lems faced by .the Seafarer as a family man, and  the intent of  the Midway  the  amber fluid  and  passed  the  the LOG  to help  the Seafarer  meet  these problems.  time  away  with  Tena,  the  loveliest  '^1  m  As 1 See It  barmaid on  Main street.  ReeaU  1921 Strike  by  PAUL  HALl  Soon  we  were  joined  by  oldtim­ ers,  Fred  W.  Henderson  and  Fred  The resolution for revamping  the constitution which is now  R.  Bohlken.  It  was  good  for  uS*  rS  NO  SECRET  TO  SEAFAR­ ship  giveaway  deals .would  be  run­ four  oldtimers  to  be'together  and  ers  that  the  American'merchant  ning around'crying  for  more  ship­ being passed on at membership meetings,  is a  matter, of  con­ go  back  over  that  long,  long  road.  marine  has  taken  quite  a  kiriung  if  this  country  ever  gets Jnto  a:i­ siderable importance to all Seafarers.  What is finally adopted  We  thrashed  out  the  1921  strike  around  from  time  to time  down  in  other  international fix.  will  determine how  the  Union's  business'is  to  be  conducted  and  right  on  up  until  the, present.  Washington.  There  are  plenty  of  4  4­ We  spoke  6f  our  many  hardships  and  what  will  be  the  rights,  duties  and  responsibilities  of  and  compared  them  with  our  pres­ people  jn  our  Government  who  AST  MONTH  THE  US  SEr:­ don't  want  to see a  strong US  mer­ ate  ratified  a  little­notice :i  both officers and  members.  ent  conditions.  All  of  us are  gray,  chant fleet,  or think  it  of  little  im­ treaty  that  may  have  pretty  bene  many  of  us  bald  and  gray  and  we  Copies  of  this  proposed  constitution  are  beihg  mailed  to,  each  wondered  why  and  how  we  porfance  to  the  ­well­being  and  flcial  consequences  for  Seafarii  safety  of  our country.  flcial  consequences  for  seafarin  :  all SlU­contracted  ships and  it will be open for  amendments  ever  stuck  it  oiit.  However,  it's  quite  a  surprise  to  in .1946  at  an  International' Lab(  and  changes  when  read  at  two  more  membership  meetings  Finally.we  decided  it  must  have  learn  that  some oj the  brass  in the  Conference in  Seattle, and  compe'­:  before being put to referendum vote.  All Seafarers are urged  been  a  mighty,  strong  determina­ Defiense  Department number  them­ all  maritime  nations  that  signed  ti  tion  to  be  a  seaman  and .see  an  selves  among  that  group.  You  to study it carefully.  American  merchant  marine  for,  by  would  think  that  this  department  to set  a  standard that  all ship  ope  ­ t  t  and  with  Americans.  Needless  to  would  be  deeply  concerned  about  ators  will  have  to  stick  to  when  i:  say,  we  all spoke  with  pride  of  our  maintaining a  sizeable fleet  of  mer­ comes  to  food,  water,  stores  ar  I  other matters concerning the heal  i  SIU.  '  chant  ships  to  carry  the  goods  in  and  well  being  of  seamen.  Old  Hog  Islanders  an  emergency.  The  great  majority  of  the  co: ­ Now that President Truman  has signed the modified  Long­ We  talked of  the old  Hog  Island­ Strange  as  it  may  seem,  there  ditions  in  the  treaty  have  lor  Soccerappa,  Scho­ are  those  in  the  department  who  been  part  of  the  standard  Sit­ Range  Shipping  Bill  into  law,  it  is  a  matter  of  conjecture  ers, Soccondoga,  harie, the  Bayou Chico  (I made  the  apparently  are  ready  to  sponsor  agreements.  what  effect  the  measure.will have on  the nation's  weakened  maiden  voyage  on  her).'  The  last  a  raid  on  the  Government­owned  Your  Union  is  happy  to  see  th  ­:  ,  merch'nftt. fleet.  Since  it  appears  that  this  legislation  is  the  time  I  saw  her  in  the  news  was  reserve fleet  by  a  Japanese  ship­ development  take  place because, v  r  only inducement  forthcoming from Washington  to encourage  back  in  World  War  II.  She  had  ping  company  organized  expressly  are  interested  in  seeing'  that  se  ­.  been  given  to  the  Russians  and  I  that  purpose.  This  company  men  everywhere  get  the  kind  •  ;  future construction by private operators, despite White­House  felt I had  just  been notified  a  good  for  would  like  to  take  50  US  Libertys  conditions  that  we  in  the  SIU  e  ­ assurances that the next session of Congress may again study  friend  had died.  in  tow  and  go  into  the  shipping  joy.'" And  by  closing  the  gap  a  1?  ­ the  picture,  it's up  to  all segments  of  the  industry  to  assess  Then  we  spoke  of  the  Morgan  business  with  them.  tie between  the US and  other cou"  ­ • ^   its  prospects in  that  light.  Line,  Munson  Line,  the  Export  At the  same time,  somebody high  tries,  this  treaty  wiU  help  make  it  .  .  T  Although the SIU  approved  the basic idea  of  the measure,  Line  which  was  just  getting  start­ up  in  the  MSTS  has  made  a  deal  possible  for  our  ships  to  compel­ it added its voice to those who opposed  it as it finally emerged  ed  and  had  not  namet^their  ships  with  this  same  Japanese outfit  per­ on  more  of  an  equal  basis.  with  the  "Ex"  yet.  I  was  on  their  mitting  them  to  carry  US Govern­ 4  4  4  with  certain  tax  features  killed.  The  major  point  forgotten  old  SS Hog  Island.  They  only  had  ment  cargo  on  Navy  LS'Ts  that  are  LMOST  EVERY  SEAFARE',  ­  \  in the crush of .last­minute adoption of  the bill was  that if  US  a  couple  of  ships  those  days  and  going  to  be  handed  over  to  them.  and  a  great  many  people  or  ­ shippers cannot  compete in  daily operation  with foreign­flag  docked  in  Greenpoint,  Long  Is­ This  outfit  will. haul  down  a  cool  side  our  industry,  have  read  ho • ­ ­  ships  without  these  tax  benefits,  then  there  is  no  incentive  land,  at  the foot  of  India  Street.  $1,000  a  day  profit  out  of  this  ar­ Seafarer  Eric Joseph  sacrificed o  •   •   >  for them  to use the construction subsidy features for building  We  also spoke, of  the  Moore  Mc­,  rangement.  of  his  eyes  so  that  a  fellow­Sc  ­ ,  new ships, which  were left  in.  Cormack  Line  and  the  United  As  if  that  wasn't  all,  the .word  farer,  Phil  Pron,  could  see  agai  ­ ,  We  hope  the new  Administration  doesn't, stand  idly  by  in  American Line  which was the Ham­ seems  to  have  gotten  around  that  Now  this same  man, who was hail  1  burg  American  Line.  We  had  the  higher­ups  in  the  Administration  in  newspapers  from  coast  to  coar  :  the face, of  this  twisted situation.  Resojute  and  Reliance,  big­passen­ are  sympathetic  to'these  ship  give­ may  have to  leave  this  country  b  ­ ger liners  we  had  seized  from  Ger­ aways. Foreign  shippers from other  cause  he  is' fouled  up  in  a  lot  c  • '  countries are  trying  to get  into the  Washington  red  tape.  many  in  the first  World  Wa^.  same  act  and  are  throwing  their  It  happens  that  Eric  Joseph  w;  Seamen's  Paradises  It  was  prohibition  in  those  days  weight  around  in  Washington  to  born  i«­ British  India.  That  fact  ' ^  Tiw attempt of  West Coast longshore boss Harry  Bridges to  and  all  your  friends  who  were  get  legislation  passed  in  their  be­ enough  in  the  eyes  of  the  Imm  ­ gration  authorities to  keep him  o­ revive  the  long dead  carcass  of  the  Maritime  Federation  of  landlubbers  expected  you  to  bring  half.  of  this  country,  because  the  laS  the  Pacific  is  plain= proof—in  Case  your  thermometer  broke  them  a  bottle  of  good  scotch  from  If  these kind  of  deals go through,  says  that  only  100 natives  of­Jnd"  i  down—that  the summer silly  season is with  us again.  abroad.  Hamburg,  Antwerp  and  they  add  up  to  a  subsidy  for  for­ eign shippers  at  the  expense of  US  are  permitted  to  come  into  th' ­ The  rash  of  "letterhe^  outfits"  that  have  cropped  up  on  Le  Havre  were  truly  seamen's  maritime.  The  odd  part  of  it  all  country  each  year.  thie  labor  scene  since  Australia  decided  it  was  far  enough  paradises  in  those  days.  It  seems  to  us  that  any  man lil  •   is  that  these  things  are  being  pro­ ^down  under, to  do  without  California's  commissar  will  gain  It  was  getting  late.  We  told  posed  by  people  who  beefed  long  Eric  Joseph  who has  shown in  suc "<  so Jong,  shook  hands  around  and  loud  about  subsidy  features  of  a  convincing  fashion  that  he  h.­s  .  no respectability from, this latest effort.  About'the only  ones  Tena  and  wondered  if  oar  paths Vould  the  Long­Range  Shipping. Bill.  what  it  takes  to make,a  good  cif­ who actually gain  from'Bridgeis'periodic adventures are  the  ever  meet  again.  .  It  appears  that  the  Defense  De­ zen  of  these  United  States  ought  printers who make  up  the letterheads.  Right now,  Andy Is  dn  this scow;  partment  has  to  straigliten  itself  to  be  able  to  stafy  heh^..  Your  Un­ ;  ' ,  We'suggest  that  the next  time they cast a batch of  50­year  the Ames  Victory,  with  ine  and  wb  dut  a  little  bit  on  the  position  of  ion  is  going  to  try  to­see  to  it thpr  '  Vdttbns  to honor  their  loyal  members, they  make one  up ap­ are  heading  for  Japan.  Steady  as  the US merchant fleet.  . .Yqu can be  the  proper  authorities  in  Washinp  yj .  " •   plauding the spores of  jobs Harry  has tKrowri  their way..  It's  she  goM,  .  pretty  certain  that the s^e fellows  4on  are/made  atypre  of  Seafarer  Ofkal  Jones .  who  a», lending  an  ea{;«ip  these  Joseph's  problem. ,' :  I  '  •   *  »  %  .  The  Constitution  r  L What  I¥e.*t ?  • 3  A '­'0'.  ;  y.^A­  M^al TW  Harry­  ^  {  ­oo rf. .\ti  v^tL'S •   i  —J  .  tfoirut  .  ­:1  �'• i%'fi^y­ s^A  K  E If  ai  t d  Fate FeartMii  • .  ^ms  r,  July «5.  tftSt  •: ;• •   ilK:­ I  R­HS/­ '  .  :  .M? 'j ­­ ' ­'­J:' ^­^>• • : • '­  '^  • V   '*)^ 'i­'­y's'A  I  »Jf' •  •  V,­;  •   ~7  :­r'.­­v  '  sC­  'i  1^?^;"''  IMvit  >:'r:•   r  IHA: •:  w  *  p'^­ m  ^  m  K  The  members of o  tofal of  19  SllJI­affill­ oted unions on fhe West Coast provlcfe  the  US  with most  of its domestic  conned  tuna,  sardines and  mackerel.  ^:n­:'­' '  •  ''!'yr<^.  tpf­'  m  m  isWSSfiisj  They  work  through a Joint Cbuncif, and,  like all SlU unions,  are leaders  m the illght  for  decent  wages  and  conditions  In  th^  fields in which they  ore Interested.  An example of  this SlU  cooperation can  be  seen  in  the  tuna  clippers  out  of  Son  Diego, the purse seiners out  of Los Angeles  end the  canneries in the area of  both har­ bors, each segment  manned by  an autono­ mous union.  I  ­ •: ­'  '  ^  M­ i  ^  |r­:­'I>;^;';' ­  •   Here  they ore  at  work—one  part of tfie  90,00.0. fishermen,  seamen,  boatmen  and  marine allied workers who make up the Sea­ farers International Union*  m­^  m  itm  I'  I  5l  liii  k  i  'y'y:^A\>yX  ­" ' • "'7 • ­.­ f­' '  V  :  :  Wi  0  rT;>a;^a  '.'1 •   ­  ..<T'  .­UM."\ .  3l®'  •'  *  Wm  tHy  w  ^  • iiK|  Kit®  IP'  f"  ­  V  '  ''  AcU(m  isfast and  furious  when  the tuna  clippers,  which range es far south as Chile, hit into a school  'jKi.  These  Cannery  Workers  and  Fishermen's Union members^ just as'the men on the purse sein­  il  . ­­*• • fVB,  •   wee paid _on a share  basis.  •   A barbless ­hook with .a ^lure .is ^snapped­ by .the­ Ash ^as  it hits­the^ water ^  r  y^en­the .fish.,are  rupning­bift  one hook­is­tied­to lines­.from^wo. or three poles;.: The men then­work­1  ^ in­ttidson­tohaul the,  '­.­..AV.,­  '  • •  • .  }.  /• • I  ­  .f  *• " •  ­  =" > • • • • • .N  ­  y'­­.  �Piirse seiners  take sardines at  night, when  the glowing  wake  made by  the large  achools  is easily  spotted.  Nets  are  spread  around  the  school,  drawn  in  by  a  winch  (top),  and  then  spread  (below)  to  get  at  the fish  in  them.  Once  the  nets are  spread, a  brailer  (top),  holding  up  to  three  tons,  scoops  out  the  fish and  dumps  them  into  the  holds.  The  Seine  and  Line Fishermen's  Union  mem­ bers then  put  back  into port  and  unload with another  brailer  (center)  holding  up  to  a  ton.  The  nets are then  cleaned­and  repaired  (bottom)  so  they'll be ready  for  the  next  trip.  ,  \  A  ,  ^  After coming  off  the ship, tuna is cooked  and  ?  '  then  goes,  through  a  cleaning  line.  Cannery  ­  *  ;  ' Workers Union girls rwnove skin, bones, darl  meatiand  blood  from  the cooked  tuna, which  I  These CWU­SIU  checkers  are the end  of  the  line.  They  check  the cans  and  remOye,those  Which  are too light  or  too  heavy and correct  the weight  themselves.  Here  they  are  work­ ing "chunk style" tuna, a new  style.  When the checkers finish, the cans are sealed.  Here,  a  sealing  machine  operator  checks  the  . seams  of  a finished  can.  Ofice  the  label  is  pasted on,  the cans  will  be shipped  to stores  all over  the world.  "  • • .V  �P«ixe Bixteea  • SEWA^ittn^ LOG  r. July .XS.  1952  THE  i^'Si .  \f. .  The  United  States  Government  has  launched  an  inquiry to find  out  actual  shipbuilding  costs in  foreign shipyards  so that  it can  more  accu­ rately determine  the  differential  subsidies it  payjs  for certain  American  shipbuilding. .. . The USS Courier;  the first  American propaganda  radio  ship,  has  sailed  for  the  Mediterranean,  where  it  will  begin  breaking  dowh  the  Iron  Curtain.  .  .  .  The  Maritime  Administration  has  leasifd'  its Hoboken  waterfront property  to the  city of  Hoboken, which,  in turn,  will  lease It  to the  New  York  Port  Authority for  development.  LABOR  ROUND­UP  In  our  last  issue  we  reviewed  the  procedures  involved  in  stowing  food  supplies aboard  sldp.  After  the  foodris parceled  out  and  stacked  iu' thp  correct  refrigerator  box  or  storeroom,  the  steward  department  still has  the  problem*of  keeping  the  various boxes  cleap and  free from  excessive  frost  if  is  a  sound  idea  to give, a  thorough  housecleaning  to . 'all  refrigera­^  The  steel  strike,  going  into  its  tors  and,  storerooms  at  least  once  every  month  and  especially  just  J,  •  ,  J,  ^  eighth  week,  is  still  the  big  news  before  the ship  is  due  in  its home  port.  TWs  is an  obvious  precaution  The  Italian  Line,  which  was  left  with  only  one  SOfitton  vessel  at  in  labor,  and  the  situation  is  still  the  en'd  of  the  war.  now  has  12  vessels  ii/ service,  and  will  add  2  abbut  the  same,  with  the industry  to ^eep  dicf  And  verinin  away  froin  thp  food  supply.  more  during  the  next  year  .  .  .  The  speedy  new  Japanese  freighter  Cut  OlS  the  Juice  Tomishima  Maril  of  7,550  gross  tons,  arrived  in  New  York  on  her  refusing  to  change  its  position  at  In  cleaning  the  nffeat  box  for  ejlample  it's  necessary  to  take  every­ •   all.  *  maiden woyage. She  has twin  screws powered  hy  huge Diesels.  ^  thing  out  of  the  box  and  put  them  ih  one  of  the  other  refrigerator  White  House­sponsored  talks  4.  ' 4.­  4  storage  boxes.  Otherwise, meat  will start  thawing out  before the  clean­ The  number of  "restricted" piers  in  New  York  Harbor  has.reached  a  between  the  union  and  the  indus­ ing  job  can .be  completed.  Since  the­box  is  ordinarily  kept  at  zero  tot^l  of  14,  as 4  new  piers  were  added  to  the  list  within  the  last  week.  try hav^rdduded  no results ?t  all,  .  There  is  a  shortage  of  pilots  in  the  Suq?  Canal,  according  to  a  Meanwhile,^  the" White  House  is  degrees,  the  chief engineer has  tp  cut  off  the refrigeration  in the  room  recent announcement,  and  delays of  up to' 12 hour^ may result.  Accord­ considering  another  seizure  6f  the  the  night  before  so  that  the  men  can  e^ter  the  box  to  doan  it.  ing  to  treaty,  Egyptian  pilots  must  be  given  preferential  hiring  and  ­ The first  pari  of  the  job  is cleaning  the  floor  gratings.  These  have  any  foreign  pilots  must  be  hired  only  with  the. permission  of  the  industry,  this  time  under  a  provi­ Egyptian  Government.  .  .  .Tangiers  has launched  a  waterfront  improve­ sion  of the  Selective '^rviw  Act.  to  be  washed  thorou^y  with hot salt  water  and  soap.  If  that doesp't  ment  program. Port  facilities will  be renovated  and  improved tinder the  However,  the  administration Js re­ do  the  trick  a  weak glutton  of  lye,should  be  added.  After  cleaning,  $4,500,000 program.  luctant  to  use  this  buU^  mechan­ the, gratings are  rinSed  in  fresh  water.  The  meat  box  shelves  should  4.  a­ ism  because,  as if  admits,  the  steel  also  be scrt^bed  and  ripised, >­If  it's  possible, to geira  water  hose  into  Maintenance  work  on  Anchorage  Channel  in  Upper  New  Yorii_Bay  they  would  get  through  this  move  the  box,  the  refrigeration  pipes  aiid  the  walls  can  be .washed  down  Is .getting  under  way.  The  Army  dredge,  EssayoUs,  Is  slated  to  spend  three  months  working on  the project.  The  largest  dredge  In  the  world,  "would  just  be,  a  drop  in  tfaie  thoroughly.  In  any  event,  they  should, be. scrubbed'with soap  powder  and. water  as should  the  bulkheads.  Once  the room  has  been  cleaned,  she is returning from  an assignment in  the Mediterranean ... American  bucket."  ­  4'<*• 4' ' 4i  fhe  refrigeration  can  be  turned  back  on  and  the  floor  racks  replaced  shipyards  have  anno'unced  that  they  have  102  commitments  for  new  tonnage  at present.  Some  89  vessels totalling  1,782,150 deadweight  tons  A  strike  by  AFL  Flight  Engi­ when  they  have  dried.  The  meat  should  be  put  back  in  immediately  are  on  order  in coastal  yards,  while  Great  Lakes  yards have  IS  vessels  ners  against  Trans  World  Airlines  after the  temperatiu­e in  the box  gets down to  30 degrees Fahrenheit  totalling  223,000Jleadweight  tons  on  order.  was  postponed  when  President  ; The  same  cleaning  process applies  to fisli  boxes  and  egg  and  cheese  i  t  i  Truman  named  an  emergency  l^xes.  The  vegetable  cooler  is handled  somewhat  differently. . In  this  The  keel  of  the  aircraft  carrier  Forrestal  was  laid  at  ceremonies  at  board  to  investigate  the  dispute.  case it  is better  if the  contents of  the box  are not  emptied unless  there  Newport News, Va.  The carrier will  be  the largest  wariship in  the world.  :  The  wives  of  machinists  join­ . . .  The  Dutch  ship Slamat  picked  up  the  crew  of  the  Greek  freighter  ed  their  picketlines  against  Kalis­ is  iust  a  small  amount  of  fruits and  root  vegetables  left  like  potatoes  ,  ; v,  Despina  in  the  Red  Sea.  The  Despina's  crew  fought fires  on  board  for  pell,  Mont.,  auto  dealers.  The  un­ and  opions.  '  30  hours  before  they  abandoned  ship  and  saw  her  rocked  by  internal  ion  wants a  ­10  percent  wage  hike,  ^  Move  Down  to the  Eail  explosions. They  were  taken  to Suez.  . . . President  Truman has signed  guaranteed  weekly  minimum  wage  Usually  however,  ali  the  contents  of  the  vegetable  box  are  moved  a  bill  covering  the  handling  of  explosives  and  designed  to  prevent  ex­ and  a  union  shop.  down to the end  of  the box where the scupper is located and the  blower  plosions like  the recent  one at South  Amboy, NJ.  is shut  off.  The  food is  then  covered  with  a  tarpadlin  to keep  it diy  XXX  i  i  i  while  the . cleaning  is going  on.  Thirteen boys and  a girl, all  chil­ The  former  Mulne  Robin,  now  the  Joseph  H.  Thompson,  Is nearing  Then  the  floor  racks  at  the  empty  end  of  the  box  are  taken  up  on  cmnpletlon.  Destined  fpr  Great  Lakes  service  as  an  ore  carrier,  the  dren of  members'of  Local 3, Inter­ deck  and  cleaned  and  the empty  walls and  shelves are  wCshed.  When  vessel will  be the third  largest in the  American merchant fleet.  Only the  national  Brotherhood  of  Electrical  this  end  of  the  box  is  cleaned  the  stock  is  transferred  to  it  and  the  new liner  United  States and  the liner  America are  lAger than the  710­ Workers,  have  been  given  scholar­ other  end  taken  foot  vessel.  Rebuilt  In  sections  at  three  different  shipyards,  sheTl  be  ships  provided  by  the  union  and  care of  in the same  the  electrical  industry  of  New  joined  together  on  the  Lakes,  and  will  be  23.000  deadweight  tong.  York.  For  the first  time,  medical  manner.  After  all  4­  ^  *  J)  and  dental  training  was  included  is finished the food  Commodore  Harry  Manning,  skipper  of  the  United  States,  said  that  with  engineering  costs,  and  it  is  rearranged  there is  no danger  of  the Queen  Mary or  Queen Elizabeth  trying to  win  was  the first  time  a  girl  got  a  around  the  shelves  back  the speed  record for England.  However, he said,  the United  States'  scholarship.  and  the  .  blower  new record  probably  won't  stand  very  long. "Atomic developments  may  turned  on  again.  XXX  produce  much  faster  ships,"  he  said.  ... A  32­year­old  Englishman  Of  course  in  arrived  in  Havana  last  week,  after  making  a  10­month  voyage  from  A  four­month  bus  strike  ended  cleaning­out  cold  England  in an  18­foot  boat.  in  Boston  when  the  union  accfept­ boxes  you  are  also  ed  an  increase  of  15  cents  over,  defrosting  them.  i  t  t  A  tug freed  the  2,800­ton  British freighter  Inchislay  from a  shoal  off  the  average  $1.55  hourly  rate  .  .. .  It  is  necessary  to  Palawan  Island after  6  days. . . . Contracts  totalling more  than  $1,000,­ The  AFL International  Typograph­ defrost a box every  WHEM  OEFROSTiNq,  000  have  been  given  East  Coast  shipyards  for  repair  and  maintenance  ical  Union  marked  the first  an­ time  a  one­inch  TRAMS F6R FOODS  work  on  Navy  vessels  assigned  to  MSTS.  . . . The  Norwegian  steamer  niversary  of  its  entry  in  the  daily  layer  of  ice  forms  TO  ANOTHER  BOX  Maria  Cleppe  and  the  Chilean  motorship  Victoria  both ran  aground  In  newspaper  publishing field  •  as  on the  pipes of  the  "OF  APPROXlMATEty  the  Strait of  Magellan  area. Naval  vessels and  ships In  the  area rushed  three  of  its  papers  started  their  fan  grilles  as  this,  SAME  TEMPEkATuftfr  frost,  seriously  in­ second  year  of  operations.  to their  aid.  terferes  with  the  X  a­ 4.  ^4  4  France's  newest  addition  to  her  merchant  fleet,  the  20,500­ton  liner  A  spokesman  for  the  western  efficicency  of  the  box.  With  the  exception  of  eggs,  fruits  and  vege­ Flandre,  has  begun  her  maiden  voyage  for  New  York.  The  largest  Pennsylvania  coal  operators  has  tables,  the  defrosting  procedure  means  moving  the  stores  out  into  ship  designed  and  built  by  the  French  since  the  war,  she's  designed  announced  that  the  United  Mine  another  box  of­approximately  equal  temperature.  As  long, as  this  has  for  the  North  Atlantic  tourist  trade  along  with  her  two  running  mates,  Workers  has  served  notice  that  it  to  be  done,  the  box  is  given  a  cleaning  every  time  it  is  defrosted  al­ the Liberie and  the He de  France ... Divers have  examined the charred  is  terminating  its  contract  ih  60  though  it  may  be  in  pretty  clean  shape  to  begin  with.  hull, of  the  Norwegian  freighter  Black  Gull,  which  burned  off  Lopg  days.  This  move  yrould  mean  that  Be  Careful  With  Pipes  Island  with  a  loss  of  three  lives,  and  now  salvage  operations  are  pro­ unless  the  UMW  gets  a  new  con­ The  defrosting procedure  involves turning  off  refrigeration  the  night  ceeding.  .The  gutted .hull  is  now  in  shaliow  water  off  Staten  Island,  tract  by  September  22,  the  coal  before,, removing stores,  cleaning  the  deck  griUes,  and  then  knocking  where  she  was  towed  after  the  fire.  mines  would  be  tied  up  under  the  ice  off  the  pipes. •  The  best  way  to  do  this  is  to  knock  it  off  with  a  •   X  X  X  UMW  "no  contract,  no  work"  piece of  wood as  metal  picks, cleavers,  wrenches and  the  like can  punc­ The  United  States,  now  that  she  has  the  crpss­Atlantic  speed  policy.  So  far,  however,  there  has  ture  or  damage  the  pipes.  On  some  ships  it  is  possible  to  run  water  record  in her  pocket,  will  settle  down,  according  i<o  her  operators, and  been  no  announcement/of  when  or  hot  gas  into  the  refrigeration  pipes.  This  will  loosen  all  the  frost  maintain  her  schedule  of  about  five­days  for  a  crossing  from  dock  io  negotiations  would  begin.  The  much  faster  than  the band  method.  dock  . .  . The  Navy  transports  General  Edwin  D.  Patrick  and  David  other  coal  operators  have  not  The  box  is  then  washed  and  cleaned,  refrigeration  turned  on,  deck  W.  Shanks  were  due  on  the  West  Coast  this  week  with  troops  from  commented  on  whether  tHfcy  too  grilles  put, back  in  place  and  food  returned  immediately.  The  box  the Far East.  •  have  received  similar  notices.  should  be kept  shut 24  hours after  defrosting.  �C  .7  Fridw> July  Pare SeventeeB  SEAFARERS  LOG  Birth Beneficiaries  Seafarers Study Proposed  Changes  In Constitution  (Continued from  page 3)  Congress  made  other  changes  nec­ essary  to  safeguard  the  Unibn,  its  membership,  and  its  ever­growing  financial  resources  from  lawsuits  and  other  restrictions  growing  out  of  this  anti­labor  legislation.  The  tremendous  growth  of  the  Union  since  its  early  days  was  another  factor  considered  in  mak­ Seafarer  Georre  Hoffman's  family  waits  at home  in  New  Orleans  while father  ls at  sea.  ing revisions  so  as to  allow for  the  widest  possible  participation  by  a  greatly­expanded  Union  member­ ship.  In  drawing  up  proposals  to  amend  the  constitution  the  agents  spelled  out  all  the  membership  rights and  guarantees contained  in  the  present  constitution  and  prac­ ticed by  the Union, though  they are  obscured  in  the  original  by  clum­ siness of  phraseology and construc­ tion.  In  the  new  proposals,  all  these  guarantees  contained  in  various  sections  of  the  existing  constitution  were  brought  under  one  heading  and  spelled  out  in  specific,  simple  language  as  a  "Statement  of  Principles  and  Dec­ laration of  Rights."  Easy  To  Understand  This,  declaration  is  patterned  after  the  Bill  of  Rights  in  the  US  Constitution and  provides a clearly­ written  and  easily­understood  def­ inition  of  the  rights  and  responsi­ bilities  of  both  members  and  offi­ cials  as  well  as  the  specific  limits  to  the  power  of  Union  officials.  In  the  statement  of  principles  the  document  specifies  the  obliga­ ti(ms  of  the  Seafarer  to  the  com­ munity  as a  citizen, as  well as  "our  duty to  combat the  menace of  Com­ 4  Million  Read Of Log  Port Expose  munism  and  any  other  enemies  of  freedom."  It  also  pledges  exertion  of  "our  individual  and  collective  infiuence  in  the fight  for  enactment  of  labor  and  other  legislation  and  policies  which  look  to  the  attainment  of  a  free  and  happy  society  without  distinction  based  on  race, creed  or  color."  Model  For  Unions  Commenting  on  the  proposed^  document, the conference  of  agents'  stated,  "We  believe  that  this  new  constitution  as  it stands  will  prove  to  be  a  model for  the  Union  move­ ment,  because  of  the  way  it  spells  out  meml^rship  obligations,  rights  and safeguards  in  clear  and  simple  terms,  doing  away  with  the  law­ yer's  language  that  exists  in  most  documents  of  this  kind.  "We think  we have  a pretty  good  document  here  that  will  stand  the  test  of  time  and  assure  the  kind  of  democratic  operation  of  the  Union  that  Seafarers  have  always  had."  In  addition  to  the  new  draft  res­ olution,  the  agents  discussed  plans  for  new  contract  negotiations  and  .the  Union's rapidly  expanding wel­ fare  operations  as  well  as  other  Union  matters.  (Continued from  page 2)  isting loopholes  insofar  as  possible  will  be  introduced  once  the legis­ lators resume, business in  January.  In  substantiating  the  LOG  charges,  the  Post's  writers.  Will  Chasan  and  John  Starr,  cited  one  of  several tests run  off  by  the LOG  to  show  the  ease  with  which  i^ea­ men  can  come  and  go  off  foreign  ships.  In  this  particular  instance  Seafarers  Mike  Miller  and  Mike  Manning, accompanied  by  the LOO  photographer,  boarded  an  Italian  freighter,  the  Pietro  Orseolo,  on  the  Brooklyn  waterfront  as  the  starting  point  of  their  test.  Subsequently  the  two  Seafarers  walked  off  the  ship  in  the  guise  of  crewmembers  without  once  Ije­ (Continued  from  page 3)  would  permit  transfer  of  tonnage  ing questioned  by guards or  having  panies  making  it  a  semi­official  under  conditions  determined  to  be,  their papers checked.  in  the  national  interest."  shipping  organization.  .  'Sabotage'  Informa'tion  that  the  Japanese  McFall  also  revea.ed  that ' the  The two  men then  went to  Penn­ cothpany was out after the Libertys  State  Department  has  received  ap­ sylvania  Station  the  next  day  came  in  the  course  of  a  cocktail  plications. for  Libertys  and  other  where  they  picked  up  small  beach  party  given  by  the  new  company.  vessels  "in  considerable  numbers"  bags.  In completing  the test.  Man­ That  was  the first  that  American  from  foreign  interests.  ning  dropped  his  bag  containing  maritime  interests  learned  of  the  If  the Japanese company can suc­ "high explosives"  iii a  train  tunnel  existence  of  the  new firm.  ceed  in  lining  up  the  Defense  De­ passing  under  the  Hudson  while  The  considerable  headway  made  partment  alongside  the  State  De­ Miller  went  to  the  giant  Kensico  by  the Japanese  company  in  its re­ partment  behind  its  proposal,  their  Reservoir,  source  of  New  York  quest  for  the  Libertys  is  revealed  would  undoubtedly  be strong  senti­ City's  water  supply  and  dumped  a  by  a  statement  appearing  in  the  ment  in  Ongress  for  transfer  of  load  of  "poison  pellets"  into  the  Japanese  press, quoting  Charles  H.  the  Hhips.  McGuire,  director  of  the  National  Commenting  on  these  latest  water.  Shipping  Authority,  to  the  effect  moves,  an  SIU  headquarters  rep­ As  pointed  out  in  the' Post  arti­ cle,  this  dummy  test  demonstrated­ that  the  US  Government  is "study­ resentative  declaimed:  "When  the  the ease  with which  it was  possible  ing  a  Japanese  request  for  a  lease  Long­Range  Shipping  Bill  was  up  before Congress  the Administration  for  a  saboteur  or  spy  to  enter  the  of  Liberty­type  ships."  went  to  bat  against  the  tax  defer­ country  from  a  foreign  ship  and  Ship  l^ales  Act  ments  of  the  bill  as  an  indirect  roam  it  at  will.  Ever since  the end  of  World  War  subsidy for  the American  Merchant  Panamanian  Proble&  II foreign  shippers  have  been after  Marine.  As  a  result,  these  provi­ The  article  emphasized  that  the  US  reserve  fleet.  Under  the  sions  were  knocked  out  of  the  bill.  these  dangers  were  particularly  terms of  the Ship Sales Act of  1946,  "Now  this  same  Administration  prevalent  on  Panamanian fiag  a  very  sizeable  percentage  of  the  is  playing  jvith  the  idea  of  g..ing  vessels  which  often  carry  cargoes  Government­owned  war­built  fleet,  indirect  subsides  to  foreign fleets  to  and  from  Communist  countries  446  vessels  in  all,  was  sold  to  for­ by  giving  away American  ships cut  including  China  and  grant  crew­ eign  shipowners  and  went  into  rate  at  the  taxpayers'  expense."  members  Panamanian  seamen's  competition  with  American fiag  papers on  request  with  no checkup  shipping.  The  purpose  of  the  Act  • on the  applicant.  It  recalled  one  was  to  help  restore  the  merchant  instance of  a  Rumanian communist  fleets  of  foreign  nations  that  were  who  bought  captain's  papers  for  a  shattered  in  World  War  II.  Panamanian  tanker  and  actually  However,  the  Act  expired  on  commanded  the vessel  for a  while,  January 15, 1951, and consequently,  The  SEAFARERS  LOG  has  need  for  pictures  of  foreign  k  On  the  other  side  of  the  coin,  sales  of  such ships to  foreign  inter­ ports  of  call for  use  in  a  com­ the  article  pointed  out  that  the  ests are  only  permissable  by  act  of  ing series.  Any  Seafarers  who  lack  of  regulation  on  Panamanian,  Congress.  have  pictures  they  have  taken  Honduran  or  Liberian  ships  made  While the  Act is  no longer in  ex­ in  ports  they  visited  are  re­ it simple for fugitives from  justice,  istence,  some  sections  of  the  Gov­ such  as  some  of  the  Communist  erriment, Hotably  the State Depart­ •   quested  to  send  them  to  the  LOG.  leaders who  jumped  ball, to escape  ment,  have  been  in  sympathy  with  They  can  be  pictures  taken  from  this  country.  proposals  to  revive  the  Ship  SaTes  in  the  port, shots  of  your ship,  The  article 'gives  full  credit  to  Act  or similar  legislation.  pictures  of  dockside  activity,  the LOG  arid to  the SIU for  bring­ Testifying before the House  Mer­ ing  this  serious  problem  to  light  chant  Marine  Committee  recently.  shots  of  Seafarers  while  on  and for  keeping tabs on  waterfront  Jack K. McFall,  Assistant Secretary  shore  leave  iu  a  foreign  port,  or  just  pictures  you  took  developments  of  this  nature.  of  State, told  the Congressmen that  of  .the  place  while  ashore.  the  Department  Was  in  sympathy  In  preparing  for  the'  article  the  They're  all  needed.  authors worked  in conjunction with  with  the  transfer of  ships to  South  Any  pictures  you  send  will  SIU  headquarters  officials  gather­ Korea, and  further stated:  "In  any  legislative  reconsideration  of  ship  be'returned  if  sequested.' So  inig ttie  necessary evidence,  f  gather  up  those  pictures  yori  Reprints of. the article have  been  disposal  policy,­  the  Department  took  and  mail  them  to  the  obtained  by  the  Union  and  will  be  would  wish  to  avoid  action  which  SEAFARERS LOG,  ]675 Fourth  distributed |o  all  SIU  ships 'along  might  be interpreted as discrlmina­ Avfflue, ^ry^pklyi^.^. Y.  ^lombptwee^  and  to.  encourage  acupo  which  LOG.  More Countries Seek  To Buy US Vessels  Another first  bom  Is  Miranda  Temple  shown  with  her  mother  Thelma,  at  are  one  month.  Father  is  James  Temple.  Pedro Velasquez.  3, displays  maternity  benefit  brourht  by  birth of  Genron. while family  looks on.  7  '  •   $12^­ ^  r|^ Bijand­ Mari*:.^jsy  3,.nioittii||.,  Need  Pix Of  Foreign Ports  �1^1iiiw»*iAw  Pare  Eifhteea  FfMar. JWy <S. U8S  SEAf  AllERS  LOG  ­  ^  Seafarer Finds Patt Of  Bate  Hangs Heavy Over Aiexandria  That the  origin of  the phrase  "to  were  and  continue  to  be  the  prin­ ALEXANDRIA, Egypt—The Steel  Age pulled  into  here  at  9  AM  and  we  were  secured  get the sack^ stems from a Turkish  cipal  means  of  transportation  on  an hour  later.  We  didn't  have  to be  warned  to lock  up everything in  sight, be  it a spoon  or  sultan's  habit  of  throwing  those  the  island.  a pen, because  there's so many  thieves floating  around.  who  displeased  him  into  the  sea?  X  X  ^  X  Today  the  term  refers  to  someone  That  bats  have  always  used  ^'When's  the  draw?"  every­­*­ •  one  kept  asking.  The  skipper  how  close  I was  to getting  my ears  asked  the driver to  slow down.  Be­ Vho  is fired  or  ousted  from  a  job  radar?  Blindfolded  bats fly  in  the  left  about  10  AM  to  get  the  pinned  back  when  a  little  boy  ran  fore  my  eyes the  world  went  back  by.  less  forceful  means,  but  when  dark  as  well  as  those  with  unob­ the  sultan  did  it,  he  tied  the  dis­ structed sight,  but  bats whose  ears  inoney  and  that  was  the  last  we  by  shouting,  "Go  back  to  Eng­ 2,000  years.  aaw  of  him  for five hours.  land."  Long tables of  every Middle  East  favored  person  into  a  sack  and  have been covered c<mstantly  bump  into  things,  tests  have  shown.  The PO  was an  ancient  building,  delicacy  were  to  be  seen.  Fruits  threw  him  into the  Bosporus.  On  the  Lookout  stuffy  and  hot  despite  its  tremen­ "Sounds  made  by  bats  while flying,  of,  ev'dry  color  and  shape;  cakes  . $1  4^1  The first impression  I  got  is  the  inaudible  to  humans,  are reflected  dous  size.  I  got  rid  Of  ten  post­ that  were  just  baked  in  the  tre­ utter  despondency  that  surrounds  That it  is possible for an airplane  everything.  Sudanese  with  turbans  cards  and  six  letters  but  kept  in  mendous.  brick  enclosure  which  to fly  lower  than  a  submarine  can  biick to them and  aid them in locat­ ing  objects  to  be  avoided.  This  is  and flowing,  white  robes  mingle  mind that  my next  letter was  to be  stood  down  the  street.  This  deli­ dive?  It's  easy  enough  in  certatin  similar  to' the radar  principle used  cious  smell  that  came  from  this  parts  of  the  world  where  the  land  with  their  fezzed  Egyptian  broth­ all  about  this  place.  by­ships at  sea.  ancient  bakery  made  me almost go  Squalor  And  Hate  ers,  some  wearing  shoes,  most  not.  is far  below normal  sea  level.  1^.'  '  crazy.  XXX.  My  guide  summoned  a  taxi  and  The  ever­present  police  are  on  Is­""  X.  That the LOG  maintains a  corre­ l^­'  hand  to  keep  some  order  and  the  assured  me  that  we  were^going  to  Long  strings  of figs  hung  from  That  the  X.  SIU  Welfare  Plan  will  spondent  in  Washington  to  keep  one  of  the  better  ginmills'in  Alex  the  walls  and  piles  of  unleavened  secret  police  are  pay  out  duplicate benefits for  each  you  fully  informed  on  all  legisla­ andria.  I wanted only  one  thing at  bread  were  everywhere.  there  to  watch  that  moment  and  that  was  to  go  There v/as  a continuous  haggling  Seafarer's  child  born  after  AprU  tion  and  Government  regulations  the  p o 1 i c e.  It  back to the ship,  away from all this  and  shouting'between  buyers  and  1,  1952?  If  you  have  twins  or  affecting  you and  your industry?  seems  that  in  squalor, misery  and hate.  I thought  sellers.  Above  the  din  Arabian  triplets,  you'll  collect  $200  plus  a  this  country  XX  X:  to myself  that  iVe been  to a  lot  of  music  was  playing,  giving  a  very  $25 US  bond for each child.  everyone  watch­ That  water  reaily  runs  off  a  ports _and  seen  much  suffering  es each other and  weird  effect.  ^  4"  4­  4­ duck's  back?  •  The  explanation  is  but .this.. .what  kind  of ^ a  world  this is  one  of  the  Traffic Jams  that  the  duck's  feathers  are  kept  That  one  of  the  most  common  reasons  why  was  this?  We  went  onto'  the  main  drag,  foods,  eaten  daily  contains  two  of  in  an  oily  condition  by  small  oil  these  people  are  Deciding  that  one  beer  might  on  the  other'Side  of  the  tracks.  the  deadliest  poisons?  Ordinary  glands.  During  a  rain,  or  while  so  unhappy.  Kronmel  perk me,  I  was  led  tq  this  cabaret  Ancient  Fords  kept  jamming  traf­ table  salt  is  composed  of  sodium  paddling  about  in  a  pond,^ ducks  At  3  PM  the  where  I  was  able  to  relax  a  little.  fic although the donkey­carts  didn't  and  chloride,  harmless  in  the  one  frequently  bend  back  and rab  oil  skipper  arrived  with  the  money  An  old  battered  piano  stood  by  compound  but deadly  in a  separate  on  their  heads  from  glands  at  the  and  everyone gave a  sigh of  relief.  the  wall  and. I  thought  of  all  the  help.  base  of  the  tail.  They  thep  oil  Oif  course,  the  "trams"  (trolley  state.  .  A  few  crewmembers  went  into  good  music that  comes  from  a  TSt­ their  feathers  with  their  heads.  X­  X'  X­ town  and  came  back  later  with  tum  solo  when  suddenly  a  fellow  cars)  which  look  like  they  were  ­  .  •  built three centuries  a go, were bulg­ '  •   X ^  p'  X  "  very gloomy  reports.  Despite these,  sat  down  and  started  fooling  That  Seafarers  in  the  hospitals  tales  I  was  determined  to  get­  a  around.  The  familiar  chori/s  of  ing  from  their  sides  with  people,  needn't fear that their  benefits will  That a man  weighing 175  pounds  look.  Luck  was  with  me  as  I  Robin's  Nest"  came floatjng, by.  some  of  whom  were  even  hanging  be Cut  off  after 13  weeks or  a sim­ on  the  earth  would  weigh  almost  l^r  ilar  period  as  under  other  unfon  two  and  a  half  tons  on  the  sun?  caught  a  ride  into  town  with  the  "Whata  ya  say, man?"  Thus  in­ from  the  windows.  If­ Money  changers  were  situated  set­ups?  At long as you need them,  This  results  because  the  force  of  company agent.  •   troducing  myself,  I  found  that  hg  on  every  street  off  the  main  drag.  wL ­ whether  ten  days  or  ten  years,  gravity on  the sun  is 28  times that  We  crossed  a  very  old  bridge  was  off  an  Isbrandtsen  ship  and  They  will  change  any 'currency  in  you're guaranteed  hospital  benefits  of  the  earth's  surface.  and  then  into  a  sid'estreel  where  lived  in  New  York.  "What  a  place  the  world.  The official  rate  makes  from  the SlU.  XXX  I  was  immediately  recognized  as  this  is," he  said,  and  then  smiling  That  Mount  Everest,  highest,  ex­ an  American.  A  young  woman  up  at  me,  added  "How  about  jam;  you  give up  $2.85 for  one  Egyptian  XXX  pound,  but these gentlemen  can be  panse  of  mountain  in  the  world,  dressed  in  a  dirty  sheet­ came run­ ming  a  little?"  induced to  take only $2.30 for  their  Tliat  you  can't  bring  a  second­ is  still  growing?  A­Swiss  expedi­ ning  up  and  asked  for  a  cigarettfe  The happy  feeling  that  overtook  pound.  hand car to the Island of  Bermuda?  tion  had  to call  off  its  climb  this  which  I  promptly  complied  with.  me  would  be  hard  to  explain.  So  Apparently  this  was  not  good  far  from  home  and  here  were  two  Finally  we  got  across  the  bridge  Once­autoless,  Bermuda  now  al­ year  after­  scaling  almost  to'the  enough  because she wanted a  whole  lonely  guys  knocking  themselves  and  up  ahead  was  the  Steel  Age.  lows cars  in imder  a 1046  law  per­ top  of  Everest's  heights  because  P|ack.  out  with '"How  High  the  Moon."  One hour  later,  we  started moving.  mitting  the  operation  of  ten­horse­ they  found  the  peak  had  ­reached  I  could honestly  say  I  wasn't  sorry  power  private  cars  and  taxis  with  up  several  hundred  feet more  and  'All  I  had  with  me  at  the  time  Back  to  the  Ship  to  leave  Alexandria.'  a  speed  of  15mph  in  the  city  and  prevented  a  further  march  up­ was less  than a  pack  and  I tried  to  I told  my guide that  a  quick  trip  Harry  Kronmel  20  mph  in  Country  areas.  Bicycles  ward?  explain this  to her  but  she  seemed  back  I J.­ to the  ship  would  be  greatly  I  set  on  possessing  all  or nothing.  appreciated  by  me—^the  quicker  Crowd  Gathers  the  trip the  more  the appreciation.  A  crowd  started to gather around  The  taxi  driver  kept  giving  me  the car and  while this  was  happen­ brutal  icy stares.  I later  found  out  The Liberty Ship Omega had a peculiar experience  during  our  laSt  round­trip  when  we  ing  my  guide  refused  to  intervene.  that  this  guy  fought  the  British  had  to lay  up at  both ends  of  the trip  because of  longshore strikes.  We took  the ship out  of  Scared  as  I  was,  I  still  was  able  during  the  riots  and  his  brother  New  York  originally  with  a  l5ad  of  grain  for France. When we got  to Rouen the longshore­ to  reason  with  one  young  guy.  I  was  killed during  the  fracas.  .  flashed  gome  chewing  gum  and  The  streets in  the native  quarter  men  did  not  work  for  aboutf  after  a  huddled  confab  the  crowd  we  were passing  through  are  most­ four  days  during  the  "Ridg­.  were  a  failure.  Apparently,  the  bound  for  Sorel,  Quebec,  to  pick  seemed  to  settle  for  the  gum,  but  ly  very  narrow,  and  I  believe  that  way, go home" demonstrations  thrifty  Frenchman  is  beginning  to  up another  load, of  grain. When  we  not  before  someone  in  the  crowd  man  could  touch  the  walls  on  in  Parfe.  realize  that  the  Moscow  line  cuts  got  half  loaded  in  Sorel,  the  long­ called  me  a  lousy  American  and  both  sides.  The  smell  of  burning  Another  Strike  down  on  the  tafie­home  pay, with  shoremen went on  strike and threw  told  me  to  go  to  hades.  grease  seems  to  come  from  every  Some  of  the  boys  were  up  in  its  work  stoppages  for  political  a  picket  line  around  us.  They  had  Finally  we  arrived  at  the  post­ door  and  window.  Paris  at  the  time^  and  reported  reasons.  —  a new  idea—pickets tiding bicycles.  office  and  I  was  still  thinking  of  Passing  the  market  place,  I  that as  a  whole  the demonstrations  We  finallsT pulled  out  of  there.  After  four  days  of  this  with  all  sorts of rumo'rs flying around aboqt  the  ship,  we  wired  head­ A  Place  in  The  Sun  —Contributed  by  Joseph  Trembiay  moving  quarters for  advice.  Before we got  an  answeC,  a  contract  was  signed  and  the strike  was over.  •   While  we  were  in  Montreal  we  visited the  old hall  of  the Canadian  District  and  had  a  look  at  the  new  one  under construction.  The  oldtimers  in  the  black  gang  .aboard this ship are  Big Jim Welsh,  the  Giant  fan;  Whitey  Katterman, '  the  trotting  expert  from  Yonkersi  Fred  Bruggner,  the  Tampa  tenor  and  Scotty  McKenzie,  deck  en­ gineer.  Edward  Robinson  Engine delegate  w  Strikes Greet Omega In 2 Ports  t  f  • EPTIMBKH  VACATION TIM*  QuitUog Ship9  Notify Union  •  7^^  •   •  •   SUNNY  MIAMI  FLA.  yj\./  Ife:.  A  reminder  from  SIU  headquarters  cautions  all  . SeafsTCii  leaving  iheir ships  to  contact  the  ha'll  in  ample  .  1,  time  to  allow  fhe  Union  to  dUpatch  a replacement.  Faii­ dre  to  give  notice  before  paying  off  may  cause  a  de­  •   layed  sailing,  force  the  sWp T  '^  i^  to'sail short  of  the  manning . '  !  requirements  and  needlessly '  make  tbeir  work  tougher folr^ t.  "  ­W'  �W'm.  «  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday. Jnly  25. 1952  Memories Of  World  War  11  Fare Ifiileteea  LOG­A­RHYTHM:  Lighthouse  By  M.  Dwyer  By  SEAFARERS  LOG  Photo  Editor  She  throws  her  rays  far  out  to  sea  As  ifidicated  in  an  earlier  column,  we  are  going  to  go  through  the  various steps  of  processing our first  roll  of film.  Across  the  ocean's  foam,  A  negative  that  has  been  properly  exposed  and  developed  is  a  per­ To  guard  tfle  ships  that  linger  manent  record  from  which  you  can  make  prints  whenever  you  wish.  Throughout  the developing  procedure always  bear  in  mind that  you  are  there  dealing with  negatives from  which  you  may  want to  make enlargements.  Very  small  defects  on  a  negative  will  appear  as  large  defects  on  the  Upon  their  voyage  home.  enlargements.  Thus  the  need  for  care  and  cleanliness  in  developing  film  cannot  be ftveremphasized.  Do  not  place  your fingers  on  the film,  To  her  they  look  for  safety.  particularly  on  the  emulsion  side."  This  is  the  .<;ide  that  faces  the lens  and  bears  the  negative  image.  This  side  of  the film  is  dull  while  the  They  know  she'll  never  fail.  back  of  the film  is  shiny.  Always Jiandle film  by  the  edges so  that  no  For  she  would  not  forsake  them,  part of  your hand  touches the surface.  A  roll  of film  passes  through  6  basic  steps  when  it  is  processed.  This  plaque  stands on  the  Lhrerpool  waterfront  reealling  the days  when  US  merchant  ships  supplied  the  sinews  of  victory  to  the  Through  calmness,  of  through  1.  The film  is  loaded  into  the  reel  of  'he  developing  tank  in  total  darkness.  Before  loading  separate  the film  from  its  paper  backing.  Allies.  Photo  by  Evarlsto  Rosa.  gale.  Be  sure  to  cover  the  tank  before  turning  on  tht  light.  The  lid  of  the  tank  is  of  special  construction  and  is  lightproof.  •   2.  Pour  the  developer  into  the  tank  in  a  steady  stream.  Tilting  the  tank  slightly  will  permit  the  afr  inside  to  escape.  When  the  tank  is  The  good  yacht  Robin  Kirk,  looking  spic and span  outwardly finally  made it  to. Boston  filled,  note  the  time  an(i  agitate  it  for  about  5  seconds  after  every  after 24  days.  Bosun Bud  Tobias and  his merry  men  have painted  everything in  sight, rust  minute  of  development.  Developing  time  will  vary  with  the film  used,  and  all,  Down  below everything is  not so  forte,  as  can  be  seen  by  the  time  taken  for_ this  the  type  of  developer,  temperature  etc.  At  the  LOG  office  we  use  XX  film  and  develop  in  Microdol.  This  combination  will  produce  a  normal  voyage.  The  friction  tape  andf"  bailing  wire  managed  to  hold  either  get  married  or  buy  a  new  been  in  a  monkey  house at  feeding  negative  in  20  minutes  at  Ofl­F.!  3.  After the  20  minutes  have elapsed  the solution  is  poured from  the  out  though.  watch.  Reason  prevailed  and  time?  tank  into  a  storage  bottle.  Make  sure  the  bottle  is  clearly  marked  so  The  stewards  department  was  "Smoky"  can  now  give  you  the  I  went  aboard  the  Tuxford  in  that  you  don't  confuse  it  with  the  bottle  of hypo.  After  the  solution  Cape  Town  and  was  surprised  to  lucky  in  having  aboard  two  old  cotrect  time.  is  i­emoved  rinse  the film  in  water  a  few  times.  This  is  still  done  Africa  hands,  "Smoky"  Messenger,  The  steward  finally  struggled  find  Charley  Gedfow  and  Johnny  Tlirough  the  opening  in  the lid.  One  rinse  in  a  weak  solution  of  acetic  passenger  out  of  the  jungle,  got  his  pants  Hummell,  alumni  of  the  PR,  serv­ acid  may  be  substituted. The  acid  rinse  is  made  up^vith  I  oz.  of  28%  waiter,  and  Stan  pressed,  and  is  back  to  normal.  ing  a  stretch  for  Robin.  However,  ascetic  acid  and  32  ozs.  of  water.  Strong  vinegar  may  be  used  instead  Cooper, 2nd cook.  He  still  hasn't  recovered  his  teeth  they  are  working  with  a  qualified  o.f  the  acid.  They gave  us full  or  watch  but  is  very  happy,  and  steward  and  who  knows,  they  may  4.  Whatever  rinse  is  used  is  poured  Out  and  the fixing  solution  is  1  n  f  o  r  m'a  ­ lucky  to  be  alive,  if  that is  what  it  even  become  Robin  stiffs  and  earn  poured  in.  With­fresh  hypo  the film  will  clear  in  5  minutes.  The  their  • s   weater.  Incidentally,  that  lion,  on  every  is  called.  However,  he  hadn't  fully  general  rule  is  to fix  for  double  the  clearing  time.  As  the  hypo  ages  port,  even  the  recovered  by  sailing  time  and  we*  innocent  face  of  Charley  Gedrow  this  time  will  increatsf.  When  clearing  time  takes  more  than  10  is  still  cpnning  the  gals.  ones  they  had  "Were therefore  short of  stores, eggs  minutes,  discard  the  hypo.  At  this  point  the film  may  be  examined.  Big  Game hunter  never  visited.  In  being  one  of  the. items  that  were  A  lad  who  came  aboard  in  Beira  5.  The  hypo  is  poured  out  into  its  storage  bottle  and  the film  is  every  i  n  ­ strictly rationed.  washed.  A  gentle  stream  of  water  into  the  open  tank  for  about  25  soliciting  laundi­y,  announced  that  stance  the  info  Iliff  As  foiL.  me  I  labored  in  the  he  was  only  in  the  laundry  busi­ minutes is  generally sufficient  to  reifiove  all  the  hypo  remaining  in  the  they  pa^ssed  saloon mess  and  I do  mean  labored  ness  as .a  hobby;  actually  he  was  a  film.  Of  special  interest  to  Seafarers  is  the  fact  that  hypo  is  more  along  was wrong  but  after  the first  quickly  removed  in  sea  water  than  in  fresh.  Films  can  be  washed  in  few  bum  steers from  these embryo  and  I do  mean  mess.  On Thursdays  guide  and  a  hunter  of  big  game.  I  sea  water  for  about 10  minutes. However,  make  sure  to finish  the  wash  and  Saturdays,  traditionally  steak  gave  him  some  laundry  and  can  quiz ­kids  we  learned  to  ask  their  in  fresh  water for  about  5  minutes.  advice  and  then  do  the  opposite.  nights  aboard  US  ships,  I  knelt  in  vouch  for  the  truth  of  part  of  that  6.  After  the  wash  the film  is  hung  up  to  dry.  Film  will  dry  in  20  silent  prayer  before  I  set  up  for  statement.  The  1st  Asst.,  Dick  On  our  second  stop  in  Durban  .minutes.  Should  rapid  drying  be  necessary  a  fan  may  be  used.  Direct  "Smoky" announced  yiat  he  would  the  evening  meal.  Have  you  ever  Jones,  and  Sparks,  Allen  Bloom,  the  air  against  the  back  side  of  the film  to  prevent  the  air  stream  eagerly  availed  themselves  of  his  services  as  a  guide.  They  left  for  forcing  dust  particles  into  the  emulsion.  When  dry  you  may  store  as  their  trip,  along  with  several  you  like—either  as  a  whole  roll  or  cut  apart  into  strips  or  individual  others,  on  Friday  evening  and  it  frames,  A  quart  of  Microdol  will  develop  about  10  rolls  of film.  If  no  re­ immediately  started  to  rain.  They  returned  on  Monday,  early  in  the  plenisher  is  used  the  time  for  developing  will  have  to  be  increased  AM,  damp,  disgusted,  bedraggled  after  the  third  roll.  The  temperature  of  the  developing  solution  may  be  higher  or  and  hungry!  Apparently  all  they  lower  than  the  recommended  68 °F.  When  higher,  developing  time  will  Lying in a  hospital with a  broken neck  is jio  picnic for  any­ got  was  wet.  body, but  it's twice  as bad  when you are  a seaman  more than  Toipmy  Griffith,  oiler,  who  has  be  less and  when  the  temperature  of  the solution  is lower  the develop­ 3,000  miles  from  home.  Yet  for  veteran  Seafarer  William  spent  five  years  on  this  run,  all  ing  time  will  be  more.  When  temperatures  are  other  than  68°F.  com­ _  the  time  hoping  to  get  an  oppor­ pensate  with  the  following  changes:  Girardeau,  this  experience­f'  At  62°F  28  minutes  tunity  to  do  a  little  serious  hunt­ was lightened  by  the generos­ to the  States in  April,  but until re­ At  65°F  24  minutes  ity  and  kindness  of  complete  cently  was  in  the  Staten  Island  ing,  had  intended  to  make  the  trip  At 71°F  17  minutes  but  when  he  learned  that  the  strangers.  Hospital for  further  medical  treat­ others'  experience  in  shooting  had  Girardeau,  who  is  72  years  old,  ment.  was  aboard  the  David  S.  Terry  as  Despite  the  seriousness  of  his  been  confined  to  aiming  at  clay  cook  and  baker.  accident  and  his  advanced  age,  pipes  at  Coney  Island,  he  recon­ On  the  29th  of  Girardeau  has^no  thoughts  of  quit­ sidered.  Says  Tom,  "You  may  as  January,  when  ting  the  sea  just  yet.  "I  want  to  well  be  hung  for  a  sheep  as  a  the  ship  ha'^d  keep  going  to  sea  regularly  until  lamb  but  I  don't  want* any  radio  (1)  A  plant  reported  980  tons  of  sheet  aluminum  on  hand.  If  this  stopped  at  Am­ I'm  75"  he  declared,  "then  I'll  go  operators  mistaking  me  for  a  stock is  equally divided  between  six  prime  contractors, and  each  prime  sterdam,  Girard­ on  my  social  security  and  won't  rhinoceros."  contractor  assigns  9/25 of  his allotment  to  subcontractors, who  in  turn  Slim  Iliff  eau  fell  Into  a  work  so steady."  assign  seven  factories  5/28  of  their  allotment,  how  many  tons  of  the  coal  pit  return­ aluminum  are  available  to  each  factory?  ing  to  the  vessel  (2)  The  vertical  rays  of  the  sun  never  strike  the  earth's  surface  at  and  fractured  his  (the  equator),  (the  tropic  of  Cancer),  (New  York  City),  (the  tropic  of  Capricorn)?  Mrs.. Van  Hoft  spine.  For  the  next  49  days  he  (3)  Over  a  hundred  years  ago,  a, man  from  Tennessee  wearing  coon­ lay flat  on  his  hack,  his  body  in  a  skin and  nicknamed  "Old  Hickory"  became  President  of  the  US.  Was  cast,  at  the  Red  Cross  Hospital  in  it  (  efferson),  (Harrison),  (Jackson),  (Johnson)?  Beverwyck,  Holland.  (4)  You  be  the  judge.  In  order  to  keep  his  creditors  from  getting  Daily  Visits  it,  a  man  put ,his  house  in  his  wife's  name  and  wanted  to  get  it  back  On  his first  day  at  the  hospital  after  the  creditors  were  put  off.  Must  she  give  it  back  to  him?  an  English­born  woman,  Mrs.  Van  (5)  On  the  road  to  a  market,  a  farmer  met  three  people.  He  sold  Hoff,  happened  to  stop­at  his  bed­ the first  person  half  the  eggs  he  had  and  half  an  egg  more,  half  the  side  and  asked  him  if  he  had  any  eggs  remaining  and  half  an  egg  more  to  the  second  and  sold  the  third  friends  there.  When  she  learned  half  the  remainder  and  half  another  egg.  When  he  got  to  market  he  that  Girardeau  was  alone  in  her  still  had  three  dozen  eggs.  How  could  he  do  this  without  breaking  country,  she  made  ^  point  of  visit­ any  eggs?  ing  him  every  day  thereafter  fop  (6)  The continent  on  which  there are  no  glaciers is  ((Australia), (.^sia),  as long  as he  was  a  patient,  bring­ (Europe),  (South  America)?  ing 4dm fresh  fruU­and  other  gifts.  (7)  During  the  period  from  1830  to  1860,  the  largest  number  of  im­ "It  was  quite  a  comfort,"  Gir­ migrants  to  the  US  came  from  (Asia),  (Germany),  (Italy),  (Gi­eat  ardeau  said,  "to  know  that  I  had  Britain  and  Ireland)?  someone  coming  to  see. me  like  (8)  The  first "all­professional  baseball  team  was  from  (Albany),  (Bos­ that  while  I  was  laid  up."  ton),  (Cincinnati),  (Detroit)?  Btill Getting  Treatment  (9)  The  planet  which  is  about  the  same  size  as  the  earth  is;  (Marsli ;  Girardeau,  haid  nothing  but  the  (M^rcuiy),  (Uranus),  (Venus)?  .  highest  praise  for  the  care  given  (10) ,If  a fleet  of  nine  heavy  cargo: ships  cail  effectively  supply ­a  for­ him  by  the  purses  and  doctoirs  gt  eign  port,  how  many  smaller  cargo  ships  would  be  needed  to  do  the  the  hospital.  ^'They  gave  tne  vei^  Flanked  by* two Dutch nnnes. Seafarer William Girardeau posed for  sahte  job  if  they  had  only 60  percent  the cargo  capacity  of  the larger  fine  care,, there,'/­he,said.,'  thia phiold  bn:­th(t groimds of  the  CrpiM ttospital  in..lleferwyckt  vessels?  "  •  •  • ' •  •  Girardeau was  h^was as the  fross « fraeiured'  Quiz ­Answers  on  Page  27  ­  ..  •   •  M  /  t­ .15Hma'^''j/­^^5  Kirk Limps In, Tired But Happy  4  .• ?31  Stranger^ Lends Helping  Hand To injured Seaman  Quiz Ckiraeii  VSSB'sit....  JtQ.  ^­4^  '  M  ­­,|'  �SEAFARERS  LOG  Par*  Tweatir  Friday, July ^S, mz  WUd West TOMW  Preves PerUous  Here on  the Marie Hamill we have among our crew one individual who is  well known in  By  Spike  Marlin  many  ports  especially  Baltimore.  He  Is  Joseph  "Mustacho"  l*endleton.  The  nickname  The  heavyweight  championship  hard as  Marciano, he is  faster with  comes  from  the  18­month­old  mustache  he  is sporting  which  is his  prize  possession.  will  be  settled  (unofficially)  on  his hands and punches  more crisply  'His  stay  on  the  beach  this  July  28  when  Harry  Matthews  and  than  his opponent.  He's  also  more  mobile than Marciano,  who lumbers  last  time  was  something  to  Rocky  Marciano  square  off  for the  in  like  a  baby  rhino.  see.  He  paid  off  on  the  West  big  prize.  There  is one  slight  tech­ In  some  respects,  Matthews  puts  Coast  and  started  to  Texas.  He  nicality remaining, namely,  that the  up the same kind of fight as Roland  and  his  side­kick,  Ray  Queen  winner  has  to  knock  the  block  off  La  Starza  who,  it  may  be  remem­ started  off  in  a  hopped­up  Ford,  Joe Walcott. That  is a mere formal­ bered,  gave  Marciano  his  closest  While  touring  through  the  hot,  ity to  be dispensed  with in  the fall.  tussle, losing  a  much­disputed split  decision.  The  big  difference  .be­ arid,  sunshine  state  of  Arizona,  We  said  once  before  that  Mat­ tween  the  two  is  again,  Matthews'  they  stopped  for  a  refresher  In  a  thews  was  one  of  the  current  crop  lightness  of  foot.  small  town.  They got  friendly wifh  who could  take Marciano  and noth­ The  styles  of  the  two  fighters  two  Arizona  cowboys  there  wTio  in­ ing  has  happened  since  to  change  make  the  pattern  of  the  contest  vited  them out  to the  ranch  to ride  clear.  Marciano  is going  to  be  the  our minds.  Not that  he is  any  shoo­ a  friendly horse.  aggres­sor all  the  way,  trying to  get  in.  Far  frorn  it.  Ready  For  Anything  in  close,  corner  his' man  and  club  Opposing  Styles  This  was  something new  and  dif­ him  with  either  hand.  Matthews  ferent, so  "Mustacho" and Ijis  side­ This shapes up as a  very fascinat­ will  be  fighting  stand­up^  back  kick  store  up  on  refreshments  and  ing  contest  between  two  sharply  pedaling.and moving around a good  then go off  to the wide open  spaces.  opposing  styles.  Marciano's  chief  deal,  staying  away  from  the  ropes,  They  find  a  nice  shady  spot 'and  assets  are  great  strength  and  a  and countering  every right hand  by  while  the  cowboys are  off  catching  good  punch  with  either  hand.  Marciano.  the friendly  horses,  they  put  away  Obviously,  Marciano's  hopes  lie  As^  a  fighter  he  is  an  Over­ some  more  refreshments  and  are  Holding on to  his birthday  cake aboard  the Marie  Hamlll  is Joseph  size .  edition'  of  Jake  LaMotta.  in wearing  Matthews down  with his  ready  for  anything.  "Mustacho"  Pendleton,  DM.  His  shipmates  ({eft  to  right)—^Robert  Like  LaMotta­  he  likes  to  get  in  greater  strength  and  finishing him  Two  hours  later  the  cowboys  Darlet,  Jr.,  messman;  Robert  E.  Morgan,  AB  and  Frank  Nlgro,  close,  bull, his  opponent  and  club  off  in the  later rounds.  That's why  •   him  with  left  hooks  and  sweeping  his  management  %trove  unsuccess­ come  around  with  the  friendly  steward,  helped  him  enjor  it.  horses  who  were  all  worked  Up  fully to make  this one a  12­roimder  right  hands.  and  as  ready  as "Mustacho"  if  not  Mustacho"  claims  he  is  the* first  thing else was roaming around.  The  However,  Rocky  has  serious  because  over  the  longer  distance  more  so.  "Mustacho"  mounted  his  person  to By a  jet plane  without  a  quiet,  peaceful  weekend  ^eing  weaknesses.  He  is  awkward,  often  Rocky  would  have  the  advantage.  oyer,  "Mustacho"  and  company  steed  real  Western­style  and  grins  pilot's  license.  off  balance and  wide  open to right  From  here  it's  hard  to  see  how  like a  real  Western cbwboy.  All hf  Well  Arizona  was  too  hot  any­ head to Galveston  and are Ml ready  hand  counters after he delivers  his  a  polished  boxer  like  Matthews  to get  a ship,  any  ship.  a sudden everything starts  popping.  way  so  they  take off  for Texas.  All  could  be  trapped  and  mauled  by  looping blows.  is  going  fine,  so  they  decide  to  He is now  working hard  and sav­ his clumsy  opponent.  The possibil­ Good Counter­Piincher  spend  a  nice  long  weekend  out  in  ing  his  money  to  buy  himself  a  ity  that  it might  happen  and put  a  the  open  spaces.  "This  time  they  ranch  in  Texas,  snakes,  bulls  and  Matthews,  on  the  other  hand,  is  sudden  end  to  the  fighf  is  one  of  Grandpa's Joy  pick  a  spot  right  in  the  middle  of  all.  I  wonder.  Time  will  tell.  one  of  the  best  counter­punchers  the  things  that  makes  this  contest  11,000 acres  of  open range.  Frank  Nigro  around.  While  he  doesn't fait  as  ah  exciting  one.  Up A Tree  "Mustacho"  was relaxing in first  class style when lie neard a strange  sound.  Getting  up  and  looking  around,  he  saw  two  frisky  bulls  Now  that  the Baltimore  Building  assessment  has  Been  approved  by  the  membership,  looking  his  way  only  50  yards off.  assuring  new  buildings  in  Baltimore,  Philadelphia  and  Galveston  in  addition  to  buildings  He  tried  to  go,up  the  tree  but  the  already  in  existence  in  various  other  ports  the  membership  will  have  modern,  up­to­date  base was  too large.  At that moment  facilities for  shipping, comfort.,  a  little  six­year­old  girl  came  to  and  recreation.  a  step  would  collapse  and  you  sanitary  conditions •   and  means  the  rescue  and  shooed  them  away.  provided  for  showers  and  shaving.  Seeing  that  "Mustacho"  had  the  Ail  this  brings  back  once  might  break  a  leg.  shakes,  she  consoled him  and  said,  again  memories  of  the  various  Good Halls  Today  Also,  the  future  will  bring  sea­ "Don't  be  Sfraid,  they  are  gone."  types  of  shipping  halls  that  were  Seamen really  had.it tough  with,  men's  hotels  which  will  be  clean  in  existence­in  the  1920's  and  the  the  bad  wages  and  working  condi­ and  well  kept  so  that  at  long  last  All  was  well  and  peace  had  re­ early  1930's.  turned  to  the  camp  when  "Musta­ tions of  those  days coinciding  with  the  seamen  do  not  have  to  live, in  cho" saw a strange creature  around.  In  the  early  1920's  shipping  was  the filthy  Joints  that  they  had  to  old flophouses and  various  joints  Shooting first and  asking questions  mainly  out  of  Shipping  Board fink  ship  from.  Today,  organized  into  that  never  belonged  to  them.  My  afterwards,  he  emptied  his  pistol.  halls  which  usually  were  in  dark  crack unions  like the  SIU and  SUP  hat­is  off  to  all  the  members  who  Dead­eye  had  killed  his first  cop­ old  buildings  such  as  warehouses,  they have  clean,  well­lit halls  with  voted  the  building  assessment  in,­ lofts,  or some  di­ places  to  lounge  in  comfort,  plus  as  through  this  a.ction  clean  and  Bright­eyed  youngster  i s  perhead  snake.  lapidated  stores.  cafeterias,  bars  and  stores that  are  neat halls  will he  the rule  in every  Before  long  ne  had  several  Michael  McWatt,  grandson  of  There were  a few  airrconditioned  and  well  kept.  port  where  the  SIU  has  a  Union  notches  in  the  pistol  as  the  moc­ veteran  Seafarer  Frank  Gard­ old  benches,  casins,  copperheads  and  every­ Today  a  seaman  in  these  unions  hall.  ner.  usually dusty, full  either  has  or  will  have  the  best  of  Louis  Goffin  of  splinters  and  often  covered  w i t h  bedbugs,  ^here  was  no  hourly Job call  so  that  a  guy  Goffin  couldn't  step  out  .The  LOG  ­opens  this  column  as  on  exchange  for  stewards,  cooks,  for a  breathdi*.  You we^e never sure  bakers and  others who'd  like to share  favored  food  recipes, little­known  when a  job was going to  be  called,  and  for  that  reason,  you  had  to.  cooking  and  baking  hints, dishes  with  a  national  flavor  and  the  like,  stick  around  so  that  you  wouldn't"  suitable  for  shipboard  use.  Mail  in  your  suggestions.  Here's  Chief  Steward  William  Stark's  recipe^for  "Chicken  Hasenpfetfer."  miss  your  chances  of  shipping.  —  '  By  the  end  Of  the  day  if  you  Pickling  food  in  brine  or  pack­f—.  hadn't  shipped,  you  were  tired  out  ing it in  spices is the oldest method  most  Central, European  countries  and dirty, needing both a good  bath  0  f  preserving  where  wild  rabbits  roamed  freely  food  in  coun­ and a  soft chair  to relax  in.  three  or  four  centuries  ago.  But  tries  with  warm  pickling  was  practiced  as  well  on  Relax  In Doghouse  climates,  dating  deer,  boar  mekt  and  chicken,  the  And  where  was  the  relaxation?  at  lea.st  5,­ latter  particularly  around  Leg­ h'hy,  nothing  else  but  the  qpg­ hack  i,The  horn,  Italy.  house.  Truthfully  speaking,  the  000  years.  established  To  prepare  the  dish, first  clean  Doghouse was  a Godsend  alongside  mode  then  still  hangs  and  quarter  8­10  chickens.  Take  of  those crum  joints.  on  in  some  mod­ a  large  wooden  bucket,  place  a  In  various  ports,  the  hangout  em ­day  food  layer  of  onions  and  sharp  spices  was  a  rooming  house  and  if  you  preparation,  s o  on  the  bottom,  then  a  layer  of  Stark  lived in  the  house  your chances  of  that  cold  cut  the  quartered  chicken,  alternating  shipping werrnot too bad­  :Al least  meats  like  pastrami  are  ­really  a  until  the  bucket  is full.  Dilute one  you  could  rest  in  your  room,  hanger­on  from  way  back.  oi* two  cups  of  vinegar^nd  cover  SIO (WSA  crummy, as  it  may  have  been."  Stale  though  the  idea  may  be,  the  chicken.  Put  the  bucket  with  PUTATIOAl  The  crimp  joints,  such  as  used  dishes  conceived  from  it  are  sfill  its  contents  into'the  chill  box  for  Sucets in  popular,  says William  Stark,  Stew­ 2­3  days.  AMimAlNlNG  to be  on South  and  wbre  even  dirtier  and  ard,  who's  put  in  an  even  dozen  On  the  day  dish  is  to  be  served,  SHIPS. AT THE  New'York  darker  than  the  Shipping  Board  years  sailing  in  the  galley  and  remove  the  chicken,  bread  it  and  holes.  It . seems  that in  those  days  anothef  two  ois  a  hotel ,  cook  in  fry  off , fat.  Place  it  in  steamer,  shipping  halls  believed  in  con­ Pennsylvania.  Lounging,  at'  the  steam  until  tender,  then  serve.  '/4SSA6EWA»S,MESSarH  all  serving  lights.  Reaching  a  crimp  Wilmington  S{U  hall  after a  trip  The  chicken  will  have  an  unusual  joint  was itself  a  wdric Of  art—Up  to the  Far Rftst,  he explai^ whai  spicy flavor, a change  of  pace from  ca.EAll.6E­A  brokenUown  stairs,  through  dirty,  it's  all  about.  the  standard  fried  or  roast  m^nu.  dark  hallways... . Either  going  up  .  "Hasenpfeffer," .  which .  <means  Some  cooks  even pour  sour  cream  cyZEW THE SlU CAW  BE PROODOFS  or ciuning  down  you  toiokYOtit  lifg  pickled  rabbit,  is  generally  native  on* top of,  the  chicken  Just  beforp  in your bands niever knowing  when  to  Alsace­Latralne.  p.  'iUmi  Crimp HaUs Were Dirty Joints  HBR SHtP^PEJ  1^­ EAYOFF  6E SORE THE  5^'  •  ^  0y <'  i  �Friday,  Jnly 88,  M5«  ThamksSWU For  Birth Benefit  SEAFARERS  LOG  LET  T  E  R  S  To  the  Editor:  Enclosed  you  will  find  a  copy of  his  Job  can  be  secured  by  furnish­ my  marriage  license  and  the  birth  ing relief  from  the Union.  certificate  of  my  son  who  was  Now  I  want  it  understood  that  born  June  1.  said  relief  should  be  a  port  watch  I  would  rather  take  them  to  the  and  not  a  day  work  watch.  I  re­ hall  myself  but  member  I  took  one  of  these  relief  since  I'm  the  jobs  in  New  Orleans,  and  to  my  bosun  here  on  grief  I  never  worked harder  in all  the  %e a t r a i n  my  life.  I  worked  like  mad  all  New  I find  day  for  two  days  in  a  hot  engine  it  quit#  difficult  room  with  the  engineers dqmg  re­ to  go  and  there­ pairs,  while  my  brother  Seafarer  fore  I'm  sending  was  having  a  good  time  ashore.  Pedraza  As  a  matter  of  fact,  it  was  be­ it by  mail.  I  have  no  words  to  tell  you how  coming  commonplace  with  the  thankful  I  am  that  I  belong  to  oilers  to  call  the  Union  hall  for  such  a  wonderful  Union  that's  al­ that  kind  of  relief  when  the  ship  ways  looking  out  for  the  benefit  got  to  port.  Therefore  brothers,  you can readily  see that  the matter  of  its  membership.  needs  discussion,  so  if  you  are  in  All  I can  say  is that  it has  made  me  more  and  more  proud  to  say  the  mood,  take  it  up at  a  meeting.  Paddy  Farrell  that  I'm  a  member  of  the  SIU.  Faustino  M.  Pedraza  3^  4.  i  4"  t  4"  Mate Racking Up  '  • 1  Fare  Twenty­one  Seafarer Bugs  '  Island  Home  To  the  Editor:  work  he  was  doing  on  deck.  Don't  At  last  I  got  a  home  in  Puerto  you think he  loved me like a  broth­ Rico.  For  some  time  my  only  am­ Moneg Fxcfmnge  er?  If  some  more  of  the  boys  put  bition is to  have  a  home.  Now that  in  on  him,  maybe  in  time  he  will  I  have  it  it's  wide  open. for  any  Rates Listed  SIU  brother  for  get  right.  ^  The  following  is  the  latest  information  o  r  Thank you  in advance  for return­ available  listing  of  official  ex­ help  around  the  ing  these  papers  and  for  Ml  the  change  rates  for  foreign  cur­ island:  rencies.  Listings  are  as  of  great  things  the  SIU  is  doing  for  Our  home  is at  the  seaman  lucky  enough  to  be  July  23,  1952," and  are  subject  E­G  11,  Puerto  under  its  wing.  ^  to  change  without  notice.  N u e V o,  Puerto  Allen  R.  Nauman  England,  New  Zealand,  Soutb  Africa:  Rico.  $2.80  per  pound  sterling.  Australia;  $2.24  per  pound  sterling.  These  homes  4i  4>  4>  Belgiutn:  SO  francs  to  the  dollar.  are  priced  at  $4,­ Denmark:  14.45  cents  per  krone.  Seatrain Baker  France:  350  francs  to  the  dollar.  Litchfield  Pay  "  Holland:  3.80  guUders  to  the  dollar.  you  go,  a  Italy:  625  lii'e  to  the  doUar.  ^Artist In Flour'  month.  They  are  really  not $30  Norway:  14  cents  per krone.  worth  Portugal:  28.75  escudos  to  the  doUar.  To  the  Editor:  $3,000  but  you  and  me  or  any  Sweden:  19.33  cents  per  krone.  We  enjoy  the  cool  crisp  breezes  brother  interested  in  a  home  in  India:  21  cents  per  rupee.  Pakistan:  30.2  cents  per  rupee.  of  the  ocean  and  Gulf  Stream  on  Puerto  Rico  can  get  hold  of  one  Argentina:  14.2  pesos  to  the  dollar.  the  Seatrain  New  Jersey,  contrary  and  make  it  worth  $20,000.  Brazil:  5.4  cents  per  cruzeiro.  Uruguay:  52.63  cents  per  peso.  to  the  heat  wave  that  is  sweeping  Anytime  one  of  your  boys  come  Venezuela:  29.85  cents  per  hoUvar.  the  nation  on  land.  We  have  down  I  will  be  glad  to  show  him  plenty  of  milk  aboard,  sweet  and  around.  See  what's  what  without  enjoy  ice­cream all  along  the  "Government  escort."  Seabeaver Needs  sour,  Atlantic  Coast,  have  delicious  George  Litchfield  strawberry  shortcake,  watermelon,  New Quarters  Hit High'Prieed  OT  For Crew  honeydew  and  cantaloupe.  4  3^  t  To  the  Editor:  Ciothing Outfits  To  the  Editor:  Our  baker,  Jean  Auer,  makes  The  last  few  trips  aboard  the  Compang  Policg  To the  Editor^  We  had  quite  a  discussion  at  Seabeaver  (Colonial)  there  has  cakes and  pies, that  are  out  of  this  At  our  last  sMj^oard  meeting  our  last  shipboard  meeting  aboard  been  a  continual  stream  of  beefs  world.  You  could  say  he's  an  ar­ On Stores Hit  the  crew  of  the  Del  Sud  (Missis­ the  Heywood  Broun  (Victory  Car­ and  complaints  regarding  the  ter­ tist  with flour and  water.  We  have  To  the  Editor:  sippi)  went  on  record  that  all  riers)  about  the  chief  mate  paint­ rible  sleeping quarters  on this  ves­ a  small  bakery  shop  aboard  and  .  We  held  a  special  meeting  clothing  companies  *  be  stopped  ing his room  and  doing other  work  sel.  no  one  has  any  ivrinkles  in  their  aboard  the  Del  Aires  (Mississippi)  from  coming  aboard  SIU  ships  that  belongs  to  the  deck  gang.  I  At  the  end  of  each  voyage  we  stomachs.  until  they  come  down  on  their  went  to  him  and  told  him  that  he  have  been  informed  by  the  port  We  have  Coca­Cola  and  Seven  recently  to take  up  our meat  prob­ ridiculous  prices.  The  motion  was  making  lots  of  nice  overtime  engineer  that  nothing  could  be  Up  on  ice  whenever you  desire  it.  lem.  Our  steward  explained  that  referred  to  the  Hub,  Marine  Ex­ for  the  deck  department  but  he  done  about  the  matter ^ until  the  All  in  all,  it's  a  good  deal  while  he  was  putting  out  whatever  meat  change and Mer Mar Clothing com­ isn't  interested.  ship  went  into  drydock.  Now  that  afloat as  we hit  port each  weekend.  he  had  on  ship  and  was  short  be­ panies.  We're  trying  to  put  a  stop  to  the  vessel  is  scheduled  for  dry­ Regards  to  the  membership.  cause  of  the  company's  policy  of  Their clothing is very  inferior to  the  practice,,  but  if  that  doesn't  docking,  the  crew  is  hoping  that  Sir  Charles  buying  their  meats  in  Buenos  n^me  brands  and  they  have  a  work  out  we'll  have  all  the  over­ there  will  be  some  action  on  this  Aires.  practice  of  putting  bills  owed  to  time down  on the sheets  when pay­ problem.  X  if  them  on  the  ship's  slopchest  bill.  off  time  comes.  The  steward  said  that  this  had  Bill  Thompson  The  Union  should  notify  the  Arthur  6. Roy  been  company  policy  for  a  long,  Ship's  delegate  Get That Free  shipping  companies  to ,  void  any  Ship's  delegate  time  but  on  the  last  trip  the  Ar­ Medical Checkup  gentine  *  4i  4.  3^  passes  such  clothing  companies  Government  had  stopped  4i  4>  4>  To the  Editor:  may have  until  furthey  authoriza­ the  practice  claiming  that  the  city  SIU  Doing Great  I am  in  the  San  Juan US Public  is  short  on  meat.  The  company  Bun To Greece  tion from  the  Union hall.  Things For Men  Health  Service  Hospital  for  an  was  so  informed  by  letter  and  Baldy Bollinger  Pleasant Trip  operation  which is  due in a  couple  warned  that  they  could  not  expect  To the Editor:  Ship's delegate  To  the  Editor:  I just read  in the  LOG about the  of  days.  The  reason  is  that  I  got  to  store  up  in  Buenos  Aires  any  4.  4.  ^ ­    Just returned  from a  trip on  the  new  birth  benefits  and  find  that  hurt  while  on  the  Beatrice  (Bull  more.  Cecil N.  Bean, on  its run  my  wife  and  I  just  got  alongside  Line)  on  July  8.  Well  the  condi­ Not  Enough Stores  Hopes He BoesnH  good ship  to  the  Mediterranean.  The  crew  the dock  in time.  I  have  been try­ tions here  are  about  A­1,  the  best.  The  food  is  veiy  Despite  this, the  c&inpany  is still  Miss Aug LOGs  signed  on  April  14  in  New  York.  ing to  get  photostatic copies  of  our  good,  the  nurses  sending  out  ships  with  expecta­ It  was  a  pleasant  run  enjoyed  by  marriage and  birth  certificates but  To the  Editor:  and  doctors  are  tions  of  storing  up  in  Buenos  This is  to advise  yqu  that  I have  all  hands.  am  unable  to  do  so.  fine and I am get­ Aires  as  meat  is  so  cheap  down  moved  to  Los  Angeles  and  would  There  were  no  complaints  or  As a result of  this useless search­ ting  very  good  there.  The  steward  explained  that  like  you  to  continue  sending  me  beefs  to  the  steward's  good  food  ing I am  enclosing the original  cer­ treatment  so  far.  he  was  specifically  ordered  not  to  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  at  my  new  which  was  enjoyed  throughout  the  tificates plus enough postage  to en­ buy  meat  in  Montevideo  as  the  The  only  address.  able  you to  return them if  you will  entire  voyage.  In  fact  it  was  the  company  did  not  want  to  pay  the  trouble  is  the  Please change  this on your books  best feeder I  have been on in many  be  so  kind.  current  price  in  Uruguay.  This  heat  because  the  as T don't  want  to  miss any  issues.  a  moon,  Also,  I'm  enclosing  my  last  dis­ ^  ventilation is very  despite  the  fact  that  there  is  all  My son,  G. L.  Newman, reads them  The  crew  as  a  whole  got  along  charge  which  is  off  the  Fairport  poor.  Anyway  the  meat  you  want  in  Montevideo.  also after he gets ashore  and I keep  in  great  shape  and  the  life«of  the  (Waterman).  Boy,  what a  ship that  Reyes  The  steward ^declared  that'some­ when  you  com­ them  all.  entire  voyage  was none  other  than  is.  Just  ask  any  of  the  boys  who  pare  this  to  the  14  days  I spent  at  thing  must  be  done  to  see  that  «.  I  enjoy  reading  the  LOG.  It's  our  ' small­sized  pantryman,  the  have  been  on  her.  the  hospital  in  Colombo,  Ceylon,  these  ships  are  properly  stored  for  a fine  paper  and  gives  one  the  "Great  Moose"  himself.  Hi  only  Officer  Problems  shipping  news  in  a  way  that  no  weighs 260  with his shoes  off.  The  mate seems to  think  that he  lii years ago, this Is  heaven. Noth­ a  long  trip  to  South  America  since  there  are  delays  of  from  one  to  newspaper  can  compare.  privileged character  ing  is  missing  here.  We  made  three  ports,  Piraeus  is some sort of  thirty  days  in  South  American  John  F. Newman  and  Salonica  in  Greece  and  Istan­ or  something  like  that.  I'll  grant  I  have  a  date  with  the  knife,  ports  due  to  ship  congestion  in  which  is my first  operation.  Mean­ the  fact  that .he's a  character.  4i  3^  4^  bul in  Turkey.  Also we  stopped in  him  while  they  are  giving  me  a  good  these  ports.  He  seems  to  think  that  the  agree­ Algeria  for bunkers.  Belief  In Port  is only  meant  for the  rest of  checkup  all  around  which  means  The  crew  then  went  on  record  Highlights  of  •   the  trip  were  ment  I  get  out  of  here  I  will  be  that  before  signing  on  for  another  the  ships .in  Poses Problem^  cognac,  peaches,  cherries  and  Fairport.  the  SIU  and  not  the  when  trip  to  make  certain  that  there  just  like  a  brand  new  man.  strawberries  of  which  all  hands  I  personally  collected  six  hours  To the  Editor;  are  enough  stores  aboard.  I  also  believe  that  every  man  I  noticed a  letter in  the  LOG  by  drank  and  ate  their fill^  J.  King  overtime, against  him  for  some  going  to  sea  ought to  have  a  good  Mike  MUler  Brother  John  Fedesovich  regard­ checkup  every  once  in a ^ while  for  Ship's  delegate  ing relief  for  the  black  gang  while  his  own  sake  and  the  sake  of  in  port.  I  presume  he  means  the  others.  It  doesn't  cost  you  any­ home  port.  While  the  engineers  thing and  the^ treat  you very  nice.  .Far From Home  and  mates  may  have  such  relief  I  I also  want  to  thank the  boys on  personally believe  that although  on  the  Beatrice  fo# their  friendliness  the  surface  it  looks,  very  good  it  and  aisoWto  congratulate  all  our  has serious drawbacks.  Union  officials  and  brother  mem­ To  begin  with,  it  might  have  a  bers.  We  have  the  best  union  in  tendency  to  make  those  who  were  any  industry  and  I  like  to  see  it  relieved homestead  the  same ships  stay  that  way.  when  in  port  of  payoff.  It  would  Jpan Reyes  thereby  make  It  more  difficult  for  3^  3^  >  the  man  on  the  beach  to  ship put.  It  also  would  cause  a  beef  in  the  ExfSeafarer  deck  gang  and  probably  it^  the  En fogs the LOG  steward  department.  To  the  Editor:  Agree  On  Suggestion  1  Please  send  me  a  copy  of  iiit  This  issue  is  quite  big  and  re­ book "Seafarers  In  World  War  II."  quires  careful consideration:  I have  I  really  enjoy  reading  the  LOG.  discussed ­the  matter  with  some  of  I  read  it  from  cover .to  6over  al­ the  boys here  in  the  Staten  Island  though  I haven't, been  to  sea  since  Hospital  where I am a  patient, and  1947.  I  hope  I  will be  back  before  Pvt.  Hafford  Roberts  poses  they  feel  that  perhaps  something  long.  could be done  to  pi­ovide  a  rest for  aboard  the  Jeff  Davis  while  Joseph  P.  McCann  the Seafarer  when  he reaches'  port  iPoilir  contented  Seafarers  off  the  Cecil  hi.  Bean  pose  doekslde  in  ,Okinawa.  An­ so  he, can  go  horn#  to  hi^ fimilj',  •  Piraeus,  (Qrec^l '­ They  arb  (left  to right):' Red,'AB;  Radl  Mattih,  ; .(Ed. note:  A copy  o/ the  booklet  ship  Avas,  thony  Nottage  photo.  after a long trip.  At m#Wm# tiiii#.  'btfjvlrd}'^liii^  eiiilhiier;'  and 'h^ui:^.;|fiUerr:;B  OMk. ''  is  OB  its  icay.)  •  j  '  • • I  ' "• 'i'b  til  . ­.  ••   '• M  • • • ' i::;!  I  ^ I  �Pare  Tweaty­tw*  Friday,  Jaly tS.  IfSt  SRA FA It^Jt S  LOG  Thought He Woe  Seeing Things  LET  IE  R  S  Maiernttg Pag  Very Pleasant  T* the )  Edit  Iter:  To the  Editor: .  While reading  the  June  13 issue  I  am  applying  for tho  maternity^  he wants  to go home to them  when  and says  he will  sail on  deck  agahi  of  the  SEAFARERS  LOG,  I  re­ benefits  now  provided  by  the  Wel­ he  has  time  off  not  in  the  time  some  day.  fare Plan.  Enclosed are  the neces­ that  he  is  supposed  to  have  for  He  Isn't  the  only  mate  I  know  ceived  a  very  pleasant  surprise  sary  papers.  shuteye.  of  like  this.  There  are  many  SIU  when  I  read  the  article  regarding  To the  Editor:  the  new  matern­ bookmen  who  have a  mate's ticket.  I am  on  the beach  now and  after  Companies  Will  Save  Trip  after  trip  promises  have  These  are  the  men  who  can  give  ity  benefits.  I  all  the  expenses  my  last  payoff  That  is  why  there  are  so  many  been  made  on  the Steel  Vendor  to  us privileges  which  we are  entitled  had  received  the  sure  has  holes  in  it  now.  When  I  LOG  just  one  read  in  the  LOG  about  this  new  one­trip firemen  like  me.  On  the  the  effect  that  the  stewards  de­ to.  day after we  were  Accept  the  Vnioli  benefit  I  had  to  ask'  my  wife  to  other  hand  they  have  to  break  in  partment  foc'sles  would  be  paint­ blessed"with  a  1­ead  it  and  tell  me  if  I  was  seeing  new  FWT's  all  the  time  because  ed  on  the  coming  voyages.  These  Some  companies  have  no  labor  they can't  keep regular FWT's  that  units  have  not  trouble  as  they  accept  the  Union  9  lb.  7V4  oz.  boy.  things.  way.  If  relief firemen  are supplied  been  painted  in  as  permanent  and  being  of  posi­ This  benefit  I  always  knew  the  SIU  was  the  as  part  of  the  agreement,  it  will  over  three  years  tive  value.  In  turn,  the  SIU  ac­ will  go  a  long  best  only  now  I  am  going  to  say  stand  better  for  the  companies  as  stewards  de­ cepts  the  necessity of  the  company  way  to  help  pay  it  louder  and  longer.  I  will  themselves  and  in  the  long  run  partment  men  on  to  operate  at  a  profit.  They  run  expenses  for  the  be  watching  for  the  mail  until  I  they  can  save  money  by  keeping  Hipp  the V  e s s e 1 s are  the  business  and  we  work  in  the  new  arrival  and  have  an  answer.  Hoping  to  hear  competent  personnel  who  are  fully  witnesses'  to  the  interest  of  the  crew.  to  make  my  stay  on  the  beach  from  this  soon.  acquainted  with  the  plant.  Because  fact.  Both the  Union  and  the company  more  pleasant.  Paul  E.  Reed  such  a  man  knows  every  trick  The  member­ search  for  ways  to  accommodate  I'm  enclosing  the  birth  certifi­ around  the  plant,  the  oil  bills  for  ship  at  our  last  their differences.  They  keep  com­ cate  and  marriage  license  as  per  the  companies  are  less.  shipboard  meet­ munication  lines  open  to  be  ready  instructions.  I'm  also  sending  you  Palmer  ing  passed  a  mo­ to  discuss  anything.  They  work  my  last  discharge  but  would  like  Steady  Fireman  Best  tion  that  if  this painting  and  other  together with respect  of  each other.  to have  this returned  to me  if  pos­ The  necessity  for  the  relief fire­ items  on  the  repair  list  are­not  To the  Editor:  But  these  things  are  not  so  with  sible.  My  heartfelt  thanks  and  ap­ Although  others  have  done  it  man  to  be  acquainted  with  the  ctmpleted,  not  to  sail  on  the  next  every  company.  Some  balk,  like  preciation  to  those  who  made  this  plant  is  not  of  too  great  impor­ before,  I  just  have  to  mention  voyage.,  a  donkey  at  the  plow.  benefit  possible.  the  present  beef  about  stewards.  tance if  he knows  his  job of firing.  Jerry  Palmer  Furman  P.  Hipp  We  are  not  perfect  as  there  are  Firing  in  port  is  kept  to  a  mini­ As  a  steward  I  think  it  is  about  Ship's  delegate  weeds  in  our  garden.  Tlie  per­ if  X  X  time  the  membership got  informed  mum except  when working winches  former is a  character who disgraces  4*  3^  3i  when a little more fire  is necessary.  about  them.  They  are  a  highly  our  Union  and  tears  down  every­ skilled  and ­competent  rating.  We  At  all  times  the fireman  that  can  thing we achieved.  We must guard  save  the  company  a  lot  of  dough  have  to  put  Just  as  much  sea  time  against  these  as  they  are  a  threat  in  the  galley  as the  bosun  has  to  is the  one going  to sea  steady. The  To the  Editor:  to our Union.  more  an  FWT  knows  his fire  busi­ have  or  the  electrician  needs  be­ The  Bradford  Island  (Cities  Are  we  going  to  let  anjdhing  low,  but  we  are  the  lowest  paid.  ness  the  better  he  makes  a  ma­ To tiie  Editor:  Service)  has  been  running  from  stand  in  our  way?  Certainly  not.  The  SIU  has  driven  forward  Now­  the  bosun  gets  a  $30  raise  neuver and  the  better he keeps his  Puerto  La  Cruz  to  Argentina. This  fires  when  using  all  of  them  at  from  the  beginning  and  is stiil  go­ The battle  has been  tough, but  will  is our  second trip  to  Campona  and  and  nil  for  the  steward.  never  end  as  long  as  we  are  de­ ing  strong.  Vacation  pay,  ma­ sea, resulting in a lot less consump­ Once  Company  Man  ternity benefits,  a $25 savings  bond  nied  privileges  we  are  entitled  to.  first to  Bahia  Blanca.  tion of  oil.  I am not  knocking the bosun,  but  for  new  babi%s  and  disability  pay­ No  opposition  is  too  great  that  we  We  had  one  cruise  around  the  my  point  is  that  the  steward  at  Having  new  men  all  the  time  ments are only a few of  the Union's  can't  meet it  through  co^ntinual  ex­ islands—^Arbau,  St.  Thomas  and  one  time  wa.c  a  company  stiff.  The  does  not  help  the  companies,  be­ gains.  Puerto  Rico.  .  The  company  for­ posure  of  things as  these.  SIU  realized  that  to  kiU  the  food  cause  even  a  man.  who  is  an  old  wards all the  mall except  the LCXS.  D.  King  We  must  never  let  down  if  we  beefs  they­  would  have  to  get  at  hand  at firing­  has  to  get  ac­ We  got  some  LOGs  and  OT  sheets  X.  L  X  ^  the  man  whose  responsibility  it  quainted with a  lot of  tricks every­ wish  to  continue  to  enjoy  what  off  the  Alcoa  Pilgrim  in  Ponce.  was.  So  the  stewards  were  all  time  he  steps  into  a  different fire  we. have  earned.  This  brings  me  The  orders  now  are  Aruba  and  brought  in  the  Union  and  are now  room.  By  the  time he  gets around  to  the  smaller  items  which  follow.  the  States,  but  they  change  every  In  the  LOG  of  June  27  you  may  shipped  out  of  the hall.  It  cut  out  to  knowing  everything  a  lot  of  day  on  here.  The  guys  sure  are  have  seen  the  cartoon  showing  a  To  the  Editor:  the  blacklist,  piec^off  and  cut­ extra  oil  goes  up  in  smoke.  hoping  they  don't  change  this  We  have  months  to  go  on  time.  throat  practices  which  hurt  the  A  relief fireman.  Just  by  going  lookout  on the  bow reporting  from  one  year's  articles  on  the  Olympic  crew.  a  telephone  booth.  Yes,  it  is  a  one  hour  ahead  of  time  the first  Ray  Wright  Games  and  there  are  only  12  of  But  ever  since  then  the  compa­ day,  will find  out  everything  he  foul­weather dream  of  an  OS.  Ship's  delegate  the  original  crew  left  on  the  ship.  m.­ nies  refuse  to  give  the  steward  needs  to  do  a  gobd  job  in  port  as  I am  an OS who  has been kicked  Included  among  them  is  the  one  X  X  much  recommendation.  They  give  well  as  the  regular  FWT.  The  around  by  company  officials  and  you  the  line,  "Well,  if  you  didn't  FWT  going  to  sea  is  thf  one  who  officers.  But  I  am  not  by  myself  and  only  Snuffy  Smith,  our  capa­ belong to  the Union .  . ." and there  really has  to know  all  tb*  tricks if  in  this  matter,  that  is  why  I  am  ble  bosun,  who  is  rated  among  us  you  are.  The  steward  takes  pride  he  is  to  help  the  chief  aave  some  convinced  we  will  not  stand  for  it.  as  an  A­1  serang.  The  rest  of  the  crew right  now  is  from  the  SIU  To  the  Editor:  in his  job and  the  fact that  he  is a  oil.  We  shouldn't  sit  back  and  let  the  member of  the SIU.  It  is time  the  I think  the companies  will agree  rain,  wind  and  cold  beat  us  no  Canadian  district.  Good  Joes  too.  I  thought  I  would  take  this  When  we  get  hold  of  some  pic­ means  to  tell  you  how  proud  I  am  Union  bridged  the  gap.  By  rights  that  having  relief  FWT's  wiU  do  more  than  we  would  let  anything  tures  I'll  send  them  in.  So  long  the  steward  should  be  the  highest  else  when  there  is no  good  reason  for  now,  I  guess  I'll  take  a  swim.  of  being  with  the  SIU.  I  belong  paid  unlicensed* man  aboard  ship.  good one  way  socially and  do good  to the  Teamsters and  Meat  Cutters  for  it  in  the  other  way, financially.  A1  Pietrowski  Union, but  never have I  been treat­ Lee  de  Parlier  Marine  architects Gibbs  and Cox  Luis  A.  Ramirez  4"  i  ed  like  I  have  by  the SIU.  t  3^  4.  .  would  probably  have a  laugh  when  •   t  3^  »  '  I am  in  the  hospital  now  in  Bal­ they saw  that cartoon.  But  I chal­ timore and the patrolman  just gave  lenge.  their  ability  to  construct  a  me  my  $15.  It  sure  comes  in  lookout house of  this type,  one that  To  the Editor:  handy.  I  know  I  could  not  afford  will  hold  the  glass  when  hail  and  To the  Editor:  the treatment  I am  getting in  here.  green  seds  lash  at  her.  Let's  see  I  noticed  in  the  SEAFARERS  It's  the  world's  best.  With negotiations  for a  new con­ To  the  Editor:  LOG  that  we  are  supposed  to  get  tract  about  to  start,  you  may  say  Enclosed are  the birth  certificate  the  engineers  who  gave  us  the  su­ a  maternity  benefit.  So  enclosed  I  thank  all  the  heads, of  our  that  I  waited  too  long  to  make  a  and marriage  license as  well as  my  perliner  United  States  go  to  work  you  will find  the  necessary  proof.  Union  for  all  their  work  in  the  suggestion.  But  I  have  learned  last  ship's  discharge.  on  this.  It  certainly  will  come  in  handy  past and the future.  Some Are  Envious  that  in  labor matters  it  is  the first  I  became a  dad  on  May  14,  1952,  Frank  B.  McColliair  and  we  think  it  is  wonderful  for  and  last  opinions  that  count  more.  and  according to  the  LOG,  I  quali­"  Again  I. say  we  have  feelings,  the  Union  to  give  these  nice  bene­ XXX  Somebody  else  has  been  writing  fy  for  maternity  benefits.  wanting  to  be  free  from  weather,  fits  to  Union  men.  on  the  same  subject,  about  the  to  be  able  to  smoke  on  the  bridge  Charles N.  Bailey  relief  FWT's  for  the  regular  It  is  a  good  thing  to  receive  the  and have  wholesome food  the same  LOG  home  so  as  to  know  what's  FWT's,  and  surely  hit  the  nail  in  going  on,  as. captains and mates  in their lofty'  the  right  place.  This  is  something  To  the Editor:  Miguel F.  Diaz  perch.  Yet  some  stick  to  the  tra­ that  many  a fireman  has  been  dition  of  Mr.  Big, holding  that sea­ Along  with  the  rest  of  the  crew  3^  3^  3i>  speaking about for years.  I'm mak­ men  are  the  scum  of  the  earth.  aboard  the  Hastings,  I  would  like  ing  the  same  suggestion  and  have  They  are  envious  that  we  have  to  commend  the  baking  of  Felix  many  reasons  to  make  it.  forced  them  to  show  respect  for  Tate.  His  pastries  are  excellent.  pur righj^  and  have  advanced  as  The  three  departments  On  here  One­Trip  Man  far  as  we  have.  have  heen  good  shipmates  and  all  Almost  every  time  that  I  sign  To  the  Editor:  is  smooth.  If  the  trip  continues  We  don't want  special privileges,  on  a  ship  it  Is  for  one  trip  only,  I  receive  every  issue of  the  LOG  as  it has  been  up  to  now  it's  going  because  even if  I try  for a  standby  and  appreciate  it  very  much  as  it  just  things  that  are  enjoyed  by  to  be  a  very  good  one.  helps me  keep up  many  in a  free  world such  as ours.  man  either  from  the  hall  or  one  I.  D.  Richardson  Even livestock  is sheltered and well  on  what's  going  of  my  regular  shipmates,  I'm  Ship's  delegate  on.  I  see  some  ted  by  a  wise  owner.  always  confronted  with  a  lot  of  XXX  of  my. shipmates'  Just  last  week,  a  mate  told  an.  hardtiming  from  names  and  pic­ AB  not  to  come  on  the  bridge  the first  or  chief  tures  in  it  and  it  without  his  cigarettes.  The  AB  engineer,  so  brings  back  the  had left  them below,  thinking there  much  so  that  I'm  days  I  spent  at  wasn't  any  use  to  carry  tjiem  up.  forced  to  quit  To  the  Editor:  sea.  most  of  the  time.  This  mate  had  sailed  on  deck  and  We  wish  to express  our heartfelt  I  am  sending  knew  what  we  undergo.  It  seems  that  thanks  to  the  membership  in  the.  the  engineers  do  Kellar  y®"  one  of  my  An  oldtimet  l&ce  Jerry  Thaxton,  Por^  of  New  Orleans  for  their  pictures  and  now  on  the  Alcoa  Corsair,  can  tell  not  like  to  have  ulood  donations  in  an  unsuccess­ would  appreciate  it  very  much  if  none  but  regular  you  of  a  mate  that  was  OS  when  ful attempt  to save our  little three­ FWT's  standing  you  would  put  it  in  the  LOG  for  he  was  bosun.  This mate  is better  Ramirez  year­old  niece,­Judith  Perrone.  watches  at  all  me  so  some  of  my  old  shipmates  known  as  '_'BT"  to  a  few  seamen.  We  are  also  thankful  for  the  times.  That  they  do,  I  guess,  be­ can  see  it  and  write  to  me.  Thank  He  is  truly  a  good  matp,  under­ flowers  presented  by  the  mem­ cause  the  regular  FWT's  are  more  you  for  whatever  you  can  do  for  standing  without  airs.  Privileges  The  smiling  Shriner  is  none  bers.  acquainted  with  the  plant.  But  it  me  along  this  line.  are  given  by  him  to  seamen  that  other  than  Seafarer  Philip  ­An  SIU. man  is  always  welcome  Isn't a good way to keep the regular  Louis  Keilar,  No.  86953  would  open  the  ^es of  many  sel­ Reyes  attending  a Shrine con­ in  our  place.  EWTs because  if  one  has a  family  ^  Box 69,  Loudon, Ohio  vention  in  Miami.  ;  ­ fish  mea  He  holds  an  SIU/  book  •   ,Mr.  «r  Mrs.  G.  S.;E^ •   Painting Overdue  On Steel Vendor  Steward Should  Get Top Pag  Bradford island  Getting Around  Fight For Gains  Not Over Yet  rl4  Olympic Games  Out For Year  SIU Treats Him  Better Than All  Approves Relief  Firemen In Port  LOG Tells Him  What^s Going On  Benefit Will  Come In Handy  Hastings Baker  flailed  By Crew  Seafai'er­Noble  Asks For Mail  From Friends  Thanks SIU Men  For Blood Aid  .­i  •  •  .  • • .v­frw4K  V..­  •  ;;ji;a  v.;  �.i ri t ft? JI i  i;  LETTERS  S  E  A  F  A  R  E  R  S  sign  of  going  hack  yet.  So  will  you  let  us  know  if  we  are  in  had  standing.  We  will  not  he  able  to  pay­ our  dues  till  we  get  hack.  To  the  Editor:  Henry  M.  Murronka  ,  When.  I  began  going  to  sea,  I  Harry  Monahan  was  hired  off  the  docks  by  a  chief  PAID  BY  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND  GULF  DISTRICT  •  A.F.L.  engineer!  I  had  to  work  eight  (Ed.  note:  In  situations  like  hours  or  more  these  you  can  square  yourself'by  Vacation  Plan,  July  7—July  18  to  prove  myself  presenting  your  discharges  at  the  $88,250.34  Welfare  Plan,  June  28—July  12  nearest  hall  when  you  get  back.)  a  good  worker  to  him  and , the  t.  i  t.  first  Sunday  had  To  Cash  Vac.  Ch^ks  ...13899  SJIOO.OO  to  work  20  min­ Pio  Dario  13900  154.00  utes  or  more  Mayom  Davis  13901  82.06  John  Morrison  13902  61.83  sweeping  out  the  To  the  Editor:  Ambrose  Magdinia  ..... 13903  141.56  engine  room  and  I' can't  see  why  we  couldn't  Gordon  Loucks  13904  38.11  Andrew  Tonon  13905  130.67  emptying  trash  have a 100  percent yes  vote on  the  WiUiam  Hirst  13906  39.67  cans.  Kenneth  Erickson  13907  38.89  resolution  on  acquiring  new  halls.  Schrunk  Robert  Bums  13908  50.17  The  eats  were  Any  brother  voting  "no"  on  this  Ralph  Crowley  ........ 13909  66.89  REPORT  NO.  IZ  cooked  at  midship  and  carried  issue  is  nothing  hut  a  traitor  not  West  French  13910  42.39  Calvin  Price  13911  38.89  By  Lloyd  Gardner,  Asst.  Secretary­Treasurer  hack  aft  in  containers  and  set  on  only to  the Union  hut  our  brothers  James  Fowler  13912  38.11  Period  Covered  By  This  Report—July  7­July 18  the  table  to  he  served  as  a  meal.  as well.  After all, look  at what  we  John  Ficarrotta  13913  52.89  Ashford  Panton  ........ 13914  131.06  U  you  like  it, okay.  If  you  didn't  have  gotten  in  the  past  year:  Cash on Hand  $  215,088.65  Austin  Carter  13915  113.9$  like  it,  that  was  okay  too.  Some­ $2,500  death  benefit,  $15  a  week  Estimated Accounts  Receivable  Jose  Sanchez  13916  64.17  210,000.00  Jack  Holt  13917  114.33  times  the food  was  cold.  You  ate  hospital  and  disability  benefit,  va­ Vacation Benefits  Paid in  Period  i.....  62,745.16  Edgar  GUes  ...  13918  52.89  whatever  was  brought  hack  aft.  cation  pay,  $200  maternity  bonus  Vacation  Benefits  Paid Since  February 11, 1952.....;..  1,068,743.51  Alphonse  Logindis  13919  47.06  West  Blanchard  13920  67.28  Things Better Now  plus  a  $25  bond  for  each  child.  Harry  Neale  13921  50.94  Since  the  SIU  was  organized  in  We  haven't  stopped  yet  and  I  Our  vacation  benefits  have  slowed  down  a  little  bit  the  past  few  Jay  Norris  13922  50.94  Milton  Otto  13923  9L78  1938,  things  in  general  have  got­ am  sure  we  will  have  better  con­ weeks  because  of  the  layups  of  the  Government­owned  ships,  but  we  Charles  Cox  13924  48.22  ten  much  better  from  then  to  the  tracts  when  negotiations are  taken  are  still  going  strong  as  the  figures  show.  The  totals  are  well  past  WUliam  Smith  13925  117.44  Earl  Gonyea  13928  123.67  present  time  We  have  good  food  up  in  August.  the miiUnn  dollar mark  now  and  we'll  be looking  for  that  two  million  EUas  Mendoza  13927  44.72  now,  add  e:icellent  working  con­ figure.  Edward  Lewis  13928  42.39  Keep Banner High  Noel  Loveday  13929  142.33  ditions  as  well  as  a  wonderful  One thing should  be kept in mind  by all men  who are eligible.  Don't  Matthew  SUbUe  13930  43.94  Yes  brothers,  that  new  hotel  shipping­out  system.  13931  56.00  hang  on  to  those  discharges  too  long  and  try  to  pile  up  two  years'  Harry  Horn  65.72  From  our  shipping  through  the  will  not  only  be  a  dream,  but  a  benefits.  Tf  you wait  more than  a  year after  you  get a  discharge you're  Joseph  Broussard  ...... 13932  Jose  Pacheco  13933  38.50  hall,  SIU  officials  have  done  a  certainty, a home away  from  home  liable  to  wind  up  losing  some  of  the  vacation  money  you  would  get  Luther  Pate  13934  45.89  13935  50.56  wonderful  job  of  making  this  that  we  can  call  our  own.  Let's  otherwise.  To  be  on  the  safe  side  it's  best  to  come  up  and  collect  Ronald  Stewart  keep  the  SIU  banner  flying  high.  Adam  Lemoine  13936  47.44  Union  what  it is  today.  whenever  you  have  the  minimum  of  90  days  seatime.  In  any  case,  Harry  Parrott  13937  48.22  At  present  I am  under  doctor's  We  have the  best conditions  in the  if  you have some old discharges  lying around  that you  haven't collected  James  Brannan  13938  35.39  maritime industry.  All this  didn't  Charles  Martinez  13939  36.56  orders  not  to  work  and  have  been  on  yet,  check  with  the  Union  before  those  discharges  get  too  old.  Henry  Gomez  13940  41.22  so  from  ApriL  I'm  taking  treat­ come  easy.  There  was  blood  and  Raymond  Franklin  13941  38.11  42.39  sweat and  even  tears as  the saying  Jack  Mays  13942  35J)0  .  13802  D.  Tselekis  Check  ment  for  a  weak  heart.  Regards  66.89  ,  13803  Edwin  Schmidt  VeUAo  PoUanen  13943  35.78  Amount  No.  Name  goes.  So  long  for  now  brothers  to all  my  friends  and  shipmates.  49.00  WUliam  SutherUn  .  13804  13944  42.39  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  .. .13706  95,000.00  Elmer  Kent  134.94  and  happy  sailing.  ,  13805  John  Adams  13945  48.22  Alfonso  Cassaro  37.33  13707  Ignacio  Dctumero  Charles G.  Schmnk  48.61  Gordon  Davis  .  13806  ...'.  13946  154.7B  41.61  WUliam  Miner  13708  Castro  Ignacio  Joaeph  C.  Zliali  48.22  Void  .013807  13947  Void  Sf  .  if  it  75.83  Harry  Rochkind  13709  Edward  GravUn  (Ed.  note:  As  reported  in  the  Yu  39.28  Vmd  13948  Void  .  13808  62.22  David  Albrlfht  13710  Song  Yee  44.72  .  13809  Ward  Ramey  13949  64.n  Harold  Vincent  57.94  13711  June  27  LOG,  the  resolution  won  Andrew  Boncy  152.44  Angel  Urtl  .  13810  13950  73.11  35.00  Ronald  Gay  ....'.  13712  lb  Rasmussen  a  91  percent  "yes"  vote.)  45.50  Aldwin  PhUbcrt  .  13811  13951  83.61  113.56  Jack  Gray  13713  George  Alexander  84.00  .  13812  Peter  Blanchard  13952  136.11  Giannetto  Ristoii  80.89  13714  Stanley  TiUett  i  *  i­ 42.39  Paul  Huseby  .  13813  13953  134.94  36.56  Jesus  Ayala  To the Editor:  13715  Thomas  Cherry  38.50  Stewart  Hanks  13954  124.44  41.22  Arsemus  Wlckini  ....  .  13814  13716  Roy  Justice  "We  have  a  beef  here  that  we  38.50  .  13815  Adolph  Sadenwater ­....  13955  36.17  64.56  Karl  Eriksson  13717  Edgar ­Walker  35.00  .  13316  Antonio  Melendez  ..... 13956  121.33  think you may he able to straighten  Claude  Scott  90.22  Koa  Lira  ............... 13718  49.00  ,  13817  Bryan  Vam  Jr  13957  35.00  Charles  Heppdinf  ....  49.78  13719  Elmer  HassenpRug  out.  In  Yokohama,  Japan,  if  the  121.33  Dan  StUeanopoulos  .... 13958  58,72  42.78  Andrea  Arrogancia  ..  .  13818  13720  Walter  Edwards  143.89  WUey  Hudgens  13959  63.78  .  13819  ship  is  docked  at. North  Pier  all  To the Editor:  67.67  WUbur  SatteSield  ...  13721  Paul  Cathcart  .;  65.72  Edward  McGowan  .  13820  13960  78.94  120.94  F.  A.  Savoic  13722  unlicensed  crewmemhers  must  At  the  time  of  this  writing  the  James  Perclval  111.22  Dagaberto  Borges  13961  36.94  35.78  Leonard  Layton  ......  ,  13821  13723  George  Corbett  Burbank  Victory ^Eastern)  is near­ 44.72  Herman  lewis  13962  88.67  walk  hack  to  the  ship  from  the  87.50  Matthew  DiLeo  ......  ,  13822  13724  Frank  Nelson  40.44  David  Helm  13963  53.67  ,  13823  Roman  Arabskl  57.17  13725  gate.  It  is  more  than  a  mile  to  ing  Yokohama.  This  is  a  very  Claire  HamUn  68.44  Gerardo  Rivero  13964  85.56  132.61  Frank  Wilhelm  ......  .  13824  Herbert  Townsley  ..... 13726  happy  ship  so  Luis  56.39  Joseph  Snyder  13965  9Ct44  the  ship from  the gate  and  about  ,  13825  75.44  Ray  Miner  13727  Ramos  45.89  Anis  Meadows  ......... 13966  57.17  .  13826  41.22  Thomas  Dennis  ......  13728  far,  the  ship  be­ Arvid  Osolin  ­half  the  time  it  is raining.  42.00  Woodrow  Reid  13967  138.83  .  13827  Garland  Stenneth  ....  133.00  Restituto  G.  Impaya  ... 13729  ing  manned  by  We are not allowed  to even hitch  13968  95.28  117JJ3  Harold  Wheeler  ,,...  .  13828147.78  Werter  Roberts  Joseph  Violante  ....... 13730  13969  94.50  123.67  Francis  Higgins  ,  13829  35.78  Alexander  Izatt  competent  and  Oleasa  Buczok  13731  a  ride.  But any  ship's officer  with  Udel  Turner  ...­...,13970  ..  38.11  • 140.00  .  13830  Joseph  Dutko  ..  35.78  13732  William  Tuck  able  Union  men.  HenrUc  MoUer  a  pink  pass  can  take  a  taxi  right  43.56  Hans  Olsen  13971  63.78  48.61  James  Rogers  ........  .  13831  13733  128.72  WiUiam  Henderson  .... 13972  99.94  .  13832  36.56  Herbert  Loge  We  look  forward  WUliam  CuUen  13734  to the  gangway. That covers every­ ­  49.78  Carl  Harris  13973  124.66  .  13833  50.17  CecU  White  13735  Hfcmpleman  to  a  pleasant  Frank  body  from  steward  to captain.  John  Fisher  1.3974  87.89  106.94  . 13834  James  McClantoc  ....  133.78  Nicholas  Sargent  ......  13736  13975  127.56  129.50  Leland  McMilUan  voyage,  this  be­ Joseph  Sharp  48.61  Odis  Dedeaux  ........  .  13835  13737  Borrow Dough  13976  42.39  .  13836  '  36.94  Giovanni  Gueriero  39.67  George  Thayer  13738  Jose  Vargen  ing  the first  trip  Robert  MeNay  What  really  gets  us  sore  is that  Diego  Martinez  13977  44.72  84.00  .  13837  Charles  Lambert  .....  44.72  13739  Bernard  Graziano  13978  32ai  56.00  ,  13838  Hurmon  Butts  .......  by  this  ship  un­ 110.06  some of  these  officers  hum  money  John  Howarth  .........  13740  13979  45.50  36.56  Ambrose  Gelhar  .  13839  65.72  Miles  Foster  13741  Price  der the  SIU  ban­ Thomas  from us to ride hack in  a cab while  13980  46.28  53.67  Eusibio  Andaya  .  13840  43.56  Emanuel  Vatis  Banse!  13742  George  Peteusky  Remus  HaU  13981  38.5«  44.33  .  13841  Owen  Foster  ..........  71.94  .  ner.  we  with  our  yellow  passes  must  Daniel  Seabolt  ........ 13743  46.28  72.33  Lorenzo  Rinaldl  ........ 13982  47.44  Lewis  Gayton  .......  ,  13842  13744  Arthur  Young  ...'  Some of  us are sporting the new  Eugene  walk.  13983  71.17  122.50  George  Prota  ,  13843  148.56  John  Murray  13745  Wilson  WiUiam  White  13964  46.67  37.72  .  13844  Reino  Sundberg  One  more  thing.  There are  two  SIU  book.  It sure is something to  Jlobert  Schlagler  ...... 13746  '  46.28  Jack  Ponthieux  13985  124.44  52.50  George  Jamison  .  13645  99.17  .. 13747  of  us  here on  an  SUP ship.  Our  be. proud  of  as it  is a  true expres­ ­Tranquillas MaravUlas  13986  156.72  50.94  Evangelos  StratU  ,  13846  68.83  Francesco Troia  13748  William  Girardiau  FeUx  Roehner  13987  94.11  46.67  122.50  Edward  Bourgeois  ...  .  13847  dues are paid through last year. We  sion  of  the  Union  itself.  Steady  Harry  Davis  13749  13988  37.33  35.78  Beringo  Gonzales  ,  13848  44.72  Samuel  Cooper  13750  Armand  BaldinelU  as  she  goes.  caught  this  ship  in  January  and  13989  141.56  53.67  David  RusseU  .  13849  47.06  Oskar  Thelsen  13751  Harry  Murray  Alex  Anagnostou  13990  35.78  45.11  .  13850  William  Bause'  Augustus  Hickey  36.94  Dallas  Rushing  have  been  out  ever  since  with  no  13752  Casimir  Honorowtdd  .... 13991  128.33  KeeailB Old Days  Before The StU  I  • 9­Mi  :.i  ­;.  ­  ''iSi'  CASH  BENEFITS  '"• H  TOTAL  Sees New Hails  Boon To Seamen  VACATION  Officers Mde,  Crewmen Walk  Burbanh^s Trip  Pleasant One  Convisrsatioii  Time  On Deck  Seafarer John Winters  Geft), drives  home a  point  to listeners  Bill  Wolden  and  Willie  Deal  (right)  on  the  Salem  Maritime.  Deal,  was making  his first  trip out  since  he survived  the Southern  Isles  disaster,  but still had­the  jitters and  had  to  get  off  the  ship.  13753  13754  13755  13758  13757  13758  13759  13760  13761  Conrado  Espinosa  ...... 13762  13768  Stephen  Carr  .'.  Juan  Pagan  ............ 13764  13765  A.  Alexander  13768  Ernesto  Caliguim  13767  KaUe  Rankonen  13768  Peter  Kurplnskl  13769  Ervin  Tistan  Michael  Kicka  13770  13771  Dudley  Whittaker  13772  Daniel  MuUin  13773  Alejo  VUa  13774  Rosendo  Serrano  13775  Jose  Marrero  13776  Claude  Fulcher  Grover  Barnes  13777  Donald  Herlihy  13778  13779  Gustav  Akk  Pedro  JudUla  13780  John  White  13781  Solomon  Stokolchick  ...  13782  Victor  Aniles  .... 13783  13784  Heinrich  Sterling  13785  WUliam  HaU  CUfford  Welner  13788  Samuel  Reed  ........... 13787  Edward  Smith  .......... 13788  Wm.  IsbeU  13789  John  Stroka............  13790  Joseph  Gill  ............ 13791  Burnett  Brown  ........ 13792  Lawrence  Hays  ........ 13793  Joao  Coelho  ............ 13794  Joseph  Colht  13795  Benjamin  VaUes  13796  Lonnie  Buford  13797  Jo]|in  Clatchey  ......... 13798  Charles  Sulo  13799  13800  Leon  Malczewskl  James  Bond  ............ 18801  Roberts  Mays  Edward  Bussean  Guy  Craig  Nicholaos  Kallas  Antonio  LalU  Jose  Griffith  John  Hoggie  Walter  Zaleski  Warren  Lewis  56.00  Leroy  Seols  40.44  Dock  Slaton    J I    38.11  Ira  Bridges  . « • e   • s s • 39.28  Alfred  Fohm  45.11  Herman  Jefferson  ....  99.56  Howard  Hutcherson  ..  138.83  Philip  Brooks  136.50  Ronald  Burton  41.61  Jon  Bogren  85.56  Martin  Paulsen  ......  48.61  Juan  Hernandez  43.17  John  McCurdy  57.17  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  116.67  Leo  Kosianczuk  105.00  Pedro  EUot  96.44  Juan  Cruz  60.28  Ward  Wanace  82.06  Roy  Cutbren  56.78  James  Hunsucker  ....  49.39  Stan  Rowe  93.33,  Walter  Ulrich  38.11  108.50  Carlos  Torres  55.61  John  Mutsaers  108.89  Juan  Rlos  100.33  Enrique  Hernandez  ..  47.44  Restituto  Barrientos  .  89.06  Leondes  Aragon  35.78  Kurt  Frauske  49.00  Koseo  Hampton  60.67  Walter  Zajanc  35.00  John  McGuinness  ....  42.78  Ronald  Jarns  37.72  H.  Charles West  52.11  Stanisalaw  Czameckl  .  35.78  George  Englehart.....  71.56  Franisco  Bartolomei  .  45.89.  Harry  Stesch  43.94  Carlos  Corneir  .  ,,..  49.39  Agustin  Rosadu  ......  53.28  Richard  Kammler  ....  104.61  Francis  Warren  39.28  Ronald  Babler  47.06  William  Reith  ........  49.00  Carlos  Morales  ......  5S1.6I  Luis  Rodriguez  ......  69M  Antonio  Caruso  ......  35.^  Alvin  Carpenter  ....  134.0ff  Charles  Palmer.......  41.61  13851  13992  50.11  41.22  Jose  Torres  13852  13993  Void  35.00  Void  13853  James  Smith  13994  39.67  40.06  13854  13995  51.33  105.00  Thomas  Durkin  13855  13996  66.11  41.61  David  Fisher  13856  13997  117.44  78.94  Harry  Kaufman  13857  Harry  Yancovitch  13998  40.44  13858  «  65.72  13999  105.00  40.06  Dennis  McCarthy  13859  14000  53.28  40.44  Jesus  Castro  13860  139.61  120.94  GuUlermo  Martinez  .... 14001  13861  Isidro  Gonzalez  14002  139.61  105.78  13862  Edelmiro  Colon  14003  139.61  5JX>0.00  Jose  Collados  13863  14004  139.61  99.56  Fiores  Medina  .  13864  14005  137.28  50.94  Otto  DeBoer  .  13865  14006  41.61  56.39  Edward  PonzanelU  .  13866  14007  37.33  47.44  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ..  14008  ,  13867  3,000.00  106.56  La  Veme  Marsden  .... 14009  ,  13868  52.11  89.06  Frank  LongweU  .  13869  14010  35.39  60.28  FeUx  Miranda  ,  13870  14011  49.78  35.78  James  Newman  ,  13871  14012  38.50  50.17  Walter  Noel  .  13872  14013  84.39  40.06  Sago  Hanks  .  13873  14014  47.06  148.56  Charles  Wells  .  13674  14015  75.83  141.56  Donald  Wright  ,  13875  14016  38.50  65.33  Diego  Calarin  .  13876  14017  62.61  84.78  Carl  Madsen  .  13877  14018  53.28  37.72  Edward  Broussard  .  13878  14019  58.33  40.44  David  Johnson  .  13879  14020  94.11  49.39  Alfred  Gardner  ........ 14021  ,  13880  52.11  70.78  Edward  Derhak  ,  13881  14022  117.06  119 J9  Leonard.  Rams  .  13882  14023  35.78  154.00  Kenneth  Mayo.  Jr.  .... 14024  ,  13883  50.56  100.72  Terrence  Gien  ,  13884  14025  40.44  120.94  Michael  Tishaeff  ,  13885  14026  79.33  56.39  John  Byrd  .  1HS86  14027  126.39  35.39  John  Monast  13887  14028  70.78  56.39  Thomas  Lewis  13888  14029  56.78  84.39  Perry  Payne  .  13889  14030  143.89  41.22  Flavio  Calomot  ,  13890  14031  140.39  48.61  Arthur  Wert  .  13891  14032  41.22  60.67  James  Coyne  ,  13892  14033  46.67  40.83  Victor  BruneU  13893  14034  82.83  59.11  Joseph  Daleo  .  13894  14035  36.94  41.61  Herbert  Coggsdal*  ..... 14036  .  13895  39.67  79.33  Jose  GonsaleS  13896  14037  59.11  106.94  13897  (Continued  on  page  341  77.78  13898  .  .  ,  .  .  .  ,  .  ,  ,  .  .  ^  *  ­  4'?  •  ?J  �'Priday.tJuly  ti. mi  /  SEAWAM^R^  IPG  SEA  FARE R  S  TOTAL  $88,280.34  CASH  BENEFITS  Vacation  Plan  July  7—July  18  Welfare  Plan  June  29—July  12  PAID  BY  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND GULF  DISTRICT  •  A.F.L.  .1­ fContinued  from  page  It:.  m­ h'^'  s^r  ••  g^V ­ • M  mr  IN • •   IV  hi  r  11­'­­ W'­ I :\"  I  h^:  I b ­'  • •   I  '­r 't  I ^  I ifV''  I  I i^'­'  • ' •'.  \U'\  IV:  I K'?.  .'. •   W'<­ IfeV'iV:  l|v  fe. • V>  W,  [>  Check  No.  Name  George  Anderson  ...... 14038  14039  James  Kyte  14040  Richard  Glaze  Paul  Simmons  .........  14041  14042  David  MUler  14043  Thomas  Bobbins  14044  Edwin  Davis  14045  John  Graham  14046  Henry  Adams  14047  Reedy  Helmuth  14048  Harry  Becker  ...;  14049  Miiledge  Canaday  Felix  VUlarin  "...  14050  14051  James  Bird  William  Nihem  ........  14052  14053  Marion  Akins  WiUiam  Bunker  .......  14054  Peter  Garden  ;...  14055  14056  Peter  Patrick  14057  Selig  FreUich  14058  Chester  Flis  14059  Richard  Suskind  Edward  MoUneaux  ....  14060  Stanley  Kasmirski  .....  14081  Peter  Ajdamach  ......  14062  Harry  Benner  ..........  14063  14064  Edwin  Ely  14065  Lorence ­Taylor  14066  August  Jackel  14067  Howard  Frederlckson  ...  14068  Mason  Hall  Stanley  Malinowskl  ....  14069  14070  Carl  Graham  14071  James  Narsaya  George  K a s­ przyk, electrician:  Well  you  can  say  that  I'm  very  pleased,  as  who  wouldn't  be,  with  getting  the  vaca­ tion  money.  Something  extra  like  this  is  al­ ways  very  wel­ come.  Anthony  Branconl  .... 14072  James  Logan  14073  James  Clarke  14074  Thorleif  Hansen  14075  Void  14076  BassUios  Arapakos  .... 14077  William  Stricko  14078  Maximo  Tangalin  14079  Charles  Mason  14080  Joseph  Caron  14081  Paul  Keesler  ....  14082  James  Keller  14083  Curt  Starke  14084  Leo  Weeks  14085  Geronimo  Gapae  14086  Charles  Volk  ...;  14087  Bernard  Grayson  14088  Victor  Cooper  14089  "  William  Crane  14090  .William  Kapso  14091  Stanley  Kephart  14092  Leo  Burimo  ............ 14093  Dolph  Shiler  14094  Charles  McCrary  14095  WUliam  Howell  14096  Chester  Smith  14097  Santos  Garcia  14098  Harlan  Peters  14099  Bernard  Graham  14100  Henry  Limbaugh  14101  Walter  Johnson  14102  Aristides  Soriano  14103  Joseph  Presster  14104  Antoine  Christophe  .... 14105  Forest  Carson  14106  Roscoe  Copenhaver  14107  James  Lomax  14108  George  Rouse  ...:  14109  Joseph  Warfield  14110  Allen  Pluche  14111  Manuel  Rodriguez  14112  George  Farago  14113  Joseph  Seramuzza  .... 14114  Anthony  La  Torre  14115  George  Brown,  Jr  14116  Henry  Foy  :  14117  Ramon  Irizarry  14118  Paul  Ulrich  14119  John  Wade  14120  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ..  14121  Sigurd  Odegaard  14122  Israel  Santos  14123  Antonio .  Gonzalez  14124  kllchael  Pagonis  14125  Conception  Rivera  14126  Jose  Curbano  14127  Luis  Carbone  14128  Perley  Solberg  14129  Leonidas  Tollal  14130  Luis  VUa  14131  . Raymond  Ulatowski  .... 14132  James  Rowan  14133  Thomas  Bowers.  Jr.  ... 14134  Angel  CarrasquUla  .... 14135  Adolph  Rodriguez  14136  Fred  Barrett  14137  Adrian  Cccena  ........ 14138  Agustin  Oquenda  ...... 14139  Carlos  Rodriguez  14140  Ludwig  Manhart  14141  Charles  WiUie  14142  Peter  Pedersen  14143  '  Chemical  Bank  8c  Trust  Co  14144  Benjamin  Le  Blanc  .... 14145  Jar  Chong  ...... 14146  WUliam  Versloot  14147  Rulkiiu  Camaiitlque  .... 14148  Karl  Karlsson  14149  Rene  Glguere  ........ 14150  Charles  Lewis  ..  ' 14181  Stanley  Solski  ;.. 14152  .  Fred  Oestraan  ......... 14153  To Cash  Vac.  Checks  ... 14154  Tomas  Rivera  14155  David  Demarits  ........ 14156  14524  55.61  14429  145.44  Edmund  Murawski  73.50  Gilbert  Parker  14302  52.50  Lee  Carney  ,  14157  Antonio  Mangao  23)  14525  42.39  14430  73.11  John  Fancutt  94.50  Suloman  Harb  41.22  RusseU  Skinner  ....... 14303  14158  WiUiam  Blakeslee  Francoie  Savoie  14526  52.11  14431  85.94  14304  73.11  Bernard  Grazis  14159  108.89  John  Young  Amount  Beraldo  Canteli  14527  39.67  14432  85.94  Arthur  Gilliland  14305  103.06  Harold  NeUi  37.33  Charles  Martin  14160  90.22  John  Nolan  54.44  Frank  Schembri  14433  108.50  Edelmiro  Albarran  .... 14528  55.61  Benjamin  Parkinson  .. 14306  14161  35.00  51.72  Charles  Ross  AUred  Nuneberg  14529  06.06  14434  43.56  14307  39.28  John  Shaw  77.39  Mark  Jones  14162  141.94  Manuel  morman  14530  84.00  14435  99.17  Ernesto  Valdes  14308  42.39  George  Schneider  56.39  Arthur  Seago  14163  43.94  Alfonso  waUejo  14531­  136.89  Tommy  Courson  14436  112.89  James  Flanagan  .'  86.17  14309  Tolar  Bruton  14164  56.39  Jose  Lopez  93.72  14532  39.67  14437  39.28  Jan  Bosman  14310  52.89  Thomas  Byus  56.39  Void  14165  50.17  Anibal  Albe  14533  65.72  44.72  Anthony  Maiello  Void  Ralph  Pennington  .;....  14438  14311  156.33  Void  14166  40.83  BasiUo  Estrella  John  GeUatly  14534  135.33  Francisco  Giordano  14439  43.17  136.11  106.94  Clarence  Blanckden  .... 14312  14167  14535  47.06  44.72  BUI  WUUams  14440  57.94  Joseph  Kusmierski  14168  56.39  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  .. .14313  84,000.00  Joseph  Sposato  14536  41.22  49.00  Alberto  Delapaz  14441  55.22  Milton  Baggett  .....  14314  72.72  Edward  Ross  59.11  Carl  Gibbs  14169  WUliam  Pritchard  14537  67.67  44.72  Joaquin Passapera  14442  117.83  14315  110.06  WUUam  Funk  56.39  WiUiam  Bowman  14170  139.01  38.89  Rafael  Torres  .'  14443  125.61  Ramon  Gonzalez  ...... 14538  Daniel  PiccerelU  ...... 14316  128.33  Rosevelt  Brown  47.06  John  Conway  14539  58.72  14171  80.11  Vernon  Porter  14444  140.78  Edgar  Andrews  14317  71.56  BUlie  Brown  Lewis  Lowe  14540  47.8.3  14172  50.17  Douglas  Butler  96.44  14.­118  114.72  Carmelo  Reyes  14443  50..56  Morris  Haychuk  14.541  80.11  39.67  Roman  Jopski  .37.72  Richard  Mounteney  ....  14173  14446  118.61  Jean  Houston  14319  56.78  Edward  Lessor  14174  14542  124.44  47.83  Joseph  Taylor  t09.2S  WUUam  HarreU  14447  50.56  Walter  Brown  14320  44.33  Clarence  Tobias  14543  72.72  35.39  Earl  Brittain  37.72  Robert  McCorkel  .......  14175  14448  144.67  Samuel  Ayler  14321  36.94  Georgios  Kosmas  Clarence  Skipper  14544  38.50  Joseph  Jefferson  14176  47.44  122.11  Raymond  Gorju  14449  136.11  14177  150.50  14545  44.33  141.94  Rupert  Pierce  Harry, Logan  14450  41.22  Alton  Porter  ".  112.00  14178  14546  56.00  Clodis  Marceau.x  14451  106.17  Shelton. Harrison  141.94  Albert  Buck  C.  F.  Boyle,  14179  48.61  Steve  Karlak  14547  54.44  James  Costigan  James  Crawford  14452  36.17  44.33  14548  58.33  14180  42.39  OS:  It's  certainly  James Carter  14453  87.11  Dominlck  Dimaio  39.28  Joseph  HiU  14549  45.50  Barney  Goodman  14454  50.17  John  Sadler  42.39  Czestow  BrodzUc  .......  14181  42.39  a  line  system  and  5,000.00  Joseph  Walters  '.... 14455  44.33  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ... J4550  143.11  John  ScuUy  14182  60.67  John  Nouwcn  14551  100.33  I  for­  one  am  Dallas  Turner  14456  44.33  14183  58.33  Francis  Boggs  64.94  14552  117.06  WUUam  Robinson  14457  115.89  Gerald  Hoeschen  14184  65.33  Johnny  Chow  61.83  completely  satis­ 14553  38.89  Cecjl  Wiggins  14458  97.61  Mervin  BrightweU  14185  44.33  WUliam  Coste  44.72  Richard  Blttman  14554  36.94  fied.  It  looks like  Lloyd  Sego  14459  119.78  14186  157.11  98.78  John  Farrand  Donald  Medlock  14555  54.44  Alfred  Triay  14460  103.06  14187  58.72  the  SIU  beat  all  54.83  Chester  Bryan  14556  49.78  Frederick  Inglett  14461  103.06  Clarence  Gardner  14188  51.72  112.78  Benjamin  Seals  14557  60.67  Harry  Galphln  14462  42.39  Walter  Tkach  14189  75.44  the  other  unions  40.83  Joseph  Marconf  Clement  Bairston  14558  127.56  Ralph  Stiefel  14463  42.39  14190  69.81  to  the  punch  on  144.28  Kossuth  Fontenot  14559  64.94'  Kenny  Warren  14464  57.56  Truman  Patriquin  65.33  Andrew Stone  14191  127.94  this setup.  Salvatore  Alpedo  14560  40.83  John  Blagg  14465  105.39  44.33  John  Marven  42.39  14192  14561  77.39  Thomas  Brown  14466  *  61.06  Larry  Young  •   01.06  Herschel  Worthey  ......  14193  1.33.00  Argentino  Encina  14562  70.78  Boland  Hoffman  14467  37.72  Ramon  Perez  14194  42.39  John  Brunton  143.00  Ruben  Negron  14563  61.83  14322  14468  109.28  Benjamin  Strauss.  Roman  Szczyglel  14195  85.94  James  BeneU  14323  57.56  Carl  P.  Swending  Lawrence  Romero'  14564  106.94  14469  19.83  Roberto  Diaz  14196  61.83  Reinaldo  Monies  14324  52.50  Earl  Neidlinger  14565  37.72  14470  37.72  Francisco  Arana  Eugene  Urbanlak  ......  14197  141.17  Mario  FarruUa  14325  59.11  Dennis  BrazeU  14566  62.22  14471  37.72  Peter  Walsh  Raymond  Lavoine  70.00  Nicanor  Orenclo  14198  14326  40.44  Chester  Lohr  John  Morris  14567  83.61  14472  99.17  Alfred  Tuck  14199 45.89  Daniel  Fitzgerald  14327  130.67  Henry  GaUcki  14568  43.56  ,.... 14473  39.67  Sverre  Olsen  Charles^ Dawson  ­ 14260  35.39  Ismael  Nazario  ........ 14328  14569  141.94  35.78  Hobert  Gardner  14474  '  38.17  Ellas  Stratlotis  WUliam  Johnson  14201  40.44  Edward  Westlake  36.94  WUbert  Anderson  ...... 14475  John  Gibbons  14570  148.94  14329  127.34  Frederick  Maciolak  ...  14202  49.78  WUly  Manthey  14.'!30  110.44  Eduvigis  DeJesus  14571  59.11  14476  120.56  Manuel  Sanchez  Moody  Willis  14203  49.83  Francisco  Sarmento  ....  14331  36.56  David  McMullen  14572  61.83  14477  44.72  Jack  Brest  John  Robinettc  ........ .14204  95.28  Joseph  B.  Farmet" •   Floyd  Redner  14573  57.1'.'­ 14332  70.00  Royal  Hightower  ;  14478  77.78  Seymour  SUberstein  ...  14205  41.61  Joseph  Bard  14574  41.61  14333  .  65.33  Antonio  Sanchez  14479  45.89  WUlie  Walker  Anthony  Maiello  ......  .14206  49.39  Frank  Walter  14334  J.  D.  McGoldrick  ...... 14575  46.67  77.78  Juan  Hernandez  14480  45.50  Morris  Shaeffer  .......  14207  36.94  Robert  Carey  ....:  14335  Robert  Brown  14576  41.22  39.67  Vladislavs  Kelpss  14481  36.94  Charles  Henneman  .,..  14208  52.50  Ronald  Wolf  14336  51.72  Edward  Meeks  Jlmmie  Mascorro  14977  99.56  14482  35.39  Melvin  JoneF  ......  14209  38.50  Grant  Saylor  14578  59.50  14337  50.94  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ...  14483  5,000.00  Allen  EUls  Melvin  Ruszkiewiez  ....  14210  67.67  Lester  Kimbriel  14.'!38  46.67  James  Chauff  ,  14579  39.67  14484  36.56  James  Robinson  Eugene  O'Brien  ........  14211  63.00  James  CantweU  ........ 14339  60.67  Paul  Aubain  Harold  Stlllwell  14580  38.11  14485  40.83  Nils  Beck  :...  14212  40.06  James  Davis  ....... r...  14340  40.06  Obert  Morgan  Lawrence  Moore  14581  38.50  14486  42.39  Michal  MichaUk  14213  35.78  Cleveland  Manning  14341  41.61  Feliks  Jarocinskl  14582  39.67  14487  73.50  James  Robertson  William  Lanier  14214  40.83  Samuel  Thomas  .'.  14342  44.33  Calvin  Medley  14583  49.00  .'.  14488  42.00  Earl  Gates  122.89  Charles  Price  .  ;  14215  35.'/8  Michael  Haukland  14343  52.89  Vito  Lopez  14584  36.94  Hal  EUis  14489  41.61  39.28  Charles  Boyle'  14216  77.00  Demefrios  Revnatas  ....  14344 .  98.78  Curtis  Ducote  14585  48.22  J4490  41.61  WUUam  Hackett  100.72  Emanuel  Hadjidlmitrlou  14217  112.00  lonnis  Eginitis  14345  105.78  CUfford  Nickerson  ..... 14491  14586  115.50  118.22  Ralph  WilkUis  70.39  Arthur  Nelson  14218  51.33  George  Thecharis  ..... 14346  .  117.06  Francis  Sperry  14587  50.56  14492  129.89  Calvin  Wilson  Void  Nelson  Porter  14219  52^11  Arthur  Vereecke  ......  14347  42.39  John  C.  VanderVeur  ...  14588,  69.61  Deward  Robinson  14493  108.50  91.39  Marvin  Eayers  14220  46.67  Fred  Olson  14348  53.28  Clinton  Weekly  14589  35.78  George  Harding  14494  54.06  46.67  Void  14221  Void  Edward  Glazder  14349  107.72  Thomas  Starr  .......... 14495  14590  63.00  57.56  Walter  Anderson  47.44  Jorge  Proano  14222  122.11  Hamilton'  Hadley  ......  14350  71.94  14591  133.39  Charles  Borden  ,  14496  131.83  George  Balaskos  95.28  Robert  Beale  14223  103.8.3  Antonio  Martin  ....... 14351  44..33  WiUiam  Chadburn  14592  39.28  ­.  14497  ' 37.72  Richard  Sullivan  44.33  Dargan  Coker  ....»  14224  111.22  Jose  Toro  14352  38.11  Pedro  Perez  14593  46.67  Frank  Votto  14498  40.83  47.44  Frank  Simione  14225  61.44  Teddy  Tobiassen  ......' 14353  35.78  John  Dunn  14594  119.39  14499  37.72  Anthony  Notturno  44.72  Jessie  Jones  14226  38.89  Demetrios  Karkanidis  ..'  14354  M4.72  Evans  Bushnell  14595  98.00  14500  46.67  WiUiam  Weise  ....'  152.83  Edwin  Larson  14227  63.00  Peter  Serano  ..  14355  40.44  Nathan  Rubin  14596  49.00  Rodney  Fulton  14501  37.72  14228  152.83  Herman  Carney­ 43.17  EUiott  Gorum  .14356  44.33  Rudolf  Kienast  14597  95.28  Hugh  Barnwell  14502  37.33  14229  59.50  Richard  Ferguson  152.83  Jirnius  Lacks  14357  49.00  Fred  Kagelmacher  14598  45.11  14503  37.72  Hosea  Kersh  14230  75.44  Bozo  Zelencic  59.89  John  Loffler  14358  37.33  46.28  Gerard  McGUlen  ....... 14.504  37.72  Clarence  Deekenne  .... 14599  *  66.89  WUliam  Golden  ........  14231  80.50  John  Hansen  14359  45.11  Henry  Serpe  14600  98.00  Carl  Moore  14505  41.61  14232  84.00  Alexander  Prieditis  ....  14360  40.44  Eugene  McAll  45.50  Teddy  Theordore  14601  63.00  Alva  Abrams  14506  127.56  55.22  Henry  Kyladis  .  37.33  Wilson  Yarbrough  .....  14233  14361  36.94  George  Dean  14602  49.39  14507  57.17  Courtney  Rooks  .  14234  .56.78  Bernard  Edm'ohdson  ...  14362  63.39  George  Crawford •   51.33  Arthur  Mallon  ........ 14508  14603  35.78  38.50  Thomas  Cook  81.67  Thomas  Hilburn  .'  14235  100.72  Robert  Purvis  ..  14363  41.22  Leonard  Bailey  14604  42.39  Grant  Marzett  ?  14509  38.89  14236  38.50  OrvUle  Payne  36.56  Fred  Peterson  14364  116.67  Oliver  Meder  14605  78.56  14510  94.50  Marvin  Bozard  14237  89.44  Stephen  Frankewicz  ..:  14365  108.89  Barbey  Parks  36.94  Leslie  Fowler  118.61  14511  40.44  Peter  MazzetelU  ....\.. 14606  14238  35.00  Ignazio  D'Amico  ........ 14366  ,  37.72  Floyd  Deary  144.67  Jesse  TiUman  14607  82.06  Charles  Simmons  14512^  114.33  14239  41.22  Solomon  Rosoff  42.00  James  Neese  14367  88.28  Donald  Ruddy  14608  86.72  14513  45.89  James  LaCoste  14240  63.00  James  Brooks  124.83  Stavros  Petrantes  14368  77.78  14609  101.89  Lester  Peppett  14514  47.44  James  Fulford  James  Mason  14241  56.00  Aniano  Acol  40.83  14369  109.67  94.50  John  Channasian'  ...... 14515  42.00  Frederick  Hartshorn  ...  14610  47.06  Robert  Barrett  ......... 14370  117.44  Noonan  Looney  ........  14242  83.22  Robert  Murphy  14611  113.56  14516  41.22  Robert  Burdlck  14243  39.67  Francis  Perry  54.06  Edward  Leasgong  14371  63.00  WaUcer  Wilson  14612  110.83  Emlle  LaFrage  14517  44.42  14244  38.89  Ray  Casanova  48.22  Roy  Theiss  14372  104.22  Mark  Oliver  .....'  14613  121.3.3  14518  46.28  John  MueUer  14245  50.56  Frederick  SuUivan'  .i.,.  14373  61.03  James  Webb  111.01  Sidney  Harr  14519  89.06  Pablo  Gonzalez  14614  38.89  James  EUiott  14246  59.30  88.67  Armando  Dafermo  14374  38.11  Jose  Mendez  14615  97.61  Phares  Ortego  14520  81.67  14247  75.44  Curtis  Wainwrlght  40.83  Edward  Going  14375  ­ 119.78  Cordon  Brown  :,. 14616  44.33  Dwight  Piatt  14321  61.44  Per  Petterson  14248 •   142.33  Leonard  ElUs  35.78  ......  14376  43.56  Thomas  Doherty  14617  77.78  ;  14522  72.72  Leslie  Johnson  110.83  Arless  Gunter  14249  35.78  Harry  MacDonald­ 14377  35.00  Arthur  Craig  14618  101.50  14523  40.06  Robert  Sanchez  John  Orosz  14250  37.33  74.67  Wilbur  Sink  14378  41.61  14251  37.33  Patrick  Thompson  .......  14379  154.39  Thomas  Coyne  40.06  Walter  Hackett  ........  14252  38.89  Arnold  Ackerman'  135.72  Raymond  14380  54.44  Frye  78.94  14253  43.56  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks....  14381  4,000.00  Terral  McRaney  14254  130.67  55.22  George  Anderson  .'  14382  90.22  14255  96.44  Joseph  Falci  59.11  Herbert  Nelson  14383  44.72  14256  38.11  Ronald  Swayne  ..'..'  40.83  Glenn  GaUatin  14384  48.61  Argentine  Encino  142.57  70.78  John  McDonneU  ........ 14385  35.78  Frank  White  43.94  14258  40.44  112.78  Harry  Hock  John  Smith  14386  38.50  14259  40.44  Vicente  Navarrete  50.56  Joh^  Ryan  14387  46.67  14260  109.28  Ronald  BeUefountaine  .  49.00  Czar  Pedregosa  14388  43.94  14261  .  82.06  James  Golder  53.67  Oswald  Smith  14389  111.61  14262  139.61  WiUiam  Traser  REPOmr  NO.  33  122.50  Robert  Abrams  14390  45.50  14263  57.56  Arthur  Samsob  114.72  Aloysius  Kesson  14391  86.17  14264  40.06  4.000.00  Yon  Kim  14392  75.83  By  Lloyd  Cafdner,  Asst.  Secretary­Treasurer  14265  41.22  Waymon  Ling \  133.39  .lullus  Park  James  Dorr  14393  129.11  14266  105.00  Period Covered By This Report—June 29­July 12  41.22  Lester  Borges  Charles  Pafford  14394  142.72  ,  14267  108.89  Joseph  Paclttb  ..'  43.94  Woo  Hai  14395  69.61  14268  103.44  WUUam  HaU  ........... 14396  112.39  Vincent  Mascltelli  64.17  Cash on Hand  14269  I 248.230.04  81.67  Ramon  MuriUb  55.61  Leonard  Baldino  14397  129.50  14270  45.50  Hubert  Lisenbee  '  107.33  Robert  Vazquez  14398  65.33  US Government Bonds ......  1,393,648.44  .............  14271  ;i8.50  John  Robinette  ........ 14399  133.39  Samuel  Patterson  .....  14272  43.56  40.44  Elton  Waterman  ....... 14400  210,000.00  Estimated Accounts  Receivable  136.50  Richard  Savior  81.67  14273  42.39  Charles  Brinton  45.89  Carl  Swending  ;......  14274  14401  38.50  48.22  5,655.00  Hospital Benefits  Paid in  Period.• •   • ,,,«§• •   /  iert  WigfaU  14402  56.39  Morris  BerlowitZ  47.83  14275  43.94  36.56  Eugene  CroweU  14403  71.58  Death Benefits  Paid in Period  38.11  Elmer  Nottingham  ,  14276  11,670.18  14404  49.00  47.44  Roy  Harper  . 14277  62.61  Michael  Jablonski  132.22  • Henry  Principe '.......  14278  Arthur  Lucchesi  14405  40.44  Disability Benefits  Paid  in Period  ..  .7  180.00  44.33  John  Maaslk  37.33  John  Murry  .;  14406  40.83  14279  43.17  Lewis  Blevins  14407  54.06  John  Geissler  35.00  Maternity Benefits  Paid  in  Period.  8,000.00  . 14280  44.33  145.44  Henry  Geredes  58.72  ,  14281  38.17  Humberto  Fernandez  ... ­14408  183,411.00  VUicent  Walrath  56.39  Clyde  Miller,  Jr  14409  50.56  Hospital'Benefits Paid  Since  July  1; 1950.i.........  . 14282  73.50  Clarence  Gibbs  14410  Frank  WlUlams  45.89  56.39  . 14283  38.50  Death  Benefits  Paid  Since  July 1, 1950  333,897.03  14411  Knut  Cato  56.39  William  Ott  40.83  . 14284  39.67  j. . 14285  122.89  Disability Benefits Paid Since May 1,1952....  38.11  Marion  Martin  124.44  Elbert  Hogge  ...........  14412  540.00  14413  43.17  55.61  WiUiam  Adams  . 14286  59.89  Paul  Evans  14414  108.89  Maternity Benefits Paid  Since April 1,  1952.  151.67  Cipriano  Marin  . 14287  •   13,000.00  59.89  Clyde  Hotls ­...  Harold  WUUams  14415  '  49.78  .  14288  117.44  Troy  Thomas  4d.67.  5,000.00  Aurelio  Patingo  . 14289  11.22  Woodrow  Cain  ......... 14416  USPHS  HOSPITAL  USPHS  HOSPITAL  35.39  137.28  Charles  Nuber  ,  14290  11.22  WUUam  Jackson........  14417  SAVANNAH,  GA.  BRIGHTON.  MASS.  154.78  14418  141.56  Charles  Lucas  Jacob  Otreba  ............  ,  14291  60.67  345.00  J!,. D.  Adams  ....... 845.00  14410  46.11  R.  P.  Bowman  45.50  Earl  Laws  . 14292  115.50  Maurice  Schultz  30.00  Wamer  AUred  .......  78.94  John  Gardner  ........ . 14293  14420  46.28  P.  Carbone  .......  45.00  146.61  WiUiam  Mercer  15.00  E.  A.  Cooley  14421  117.44  153.61  Charles  Dandrldge  ... . 14294  47.06  Edsel  Malsom  15.00  45.00  H.  O.  Becker  52.11  S.  Greenridge  14422  94.50  Paul  Terrell  . 14295  50.94  Earl  CronseU  45.00  Ronald ­ Canady  30.00  .......  46.67  Raymond  Harrlf  14423  43.94  Rofujio  Garza  . 14296  80.44  Anthony  Gregolre  45.00  R.  W.  CarroUton  ......,  45.00  50.17  W.  E.  Lake  ..................  14424  68.83  John  McCliu­e  91.39  Louis  Gassellh  . 14297  T.  Dickerson  ........  45.00  A.'  D.  Leva  .............  1.  .......  80.00  _ 147.00  ­  14425  101.89  Robert  McNatt  ...i...  . 14298  30..56  Jose  Ponte  45.00  Eugene  Gardner'... .. .  se9eee*««a  .......  45.00  124.83  Donald  S.  White  3,000.00  Leon  Lybert  .......,  . 14299  64.17  Curtis  Honeycutt  .......  14426  J.  M.  Hall  45.00  • ..,.,  56.39  Lewis  Jackson  .  14300  42.39  Emillo  Jusino  ............  14427  ­  151.28  $315.00  15.00  39.67  40.83  Louis  Mauroner  . 14301  63.30  WUUam  BaUweg  ....... ,141428  WELFARE  It  ­ .r­  ,1­iii':  .  f  1  �­  " PafC ^entar­llv*  S  E  A  F  A  R  E  R  S.  TOTAL  $88^50.34  CASH  BENEFITS  Vacation  Plan  July  7—July  18  Welfare  Plan  June  29—July  12  PAIO BY  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND GULF  DISTRICT  •  A.F.L,  Ancclo  J.  Martins  Edward  G.  MlUer  ^uis  C.  Miller  V.  T.  Moora  Jack  D.  Merrlson  John  r.  Murphy  Frank  Nelson  Ceorae  R.  Zlzzi  18.00  15.00  45.00  45.00  45.00  45.00  15JXI  15.00  8555.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  GALVESTON,  TEX.  830J>0  Leo  Broussard  30.00  .  Alhiert  Carrion  • • OOOtPf  Thomas  A.  Chapman  Pierre  L.  Charretto  15.00  Ralph  A.  HoUand  ...  FINAL  OlSPATCH  James  F.  Kane  ..  Joaeph  Ncubaucr  Jose  Sanchez  ....  Joseph  Sprlnsor  .  30.00  D.  R..  Leary  30.00  MT.  WILSON  HOSIPITAL  30.00  • 30M  James  R.  Lewis  PIKESVILLE,  MD.  30.00  Theodore  Klose  15.00  Victor  N.  LitardI  $103.00  XJM>II  J.  IJOW^  O  • '• *• • • • • • • C • •  • •  1^.0®  • • • «  30.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Joseph  Lucas  30.00  FT.  STANTON,  NM  30.00  5240.00  M.  A.  Lucas  845.00  Alex  HcHarg  15.00  Fredrick  Landry  USPHS  HOSPITAL  45.00  Olav  Mathlson  15.00  John  C.  Dooley  SAN FRANCISCO.  CAL.  John  MlUcr  ..  3o:oo  Patrick  Dausberty  S80.00  Harold  Moore  890.00  15.00  OUrer  J.  Ease  UJW  Thomas  Morris­  ....  30.00  BELLEVUB  HOSPITAL  William  Timmerman  30.00  A.  Mueller  30.00  NEW  YORK.  NY  Pater  SnUth  15.00  Herbert  Muncie  ....  30.00  George  E.  Moore  David  Sorenscn  15.00  Leonard  G.  Murphy  815.00  15.00  Lawson  TrusscU  30.00  Kurt  A.  Nagel  ....  USPHS  HOSPITAL  30.00  Robert  Wiseman  30 JH)  A.' PtSanis  STATEN  ISLAND,  NY  30.00  8255.00  George  Peltonon  3O.00  John  E.  Orlse  5195.00  Robert  E.  Quinn  Donald  Gellnaa  15.00  30.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  E.  Rsmierez  45.00  BALTIMORE,  MD.  9270.00  'J.  Salgado  30.00  Thomas  Ankerson  515.00 Aaron  Saeser  15.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Rolland  R.  BeU  15.00 Julius  R.  Scott  ...  75.00  SAN  JUAN.  PUERTO  RICO  Earl  A.  Bink  aOJDO  S.  Swienckoski  ..,  30.00  Jamea  L.  Wiae  975.00  Krlstoffcr  Braaten  '....  30.00 T.  Tomlin  30.00  DEATH  BENEFITS  Louis  A.  Brown  30.00 Joseph  Traxler  ...  15.00  Richard  Rowan  91,100.00  Henry  CaUan  30.00 Jose  Vazquez  ...,  15.00  Hubert  R.  Burke  1.570.00  Manuel  Cotty  15.00 Edward  Voltz  ...,  30.00  Norman  Wrye  2,500.00  George  Crabtree  F.  D.  WaU  30.00 30.00  Edward  C.  Barron  2.500.00  Harry  J.  Cronin  15.00  WUUam  W.  Anthony  30.00 Richard  L.  Welch  1,500.00  Robert  Ecker  .....  60.00 EUas  S.  Telan  2.500.00  S1.37S.00  15.00 John  FutreU  Joseph  GUI  .'.  15.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  tllA70.00  William  C.  Hall  15.00  PORT  WORTH,  TEX.  DISABILITY  CASES  John  B.  HatcheU  15.00  J.  H,  Ashurst  $60.00  George  M.  Arnold  ; 930,00  Jamea  E.  HiUary  45.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  James  Crone  30.00  Nicolas  Kailas  15.00  SAN  JUAN,  PUERTO  RICO  Joe  Germane  sojjo  PhUlp  McBrido  30.00  Pedro  De  Franco  $60.00  John  B.  Hegarty  15,00  Donald  F.  Mease  30.00  Ernesto  F.  Martinez  30.OO  John  Hopkins  30.00  Raymond  W.  Morrison  15.00  P.  Wise  60.00  Otto  Preusslcr  30.00  Catalino  Ombao  >....  30.00  Luis  S.  Medina  30.00  John  A.  Scara  15.00  Frank  Oney  15.00  Charles  Payne  30.00  Ruperto  Rivera  45.00  John  L.  Robinson  ^  30.00  Ira  Van  Bridges  15.00  Waiie  C.  Williams  30.00  Edward  Chester  Barron,  27:  Brother  Barron  died  of  natural  causes  at  the  USPHS  hospital  in  Staten  Island  on June  24, 1952.  He  had  been  sailing  with  the  SIU  since  September, 1943,  and  held  all  ,  ratings  in  the  engine  departenent.  Surviving  is  his  brother,  Thomas  H.  Barron  Of  Long  Island,  NY.  Burial  took  place  in  Cedar  Grove  Cemetery,  Flushing,  LI.  i.  i.  ,  *  Hubert  E.  Burke,  28:  An  auto­ USPHS  HOSPITAL  NORFOLK,  VA.  mobile accident on  heavily traveled  JuUan  M.  CuthreU  US  Route  1  was  fatal  to  Brother  J.  W.  Etherldge  Burke  on  June  15.  The  accident  D.  H.  GUmore  Roger  Horton,  Jr.  took  place  not  far  froih  his  home  John  N.  Hull  in  Lyons,  Georgia,  but  he  died  of  L.  H.  Jackson  C.  H.  Jones  a  massive  brain  injury  before  he  Joseph  G.  Knox  could  be taken  to a  hospital. Burke  John  J.  Owen  Joseph  Perreira  joined  the  SIU  in  the  port  of  John.  W.  Ricbol  Savannah  in  January,  1944,  and  S.  E.  Roundtree  sailed  as  fireman­watertender.  He  is survived  by his parents, Mr.  and  USPHS  HOSPITAL  SEATTLE.  WASH.  Mrs.  Frederick  L. Burke of  208 So.  Emii  AufUd  Jefferson  St.,  Lyons,  Ga.  Inter­ Joseph  Falasca  GUUken  ment  was in  the  Lyons City  Ceme­ Henry  CarroU  Harper  tery.  Jamea  L.  Kerr  •   l'>'^  '"m  • '­'ff I  s I  MATERNITY  BENEFITS  Glenlour  C.  Lawson  8200.00  Rudolph  J.  Schmidt  «4D0.0e  Simon  Gutierrez  200.06  Clarence  Thibodcaux  200.00  Andrew  D.  Junklns  300.00  Ernest  F.  Aubussoa  300.08  Allan  S.  Thome  200.00  Julio  C.  Ruiz  200J)0  Gumermo  Ortiz  200.00  Edmundo  G.  Sepulveda  200.00  Theodore  R,  Martinez  200.00  Ivan  Usera  200.00  Faustlno  Margarito  Pedraza  ....  200.00  Erling­  Hansen  200.00  Thomas  J.  Hoar  2iw.0o  Charles  L.  Shirah  200.00  Milton  C.  Shepherd  200.00  James  Temple  300J)0  Ronald  J.  Thompson  200.00  Ernest  Green  200AO Henry  Garrity  200.00 Tony  Ray  FUllnglm  ..  200.00 Eusebio  M.  Velazquez  200.00 WeUington  Earl  Duke  200.00 James  H.  Costigan  ...  200.00 Furman  P.  Hipp  ....  200.00 Robert  Beach  200.00 George  C.  Hoffman  ...  200.00 Robert  W.  Thompson  200.00 Chester  A.  Krupinski  200.00 Angel  Felieiano  200.00  Manuel  Cruz  200.00  Flemming  Jenaen  200.00  Peter  O'NeUl  200.00  Frank  E.  Wasmer  200.00  WUburn  H.  MeKinney  ......  200.00  AUen  R.  Nauman  200.00  Robert  N.  White  300.Q0  George  ZhUk  300.00  Ferdinand  Greef  300.00  $675.00  $30.00  15.00  15.00  30.00  45.00  45.00  45.00  30.00  60.00  15.00  30.00  45.00  $405.00  Michael  Fenner  Whealton,  bom  Ivan  Userar  Jr.,  bom  June  19,  Angel  Felieiano,  Jr.,  bom  May  May  31,  1952.  Parents,­Mr.  and  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ivan  8,  1952.  Parents, Mr.  and Mrs.  An­ Mrs.  Demos  T.  Whealton,  Cash  Usera,  146  West  105th  Street,  Apt.  gel  Felieiano,  1136  Fox  Street,  Corner,  NC.  7,  New  York  City.  Bronx,  NY.  XXX  X  X  X  XXX  Alrlene  Gail  Petterson,  born  Nancy Lee  Krupinski,  bom  June  Faustino  Margarito  Pedraza,  Jr.,  April  25.  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  20,  1952.  Parents,  ,Mr.  and  Mrs.  bom June 1, 1952.  Parents, Mr. and  Mrs.  Amund  Petterson,  2823  Shel­ Chester A.  Kmpinski,  38  East 50th  Mrs.  Faustino  M.  Pedraza,  728  2nd  ter  Road,  South  Norfolk,  Va.  Ave.  N.,  Texas  City,  Texas.  Street,  Bayonne,  NJ.  XXX  XXX  XXX  Charles  Garland  Lawson,  born  Marsha Denlse Green,  bom April  Marilyn  Alice  Thompson,  born  4,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  May  13,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Glenious  C.  Lawson,  Ht.  2,  May  19,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Ernest  J.  Green,  54  C  Craftmore  Mrs.  Robert  M.  Thompson,  136  Drive,  Prichard,  Ala.  Box  25,  Erwin,  Tenn.  *  Greenleaf  Ave.,  Richmond,  Staten  Herbert  StUIman  XXX.  XXX  Rudolph  Joseph  Schmidt,  3rd­ Island,  NY.  Dorothea  Ann  Thompson,  bora  $165.00  Richard  Rowan,  33:  The  LOG  USPHS  HOSPITAL  XXX  May 7,  1952.  Parents, Mr.  and Mrs.  born  April  11,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  learned  this  week  of  the  death  of  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA.  Lewis  Alan fflpp,  bom  June  19,  Ronald  J.  Thompson,  17  Jackson  and  Mrs.  Rudolph  J.  Schmidt,  217  Lloyd  T.  Bacon  t30A0  Brother Richard  Rowan on October  Charles  W.  Burke  15.00  East  Beach,  Pass Christian,  Miss.  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fur­ Road,  Somerville,  Mass.  30  of  last  year,  as  the  result  of  a  Edward  S.  Byrnea  30.00  man P.  Hipp,  903  Jack Street,  Bal­ XXX  XXX  15.00  two car collision.in Monterey, Cali­ A.  B.  Cecil  OUver  Cclestine  30.00  Robert Patrick  Hansen, bom May  Veronica  Gutierrez,  bom  April  timore  25,  Md­ fornia.  Death  came  at  the  Kings  Jessie  A.  Clarke.  30.00  2,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Er­ 10,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  XXX  City  Hospital  in  Monterey  as  a  C.  Cobum  ISAO  ling  Hansen,  833  Arabella  Street,  Simon  Gutierrez,  7105  Avenue  N,  R.  Cruz  30.00  James  Stanley  Costigan,  born  result of  a. cerebral hemorrhage.  A  W.  FeU  15.00  Houston,  Texas.  .  April  21,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  New Orleans 15,  La.  resident  of  Berwyn,  Oklahoma,  J.  FiUpatrick  30A0  Herbert  Holland  15.00  XXX  X  .  X  X  Mrs.  James  H,  Costigan,  1618  Wal­ Rowan had been  with the SIU since  L.  30.00  Miranda  Raietta  Temple,  born  Pamela  Joan  Thibodeaux,  born  lace  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa.  December, 1938,  joining in the port  Led I aehapeil  Lang  30.00  June  16,  1952.  Parents.  Mr.  and  May  21,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  30.00  of  Baltimore.  He sailed in the deck  Clyde  H.  Lanier  XXX  Alfredo  Lopez  ISAO  Mrs.  Clarenee­  Thibodeaux,  302  Mrs.  James  Temple,  1120  Cairon­ department  as  AB.  Surviving  is  a  W.  L.  McLeUan  30.00  Wellington  Earl  Duke,  Jr.,  bom  delet  Street,  New  Orleans,  La.  80.00  Whitney  Street,  New  Orleans,  La.  brother.  Pvt.  Robert  Rowan  of  the  Dalio  Perez  ..'  June 4,  1952. Parents,  Mr. and  Mrs.  Frank  Piecyzkoln  30.00  XXX  XXX  US  Army,  and  his mother,  Maggie  E.  Poe  30.00  Linda  LeeJnnklns,  born  May  4,  Wellington  E.  Duke,  2520  Massey  Lawrence  Francis  Hoar,  bora  K.  Raana  30.00  Rowan.  Harry  Reynolds  30.00  1952.  Parents,  Mr.^  and  Mrs.  An­ St..  Philadelphia,  Pa.  June  8,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  A.  A.  Sampson  45.00  t  t  X  Mrs;  Thomas  J.  Hoar,  5  N.  Wash­ t"  J­  4"  drew  D.  Junkins,  1428  Auburn  S.  Schieffler  30.00  Norman Edward Wiye, 60: Broth­ A.  staudcr  30.00  Avenue, Tarrant  7, Ala.  James  Allen  McKlnney,  born  ington  Street,  Baltimore,  Md.  er Wrye  died  in his  home  in Tam­ Herman  Thompson  30.00  April  15,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  XXX  XXX  Veai  15.00  pa,  Florida,  on  June  16,  1952.  He  H.  J.  Ward  30.00  Frank  Anthony  Anbusson,  born  Mrs. WBbum  H. MeKinney, 90 J. L.  Kathleen  Susan  Shepherd,  born  had been saiHng with  the SIU since  April  4,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  $726.00  April  19,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Jones,  WestviUe,  Fla.  last  Oetober  in  the  deck  depart­ USPHS  HOSPITAL  .  Mrs.  Milton  C.  Shepherd,  1026  Mrs.  Emest  F.  Aubusson,  250  East  XXX  ment  as  an  OS.  His  wife,  Gladys  MOBILE,  ALA.  117th  Street,'New  York  City.  Burka  Franeer  Marie  Hoffman,  bora  29th  Street,  Galveston,  Texas.  M.  Wrye  of  715Vi  Louisiana  Ave­ Tim  WUItfr  Clarke  $  ^  XXX  May 14,1952.  Parents, Mr. and  Mrs.  Paula  Dean  . nue,  Tampa,  survives.  Burial  was  H.  DougUs  15.00  Shirah,  June  Allan  Stewart  Thorne,  Jr.,  born  A.  EUiott  ISAO  Geprgo  C.  Hoffman,  2319  Marigny  24,  1952.  Parents,.  Mr. born  in  Orange  Hill  Cemetery,  Tampan  Jamer  and  Mrs.  J.  H.  JoneS'  SOAO  June  6,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Street,  New  Orleans,  La.  Fla.  E.  W.  Kinr  15.00  Charles  L.  Shirah,  2877  Frederick  Mrs.­Allan  S.  Thome,  Box  327A,  D.  D.  KHtreU  15.00  XXX  XXX  Street,  Mobile,  Ala.  H.  D.. MeWUUams  15.00  Walpole­,  New  Hampshire.  J.  M.  Maekey  30.jM  WiUiam  Walter  AnthMy.  56:  Chariea  J.  HUchcU  ...;  Gersom  Velasquez, born April 12,  4"  $  4  XXX  15.00  Uremia*  caused  the  death  of  W.  H.  Whittcn  Mary  Patricia  Nauman.  born  Jorge  Custodio  Mens  Ruiz,  bora  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Euse­ 30^00  15.00  Brother  Anthony  September  8  of  R.  W.  WUkeraon  bio  M.  Velasquez,  1025  Chartres  May  4,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  WlUard  15.00  June  14,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  last year  at the  USPHS Hospital  in  Chariea  Mrs.  Allen  R.  Nauman,  Box  191,  W.  B.  YarbreuA  15A0  Mrs.  Julio  C.  Ruiz,  San  Lorenzo  Street, New  Orieans­ 7, La.  Seattle,  Washington.  Surviving  is.  Roanoke,  111.  Street,  No.  2, Catano,  Puerto  Rico.  XXX  $3X5;00  hir  sister,  Mrs.  Irma  A.  Perry.  USPm  HOSPITAL  XXX  ir  X  X  Tommy  Ray  FUUagim,  Jr.,  born  STATEN  ISLAND.  NY  Burial  waS: in  Washellia  Cmnetery  Georgle  Lee  Zidik,  born  June  Geraldinc  .Ortiz,  born  April  3  April  9.  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Omer  All  in Seattle:  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Guil­ Mrs.  Tommy  R.  Fillingim,  706 6th  9,  1952  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Victor  Arevaco­ WUUam  AVihasoh  George  Zidik,  704  W.  North  Ave.,  X  X  X  lermo  Ortiz,  129  Columbia  St.,  Ave., Chickasaw,  Ala.  R.  BSbianl  Baltimore  18.  Md.  Eiiaa SoUdom  Teiaii» 43: Brother  Ray  B.  Brault  .....  oesessee* ­ Brooklyn,  NY,  XXX  Maurice  Burnstine  • • • • • • • eo  Telan died of  complications follow­ Thomas  XXX  XXX  S.  Cleverly  ing  an  operation, at  the  USPHS  Chariea  W.  Cothran  Gilbert  George  Sepulveda,  bom  Kathleen Rose Beach, bom April  Maria  Fay  White,  born  April  Dodge  Hospital  in  Baltimore, Md., on July  M.  A.  May  11,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  20,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  17,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs;  Edmonson  1, 1932.  He  had foeeti saiUng  with  R.  Mrs.  Edmundo  &.  Sepulveda,  2319  Robert  L.  Beach,  21  Piper  Lane,  Robert  Norvie  White,  1312  Clay  J.  P.  FarrcU  Figueras  St.,  Kenner,  La.  the  SIU  since  March  1951  in  the  Ramon  Maiigny  Street,  New  Orleans,  L8.  Levittown,  LI,  NY.  Elmer  B.  Frost  stewards  department  as  3rd  cook.  Donald  Gellnaa.  X  4'  $  XXX  XXX  F.  Gribbcn  His wife,  Mrs.  Anita  Telan,  of  713  Robert  ' Rebtcca  Isabel  Martinez,  born  Daniel  Leo  Garrity,  born  April  Franets  E.  Wasmer,  Jr.,  bom  Charles  Oriet  St.  Paul  St.,  Baltimore,  survived  We  GrOttOllhl  e ooe e­t »« • *• • • • • • #• • • May 4,1952. Parents, Mr.  and Mrs.  17,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  May  12,  1952.  Parents,  Mr.  and    u.  him.  Burial  took  place  in  New  ymmarn Iftttgro  Thepdore R. Martinez, ;4106 Avenue  Henry  Garrity,  383 Highland  Ave.,  Mrs.  Francis  E.  Wasmer,  3424  Montgall,  Kansas  City,  Mo,  Turtle  Creek,  Pa.  Cathedral Cemetery in Baltimore.«  Bt  Xs  XtUtr  G,  Galveston,  Texas.  $45.00  ISAO  30X0  30.00  30.00  15.00  • •  • 9• 9 ­   e­e 499  >­•;:  t 9  8  ee89498E9898999  eS e90S998BB999G  .  99998»G9BB'V  ..  ..  ^  ­ • •  �PrMay,  July  M. J»5*  SEAFARERS  LOG  Pagre  Twenty­alx  ... DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS ...  NORTHWESTERN  VICTORY  (Victory  posedly  new  washing  machine  which  was  Carriers),  Juna  J*—Ctialrman,  Frank  W.  obtained  in  Philadelphia,  has  had  the  Cearin;  Sacrctary;  Edward  J.  Wright.  motor  switched,  apparently  before  de  John  Dixon  was  elected  ship's  deie­ aate.  The  ship's  fund  stands  at  $30.23.  Anyone  who  ieaves  the  washing  machine  running  when  it  is  not  in  use  wili  be  fined  $5.  July  i—Chairman,  Frank  W.  Coarin;  Secretary,  Edward  J.  Wright.  Ice  box  door  and  screen  doOrs  were  put  on  the  repair  list  as  weil  as  benches  for  the  recreation  room.  rif  WMKATO  VICTORY  (Victory  Car­ riers),  June  la—Chairman,  W.  Busch; Sec­ retary,  .E.  Collin.  Steward  assured  brothers  that  miik  wouid  be  ordered  in  foreign  ports  before  the  ship's  arrival.  First  assistant  engineer  promised  to  fix  up  the  washing  machine.  July  9—Chairman,  Walter  Busch;  Sec­ retary,  Ernest  Collins.  Steward  prom­ ised  that  real  black  pepper  would  be  'ordered  for  the  next  trip.  Since  there  was  a  shortage  of  paint  aboard,  the  mate  promised  that  the  messhaiis  would  be  painted  in  port  or  as  soon  as  ship  got  to  sea.  Ship's  delegate  will  see  about  a  draw,  in  case  the  ship  does  not  pay  off  the  day  of  arrival.  LAWRENCE  VICTOHY  (Mississippi).  Juna  17—Chairman,  J.  Farats;  Sacralary.  Charias  O.  Patari.  Charles  Peters  was  elected  ship's  delegate  by  acclamation.  Motion  was  passed  to  have  each  man  .  get  his  linen  on  linen  day.  Laundry  should  be  kept  clean,  sinks  should  be  drained  and  washing  machine  turned  off.  Messman  asked  brothers  to  try  and  keep  pantry  and  messhail  a  little  cleaner  at  night.  •  July  A—Chairman,  E.  E.  Lamb;  Secre­ tary,  C.  Robinson.  Crew  was  compli­ mented  by  the  chief  engineer  for  con­ serving  water.  Crew  was  asked  to  take  better care  of  the  washing  machine.  Stew­ ard  was  asked  to  put  a  can  of  cleanser  in  the  wash  room  for  the  men.  Ship's  delegate  will  see  the  captain  about  some  sort  of  recreation  for  the  members.  livery  to  this  ship.  Repair  list  has  been  turned  over  to  ship's  delegate.  Ship's  delegate  will  draft  schedule  for  one  or­ dinary  and  wiper  to  clean  recreation  room  and  laundry  in  after  quarters.  Members  should  cooperate  in  keeping  the  messroom  cleaner.  Missing  ship's  fund  being  worked  on  to  find  out  what  hap­ pened  to  it.  No  data—Chairman,  Josaph  Rudolph;  Secratary,  Aiaxandar  Wabbar.  Mate  is  working  on  deck;  patrolman  in  Wilming­ ton  will  set  him  straight.  Walter  A.  Craig  was  elected  ship's  delegate  unanimously.  Washing  machine  will  be  kept  clean  by  all  who  use  it.  Ship's  delegate  will  see  the  engineer  about  Installing  the  new  washing  machine.  MARINA  (Bull),  July  t—Chairman,  S.  Wells;  Secretary,  Forrester.  Repair  list  has  been  attended  to.  All  members  get­ ting  off  should  hand  over  their  room  keys  to  their  delegates.  Rooms  should  be  left  clean.  A  new  coffee  urn  is  being  installed.  .  ALCOA  FILCRIM  (Alcoa),  June  27  —  Chairman,  Melvin  J.  Smyly;  Secretary,  Roy  L.  Fritchett.  Cecil  B.  Wiggins  was  elected  ship's  delegate.  Each  depart­ ment  will  clean  the ­  laundry  for  one  week.  ­Steward  asked  all  department  delegates  to  turn  in  their  repair  lists  before  arrival  in  Trinidad.  Crew  asked  steward  to  give  them  grits  every  morn  ing.  The  steward  said  he  has  to  make  changes  in  cereals  as  officers  and  some  crewmembers  would  like  a  change,  but  agreed  with  the  baker  to  cook  a  cer­ tain  amount  of  grits  each  morning  for  those  who  want  them.  Water  in  the  bath  rooms  is  running  hot  at ail  times.  Crew  gave  the  steward  department  a  vote  of  thanks  for  their  food  and  cooperation.  JEFF  DAVIS  (Waterman),  June  21  —  Chairman,  Charles  Maiur;  Secretary,  Frank  Kustura.  Motion  was  made  that  poker  players  clegp  up  the  messroom  after  playing.  It  was  decided  to  have  messman  clean  up  mess.  Deck  delegate  will  see  the  chief  mate  about  having  the  deck  maintenance  foc'sle  painted.  Crew  gave  the  stewards  department  a  vote  of  thanks  for  the  fine  food.  Men  were  asked ­  to  keep  the  laundry  room  clean  and  turn  off  the  washing  machine  after  use.  /•­>  ALCOA  FILCRIM  (Alcoa),  July  t—  Chairman,  Melvin  J.  Smyly;  Secretary,  Samuel  Facker.  Regulators  in  the  show­ ers  and  wash  room  need  regulating,  and  should  be  put  on  the  repair  list.  Stew­ ard  agreed  to  give  the  crew  as  many  cots  as  needed.  Brother  who  missed  his  ship  in  Trinidad  thanked  the  crew  and  told  them  how  much  he  appreciated  the  way  he  was  being  treated  whUe  aboard  the  PUgrim.  SEA  BEAVER '  (Colonial),  May  It—  Chairman,  BUI  Thompson;  Sacratary,  C.  AZALEA  CITY  (Waterman),  Juna  29—  Chairman,  Mark  Sweet;  Secretary,  David  B.  Sacher.  Repairs  have  not  been  made  properly:  the  company  is not  sending  the  alopchest  as  requested.  There  is  a  total  of  S8  in  the  ship's  fund.  Motion  was  passed  that no  one  sign  on  until  the  re­ pairs  are  taken  care  of  and  the  siop­ chest  sent.  Mark  Sweet  was  elected ship's  delegate.  It  was  suggested  that  old .crew­ members  get  their  port  time  discharges.  Garbage  should  not  be  thrown  on  lines.  Crew  should  take  care  of  the  new  wash­ ing  machines.  Cots  should  not  be  left  on  deck.  F.  Dwyor.  Complete  repair  lists  should  be  made  out.  AU  cots  should  be  taken  off  the  deck  and, returned' to the  steward.  aU  bunks  should  be  stripped  and  rooms  cleaned' before  leaving  the  ship.  TACALAM  (Seatrade),  June  22—Chair­ man,  Thomas  King;  Sacratary,  Wilfred  W.  Beohnsr. Ship's  delegate  reported that  linen  is  being  left  in  passageways  and  other  places.  June  29—Chairman,  Chariot  Mote;  Sec­ retary,  not. listed.  Ship  is  being  painted  in  good  fashion.  One: man  was  hospital­ ized  in  Puerto  La  Cruz.  Ship's  treasurer  reported  S39.90  in  the  ship's  fund.  LONE  JACK  (Cttlas  Service),  July  4—  Chairman,  Jones;  Secretary,­  A.  Baker.  Ship's  delegate, reported  $52  in  the  ship's  fund.  Crew  complained  about  not enough  jams left  on  the  tables.  There  should  be  more  variety  of  Juices  and  appetizers.  Motion  was  passed,  fo  have  patrolman  check  on  better  food  conditions  with  the  port  steward.  Wind  idiutes  are  needed.  ALCOA  CORSAIR  (Alcea),  July  <  —  Chairman,  Meier  T.  Costelle;  Secretary,  Roy  Mulllns.  Chief,  engineer  has  com­ plained  that  crew  is  not  taking  proper  care  of  passenger  movies;  if  this  condi­ tion  continues,  crew  will  be  denied  use  of  the  movies.  Door  leading  from  com­ TADDBI  (Shipanter),  Juno  15­^halr­ panionway  into  engine  room ­  should  be  man,  Alex  Oall;  Secretary,  Blackla  Mar­ repaired.  Vote  of  thanks  went  to  the  tin.  Steward  got  fre^  vegetables  in  cltief  steward  and  the  chief  cook  on  France.  Motion  ..was  passed  to  have  their  menus.  .  ^  steward  and  delegates  brought  before  the  No  date—Chairmen,  Francis  F.  ,Dre­ .j>Btrolman  for  shortages  during  the  trip.  gakf  Secretary,  Meier  T.  Cestelle.  Ship's  Second  cook  and  baker  should  not  be  al­ delegate  will  contact  Union  officials  to  lowed  to  ship  as  a  baker  for  six  months,  get  larger  drain  pipe  installed  on  the  then  he  must  prove  he  can  do  a  baker's  washing  machine.  Any  brotlier  who  lets  Job.  Motion  was  passed  to  have  this  anyone  but  ship's  personnel  use  the  ship  carry  six  weeks'  linen  supply.  Uke  washing  tnachine  will  be­  brought  up  on  other  Sru ships,  and  not  four, like  it  has  charges.  Quality  of  cooking  should  be  been.  .  Unproved.  y  SEA  MAOIC  (Colonial),  June  22—Chair­ FAtRFORT  (Waterman),  July  4—Chkir­ man, ­Daniel  Butts;  Secretary,  Nick  Rich­ man,  Walter  Craig;  Secretary,  Alexander  la.  All  three  departments  will  take  turns  :  Webber.  Klectrieian  reported  that  the  in  cleaning  the  laundry  and  recreation  company  will  take  the  necessary  action  rooms.'  Steward  wili  go;.in  the  ­galley  as  to  have  the  old  washing  machine,  which  chief  cook.  Chief  . cook  missed  the  ship  belongg to  the  Union  members,  repaired.  because  he  was  doing, second  cook  and  Ship's  delegate  reported  that  the  sup­ baker's  work—and  the  second  cook  and  ^Can­Shah^rs*  Have No OK  The  membership  is  again  cautioned to  beware of  persons  soliciting funds on  ships in  be­ half  of  memorials or any  other  so­called  "worthy  causes."  •   No  "can­shakers"  or  solici­ tors  have  received  authoriza­ tion from  SIU headquarters  to  collect  funds.  The  National  Foundation  for  Infantile  Pa­ ralysis  is  the  only  charitable  organization  which  has  re­ ceived  membership  endorse­ ment.  Funds  for  this  causp  are  collected  through  normal  Union  channels  at  the  pay­off.  Receipts are issued on the spot.  baker  is no  cook.  Second  cook  and  baker  and  galieyman  were  therefore  made  cooks.  The  galley  man  did  all  the  baking  and  the  second  cook  and  baker  did  the  chief  cook's  Wo^.  Second  cook  ifnd  baker  will  pay  off^in  Curacao,  and  also  be  demoted  at  the  payoff.  to  keep  out  the  Coast  Guard  and  let  th*  Union  handle  the  beef.  Ne  date—Chairman,  S.  Fralllch:  Sacra­ tary,  not  listed.  Steward  was  ask  to  get  milk  In  ManUa  but  said  the  agent  would­ n't  okay  this.  The  agent  said  hb  was  never  asked  for  mUk.  Beer  was  sent  aboard  ship  through,  the  agent.  After  rationing  men  to  two  cartons  of  cigar­ SEAFENDER  (Saalrantport),  Jung  29—  ettes  a  week,  the  steward  sold  several  Chairman,  Sabaitlan  Sklba;  Sacratary,  cases  of­  cigarettes  in  Manila.  It  waa  Ralph  Mastari,  Skipper  lald  he  would  recommended  that  he  be fined.  One  man  have  a  shore  gang  paint  the  crew's  missed  ship  in  Manila.  Glasses  should  be  foc'sjes.  Each  department  delegate  wiU  returned  to  the  messhali.  Washing  ma­ make  out  a  repair  list  and  turn  it  over  chine  should  be  fixed.  Beefs  from  the  to  the  steward  for  typing.  AU  heads  and  crew  about  poor  service  from  the  mets­ showers,  deck  and  ateward  foc'sles,  rec­ men.  Ice  water  should  be  provided  with  r;eation  room  should  be  painted;  the  ^meals,  <fiean  coats  for  messmen.  There  whole  vessel  should  be  fumigated  before  'are  not  enough  side  dishes  for  the  crew.  loading.  There  is  need  for  a  new  wasli­ Steward., paid  for  beer  which  each  man  ing  machine,  new  matresses  for  the  en­ ordered  and  each  man  paid  back  the'  tire  crew,  lights  in  the  chain  locker  and  steward.  a  communication  system  from  the  main  deck  to  the  chain  locker.  There  is  a  W.  S.  STRATTON  (Bull),  Juna  21—  question'aS  to  whether  the  hatches  were  Chairman,  W.  Simmons;  Secretary,  R.  H.  secured  before  proceeding  to  sea;  there  Carrlngten.  Men  getting  off  were  asked  is  also  the  question  of  a  former  crew­ to  leave' quarters  clean  for  the  new  men,  member  who  is  accused  of  paying  the  AU  crew's  quarters  sho'uld  be  painted.  foFme'r  bosun  in  order  to  be  reiie'ved  of  hazardous  and  dirty  work.  QUARTETTE  (Carrat),  Juna  29—Chair­ man,  Robarl  F.  Grant;  Secretary,  Rodger  JEFFERSON  CITY  VICTORY  (Victory  Swanton.  Steward  was  instructed  to  or­ Carriers),  Juna  17—Chairman,  C.  Suit;  der  cots,  but  when  they  were  brought  Sacratary,  T.  Bowers.  Ship's  delegate  aboard  the  master  turned  them  down.  dill  see  the  captain  about  getting  the  Ship's  delegate  will  see  the  captain  about  galley  paiiited.  Cups  and  glasses  should  mailing  letters  for  the  crew,  as  no  shore  be  placed  in  the  sink.  leave  wiU  be  granted  in  Panama.  Stew­­ July 7—Chairman,  C.  Suit; Sacralary,  T.  ard  asked .that  soiled  linen  be  put  in  the  Bowers.  Captain  said  the  galley  wUl  be  linen  bag  and  not  thrown  on  the  lower  painted' next  trip.  Beef  about  steam  lines  deck  and  ladder.  Wiper  informed  master  heating  starboard  rooms.  Chief  engineer  he  wouid  have  to  leave  the  ship  In Mon­ said  the  ship  had  opened' a  valve  in  the  treal  after  he  heard  we  were  going  to  engine  room.  Everyone  should  clean  his  Japan.  The  captain  consented,  but  when  room  before  the  payoff.  Suggestion  was  we  arrived  in  Montreal  the  new  captain  made  to  get  a  new  library.  would  not  give . his  permission.  new  gangways,  made  of  lighter  material  and  stronger  wires.  Washing  machine  thould  be  repaired.  All  small  repairs  should  be  made.  Several  beefs  about  the"  food  were  discussed  with  the  steward.  Patrolman  wiU  look  into  this  in  New  Orleans.  Next  trip  each  department  wili  take  turns  cleaning  up  after  the  movies.  DEL  SUD  (Mississippi),  Jung  10—  Chairman,  Douglas'  Claussan;  Secretary,  E.  Chant.  Motion  was  passed  to  buy  a  typewriter.  Motion  was passed  to see  that  DEL  SUD  (Mississippi),  no  data—Chairr  no  man  be  allowed  to  hire  anyone  with­ man,  laldy  Ballanger;  Sacratary,  Henatt  out  authorization  from  the  agent  in  any  Al  Whitmar  Ship's  delegate  thanked  the  port.  crew  for  the  cooperation  which  made  the  trip  smooth  and  pleasant.  Performers  NIKOS  (Dolphin),  July  12—Chairman,  were  warjafed  that  they  will  not  be  tol­ Farcy  Boyar;  Secretary,  Arthur  Rummal.  erated.  All  hands  were  asked  to  return  Repair­ list  will  be  turned  in  Jit  the  end  magazines  and  books  to  the  library  when  of  the  voyage.  Stewards  department  got  they  have  finished  them.  Ship's  treasurer  a  vote  of  thanks  for  services  rendered.  reported  $366.44  in  the  ship's  fund.  Ath­ letic  director  reported  17  ball  players  DEL  MAR  (Mississippi),  July  <—Chair­ and  a  couple  of  new  men:  "Honest  Al"  man,  Joseph  Stephens;  Secretary,  C.  Whitmer  was elected  ship's editor.  Movies  Bradley.  No  more firecrackers  will  be  be  shown  In  the  deck  lounge  going  shot  off  on board,  since  there  was a  beef  WiU  and  in  the  black  gang  lounge  ^­ from  the  old  man.  Air  ducts  will  be  south  ing  north.  Water  fountain  wUI  be  fixed.  cleaned  out  in  New  Orleans.  Repair  lists  Steward  wUi  buy  stores  in  Buenos  Aires.  should  be  made  out  so  that  some  re­ pairs  can  be  done  by  the  crew  at  sea.  STEEL  SEAFARER  (lifhmlan),  Juna  22  Oiler  missed  ship  in  Santos  on  the  way  —Chairman,  J.  Richardson;  Sacra­ south  and  was  signed  on  again  on  the  tary,  Frad­H. Frank  Joseph  Blake  was  way  north.  Committee  should  be  elected  elected ­  ship's  Hauck. ­  delegate.  Wiper  wiU  take  to  draw  up  p  set  of  rules  for  the  ship's  care  of  ­morning  coffee; ­  ordinary  on  fund.  There  is  $20  in  the  fund  at  pres­ watch,  afternoon.  Steward  (sked ­that aU  ent.  Motion  was  passed  requesting  two  Unen  ­  be  exchanged  on  a  change­for­ change  basis  and­the  crew  agreed  to  co­ operate  in  keeping.  the  correct  count.  Bosun  WiU  rig  barrels  over  the  side  for  the  disposal  of  garbage  in  port.  Cots  are  avaiiabie  for  aU  when  needed.  New  mat­ tresses  were  promised  to  men  who  need  Rene  Lu'  GBFCIR  them.  PERSONALS  Get in  touch with Francisco Rod­ riguez,  1098  Woodycrest  Ave.,  Bronx, NY.  .'tit  Paul Kent  Contact  your  wife  immediately..  4  4­  4  Carl  WIlkinB  It  is  very  important  that  you  contact  Sterling  &  Schwartz,  42  Broadway,  NYC,  in  reference to  an  event  aboard  a  ship  on  which  you  were  a  crewmember.  SOUTHSTAR  (Ssulh,  Atlantic),  Juna  29  —C.  ­M.  Rica;  Sacratary,  S.  Candala,  S.  Candela  was  alectad  ship's  delegate  by  acclamation. ­ Ordinary  and  wipers  ivUl  keep  the  laundry  and  gear  lockers  clean;  Steward*  department  member  will  clean  recreation  room.  SANTA  VENBTIA  (Elam),  Juna  29—  Chairman,  Fax;  Sacratary,  Smilwitz.  Messman  will  dump  garbage  over  the  stem  and  not  midship  in  the  future.  OCEAN  LOTTE  (Ocean  Trantpertallon),  June  22—Chairman,  B.  A.  Saarcay;  Sec­ retary,  Max  LIpkln.  Don  Alt  was  elected­ ship's  delegate  by  acclamation.  Men  ware.asked  not  to  leave  cups  In  tha  recreation  room  after  coffee  time.  Wash­ ing  machine  should  be  cleaned  and  dis­ connected  after  use.  FETROLITE  (Tanker  Sag),  May  II—  Chairman,  VIncont  KIcklrllie;  Sscrstiry,  Omar  Boudraau.  Officers  promised  that  they  will  try  to  complete  all  repairs  at  sea.  Departmental  delegates  wiU  check  the  ship's  fund.  Anyone  missing  watch,  fighting  or  fouling  up  will  be  referred  to  patrolman  upon  arrival  in  the  States,  Motion  was  passed  to  ask  the  steward  for  a  new  toaster  in  tha  crew's messhaU.  Juno  i—Chairman,  Andy  Gewdor;  Sac­ ratary,  Albsrt  M.  Mors*.  Foc'sle  doors  and  lockers  have  been  repaired;  engi­ neer  WiU  try  to  get  gaUey  suction  fan  repaired  in  the  next  port.  AU  money  spent  from  the  ship's  fund  is covered  by  (Continued  on  page  27)  NOTICES  Members of  crew who  got on  the'  Seatrain  New  Jersey  at  New  Or­ leans  on  May  4,  1952,  have  sub­ sistence  allowance  coming.  Write  Seatrain,  15  Broad  St.,  NYC,  re­ garding  same.  4>  4*  4^  Ex­SS  Kyska  Draws  issued  on  voyage  paid  off  ABiaUA  (Cilia*  Sarvlca),  Juna  29  —  Chairman,  Harry  Ulratil;  Sacratary,  R.  July  12,  1952,  were  not  deducted  M.  Latfarty.  Man  were  asked  to  turn  ih  from  payroll  and  should  he  re­ dirty . Unen.  Lights  in  the  passageways  turned  to  master^  c/o  Waterman,  should,  be  kept  bright  for  safety  rea­ sons. .  Return  cups  and  glasses  to  the  61  St.  Joseph  St.,  Mobile,  by  the  messroom.  Ship's  delegate  wiU  speak,  to  following  men:—^William  Blair,  t  ;  ­ the  steward  about  a' better  brand  of  soap  powder.  Ship's  delegate  wUl  see  If  Albert  Blum,  Bernard  Grazis,  Er­ Clarence  Dudley:  awnings  as  weU as  more  nest  Ibarra,  Sidney  Kane,  Joseph  Please  write  when  you  get  a  fans.  ,  can  be  provided  .  Nappo, Harold  Nelli, John  Roberts,  chance.  Rowland  Pearson,  154  LEWIS  EMERY  JR.  (Victery  Csfrlars),  John Stanley, Harold  Stillwell.  Charles­St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass.  June  29­r:Ch*lrmsq,  Oscsr  KllpFlIng;  Sec­ 4;  t  t  Helno  (StMey)  Ekker  .Get  in  touch  with  C.  J.  Norris,  6034­B  Cameron  Blvd.,  New  Or­ leans.  retsry.  A.. .Bryant,  .  Steward  depsrtmeiU  got  B.w.qrd .of  praise, ior  their  good  work  during  the.  trip.. Innerspring  mattresses  should  be  put  on. all  ships.  t  4"  4>  Elmer  Wheeler  Please  write  A1  Pietrowski,  c/o  the  SS  Olympic  Games,  Westehi  Tankers  Inc.,  855 '^Madison  Ave.,  NYC. •  t  4.  4>  Ex­SS  Wanda  ,  . Former members of  the stewards  department  on  this  vessel  since  January  16, 1952,  to date  who Have  port  time  coming. should  contact  the  company  for  their  port  time  overtime.  Write  Epiphany  Tank­ ers, 38 Broadway,  NYC.  CANTIGNY  (Cltls*  Sorvice),  July  4—  Mslrman,.  Fstor  V.  Hammol;  Sacrotary,  .The  following  men  have  retro­ Jwin . Bulllvan.  Motion  was  passed  that  tha  ship . ba.  .fumigated  at  the  shipyard;  active  wages due  from Robin  Line.  Food.wlU be  inspected  when It  Is  brought  Write  or call  in  person  at 89 Cort­ aboard  and  tho  steward  wiU  make  sure  J.  p.  Vetra,  Jr.  .  .  that  it is.net.bad or  spoiled.  Mora' sUver­ landt St.,  NYC.  Contact  me  at.  once  regarding  waro.should .ho.  left  out.  Record  pfsydr  CHARLES  BULPINCH:  should. bo  kept  low  at  night:  .  Linen  money  owed.  A.  M.  Sevier,  1437.  should  be: returned.  ..Lopez,  FeUpa:  Loong,  Yu:  GasklU,  Dolan;  Fawler,  Haywood.  49th  Ave.,  No., St.  Petersburg,,Fla.  ALAJMAR  (Calmer),  June  4—Chairman,  •   JACOB  CHANDLER  HARPEft:  ',  ,4i,  .4'  ,  4"  Johnston.  Charles;  Talbot,  John;  Clark,  David. Barry;  Secretary,.' Harry  Sullivan.  X  JamoE  H.  Smith  CuFi'—lyinf  around  Lester:  Spahcer.  Roger;  Royaton,  Julien;  Da.  'Vaum, ­  David:  Harre|s«n.  James;  sifter  coffee , time. All'departments  sboulci  Haven't hearid from you in  weeks.  tafco  turns  cleaning, out  recreation  room.  Owens.  Manford;  Tangalen.  Maximo;.  Co­ Get  in  touch  with  your sister  peu­ Elbow  should  be  put  on  thq  straight  panis,  Roaario:  Florins,  Frank;  Tripp,  lead' pipe 'on  the' water  cooler  to  elimi­ Josaph:  Perlhorg,  Edgar;  Delp,  Lloydt  liah  af  ' 1618  Ovid  St.,  Houston,  nate  Cahoon, Dennis;  Consoil.  water  spUt,  Washing  macliiqa  should  Martir., ZdzUUw;  Walter;  AUred,  Percy;  Miller,  Josepht  Texas,  afi  soon  afi  possible.  Urgent.  be . cleaned  after  use.  Lambe,  Everett;  Anderson;  Ulysls: Flnlay.  LAFAYETTE  (Wat*rman)y  May  f  —  Gordon:  Folbarg.  Edgar; f'Yant,  Woodrow;  »'• • • • t    Joe  Llssner  Chslrmanc  Harry  Bsfinar;  Sacratary,.  Gutoibiner,  Ifathan: 'Callan. Henry.  r­rAN:  '  .T  My  miail  to  you­  is  at  the  SIU  Fetar  Fatrlck.  Steward  reported  to  I  BBNiAMIM  ship's ­  delegat* .that  ho ­  has  a  icomplete.  J»,:.iuc­,  Charles;  Mayliin,  Robert;  I  • ­• V• • • '  •  .ZONE. •    • t '•    .STATE, t»t i  t  i  t  *  t  iiali in  Brobklyh.  Pick  it up th^O.  Unen  ohange  except  for  spreads;  extrd  O'Neal,  Beverly;  CarroU;  Joseph;  Wulzen,  Patterson; Tlonahl;  MeManus,  Ken­ Gfiorge­  Lissner,  c/o  General' Dei­ sh'eet  wUl­  be  used'Instead  of  a  'spr44d.  Johh;  July 7—Chairman,  Harry  Eannar, Sacra­ neth;  HaU.­  Frank;  Pachuckl.  Adolidi;  livery,  Comptbn,: Calif.'  '  tary,  Fetar  Fatrlck.  ­  Captain '  infermed  Dekeza,  Angalea;  Albright,' David;  Sawvel,  .the  ship's  delegate  that  ihfi  aUer  hosV  Kichard; White, BlUy;  Duncan, laiic.  TO  A\^ID~DUfUCATfpN:> if yeu erp  en  eidl  tubseriber  enJ bave  • chanye    '/y'V:  pltalliiod.  in ­­Honolulu  was  :beaten.  up<  ANSON  MILLS;  A. M. MpouauilRkOB  aboard­ ­ ship.­  ­  The  captalq  Inqttfred  If  Yodrls,  Stanley:  Heiiu,  Roland:  StoE:f,­ • f ArfdrM(i,.ptfa.ie flYp  yoqr  fofroer .,i|;|i(irais  Dolphin'': SS  .Corp.  ii^  holding  any  opowmamber  knew  anything  about'  Crc^der;  FuachUlos.  pomlniek;  Stone,  • t  his ­  happened  ' and  informed ,  tho  Johitl  Cuipmings,  Clyde;  Anderson,  Wil­ retroactive wageh  for ;you from­ trip  how  ship's­delegate  that, the Coast  Guard  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crew's radio  (Continued  from  page  26).  in  the  messhall.  which  was  bought  by  receipts.  Delegate  was  asked  to  remind  the  crew,  should  be  raRled  off  and  the  the  chief  engineer  about  the  blower  in  proceeds as  weU as  the  ship's fund  should  the  gaUey  and  that  all  drinking  fountains  be  donated  to  the  Union.  ­ 'must.be  kept  in  good  order.  FREDERIC  C.  COLLIN  (Trantfuel).  ROBIN  LOCKSLEY  (Seas  Shipping).  June  29—Chairman,  Clarsnea  Hawkins;  June  29—Chairman,  K.  Roberts;  Secre­ Secretary,  Blackle.  Delegates  reported  tary,  S.  J.  Plerton.  Foc'sles  due  for  everything  shipshape.' Patrolman  wUl  be  painting  have  been  taken  care  of.  Repair  notified  about  performing  .on­rtlle  ship.  lists  have  been  handed  over  to  depart­ Chief mate will be contacted  about  enough  ment  heads.  After  spelHal  meeting­was  paint  for  the  crew  messhaU.  Vote  of  held  on  the  poor  variety ' of  food  being  thanks  went  to  the  stewards  department.  served,  the  chief  steward  reported  to  the  captain  that  the  crew  was  picking  JOHN  B.  WATERMAN  (Waterman),  on  him.  Qetstrician's  room  wUl  be  June  22—Chairman,  T.  A.  Jackson;  See,  painted  next  trip.  Ship's  delegate  will  retary,  John  Chlorra.  Harry  J.  Acosta  see  the  captain  about  painting  the  mess­ ­was  elected  ship's  delegate.  Motion  was  halls  while  the  ship  is  in  port.  Steward  passed  to  get  a  new  toaster  in  Wilming­ department,  has  not  been  cieahing  the  ton  or  San  Francisco.  Deck  engineer  told  laundry on  thei^ turn.  Steward  wUl  make  the  crew  how  to  care  for  the  washing  sure  that  utility  man  cleans  laundry  machine.  every  third  week.  Member  asked  for  a  special  meeting  in  port  of  payoR  to find  ROYAL  OAK  (Cities  Service), June  22—  .  out  why  there has  been  no  ice  cream  foa  Chairman,  O.  Ollbert;  Secretary,  A.  M.  a  month,  no  fruit  extracts  or  syrups  for  WUburn.  It  was  agreed  to  pay  off  on  hot  weather  drinks  and  no  ipipcovement  the  East  Coast.  Ship's  delegate suggested  in the  menus.  *  that  each  man,  clean  his  own  room  be­ fore  the  payoff.  Suggestion  was  made  to  ANTINOUg  (Waterman),  June  bOy  games  from  the  ship's  fund  on  ar­ Chairman,  C.  D.  Andersen;  Secretary,  rival.  Clbsen  H.  Cekey.  Ship's  fund  stands , at  July. 2—Chairman,  S.  J.  Barras;  Secre­ $32.90;  ail  new  members  wiU  nuke  dona­ tary,  A.  M.  Wllburn,  Motion  was  passed  tions.  to  see  the  captain  about  painting  the  messhaU  or  bring  the  matter  up  before  STRATHPORT  (Strathmere),  June  29­:­ the  patrolman  at  the  payoff,  Patrolirian  Chalrman,  Chat.  B.  Martin;  Secretary,  will  also  be  asked  about  clarification  on  Hall  Ray.  Crew  was  asked  to  be  sober  delayed  sailing  and  about  transportation  _at  the  payoR.  Discussion  was  held  on  to  and  from  the  ship.  Each  delegate  repairing  the  washing  machine  in  New  WiU  make  up  a  repair  Ust.  Ship's  del­ Yorln  Vote  of  thanks  was  ishied  to  the  egate  should  see  the  steward  tbout^fresh  'fruit  and  vegetables.  Ship's  fund  stands  stewards  department.  at  $42.90,  since  $1.90  was  spent  on  checkers.  used  at. the  same  time.  Steward  depart­ W.  McClynn.  V.  Genco  was  elected  ship's  ment  WiU  clean  the  laundry;  deck  and  delegate.  Deck  and  engine  sanitary  men  engine  departments  wiU  clean  the  rec­ will  keep  laundry  clean.  All  galley  re­"  pairs  will  be  made  in  New  Orleans.  AU  reation  room.  April  24—Chairman,  John  Popa;  Sec­ beefs  on  food  should  be  brought  to  the"  retary,  C.  Boguskl.  Ship's  delegate  re­ attention  of  department  delegates.  ports  that  Unless  the  captain  gets  some  SIU  Headquarters  urges  all  discharges  for  the  time  the  ship  ran  DEL  RIO  (Mississippi),  June  22—Chair­ the  patrolman  wiU  be  notified.  man,  J.  Tucker;  Secretary,  C.  Fowler.  draft  eligible  seamen  to.  be  coastwise,  Each  delegate  wUl  make  up  a  repair  Ship's  delegate  will  hold  the  ship's  fund,  sure  they  keep  their  iocal  Se­ list.  Ship's  delegate  wUl  give  copies  to  which  now  stands at  $19.  Norman  Raines  the  captain,  chief  engineer,  chiefmate  was  elected  ship's  delegate  by  acclama­ lective  Service  boards  posted  and  patrolman.  Deck  engineer  says  aU  tion.  Brother  Nuess  was  reimbursed  for  on  all  changes  of  address  scuppers  wiU  be  worked  on  and  cleaned  the  $1.50  he  spent  in  getting  a  new  li­ in  port.  Messroom  should  be  kept  clean  brary  aboard  in  New  Orleans.  AU  hands  through  the  use  of  the  post  at  aU  times;  cups  should  be  placed  in  should  clean  the  washing  machine  and  cards  furnished  at  all  SIU  the  sink  after  use.  Cracked  and  chipped  laundry  after  use.  Steward  wUl  furnish  cups  and  plates  wiU  be  replaced.  Men  cots  for  aU  hands.  Everyone  should  re­ halls and  aboard  ships.  leaving  ship  should  leave  foc'sles  clean  turn  cups  to  the  messroom.  Failure  to  keep  >our  draft  and  coUect  all  diily  linen.  June  1—Chairman,  no  name;  Secretary,  .COEUR  D'ALENE  (Victory  Carriers),  board  informed  of  your where­ no  nama.  First  assistant  engineer  has  June  22—Chairman,  C.  Sprano;  Secre­ abouts  can  cause  you  to  be  plenty  of  extra  light  bulbs;  they  are  not  tary,  J.  F.  Barrett.  B.  A.  Granberg  was  to  be  taken  out  of  the  sockets.  Depart­ elected  ship's  delegate.  Ship's  fund  listed  as  a  delinquent  and  be  ment  he'ads  should  be  consulted  about  stands  at  $5.  Repairs  wiU  be  made  be­ drafted  into  the  services  with­ painting  foc'sles as soon as possible.  Laun­ fore  the  crew  signs  on.  Laundry  should  and  washing  machines  should  be  be  cleaned  up  whenever  it  is  used:  wash­ out  a  hearing.  The  Union  in  dry  cleaned  after  using.  ing  machines  should  be  cleaned,  too.  such  cases  can  do  nothing  to  No  data—Chairman,  net  listed;  Sccre­ July  12—Chairman,  J.  E.  Chew;  Secre­ Morris  M.  Tripp.  Missing  bunk  tary,  J.  F.  Barrett.  AU  men  should  be  aid  Seafarers who  fail  to com­ Jary,  springs  should  be  replaced  or  put  on  the  aboard  an  hour  before  sailing  time:  the  piy­ repair  list.  Steward  delegate  will  see'  captain  said  he  would  try  to  come  as  department  head  about  painting  decks  in  close  as  possible  to  saUing  time.  Motion  the  foc'sle.  12­4  watch  asiced  that  there  was  passed  to find  out  from  the  patrol­ man  if  the  crewmembers.  instead  of  long­ who  would  not  reipect  ship'i  delegate  in  be  less  noise  during  the  morning.  shoremen,  could  put the  tarpaulins  on.  any  beef,  hai  been  relieved,  and  his  re­ ARLYN  (Bull),  June  3—Chairman,  Steve  placement  is  100  percent  better.  Bargeria;  Secretary,  Robert  L.  Andersen.  HURRICANE  (Waterman),  July  9—  Men  were  asked  not  to  leave  cigarette  KATHRYN  (Bull),  July  <—Chairman.  butts  on  the  deck  of  the  showers.  Men  Chairman,  Myles  Sterne;  Secretary,  W.  Conner.  One  man  was  hospitalized  in  Alberto  Oc  La  Pai;  Secretary,  Oaorge  were  asked  not  |o  mistreat  the  handles  Burke.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  on  the  coffee  urn.  Showers  and  heads  Rofterdam.  Ship's  fund  is  $22.65  at  pres­ ent.  Beef  on  who  runs  the  steward# de­ Laundry  and  washing' machine  should  decks  should  be  painted;  partment  wUl  be  brought  up  before  the  be  kept  clean.  patrolman.  letter  was  sent  to  head­ LOCANS  FORT  (Cities  Service),  May  14  ALEXANDRIA  (Waterman),  July  5—  —Chairman,  Bartutt;  Secretary,  E.  P.  .quarters  concerning  cold  drinks  and "the  fact  that  the  ship  signs  on  before  gfores  .W.  L.  Hemmeck;  Secretary,  Vothi.  Brother  Pereisa  was elected  ship's  CHILORE  (Ora),  June  IS—Chairman,. H,  Chairmen,  come  aboard  for  the  voyage,  making  it  Den  H.  Weed.  Ship's  delegate  wUl  as­ to  take  care  of  the  ship's  fund.  diRicult  to  do  anything  about  lack  of  Wllloughby;  Secretary,  McClcary.  Wash­ and  chief  cook  in  checking  treasurer  was  passed  to  see  about  getting  stores.  Motion  was  passed  to  have  a  ing  machine  has  been  used  improperly.  sist  steward  in  Honolulu.  Crew's  heads  and  Motion  more  milk  and  to  have  the  brand  of  Union  slopchest  put  on  this  ship,  inas­ ­Wiper  and  ordinary  will  alternate  the  stores  showers  wUl  be  cleaned  and  painted  be­ coRee  changed.  cleaning of  the recreation  room.  AU  cups  fore  much  as  present  slopchest  is  insufficient.  arrival  in  States,  according  to  the  June  37—Chairman,  George  FInklea;  Lazzaro  was  elected  temporary  sliip's  del­ should  be  rinsed  after  use.  captain.  Due  to  a  shortage  of  piUow­ Secretary,  Robert  Varquez.  Charles  Boyd  egate.  since  the  present 'delegate  is  get­ PENNMAR  (Calmer),  July  «—Chairman,  WESTERN  RANCHER  IWestern  Navlgd^  cases  and  towels  the  steward  washed  was  elected  ship's  delegate  by  acclama­ B.  Shuler;  Secretary,  W.  Pratner.  One  Hon),  Juno  15—Chairman,  Vernon  Por­ some  in  the  washing  machine.  Steward  tion.  Motion  was  passed  to  have  new  ting  off  the  slUp.  If  sanitary  does  not  receive  more  cooperation  in  the  cleaning  has  promised  not  to  do  this  again.  man  was  hired.oR  the  dock  in  Baltimore.  ter/Secretary,  C.  A.  Newman.  Ship's  fans  put  in  the  rooms.  Cots  should  be  of  the  12­to­4  foc'sle,  matter  will  go  to  Engine  department  hkd>  several  beefs  delegate  is' in  the  hospital,  so  the  engine  given  better  treatment.  Steward  depart­ the  patrolman  for  decision.  Fruit  in  the  about  not  getting  a  preferred  brand  of  delegate  will  act  as  ship's  delegate  for  ment  was  given  a  vote  of  thanks  for  a  night  lunch  is  either  rotten  or  green.  It  face  soap.  Steward  department  got  a  the  rest  of  the  trip.  No  one  wiU  sign  on  job  well  .done.  Ship's  fund  stands  at  was understood  that the  steward  was  per­ vote of  thanks  for  a  job  well  done  under  untU the  water ^tuation has  been cleared  $24.42.  responsible  for  the  lack  of  stores,  depressing  conditions.  July  12—Chairman,  Orman  Bartlett;  sonally  up:' patrolman  wUl  be  contacted  on  this.  he  had  to  make'certain  that  items  Secretary,  J.  Bruce.  One  man  failed  to  since  Each  man  wiU  donate  SI  for  the  ship's  appeared  his  requisition  and  if  these  BULL  RUN  (Petrel  Tankers),  June  15—  fund;­  money.  wiU  be  collected  by  de­ return  to' ship.  'Washing  machine  will  items  had on  been  received,  delegates  Chairman,  Antheny  Debellch;  Secretary,  partment  delegates  and  turned  over  to  not  be  replaced  until  the  ship  reaches  should  have not  been  notified  so  that  action  Oswald  Ergle.  Crew  was  warned  about  the  next  ship's  dplegatd.  Philadelphia.  Broken  lockers  will  be  re­ could  be  taken.*  carrying  tales  topside.  Oiler  was  taken'  FRANCES  (Bull),  July  4—Chairman,  J.  paired,  fans  installed.  Chest  of .drawers  before  the  American  consul  on  June  10  NIKOS  (Dolphin),  Juno  14—Chairman,  Fachece;  Secratary,  B.  W. TIngley.  Vote  in  8­12  room  will  not  be  replaced.  New  by  the  master  and  paid  oR  in  Aden,  Rex  Coots; Secretary,  Arthur  Rummel.  L.  of  thanks  went  to  the  steward's' depart­ repair  list  has  been  made up  by  the  deck  Arabia.  Reason  is  not  fully  known  to  McCuUough  was  elected  ship's  delegate.  ment  for  a  good  job.  Ship's  delegate  department.  Special  food  may  be  ob­ the  delegates.  Steward  informed  the  One  man  was  assigned  from each  depart­ congratulated  the  crew  in  cleanng  up  tained  by  special  request  to  the  steward.  crew  that  too  much  linen  was  missing  ment  to  clean  the  laundry  and  recreation  and  keeping  the  washing  machine  clean.  from  one  linen  chahge  to  the  next.  Un­ room.  Foc'sles  and  passageways  should  Department  delegates  wiU  turn  in  repair  McKETTRICK  HILLS  (Westarn  Tank­ less  crew  is  more  careful,  he  will  hot  be  kept  clean.  Repair  list  .wUl  be  made  lists.  Rivera  was  elected  new  ship's  del­ ers),  June  24^halrman,  Don  Rudd;  Sec­ have  enough  to  last  out  the . trip.  Cots  up  before  arrival  in  home  port.  retary,  John  Fill.  Walt  Kressman  was  egate.  '  should  be  better  cared  for.  elected  ship's  delegate  by  acclamation.  ALCOA  PURITAN  (Alcoa),  July  4—  SEACOMET*  (Orion),  June  24—Chair­ Hot  water  line  on  the  washing  machine  IBERVILLE  (Waterman),  June  21—  OOLDBN.  CITY  (Waterman),  July  4­t  Chairman,  Conialai;  Secretary,  W.  Mut­ man,  H.  Workman;  Secretary,  L.  Samta  should  be  installed  permanently.  Crew  Chairman,  P.  A.  Taurasl;  Secratary,  J,  Arnold.  G.  W.  Ford  was  elected  ship'k  Chairman, Lee  Ledurand; Secretary,  Jehn  phy.  Motion  was  passed to  get more  faiu  Ana.  $17.81  in  the  ship's  fund  wUl  be  gave  a  vote  of  thanks  to  the  steward  de­ delegate.  Majority  must  approve  any.  Singer.  Previous  repair  list'was  not  sat­ and  wind  scoops  in  New  Orleans  or  Mo­ turned  over  to  the  bosun.  Welding  and  B^ment.  isfactorily  settled.  There  is  $23  in  the  bUe  for  the  quarters  aft.  Patrolman  ap­ burning  on  deck  or  over  cargo  tank  by  July  2—Chairman,  Joseph  KowalskI;  money  spent  from  the  sWp's  fund;  there  ship's  fund.  Patrolman  will  be  seeii  with  pealed­.  to  about  fumigation.  Crew  was  order  of  the  chief  engineer  wiU  be  re­ Secretary,  John  Fill.  Motion  passed  to  should  be  a  receipt  for  aU  money  spent.  regard  to' the  chief  mate.  Vote  of  thanks  asked  to  donate  to  the  ship's fund  at  the  ferred  to  the  patrolman.  Black  gang  re­ have  each  crewmember  dbqate  $1  to  the  Crew  was  urged  to  be  more  careful  in  and  appreciation  went  to  the  stewards  payoR.  port  • will be  turned  over  to  the  patrol­ ship's  fund.  Motion  was  passed  to  have  the  use  of  the  washing  machine,  (motor  department  for  the  service and good food.  man.  Motion  was' passed  to  take  action  the  cooks given  larger  quarters.  Steward  should  be  turned  off  after  use).  '  Repair  lists  wiU.  be  made  out  for  all  de­ STEEL  INVENTOR  (Isthmian),  Juno  SO  against the  chief  engineer about  the fresh  should  take  care  of  the  ship's  fund.  The  ROBIN  KETTERING  (Seas  Shipping),  partments.  Chief  mate,  playing  Dick  —Chairman,  H.  R,­Oerdon;.Secretary,. J.  water  aboard  and  to  inquire  of  the  pa­ last  crew's  repair  list  was  not  acted  on.  Tracy,  watches  the  deck  gang  from  be­ W.  Lowe.  I,engthy  discussion  was  held  trolman  about  overloading  the  ship.  since  the  ship  was  due  for  the  shipyard.  June  7—Chairman,  W.  M.  Burbuna;  Sec­ retary,  A.  Triblo.  Discussion  was held  on  hind  kin^  post  and  portholes  to  see  if  on  the  improvement  necessary  in  the  Quarters  should  be  cleaned  for  the  new  Minor  repairs  should  be  made  at  sea  they  are  producing.  He  told  the  bosun  steward's  department..  men. ­  Watches  showld  clean  the  pantry.  this  voyage  if  possible.  Boardihg  patrol­ making ten o'clock  coffee  early.  to  tell  the  deck  gang  to  pijit  their  rain  Repair  Usts  should  be  made  up.  Glasses  man  should  check  on  the  condition  of  IBERVILLE  (Waterman),  July  4—Chair­ gear  on  and  get  out  and. do  some  chip­ CALMAR  (Calmar),  June  11—Chairman,'  and  cups  should  be  returned  jo  the  laun­ the  eggs  and  butter.  Meats  should  be  man,  A.  Gonzales;  Secretary,  A.  Sevier.  checked  also.  William  Eklns;  Secretary,  Nail  Badlg.  dry  and  all  extra  linen  turned  in.  Same  beefs  are  still  in  existence,  due  to  Suggestion  was  made  to  check  orders  of  steward  stores  with  steward  and  port  STRATHPORT  (Strathmore),  April  13—  .  CAROLYN  (Bull),  June  25—Chairman,  the  company's  buck­passing.  'Henderson  steward.  Steward  should  manipulate  Chairman,  O. M.  Brooke;  Secratary,  A.  C.  Chas.  HInsley;  Secretary,  W.  Povey.  De­ was  elected  ship's  delegate.  Motion  was  (1)  VA  tons.  menus  to  hawe  at  least  one  good  meal,  Carpenter.  Keys  will  be  issued  before  partment  delegates  will  make  up  repair  passed  to ­ get  fans  and  wind  chutes  in  and  he  should  not  put  two  bad  meats  arrival  in  port.  Steward  department  got  lists.  Motion  was  carried  that  the  port  New  York;  delegates should  consult  head­ (2)  New  York  City.  together.  AU  those  leaving  ship  should  a  vote  of  thanks  for  the  excellent  meals.  captain  be  called  in  to  inspect  the  state  quarters  in  New  York  about  this  matter.  (J)^  Andrew  Jackson.  clean  the  foc'sles.  put  the  keys  together  Recreation  rooms  and  laundry  should  be  of  the  ship's  deck  equipment.  Crew­ There  is  $14  in  the  ship's  fund.  Dirty  kept  clean; empty  cups  should  be  placed  members  should  be  quiet  during  the  d9^  linen  should  not  be  left  on  the  cots  and  (4)  No.  A  Kentucky  court  said  and  clear  out  all  linen.  in  starboard  passageway  where  watch­ in  the  poop  deck.  in  the  sink.  ,  she  could  let  him  suffer  the­ same  May. 3—Chairman,  A.  C.  Carpenter; Sec­ standers  sleep.  More  care  stiould  be  ­  ROBIN  KIRK  (Seas  Shipping),  March  retary,  Charles  Mertln.  Men  should  hot  taken  of  the  washing  machine.  Living  consequences  he  planned  for  his  sit  on  the  table  and  put  their  feet  en  quarters  need  painting.  Suggestion  was  23—Chairman,  S.  Cooper;  Secretary,  J,  creditors.  m'ade  that  the  crew  leave  the  ship  un­ W.  Sampset.  Ship's  delegate'  reported  chairs.  $24.50  in  the  ship's  fund.  Suggestion  was  May  35—^Chairman,  Charles  B.  Martin;  less  this  is  taken  care  of.  (5)  To figure  half  of  an odd  num­ made  to  take  better  care  of  the  washing,  Secretary,  A.  Carpenter.  Each  man  wUl  ber,  you  take  the  exact  half  plus  machine.  donate  at  least  twenty­five  cents  to  the  April  4—Chairman,  not  listed;  Secre­ one half.  He had 295  eggs to start,  ship's  fund.  Members  were  asked  to  tary,  not  listed.  Meeting  was  called  to  LAFAYETTE'  (Waterman),'  June  19—  check  on  needed  repairs.  One  man  sold  148  (a  half  of  the  whole  plus  Chalrm'an,  discuss  the shifting  about  of  stewards  de­ Joe  Carroll;  Secretary,  Peter  missed  ship  in  Japan  and  caught­ it again  partment  members  by  the  steward  with­ a  half)  leaving  147,  sold  74  or  the  Patrick.  One  man  missed  ship  in  Yoko­ at  another  port.  out  consulting  the  delegates: also  the mis­ June  29—Chairman,  Chag/  B.  Martin;  biier  was  hospitalized  in  Hon­ major  half  of  147  and  again­sold  hama: one  conduct  of  certain  members  of  the  de­ olulu.,  Any  member  who  goes  to  the  haU  Secretary,  Hall  Ray.  Men  were  asked  to  partment.  Ship's  delegate  warned  these  87  out. of  73,  leaving  three  dozen.  and  discpsses  ship's  business  before  the  be  sober  at  the  payoR.  Repair  list  and  DOROTHY  (Bull),  July  4—Chairman,  members  that  they  would  be  liable  to  payoff  wUl  be fined  $29.  Motion  was  washing  machine  were discussed.  Vote  of  (61 Austtalia.  *  made  that  the  entire  ship  be  fumigated,  thanks  went  to  the  stewards  department.  Norman I.  Wast;  Secretary, R.  C.  Klanast.  a fine,  imposed  by  the  crew,  if  they  did  Thomas  Cornick­was  elected  ship's  del­ not  straighten  out  * and  perform  their  . (7)  Great  Britain  and  Ireland.  A  as  there  are  weavels  and  sUvcr fish  in  PAINE  WINCATE  (Bull),  May  1S­r  egate  by  acclamation.  One  man  missed  work  properly.'  Steward  agreed  to  put  storeroom  and  ants  in  .the  gaUey.  potato  famine  brought  great num­ the  men  back  on  their  original  jobs  and  Deck. delegate  wiU  see  the  mate  abput  Chairman,.  Ben  Collins;  Secretary,  Clar­ ship  in  San  Juan.  Puerjo  Rfco.  keep  them  there  execept  if  an  emer­ bers  of  Irish  ­settlem  to  the  US  haying  tho  depart'inent  foc'sles  sougeed.  eqce  Faust.  Repair  Ust  was  turned  over  gency  arises.  WINTER  HILL  (Cities  Service),  July  4  to  chief  engineer  and  chief  mate.  Repair  Usts  of  all  departments  were  during  this  period.  April  7—Chairman,  Stanley  Cooper;  July  1—Chairman,  Ben  Collins;  Secre­ —Chairman,  Charles  Malstte;  Secretary,  handed  to  the  ship's  delegate  who  wiU  (8)  Cincinnati.  Known  .  as  the  turn  them  over  to  the  captain  before  tary,  Clarence  Faust. ' Deck  engineer  re­ Joe  Wyant.  Motion  was  passed  that  un­ Secretary,  J, Samptel.  Motion  was  passed  to  shift  PO  messman  to  crew  pantry,  less  the  steward  is  relieved,  the  entire  Panama.  Steward  was  asked  to  ported  that  work  which  he  considers  his  'Red  Stockings,  this  squadpiled  reaching  get  fresh  stores^ In  Panama.  Members,  was  done  topside;  he  requested  that  this  crew  will  sign  off  with  the  boarding  pa­ which  would  involve  about  $200  in  over­ a  record  of  64_ games' without  were  reminded  to  clean  their  foc'sles  be­ be  brought  to  the  attention  of  the  pa­ trolman's  okay.  Motion  was  passed  to  time.  Frank  Baron  was  elected  ship's  fore  leaving  the  ship.;  trolman.  Crew  . messhaU  and  recreation'  fine  all  performers,' with  the  amount  de­ delegate.  a loss  in  1869.  June  22—Chairman,  Frank  Baron;  Sec­ room'should  be'painted.  New  mattresses  termined  by  the  patrolman.  Crew  was  (9)  Venus.  WESTERir  FARMER  (Western  Naviga­ and'  pillows  are  needed  for 'the  crew.  asked  to  conserve  wash  water.  If  the  retary,  J.  Sampscl.  Ship's  delegate  re­ June  21—Chairman,­Stanley  Boike;  Motion  was  passed  to  have  tho  steward  crew stays  on  the  ship,  an  ironing  board  ported  a  beef  on  the  food  situation.  The  .  (10)  15.  .  ­  .  , '  tion),  Secretary,  V.  E.  Monte.  Repair  Ust  has  check  all  stores  brought  to  the  ship  and  should  bb  purchased;  if  'the  crew  gets  steward  missed  the  ship  in  Tanga.  BEA,  been  turned  in  but  due  to  lack  of  time,  report  any  shortages  to  the  delegates  at  oR,  the  ship's  fund  Aould  be  donated  which  automatically  means  a  $50 fine.  nothing has  been done  about it.  J.  Nichol­ once,  er  he  wUl  be  bald  responsibie..  to  the  building  fimd.'  Engine  delegate  Motion V was  passed  that­The; steward  be  •   son  was  elected  ship's  delegate  by, ac­ Headquarters  wUl  be  asKbd  to find,  out  will  see  the  patrolman  about  welding  referred  to  the  patrolman,  who  should  •  ,  make  sure  that  he  does  not  ship  as  clamation..  Repair  list  wiU  be  maUed  to  from  the  .company  why  mail  cannot  be  aboard  ship.  steward  for  at  least  a  year,  as  he  is  not ,  the  agent  in  New  York  to  be  presented  forwarded.  CLEARWATER  VICTORY  (Bloomfield),  capable  of  handUng  the  job.  Old  wash­ to  the  ship's  owner's attention.  Ship must  ing  niachine  Aould  be  kept  as  a .spare,  June  29—Chairman,  Harold  Sheprow; Sec­ ALCOA  PIONEER  tAlcoaj,  Juno  29—  be  fumigated.  ­Motion  was  passed  not  to  sign  on  untU  repairs  have  been  taken  Chairman,  Frank  Sulllvang  Sscrotary,  retary,  RIchey.  Delayed  sailing,  due  to­ SEACLIFF  (Coral),  April  15—Chairman,  care  of.  .Deck,  engins  and  steward  de­ Jehn  W.  PIcou.  Motion  was  passed  unan­ shortage  of  men  in  deck  department.  F.  P.  Votto;  Secratary,  E.  C.  Anderson.  partments  WiU  rotate  the' care  of  the.  imously  to  bring  One  member  up  on  Two  men  missed  ship  in  Yokohama.­ E.  C.  Anderson  was  elected  ship's  del­ washing  machine.  Steward  department  ­harges  for  .^King.  the  ship's  fund  when  wiU send  one matt  to do a  thorough clean­ he  paid  off  in  New  Oi4eans.  Plans  for  IHEYWOOD  BROUN  (Victory  Carriers),  egate  by­  acclamation.  There  should  be  ing  once  a  month.  Each  nii^i  should  put.  the  July  4th  dinner  were  discussed.  Re­ May  22­­­Chalrman,  A.  O.  Rey;  Secretary,  no  noise  in  the  passageways,  as  someone  his .own  dirty, cup  into  the  sink  and  not  pairs  should  be  turned  in  and  acted  on.  Wlllliim  CVrten.  Discussion  was  held  on  is  always  trying  to  sleep.  Steward  will  depend  so  much  on  the  jtandby  for  all  MesshaU  and  pantry  should  be  kept  keeping  the  library  in  better  condition.  take. care  of  the  ship's  fund,  which  will  the' work.'  Steward  wiU  try  to  get  a  clean.  It  was  reported  that  medicine  Steward  should  put  out  more  foqSI,  as  be starts  at  the first  draw.  Electric irqn  basket  for  the  dishwashing  in  Germany,  cabinets'  wiU  be  instaUcd  at  the first  stiip  has  been  running' short  the  last  few  will  be  purchased  out  of  the  fund.  Crew  meals,  l^enus  should ^  , improved.  thinks  the  bad  cigarettes  should  be  ex­ i  Bigger  drafte  basket  in  every  rooih  is  opportunity.  changed  for  good  ones,  and  that  there  redueste'd'.  Steward promised  to  look 'ihto  BURBANK  VICTORY  (Eastern),  June  should  be  enough  for  the  voyage;^  OCEAN  ULLA  lOcoan  TfahV),  March  this fdr  th*  next  rip.  '  ;  29—Chairman,  John  Pops;  Sscrotary.  C.  29—Chairman,  A.  F.  Martinez;  Secretary,  June  5—Chairman,  F.  P.  Votto;  Sec­ W.  C.  H.  Hause.  Toni  Martinez  was  retary,  E.  C.  Anderson.  One  man  ipiiSM(d  Boguckl.  James  Nicholsdn  was  elected  SEA  MAOIC  (Colonial),  June  ~ 15—  Chairman;  Connors;'  Secretary,  FancOtt..  ship's  delegate.  Eac^  man  will  clean  up  elected  ship's  delegate.  Schedules  for  ship.  Ship's  delegate  will  check  to  'see '  'W.  RlcHie  'Was  Appointed  ship's  deivg^ta.  the  washrpom  after  use.  Both  washing  cleaning the  recreation room  were set  up.  if  the  water  is fit  to  drink.  Ship's  del­ egate  win find  out  about  ­pencUlin  from  Ship's­delegate' asked the'crew to  t­e^bct  machines  wiU  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Title A name given to the resource July 25, 1952 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XIV, No. 15 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY SIU SIU ESTABLISHES DEPT OF WELFARE SERVICES - SIEKMANN DIRECTOR YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH LOG EXPOSE READ BY FOUR MILLION SEAFARERS STUDY PROPOSED CHANGES IN CONSTITUTION FIRE KILLS THREE ON SUP TANKERS UNION WRAPS UP OCEAN TOW CASE MORE FOREIGN FIRMS SEEK US SHIPS NEW TREATY SETS BASIC SHIP RULES AUTUMN SHIPPING RISE - IF KOREA VET RETURNS TO SHIP SIU AGAIN CREW LOOTED OF $1,000 SIU SIFTING IMMIGRATION ACT'S EFFECT BIRTH PAY $15,000 IN SIX WEEKS OWNERS STALLING SUP ASKS MORE SEAFARER JUMPS FROM FOW TO 2ND ASSISTANT ITF MEETING ATTENDED BY SIU DELEGATE A SEAFARER'S FIGHT BACK FROM A WORLD OF PAIN SEA PEARL SAVES NINE ON BATTERED SCHOONER NEW 'FRONT' FEEBLE TRY BY BRIDGES RIVER LEAVES, SHIP STAYS SALTWATER STUDIES PART II THE KING'S CHEF PREPARES A SOUP A TREASURE HUNTER'S JINX STRETCHING THE DOLLAR THE CONSTITUTION WHAT'S NEXT A MEDAL FOR HARRY FISH AND SHIPS SEAFARERS FINDS PALL OF HATE HANGS HEAVY OVER ALEXANDRIA STRIKES GREET OMEGA IN 2 PORTS KIRK LIMPS IN, TIRED BUT HAPPY STRANGER LENDS HELPING HAND TO INJURED SEAMAN WILD WEST TOUR PROVES PERILOUS CRIMP HALLS WERE DIRTY JOINTS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/25/1952 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1952 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/de83fbf7ced4023cac1364a4140572af.PDF 5c92f8b7c10bfb5287757cb415660270 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America Vol. VIII. NEW YORK, N. Y„ FRIDAY. JULY 26. 1946 No. 30 WATERMAN AND MISSISSIPPI SIGN UP; SlU CONTRACT CALLED "BEST EVER HISTORY IN THE MAKING I i ,< (/ > •< •• ' < < V E > V .*•<>' X": ./ »>• NEW YORK, July 24 —The SIU has broken the back of shipowners' solidarity. The two larg?st companies contracted with the Seafarers to­ night signed the best contracts—from a seaman's standpoint—ever seen on the waterfront. Water­ man and Mississippi are in the bag. Prospects of the other companies falling in line are good, now ^ ithat their solid front has been J^ohn Hawk, chairman of VULv|the negotiating committee ex­ pressed the belief that the other nuts wouldn't be as tough to crack now that a breach has been I made. Negotiations with the With heavy voting being recompanies will be resumed ported from all ports, the strike week vote being taken by the Seafar^he two. contracts call for ers International Union goes in^ to the fmal stage. At the reguj^igh as $50 a month, lar meetings, held in all ports on1instance for the Deck Wednesday, July 31, the voting, g^d Engine Departments the new will officially close, and the tab­ ulation will begin as soon as the (The report of the SIU Ne­ ballots are transmitted to New gotiating Committee appears York, and a Tallying Committeo on Page 4. A comparison of elected. the old and new SIU wage From all indications, the num­ rates with the new wages ber of votes being cast at this won by the NMU appears on time will set an all time record Page 14.) tor any referendum ever held by the SIU. And while the votes ire secret, there is every reason scale is at least $5.00 higher than o believe that the feeling is that recently negotiated by the leavily in favor of using strike NMU. In most cases, however, ction if all bargaining methods it is much more—$30 more in the :ail. case of Bosun or Carpenter, for The question at issue is phras- instance. id as follows: "Are you in favor GOOD ALL OVER )f authorizing your SecretaryThe new contracts aren't just Treasurer to call a strike in the good in the wage scale line, event a satisfactory agreement on either. They're outstanding in wages and working conditions working conditions, overtime, cannot be reached?" standby rates, etc. HEAVY VOTING All of the ratings which get the Ballo.ting on- this .question' $17.50 increase will find that it started' on July 1 in every port is retroactive to April 1. Ratings of the Atlantic and Gulf Dis- receiving increases of more than Olll OIU OtpllzA OlIIILv Nears The End Putting their signatures on the best contract ever won by any union of merchant seamen are pictured, from left to right, John Hawk, Secretary-Treasurer of the SIU; C. H. Logan, signing for the Mississippi and Waterman Steamship Companies; and Paul Hall, SIU Director of Or­ ganization. In the background, in the usual order, are, J. P. Shuler, Asst. Secretary-Treasurer, rep­ resenting Stewards Dept.: Dan Butts, Deck Dept.; Louis Stone and Walter Maggiolo, for the U. S. Conciliation Service; end Robert Matthew.; and Earl Sheppard, representing the Engine and Deck Departments respectively. — : r Treatment Of Seamen In Marine Hospitals is Called Inadequate And Humiliating By PAUL H. PARSONS Many seamen today want to know why they do not have proper medical care, and why they are embarrassed, humiliated, or put off when they apply for treatment at one of the hospitals that they have paid for by dues, contributions, and logs. There must be something in all the complaints ^at have been pouring in about the state of af­ fairs that exist, and have existed, since the start of the war. Of course, we know that there are bound to be some habitual grip­ ers, and some people who falsify a whole story, but I visited the two hospitals in the New York area and found that most of the stories are confirmed. SEAMEN STALLED At the Hudson and Jay Clinic, I saw merchant seamen kept waiting, or being put off to a later date, while Coast Guards­ men, and their wives, children, and other relatives, came and went at their own sweet pleasure. None of this was the fault of the staff of workers who were really trying to do a good job, but who are bogged down by CG rules I talked with workers who were very much underpaid and overworked. The average pay is $24.00 per week, and they resent that the CG sits back and dic­ tates to them while doing no work themselves. Some of the workers are so tired that they become cross and surly, and un­ able to do a good job. PIG FOOD The Marine Hospital on Staten Island is the same story, only worse, if that is possible. You should see the motheaten gar­ ments that the patients have to wear. Some of the men had no towels for days and were forced to dry themselves on pillowcases and T shirts. Next Week, Sure Due to the space neces­ sarily devoted to the nego­ tiations and the new con­ tract. several important fea­ tures were omitted from this issue. Among other articles. Morris Weisberger will con­ clude his report on the recent ILO meeting in the next is­ sue of the Log. The lack of enough food, and the poor quality of what is served is also something for the men to gripe about. Not enough money was appropriated for milk for all the wards, ^qnd as a result two or three wards each day must do without milk. Most of the food is served "hog style;" that is, all mixed together, and cov­ ered with a thick, unsavory, sauce. It has been a long time since an adequate diet was set up for sick men, and this contributes to the slow recovery and convales­ cence of the men. Another bone of contention is the "caste system" whereby CG officers, who happen to be pa­ tients at the hospital, are given special food, and assigned to pri­ vate rooms. .One instance of this was a boy with two very badly injured legs being placed in a room with about 20 other pa­ tients, while a private room was given to a CG big shot who had athletes foot. All of the complaints that the men have are not directed at the civilian staff of doctors, nurses, and other employees. Tlie pa(Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page 6) 1 {Continued From Page 14) Changes Overwhelmingly Voted In Constitution, Shipping Rules By an overwhelming majority,. comes law deals with a change reaching in some cases a propor- ^ in the sea service time of any tion of 20 to 1, the changes to the ^ candidate for Agent, Depart­ Constitution and the Shipping mental Patrolman, or Joint Pa­ Rules were accepted by the Sea-1 trolman. As the new rule now farers International Union. The» stands, such candidates must changes were proposed by the | have three years service in any Agents Conference in March, and one of three departments for passed by coastwise membership Agent or Joint Patrolman, and meetings. Ballots were cast in three years service in the re­ spective departments for De­ 12 SIU ports. Of the nine amendments or partmental Patrolman. FULL BOOKS ONLY changes up for vote, five had The change also specifies that less than 100 votes cast against acceptance, and between 100 and candidates must be active and 200 votes were cast against each full book members, and be able to show four months discharges of the remaining four. for the current year in an unliOne of the Constitutional Amendments which now be­ (Conthnted on Page 6) �ge Two T HJE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 26, 1946 SEAFARERS LOG Piibiished Weekly by the k SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afilidtcd U'ifh the American Federation of Lot/or At 51 Beaver Street, New York, 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 S, t t 4. HARRY LUNDEBERG ------105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. President ^ JOHN HAWK - Secy-Treas. p. O. Box 2>. Srarion P., New York City Entered as second class matter June 1 5, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1512. 267 Stalling Won't Help! The solid front of the shipowners has been broken, and we are therefore much closer to a final victory. Signing of a contract by the Mississippi and the Waterman Steamsh'p Companies, two of the largest with whom we were negotiating, came at a time when it appeared that the bargaining machinery had completely broken down. And the cause for the breakdown could be laid right at the door of the dilatory tactics of .some shipowners. Stalling was the only weapon which the shipowners used during the entire course of negotiations, and it be­ came increasingly clear that it was the only weapon they had. There was no other other defense against the reason­ able demands of the SiU for better wage and working con­ ditions. The record of how the shipowners profited dur­ ing the war, and now, being assured of continued Gov­ ernment aid, they are preparing to reap even greater prof­ its from the postwar world, speaks for itself. These already profit-fat operators are assured that the Government wil continue to pay them millions of dol­ lars in subsidies, on the grounds that it wdl assist them in I'esisting competition from foreign shipping companies. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegate by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. They will be permitted to purchase modern and fast equipment from the Maritime Commission for a fraction of the original cost or worth, and what is worse, they will be able to realize an exorbitant trade-in value on the old bottoms for which they have no further use. Besides the huge profits which they have piled up from wartime activities, they have laid aside a reserve _fund, tax-free of course, in the amount of $145,705,120. This can be used for the purchase of new ships and equip­ ment. And it is no secret that commercial and passenger trade is booming and will continue to do so for some time to come. So what does the stalling of the remaining operators amount -to. Simply that they are waiting for a new wage freeze, supported by the bosses and their servants m Con­ gress, to be passed. In the meantime, these same bloated operators cry .over the fact that about 30 ships arc at present tied up in ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. This is true, bttt it is caused by^ the rising prices of every single com­ modity, plus the fact that with the qost of living rising to unprecedented heights, men cannot live on the now wholly inadequate salaries received. So they leave their ships in protest. No one whose livelihood depends upon his weekly wage relishes the idea of a strike. The men who leave their iobs have no resources upon which to depend, and the Union officials who relinquish their paychecks are in tl,e same fix. But on the other' hand, neither can these men go on any further on a sub-standard income. Men who live on the weekly amount of 'motley brought into the house will nor allow their families to starve without taking recourse to more direct action. So our strike will come if that is the only way to convince the shipowners that seamen too are people, and that they have the right to insist on what is rightfully theirs. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing limes: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) These ere the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. , L. L. OWENS STATEN ISLAND HOSP. M. C. BROOKS G. A. SMITH T. L. KEITH V. HAMMARGREN RICHARD BUNCSH R. A. YOUNG E. H. ENYART GURNEY OWENS M. FELICIANO J. E. TUCKER .JOSEPH WALSH T. J. DAWES H. NEILSEN JOHN ANNIL S. T. PATTERSON A. NELSON H. TRAHAN t t 1 L. KAY E. P. BERTHELET NORFOLK HOSPITAL L. A. CORNWALL DELBERT SNYDER R. F. HOLLAND R. G. MOSSELLER 4 4 4 WILLIAM OATIS W. B. MUIR NEPONSIT HOSPITAL JUDY J. M. DALY PILE E. VON TESMAR J. L. WEEKS JACKEL P. CORTES L. R. BORJA SCHMIDT B. BRYDER L. L. MOODY, Jr. SHINAULT J. SPAULDING G. P. RAEBURN W. LEWIS J. S. CAMPBELL C. A. MILLER W. G. WASHAM E. CARRILLO M. J. FORTES 4 4 4 W. J. GEIGER 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL W. G. ROBERTS BOSTON HOSPITAL E. WEINGARTEN ROY PINK P. CASALINUOVO . ' ARTHUR MITCHELL G. KUBIK A. CHASE E. A. NOONAN C. KUPLICKI T. MOYNIHAN J. GAHAN E. B. HOLMES M, GODBUT JESSE LOY/ R. SAVIOR H. STONE WILBUR MANNING G. JANAVARIS M. KOSTRIVAS J. W. DENNIS c: G. SMITH T. DINEEN EDWARD CUSTER R. MORCIGLIO S. KELLEY R. M. NOLAN G. H. STEVENSON W. SILVERTHORN JOHN R. GOMEZ C. T. DYER JAMES LEWIS E. JOHNSTON A. M. HAM W. F. LEWIS S. MAGK J. S. SEELEY, Jr. �Friday. July 26. Is46 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag» Th^ Ship's Mall An Invaluable Aid To Seafarers In Organizing By EARL SHEPPARD By PAUL HALL 1946 has been a busy year for the Seafarers, busier than any single year in the history of the Union. The shipowners started the year off with a series of attacks on the Union as a part of their general plan to make things as bad as they could in preparation for the return of shipping to private operation. The Union faced an assault on two fronts; one from the ship­ owners, the other from the WSA, Coast Guard and other govern­ ment agencies and bureaus. The government bureaus didn't intend to lose their pie-cards and control if they could help it so they lined up with the shipowners in a thieves' agreement. To add confusion to the whole picture the CIO maritime unions conceived the idea of swallowing all maritime unions through a unity conference. This helped out the shipowners and government bureaus who proceeded on a plan to break up all unionism in the maritime industry by creating intra union warfare. Riders and Reallocation The first step in this direction was the reallocation of SIU ships to NMU contracted companies during the rider beef. The NMU went for this hook, line and sinker and played the shipowners game by crewing up the ships. The Seafarers refused to be fooled and, ds^spite the NMU action, stuck to their guns and won the beef. The rider beef was the turning point in the' fight for better wages and conditions. In this beef the Union faced the combined strength of the shipowners and government bureaus. Winning this fight showed that the membership of the Seafarers was united solidiy behind the Union and would fight to the finish against any combination the shipowners could muster. A whole book could be written about the letters from ships or­ ganizers and crcwmembers on unorganized ships, and these let­ ters have been one of the many aids in organizing Isthmian. They come in from all over the world, though some are weeks in reach­ ing headquarters; but regardless of the time it takes them to get here, the contents are always valuable. Despite the fact that all letters received have been answered, letter from the Union to crewmembers, even though mailed in plain envelopes, have a strange habit of dissapearing. So far as that goes seamen's mail has al­ ways been treated carelessly by both American and foreign au­ thorities and steamship agencies. Almost every man has had the experience of having stacks of old mail, the greater part of which was mailed in ample time to reach him in foreign ports, waiting for him at the final port of discharge. Much of it didn't reach him even then, and after being shunted around from pigeon hole was finally returned to the sender. This is a hell of a situation, and to give the devil his due, about the only time seamen's mail has been handled halfway decently was when it was handled through the Fleet Post Office. The gov­ ernment was accommodating to that extent when the slSgan was "damn the torpedoes," but the minute the war was over it be­ came "damn the seaman" and mail went back to the old style of being handled through the com­ pany offices. This can never be a satisfac­ tory arrangement, since Ameri­ can Steamship business in for­ eign polls is handled tluuugh agencies. CONSULAR SERVICE The whole business of seaman's mail could be settled in a five minute meeting between the Post Office Department, State Depart­ ment and Union. The Consular Staffs throughout the world spend the majority of their time smiling at rich tourists, frown­ ing at poor seamen and dream­ ing about the social functions they are going to attend that evening. Consular mail is given the highest priority and letters of instructions from companies to ships masters often are included in consular pouches. All ship's mail, both personal and official, should be dispatched in special consular pouches, not necessarily with consular im­ munity but subject to the regu- lar postal regulations of the coun­ try it goes to. Even if this re­ quired the hiring of an extra clerk in some of the larger con­ sulates it would be well worth the additional expense. Regular and efficient mail service for sea­ men in foreign ports would im­ measurably increase morale. The Seafarers is working on this now and there is no reason, other than government hureaucracy, that keeps a workable plan from being put into effect. ISTHMIAN MAIL This isn't intended as an apol­ ogy for the failure of Union mail to reach ships promptly; 'rather it is intended to explain the dif­ ficulties a seaman has in getting mail of any sort and to offer a rem.edy. In the meantime crews both aboard organized and un­ organized ships should continue to send in letters—every letter helps the Union. Thousands of members have sent in letters, many have main­ tained steady correspondance. It would take up a whole edition of the Log just to print their names but every letter has been read, studied and discussed. Many of the articles in the Log are based on these letters. This column is a result of numerous complaints tht have come in about ship's mail service. ORGANIZERS REPORTS In the final stages of the Isth­ mian drive the reports continue The CIO maritime unions held a confab in San Francisco and to pile in and are highly gratify­ even before their strike votes were cast, announced that they were ing. The following are just a few St-iking on June 15th. President Truman immediately announced of those recently received. that he would man struck ships with the armed forces. Typifying the high-handedness they shouldn't, and not being BEN TAFLEWITZ now on the This looked like a dangerous situation and the Seafarers acted of certain Isthmian officers, the paid overtime for it. SS Belle of the Seas reports the Crewmembers commended the ship in good shape with the inr.nediately. Simultaneous stop work meetings were held in all Skipper of the Cape Elizabeth ports on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific and tens of thousands of AFL .-efused to speak to delegates G. Stewards Department for really crew clamoring for an SIU con­ being on the ball, and dishing out seamen discussed the situation. \lstott, W. Naminski and R. Lar- exvcellent chow. In addition, tract. He has made contacts with , Their decision was to immediately start a strike vote, to re- cin who wished to see him re­ they claimed that the baking was ships organizers and crews of other ships out Manila way. spc-ct CMU picket lines in the meantime and to consider the man­ garding high slopchest prices out of this world. Something to J. M. FISHER on the Sea Lynx ning of any struck ship with the armed forces as a lockout and to be remembered. reported several NMU men on the iboard their ship. According to act accordingly. They further decided to stick by their original wage ship. He is positive however, MEETING AT SEA demands and to continue stop-work meetings until the shipowners the j'eport reaching the Log, this that the SIU will have the best Holding a meeting while at sea, started negotiations directly with the Seafarers and not through Individual stated that the Cape of the vote. the Cape Elizabeth crew car­ any government medium. Elizabeth was not a Union ship, "RED" TWYMAN on the Cape v and he wouldn't recognize any ried a motion to have the three Junction reports all indications Washington Riin-A-Round dept. delegates see the Captain delegates elected by the crew. % show that the ship will over­ Numerous beefs piled up on about exorbitant slopchest prices. whelmingly vote SIU. The CMU unity gang, after slugging each other more than they Motions were also passed to have did the shipowners (Selly got a black eye and Malone a bruised fist), the Elizabeth, but since the Skip­ RICHARD CONGDON, on the the crewmembers request re­ signed a zero hour settlement providing for a $17.50 a month in­ per wouldn't see the delegates, Pere Marquette reports some non­ action was held in abeyance un­ ceipts from Purser for all slop­ union men on the ship but states crease. til the ship's return. In addition chest purchases; to have the crew they are now pro-SIU and that The shipowners happily rubbed their hands at the break they to the slopchest prices being too get first choice at the slopchest he expects an 85 per cent ma­ got and proceeded to try to put the same thing over on the Sea­ high, passengers' got the first before the passengers; and to re­ jority for the SIU when the ship farers. This phony offer was turned down flat, and the negotiators crack at supplies, with crew- port it to WSA if any safety votes. continued the fight for the original demands drafted by the mem­ members forced to take what matches were sold to the crew. ' I. SMALL, R. LARSEN and Other motions carried were to bership. was left. have a coffee pot secured at the MASLAROV on the Kathleeen Ship is now better than 90 Holmes report that at present the Stab In The Back percent pro-SIU, but organizers first port of call; that watch go­ ship is split about 50-50 but" that Right in the middle of Seafarers' negotiations. Commissar aboard expect to have her lined ing on duty have their own table the sentiment is swinging and Harry Bridges pulled the scabbiest stunt ever known in the history up solidly upon her return to the for eating; that man on sanitary a 60 to 70 per cent SIU mapority work keep the laundry clean; of maritime urrions. He repaid the support given the CMU by in- U. S. and to reprimand any crewmem­ is expected. stiucting his longshoremen to boycott a Seafarers contracted ship OTHER BEEFS bers who do not help to keep the t WILLIAM BELCHER of the in Coos Bay, Oregon. Black Gang men were given ship clean, including messhall, Sea Hawk reports the ship all What followed made history on the waterfront. The AFL Mari­ only three boxes of matches-per foods, dishes, etc. Meeting was set to vote and "damn near solid SIU." time Council of Greater New York immediately established picket man weekly, and at the same then adjourned. lines on Staten Island and, two days later, on North River Piers. time matches were for sale in the These are samples of the gen­ Isthmian seamen on the Cape Longshoremen, Teamsters, Warehousemen and all workers on the slopchest. No one bought them; Elizabeth, in fact all Isthmian eral run of ships correspondance docks immediately quit work and all CIO shipping was tied up. none of the crew bought anything seamen, are assured that no Skip­ and show why and how the SIU per will refuse to see their elect­ is winning Isthmian. The shipowners went crazy at this display of AFL, Seafarers more than absolute tiecessities. and general maritime strength and solidarity and things started • When • the crew first went ed representatives when Isth- I - The latest ships to vote in the popping quick. Tliis Was a dress rehearsal of what they had to face aboard, there was only one case miao is covered by an SIU con­ Isthmian fleet are the SS Anof soap powder on hand; it dis­ tract. niston City, SS Red Rover and if the Seafarers demands weren't granted. Bucko Skippers and other of­ the SS Sea Triton. All Seafar­ appeared; the Chief Engineer ac­ cused the Black Gang of steal­ ficers are not tolerated* on .Sea­ ers' hats are off to Brothers Today's Negotiations ing it, and as a result no soap farers ships, and when beefs do Richard Comstock of the AnSince that demonstration of strength the shipowners have sung arise about these high-handed niston City; Charlie Bush and powder was issued. a different tune. They know now that they are faced with the great­ Another beef which the crew individuals they are either settled A1 Hoag of the Red Rover; est array of maritime strength ever before mustered and they know asserted needed to be cleared up by the ships delegates or the Michaud and Seay of the Sea it will be used to the fullest if they do not yield. when Isthmian is signed up un­ SIU representatives in the port Triton and to all of their marfy The Seafarers' policy of refusing to yield or accept peanut set­ der an SIU contract, is the com­ where ship pays off. The SIU shipmates, for a job well done. tlements is now paying dividends. Officials and membership of the pany's habit of shipping three way is the Union way, and ap­ These men have added their Seafarers have learned how to fight, the hard way, on the battlefield. Wipers when one Maintenance plies to all SIU ships. Soon, Isth­ ships tothe already imposing vic­ If there is to' be a fight they are fit and ready, and it is the fittest and two Wipers should be ship­ mian will have the benefit of tory array of Seafarers won ships. ped. Wipers are now doing work SIU representation. who win. Isthmian soon will be solid SIU. An Unstruck Strike .i-K-V J.v Isthmian Brass Shuns Delegates; Beefs To Be Pressed On Arrival �Faur HERE$ MfH ITHWK TEE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Jvl? 23, !S4S Seafarers Commillee Reports To Membership On Negotletions Your negotiating committee ABs. A $42.50 increase for the feet until a new agreement is submits the following report and Bosun and Carpenter and $32.50' reached, recommendations for your con- for the AB Maintenance man RECOMMENDATIONS sideration and action thereon; j who works day work was also After six weeks of hard arid obtained. ' It is the recoirimendation of •p. your committee that you ratify 11 QUESTION: — How have rising prices af­ bitter negotiating with the shipENGINE DEPARTMENT this agreement as it represents owners, the Union succeeded in Your negotiating committee the highest wages and standards fected you, as a teaman? splitting the solid front they had hitherto presented. Because of made substantial gains and nego­ ever obtained by seamen of any the fighting support of SIU crew tiated higher wages on an over­ nation. This is only the begin­ members and steady hammering all basis than any other Mari­ ning. The Seafarers will always we have succeeded in getting the time Union in the industi-y. Fire­ lead the field. Seafarers stand­ PETER PATRICK. Second Cook; Mississippi Shipping and Water­ men, Oilers, Watertenders, and ards will always be the best and 'i : W-' I'm ?ingle, so I guess I have man Steamship Companies to Firemen Watertenders will re­ the highest. ^ '^.-k r nsi bson as csnseisus af rising sign our last proposed agreoiuerit ceive a $22.50 increase against Jchn Hawk prices as I should be. I know covering wages, overtime, hours $17.50 negotiated by the NMU J. P. Shuler ihat I Iried io buy a suit this of work at sea and in port and and the Pacific Coast Firemens Robert Matthews week, and the cheapest one other issues involving substan­ Union. Paul Hall saw was priced at $75.00. This tial increases, far superior to any Earl Sheppard $40.25 was obtained for Diesel one was a bad piece of material, ever before known in the Mari­ Oilers by using the argument Daniel Butts something like cheesecloth. My time Industry. that (1) Engineers on Diesel ships parents are the ones' who are Larger increases were obtained receive a 10 percent differential really suffering. They both work for day men in the Deck and En­ over steam therefore entitling and make the same amount of gine Departments because (1) Diesel Oilers to the same diffcrmoney that they earned during they will not work or receive enntial bringing their wages up the war. But now it doesn't seem overtime on Sundays at sea, to $195.25 per month (2) The The membei's that hit the to go as far. My mother says that whereas men on watch will be Union agreed to amend the work­ bricks during the recent beef had practically all the money goes fpr standing watches ever-y Sunday ing rules to allow Diesel Oilers to a lot to say about the boys who food and rent. at sea, for which they wiR re­ stand Donkey Watches in port headed for the old home and ceive overtime. (2) If all hands on the same overtime basis as Ihe nountains while others were In com- fighting the battle on the picketwere given the same monthly in­ Firemen-Water-tender. crease across the board we parisori the West Coast Firemens line. Here are some of the penal­ would have a bad situation and Union and the NMU got $17.50 ties that were discussed, and SAMUEL SAWYER, Messman; would find a beginner at sea re­ increase for Diesel Oiler. which the men wanted to have ceiving highei' wages than a rated I just came in from a trip and enforced: STEWARDS DEPARTMENT man who has had years of ex­ 1 haven't gotten the situation Any man who registered before For the first tiine in the his­ perience at sea. sized up yet, but I have heard the beef, and did not report for Your committee was success­ tory of the industry the entire picket duty should be fined about the rising prices. On board ful also in negotiating $1.00 an Stewards Department will re­ i25.00 and placed at the bottom snip v/o.nis ue.cusj hour ovei'time for all ratings ceive overtime for all holidays )f the shipping list. Some even we know how hard it v/as for whose wages are less than $200.00 and Sunday at sea and all Satur­ suggested that such men be made us io get along even with price a month and $1.25 an hour over­ days, Sundays and Holidays in to wait 30 days before shipping conirois. What burns me up is time for all ratings whose wages port. Ihat besides prices going up. JUt. All Steward Department rat­ are $200.00 a month and over. quality is going down. You have Any man who was on the These overtime rates are an all ings have not yet been covered lo replace things so much oflenbeach, but did not register betime high for unlicensed person­ as many of them come undei er now. At the bast, a wci'king.-ause of the beef coming up, nel in the Maritime Industry. -At­ passenger ship classification. The man has a tough time getting ;hould he placed at the bottom of tached is the breakdown for intent was to get the established along and raising a family. The ;he shipping list. oasis rate for the men carried or wages and overtime. way things are now, a man will It is true that there were only freighters and througii furthei have all he can do to keap from DECK DEPARTMENT I few shirkers, but if some of the negotiations to use this as a basis starving. .Tien I know were on the strike The Union has fought for the of discussion to estabiisli the .-ommittee, it would have gone past five years to eliminate the ;caie tor other ratings. /ery hard on the men who dogged decoi'ative rating. of Combina­ WORKING CONDITIONS t while others worked and tion AB-Quartcrmaster from the It was agreed that we will fought. agreements and obtain top scale A word to the wise, then. When for straight ABs from all com­ continue to negotiate further on JESSE MCGREGOR, OS: panies. That has been accomplish­ clarifications and amendments to the next beef comes, be sure to There is sure a lot of difference ed, which means all SIU ABs get the working rules. The old rules register early and do your part. Johrinie Johnston between the prices being charged $10.00 more a month than NMU will remain in full force and efnow, and the prices that were being charged the last time I was on the beach in December. Prices were a lot lower then and a man could buy a decent meal for what they now charge for coffee and a sandwich. Our wages stay the same, but prices go sky-high ^',-ithout any sign that they will from the hospital for reading lii.s don't like to wade through tons (Contiintcd from Pui^c I) ever step rising. I gpess the jwn chart! I saw sick men forced of red tape, answer thousands of bosses won't be satisfied until we tients realize that most of the •;o stand' at attention while a questions, and swallow millions c.ll starve to death. blame can be laid right at the group of high'^ressure brass hats door of Coast Guard control. inspected them. I saw weekend MILITARY TREATMENT passes being withheld from con­ These bureaucrats have tres­ valescent men because they were passed on private property, and not .strong enough to mop the have enforced military rules and deck, sweep and du.st, or to make ZIIW'SHANC' treatment on civilians. Unless up their own bunks. COLON VAN ALSTINE. mi.• The -whole ^tate of affairs hat Second Cook: I OON'T CABe WHAT'S WBON© caused a great deal of unrest at Boy. have they affecled me? WITH Vou- You the vai-ioua hospitals under CQ Why- I P®id off a ship recently QOTTA 9T35NOAT ATrEN-riON! — r.-ontT-pI.. The employees hate the all set lo bu-/ a suit, an-I all I G.G' the other patients detest <:puld find yrere suits made out them, and the merchant seamen •of b-arlap and priced at around loathe them. Worst of aU, the ^§.7$.0Q each. I think that proves hands of the doctors and nurses of insults to obtain entrance; all dhat prices have gone up. My are tied because treatment rnuat of this because of CG control. iatmily thinks that the main inprogress the CG way, which is We have griped long enough frreases have been in food and usually slow and wrong. and nothing has happened. The clothing, and that is where it I am sure that we would not only solution at the present time huyts the wage slave most. Since iniiid sharing the hospitals with is for us to plan fpr action that jprice conlrols have been lifted the CG if they would agree to will insure adequate treatment, tidl iho bosses want to make as you abide by these rules, you are share and share alike. .But we do under competent personnel, and z^cb money as they can and thrown out. not like the idea that families of withput CG supervision. If we they don't care about anybody This is not an idle statpinent. .the Coast Gnardsrnen can, be ad? git , hack and grumble^ doing noth­ qr anything else. I , p<^r§on#y n man .?^fer- ..mitted:. to the hospitals. while our ing ejse, conditions wiR jifst keep ing with a. beTW^., .discharge families pannot. Besides that,! we on getting worse .and wfprge. If What They Thought On The Picketline Treatment Of Seamen In Marine Hospitals Is Called Inadequate And Humiliating I �Friday. July 28. 1848 . Page F^' THE SEAFARERS LOG Soup Had Part In Fight Tf Stop Bridges Fueling Men Is Necessary To Keep SIU Craft Afloat rp h r/ Served more than 10,000 meals from July 10 lo Ihe presenl lime, and expect lo keep right on with the job until the emergency is wvei. Put up more than 3300 men for a night's rest so far, in some cases as many as 250 men a night, «md expectations are that at least fhat many more will have to be accommodated before the West Coast beef is onlirely settled. ;-S -11 The above two paragraphs are only part of the record set by the Union Committee on Food and Housing. These are the dry records, but what is really im­ portant is the men who made all these things an actuality, in.stcad of a dream. HOW IT BEGAN When the Agents Conference "went on record to streamline the organization for a quick change to emergency action, many re­ sponsible jobs had to be filled by responsible people. One of the important jobs was that of Chair­ man of the Committee on Food and Housing. To this post was appointed Howard Guinier, veteran of much job action, and a good man in a pinch. He started the ball rolling, and had a good set up when the test came. As soon as the trouble with Harry Bridges' raiding started, and SIU and SUP men hit the bricks by the thousands, Howard did not lack for volunteer help. Among the first to offer his as­ sistance was oldtimer Jack Ran­ kin, and another was George Dewey Hudson, whose story ap­ pears elsewhere in this issue of the Log. HELP ENOUGH Plenty of other men wanted to help. There was always a slew of men wanting to assist with the cooking, or putting up the cots, or cleaning the tables and silverware after the meal had been served. Most of the men worked long hours, and orice at the height of the beef, it was 48 hours between the time Jack These men coordinated the work of the many volunteers who assisted in the soup kitchen. It was a big job to collect and prepare enough food for the thousands of men who rallied ro stop Bridges' raiding, but these two fellows have what it It was hot and plentiful and did a lot to keep up the morale of the men who walked the picketline. There's nothing like meat, potatoes, and some bread to make the events of the days ':eem like easy stuff, and it makes a man look forward to an­ other day of fighting for what he believes in. lakes to make even a real tough job look easy. Left to right, Howard Guinier, Chairman of the Committee on Food and Housing, and Jack Rankin, militant oldtimer who was Howard's volunteer assistant. Rankin started working, and the time he stopped. As he puts it, "It was times like that that separated the men from the boys. We're pretty lucky in the SIU, we don't have too many boys." So it is well proven that our beef Was won oh the picketline, but with a mighty assist from the kitchen. There Was coffee avail­ able 24 hours a day, food three times each day, and the cots were set up for the weary men each night. ALL WORKED It is hard to pick out the men to whom ci-edit should be given on this score. Certainly Howard Guinier and Jack Rankin deserve a round of applause, but as for the others, the personnel changed each day. Some men worked in the kitchen one day, and Were oh the picketline the next. The smart thing to do is to •spread the credit around .so that every SIU-SUP man who took part in the action gets ah equal share. It was a good job, well done, and in the well-known Seafarers tradition. Even on n hot dOy. coffee gives you a liff. There was a constant etreanl of people filing by the huge cOfifiBe urns, and there eras elways e hOl» sieafning Oup of the brew ibr .anyone Who wepted ottii fturi helped a lot when the going was rough.- Too many cooks are supposed to spoil the troth,.but that is not necessarily true, as this pic­ ture will prove. These men, and other like them, did a splendid job in the food department. How did Freddie Stewart get into the picture on the far right? He did some eating, but no cooking that anyone can remember. A short lime after this picture was taken, hundreds of SlU-StjP men sat down to these tables and ate food that enabled them to keep going until Harry Bridges was stopped cold. You should have;..seen these beautiful tables after the food was eaten, and the men had left to i •> •' .#6 betk on the piekotlinOv or to get some restw . • .. „ �7V k THE SEAFARERS LOG P98 Six George D. Hudson The week of the picketing of the CMU ships was a good time to meet the men who make the Seafarers a strong, militant, Union. You met them on the picketline, painting signs in the Union Hall, working in the soup kitchen, and doing all the other jobs that have to be done to run a successful action. It was in the soup kitchen that we interviewed George Dewey Hudson, Chief Cook. He is a slight man, looking quite a bit younger than the 48 years he admits to. George is a real oldtimer, having started as a "pot washer" on the SS Yadkin in 1917. "Those were the days," he re­ calls, "when the Union was the only thing that prevented the shipowners from making slaves out of us. And I guess things haven't changed too much since then." Hudson sailed all through the First World War, and when the war ended, he was still spirited enough to be among the first to take his place on the picketlines during the 1919 strike. GEORGE D. HUDSON industry in which men like to wgfk, instead of a refuge for men who were unable to get other jobs. Let's keep it that way—let's keep up the good work! Sea Triton Casts 70 Percent Vote For Seafarers; 10 Ships To Go Another Isthmian .ship — the the next few days when the ArSea Triton — registered a top ' cher and Black Warrior are heavy vote fur .the SIU when she crewed up in New York. PERE MARQUETTE voted at New Orleans last Fri­ day, July 18. SIU observers re­ Recent reports from the Fere ported that the Seafarers gar­ Marquette, which has been scut­ nered 70 percent of the votes tling around the Far East since she left U. S. shoi-es last Novem­ with the* remaining 30 percent ber, indicate that this ship is in divided between the NMU and good shape for the Seafarers, doubtful ballots. Some of the and when she finally returns doubtful votes may have been should hang up a substantial vote SIU votes, thus adding to the for the SIU. Seafarers total. Ship's organizer Richard CongWith the voting of the Triton, don feels confident that, "We 10 Isthmian ships now i-emain to will have a very comfortable ma­ be voted. Among these are the jority of SIU votes aboard the following: Atlanta City, Cape Fere Marquette." According to Congdon, "There Junction, Francisco Morazan, Kathleen Holmes, Monroe Vic­ are a couple of NMU organizers tory, Fere Marquette, Robert C. aboard, but we hardly ever hear Grier, Sea Hawk, Sea Lynx and a word from them. There is also Steel Inventor. Estimates are that an NMU representative in Manila practically all of these ships will who came aboard requently with have completed balloting within a lot of talk and literature. He the next five weeks. However, was trying to get the crew to one or possibly two stragglers take out NMU books, but wasn't might conceivably be later than very successful." this. "Seamen, Union as well as non­ Two more additions to the union, should realize just how Isthmian Fleet will be added in badly the Isthmian, Company STEADY SAILING From 1920 to 1925, however, he took a crack at shoreside work, mostly as a cook in large southern hotels. But the call of the sea proved too strong for him, and he has been breathing the salt air pretty steadily since 1925. When the Second World War started, George stuck patrioticalHy to his job, as did the other thousands of loyal Seafarers. He got more than his share of the action, and besides being on ships which were bombed, he was torpedoed three times. The first time, and the one he considers the most frightening, was when the SS Elizabeth, Bull Line, was sent down in the South "Atlantic. \ "After that," Hudson remark­ ed, "I got used to it. I was on the Penmar, Calmar Lines, when she was hit off Iceland, and I I'*--:; was on the Minotaur, a Water­ T-Iiman ship, when she went down in the South Atlantic. You get used to being scared, but it was a relief when the war was over and we didn't have to worry about enemy submarines and dive bombers." REAL MILITANT In the present strike voting, George is very much in favor of hanging the hook on the ships if the operators continue to make ridiculous counter-proposals to the Union's requests for better wages and conditions. "That's the only language they understand," he says. "If we ask them for changes in a nice way, they refuse, so what else can we do. I'll bet most of the other men in the Union feel the same way as I do." 3y the way, George is married and the father of two boys and a girl. With a proud gleam in his eye, he admits that boys boys have ambitions of going to sea when they are old enough. The militancy of George Dewey Hudson, and men like him, have made the merchant marine an PHILADELPHIA C. Thobe, $2.00; C. Holms, $2.00; G. Olsen, $10.00; Keenan". 3.00; J. Keithtey, $2.00; Wm. J. Cook. $1.00; C. O'Brien, $1.00; E. McDonald. $1.00; J. Lord. $2.00; C. McSwhn, $3.00; C. Wood, $2.00; J. Lebean. $2.00; E. Han­ over, $11.00; F. McDade. $1.00; Crew >f Antinos, $25.00. NORFOLK rette, $5.00; D. F. Hickey, $5.00. Total —$81.00. SS J. GIBBONS C. Szymanski. $3.00; Richard Calvin. $2.00; J. Serrao. $2.00; Dimitri Bar­ ton. $3.00; John E. Flaig. $3.00; C. Nickens. $3.00; H. K. Kennedy. $3.00; E. L. Schonbeck. $5.00; £. DeMaria. $3.00; H. Van Reet. $3.00; E. F. Lewis. $2.00; H. G. Cordes, $2.00. Total— $34.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS PIGEON POINT W. T. Winningham, $2.00; G. Soren' E. M. Metts. $1,00; S. Mangold. $2.00, sen, $2.00; R. Smith, $2.00; W. R. Mc. Total—$3.00. Knight. 50c; W. R. Wills, $1.00; L. W SS MIDLAND VICTORY Hodes, $1.00; K. G. Kidauder. $2.00; A. Benduk. $1.00; H. Davenport. I. P. Franey, $2.00; O. T. Rowe, $2.00; $1.00; J. M. Senay, $3.00; E. Polinko. I. H. Whitlock, $2.00; R. W. Dutton $2.00; R. Shepher, $4.00; W. Bennett. $2.00; J. E. Hewitt. $2.00; R. L. Win­ ston. $2.00; J. D. White. $2.00; H. W Shull, $2.00. " R. W. Helton, $2.00; W. C. Simmons $2.00; F. L. Simmons, $2.00; F. W Smith. $2.00; H. O. Long, $2.00; J. J Copper. $2.00-; D. L. Bryan. $2.00; J C. Parisher. $1.00; G. M. Forwooy, $2.00; S. Misconich, $1.00; J. D. McDaniel. $1.00; C. C. Hicks. $1.00; F. L, Doudy. $2.00; H. H. Johnson. $1.00; J. Kausas. $1.00; G. L. Nance. $1.00. BOSTON INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Johnson, $1.00. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS A. Swidersi, $2.00; Bill Manley. $2.00. Total—$4.00. SS CECIL W. BEAN W. Michonvich, $2.00; W. Frew. ;|..00; Vic. Millazzo. $2.00; L. Varino. 1.00; John Shaw. $2.00; J. Eichenberg. ••2.00; M. G. Lopez. $2.00; M. Tsaka^s, $2.00; R. Doupe. $1.00; J. Otto. ••.2.00; Alex Majesky. $1.00; Happy lore. $2.00; Frank Mayr. $1.00; W. .oil. $2.00; L. Eppolito, $2.00; Paul lagy. $2.00; C. R. Saunders. $1.00; lenry Patton. $2.00. SS C. LENHAN T. E. Gould. $2.00; J. D. Lane. $2.00; 1. Kramer, $2.00; M. J. Olsen, $2.00; V. Johnson. $3.00; J. E. Rooney. '3.00; J. G. McNeice. $3.00; J. O. Guynn. •2.00; W. J. Siekmann. $2.00; R. Went/orth. $2.00; G. Mozzotta. $3.00; V. \meral, $3.00; G. A. Smith. $3.00; P. "). Morris. $3.00; K. Tompkins. $2.00; A. Reilly. $3.00; W. Black. $15.00; Z. Duffy. $2.00; C. L. Stevens. $2.00; L Onderdonk, $5.00; A. D. Mobbs. 35,00: J. Cuccrotta. $2.00; J. L. Cljar- Friday, July 26. 1948 $2.00; J. Galdanskas, $2.00; C. Kauffman. $2.00; L. W. Silver. $2.00; C. Coppedge. $2.00; J. McGregor. $2.00; J. Masarich. $3.00; C. Osowski. $3.00; 1. F. Lutes, $2.00, Total—$31.00. SS T. BROWN J. Braithwarte. $2.00; J. J. Long, $1.00; J. R. Ferguson, $1.0; R. Somner, $1.00; K. R. Johnson, $2.00; M. E. Blosser, $2.00; S. Cohen. $1.00; D. O. Coker, $2.00; W. Lowery. $2.00; r. N. Wood, $1.00; R. E. Schrum, $3.00; J. E. Liles. $3.00; A. Wasiluk, $2,00; C. Williams. $2.00; J. Wallace, $1.00; W. J. Cally, $2.00; J. M. Lennon. $2.00; D. D. Johnson, $2.00; E. L. Reinbocdt, $2.00; G. E. Worrell, $2.00; R. W. Myers, $3.00. Total—$39.00. Changes Overwhelmingly Voted In Constitution, Shipping Rules basis, the probationary and trip (Continued from Page 1) card system of operation had be­ censed rating. This provision is come obsolete, and it was with not to apply to officials and other ' this thought in mind that the office holders working for the Agents Conference recommend­ Union during tRe current year. ed changes which were speedily Another constitutional amend­ ment provides that used ballots approved by the general mem­ be held in the Secretary-Treas­ bership. The resounding major­ urer's office, following the com­ ity cast in favor of the legisla­ pletion of referendum balloting, tion proves that the SIU mem­ until inspected by the Quarterly bers are aware of the problems, Finance Committee. This com­ and have found a solution to it. mittee is to recommend means . When all the ballots had been and methods of disposing of the counted, the Tallying Committee recommended that the ballots ballots. . Shipping rules, by which the "be held by the Secretary-Treas­ SIU members^ship, were also/up urer until the Quarterly Finance for change, and all changes were Committee is elected to audit carried by much more than the the books and bills for the third r c q u i r ed two-thirds majority. quarter (of 1946) and that they The approved proposals changed destroy all ballots for the 1946 the probationary and trip card Constitutional and Shipping lystem, and tightened the con­ Rules Ballots." The Tallying Committee, elect­ trols on shipping so that full book members are protected in ed at the regular New York Fort Meetings of July 17, 1946, con­ connection with existing jobs. MEMBERS PROTECTED sisted of Brothers G. Suit, H. With the reconversion 'of the Anderson, W. Nesta, L. Grant­ shipping industry to a peacetime ham, D. Butts, and E. Kelly. needs unionizing—the SIU way," went on Congdon. "One of our Brothers. James Maffucci. is now on his way home from Manila with a broken ankle deliberately caused by the Second Mate in a sadistic moment. This Mate will be taken care of in the proper manner by the Union." LOUSY CONDITIONS Continued Congdon, "I've seen and heard of company men and scabs aboard ships, but a few guys on this scow take the cake. We have a couple of Mates and a Skipper who are all out for Isthmian and themselves. Along with these individuals, we have a couple in the crew who are no better. "With almost eight months on this ship, we have only an aver­ age of 100 hours overtime, with the exception of a couple of characters who have over double that because the Chief Mate picks them for all the gravy jobs. How­ ever, we're giving the.se guys the old "silent treatinenl," and they haven't a friend aboard the ship. "The great majority of the crew on this ship, both Union and non­ union, would give the world to have this company Unionized now," concluded Congdon. "They would like to shove a bit of SIU Unionism at the officers and stooges where it would do the most good. One consolation is the fact that when we arrive back in the U. S. we can i-egister our votes for the SIU, and make sure that an SIU contract pre­ vents other Isthmian crews from being treated like us." Yes, Brothers, the SIU is the only solution to your problems. An SIU contract for Isthmian will insure the best wages, liv­ ing and • working conditions in the maritime industry. That's what Isthmian amen have fought for, and that's what they de­ serve—the best. SIU Strike Vote Hears The End (Continued from Page 1) tricts, SIU. All ports reported heavy initial voting, and while the number fell off after the opening days, a steady stream of Seafarers have continued to file through the voting booths to make- their opinions known. The movement in favor of the strike action was instigated by regular business meetings of all ports of the Atlantic and Gulf Districts. Following this, the United States Department of La­ bor was quickly notified of the intention to strike, in accordance with the Smith-Connally Act. The actual date for calling the strike must be set by the mem­ bership, and will, of course, be contingent upon the progress of negotiations with the shipown­ ers. If the time for such action comes, the date will be set dem­ ocratically in regular SIU meet-' ings. Within the very near future the results of the referendum will be announced, and from the way things are shaping up, it looks as though all Seafarers are prepared to hit the bricks, if necessary, to force reasonable concessions from the shipowners. �iT TIMAY' July 2S, ttfi THE SEAP4RERS LOG Page Sal" Boston Votes Its Last Isthmian Ship—Red Rover Goes Seafarers By JOHN MOGAN Merchant Seamen Deserve More Than Proposed Bill Would Give NO NEWS?? By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—A lot of people have been spending a lot of time and money trjdng to keep us from getting benefits which we earned during the war. The way some of those people act, you would think that we sat on our duffs all through the war, and are now trying to get something for nothing from the Govern­ ment. We all know that the oppo.site is true. We took plenty of chances, saw a lot of action, and more than 6000 of us went down into Davy Jones' locker as a re­ sult of enemy action. So it is plain to see we are not asking for anything we do not deserve. We do not begrudge the ex-ser­ vicemen their GI Bill of Rights, but what's fair is fair, and we should get a squarer deal in our own Bill of Rights. the sea ai'e held up by a sixty day clause, and besides that, have to take a lot of abuse be­ fore they are admitted. The Bill of Rights for seamen can go a long way toward stopping that. SOME SUPPORT Not all veterans organizations are against us, as is the Ameri­ can Legion. One organization of World War II vets, the Veterans League of America, with head­ quarters at 45 Astor Place, New York City, has publicly stated that "merchant seamen's contri­ bution to the war effort was of the highest, and these men are deserving of all benefits which can help them to establish them­ selves in the postwar world." Another group, the American Veterans Committee, has also is­ sued a statement urging the pas­ sage of the Bill on the grounds that, "at a tremendous cost of life, they provided the vital link between the millions engaged in production • and t h e millions fighting all over the world." We are right in what we are asking for, and we are glad to know that these veterans are with us. Silence this we^ from the Branch Agents of the f^lowing ports: PORT ARTHUR HOUSTON CHARLESTON MOBILE SAN JUAN GALVESTON NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS BOSTON—.Shipping and busine.ss finally picked up somewhat in Boston and members didn't have much difficulty catching themselves a .ship during the week. A full crew was placed aboard the SS Drury Victory, formerly an NMU ship, but now operated by Waterman. Also pay­ ing off, in Pi'ovidence and Port­ land, Me., respectively, were the Mechanicsville (Pacific tanker) and the SS Samuel Walker (Bull line). Both paid off in satis­ factory shape. The SS Red Rover (Isthmian) arrived the latter part of the week and was voted here—the Red Rover is probably the last one that will vote here, as the Isthmian fleet has ju.st about been completely voted. Anyway, the Crewmen Balk: At Signing On At Low Wages As Prices Rise By ARTHUR THOMPSON crew of the Red Rover went the way of all ships voting here since the election started—SIU overw helmiiigly. 25 SIU VOTES Sparked by Charlie Bush, Bosun, and Alex Hoag in the En­ gine gang, the ship produced a total of 25 SIU votes out of a total eligible vote of 36. NMU garnered four votes; four were considered by the SIU observers as doubtful (wo only consider a vote cast for SIU when we are ab.soiutely certain of the voter's leanings); one vote was definite­ ly for the company, and two votes were challenged. On the challenges—NMU chal­ lenged one of our book mem­ bers who had been promoted aboard during the trip to 3rd .As.«t. Kngr, We challenged the vote of the 1st Asst. who had been demoted to Wiper (it turn­ ed out, unfortunately, that the l.st Asst. had voted for SIU any­ way). ^These book members who have bf'en sailing Isthmian ships for our Union can never get enough credit for their fine work. They put up with plenty on these long trips, what with pretty rough grub and bucko skippers, and chief engineers with dictator ' complexes. SKIPPER SHOWN But on the Red Rover the boys showed the skipper what an SIU crew can do when the going gets SAVANNAH — Shipping has the assurance that their skilled slowed down a bit in Savannah. men will not be lost to the Army We had no payoffs this week. We or other industries and that their have a few SUP ships in Savan­ government will act positively to nah still unassigned. Some of encourage former seamen to re­ FAULTY ARGUMENT them are getting to be land­ turn to sea." marks. One of the arguments put up REAL ENCOURAGEMENT The SS Joshua Hendy was by our enemies is that we made Read that last one over again taken over by South Atlantic on more money during the war than so it sinks in, then look back at a bare-boat charter, but the crew the service men. Of course, that some of the so-called encourag­ is unwilling to sign on. The of­ is untrue, but even if it were, ing acts. The last one, that of ficers on that ship all got a raise that is no argument. They don't saddling us with the Coast and since the crew can't get one stop Captains and Colonels, and Guard, will drive men away after a month or more of nego­ even Generals from sharing in from the sea. The whole state­ tiating, they quite justifiably the Bill, and officers made way feel that tliey're not being dealt ment (and it covers eight pages) more money than enlisted men. throws compliments at the Mer­ with fairly. Another point to remember is chant Seamen and tells of how The crew of the SS James that we seamen do not have the we fought and worked, and of Swan felt the same way about protection of a job to return to the splendid job we did. the matter and from reports we when discharged, as service men As you read you feel a hand hear and read the majority of do. When we finish our sea ser­ patting you on the back (that the members feel ditto. In spite vice, we have to start looking for hand has a knife in it now). At of the slow week we did manage a job, or learn a trade, and all the time it was issued we halfto ship out 62 members, which this without having an adequate believed what they said, but we backlog of resources to help us By JAMES "RED' TRUESDALE jc; not too bad for Sah'h. see now that we are no longer unbearable: for, m the matter of along. We had the Isthmian SS Sea heroes, but the same old slobs PHILADELPHIA—It seems as All of us who answered ourTriton in buf could not vote hei' we were^ before the war and a draw on the night of arrival, though this port will be a good country's call did so proudly, since her stay was less than 24 we're getting the same old» push­ the bucko decided he was going shipping spot for quite a while to give them a few peanuts. Theand we hate to mention that we hotirs. We did contact the crew, ing around we always got. boys marched up and told him were welcomed with open arms. now. The activity around the however, and also notified New With the OPA off and maybe they were fed up with his at­ At a cost of many lives, we kept waterfront is a pleasant surprise! Orleans of its impending arrival permanently, wo must have high­ the free people abroad supplied for those who think of Philly as' and by this time she should have er wages to at least exist. The titude toward the crew, and had with food and arms even before been voted- -and I mean SIU 100 shipowner's made millions during been for some time; that now he a sleepy town. had better give the crew a fair the United States got into the per cent. amount of money for a draw or Of course, some of the activity war. Now that the war is over, CAME TO US paV the whole crew off. He is caused by the strike vote being we believe our loyalty and pa­ .scrapped up the money some­ triotism, plus our faithful service, taken by the SIU at this time. No one was allowed to visit the how, despite previous protesta­ deserves something more than The finky shipowners are moving ship, but that didn't stop some of tions that he just didn't have it the niggeling provisions which heaven and earth to get ships out the crew from visiting us. The aboard. are contained in the present Sea­ of here before the deadline. NMU had a couple of their futile •'tWA ^ ' The new Hall will be complete­ men's Bill of Rights. The SS Madaket, Waterman, is organizers standing forlornly on 'SAIOOW/W ly finished by the 1st of the in now to load automobiles, but the dock with their invitations to CHANGE NEEDED month—we can't very well tol­ we are pretty sure that she won't the crew to one of their famous erate any more delays, as we've For one thing, the way the Bill sail due to the fact that the men dinner parties, but the boys already given our notice for the is set up now, a seaman would will not leave here until they weren't in a party mood. Ist, and the new tenant is hang­ have to be injured or disabled in know what pay they are to re­ It's no v\H)nder Joe Curran ad­ ing around the front door wait­ order to be admitted to a Marine ceive. mits the loss of the Isthmian ing for us to "git." However, Hospital. This is discrimination fleet. Trying to organize seamen the war by merely siting back OLD FRIENDS we don't visualize this Branch because city and government em­ with champagne and lovely and watching the showv We want conducting its business on the ployees, and the Coast Guard, Two militant oldtimers, Serano ladies don't work. We'd rather a small percentage of those mil­ can get into the Marine Hospital and Marciano, are on the Cape do our celebrating after the woik lions to keep alive. If we don't Avenue, as everything is going along find at the new building. at will. Pillar, and so we imagine that is done. get it, it's our own fault. We Ne.xt week we'll know whether Any man who sailed during the this vessel will have less than I was just re-reading a state­ must keep up the same fighting last week's business indicates a war should have the privilege of the average run of beefs when ment on manpower and the Mer­ spirit that kept us up so far or i-eturn to normal or whether it being treated in a Marine Hospi­ the trip is concluded. One good chant Marine, which was issued we face a possible repitition of was just a "flash in the pan." At tal, just as service-veterans have thing about all the hustle and by the WSA in November, 1942. 1921. this writing, there's not a job on the right to be treated at any of bustle of this port, is that it If you can get a copy of this I don't like to put my per­ the board, but a couple of pay­ the Veterans Hospitals. gives us a chance to renew our statement read it. The more I sonal problems before you, but offs are scheduled for tomorrow. Men who devote their lives to acquaintance with some oldread it the moi*e disgusted I get it's a good example of what can timers whom we have not seen with the blundering, stupid, happen to you. My landlady be a hell of a wallop to your pay­ for a long time. knuckleheads who are attempt­ (God love the old battle-axe) check. "With conditidhs taking a The SS Seaton came in and ing to run (or is it ruin?) this jacked my rent up another $22.50 ' turn for the worse for us we must paid off last week. She was country. per month when the rent con­ fight as we never have before. brought in in fine shape, and we The closing paragraph of this trol went out. This could hap­ Maybe by the time this gets in had no trouble at all in settling staterrtent reads, "The Maritime pen to you. print the whole issue will be everything to the entire satiisfac- Industry and our seamen have "With the criminally low wages settled, but anyway I said it and tion of the crew. done their job, they need only paid to searhfen today that could' Fm glad. SlU Strike Vote Spurs Shipping In Philadelphia n-. 'Ilk �THE SEAFARERS El«w LOG END OF THE TRAIL Friday. July 26. 1946 With SIU In Canada First Patrolman's Report a hold of yourselves, fellows, get into the SIU, and help yourself to some of this cream. Why let -Shipping in the past week has the owners or operators, with been slow but indications are the assistance of the CSU get it hat it will pick up in the near all. 'uture. pi This is the end of the long voyage home. The Cranston Victory (South Atlantic) ties up in Norfolk boneyard. She is remembered by Allan Slim Hinde, who sent the picture in. as a good ship. Slim ought to know; he was on her for eight months. -- Transportation Beef And Repatriated Seafarers Crewmen Keep Port San Francisco Really Humming By W. H. SIMMONS \ SAN FRANCISCO—Things on the old Gold Coast are beginning "to look bright again. 1 have the New Zealand Victory in here at present from a five month s • cruise in the Pacific. Some of the old-timers are on her. (By the w;ay, in case anybody has missed Brother John Pruitt, he is on this ship sailing as Chief Electrician.) I am having quite a beef with Waterman SS Company and the WSA on this scow, as she came in here with a load of sugar from Hawaii, but the catch is that she signed articles in New York on February 8, 1946—nine months, payoff in the United tates, At­ lantic Coast, north of Cape Hatteras. No transportation rider. WSA contends that they can carry this ship back around to the Atlantic Coast or pay the men off under mutual consent with no transportation. But I say different—when this ship finally • discharges her cargo 24 hours ~Tater, the crew is entitled to pay­ off with transportation. Also, upon leaving Hilo, Ha­ waii, the Master was under the impression that he was going to payoff here in Frisco due to the fact that his cargo was consigned to Sah Francisco. In fact, he was so sure of paying off here that he had the radio operator wire­ less New York and cancel all the allottments. ' FAST ONE Then, on arrival here, Mr. Cole man, the Port Captain for Water man, pulled a last one. lie im' mediately teletyped New Yoi and resumed the allo'dmen That was no good. 1 got hold t the Shipping Commissioner ar.' laid the whole works before hi: and, being a fair and imp^rLic man in all his dealings with th( seafaring man, Mr. Waring, th Chief Commissioner, has inform ed the Company and the Wa; Shipping Administration tha'. when this ship is unloaded the men on her have fulfilled their contract, and 24 hours after un­ loading the men are entitled to pay off wifh transportation. Although, due to the fact that the New Zealand Victory is op­ erated and owned by the WSA, Coast Guard Headquarters may overrule the Commissioner, but we are going to stay in there and and was out about 13 months. htch. The gang is surely glad to get The crew is backing me a back home. They left their ship -lundred per cent in this trans­ out in Korea where the govern­ portation beef. That is, the Deck ment turned it over to the Japs. _nd Engine • Departments. The Also on the same ship, I have liewards Department, refused to tand by as 1 asked them, and the crew from the Eben Linnell, ill but Steward J. Austin, No. South Atlantic SS Company. •5, walked off the ship demand- This crew has been out a little ng to pay off under mutual conover 11 months, and they, too, ent. are really glad to be "home. The 1 had to ask the men not to ship signed oh on the Atlantic -•ayoff as this was what WSA ind the Company wanted them Joast last August and the boys to do, (pay off under mutual re all happy to learn that they consent), but these cooks and lave this extra $90.00 Repatriamess boys would not stay on the ion Bonus coming to them, in ship. They refused to turn to. ieu of First Class TransportaPAID OFF ion back from out there. After this agreement was LOUD SCr.EAMS reached, I took them all to the They were screaming loud and Commissioner and paid them off ong about the way they were under mutual consent, but I want reated. What was so bad, they to state here and now that if and rought in over 4000 Army and when I do win this transporta­ iavy Personnel oil the Marine tion beef, these seven men that iwallow, along with five repatriwere in the Steward's Department ted crews, three of which were on the New Zealand Victory who MU. They all slept in one hole, flatly refused to stand by till the pproximately 168 men, and our beef was over, and refused to ood SIU men don't like the way work on the ship, have, in my he NMU live, so all in all, I opinion, waived all right to claim know what our SIU Brothers any compensation, which the bal­ had to put up with. ance of the crew might receive. As these two crews won't be The Steward, however, is a paying off until the last of the ?ood Union man. He was willing week, I won't have much to re­ o stick by the crew until 1 had port on at this time. But from hp looks of this disputed overime 1 am going to be a very Coi^fSXABlE \ usy man for the next couple of ays, so in case anybody is lookig for Red Simmons, you will robably find me either in the /aterman SS office or in the V^illiams Dimond office. They re agents for South Atlantic. 1 have just paid off the good ship Richard Henry Lee, a Cal.nar ship. She was out 13 months. Joys, my hat is off to the crew Df this ship. They paid off in this beef straightened out, and 1 good old SIU style. want to commend Brother Austin At this time I want to especial­ as a good Union Brother. ly commend the Stewards De­ As 1 stated, the Gold Coast has partment on this ship. The gal­ picked up a little this week. I ley and messroom were spic and received notice this morning, span. The Steward, James Sweat, July 15, that 1 have two re­ brought her in in good condition. patriated crews coming in on an I have one beef pending on her American President Line ship,! and that is pertaining to the Ar­ the Marine Swallow. I have the' ticles expiring out in China, but crew from the I^ichard W. Dixey, j at this time I have nq report Waterman, She signed on in to make on this. Whatever comes New Orleans last June 10, 1945, of it, I will report to the Log. ill Activities of the CSU are the ame as any other time—still go­ Second Patrolman's ng around giving away free aembership to any and all who Report vant it. This is the only way The past week really has been hey can get members, at the a tough one as the commie ame time crying to Trade Unions stooges of the CSU are trying or financial support. How can they reconcile them- hard to cut us out on this water­ elves to such action while at the front; and to make matters worse ;ame time they spend a goodly our own men are turning down um of money on ruuadliip fares jobs that they really should take, or their organizers, for the pur- especially on U. S. S. vessels. lose of giving out free books? I'd like to remind these Van­ Vhere is the money coming rom? Seamen are asking and. couver Union men that a union f coniTC, can't understand the is only as strong as its member­ ntics of the comies on the wa- ship, or in other words a chain erfront. is as strong as its weakest link— S i, i don't YOU be the weak link. Here it is fellows: It was in the Take these jobs on U. S. S. Ships, -eal newsoaners—the Canadian or some C-SU stooge is going to Government had cleared a cool $100,000,000 on the Park Steam­ take it. ship Co., Ltd., a crown company. Before any union can obtain good conditions it must first have an active membership, men who will organize and stay on the job when conditions are poor. Don't quit, get the crew together, . and then we can obtain these conditions in practically no time at all. And, of course, the shipowners who chartered these ships have made their millions also. But the poor seamen who has to do all the hard work for these (name it yourself) does not make enough for an honest living. He has to work seven days a week The vessel Samuel L. Cobb while at sea and these office stiffs only sit on their backsides which is in port at present, and for 44 hours a week and get good which is the first of the dry car­ go vessels of the American Pa­ pay to boot. cific Steamship Company to hit The seamen have themselves this port, is truly a model vessel and the CSU to thank for the and is the last word in coopera­ lousy conditions under which they tion. The deck delegate reported work on these Park ships. Take a good crew, particularly the Stewards Dept., and states that the Chief Steward is one in a million and puts up the best of chow. From all indications they are a happy crew from the Skip­ per right down, there should be no beefs on this wagon. Midland Trend Is To Seafarers By FRED FARNEN DETROIT—We are still mak­ ing every effort to organize the Midland boats on the Lakes. So far the general trend of opinion of the men we already have on these ships are that the SIU will win unanimously when this elec­ tion comes up. We are unable at present to give the dates as to when these ships will be voted. We have petitioned the NLRB for an election. The owners of these ships are following the usual procedure and are making every effort to stall the election. This is one of their well-known tricks to wait until'fall when the ships arc ready for the lay-up, and the interest of the crew as far as wages and conditions 'is not at a peak. The SIU, Great Lakes District is circulating a new.spaper ar­ ticle giving its own members and prospective members a true pic­ ture of the actual set up of the NMU. It is a well-written article and the author apparently knows the score on communistic tactics as they were practiced on the misled members of the NMU. t S. i EIGHT HOUR DAY The eight-hour day has been granted to Great Lake Seamen. It is in effect on all deep water boats. It is in practice on the B. C. Coast too, with the excep­ tion of one of two companies. B. C. Provincial legislation has ordered a shorter work week for all workers within the jurisdic­ tion of the Provincial Govt. A partial forty hour week was awarded by Chief Justice Sloan to B. C. lumber workers along with an increase in take home pay as compensation. Fourteen unions affiliated to the Victoria Trades & Labour Council have been working a forty-hour week for a long time now, the same to a greater ex­ tent affect workers affliated to Vancouver Trades & Labour Council. Forty-hour weeks are being awarded workers in other fields all across the country. The eight-hour day has long been in effect in this Province, and has been made mandatory for all seamen on the Great Lakes., Why should one or two com­ Starting this week, I am send­ panies in B. C. be allowed to be ing Henry Chappel, No. 3729, to ^ the exception to this established replace Charles Meyers in the rule? The eight-hour day must port of Ashtabula. Work there | apply to all seamen within the on Midland has not been pro­ maritime industry in Canada re­ gressing, as satisfactorily as- it gardless of the locality. The SIU' should have, and Chappel should will establish the eight-hour aay bring it back on the beam.,.'' for all seamen in B; C. �f > ; -fc-. -••-••• ,•• THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 26. 1946 Beefs Settled In Jacksonville Paga NsV United Action Beats Company And John Law In Sign On Beef By J. REDDEN By BOB HALL By ERIC UPCHURCH JACKSONVILLE — We have had a little shipping and business in this port in the past week. A payoff on a South Atlantic tub involved quite a few beefs, and it took a few days to get things settled on her. TAMPA—One June 26 I got a put me under a peace bond, but For good reasons, a lot of em­ -"c'sonal reasons, I'd like a hand telephone call from John Hawk, | no luck there either. So li.'i.Hly 1 phasis should be placed on in it. asking me to go to Boca Grande | ordered off the oocit.. and given a bodyguard of two FBI The Teamsters and Chauffers spreading the Southern organi­ and look over the situation on ' men to watch mc. could work on the am'oulance zational drive to include the fu­ drivers, and the independent or­ the SS Ellenor, where he had NO COMPROMISE neral professions, namely: li­ ganizers could work on the ap­ heard conditions weren't so good. censed embalmers, apprentice The HM then tried once more The Company finally came embalmers and ambulance driv­ prentice and licensed embalmers. He said he wanted a full inves­ to have the ship shifted, but we around and saw things our way ers-(funeral homes down South (Licensed embalmers are also re­ tigation and a complete report. beat him to the punch, and by and paid all the beefs but one operate ambulances as a courtesy quired to drive. They, too, could Of all the places in the world the time he reached the vessel, be worked into the Teamsters This involved the making up o and advertisement, as a rule). to get to, Boca Grande takes the the whole crew had alr eady piled and Chauffers.) the Purser's room. We have off. Then the big s.hot really As a forerunner to fact, em­ jake. It is an island, about fortyforwarded this beef to the As­ » 1 «• moaned. The CG came in and sistant Secretary-Treasurer in phasis might be the only thing Last week I wrote a piece about •ive minutes from the mainland, arranged for me to meet with the New York, and we hope it will we would be able to place, be­ a Seafarers dramatic group. Well, .rved by only two ferries dailj'. HM, Masterson, and the CG, but cause- the fascination the profcs be settled soon. what 1 said still goes. Although, As a consequence, it was June I declined as there \/as nothing sion plays upon younger men of­ of course, I am now on the high We al.so have the Coastal Ad­ fers the greatest obstacle. 27 before I was able to reach the for us to discuss. seas, I shall be back one day; .so vocate of the Smith and John­ Monday night, July 15, it island. I went right to the local The pay of an ambulance son outfit in here. She came in looked like Normandy or Anzio eer Joint, and was lucky enoug fronj Canada on a coastwise run driver is very poor, for instance. on D-Day. The Navy sent two I run into the eniiie Deck gan^ and discharged her cargo here Why? Some thrill-crazy kid who crash boats from Tampa, and She had a few beefs, but due to loves to be heroic, and blow a >t the Ellenor. there were guys with guns run­ the fact that she did not pay off siren through crowded streets, be ning all around. On the next day, We discussed the situation, an-. in this Port, we could not do a big shot to the women, etc ..lo/.'ing that the Deck Delegate the CG asked' me to talk with much with the overtime beefs will do this job for nothing if -.d the Bosun went on board to them only, and at the conclusion One of these was the place for given the opportunity. In my alk to the Captain. They asked of the conference, they refused to Electrician's quarters. It seems opinion, it is all artificial and lim about the increase in pay take any action. What a sur­ that over seven months ago they false ego. And the owner uses it .nd overtime, but the Old Man prise! had their rooms changed and to his advantage. old them that he was not interA few days later, however, the were put where the Cooks were isted in these small matters. ME AND MINE Navy brought in a tug, and the supposed to stay. The Deck gang thereupon de­ good ship Ellenor was finally A common remark to the new CHANGE MADE cided that it was poor policy to shifted to the stream, where she applicant is, "The only two high if you have any comments on my sail until these matters were lies right now. The Feds have I took this up with the Com­ salaried people on the place are suggestion, send them in to the thrashed out. Then the fun left, all Mates and Engineers my son and I. If you're looking pany, and showed them where, Editor. Anyway; have walked off the ship, and all started. for a job, we have one. If you're according to the ship's blueprints, STARRING ANDY is quiet on the waterfront. looking for a position, we have the Electricians were in the HUNG UP I sincerely hope to see a play nothing to offer." Yet, one is wrong rooms. The matter has The Bull Line would like to The Skipper asked the been corected, now, for yester­ asked to work wholeheartedly or motion picture produced some­ Stewards Department and the tow the ship to Tampa, and have day the Company informed me for the advancement of the pro­ day on the life of Andrew Black Gang to shift the boat to asked for three FWTs to do the that a change was made and all fession, and at all times to main­ Furuseth. One could not ask for the stream while a new bunch of job, but no one would take the are now in the proper quarters. tain the dignity of said profes­ more colorful material to work sailors were ordered, but this job. with. I would attempt to do this, The few replacements we had sion. How? I ask. they refused to do, and further­ That is the way things stand but feel my amateurish style to make on the ship were made It is largely a family matter, more, they warned the Captain at present, and we were only would not do him justice. A good okay with some help from Tam­ too. The undertaker by whom that if any finks came aboard, able to accomplish this job betitle: "Abraham of the Sea." pa. was employed had a son who there would be a walkout of the Some of the boys aboard the constantly reminded one, in case We've all known men who Stewards and Engine Depart­ THC SIU IS ALliJA-^S ship were from the City of of too much thought on the "po­ were capable of doing great ments. FIRST S Brotherly Love, and they tell sition" angle, that "Me and Dad­ things in creative art, but felt So get the picture of this me that Blackie Cardullo has dy don't give a tinker's dam content to leave it go unnoticed, mighty queen of the seas near turned out to be a poet and who comes or goes, we can run •.'hese are the type we encouiready to sail, alongside of the on­ iged to go ahead, ,bul received ; writer. Here's wishing you luck, the place." ly loading pier in the_ island, and '^ru" of the shoulders for a Blackie, on your new adven­ Again, refer to the above para­ unable to move. Therefore, all ture. I know that you have answer. graph, and allow me to repeat— ships due to load were rerouted plenty of material for it up there. Such a Brother I have in th-. during . the three weeks the how? Not only this, you must Well, that is about all from feel obligated for the favor of •lame of Noel Kaul. To date he Ellenor was tied up. this fair city of sunshine, and your employment. has published one poem on La­ Along about this time, the I do mean sunshine. It hasn't bor. Yet his trunk at his home BIG DOUGH Harbor Master and three Pilots rained in four days now. Maybe •n Minnesota is filled with poetry entered the scene. They were After coming off the T, B. that is a sign things will pick vorthy of production in book crying the blues because the re­ cause of the cooperation of the Robertson, where money flowed up in this port. -orm. Nevertheless, I am sending freely (toward Joe IJdiljack's him some data on Andrew Furu­ routing of ships was preventing MM&P, and the MEBA, plus the dice), I was offered the glorious seth, and asking him to write on them from collecting fees, and support of a few local people. It sum of eighteen dollars a week it. If it is good, and I am sure it like the non-union finks they are, only goes to prove that a united to start. I felt compelled to ask: will be, I'll do my best to see that was all that bothered them. action is hard to beat. Is this 1929, or 1946? that it is published, perhaps in The HM went so far as to warn me that unless we shifted the It is a real challenge, and for 1 this space. ship, he would take matters into his own hands. By "RED" BOULANGER Lakes Extends Organizing Drive SAULTE STE. MARIE, Mich. —I am contacting the Wilson boats, and those of the Midland line as they pass through the locks here. All ships plying be­ tween Lakes Superior and Huron pass through these "Soo" locks, a very vital link in Lakes ship­ ping. I can say with assurance that the men aboard these ves­ sels certainly do enjoy the Sea­ farers Log. The men cannot wait until I get the Logs aboard the ships. And they sure go for what the SIU stands for, and the con­ ditions it is working to accom­ plish. I am making every effort to get to as many boats a day as is pos­ sible. I have quite a few pledge cards right now, and I expect to get more soon. There will be more to report later. The Patrolmen Say... Sticky Fingers he later admitted throwing it This week we paid off the SS John Gibbons, Overlaltes, which had just returned from a two months trip to Poland. Every­ thing went along snfoothly in figuring up the wages and overLime, so we thought we had a cinch and would be able to leave that ship without too much trouble. But that was not to be. over the side. The Captain ha( When we started to--go over the accounts of the slopchest, the men complained that the Purser had jacked up each man's ac­ count by an average of $15.00. The crew asked the Skipper to look into this and so he asked the Purser for the log book. At first, the Purser insisted that he had lost the book, but no alternative then, so he a.sked each man to list his purchases and he agreed amount. to accept thi; Charges have been preferrec" against the Purser, and he will bt tried shortly by the Coast Guard LINES BUZZ We did not know how far he cnuld go, but we wanted the inlorniation for future use, so we iecided to stay ashore and find out exactly how far his author­ ity went. The telephones thei ;tcrted to do a landslide business: dull Line in New York, then the •ompany Agent in Tampa, then he Coast Guard, then Washingcon,' all trying to bring pressure on us. First the HM would "threaten then he would plead; but nothing helped, so the Bull Line sent trouble-shooter Masterson down to fix things. He was very sar­ castic and wanted to know how long we thought we could hold out. By the fifteenth day he knew. The crew members aboard the Gibbons are all good Union men. We would like to take this op­ portunity to thank them one and all for their cooperation in pay­ ing off this ship, and we are •sure the Brothers in hospitals That was the day they calk:' will appreciate their generous in two FBI men, the local Sheriff. : and the gendarmes. They gnashdonation of $30.00. ' ed their teeth, but we had comRay Gonzales mitted no qrime," so their hands Sal Colls were tied. They next tried to Seafarers Give To III Brothers By WM. (CURLY) RENTZ BALTIMORE — Contributions totalling $83.00 received this week from the crews of four ves­ sels in this port enables the Hos­ pital Committee to Us good work, reported John Tairrin, the committee's chairman. Twenty-four dollars came from the crew of the Alexander Lillington, while the men from the SS American Merchant Marine gave $17.00, the SS R. Richter, $26.00 and the SS Franci.sco M. Quinones contributed $16.00. The money was divided among the Brothers in tile hos­ pital, each geltinr '"7 00 kr nersonal expenses. Th" men are Friedo Fondile, Floyd Lilei, Harry Walsh, Moses Ellsworth, Eugene Stewart, Moses iYxumo, Morris, T. R. Carroll, Jeames E. Kelly, E. J. Dellamano, Peter Lopez, Harry Bennett and Charles Dunn. •VI �.: • Till Friday. J«ly rB« SEAFARERS LOG 194C SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS CAMERA RECORD OF AN ISLAND TRIP ^JJuUgVy' MlddlC NantC Of The Richard Lee Crew Pulls Rescue Act On Tulane It looks like the crew of the Tulane Victory missed out on a , nice piece of salvage money, when the Captain refused to pick up a crashed Bristol Wayfarer at sea, after rescuing the survivors. The plane was worth $150,000. Here's the way Deck Delegate Joseph Catatanotto reported the incident: I After enjoying a holiday supjjer prepared by our erstwhile Steward department the fellows [were laying around dreaming of (the senoritas and rum that was awaiting them in Rio, only to be disturbed by the ship's alarm system going off in our ears. On reaching the boat deck one could see what appeared to be a pas­ senger plane circling the ship, apparently in distress. Word came from the bridge to prepare boats one and two for launching, thereby assuring us of the plane's distress. Boat Number One's engine would not start and Number Two's conked out before she hit the water. Our efforts to start the engine were futile and we de­ cided to row as the boats were being lowered away. The plane came in off our stern for a crash landing. The pilot made a beautiful landing as the boat's got away under Norwegian steam. SURVIVORS Boat Number Two was the first to reach them and took one sur­ vivor who turned out to be the Captain of the plane. Boat num­ ber one circled and came in along .the port side of the plane wedg­ ing in between the fuselage and the wing. Picking up the re­ maining four survivors was an easy task. We came alongside and boat number two was picked up first. "She been on the lee side." The old man swung the ship around to put boat number one on the lee and then raising her to take off the .survivors, Everything went off smoothly from the word go, thereby show­ ing one could always rely on an SIU- crew in any emergency. The plane was a new type Bi-kfol "Wayfarer" the first of its kind to be produced. Al­ though there were no passengers aboard, she was designed to carry forty and- was being deliv­ ered to Buenos Aires for regular passenger service. My first though after taking the airmen aboard was salvaging the plane, thinking of the nice piece of change this would in­ volve, but the Old Man had other ;ideas, and $150,000.00 was left to the Deep Sea but it was a good thought anyj|ow. All hands roundly thanked by ^ the ship's officers for their fine performance and obediendfe to all commands during the rescue Being a report on the Rich­ ard Henry Lee. a Calmar scow, which is more commonly known as the - Richard Hungry Lee among this crew. Report cov­ ers the tenth voyage, which started June I. 1945, and end­ ed on July 9, 1946. Contained also are some slight congratu­ lations. Finks & Jinks; they would not pay us the money we would get off in Shanghai. The motion was voted on with­ out opposition. The Consul then sent a cable to Washington. The answer came back—No.! Wc decided then to do only necessary work until we hit the dock and 24 hours later would shut the plant, down. When the time finally came we found out we had five phonies in the Deck Dept., two in the Black Cang, and all but two in the Stewards Dept. Naturally, we couldn't stage it, thanks to a swell crew of phonies. When our 12 month articles expired in Shanghai, the Amer­ ican Consul informed us that we were not forced to stay aboard the ship and could get off and go back as passengers. We then Liberty Ship Carried held a meeting of both officers and crew membei's and decided Bosun, Bosun's Mate that if we got our transportation The Chief Mate was the Bosun money from Shanghai to Frisco on this trip and the Bosun just we would stay on the ship and a Bosun's Mate, more commonly take her back to the States. If known as the crow's Mate. (Ed. Note: Not to be confused with cJrow Bait.) ^^^ho Said Capt. Bligh Turned His Book In? J, 4 t. Captain Thomas P. Winduyer, who is more commonly known as Capt. Bligh among the crew, lived up to his nickname. At one time when our 12-month articles were about to expire the Captain refused to go ashore and find out what we could do about get­ ting off the ship. When he was informed that he was not taking care of his job, his reply was, and we quote: "What are you trying to do, start mutiny on this here ship. I'll go back there and put that there flag upside down and get that there destroyer alongside." On another occasion when we had been out of coffee for 10 days and flour for two weeks, we These pictures were snapped by Brother Butterfield «n a recent run to the Virgin Islands. Top: Some passengers watch the 'Tjirdie," while the Chief Mate at left dodges sea gulls during a boat drill. Above: The palms sway gently in front of a church in'St. Thomas. Left: No trip is complete without one of these — a local what-it-says-on-thedoor. Below: This is the inter­ ior. ' Brother Butterfied says it's exactly how it locked to him after two drinks. X X CjuESS WMAT we rtAVe / •TbMlSHT / were forced to cat corn bread three times a day and drink tea. At the time we were anchored over in Shanghai, and when the Captain was asked why he hadn't sent in the Steward's requisi­ tions, his reply was, and we quote again: "This here ship has plenty of stores." Appropriate Thanks To Sundry So-and-So's When the Department Delegales went ashore at Shanghai and explained to the company agent and the Consul our drastic need for food and other necessi­ ties, they had the Stewards Dele­ gate make out a requisition and brought the stores out to the ship immediately. And did the Old Man blow his top. Thanks to Steward Sw"eat for . ' • * {Continued on Page 11) I �Pridsr. July 28. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Ele^ Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings ALCOA MASTER. May 11— Chairman and secretary not noted). Minutes of previous meeting accepted. All beefs are lo be settled and repairs made before payoff; new crew nof to be signed on until then. Good and Welfare: Motion carried calling for new water cooler for crew's mess. Each delegate to contact Patrolman to see if linen money can be collected for two weeks. Check fans and install additional one in crew's mess, also a toaster and coffee pot. Increased linen supply. Other needs are: new motor for water cooler; fans; mirrors for unlicensed personnel's wash­ room; screens for crew's mess and fo'csles, and cot^. Repairs necessary in crew's quarters and in heads. XXX messrooms. Steward asks for cooperation in keeping mess clean. All fo'csles and heads need painting. Delegate to con­ sult Captain for time. Gear in galley should be properly se­ cured in rough weather to pre­ vent noise of moving objects from interfering with crew's sleep. Each department to take laundry for a week. Radio is out of order but "Sparks" is fixing it. There is an inade­ quate supply of food (desserts, greens, etc.) aboard. Steward asks that someone go over sup­ plies and make suggestions. Following committee elected for this purpose; Brother's Goidfiftger.' Gerard and Harvcry. All hands are to see Carpenter about keys for their fo'csles. XXX GIs Praise Grimm For His Baking To Oscar Grimm, SIU Cook & Baker aboard the Claymont Vic­ tory came the following tribute in the Daily Roll, GI publication aboard the ship during the trip from Le Havre to New York: "BON BOULANGER" "Our baker, Oscar Grimm, who is a native of Switzerland, has been baking on troop ships since the war began as he also did in the last war. Oscar was on the SS Robert Moore, which was tor­ pedoed on May 21, 1941 in the south Atlantic. This was the first ship torpedoed in this war. (Not the first experience of this kind for Oscar.) 48 people were aboard, headed for Capetown, South Africa. Oscar spent two weeks in a lifeboat, in frightful weather and was rescued by a British ship, and was taken to Capetown. Two weeks more of near starvation followed and fin­ ally was returned to Boston on an American vessel. Oscar not satisfied with nearly losing his life and starving returned to Troop Ships and is still baking excellent pies and cakes for the GIs. Oscar is a great narrator and has kept all of us interested with his magnificent ancedotes of the sea; not forgetting either his fatherly advice and kindly treat­ ment of the EM'S in all respects. Well, Oscar is always going to roam the sea and wars, ship­ wrecks, and consolidated messes and other discouragements are not going to stop him. The "Daily" Roll" wishes you Bon Chance Oscar." XXX JOSEPH I. KEMP. May 26— Chairman Bill Silva; Secretary Joseph A. Caldeira. Motion carried: thai ship favors 44 hour week with overtime for all work and watches after noon Saturday and all day Sunclay and holidays. Chairmen read Uiiiou paiiiphlel. "Here's How. Brother." including section and article on drunkenness in port and at payoff. Everyone iS' to wait for settlement of disputed overtime. Good and Welfare: List things to be done before Cattle and Clothes new crew signs on: coffee pot Don't Mix In Laundry and hot plate for mess; radio If there's anything the crew fans, lockers and fo'csle doors of the SS Spartanberg can't need repairs; new wringer for stand, it's the laundry smelling laundry; full-length lockers for like a stall. all quarters; and messroom It's not that the crewmen have painted. Fresh cigarettes for slop chest, sufficient and as­ anything against the Cattlemen sorted sizes of clothing, gum aboard the vessel, in fact, it's and candy. Meat boxes and dry quite the contrary. But when the stores to be checked. Crew to animal handlers use the laundry leave quarters in good shape at at the same time as the crew, it sort of weakens the effect of payoff. even a strong soap. XXX So the crew got the bull by the T. J.-MCCARTHY. June 23— horns at a recent meeting, and Chairman Sloan; Secretary it was decided that the Ca'ctleRagsdale. Delegates made re­ men would use the laundry on ports on various beefs handles Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes­ last week. Motions carried: days, while the crew sudsied their that Delegates see Steward on gear the remainder of the week. suggestion of duties for Utility XXX man forward; that the Dele­ CECIL W. BEAN. March 23 gates record of each man's —Chairman Viclor Melazoo; standing be an open book if Secretary Paul Nagy. Beef up any doubt arises. The crew is again in regards to coffee and to wait until ship is tied up at cigarette butts cluttering messdock before leaving ship. Good hall and deck,, leaving dirty and Welfare: Motions were cups around, putting feet on carried urging Delegate to see chairs. Motion carried: to hold about new buckets for washing a meeting of all departments clothes; to put blackboard at every Sunday at 1:00 p. m. gangway stating sailing time. Fine of $1.00 to be imposed on This motion was tabled. those not attending. Full dele­ gates' reports to be made, or XXX be on hand, at last meeting be­ GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE. fore arrival. Good and' Welfare: April 24 — Chairman Carl Navy mess turned into recrea­ Wamsley; Secretary Charles tion room and will be kept clean Dix. Delegates made their re­ by one man of each depart­ ports. Motion passed to call ment* alternating, weekly. two meetings, to be held when­ XXX ever necessary. Two copies of CECIL N. BEAN. June 16— minutes to be made up. one Chairman Fred Bruce; Secre­ posted on the board, the other tary Paul W. Nagy. No over­ sent to the Union. Good and time beefs. Motion carried: Welfare: Inquiry on lack of that Delegates have full report buckets. Steward says that there are enough to go around. ready before arriving in Port. Good and Welfare: dirty messCarpenter to make a box for the ship's library. Garbage hall at night—all hands asked to cooperate in keeping it clean. should not be piled against the 'midships house, but dumped Motion passed to have crew farther aft along the deck. Last leave glasses in mess instead of standby on watch to clean taking them into fo'csles. ^Hungry' Is Middle Name Of Richard H. Lee (Continued from Page 10) the lack of stores. He would not requisition them, and when he was forced to the Captain would scratch them out. Thanks to Chief Cook Theo­ dore Smith, our daily diet con­ sisted of approximately two pounds of grease, plus a few other minor items. Sincere thanks, however, to Brother Harry Collins for his swell baking, which was the only thing that kept the crew alive. Plate Was Caught With Pants Down We also paid off with a few beefs because the payoff was taken care of by two capable Pa­ trolmen, Red Simmons and Ed Teague. The Mate tried to pull a fast one—not turning in the disputed overtime, but was caught and we got it all. Incidentally, the whole crew paid off under protest because the good old Calmar line didn't pay out month's extra wages for the voyage being extended be­ yond the agreement. Well, Brothers, for those' who may follow, put the wheel hard oyer and steer clear of: Bosun James J. Richards, Chief Mate H. W. Harrison, Capt. Thomas P. Vinduzer, Chief Cook Theodore -fenith and Steward James Sweat. We also heard rumors that Cap­ tain and Chief Mate were office boys together in the Calmar of­ fices in peacetime. Also that the Chief Cook is trying to get a port steward's job with the com­ pany. (Editor's Note: The names of the three men who wrote this report are being withheld at their request because two of the three plan to sit for their tickets after the payoff.) S3i- •'U JOUR UNION HALLS YOUft FRCPERTV'. KEEP EMASCLEAN AS iOU WOULD YOUR OWN RoOM. PROP Burrs,cHBwittsGun, RUBBISH,ere. INTO RecePTACLSS PROVIP6P fofZ IMEM. CUT AND RUN By HANK Well, \vliile we, the forgotten heroic Merchant Seamen are now undemoncratically and unbelievably chained under the merry dic­ tatorship of the Coast Guard, which no doubt makes Westbrook Pogler and the shipowners so happy they could cry with joy and sleep nights easier, we're turning to on another one of our halfbaked columns. . . . Brother Jerry E. Cannon blew into town for a short visit to see if any shipmates were around. Jerry, fresh from th'-ee Army years in Africa, etc., passed along his address to us in case any of his pals want to say hullo again. Let us know. X X X X Brother Padre Garafoldi and "Red" Hanock just got in from the romantic and furious land of Curacao on the Morgan lug. SS Farrolon. Their visit involved conversational romance, harmless drinking, jealousy and poetic justice. The first day ihey were ashore the curious Curacao senoritas bought them drinks in appreciation, after hungrily and perhaps sentiment­ ally digesting the mast-high yarns they were getting from the boys. However, the barnacle bar-fly B-boys. otherwise known as landlubbing pilots (little tots and grand-dads, they are in all the worldly ports in tribute to Good Time Joes, the Merchant Seamen) became so jealous that they blew their foreign tops about this beef and gave some of the crew a disputed work-out v/ith iwo-by-fours. Next trip will be better, tellasi X X X X — Meet Seafarer Blackie Lloyd Gardner; He's a big guy and like most of us has had perhaps a thousand nights of humorous and dangerous adventures. One time in Florida, Blackie walked into a ba.'- full of Navy sailors and their pin-ups and dared any of them to fight him. Not a canary peeped. Another time in a Mobile cafe full of NMU stiffs and two calm SIU and SUP brothers, Blackie walked in, ordered his merry drink, then shouted happily enough, "God Bless America and the SIU." Nobody turned to in dumping our good old Blackie Gardner. Well, Blackie, may Time, salted OT lu'i:, splice many more happy incidents for you, indeed! X X X X We're wondering if that Gulfer oldtimer. Woodrow Tomlinson. nicknamed "Streamline" because he's a big man indeed, has been out there on the West Coast since February of this year? , . . The Merry Callahans just came in recently from a ;rip down the islands. Buddy is using horse sense right now vrhile Warren is flying kits and fishing in his week-ends! ... "Red" J. Whitten grabbed a ship headed for Denmark . . . While Pete King. Mickey Moran. Bob Bunce, Bob Kennedy and Bob Porter are in town right now. our shipmate. Salvatore Frank, is on a ship for the Far East. When .they ask you how our Brook­ lyn Dodgers are doing, tell them they're losing games just to let the other teams catch up for a change! X X X X From our pal, Buck Stephens down in New Orleans, we re­ ceived the following tribute: Peggy and Josie of the staff in the Council Club certainly are doing a swell job looking after our less fojtunate Seafarers. Their newest helping hand is a bean pot on. the bar for the boys in the Hospital. When the more fortunate brothers have some loose change in their pockets they give the bean pot a merry ring, indeed. On Saturdays the girls empty the pot and distribute the worthy dough lo the boys on Sunday. Well, fellas, when you're in New Orleans, remember the girls and their swell hearts. A few pairs of nylons will gladden their unforgetting hearts, indeed. (Continued on Page 13) -• �pridar> July 26, 1946 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Coast Giiard Units Still Frame Trials Dear Editors A lot of members think the Coast Guard hearing units are just about finished, but don't be fooled, they are still g>>ing strong. I had the experience uf fiiiding that out. I received a letter from them on the third of the month, instructing me to get in^^ touch with them as soon as pos­ tive service and who're now sible. I reported up there yes­ basking in the glory of the real terday to see what the score was fighting Coast Guardsmen. Anyway, he pulled my papers and I was told that they wanted to; hear me on a case that hap­ for a month and put me on pro­ pened last August. So I went up bation for a year and then he to the hall and got Joe Goggin started telling me what a break to represent nie and wc took it he was giving me, and that if I up with them. Well, it boiled ever went before him again he ddwn to this. They had three was going to revoke my papers charges against me and the main for good. I guess he's one of one was failure to join a vessel those guys who figure that sea­ men are going to stand for the in a foreign port. Although they had nothing to hearing units forever. I would also like to mention go by except a copy of the of­ here that Joe Goggin did a ficial log, they decided it was swell job of representing me. The enough. I tried to explain that way he put up the case, the there was no sailing board post­ ed on the ship when I went charges would have been drop­ ashore and that the ship wasn't ped if fairness had been the rule supposed to leave until after 8 there instead of the exception. a. m. But she left two hours Theodore W. Papioski earlier; consequently, I missed it. Well, right away the guy that was hearing the case (Lieut. THE BEST SEAMEN Comdr. Hicken) starts telling us OF ALL COME TO about when he was going to sea SAN JUAN HALL he was on the South American run for eight years, and in all Dear Editor: that time oftly one man ever I would like to make a com­ missed the ship. ment on the SIU Hall ih Ban But, said he, in those days Juan. It is one of the best-rUns I they had real sailors. He said have had the pleasure of going that if a man knew a ship was going to sail he would be there into. Under the capable hands of hours ahead of time ready to go a typical SIU Agent, Bud Ray, to work. Then he went on rav­ it's no wonder. He has a good ing about the money it costs a word for every SlU man and is company every time a man strictly on the ball in all disputes misses a ship. Well, all that happened up to and beefs that enter his port. He this point wasn't too bad but is trying now to get things done .then he starts telling me that in the port for the benefit of our I'm not a good citizen and that Union. Say, Ed, can't we give the hall people like me disgraced the here a better bit of cooperation. American flag in foreign ports by getting drunk ashore. Now, of This is a strategic spot during all the charges he had against a strike. The men here need a me none of them were for being few things, such as a filing cab­ drunk, and as a matter of fact, I inet and our white caps. We never was charged with being should be able to .send down a drunk on any ship. Even if I was gross or so, just to have in case a gashound, what I do ashore is of trouble. Ray also needs a Pa­ trolman very badly, as he is cov­ my own bu.siness. Now as far as me being a good ering the whole island by him­ citizen goes, I would like to self. I was surprised at the meet­ say that I risked my neck for ing held on July 3, 1946, at the .splendid attendance, not only of men on the beach, but of men on /WA&T ti-tefte the ships in port. All men who Yortof MAMTWe ^ veAj-wiPERS; could come were there, and gave a good example of union coopera­ tion on all beefs. I would like to see the members try to go to all meetings while in ports where we have branches. Well, Ed, I guess I have said enough. But I felt as though I had to say something about a hall like this one. I would like to see this in print soon in the Log to acquaint membership as to facts about the Hall in San Juan. We my country by sailing ships should be able to build a new through the entire war and that's one here soon. Then we can all a- lot more than Commander come down for a rest where the Hicken can say. I have found most beautiful gals in the world out that the only thing he sailed are waiting with open arms for during the war was an LMD everyone. (Large Mahogany Desk). He's S. L. Woodruff. one of the many officers of the (Editor's note: Rest, that is?) Coast Guard who neVfet saw ac­ Trouble Dogs The Grout But She's Still Pitching Log - A - Rhythms Sad Tale By LOUIS J. HEITZLER She was an old Calmar scow. First thing I noticed was the lousy chow. Soon after we had departed Was when all the trouble started. Now the Steward didn't give a damn. All he fed was corned beef, lamb and lamb. A new Bosun the Mate wouldseek. For he had a new one every week. The last Bosun was just a young snot, A first-tripper who couldn't tie Dear Editor: a square knot. I am forwarding you a picture of our Chief Mate of the Oh yes! The Captain always had pood ship SS Grout, hoping that you can find space in our good his way. paper so that the other Brothers can look at a damn swell mate. Fire and boat drill every other As Ship's Delegate I am speaking for the whole crew. Thank­ day. ing you for your service. A. (Blackie) Bankston Such navigation you never did DELEGATE TELLS OF EVENTFUL see. The Mates were Mates yet to be. TRIP SHIP MADE TO BORDEAUX A good seamen will never sail times with two-thirds of a load Aboard a ship with Captain Dear Editor: of coal for France. Gayle. Just a few lines to let you The vessel was just run to Brothers knows how things are death during the war. She just DEAR BROTHERS: going on one of these old dis­ couldn't make it anymore. We pute Rust Pots (Libertys), now stayed in Bordeaux two months WHY DON'T YOU getting the L. P. cylinder re- WRITE THE LOG that they are using it as it should boi-ed, and that is a long time in have been used before. To carry one port. No ship has ever stay­ Here's a chafice to do a little cargo and nothing but cargo. ed one week without a lot of loggin' of your own, only no­ Maybe we can make a trip now logging, killing, and jailing. But body is going to get hurt by it. without coming in with troops, we made a record. None of it. In fact, the 62,000 Seafarers and and a hell of a lot of beefs for And thanks to Captain Hunter, a countless other readers who the shoreside Delegates. captain you'd like to pa.ss a sea read these pages every week The Tort Steward came aboard buoy with. The rest of the of­ will probably eat it up. They with a WSA man and a couple of ficers were okay, except the Ch. want to know what you and packing house buyers, who Engineer, a Simon Legree named your shipmates are doing, bought all the good food stuffs Mike Petit. He gave us the only thinking and saying. that was aboard for the troops trouble until the Captain had a Pictures, poems, stories, let­ they didn't bring back last trip. talk with him. And we are go­ ters make good Log material. Well, Brothers, you knov^ what ing to refer him to the Hall when Ideas for Union action, or happened to the rest of it. Into we get in. trouble-saving tips for your the crews' boxes it was thrown, So, Brothers, I felt good to Brothers—send 'em in. No matter how often it is after it had been left out all day. know I belong to a good Union, We were lucky enough to go to the SIU — the only seamens S2iid, Seafarers and ships— Pensacola. Everything was rot­ Union. The Port Captain of the ten when we got there. The WSA said that this was the best Delegates got the Captain; he crew that ever came to Bor­ said he wasn't going anywhere deaux. The other ships had either. Well, Eirothei-s, we got trouble the fii'st few days. We fresh stuff and plenty of it. And had a few oldtimers who showed we want to thank Brother F. D. the Frenchmen how to drink Lynum for his untiring efforts to wine all day, and make it back bum food off every ship that on board even if on all fours. came into the Port of Bordeaux, So, until we hit port, on to a France, which we pulled into bigger and stronger SIU. after breaking down two ot three A. Banksioii, .. CAPTAIN ZEIDLER GETS A SALUTE FROM HIS CREW Dear Editor: The crew of the George Wash­ ington has just finished a very pleasant assignment for more than three trips aboard this ship. Some homesteaded even longer, but the .ship has been sold and we must return from it to reship. The ship was d Robin Line-op­ erated ship, owned by the WiSA. There was nothing unusual about the ship itself or the crew. It was just a plain old tramp, but the main reason for liking the ship was the Skipper> whbih We dub­ A, ii'a'v.j bed "the smiling Dutchman." Whenever any trouble arose you were cei'tain to get a square deal from Captain George Zeidler. He was hot a softie, far from it, and when WSA or any finks tried to dOublecross him it was just too bad. He has been sailing since 1908 and had been a mem­ ber of the SUP. He is now a member of the MMP. The Captain took a personal interest in his men's welfare, no matter whether it was a small or large beef that came up. He saw to it that men had their share of overtime, but allowed no hogs. We can safely say that there is hot a mait^Ven a bad orie^who p«os.i>Bty /N whdre they go, and what they do. their laughs and their beefs —are news. So, whaddya say? Let's Logitl has sailed with him who could or would say anything against him," If all the company skippers would do the same, there would be no trouble keeping ships clean and in good condition. Captain Zeidler, we salute you. The Crew P. S.: Captain Zeidler prob­ ably will be getting another ship, a G-2 or d G-3 With the Robin �I TEE SE APAREis 10 G Friday. July 26. 1346 Hutch. Gives Waitress Tip, Gets Bad One At The Track I IS I REAL MASTER MAKES AYCOCK A TRIM SHIP ; Dear Editor: In these days of universal beefs against bucko skippers and would bo Capt. Blighs, it gives Dear Editor: The follQwing is a word-by-word and eye-by-eye account of a us, the crew of the Charles Brant­ little drama which actually took place in the New York Hall with ley, much pleasure to be able Bedyrobber Hutchins and Henry Trick as the principal characters. to state that the master of this ship, Capt. Martin G. Hansen, Hutchins; "Hello, Henry. Hi ya." has the confidence of us all. Henry: "Oh, hello, Bellyrobber." There are no phoney heroics Hutchins: "Whadd'ya say to a friendly bottle of beer?" or gold braid about him, just a Henry: "You know me, kid. Let's go." plain seaman who knows his own Well, from here on in we saw the rest. job and expects everyone else Old Bellyrobber bought the first drink, and then Henry said, to know theirs. If you do, you ''Let's have another." "Okay," says Hutch (as if he's the guy to never hear a peep out of him ever refuse a free one!) from one voyage to another, and Well, a fiiend of Hutch's you can rely on him to go to comes along. "Sit down. Bill. bat f^r you if you run into Meet a friend of mine—Henry. trouble. If you don't or if you Henry, this is Bill." come- aboard for a free ride. Henry: "Have a drink, Bill." Brother look out for squalls— "Yeah. Sure," says Bill. "I'll and I mean squalls! have a sandwich too." He has been Master of this ship Well, to make a long story for just on three years, and short, several of Hutch's friends many of us have been four, five, accidentally wandered into this and six voyages with him be­ grog joint. After the first drink cause we know that we could go he bought. Old Bellyrobbcr's a lot further and fare a great pockets developed a rare sick­ deal worse. ness of the pockets bettei- known He is Danish-American and a.< "Lockjaw," or otherwise referred to as "Scotch Cramp." this trip we put into Copen­ Naturally, poor Henry got stuck for the tab, which amounted hagen and he was able to see his to over ten dollars by the time Hutch and his friends had finished folks after a 20-year absence; in fr- eloading. Of course, Hutch took care of the tip. Yes, sir. Hutch fact we got quite a big kick in ga e the Waitress a nice large tip of the hat on the way out! He seeing the Skipper's brother, a had a better day with Henry than he'd had at Monmouth Park a civilian, go over the side in the sJiort while previously. old man's uniform top-coat, as At the track, it cost Hutch 80 bucks. With Henry, it cost exactly those of us who know him, would 30 cents! And he got a bellyfull of beer and sandwiches, too! have bet dollars to doughnuts Incidentally, old Bellyrobber is going to be married on July that he didn't even own one! 28di. Everybody with cabbage is invited. Any of you guys who know Joe Grimes /our job, and fancy taking a slow rid Liberty where there is never any trouble and is skippered by a SEAGOING PRIVATE THE UNION MAKES real seaman, just wait till you see the Charlie B. Aycock, Mis­ A SHIP ALMOST STILL FINDS SIU sissippi Co., go on the board and A HOME AT SEA TCPS IN UNIONS grab her—^you will not regret it. For and on behalf of the crew, Dear Editor: Dear. Editor: Jack (Aussie) Shrimpton Please send the Log to my I thought that I would write the Log to comment on how swell home address. That way, some­ a paper it is. I was a temporary time when I drop around to see FORT WINNEBAGO member of the Great Lakes for my folks at home I can catch up STORY INTERESTS a time. Sadly enough I was drafted into the Army. I have on my reading. The way it is SUP MEMBER been receiving the Log for the now, hedge-hopping around I Dear Editor: last year or so and I have always miss about half of them. I am a member of the Deck been proud of the Seafarers, even gang aboard the Fort Winnebago, I would like to give thanks to though I never had a full mem­ en route to Texas. We saw the Dur fine Brotherhood of the SIU bership. Some day I hope to, copy of the Log of Friday, Juh for pulling together and making though. 12, 1946, containing a write-up living conditions on .SIU ships I wish to thank you for sending on this ship. ^ood enough so that a man can me the Log. Enclosed is a dollar I would like to have a copy ol almost call one a home. whicli might help the SIU in 'his issue sent to my homo adI have been on this one ship Iress, if possible, and also get or some way. If at all possible I would like to have the Great the Coastal Mariner, for eight your mailing list. I am an SUF Lakes Seafarer sent to me. I months and don't remember the man, and have been reading yo-j: Deck Department having a single paper with interest for some timi would really appreciate it. Pvt. Kenneth Zeni 'oeef. So let's keep up the good now whenever I have comt Editor's Note; The Great Lakes work, one for all and all for one across it. Walter Paas Seafarer is no longer being and build a strong Union. 'Editor: Your requests have been published. John Harrison Hicks taken care of). NUMBER PICKET SQUADS, BROTHER SAYS I suggest that in any future job action or strike, that squads bo chosen and given a number. The squads number and place of picketing should be posted daily in the Hall. The number would give better recognition of squads. I also think the Dispatcher should have a "mike," so that the Brothers wouldn't have to crowd the desk to hear jobs called. Stuart E. Anderson Pac. 210 £ Strike Committee Explains According to the Strike Preparations Committee, a system such as suggested by Brother Anderson is used during 9 general strike. The plan followed during the recent CMU beef - • v/as to give the Brothers" credit for their picketing duty. The Dispatcher has a "mike," and he uses it when the Hall is crowded and noisy. SCHOOL FOR FUTURE ABs What I am about to propose you have probably heard be- fore, but here goes. I think that you should have a knot-tying ' ' .school for future ABs. It would certainly help out a lot. A few of the Bosuns who are on the beach could be the teachers. Marion Kirtley Book No, 35754 Btefs Have Had Priority The question of the upgrading school has been on the agenda for some time. Plans for the school have been formu­ lated, Only the urgency of the great number of recent beefs which have required all the Union's energies has prevented the .matter from getting action. CUT and RUN (Continued from Page II) In various ports the following brothers may still be an­ chored: In New York: Victor Shavroff, Orville Payne. Thomas Richardson, Charles Connors. Charles Henry. A. O'Quendo. Basilio Estrella. Antonio Gonzales. Clarence Yearwood. Bulton . Frazer, Manule Landron, Samuel Ford, Esteban Cruz. Victor Silva. Luigi aGllo. Cecil Leader. Finn Schefstad, Adolph Swenson. Alberto Santiago, G. Saucer, and James K-^uvardas. S. S. J, t In Baltimore: Lloyd King, J. M. Prohownik, JaJmes Antoniade, Eibert Hogge, W. P. Adlam, Preston Sammie Smith, Joe Buzalewski, Alfred Ball, Henry Mathers, Carl Bush, E. A. Edwarri.s, Carl Axelsen, and Hans Schwarz ... In Norfolk: James Cobb, Vernon L.. Hopkins and Erwin Allen. i. i. i t Manuel Cotty just tame back from a Puerto Rican trip . . . Stanley Cieslak was up in Boston in June . . . T. N. Hutchins and Roy Clark may still be in Galveston . . , Ricardo Garcia probably left New York for Spain recently . . . And last, but not least, we notice that our pal. Eddie Grzegozewski, who lives in Philly, not far from Allegheny Avenue and the waterfront, is r-till sailing around. Come on up here and say hullo. Eddie! Brother McGilUcuddy Is Quitting Sea—Mrs. McGillicuddy Says Solr Dear Editor: Just a few lines to let you know that, every thing is going okay here on board the Philip F. Thomas. We had our first shipboard meeting last night, and let me tell you that it was very sucee.ssful. You could not have kept th6 men away even if you stood at the door will: a base ball bat. A lot of petty beefs were straightened out that will mean a bettor trip and better Union ship. I must say that this crew we have on board are 100 per cent okay and that is saying a lot when you have a mixed crew like we have, half of them are from Philadelphia, and half from New York. Speaking about Philadelphia, I ,:must say that Brother Trues• dale; really givef5 you service, atid I don't ia«an >; eoiwerr sation service. It's old Brother Red in person. We stored the ship in New York and when "we got to Phila­ delphia we had a personal visit from our old friend, who at one time, by "the way, on this ship's first trip, was Bosun and then Third Mate. He asked me if I had received my watermelons or cantaloupes at N. Y. I told him that I had not. Well it wasn't two hours later that a truck pull­ ed up at the dock with 20 water­ melons and two crates of canta­ loupe. Talk about action. Also the two refrigerators were not working in the mess rooms so Brother Truesdale got on the phone and contacted the Port Captain at Philadelphia. The sarpe occurence all over again. The boxes were repaired and evqry one was happy again. Also, .; he.1 had a little-talk to my «nd, utility men, which really helped 100 per cent. Not that they are bad boys but just young fellows. We have a couple of boys pn here who were formally NMU but -after sailing on our .ships they cannot understand how they could of put up with that phony outfit so long. They are SIU 100 per cent. • Well, rafter two and one-half years-as-Steward on -this wagon and being very proud to have had the privilege of belonging to such a great combination as the SIU for four years I must con­ fess that I am quitting the old sea. A request by Mrs. McGilli­ cuddy. It has been a pleasure sailing with all the boys I have come in contact with in the last four years. I wish you would say hel­ lo to all the boys for me through the Log. as that is the only way that I will be able to do it. I was sorry to read in tlie Log about the death of Tommy Keavins in LaRochelle, France. Tom­ my was a utility for me about a year and one-half ago and a very good one, as our ship and cargo is going to France and only about 60 miles or so from LaRochelle I will be glad to go to the ceme­ tery there and" see if I can't get a fey/ flovers for Tommy's grave. This would be a good suggestion for othei- crews calling at that port, at Tommy was a great Un­ ion and SIU man. I remember during* the invasion of F'rance, we met a couple of men from NMU ships and Tommy really went to work on them. Before he was through they., were all ready to turn in there NMU books. I found out later they did. In closing, I would like to thank all the boys in the NewYork, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other union halls for all _ they have done for me, especial­ ly the Patrolman. Say hello to Brothers Hart, and Fisher, I wiH drop by the hall and say hello before I board that train for Con­ necticut. If any of the boys get r.; up to Hartford, Conn., tell them to drop in and say heRo. "Hie name is in the phone book. Francis E. McGillicuddy* Steward �THE SEAFARERS LOG 76 Fourteen Friday, July 26, 1946 WO Operators Sign 'Best Ever' Contract (Continued from Page 1) .x IS. $17.50 will reecive retroactive in­ creases from June 15, 1946. This means that any men who have sailed with Waterman or Mississippi reueiilly have some cabbage coming. Signing of the contracts meant the immediate release of several ships in ports all along the At'dantic and Gulf coasts. The ships had ben tied up by sopntaneous walkoffs in protest of stalling of ^the operators. after word of the settlement reached the branch tliere. The John B. Waterman was to sail from Bush Terminal; Brook lyn, for Shanghai tomorrow, and men were expected to board other aWterman and Mississippi ships at Philadelphia, Norfolk Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and Port Arthur. The break in the long, niggeling negotiation sessions came unexpectedly. The sessions con­ cluded at 1:30 p. m. today; they were scheduled to be resumed at 5 p. m. About 3 p. m., L. A. ] VESSELS SAIL Parks, Director of the Atlantic Two vessels in oMbile were 6 Gulf Operators Association, • manned and sailed two hours and biggest stumbling block in the negotiations, notified the De­ partment of Labor conciliators that the operators were not pre­ pared to met any more that day. SOME ACTION When this announcement was made by Parks, Charles Logan, labor relations director for the lines, got in touch with the Un­ ion's negotiating committee. "Look," he said. "I can see wheer all of this stalling never is going to bring about an agree­ ment. I'm ready to talk turkey." Logan came over to the SIU Hall at 5:30 p. m. Within an hour the newly-typed agreement had been signed by Logan, the ne­ gotiating committee members and the Department of Labor men. Logan was ready to go. Before he did, he also signed a memorandum agreement which requests the WSA to approve the agreement fur vessels under WSA. It ' stipulates, however, that regardless of WSA action the agreement betwen the Union and the two companies shall stand. by the Wage tSabilization Board or some other agency. In addi­ tion, it sets the pattern for other contracts. j; Commenting on the nev/ agree­ ments, Hawk said: "The forthright action of Logan shows us where we stand. Due to the machinations of L. A. Parks and A. V. Cherbonnier, there have been bad relations be­ tween the companies and the Union. Wijji Logan at the labor relations wheel for Waterman and Mississippi,I feel sure we can look forward to improved re­ lations with these companies." The text of the agreement fol­ lows: A VICTORY It further states that the agree­ ment is not subject to approval by any Government agency. That is a signal victory for the SIU in itself, for it. means that the contract can't be screwed up Agreement Between Seafarers, And Waterman, Mississippi Cos. ; The wage scales and overtime rate and addendum thereto now presently in the contract between Seafarers International Union and the Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration covering freight ships are hereby canceled and the wage scales and overtime rates set forth herein shall be substituted. All other terms and conditions of the existing agreements ex­ cept as herein amended shall continue in full force and effect pending completion of negotia­ tions to amend the general rules and working rules. Overtime to be paid to all mem­ bers of the Stewards Department on Sundays and Holidays at sea. No member of the Stewards De­ partment to be laid off in port or • at sea on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. OVERTIME RATES The overtime rate for un­ licensed personnel receiving less than $200.00 per month shall be $1.00 per hour. All ratings re­ ceiving $200.00 or more per month, the overtime rate shall be $1.25 per hour. To reduce the straight time, work week in port from 44 to 40 hours per week and pay overtime tor work performed in excess of ^40 hours per week; for the pur­ pose of this paragraph Saturday and Sunday in port shall be overtime days. Pay overtime at sea for all hours in excess of 48 hours each week to all unlicensed personnel whose basic work week is 56 .hours or more; for the purpose of this paragraph Sunday at sea shall be considered the overtime day and all work performed on Sunday shall be paid for at the overtime rate. I •» NO PYRAMIDING Under no circumstances shall there be any duplication or pyramiding of overtime. All basic wage scales inci'eased by $17.50 per month shall be re­ troactive to April 1, 1946 and all increases in excess of $17.50 per month and the overtime rate shall be I'etrocative to June 15, 1946. The provision of the Agree­ ment dealing with hours of work at sea and in port, and with re­ spect to the overtime rates of pay, shall be retroactive to June 15, 1946. Room allowance shall be $3.00 . per night and meal allowance shall be $1.00 for breakfast, $1.00 for dinner and $1.00 for supper. STANDBY RATE $1.45 per hour straight time and $2,171/2 overtime. The Union agrees to mak^ every effort to immediately re­ lease any and all vessels which are presently tied up because of action by members of the unli­ censed personnel. Negotiating committee for the operators and the negotiating committee for the Union shall continue negotia­ tions so that a complete agree­ ment can be reached covering wages for the Stewards Depart­ ment on passenger vessels and to amend general rules and work­ ing rules as soon as possible. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA By JOHN HAWK, Secretai-y-Treasurer J. P. SHULER, Asst. Secy. Treas. ROBERT MATTHEWS, Headquarters Engine Depart­ ment Representative PAUL HALL, New York Agent DECK DEPARTMENT Rating SIU Old Wage Scale Bosun Bosun's Mate—Day Work Bosun's Mate—Watch Carpenter Storekeeper AB Maintenance Quartermaster AB Watchman OS $162.50 SIU New Wage Scale $205.00 192.50 180.00 205.00 197.50 187.50 172.50 172.50 172.50 150.00 162.50 157.50 155.00 155.00 155.00 150.00 132.50 SIU Amount of Wage Increase NMU New Wage Scale $42.50 $175.00 172.50 $30.00 20.00 42.50 40.00 32.50 17.50 17.50 22.50 17.50 175.00 167.50 162.50 167.50 162.50 162.50 145.00 30.00 UO.OO 25.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 $269.50 246.50 $25.00 205.00 205.00 212.00 180.00 25.00 172.50 180.00 190.00 172.50 172.50 172.50 172.50 162.50 150.00 25.00 25.00 22.75 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 $217.75 200.00 $2.25 5.00 SIU Wages Above NMU Wages ENGINE DEPARTMENT Chief Electrician 2nd Electrician Asst. Electrician Unlic. Jr. Eng.—Days .... Unlic. Jr. Eng.—Watch .. Machinist-Plumber Deck Engineer Chief Reefer Engineer .. 1st Reefer 2nd Reefer Engine Storekeeper Engine Utility Evaporator Maintenance Oiler—Diesel Oiler—Steam Watertender Fireman-Watertender .... Firemen Wiper —. WATERMAN STEAMSHIP CORP. By CHARLES H. LOGAN Witnessed By: WALTER A, MAGGIOLO Commissioner of Conciliation U. S. Dept. of Labor LOUIS A. STONE Commissioner of Conciliation U. S. Dept. of Labor • WILLIAM MARGOLIS Commissioner of Conciliation U. S. Dept. of Labor MEMORANDUM AGREEMENT It is hereby understood and agreed -tliat the Agreement reached this 24th day of July, 1946 between the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North Amer­ ica ond the Mississippi Shipping Co., Inc. covering wages and hours of work is to be submit­ ted to WSA with a joint request by Union and company for ac­ ceptance by that Agency as ap­ plicable to vessels under WSA, GAA and it is further under­ stood and agreed that regardless of the WSA action in this re­ spect the rates and" conditions stipulated in the Agreement which is attached hereto and made part of this memorandum shall apply to private owned and/ or bareboat chartered vessels op­ erated by the Company. Other than submission for WSA approval as above stated, this Agrement is not subject to approval by any other Govern­ ment Agency. $252.00 $294.50 $42.50 182.50 187.50 187.50 194.50 162.50 252.00 220.00 201.00 227.50 230.00 205.00 237.00 205.00 269.50 237.50 218.50 197.50 205.00 190.00 195.25 177.50 177.50 177.50 167.50 160.00 45.00 42.50 17.50 42.50 42.50 17.50 17.50 17.50 155.00 172.50 155.00 155.00 155.00 155.00 145.00 132.50 , 50.00 17.50 40.25 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 27.50 25.00 25.00 STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Chief Steward Chief Cook Night Cook & Baker .... Second Cook Asst. Cook Messman ; Utility Man $220.00 205.00 205.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 $202.50 182.50 182.50 167.50 157.50 132.50 132.50 $17.50 22.50 22.50 17.50 17.50 17.50 17.50 • 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 All members of the Stewards Department will be paid overtime for all Sundays and Holidays at sea and for all Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays in port. No member of the Stewards Department will be laid off Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays at sea or in port. (NOTE: Stewards Department negotiations are not completed.) OVERTIME RATES (This Memorandum Agreement Standby rate of pay shall be j had the same agreement as above. %-.-7-it"'• .v.-f,. , Comparative Breakdown Of Wage Scales •: .-V'- '• SIU Old SIU New SIU New NMU New NMU Old 90c Under $200.00 a month Over $200.00 a month $1.00 per hr. 90c per hr. 90c $1.00 per hour $1.25 per hour $1.00 per hr. 90c per hr. -jj. �1 Friday. July 26. liiS 1FHE SE AF ARERS LOG FfB^ BULLETIN - z1 Jones, Harry A Jones, H. R Jones, Henry Jones, John W. , Jones, P. E. Jones, Paul M Jones, Raymond Jr., .. .. , Jones, Raymond Jr Jones, Jones, Robert H. Jones, Walter .. Jones, Walton F. Jordon, C Jordon, E. J Jourdan, Geo. A. Jordan, J. 0 Jordan, James Wm Jordan, William H Joseph, G. L Joseph, Joseph Jourdain, P Jourdain, Lougille, P. Judge, Carville A. Judge, Edward M. Judice, C. O Jump, Terry D. ... Juneau, S Jurgensen, H Ju.seius, John Ralph i' 10.32 20.17 5.09 .74 75 4.50 1.78 6.55 •Is- : LJk 1 —Unclaimed Wc^es— Mississippi Shipping Cotppany, Inc. This list coitiiirises unclaimed wages as of December 31, 1945, some of which may have already been paid. If you still have a claim, write to Mis7].;sissippi Shipping Company, 339 Ghartres St., New Orleans, La., enclosing J^Jiyour z-number, social security number, date and place of birth and present 3.00 2.75 address. 1.58 14.33 33.38 1.58 4.01 11.57 2.25 3.17 10.69 4.42. .73 1.42 2.10 2.G0 4.41 13.92 .74 Kelly, Lawrence 26.80 Knab, Joseph C. .. Kellison, Albert L 6.52 Knecht, James W. Kelly. Floyd 2.06 Kneck, E Kelley, Frederick E 59 Kneidinger, J. F Kelley, Mike R 23.51 Knell, Frederick Kelley, Paul E 6.88 Knickerbocker, Geo. B. 4.47 Knight, Dempsey Kelly, Russell D. ... 2.25 Knight, L. F Kelotzer, Edwin P. Kelp, Harold W 18.38 Knight, R 45 Knight, Richard E Keltman, L. F. . Kemmer, Henry Lindsey. 21.84 Knight, Russell 2.64 Knight, Truman K Kemper, W. H. . 7.70 Knighton, Augusta Kempson, C. L. 25.82 Knighton, A Kendall, Russell L 1.48 Kisley, D. A Kennedy, E Kennedy, Jacob J 122.02 Knowles, H 7.20 Knowles, J. C Kennedy, Louis K Kenny. A. J 33 Knowlton, Robert 1.14 Knox, Thomas L Kachaylo, Nickolis 19.28 Kenny, Peter F. : 5.51 Kocahovski, E. J Kaelep, Oscar 6.24 Kensinger, Lawrence 11.84 Koenig, Arthur G 5.00 Kephart, Stanley Kiser, Hy 9.5Q Kooning, Phillip 2.83 Kcrchincko, Lewis • Kaiser, William P Kerhoney, Amos E.' 3.55 Koenigseder, Mav A Kakaroviannis, George A. 24.79 Kerns, Albert 2.13 Kofnovec, Anton 5.69 Kakta, Stanley D Kerr, Alexander T 71 Kohlzanski, J. 1.95 Kala, Andrew B Kertley, Marion 13.26 Kors, Ralph .45 Kalani, Wm. K 16.10 Konecny, Jaroslau Kallweil. Alfred 11.85 Kessen, Aloysius A 1.32 Komofski, James Kalmback, Chas. R. ........ 6.93 Kcssen, A. K 11.02 Kontis, Nickolas Kaluza, Richards B 1.42 Kessett, Howard H 37 Koons, Lloyd Patton Kampel, Sidney 3.46 Kcssler, Francis 61.62 Koplitsky, H Kane. James B 47.00 Ketchum, D 3.76 Korapka, Stanley J Kane, Wm. R 19.22 Kettler, A Kevlzenski, E. S 4.80 Korbel,-John M Jones, Everett K 1.34 Keycs, O'Malley 136.34 Kornek, Joseph S Jones. George F 11.91 Keyes, Will O .21.23 Korneliussion, Ture E Jones, Guirnell 1 3.82 Khoth, Frank 8.33 Korsak, Anthohy Jones, Harold A 5.18 7.92 Korzynski, Arthur Kamey, William V. 3.62 Kelcey, Arthur A Kiddy, Lloyd A .59 Kostei'. E Kania, Czeslaw 89 2.97 Kostegan, Stefan Kapp, John T 24.66 Kiersvik, Hans 15.36 Kostick, Vaholia Karaman, Per 9.98 Kiil, Andrew B 8.11 Kostelich, Thomas Karfs, Carl B 1.32 Kiley, Albert J 99 Koszyk, Joseph M Karfakis, Jerry 7.77 Kimball, W. H Kimbell, Chas. M 89 Kough, B. M Karoll, Robert 1.91 Kimcs, Robert G 8.26 Koulla, D. P Karr, Robert P 6.94 Kinard, W. S. Jr 3.96 Kouns, Martin ' Kartsonis, Chas 5.51 Kinavey, Wm. H 7.69 Kovamees, Wasile Karzxenski, A 6.34 2.75 Kowacz, Adam Kasmewosky, Julius 2.25 King, Curtis W Kozielewski, Stefan King, Howard E. Jr 18.38 Kasmirsky, Stanley J 8.53 King, Jack 3.31 Kozlowskl, Jos Kaszyk, James 4.21 Kramer, Allen King, Kendrick 4.88 Katronick, Emil J 2.12 1.91 Kramer, George L Kay, Leonard 5.44 King, Orval C 2.06 Kramer, L Kay, T. C 1.34 King, Samuel E 52.46 Kramer, Theo Keahey, Albert E 99 Kingston, James M 52.33 Kramer, George L Kearney, Jno. Lee 1.63 Kingston, Wm. R Kinkhead, S .01 Kraszeski, Leo Keck, Wm. T 59 Kipp, Howard ... Ki-ause, Fi-ank W. 2.25 Keener, Harry A 2.23 Kraus, Wallace (Kirby, Chas H. .30 Keicher, John H 2.23 Krekel, Mareo A Kirby, George F. 5.27 Keitel, Ernst 38.88 Krenclez, E. R Kirby, Jesse A. . 8.75 Keller, Donald C 2.93 Krezmoniet, George Kirby, Robert 14.61 Keller, Gordon C 66.61 Krueger, Paul Kirby, Robert 11.88 Keller, Irvy ^ 5.13 4.50 Krieser, Lawrence R. Keller, Irvy P 11.38 Kirchner, Raymond Krighton, A Kirk, Lyman A. 3.78 Kelly, Charles F 5.97 1.31 Krkovich, SteveKelly, L 01 Kirkland, Joseph Kirkpatrick, Ellis F 121.63 Kropaczewski, Frank Kirs, Oscm5.02 Krowkowski, Constanty .. Kirsham, Robert E 45 Krueger, Richard J Kish, J 5.46 Krulder, Harold C The men who were on the A. Kizer, Raymond, 1 4.81 Krines, Charles Baldwin on May 9, 1946, may col­ 'Kettinger, Kenneth M 1.91 Krolcyk, Harold 9.50 Kryank, M. M lect their money for personal ef­ Klass, Arthur fects lost when the ship was Klavins, Anthony A 79 Kubek, Frank J, 2.38 . Kuibcke, August J rammed, at Mississippi SS Co., Klaveness, Dad 12.02 ' Kubina, J. L. 17 Battery Place, New York City. Kleiber, Melvin C 18.61 Kubische, Mike The money will be held there un­ Klie, John N til Sept. 23, when it will be sent IClincher, John William .... 10.57 Kubitz, Henry J 6,97 , Kuhar, Edward' to "the main office in New Or­ Kline, Robert W. leans. Klinger, Harry A. 35.23'Kuhar, Edward NOTICE! - SlU HALLS NEW YORK 51 Beavar St. HAnovcr 2-2784 BOSTON 330 Atlantie Arm. Liberty 40ST BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4»3» PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th S*. Phone Lombard 3-76B1 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street 4-1083 CHARLESTON 68 Society St, Phone 3-3680 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartrea SL Canal 3336 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 3-172S 9.19 Kuhu, E 1.65 MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 2-17S4 .45 Kulas, John J .45 45 Ponce de Leoa 19.83 SAN JUAN, P. R. .60 Kullhanek, T San Juan 2-5996 2.60 Kulitz, E 4.01 GALVESTON 305Vi 22nd SL 2-8448 .80 Kulovltz, Louis E 19.30 TAMPA 1809-1811 Franklin St. .89 Kupstas, Elias J .... 2.38 M-1323 920 Main St. 5.35 JACKSONVILLE 1.65 Korkimilis, Milton A. Phone 5-5919 .89 PORT ARTHUR 01 Kurz, Edgar N 445 Austin Ave. Phone: 28532 81.78 3.34 Kuselj, Ivo HOUSTON 1515 75th Street Kutz, Aaron I 2.47 1.37 Phone Wentworth 3-3809 Kwaitowski, Waller 2.23 19.30 RICHMOND, CalU 257 5th SL SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. 3.96 Garfield 8223 1.40 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 3.91 2.00 La Blanc, Albert Ill W. Bumside St. 9.00 PORTLAND 2.25 Lacke, Leray 440 Avalon Blvd. 3.71 WILMINGTON 2.08 Ladmierault, Leon Terminal 4-3131 16 Merchant St. 2.23 HONOLULU 14.00 Lafoe, John R 10 Exchange St. 2.89 BUFFALO 9.30 La Frengue, L Cleveland 7391 Lage, John 1.78 6.77 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 90 2.23 Lagerman, Philip J. CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair St. Lain, Guy S 51.85 2.64 Main 0147 3.12 DETROIT 1038 Third St. 15.87 Laine, Lloyd L CadilUc 6857 80 DULUTH 2.84 Laird, Frederick S 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 '3.56 89 Leland, Harold 2.84 CORPUS CHRISTI 1824 N. Mesqulte St. 8.69 Lam, James F B. C 602 Boughton SL 7.57 VICTORIA, 2.84 Lamb, Rex J VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. 2.64 16.15 Lamb, Lynn R 5.69 2.23 Lambeth, Johnnie D 11.84 1.42 Lamont, Howard A Lambert, H 2.25 6.79 Lamorault, Joseph L 13.77 6.20 27.01 9.90 Lampe, Wm. L RICHARD ARNOLD OWENS 44.06 1.01 Lancaster, Ebert L. T Please contact your mother 8.26 3.02 Landa, Thomas immediately. 89 2.75 Landry, Aldon 5.51 XXX 83.77 Landry, Herbert C 6.75 117.50 Landry, Joseph JESSIE SHARPE 1.34 1.67 Landry, Jusuph R A package for you from El .01 4.27 Lane, A. H Paso, Texas, is being held at the Lane, Edward A 8.26 9.40 New York Hall, 4th floor. 6.24 5.79 Lancy, Stuart Dalee 1.48 2.13 Lane, William Jr., 1.42 33 Lancaster, Robert Jr., 6.79 1.32 Landa, Thomas 6.41 109.35 Landry, E When in New York please 2.37 3.96 Landry, E. A come to headquarters with your 1.58 9.00 Landry, Harry J Union book. 7.76 74 Lane, T Layne, Simion 480 4.75 1.42 Lanero, Lino Rios, Juan 4411 5.94 1.90 Lange, Gus A Pinkowski, F 26768 Langham, S 67 1.02 Mcger, Curt 29012 5.49; 3.06 Lanier, G. A Lantis, ArviMe 43751 2.25 16.50 Lansach, J Peck, Bernard 1147 12.40 1.24 Lanton, Alfred Hodges, WiUiam 33963 57 87 Lantz, Warren D Clarke, Florian 23311 4.00 01 Lanzor, B Andrews, W 43574 . 3.75 2.67 La Pointe, A Mandragog, Ray 49657 1.00 22 Laposki, Stephen Camera, Juan 244^9 2.06 3.51 Lapp, Roger K Garcia, Charh s 49500 5.10 17.46 Lardie, William J Landis, Valdman 29883 79 79 Lardreveau, W, J Hommack, W. L 43627 Lares, Andrew 22.52 5.35 Smith, R. W. 40610 16.50 1.98 Largey, Kenneth P Newsome, Damon, 33249 f. 2.97 3.65 Laris, Joseph W Young, Richard 41163 21.19 10.32 Larkin, Frank L Holmes, Elmer 31225 2.25 15.75 Larnigan, Dan Hilland, D. C 32661 8.22 Justa, M 4755 57.72 Deal, Fred 32322 12.00 Frederick, V. L 32207 2.25 Harris, James 43865 9.75 GREAT LAKES Hollis, Ronald. J 46982 69 ^ TRANSPORT CO. 4.90 4, t, Checks for William Zenkel and 2.25 Edward Vermling are being held OSCAR M. PYLES 9.98 at the SIU Branch office in DeYour clothes are in the bag­ 11.38 tixiit. These men will please get 2.66 in touch with the office as soon gage room ,at 51 Beaver treet,' New York 4, N. Y. . 37.85 as possible. PERSONALS NOTICE! Money Due ' n «r- • �Friday. July 26, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG le Sixteen Isthmian Twin Falis Continues SlU Trend One of the more recent addi­ tions to the Isthmian Fleet, the Twin Falls Victory, sailed recent­ ly from Philly for the Far East with a solid crew of Seafarers or pro-SIU pledges. Formerly own­ ed by Pope and Talbot' (West Coast operators), the Twin Falls was crewed up in New Orleans on June 8, stopped at Mobile and New York enroute to Philadel­ phia, and then departed on her Far Eastern itinerary of Alexan­ dria, Haifa, Red Sea and all ma­ jor Indian ports. According to volunteer ship's organizer Warren Wyman, prac­ tically all the gear aboard the Twin Falls was in bad condition; the ship was dirty; anchor stocks were too large for the hawse pipes, causing anchors to get stuck and freeze. In fact, both anchors were stuck in Mobile, and it was necessary to get a Wa­ terman derrick to heave the an­ chors out. Things were so bad when Wy­ These are the boys who make up the Deck Department on man went aboard that he wanted the Twin Falls. Kneeling (from left): Anis, Fulmer, Billings to pile off right away. However, and Hughes. Standing: ship's organizer Warren Wyman, Travis, Gulf Oragnizer Lindsay along with some of Wyman's other Coony and Tassin. cronies, finally "persuaded" him to remain on the Twin Falls to conditions and standards the same On the Twin Falls, the crewdo a job for the Union. So, he as aboard SIU ships. A second members are well satisfied with remained. motion was passed that all in­ their Skipper. This officer, Cap­ stances of uncleanliness be fined tain William Williams, is an oldRETURNS TO SEA "Chip-s" Ed Tassin, about whom 10 cents each, and that the fines time SUP man, and considered numerous former shipmates were be donated to the Log. Finally, a damn good Skipper by the men. inquiring, retui-ncd to sea on this another motion was approved Promoted Skipcr only three Isthmian scow after almost six that all three Depts. alternate on months ago, this is indeed rare months on the beach due to a successive weeks in cleaning praise from the average seaman. Captain Williams rarely wears bum Coast Guard rap iif New laundry. a high pressure uniform. Often, Under good and welfare, all Guinea. These high-handed in­ dividuals took Tassin's own pap­ men signed pledge cards, and he is seen in khaki, and a new­ ers issued by the Dept. of Com­ those who wished to take out comer would mistake him for an merce away from him in New SIU memberships were advised AB on the bridge. He's always Orleans, and then stamped them that this could be done upon ar­ on the ball, knows his job, and invalidated. Finally, they issued rival at New York. Since then, treats the crew decently. In ad­ him Coast Guard ABs papers, all men have received their dition, the Deck gang has put the stamp of approval on the Chief claiming they had lost his old books. AB certificate. "One instance occurred," de­ Mate who is considered an okay On the trip north, July 4 to be clared Wyman, "in which a Deck Joe. exact, the Twin Falls held a regu­ man was supposed to be logged Crew members were also loud lar shipboard meeting? Frank for sleeping in his bunk during in their praise of Bosun Warren Hughes was elected chairman, working hours. Later, this OS Wyman, ship's organizer, and and Mesford as recording secre­ worked off the two hours on his another good fellow aboard the tary. Delegates E. Petty (Stew­ own accord. This is contrary to Twin Falls. Through his daily ards), Frank Hughes (Deck), and SIU policy and principles, and all organizational activity, he's had Speegle (Engine) had already men sailing Isthmian are strongly a lot to do with this ship becom­ been elected at a prior meeting urged to refuse to do this. When ing solidly pro-Seafarers. Out­ held at New Orleans. Isthmian goes under an SIU con­ side of an SIU contract and the Motion was carried that all tract, it will be much harder to wages and conditions which it three Depts. cooperate fully with stop this practice if it becomes brings, the Twin Falls crew real­ ly have a good ship. each other, and live up to the general." I' Here's the Engine Dept. of the Twin Falls Victory. Kneel­ ing (reading from left): Painter, Nettleton, Spegle, J. Landaiche and Scheidel. Standing: F. Landaiche, Gleghorn, Franklin, Kinnard, Laubersheimer and Busby, This well-fed looking group in their immaculate whites typifies a good Stewards Dept. on a swell Isthmian ship—the Twin Falls Victory. Front (left to right): Papes, Petty, Barron and Strange. Rear: Chukorin, Levy, Wagner and Hull. v-vr Snapped while their ship was docked at Greenpoint. Brooklyn, this is the major portion of the Twin Falls crew. Crewmembers of this Isthmian scow are lined up solidly for the Sea-. farers, and are anxiously awaiting the day when Isthmian seamen will be protected by an SIU contract. Front (left to right): Wyman, Hughes, Travis, Fulmer, Billings, Coony and Tassin. Middle: Seals, Annis, Scheidel, Nettleton, Papes, Petty, Barron, Strange, Wagner, Busby and Painter. Rear: Levy, Chukorin, Speegle, J. Landaiche, Hull, Gleghorn, Kinnard, Franklin, Laubersheimer and 1^. Landaiche. S&in fI These three men had a lot to do with making the Twin Falls the good ship she is. Deck Delegae Hughes (left), ship's organize; Wyman (center) and Engine Delegate Speegle. Steward Delegate Petty had to hurry back to his duties, and so was not in the picture. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 26, 1946 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VIII, No. 30 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines; WATERMAN AND MISSISSIPPI SIGN UP; SIU CONTRACT CALLED "BEST EVER" SIU STRIKE VOTE NEARS THE END TREATMENT OF SEAMEN IN MARINE HOSPITALS IS CALLED INADEQUATE AND HUMILIATING CHANGES OVERWHELMINGLY VOTED IN CONSTITUTION, SHIPPING RULES STALLING WON'T HELP! SHIP'S MAIL AN INVALUABLE AID TO SEAFARERS IN ORGANIZING ISTHMIAN BRASS SHUNS DELEGATES; BEEFS TO BE PRESSED ON ARRIVAL SEAFARERS COMMITTEE REPORTS TO MEMERSHIP ON NEGOTIATIONS WHAT THEY THOUGHT ON THE PICKETLINE SOUP HAD PART IN FIGHT TO STOP BRIDGES SEA TRITON CASTS 70 PERCENT VOTE FOR SEAFARERS; 10 SHIPS TO GO MERCHANT SEAMEN DESERVE MORE THAN PROPOSED BILL WOULD GIVE BOSTON VOTES ITS LAST ISTHMIAN SHIP--RED ROVER GOES SEAFARERS CREWMEN BALK AT SIGNING ON AT LOW WAGES AS PRICES RISE SIU STRIKE VOTE SPURS SHIPPING IN PHILADELPHIA WITH SIU IN CANADA TRANSPORTATION BEEF AND REPATRIATED SEAFARERS CREWMEN KEEP PORT SAN FRANCISCO REALLY HUMMING MIDLAND TREND IS TO SEAFARERS BEEFS SETTLED IN JACKSONVILLE UNITED ACTION BEATS COMPANY AND JOHN LAW IN SIGN ON BEEF LAKES EXTENDS ORGANIZING DRIVE SEAFARERS GIVE TO ILL BROTHERS CREW PULLS RESCUE ACT ON TULANE 'HUNGRY' MIDDLE NAME OF THE RICHARD LEE COAST GUARD UNITS STILL FRAME TRIALS TROUBLE DOGS THE GROUT BUT SHE'S STILL PITCHING HUTCH GIVES WAITRESS TIP, GETS BAD ONE AT THE TRACK BROTHER MCGILLICUDDY IS QUITTING SEA - MRS. MCGILLICUDDY SAYS SO! ISTHMIAN TWIN FALLS CONTINUES SIU TREND Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/26/1946 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1946 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/114087bec288eda32018f9c2ce0abe3d.PDF 2d374c9e5f6af87a53c016124b7864ee PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORQAMOF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNLQN • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 'Reminded Us Of War* SIU CREWMEN TELL OF TANKER CRASH; ALL HANDS SAFE -Story On Page 3 SIU Of Canada Rips Report On Lakes Dispute Story On Page 2 (UPI photo). /• lof CU* The SlU-manned cable ship Long wCIOlC jfliPo Lines is shown above waiting to take aboard her cargo of special armorless cable which will provide the first direct telephone link between the US and Great Britain. The ship left Baltimore on her mission this week. (Story on Page 6.) NMU Is 'No Show' At Hearings By AFL-CIO On Raiding Charge -Story On Page 3 In This Issue... Sr,:S !'vi |fk- '•A A' fA • u. i'-. , .^.- . 1J: 1". •. I:; tm II • • The impact of the collision between the SlU-manned containership COllfSIOflo San Juan (Sea-Land) and the Norwegian tanker Honnor is clearly visible here in the gaping hole torn in the San Juan's bow. The American vessel was bound for Puerto Rico when the accident occurred on July 21. (Story on Page 3.) See Supplement �SEArARERS Pwe 1^9 Norris Report Would Impose Dictatorship* Canadian SiU Slams Commissioner For Role in Upper Lakes Inquiry, Asks Gov't To Probe His Conduct MONTREAI^The Seafarers International Union of Canada this week urged the Minister of Justice to immediately investigate the proceedings of the Norris Commission. In a telegram to the Cabinet officer, the SIU said: "There is already evidence of mounting concern over the unprecedented, sweeping and undemocratic nature of Commissioner Norris' report and recommenda-^ tions," which "reflect the manher in which the hearings V R R" t ^ ^M.^ -J were conducted." f*|A£|COf| fC In its request of the Min--*• ister, the SIU cited four ma* to order the company to make its jor areas of discriminatory records available, so that more de­ conduct by the Commissioner tailed information could be ob­ tained about the activities of these MIAMI BEACH—Delegates of the International Long­ which it had protested re­ detectives, the Commissioner re­ peatedly in the course of the jected the SIU motion on the shoremen's Association convention elected Thomas W. Gleason to serve as president of the union for the next four hearings. The wire was sent in grounds that it was irrelevant. conjunction with a 10-page state­ The one-man Norris Commission years. The ILA sessions were-" ment issued by the SIU in answer was established by the former held here July 15 through 18. to the Commissioner's 318-page re­ Canadian Labour Minister last Gleason succeeds Captain port of his hearings in the Upper summer after leaders of the Cana­ William V. Bradley as the 60,000Lakes Shipping dispute. The full dian Labour Congress and Cana­ member longshoremen's union text of the statement is printed in dian Brotherhood of Raiway head. The convention named Brad­ the special supplement to this Transport aiid General Workers ley president emeritus. Issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Gleason had formerly served as had disrupted Great Lakes ship­ The SIU statement pointed out ping by bringing about an illegal executive vice-president and gen­ that the Commissioner's report closing of the St. Lawrence Sea­ eral organizer of the ILA and is and recommendations "represent way. the longshore union's representa­ a philosophy alien to a free and tive on the Executive Board of the The avowed purpose of this il­ democratic people" which would legal Seaway closing was to force AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ "usurp the function of free associ­ a Government investigation of the ment. ations of workers." The new ILA president had pre­ SIU, which was—and still is— Look At Detectives involved in a contractual dispute viously been elected to head the The SIU statement also urged with the notoriously anti-union union's Atlantic Coast district con­ that the Canadian Parliament look Upper Lakes Shipping Company. vention a week earlier. Gleason, who is 63, began work­ into the use of private detectives Ostensibly, the Commissioner's ing on the waterfront at the age In labor disputes with a view to­ major function was to examine the THOMAS W. GLEASON ward passing legislation which SlU-Upper Lakes contractual dis­ of 19 as a longshoreman and a cargo checker. He heads ILA would either outlaw the use of de­ pute, as had been done by the and condemned the "increasing in­ tectives, or require the filing of Rosenman Commission which was Checkers Local No. 1. jection of Government in labor To Shift Headquarters reports about their activities. appointed by the U. S. Government matters which are not its concern," Testimony developed during the at the request of the Canadian The convention delegates voted as a problem that all maritime Norris Commission hearings had Government. Instead, the Commis­ to establish international head­ shown that the Upper Lakes com­ sioner quickly relegated this pri­ quarter offices in Washington, DC. unions share. pany paid $361,000 for private de­ mary contractual dispute to an in­ Among the speakers who ad­ In regard to Jurisdictional dis­ tectives to one company alone in significant position and concen­ dressed the ILA convention was putes on the waterfront. Hall its union-busting campaign against trated on an examination of the SIU President Paul Hall. He cited pointed out to the AFL-CIO In­ the SIU. However, when SIU at­ SIU's Internal affairs. the necessity for maritime labor ternal Disputes Plan machinery as torneys asked the Commissioner The Commissioner concluded 107 to wage a fight against attempts an effective instrument for resolv­ days of hearings on March 15 and to impose compulsory arbitration ing inter-union disputes. "Where on July 15 he made a public volu- as a means of settling labor-man­ the plan has been accepted, it's agement disputes in the industry. worked everytime," he said. (Continued on pqge 5) Hew ILA President Chicago Longshoremen Keep Upper Lakes Ship Idle For Four Months CHICAGO — The Upper Lakes freighter Howard L. Shaw this •week began her fourth month of Idleness in this port as Chicago longshoremen continued their re­ fusal to load her with grain. The Chicago ILA members, act­ ing as individuals, have been re­ fusing to load the vessel as a ges­ ture of sympathy with the SIU of Canada, which has been engaged in a dispute with the Upper Lakes company because the company locked some 300 Seafarers out of their jobs In this fleet, manned its ships with scab crews, and signed a phony contract with the previously non-existent Canadian Maritime Union. The Chicago workers have been keeping the vessel tied up despite efforts by the grain company, the NLRB and the US Justice Depart­ ment to take action against their local which would force them to load the ship. On July 1 a Chicago judge quashed an attempt by the labor board to subpoena members of the union. At present, all pending legal ac­ tion to get the Shaw loaded has has been put off in the US District Court uhtil August 12. , t 'ifs-j l> avX-.x J" ' Joly M. 1961 LOG Private Eyes, Strikebreakers, Scabbing Employment Outfits Are Still Bosses' Best Friends Labor espionage and strikebreaking through the medium of private detective and em­ ployment agencies continues to plague the labor movement and peaceful labor-manage­ ment relations, despite the spread of prohibiting legislation. Over the past year there has been a rash of activity a big Chicago mail order firm, and and (cabbing activities by employ­ by management in several the Illinois State Detective Agen­ ment agencies, Raymond Munts, as­ areas in which they have employed cy, which it had hired to operate sistant . director of the AFL-CIO private detective agencies to thwart against the Textile Workers Union Department of Social Security, union organizing and utilized the of America. Several months ago, pointed out recently that private services of strikebreakers furnished a West Coast aluminum firm- Job agencies have had relative by professional agencies. The em­ Harvey Aluminum, Inc.—and the freedom to furnish strikebreakers ployment of undercover operatives Wallace Detective and Security in labor disputes. Only one state, to engage in labor espionage and Agency of Portland, Ore., were or­ he reported, prohibits private agen­ surveillance of union activities by dered to halt their labor spy activi­ cies from referring strikebreakers, private detective agencies is a vio­ ties after the NLRB determined and only half the states even re­ that the Wallace Agency was en­ quire that the Job seeker be noti­ lation of Federal law. In fact, the labor law, as amend­ gaged in labor spying and other fied that a company has been ed in 1959, requires the filing of interference with union activities struck by its workers. Used Against SIU reports on money paid by employ­ in behalf of Harvey Aluminum. SIU unions are among those la­ ers for labor spying. Reports filed with the Labor De­ Recent Cases partment showed that Harvey bor organizations which have run Two recent key cases involving Aluminum paid $15,758 to the Wal­ up against both the use of private the hiring of private detectives by lace Agency for its detective serv­ detective agencies and tke employ­ ment agencies as a means of breakmanagement brought NLRB action ices in a little over a year against, the. Olsen Rug Company, ,, WUb jre|ar^ ^,^0^ ^st^ike|rfiaking , ^,..,j^(Continue4,on jP^ I?), j Kulukundi$ Tanker Sale Completed PHILADELPHIA—Another ship in the Bull Line - Kulukundis American-flag shipping operation, the tanker Titan, has been sold, this time to the US Maritime Ad­ ministration. Another ship, the Emilia, is scheduled to be sold July 30 in Brooklyn, NY. A hearing in Federal Court this week before a bankruptcy referee was adjoiurned to allow time for court-appointed trustees to con­ tinue their attempts to'secure the financing necessary for reorganiza­ tion of the American-flag operation of Manuel E. Kulukundis under a trusteeship arrangement. The next hearing has been tentatively set for September 9. Meanwhile, the SIU has been taking every step possible to see that all of its members are paid in full whatever is due them, as speedily as possible. With person­ nel within the company reduced to practically nothing, this is a dif­ ficult situation, but progress is be­ ing made steadily. At the end of this story is a list of SIU members with money due. Anyone whose name appears should contact head­ quarters as soon as possible. The Maritime Administration bid over $7.5 million to get full title to the Titan at a marshal's sale at Chester, Pa. Bidding began at $5 million and progressed by $10,000 leaps until the MA's final successful bid. The Titan was owned by the .Overseas Oil Transport Corpora­ tion, one of the American-flag com­ panies Kulukundis controlled. It was one of the first ships hit by seamen's liens, including those filed by her SIU crew. One of 3 New Tankers The Titan is one of three mod­ ern Kulukundis tankers built with mortgage funds guaranteed by the MA and seized by the Government. In March, after the ship had been tied up in Chittagong, East Pakis­ tan for almost two months, the MA appointed an American company as agent to unload the ship's cargo of grain and return the Titan to the US. The Titan was ordered sold by the court as part of the Kulukun­ dis reorganization to meet credi­ tors' claims. Creditors include SIU crewmembers with liens against individual vessels as well as mem­ bers of other shipboard unions. The MA hopes to be able to sell the Titan to a private operator. Its value is estimated at $9 million. Emilia Sale Delayed Sale of the 10,000-ton C-2 freighter Emilia was originally scheduled for this week, but was put off until the completion of un­ loading operations in Brooklyn so she can be sold as an empty vessel. An attempted sale in June was unsuccessful when there were no bids on the ship because of an es(Continued on page 5) SEAFARERS LOG July 26,1963 Vol. XXV, No. 15 PAUL HALL, President HtDBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, JOE GIBSON. Staff Writers, Publithad biwtBkly at tha haadquartara of tha Saafarart Intarnatlanal Union, At­ lantic, Oulf. Lalcoi and Inland Watara District, AFL-CIO, tfS Fourth Avanuo, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYaclnth t-6600. Sacond class postaga paid at tha Pott Oftlca In Brooklyn, NY, undar tha Act of Aug. 24, 1913. 120 • ms: 16 ••1 K !t f'. �,;i/- .-A-_?.7,:. ,rir- W r«, iMt Lakes Seafarers Win Full Welfare, Pension Benefits RIVER ROUGE—A new contract, which provides them with the benefits of the Seafarers deep sea welfare and pen­ sion plans, has been won for the SlU's 6,000 Great Lakes members. The contract es-4tablishes the first pension pital coverage and other sick coverage for these Lakes sea­ benefits previously provided. men as well as medical cen­ The contract contains a wage re­ view in 1964 and establishes a com­ ters and improvements in hos­ pany and Union contract clarifica­ pital benefits. tion committee which will meet The 4,500 Lakes seamen and monthly to resolve contract prob­ 1,500 SIU tug and dredge work­ lems arising within the fleets. The entire master contract was ers who are involved formerly re­ reviewed and clarifications made ceived benefits under a program in areas affecting seniority, safety, restricted to the Lakes workers. transportation fares, duties of Under the new contract, however, crewmembers and other shipboard benefit credits can now be earned for any combination of employ­ matters. Pact Unique on Lakes ment with Lakes, deep sea or tug and dredge companies. The SIU agreement Is the only Following ratification by the Un­ one on the Great Lakes which gives ion's membership, the new two- seamen seniority rights with their year agreement became effective own company and a hiring priority on July 15, the date when the for­ over any other seamen on the mer contract expired. The agree­ Lakes in working for the 21 SIUment covers 21 Great Lakes com­ contracted Lakes companies. panies who were represented in Companies represented by the the negotiations by the Great Lakes Great Lakes Association of Marine Association of Marine Operators. Operators in the contract negotia­ Winning of the pension com­ tions are; pletes a four-point program initi­ American Steamship Company; ated for the Great Lakes members Amersand Steamship Corp.; Brown­ in 1959. Since then, the Union ing Lines, Inc.; Erie Navigation has won an industry-wide senior- Company; Erie Sand Steamship ity program, a standard working Company; R e d 1 a n d Steamship contract and a health and welfare Company; Gaftland Steamship program. Company; T. J. McCarthy Steam­ $150 Pensions ship Company; Tomlinson Fleet In addition to the pension, which Corporation; Reiss Steamship Com­ will pay $150 per month by 1965, pany; Buckeye Steamship Com­ Union members will be eligible for pany; Huron Portland Cement free eyeglasses and eye care for Company; Penn-Dixie Cement themselves and their families; $56 Company; Wyandotte Transporta­ per week in sickness and accident tion Company; Roen Steamship protection, and the five $6,000 col­ Company; Bob-Lo Company; Mich­ lege scholarships which are avail­ igan Tankers; Wisconsin-Michigan able annually to members or their Steamship Company; Chicago, children. Duluth & Georgian Bay Line; These benefits are in addition to Arnold Transit Company, and Toth the $4,000 death benefit, full hos­ Transportation Company. NMU Boycotts AFL-CIO Hearing To Weigh Job Raid Compiaint NMU President Joseph Curran has once again- refused to be bound by AFL-CIO constitutional procedures for resolv­ ing jurisdictional disputes, confirming the need for a probe of his actions as an AFL-CIO ^ vice-president, as urged by the NMU is pending before the Fed­ eration as a result of NMU activi­ SIU. Last week, he boycotted a hear­ ties in replacing MEBA engineers ing in Washington that was to have aboard the SS Maximus, a former been conducted by Elmer Walker, Grace Line vessel. NMU Under Sanctions general secretary of the Interna­ tional Association of Machinists, The NMU is already under sanc­ who had been appointed as a medi­ tions imposed by the Federation ator by AFL-CIO President George for its raid on engineers' jobs in Meany. The meeting was sched­ the Isbrandtsen division of Ameri­ uled on the complaint of the Ma­ can Export Lines, and for its at­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tempted raid last year on the SIUtion that the NMU interfered last contracted jobs on Robin LineMay in collective bargaining be­ Mpore McCormack ships. tween the Engineers, States Ma­ The NMU president's refusal to rine Lines and the Federal govern­ ment in connection with the NS abide by the rulings of the AFLCIO internal disputes machinery, Savannah. coupled with his "continual repu­ Refuse To Show diation of AFL-CIO policies and No NMU representative showed constitutional procedures, his anti­ up at the Walker hearing. In ac­ union activities and vigorous sup­ cordance with the AFL-CIO In­ port of the Federation's enemies," ternal Disputes Plan procedures. led the SIU to call for an AFL-CIO President Meany then appointed revew of the NMU presdent's ac­ David Cole to hear the Savannah tions "for the purpose of bringing complaint on July 24 in the Ameri­ him into compliance with the AFLcan Arbitration Association offices CIO constitution or, that failing, to in New York. Again, the NMU cause his removal as an Executive snubbed the hearing, sending no­ Council member and vice-president thing but a brief. of the AFL-CIO and as a member Another complaint against the of its Ethical Practices Committee.*' SEAFAkekS LOG Pac« Tbre* i Sea-Land, Tanker Crash 'Like Vfar/ Say SIU Men PORT ELIZABETH, NJ—^Memories of wartime shipping experiences came back to Sea­ farer Jose G. Lopez, oiler, who was on watch in the engine room, when the SlU-manned containership San Juan (Sea-Land) collided early this week with the Norwegian tanker f^.Honnor, about 225 miles east of here. "The whole thing reminded me of a time we were torpedoed in 1942. I don't mind admitting I was afraid and worried," Lopez told a LOG reporter. There were no injuries to the SIU crew of the San Juan and the only injury aboard the Norwegian vessel was to a seaman who re­ ceived head cuts when he was hit by a ladder while abandoning ship. The collision took place about 1:40 PM on July 21st while the 15,700-ton San Juan was enroute from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico with a cargo of about 300 loaded containers. The San Juan rammed the Nor­ wegian tanker on her starboard side near the bridge, leaving a gap­ ing hole in the starboard tanks which covered the water around both vessels with oil. The impact of the collision bashed a gaping 50-foot hole in the San Juan's bow, both below and above the Crew of the Norwegian tanker Honnor comet ashore at the waterline. Sea Land terminal at Port Elizabeth, NJ, led by itewardosi Most of the Magnhild Johansen. The San Juan picked up the vestel's 42 American vessel's Lopez crewmembers. SIU crew were in the messhall at the time of the accident. Seafarers Harry R. Rod­ riguez, pantryman, and Bob Beliveau, deck maintenance, described the experience this way. "I was in the mess serving," Rodrlgues said, "when sud­ denly there was a tremendous impact. At first I thought the ship was breaking in half. I ran out on deck to see what happened and grabbed a life jacket on the way. The Nor­ wegian ship started lowering her boats right away. The water around both ships was already covered with oil and full of sharks. One boat had been crushed by the San Juan's bow." Bob Beliveau was also in the mess when the vessels collided. "We were eating lunch when it happened. The impact was so great that everything flew off the table. The general alarm sounded and everyone went to stations immedi­ ately. It took about a half-hour to get free, and with the water cov­ ered with oil the way it was, wo Seafarers Bob Belieou, deck (left) and Hony R. Rodrlguoz, worried quite a bit about fire. If pantryman, discuss events following the collision* The only the tanker had a cargo of gasoline injury was suffered by a Norwegian seaman while abandon­ it would probably have been the ing ship. end of all of us. Both crews did a great job of getting the boats away. When wo finally got free and backed away the Norwegian looked like it was cut almost in two." San Juan Stood By Once free, the San Juan stood-by to assist the Norwegians, picking up the tanker's 42 crewmembers, consisting of 39 men and 3 women. The Honnor was listing badly to starboard and still leaking oil several hours later when the captain and 18 crewmembers re­ turned to the ship. She looked like she would surely sink, crew­ members said. Seafarers Way(UPI photo). man Lizotte and Lliotto The Honnor Is shown In this aerial photograph shortly after Mike Filosa, both the collision with her starboard side almost awash. Part of AB's, had high praise for the crew* (Continued on page 5) the crew returned later and managed to right the vessel. �^MgB Fonr SEAFARERS JOrtLim LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: July 1 - July 15, 1963 Progress in SIU job activity was reported in all ports, confirming the bright outlook for this period forecast two weeks ago. Minor slowdowns were noticed in but four SIU shipping centers. The considerable increase in jobs showed a total of 1,433 jobs dispatched as against 1,206 last time. All three departments posted great jumps in the number of men shipped, with the engine department accounting for the bulk. The deck and steward depart­ ments placed second and third in the activity. Registration figures were up to 1,335, a gain of 32 over the last period. The statistics show a slight continuing fall-off in deck and steward department registration and a corresponding rise in engine registrations. However, the general upswing was responsible for a large decrease in the number of men on the beach. This total was 3,517 for the period, compared with 3,746 last time. Of the ports posting job gains. New York, showed an increase in activity, but New Orleans led the field in the most men dispatched. Houston and Baltimore also scored heavily in the heightened shipping flurry. The number of ships in port also showed a rise in keep­ ing with the overall upturn. Figures show 245 vessels made calls at the various ports, which was a considerable increase over the last period. The figure showed gains in payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit statistics, with New Or­ leans setting the pace with 56 visits. New York and Hous­ ton followed with 42 calls. A breakdown of the shipping into seniority groups shows that class A men took 52 percent of the available jobs, a small decline over last period's figure. Class B men gained to 34 percent of the total jobs shipped, and class C took the remainder. The rise in class B shipping shows that class A men are still passing up a number of jobs in all ports. Ship Aetivity fay Si^n In Offs Ont Trans. TOTAL lest 1 Naw Yorh.... 18 Plilladelplila.. 2 Batrimora .... 4 Norfolk 1 Jocksonvillo .. 2 Tampa 0 Mobilo 3 NowOrioaas.. 14 Hoostea I Wllmioftoa ..1 San Fraoclsco.. 0 Soaftla 3 TOTALS ... 43 I 8 2 7 2 2 0 2 10 11 1 0 3 2 19 10 15 4 7 0 i 30 23 4 10 2 44 134 4 42 IB 21 9 11 0 13 64 42 4 10 8 245 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 8 ALL 2 6 1 1 4 45 11 26 82 3 4 3 10 6 20 6 ' 32 7 5 0 12 3 1 6 2 0 5 4 1 20 1 7 12 40 5 71 26 17 24 9 SO 6 2 0 8 7 11 4 22 6 8 3 17 Port Boston New York Philadelphia. BaUimora Norfolk Jacksonville.......... Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Roiuton Wilmington San Pranciseo Seattle 178 112 TOTALS Registered CLASS B 51 I 341 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 1 Z 0 2 0 6 0 2 2 0 IS 17 33 21 78 39 18 1 0 3 3 0 0 6 2 8 5 20 25 12 0 22 7 41 0 12 1 2 5 6 1 1 6 S 3 9 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 8 2 11 1 14 3 20 25 76 48 23 44 9 3 17 11 31 15 25 12 52 7 3 0 1 2 4 1 4 0 3 7 1 4 2 2 5 0 4 4 8 5 5 5 15 GROUP 1 2 0 1 8 4 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 4 5 1 1 0 0 1 8 9 74 96 i 181 87 GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 0 1 0 1 16 8 28 4 5 0 1 4 0 6 10 16 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 14 24 41 17 18 6 41 2 1 1 4 1 1 0 2 0 4 3 I 7 171 69| 318 15 64 153 25 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A 3 ALL 1 i 2 3 C ALL 2 B 0 1 6 8 10 1 1 19 3 82 0 8 2 7 19 78 28 19 125 97 128 27 252 0 27 72 3 4 8 17 16 5 4 18 3 11 42 0 8 1 41 58 31 67 0 0 16 33 3 2 17 1 2 4 12 19 13 3 4 10 0 23 1 2 8 0 0 6 2 0 8 11 12 10 11 1 24 1 0 9 1 0 0 1 2 11 2 15 0 1 1 0 14 40 0 3 0 17 38 9 87 0 3 19 7 76 • 41 2 7 124 48 103 13 164 4 31 61 8 52 4 61 10 121 0 41 6 101 SO 18 19 1 7 4 7 15 6 10 4 1 17 2 2 4 0 1 5 8 23 2 32 57 1 2 2 10 10 7 0 1 15 1 23 21 22 5 48 1 16 11 19 1 53 318 153 53 1 524 ke 499 84 1 949 11 127 272 All, 19 99 14 19 11 22 2 22 116 37 8 22 28 1 416 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CiASS A GROUP 1 2 0 1 43 11 13 0 7 14 3 9 2 2 3 0 7 1 35 9 7 33 2 1 2 6 4 , 7 47 175 Port Boston New York Pbiladelpbia.. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington ......... San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Regirtered CLASS B Shioood CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP1 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 8 ALL 1 8 ALL 12 8 ALL 2 0 1 1 4 4 1 3 7 1 2 1 3 0 3 2 56 2 16 7 36 25 IS 5 65 4 22 10 45 2 IS 1 4 7 0 1 6 5 3 5 8 1 1 3 24 0 8 14 22 1 17 3 33 3 13 29 1 0 12 0 0 7 10 7 4 2 2 1 4 1 4 0 4 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 4 0 3 1 2 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 4 12 0 11 6 17 3 6 2 6 15 0 2 4 5 49 2 21 14 37 10 58 24 6 40 3 33 22 3 43 1 28 23 52 3 27 3 25 17 47 33 5 1 4 1 4 0 5 1 0 3 1 1 2 1 5 5 13 0 1 5 0 1 4 2 0 3 2 5 1 2 13 3 4 5 12 2 5 2 4 9 2 1 1 27 1 249 12 98 81 j1 191 38 158 30 1 226 19 106 78.1 203 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 3 0 3 4 0 7 6 14 21 65 36 1 8 0 1 1 2 7 0 0 1 1 33 17 7 2 3 6 10 1 0 0 1 1 1 4 1 3 0 4 2 1 0 0 0 15 4 0 8 7 15 40 58 0 47 0 11 1 12 33 0 4 0 4 2 5 0 2 1 8 5 5 0 4 0 4 4 9 42 32 1 76 226 203 2 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 8 ALL 12 3 ALL 14 2 7 0 9 2 3 2 3 7 21 122 36 122 18 176 14 39 50 103 17 6 32 0 2 4 22 2 9 11 51 7 5 40 0 1 28 25 0 84 6 23 6 16 3 25 0 5 8 IS 6 4 8 0 12 1 8 1 5 2 7 3 14 1 4 10 1 2 0 3 38 54 0 0 19 11 5 21 18 39 98 2 15 113 20 68 10 44 65 111 57 5 80 92 18 3 31 36 70 12 5 11 4 2 11 0 4 6 2 8 31 3 13 8 3 42 0 5 6 11 8 28 7 43 0 6 7 17 13 4 76 1 505 131 437 68 1 636 23 193 :215 1 431 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos ... NY .... FhU Bal. ... • Nor .... Jac Tam Mob .... NO .... Hou .... Wil SF Sea .. ffyTAtr Registered CLASS B Is 0 3 1 3 2 1 0 2 4 5 1 1 1 GROUP 3 ALL 2 1 6 3 1 2 8 22 43 10 7 0 5 1 2 .3 8 16 6 3 0 1 7 5 14 1 2 2 5 1 6 1 3 12 16 3 29 52 11 .7 14 37 3 1 0 1 6 17 9 1 4 1 5 11 24 73 34 98 1 229 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 3 ALL 1-s 2 0 0 1 1 0 3 2 12 17 3 1 0 3 4 0 0 3 0 12 4 0 0 3 3 2 6 2 5 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 2 3 2 39 44 8 1 24 4 29 4 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 4 1 1 3 4 8 1 15 17 112 I 144' 25 . Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 1 2 3 ALL 3 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 11 9 23 46 2 18 3 13 3 7 1 11 0 5 0 5 9 3 11 27 0 8 8 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 1 2 2 6 1 8 9 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 10 0 1 0 1 11 4 28 51 3 54 2 49 11 4 12 81 0 19 2 17 2 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 5 7 6 1 6 18 50 32 99 I1 2061 12 15 102 129 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 2 1 2 3 ALL A 2 C ALL 1-s 1 B 5 15 0 3 4 5 2 5 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 33 35 97 191 9 5 49 96 26 18 32 0 31 32 46 1 7 22 2 9 2 2 10 20 4 4 11 0 4 4 0 5 63 3 3 11 12 12 20 40 9 0 5 5 27 8 5 0 0 4 2 12 2 7 4 3 5 11 2 0 3 5 3 2 3 45 3 15 17 2 17 23 18 1 9 8 1 0 0 1 21 0 5 5 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 0 0 25 24 11 20 0 10 11 9 0 1 0 0 0 29 14 93 151 5 4 77 3 51 54 3 108 15 0 2 1 24 19 22 79 a 1 31 14 31 64 14 0 14 19 14 0 6 2 2 0 5 1 5 2 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 1 60 0 7 17 11 24 1 6 8 0 4 0 3 4 2 1 6 8 25 4 8 6 27 3 20 13 0 0 7 0 0 0 44 265 0 64 1 60 200 129 69 1 404 96 186 148 314 1 744 38 5 ALL 5 63 14 17 9 35 1 25 86 40 7 8 87 1 3-17 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A OfCK EN9INE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 112 178 51 _47 175 27 97 34 '98 256 "357- 176 I I I J 341 240 229 819, 9_ 74 12 68 15 17 36 159 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 98 I 181 87 171 60 »8 15 _ 64 _74 1 153 81 I 191 38 158 30 226 19 im 78" I W3 112 I 144 75 32 99 206 12 15 102' 1 129 291 ) 516 290 361 189 i 750 46ll«5 254 I 485 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 9 25 19 '2 42 "32 _5 0 64 16'r67 115 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ALL ABC ALL 1 53 318 153 53 524 366 469 84 I 949 11 127 272 I 410 76 226 203 "76 505 131 437 68 j 636 23 163 215 I 431 '69 206' 120 "69 404 282 ~ 148 3"14 | 744 "38 44 265 | 347 198j750 488 198 11433 779 1084 466 ]2329 72 364 752 ]1188 TOTAL SHIPPED �Julr 28, 1962 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fit* Morris Report Blasted... (Continued from page 2) The SIU charged that the Com­ minous document which not only castigated the SIU of Canada for missioner, in fact, took pains to various alleged acts of improprie- voice his views on almost all pend­ ^ty, but also recommended the im­ ing litigation, with the effect of position of a Government trustee­ prejudicing the SIU in those pro­ ship on all Canadian seamen and ceedings before the various courts. "Strangely enough, when the other maritime workers. SIU counsel attempted to raise Commissioner's Recommendations a point with regard to a mat­ The SIU noted that the Commis­ ter which was the subject of sioner's recommendations, among litigation, the Commissioner other things, call for: refused to hear it because, he a) Seizure of the assets of the said, ,he would not pass on unions by Government ap­ matters before the courts," the pointees. SIU noted. b) Control and operation of These same attitudes, which the union affairs by tbese appoint­ Commissioner displayed through­ ees. out the hearings, were mirrored c) Suspension of the constitu­ in his repprt, the SIU further tional form of union govern­ pointed out. ment. As an example of this, the SIU d) Rule by trustees having abcited the fact that the Commis­ solute and uncontrolled sioner refers in his report to mat­ powers. ters he learned about privately, but e) Destruction of the right of which were never placed publicly workers to determine the con­ before the Commission so that duct of their own affairs. they could be examined. f) Denial of the right of work­ The Commissioner, the SIU ers to strike in pursuit of their noted, also incorporated into his lawful economic and social ob­ report certain matters which oc­ jectives. The SIU charged that these rec­ curred after the hearings, which ommendations would impose ab­ he deemed detrimental to the solute and arbitrary dictatorship SIU. Conversely, the Commissioner over one segment of, the working failed to mention a number of mat­ community—Maritime workers and ters which occurred after the close of the hearings, including the their unions. charges made by the former presi­ The SIU charged that the Norris report "represents a philosophy dent of the Canadian Maritime alien to free and democratic peo­ Union that the CLC had turned the ple" and "reflects the Commis­ CMU into little more than a com­ sioner's conduct of the hearings, pany union which negotiated a his pre-conceived attitudes and sweetheart contract with the Up­ his violation of the principles of per Lakes company. The CMU was set up by the CLC fair play." and CBRT to serve Upper Lakes as In support of this contention, the SIU cited a number of examples a company union and permit Up­ of areas in which the Commissioner per Lakes to arbitrarily break a had demonstrated his bias and his 10-year contractual relationship pre-disposition toward the issues with the SIU, lock some 300 SIU involved, as well as a personal members out of their jobs in this venom against the SIU. The SIU fleet and replace them with scab crews recruited by Michael Sheenotes that: han, who was named CMU's first • When witnesses attacked president but has since been re­ the SIU, the Commissioner set placed. aside normal rules of evidence Sheehan was the star witness for on the grounds that the pro­ the anti-SIU front during the Com­ ceeding was an inquiry, not a mission hearings and his allega­ court of law. However, when tions against the SIU, although the SIU tried to submit or ob­ never substantiated, were "in the tain evidence, the Commis­ main . . . accepted as truthful," sioner then applied the rules the Commissioner states in his of evidence. report. • When officials of Upper The fact that Sheehan has ' Lakes, the CLC and the CBRT since reversed his field and Is testified, the SIU attorneys now hurling a variety of were prevented from inquiring charges at his former allies in Into matters about which these the CLC, CBRT and Upper witnesses claimed they had no Lakes company is conveniently personal knowledge. But when disregarded In the report, al­ SIU officials testified, and though the Commissioner does stated that they had no per­ tuck several newspaper ac­ sonal knowledge of various counts of these charges Into events, the Commissioner cas­ the middle of a bulky Sched­ tigated them and informed ule to the Report. them that it was their respon­ In addition, despite the interest sibility to have such knowl­ he manifested during the hearings edge. in tales of alleged SIU violence, • Time and again, when told mostly by Sheehan, the Com­ anti-SIU witnesses testified to missioner does not mention in his facts not within their personal report the attack on SIU official knowledge, their accounts were Rod Heinekey, on the West Coast, accepted. However, when SIU which took place after the hearings witnesses sought to testify ended. similarly, they were confined "The above matters," the SIU to matters strictly within their pointed out, "were widely reported personal knowledge. and the Commissioner's failure to "These," the SIU pointed take account of them in his report out, "are but examples of the can be explained only as an un­ many areas In which the SIU willingness to accept the fact that was subjected to disparate some of his main assumptions are treatment." wrong. The SIU also charged that the Commissioner had failed to ob­ serve rules of fairness in his com­ ments regarding litigation which If a crewmember quits while was pending while the hearings a ship is in port, delegates were in progress. The SIU spe­ are asked to contact the hall cifically noted that in a pending immediately for a replace­ action brought by the SIU against ment. Fast action on their part former Labour Minister Michael will keep all jobs aboard ship Starr, the Commissioner—who was filled at all times and elimi­ appointed by Starr—"gratuitously nate the chance of the ship decided this pending case in favor sailing shorthanded. pf the, former Minister.": i : Shorthanded? Sea-Land Crash... Question: What do people ask about when they find out you're a merchant seaman? Julio C. Bernard: Mainly they ' John Naughton: People are ask what foreign nations are like, people all over and they like to know what goes the food, the on in the foreign people, different countries we places of in­ visit. They fol­ terest and things low up this line like that. Then by asking about they ask about your job and my job and whether you be­ what it consists long to a union. of. Most of them I often tell them like to hear sea about the SIU, stories, too. Everybody likes to hear sea the welfare program and about the stories no matter where you are. many different benefits we have. it John Fahrenkopf: Most people who've asked me questions think that - all mer­ chant > seamen are part of the armed services. They're not too well informed about a seaman's life and work aboard ship. You usually have to explain every­ thing to them about what you do when you're working and after hours at sea. 4" 4" it Herbert L. Porter: They start off asking if I've been to Germany or Japan, and if I can bring them back a trinket on my next trip. What interests them is what working at sea is like and they ask me if I enjoy what I do. I tell them sure, it's a good life, interesting and rewarding. 4" t 3^ 3^ 4" 4" Robert W. Simmons: People like to hear all about other coun­ tries and then about 'your life as a seaman. In general, t he y want to know about the hours we put in aboard ship, just exactly what we do and how many years we've been at sea. They all seem pretty in­ terested in a seafarer's life. James Gillain: I'd say they're in­ terested in the places you've been to and what you do when you ar­ rive at a foreign port. Also, they want to know how foreigners treat American seamen. Then they generally want to know what jobs there are on a ship and how long you've been doing it. People get pretty excited about a life at sea. Freight Company Bids For Seatrain Lines WASHINGTON—A large Chicago-based freight companyhas made a $5,600,000 bid to purchase control of the SIUcontracted Seatrain Lines. loaded truck trailers are carried on The bid was made public in railroad flatcars. The company has the application of the Lasham coordinated piggyback service with Cartage Company for Inter­ "fishback" service in which mail state Commerce Commission per­ mission to purchase control of Sea­ train. Lasham Cartage is a freight forwarding company owned by the United States Freight Company, a holding company that owns many of the largest freight forwarders. The company has been a pioneer in piggyback service In which shipments travel to the Caribbean Islands via railroad to Miami and boat to the islands. Seatrain inaugurated Its new Caribbean run on May 13 when the Seatrain Savannah docked in San Juan. Two vessels, the New York and the Savannah, are being used In the new operation. Kufukundis Tanker... (Continued from page 2) timated $1 million in cargo still aboard. The ship has been tied up at Bull Line's Brooklyn pier for over six months with a 9,000-ton cargo aboard bound for Middle and Southeast Asian ports. A minimum price of $250,000 has been set for the vessel. Money Due (The following Seafarers have money due and should contact headquarters as soon as possible: SS EMILIA: Antonio Kostales; Soren Lassen. SS SUZANNE: Robert P. Chapline; Melton R. Henton; Frank De Keijzer; Authur Elliott; Edward Marsh; Ronald Paterno. SS MOUNT RAINIER: Grover H. Lane; Riley D. Carey; Wallace Cartwright; Jose Calvo; Keith Don­ nelly; 'Charles tWhite; Hifgh W. Riley; Albert Walker Edwin F. Stanley. SS KATHRYN; Vagn T. Nielsen; Edgar Luke; Thomas R. Richmond; Arthur Henderson. SS BRIDGEHAMPTON: William E. Douglas; Timothy P. Sullivan; Harold P. Vincent; George W. Barry, Jr.; Frank H. Neville; Syl­ vester Cznowski; Thomas Adamiak; Joseph Gentes. SS ELIZABETH: Jack A. Olsen; Frank E. Parsons; Lewis H. Fran­ cis; Edgar Luzier; Glenn D. Mil­ ler; Joseph Peragullo; Harry E. Schockney; Vernon L. Stiebig; Sal­ vador Blanco; George L. Goulinis; Bernard Palazzo. SS INES: Clyde P. Parker; Har­ vey 11. Hood; Michael B. Foster; Richard Spencer; James N. Quinn; James H. Hoover, Jr.; William J. Walker; Charles A. Whal, Jr.; Jay C. Steeli;-^Walker J. Jafrett. > (Continued from page 3) of both vessels, but especially for the Norwegian ladies, who accord­ ing to the Seafarers, handled their duties like true sailors. One of the ladies, the wireless operator, was among those who returned to the Norwegian vessel. "Just vital personnel went back," Filosa told the LOO reporter. The Honnor was list­ ing very badly, hut the captain soon got up steam again and managed to bring her to an even keel. She was hit near the bridge, and in a small swell both ends rocked in op­ posite directions. Everyone was afraid she would break in two any minute." One of the Norwegian steward­ esses, Erna Soerlie, told of a spe­ cial fear she had when the ships hit. "I was wor­ ried about my husband!" Erna, whose husband is the chief officer on the Honnor, speaks excellent English. "My husband was on Fifosa the bridge when it happened. Fortunately he was not injured. When we abandoned the ship my husband and I and the captain were in the same boat, all safe." SOS Response One big beef of the San Juan crew was over the long delay be­ fore help arrived in answer to their SOS. It was 12 hours until the Navy arrived, they said, with the aircraft carrier Wasp, the guided missile frigate Farragut and the destroyer Perry converg­ ing on the scene. The warships then stood by the damaged ves­ sels until the Coast Guard cutter Cherokee arrived. A Navy doctor from the destroy­ er came aboard the San Juan to attend the injured Norwegian sea­ man, using the San Juan's salon as an operating room to close the man's head wound. Even after surviving the colli­ sion the San Juan was not com­ pletely out of danger. While she was returning at about live knots, water pressure was continually tearing back the torn plates, widening the hole in her bow. "Another two days at sea or some rough weather and we might not have made it back," crewmembers agreed. Honnor Towed Back The 20,200-ton Honnor was towed to Port Elizabeth, still spill­ ing oil and not completely under control. The Coast Guard has be­ gun an investigation of the acci­ dent. In another recent collision, two British-flag ships crashed on the fog shrouded-St. Lawrence River near Quebec on Juiy 20 with a death toll reported at 33. The accident was between the 12,863-ton carrier Tritonica and the 6,000-ton freighter Roonagh Head. Eighteen bodies were recov­ ered and 17 survivors picked up from the Tritonica after the colli­ sion. In addition, 13 men, including the Tritonica's pilot, were reported missing of the 49 crewmembers. There were no casualties report­ ed aboard the Roonagh Head. �-.v-' jjPmge Six Bargaining Works, Say Labor, Go's SEAFAkERS LOG Ifit Sectforers Helping To Speed Direct US-Europe Dialing I • WASHINGTON—Collective bargaining works much better than the public has been led to believe, a dozen labor and management ex­ perts agreed last week. The 12 men—6 from manage­ ment and 6 from the AFL-CIO and its affiliates — constitute the Na­ tional Labor-Management Panel which was named by President Kennedy on May 26 to advise the FederM Mediation and Coneiliation Service on how to make col­ lective bargaining work better. The panel held its first meeting in this city on July 16 and after­ (UPI photo). wards William E. Simkin, Federal Standing on cafwallc, worker watches bubbling pool of water mediation director, said that he at Western Electric plant in Baltimore where ocean cables and the panel agreed that public are made. Swimming-pool-size tank is used to test cable. attention was often focused on collecive bargaining's failures. "Our objective is to reduce the number of these failures," ! Simkin said. "But the failures i khould not hide the consider(UPI photo). Despite the often - heard r ably greater frequency of bar­ At Baltimore plant. Western Electric Company employees claims that labor union mem­ gaining successes." WASHINGTON — An all-out store 23-mile length of armorless ocean cable in tank. Such bers are trying to wreck the drive to eliminate racial discrimi­ The panel's findings are of con­ economy by demanding too cable will provide direct telephone line to Great Britian. nation on all fronts has been siderable interest to the maritime much of the national pie, the launched by the AFL-CIO. industry in view of the attempts fact is that the number of mil­ currently being made in the Con­ The drive will be directed lionaires in this country is in­ gress to impose compulsory arbi­ against discrimination in unions, creasing. tration on labor-management re­ employment, housing, voting, pub­ According to the latest In­ lations in maritime. These attempts lic accommodations and schools. ternal Revenue Service statis­ are being vigorously opposed by AFL-CIO President Meany has tics, just released, 398 people the SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ named a five-man committee to pulled down more than $1 mil­ BALTIMORE—The SlU-crewed cable-laying Long Lines time Trades Department. direct the effort. One of the com­ lion during 1961. This was the left here on Tuesday on the first leg of a three-month mis­ greatest number of million­ mittee's first actions will be to Spoke At SIU Convention establish bi-racial community com­ Simkin was one of the Govern­ sion that will provide the first direct telephone cable link aires since the record 513 of mittees through AFL-CIO city ment speakers at the last SIUNA 1929. After the Wall Street the between United States councils. The effort will encom­ 2onvention in Washington in May flop of that year, the number will run between Tuckerton, NJ., pass 30 to 40 major cities in the and at that time told the dele­ and Great Britain. of millionaires declined to a and Cornwall, England. nation. gates: "I do not believe that arbi­ low of 20 in 1932, but has The 511-foot, $19 million The British cable-laying ship SIUNA Action tration imposed by law is any an­ vessel is enroute to a point 638 been climbing ever since. Alert has already put down the Last November 15, at the White swer to the problems of your indus­ The 1961 crop of million­ House, the SIUNA, along with" try. I believe that these problems miles from here where she is first 638 miles of the new transat­ aires, incidentally, accounted some 100 other AFL-CIO unions, can be settled around the bargain­ scheduled to start work on the com­ lantic cable. A buoy marker was for only about eight-tenths of took part in the joint signing of a ing table." pletion of a 3,500-mile cable that put down by the Alert designating one percent of all taxes paid the point where the Long Lines Union Fair Practices Program. to the Government that year. is to continue laying cable. At pres­ The program pledges the SIUNA Wage earners in the $6,000 to ent, the Long Lines is equipped and its affiliates to cooperate with $7,000-a-year bracket paid the with 1,300 miles of cable and will the President's Committee on Government about 10 times have to load up with more cable Equal Employment Opportunity in that much. at Southhampton, England, after attaining its goals of equal oppor­ "stringing" her present cargo. tunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, creed, color Construction Delayed Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director or national origin. The Alert was called in to han­ At the last SIUNA convention dle work originally due to be per­ in May, the convention delegates formed by the Long Lines in the Whether you spend your time catching up on gardening and home reiterated the anti-discrimination 'lirs or sightseeing in a remote part of the country, a few precau- Caribbean. Delays in completion stand of the Union by unanimously of construction on the Long Lines fs will help assure that your vacation is both happy and healthy, the CHEYENNE, Wyo. — An all - out passing a resolution stating that caused the change in plans. ierican Heart Association reminds everyone. legal attack on this state's so-called they "reaffirm and vigorously sup­ Work on the ship was stalled sev­ {According to an article in "Today's Health," if you're of an age when "right-to-work" law is being waged port the principle laid down by eral months when the sl^ipyard I a nap in the shade seems more inviting that a fast triple-play, it's particby three locals of the International the AFLrCIO,. that equal rights where she was built went bankrupt. I ularly important to heed these heart-saving tips from the AHA; When the Long Lines completes Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and equal opportunities be within (1) Start slowly on vacation work or play if, like most Americans, assisted by two employer associa­ the grasp of every American, and I you spend most days sitting behind a desk and evenings in front of the estimated three months that it tions which are challenging the further that we support the Fed­ will take to connect the Atlantic 1 TV. Give yourself time to adjust to new activity. constitutionality of the statute in eration's program for appropriate The same applies to any Seafarer whose work habits will probably cable, the cable system will be a state district court. legislative action to achieve their I be far diferent than anything he would attempt while on vacation able to carry 128 simultaneous objective." The IBEW and the employers, telephone conversations, more than I ashore during the summer. which have collective bargaining (2) Stay aware of the weather. Don't try to work or play as much triple the capacity of the present agreements, have asked the court I when it's hot and humid. When temperatures soar, your heart auto­ cable between Scotland and New­ to stop Governor Clifford Hansen foundland. matically works harder to coo| and hold an even body temperature. The system will cost some $47 and state and county officials from (3) Use your head to save your heart. Plan the easiest way to do a enforcing the recently - enacted I job. Prepare to out-think your son on the tennis court rather than million and will permit direct-dial­ anti-union code. ing service to be established be­ I outrun him. WASHINGTON—In one of its The IBEW suit charges the tween the US and Europe. (4) Work or play at a steady, unhurried pace. rare changes In the structure of Wyoming law goes beyond the (5) Take plenty of short rests rather than fewer long ones. an essential trade route, the MarlOn Trial Runs scope of state "open shop" laws (6) Don't strain yourself and your heart by imderestimating the effects Since April, the Long Lines has permitted under Siection 14b of the time Administration has altered I of age or overestimating your own strength. Get help for big jobs been sailing up and down the East Trade Route 17—a move affect­ Taft-Hartley Act and is unconsti­ I if you're spending your vacation on do-it-yourself projects. Coast in cable-laying trials. For tutional in that It bars the use of ing American President Lines, Remember, it's better to lose a few points on a game score than spend the past 10 days the vessel was whose ships are manned by mem­ non-discriminatory union job re­ I several sick weeks in bed. berthed at the dock of the Western ferral agreements which have been bers of SIU Pacific District unions. (7) Dress for summer work or play. Wear clothing that is absorbent Electric Company's Baltimore plant For the first time, this route has upheld by the US Supreme Court. [and loose-fitting. been expanded to embrace ports where her three cable tanks were Other Union Charges (8) Pay attention to warning signals—shortness of breath, tired filled. in China, the Soviet Union, Japan, [muscles, dizziness, or fatigue. They are the body's way of telling you In addition, the union says, the Korea, Taiwan and Okinawa. The The new American cable ship is [to slow down. the largest of its kind and is being law would prohibit unions holding Maritime Administration author­ (9) Watch what you eat. When it's hot, eat lighter meals with fewer operated by Isthmian for American bargaining rights from represent­ ized the expansion after a hearing [spicy, heavy, or fat foods. Go easy on iced drinks, often they just Telephone and Telegraph Com­ ing non-members unless specifi­ held as a result of a request by I make you feel hotter. pany interests. Since the Western cally authorized in writing to do so. APL. <10) For most people, salt lost in summer perspiration is quickly Electric Company has a new plant "The two major violations of the The new ports bring APL into I restored by an extra sprinkle of the salt shaker at mealtime. Salt pills here at Point Breeze, Baltimore law, the IBEW continues, are in competition with United States I tiwiild be taken only at your doctor's suggestion. If you're on a salt- will be the ship's home port for direct contradiction to the Na­ Lines, which opposed the move on i restricted diet, call your doctor before adding or subtracting. any other cable-laying junkets that tional Labor Relations Act which the ground that the expansion (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can it may be called on to do in the requires Unions to represent all would "dilute" available trade in be suhnitted to this column'in care oi the SEAFARERS LOG.y 'this area. workers in the bargaining units. mext two.years. ^:-?/ « >5 • Pity The Poor Millionaires— Anti-Bias Drive Set By AFL-CIO SlU-Manned Cable Ship Starts Its First Mission I Stay-Cool Tips For Vacationers Union, Go's Fight 'Right-To-Work' Expand APL Services To Far Eastern Ports �SEAFARERS lolf ««, 196t End Benefits For Strikers, Bosses Ask Another move In the effort to curtail the effectiveness of strikes by labor unions in New York State is now being made by a group of New York City employers. The Publishers Association of New York City, which was involved in the newspaper blackout earlier this year, is now seeking to have the state unemployment insurance law changed to bar workers in­ volved in a strike from receiving unemployment benefits. Under present New York State law, persons who are unemployed as a result of an industrial dispute may be eligible for unemployment benefits of up to $50 a week after a seven-weeks waiting period. Organized labor in this state is expected to vigorously oppose the employers' move, which will be the subject of hearings this fall by a Joint committee of the Legisla­ ture. Blackout Began In December _ The 114-day news blackout be­ gan on December 8, 1962, when members of Typographical Union No. 6 struck four New York City dailies after five months of fruit­ less contract negotiations. The publishers then locked the printers out of five other newspapers al­ though the printers were ready to continue working and to continue negotiations with these publica­ tions. Members of the SIU, the city's Maritime Port Council and thou­ sands of other trade unionists gave vigorous support to the printers and on January 15 participated in a huge rally, in front of the New York Times, which was said to be the largest picketline demonstra­ tion in the city's history. Seafarer's Growing Family Seafarer and Mrs. Walter H. fShorty) Cook are shown here during a visit to the New Orleans SIU hall with their son Walter, Jr., (standing, rear) and their daughter and son-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eclchart of Billings, Montana. Their grandchildren (l-r) are Rene, 8 months; Velvet, IS months; and Dickie, 7. American-Hawaiian Supported On Intercoastal Service Plan The hopes of the American-Hawaiian Steamship Company for building three high-speed containerships for operation in the intercoastal trade has been picking up support, despite the attempts of railroad com­ panies to scuttle the impor­ conscious of the nation's transpor­ tation needs. tant service. Latest to support the company's American Hawaiian's bid to re­ enter the intercoastal trade is be­ ing strongly backed by the SIU Pacific District unions on the grounds that it would supply a much-needed boost for US domes­ tic shipping and make available additional job opportunities for American seamen. Backing for the plan has come from those areas IIS Sanitary Standards Spreading I Ibi: SIU Opposes New Plan To Bypass 50-50 Law The US Department of Agriculture never misses an oppor­ tunity to give the boot to the American shipping industry. Long noted for its efforts to bypass the provisions and intent of the Cargo Preference Act,-^ the department has issued new possible, the agency is seeking a ruling as to whether the prefer­ regulations which would per­ ence laws should apply In this CliCf Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director I' Pace Seven LOG If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, foreign-flag ships are paying high tribute to the excellence of American shipboard sanitation standards since World War II by adopting the same standards more and more. Four foreign-flag passenger liners calling at US ports already carry among their official papers the US Public Health Service Certificate of Sanitary Construction. They are the French Line's France, the Ital­ ian Line's Leonardo Da Vinci, the Swedish-American Line's Gripsholm -and the Norwegian-American Line's Bergensfjord. Other foreign-flag vessels presently under construction are also In­ corporating these US sanitation standards and hope eventually to win the coveted Sanitary Construction Certificates. General Standards for sanitary construction of American-fiag ships as set up by the USPHS include among other things ratproofing of ves­ sels, regulations for the construction of water supply systems, feeding spaces, waste disposal facilities and swimming pools. Plans for all of these facilities are checked before the ships are built and inspections of the ships are made while construction is going on. Each vessel built in conformance with USPHS standards is awarded the Certificate of Sanitary Construction. The Improvement In environ­ mental health aboard ships which adopted liiese standards when they were first Introduced was dramatic. An example of their effectiveness can be found In the area of ratproofing. Pre-World War II vessels were plagued by the danger of rats, which were disease carriers that endangered not only ship's crews but also the entire American population. Vessel quarantine procedures were initiated many years ago and any ship arriving in the US was given a rigid inspection. If rats were found aboard, as they often were, the vessel was quarantined and fumigated. . Ratproofing made the problem much less serious. US ships are now being built in a manner which prevents rats from finding hiding places or living quarters aboard, assuming they are able to get aboard ship. On older ships, fumigation and ratproofing methods are carried out as soon as possible when a ship reaches a US port. While most newly-constructed US vessels have the Certificate of San­ itary Constrnclloii, few foreign-flag vessels have received It.. High san­ itary standards are not cheap or easily achieved. More and more for­ eign operators are finding out, however, that the extra effort pays off in the end. (Comments and suggestions are Invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in. care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) application for government mort­ gage insurance which Is necessary to cover construction of the vessels Is Senator Edward Kennedy (Dem.Mass.). He advised the Commerce Department that "there can really be no question that containerships represent a significant break­ through . . . nor can there be any serious question . . . that the po­ tential traffic is more than ade­ quate to support the proposed op­ eration." Meets Military Need The Massachusetts Senator pointed out that the AmericanHawaiian proposal offers an op­ portunity to begin "a rebuilding of our domestic merchant marine with ships that will pay their way and provide the essential tonnages for military logistics which any serious emergency would require. A Maritime Administration ex­ aminer decided after extensive hearings that the proposed domes­ tic steamship service was econom­ ically feasible and would not have an adverse effect on other water carriers. Noting the heavy shipbuilding activity of the Soviet Union, Sena­ tor Kennedy called the low level of vessel construction In this coun­ try a "national disgrace." Final decision on the AmericanHawaiian application will be made by Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges. mit much of the government farm cargoes to move on foreign ships. Under terms of the preference act, American ships are to be guar­ anteed at least 50 percent of gov­ ernment financed cargoes. The US shipping Industry, including tramp vessels. Independent tankers and many liner vessels depend on these shipments. The Agriculture Department regulations seek to move the gov­ ernment cargoes through American and foreign traders who would receive a low Interest rate from the Commodity Credit Corpora­ tion. The SIU is vigorously opposing this scheme to bypass American ships in the carriage of the farm cargoes. The SIU and other groups opposing the agency plan contend that US ships must carry at least half of the farm shipments which move abroad, whether they are given away directly by the govern­ ment or by private traders who re­ ceive credits from the US. Although the national adminis­ tration has ordered Agriculture to use American ships as often as Medicare Reprint Going Over With SIU Men, Families SIU members and their families are finding the reprint of the AFL-CIO's "1963 Handbook on Hospital Insurance for the Aged Through Social Security," which appeared as a special supplement In the Seafarers Log of June 28, a useful and Interesting bit of reading. Within days after the handbook was reprinted in the LOG, requests for copies began coming into the Union from members and their families throughout the country. The handbook was prepared and published in a revised edition in May by the AFL-CIO Department of Social Security. It is a compre­ hensive and simply presented ex­ planation of the problems involved in providing medical and hospital care for the aged, and of the need for obtaining this protection through means of the AndersonKing bill, which is supported by the AFL-CIO. It is complete with all the facts and figures to enable any one to have a full understand­ ing of the issues involved in this important fight. As was pointed out when the handbook reprinted, SIU mem­ Moving? Notify bers and was their families are pro­ tected against the problem of med­ SiU, Weifare Seafarers and SIU families ical care in their old age, because who apply for maternity, hos-. under the Seafarers Pension Plan pital or surgical benefits from they are covered by unlimited the Welfare Plan are urged to medical and hospital benefits for keep the Union or the Wel­ themselves after going on pension, fare Plan advised of any and for continued hospital and changes of address while their medical care for their dependents. applications are being proc­ Nevertheless, the problem is of essed. Although payments are concern to them because it affects often made by return niail, other members of their families changes of address (or illegible and their communities. Despite the large number of re­ return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" quests that have come in for the are returned. Those who are reprint of the handbook, the Union moving are advised to notify still has a substantial number SIU headquarters or the Wel­ available. Anyone wishing to re­ fare Plan, at 17 Battery Place, ceive a copy may get one by writ­ ing to the SIU, 675 Fourth Avenue, New York 4, NY. Brooklyn 32, NY. . case. If the private traders program were placed under the cargo pref­ erence law, as It should be. It would give another badly needed shot in the arm to the US shipping industry. Agriculture doesn't care about the American merchant ma­ rine, as its record shows. This Is why the SIU and the other groups pushing for a strong Industry are constantly on guard against the agency's efforts to favor foreign shipping over our own. MID Supporting Rail Unions In Work Rules Fight WASHINGTON — The railroad industry seems determined to in­ troduce new work rules on July 30 despite union objections and pleas from the President and Con­ gress that they will call off their Tuesday deadline. Introduction of the new work rules, which would eliminate many jobs of railroad workers, will al­ most certainly lead to a strike by the rail unions. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has taken a stand sol­ idly In support of the railroad unions. In a telegram sent to MTD Port Councils around the nation, the MTD stated that it endorses the stand of the railroad unions and will support them in every way possible to bring about a suc­ cessful conclusion through collec­ tive bargaining. "If Congress adopts compul­ sory arbitration legislation for this dispute," the telegram states, "the same restrictions may be imposed in any future maritime strike." President Kennedy has proposed that Congress pass legislation which would place the dispute be­ fore the Interstate Commerce Commission and bar both the rail­ roads and the unions from taking any action until the ICC had made a decision. Proposal Under Fire This proposal has fome under heavy fire. Roy E. Davidson, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, has stated that he could not think of "a worse place than the ICC to refer the dispute to." "The agency Is managementoriented and has no grasp of labor-management relation­ ships and principles," he said. A spokesman for the railroads ; stated this week; "As it stands now v| cur promulgation of work rules changes will be made effective at 12:01 AM Tuesday, July 30. I do not see any circumstances under which we would pull the notices down other than enactment of leg­ islation, which would automatically pull them down." The New York Times stated edi­ torially on July 24 that "what Pres­ ident Kennedy has Invited in his eagerness to achieve the effects of compulsory arbitration without using the politically obnoxious term, is a precedent under which the ICC might become permanent­ ly the court of last resort for dis­ putes that defy settlement under the creaky processes of the Rail­ way Labor Act." . . . , �ace SicM iEAWARERS Jnly 3M. MM LOG C/i/cfcosoMf On the Rocks \And So's The Chickasaw (And If This Head Doesn't Make Sense, Read The Story) WILMINGTON—On February, 7, 1962, the freighter Chickasaw (Waterman) was driven ip on the rocks of Santa Rosa Island during a severe winter storm. Almost a year and a half later, the Chickasaw is still on the rocks, but now she has ;ome company. The Chicka[aw's salvage vessel, also lamed the Chickasaw, owned SBCTTxlmr jMcph Vidpiaii, Social Security Director Experts See Trend To Shorter Hours Two roTcnunent ezperti have told a House subcommittee that thero. has been a continuing long-term trend in the United States towards a reduction in the hours of work "without sacrificing" living standards. In addition, they said, there is evidence that the customary time-andone-half "penalty pay" for overtime work has "lost some of its impact" as an incentive to spread employment. Neither Ewan Clague, commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nor Clarence T. Lundquist, the Labor Department's wage-hour admin­ istrator, passed judgment on proposals to reduce the statutory 40-hour workweek to create more jobs. Rep. Elmer J. Holland (D-Pa.), chairman of a select House Labor subcommittee exploring whether "circumstances permit or require another step forward in the reduction of hours of work," said the first phase of the hearings was limited to gathering information from statis­ ticians and economists. Later this summer—after its hearings on the operation of the manpower training program—the subcommittee will hear from advocates and opponents of shorter hours. Clague told the subcommittee that "historically, the US has been able to attain ever-increasing levels of output while at the same time reducing the time that the average worker must spend on the job." This continued reduction in work-*time, Clague said, "has been ah tries. He said the reqent steel integral part of the country's ad­ agreement providing for extended vance in living standards." vacations "may prove to be a Both Clague and Lundquist significant breakthrough" in re­ noted a continued widespread duction of hours by methods practice of overtime work. Lund­ "tailored to fit" the needs of quist cited a survey showing that various industries. Holland had set the tone for the in major industries some 28 per­ cent of employes worked over­ hearings with a statement declar­ time, averaging eight hours a ing that "all avenues of employ­ ment possibilities must be ex­ week. Economist Leon Keyserling, the plored" in view of five consecutive nation's chief economic adviser years of high-level unemployment during the Truman Administra­ and "predictions that the second tion, told the subcommittee that decade of automation will be felt the "true level" of unemployment by white collar workers, possibly is currently 9.4 percent and will more rapidly than the first decade get worse unless there are "pro­ affected the blue collar workers." found changes" in the economy. (Comments and suggestions are He said employers generally could invited by this Deparment and absorb the cost of cutting the can be submitted to this column basic workweek from 40 to 35 in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) hours because in recent years worker productivity has increased faster than labor costs. His own preference, Keyserling said, would be to increase the Federal budget by some $20 million to bring about greater employment at a 40-hour week. Other economists expressed NEW YORK. Juna 3—Chairman, Eart reservations about an immediate Shepard; Sacratary, Ed Mooney; Raadinf reduction in the statutory work­ Clark, Bill Hall. Minutes of all previous week to 35 hours, but some sug­ port meetings accepted. Port Agent re­ ported on shipping, shortage of foma gested other steps which could be ratings, blood bank. Report carried. taken. / President's report on SIUNA convention. AFL-CIO meetings, organizing, death of Swarthmore College Prof. A1 Grossman, new ships accepted. Sec­ Frank C. Pierson told the sub­ retary-Treasurer reported on election of committee that alternatives worth quarterly financial committee. NorfoUl Bull Line, Canadian beef. Re considering include extension of building. port carried. Welfare services report the overtime pay provisions of the presented. Communication from Secre­ tary-Treasurer regarding Canadian beef Wage-Hour Act to industries not accepted. Meeting excuses referred to now covered and boosting the Port Agent. Auditor's reports acccpti^d. N. DuBois elected to quarterly financial overtime penalty to double time committee under new business. UiscuBafter 44 hours in certain indus­ sion on several items during good and I oy the Chickasaw Salvage Com­ pany. is grounded on the rocks I peside the Chickasaw. The Chickasaw Salvage Comloany, which is beginning to seem /ery aptly named, has sent a third j vessel to salvage the Chickasaw 150 it can salvage the Chickasaw. [Breaking a very vicious circle, the [latest salvage vessel on the scene [is called the Gene. Here's how~it all started. The [freighter Chickasaw, a 439-foot |c-2, ran aground when she was [trapped in a driving rainstorm [while enroute to Wilmington from [japaM. An SOS brought the Coast I Guard and the 669th Air and ConItrol Squadron to the rescue and lall the Chickasaw's SlU crewmemIbers and passengers were brought •safely ashore and its cargo of Jap[anese imports was salvaged. Hull Bongtat Still rock-bound off Santa Rosa tslaad, Calif., whre she went The hull was eventually bought aground early in 1962, the Waterman freighter ChichoMW Iby a San Pedro marine engineer is pictured at the start of salvage operations a few weeks land the Chickasaw Salvage Comlater. Salvage vessels (foreground) and helicopter teamed Ipany was formed to salvage the up in early salvage work on the ship's cargo. SlU crew was I Chickasaw. The company bought la converted landing craft to do unhurt when the Chickasaw went on the rocks. [the salvage work and named the [vessel the Chickasaw because it [was salvaging the Chickasaw for [the Chickasaw Salvage Company. Last week, while engaged in the [salvage of the freighter Chicka[saw, the salvage vessel Chickasaw [also went aground on the rocks, [dumping eight crewmen overboard. [They at least were safety salvaged BALTIMORE—The assistant vice-president of the Balti­ [without complications. With both Chickasaws on the more & Ohio Railroad was elected president of this port's [rocks, another salvage vessel, 14iis [time the Gene, went out to salvage Propeller Club in a closely-contested vote last month. One of [the salvage vessel Chickasaw so the primary purposes of the"*^ [she could salvage the freighter Propeller Club, with branches candidacy was pushed by a rump [ Chickasaw. group. Santa Rosa Island, to which the all over the US, is to foster Besides his present post with the [freighter Chickasaw is stuck fast development of the merchant B&O, the new president has marine. [with three quarters of her hull worked for the Pennsulvania Rail­ Elected by a 68-53 margin, Wil­ road and had also been with the [rammed into a submerged reef, is [the major cause of the difficulties liam L. Ollerhead will be head Maryland Port Authority pre­ [the salvage work is encountering. of the Club's Baltimore branch viously. Barren, desolate, and far from civ­ when the national convention is Nationally, the head of the ilization, the island is pounded by held here this fall. The local con­ •Propeller Club is Troy R. Brown­ heavy swells most of the time, com­ test was over whether a "shipping ing, head of the Browning Line plicating tremendously the remov­ man" or a "railroad man" should and other companies under con­ al of the freighter Chickasaw's head the club. The former presi­ tract to the SlU on the Great dent had been a ship surveyor. I machinery and equipment. Lakes. In accepting the designation as Equipment Hauled Away Before the salvage vessel Chick­ president, Ollerhead gave what asaw joined her predecessor on was described as "impassioned" the rocks, she was hauling up to talk about the role of the railroads 30 tons of the freighter's equip­ in building the Port of Baltimore. He said the railroads had done ment away every trip she made more than any other group in for sale at San Pedro. working toward this goal. The freighter Chickasaw's hull Rate-Cutting Cited is gradually breaking up of its Railroad groups here and own accord without any help from the salvage crew. A hole large throughout the country have been enough to drive a truck through engaged in a concerted drive to opened up in a single day recent­ put domestic and inland water ly, and it's only a matter of time carriers out of business via the until the ship breaks in two under practice of selective rate-cutting. the pounding surf. The salvage Ollerhead discounted this as crew expects this to simplify their "normal" competition. task since the vessel is in only He added that any person about six feet of water. If she eligible to be a member of the breaks up by herself they won't Club should be able to run for have to cut her apart. office, and that if membership By the time the salvage opera­ were limited to those whose sole tion is completed, the remains of interest was the American mer­ the freighter Chickasaw will be chant marine, then 95 percent of scattered over a large area. Part the members are not eligible. of the ship will remain mired on The Club's nominating commit­ the rocky reefs of Santa Rosa Is­ tee had sought the reelection of Trio in focus here at the SlU hall in Philadelphia includes land. Her hull will be scattered incumbent Alfred E. Mitchell, be­ ll-r) Seafarers Jean Auger of the deck department, dis­ in several southern California cause they wanted someone from patcher Charles Stansbury and Bill Weise, FWT. Auger and shipyards, and it's anybody's ^uess the shipping industry to represent Weise were snapped at the dispatch counter recently when where her machinery and equip­ the club at the time of the na­ ment will eventually wind up. tional convention. Ollerhead's they came in to check on shipping. Railroad Man Now Head Of Bait 'Propeller Club' Philadelphia Foto-Fare SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS welfare. Total present: 337. 4" t 4" PHILADELPHIA, June 4—Chairman, Frank Drozak; Secretary, Steve Zubovichi Reading Clerk, Charles Stansbury. Meet­ ing minutes from all ports accepted. Port Agent's report on shipping, SIUNA convention, blood bank, need for rater men accepted. President's May report accepted. Communication from SecretaryTreasurer on Canadian beef accepted. Auditor's reports accepted. Michael Schalestock elected under new busincsi to quarterly financial committee. Dis­ cussion in good and welfare on cck* machine for hall, larger shipping hoard, new tables. Total present: ti2. 4* 4 4" BALTIMORE, June 5—Chairman, Rax E. Dickey; Secretary, Diego Martinez; Reading Clerk, Tony Kastina, Minutea accepted from all previous port meetings. Port Agent's report on shipping. SIUNA convention, welfare benefits, quarterly financial committee. Bull Line accepted. President's report for May accepted. Secretary-Treasurer's communication re­ garding Canadian beef accepted. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor'a reports accepted. George Litcheficid elected as member of quarterly financial committee during new business. Total present: 125. MTuencmvAL?, cmSIUHALl M/UEVIAmY/ �Paic Nta« LOG W M, IMS '5 Crewmembers (l-r) H. John$on, pantryman; A. Payne, 3rd cook; M. Zepedo, OS; S. Miller, OS; R. D. Boieman, metsman, and B. Carter, wiper, made good use of the Panoceanic Faith's recreation room during long voyage. Topping gear proved to be hot work, so Seafarers D. Ketcbum, OS; ship's delegate J. R. Batsen, DM, and R. Byrne, AB, took some time out to cool off a bit, have a smoke and enjoy a coffee break. SHIP'S DELEGATE: 5S PANOCEANIC FAITH LAUDED ON GOOD TRIP Among its virtues, the Faith is a good feeder, thanks to the galley ministerings of chief cook C. Fontenot, shown doing up some steaks to perfection. The Panoceanic Faith (Panoceanic Tankers) Isn't a new ship by any means but, ac­ cording to her SlU crew and ship's delegate James R. Batson, she's one of the best. The Faith carried a cargo of grain from Galveston to Casablanca, then hit Le Havre, Southampton and Bremerhaven before heading back to the States, for a stop at Baltimore before paying off in New Orleans. Coffeetime in the engineroom found J. JcKobs, 3rd engineer; V. R, Limon, FWT, and L. V. Springer, oiler, ready and willing to have a picture taken. They were soon back at work keeping the plant running. Wipers B. Carter (left) and H. Overton, Jr., were relaxing for a smoke in the ship's machine shop when this shot was taken somewhere between Galveston and Casablanca. Not only the ship but the crew was also kept shipshape during the voyage, thanks to the haircutting prowess of Tony Tinoco, salon messman and ship's barber, shown here giving a shipmate the once-over-lightly. �UD5; ••-"I_;-.- SEAFAREItS tOO Paire Ten 8IU Pensioners Get Checks Oil Pipeline Dead-Ends In Potomac F ni r V' IB By Sidney Margollm Crisis In Health, Care, Aged Plans BALTIMORE—The $350 mlllioii oil pipeline from Texas to New York has reached an impasse at the Potomac River. Someone forgot to get clearance from the State of Maryland so the pipeline could be laid across the bottom of the Potomac. The state owns the bottoms of all navigable waters within Mary­ land boundaries, Apparently those responsible for clearances and rights-of-way didn't go beyond the Department of Geo­ logy of the Maryland Bureau of Mines and the United States Corps of Army Engineers for the Potomac River. When the pipeline construction approached the Potomac, some questions were asked about going through land on the Maryland side of the river. It was then that it was learned that the proper clear­ ance for the Potomac had not been obtained. Could Replace 91 T-2s It's been estimated that once the pipeline is in full operation, it could replace the equivalent of 94 T-2 type tankers and eliminate thousands of jobs. Nine oil com­ panies including Cities Service have banded together to form the controversial Colonial Pipeline Company. The clearance issue now is going before the Board of Public Works —composed of the state's top of­ ficials—who say they want all the Information on all aspects of the Colonial Pipeline before they ap­ prove any right-of-way. Some of the officials were astounded to hear how many coastwise tankers would be replaced by the pipeline. So the project now rests until the Board of Public Works acts. A pair of recent SlU pensioners are shown picking up their first monthly checks at Wilmington (top) and New York. In the West Coast port, Harry J. Cronin (top, left) 60, re­ ceives his $150 start on retirement from G. McCartney. Joe DiGeorge made the presentation to oldtimer Hugh Dick, 76, after the membership meeting in headquarters. Japan Trims Deck Gang Jobs TOKYO—The Japanese love affair with automated ships shows no si^s of relenting. Japan's third automated vessel will be completed and ready to go into service by the end of this year. Undertaking tiie latest exemptions on earnings in intei> $14 to $16 per ton more than con­ ventional vessels. Upon its com­ project, which is designed to national trade. pletion at the end of the year, the permit a drastic reduction in Among the features of the new vessel will be assigned to the the size of deck personnel, is the Kawaski Dockyard Company, which has already laid the keel of the 475-foot, 9,050-gros3ton vessel. Its design will permit operation with a crew of only 29 men. The construction of the new vessel is further evidence of the importance the Japanese govern­ ment places on the maintenance of a strong national-flag-fieet. The government offers such incentives to shipbuilders and owners as op­ erating subsidies and partial tax ship will be a closed-circuit tele­ vision Installation, which will en­ able ship officers stationed on the bridge to supervise the raising and lowering of anchors and to over­ see the handling of lines when the ship is docking. The vessel will also carry extensive automatic data recording devices that will eliminate the need for making manual log entries and other entries and other tasks involved In running the ship. The cost of the ship will be ap­ proximately $2.9 million, about Japan-Australia run of the KKK Line. The new vessel will join two other automated vessels that have been constructed by the Japanese. Last year, Mitsui Shipbuilding launched the 8,205-gross-ton diesel motorship Kasugasan Maru, whose automated engineroom enables the ship to operate with a crew of only 35 men. A ship of her size would ordinarily be operated by a 55man crew. In addition, another automated vessel, the Taikosan Maru of Mitsui Steamship, started hauling crude petroleum to Japan earlier this year. The vessel features the latest in Japanese shipboard automation. Some countries, such as Nor­ way, are trying an approach other than automation in attempts to cut the size of crews on vessels. The Norwegian Shipping Federation is studying the possibilities for mak­ ing the functions of unlicensed deck and engine personnel imerchangeable. The theory is that a reduction in manning can be accomplished by using unlicensed seamen in a variety of deck and engine Jobs and maneuvering them so that they might handle a mooring line on deck and turn to later in the engineroom. on **ro|U);lne", work. (First of a two-part report on current health insurance problenw and the new <)ver-65 plans). A crisis in health Insurance has developed as the result of rising medical costs and the inability so far of unions and management to control these costs. Not only do retired people find it difficult to buy adequate health insurance at prices they can afford, but even the group insurance of active workers has been diluted by rising costs, labor insurance ex­ perts report. In fact, the present system of indemnity insurance pro­ vided by many labor contracts itself has contributed to the leaping costs. Indemnity insurance usually provides specific allowances, such as $15 a day towards hospital care, or $150 for an appendectomy or $3 for office visits. But as doctors and health services have raised their fees far beyond the allowances paid by the health plans, even insured families are being compelled to pay an increasingly large share of their medical bills out of pocket. Your "fringe dollar" has been buying less vid less medical care. Higher benefits have been negotiated in many health-insurance plans during the past four years in an attempt to catch up with actual costs. But even the new payment levels have not been able to overhaul the climbing costs of hospital and medical care. The whole pattern of set allowances is coming apart at the seams, says Jerome Pollack, director of the New York Labor-Management Council of Health & Welfare Plans. Medical costs have climbed faster than other living expenses. Even since the 1957-1959 period, medical costs have risen 16 percent com­ pared to an overall rise in the retail price index of 6 percent. In fact, there is reason to believe the index may not fully reflect the actual jump in medical costs. For example, Irving Block, associate director of the New York Labor-Management Council, points out that the index doesn't give sufficient weight to the dramatic rise in hospital "ancillary serviced" like lab fees, drugs and dressings. These have risen even more than room charges. Block advises. Ancillary charges now usually total as much as the room charges and for a short, critical stay can be even higher. On the West Coast especially, where indemnity plans have boomed and in turn have pushed up medical fees, an actual runaway inflation of costs have occurred. For example, hospitals charge $30 and sometimes more for semiprivate care In Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, compared to $19-$25 in such cities as St. Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Washing­ ton, Pittsburgh, Chicago and most others, An-'office visit will set you back $6-$7 In the California cities but only $4-$5 in New York and a number of other big towns. You can have a baby for littie more than $100 in Cincinnati, but will pay over $200 in San Francisco, presumably for the same size. A tonsiilectomy will cost a Detroit or Philadelphia family only $70-75, but a Californian, $100. A Los Angeles resident must pay $10 on the average to have a tooth filled. The-same ache costs $5-$7 to correct in most other cities. Even an ordinary cough medicine like terpin hydrate costs $1.80 or more for a measly four ounces in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seat­ tle compared to $1 or a shade more in many other large cities. Nor are high medical costs confined to the West Coast. Despite the South's low wages, some of the charges in cities like Atlanta are higher than in many Northern and Midwest cities. Go to any of a number of other cities, Boston for example, and you will find noticeably high hospital and doctor fees not far below the West Coast fees. The new crisis in medical costs actually is a crisis of affluence. Pol­ lack believes. In the 1930's we had a crisis In medical care too. That was at a time when there was no health insurance. Today we are spending a solid $24 billion a year for medical care but have not learned how to manage it to get the most and best care. Now that the present indemnity insurance too is proving unsatisfac­ tory, labor groups and managements are having to seek a new tack. Management has become concerned too. When collective bargaining Is over, the employer has to worry about how much care the fringe dol­ lar he has agreed to, will really buy. The new tack taken by a group of 15 welfare plans in the New York area, and being explored by those in several cities, including the SIU Welfare Plan, is to band together to seek ways to control local medical costs. In cities like Rochester and Schenectady, NY, where there Is one big employer, the employer sometimes is able to bring pressure on the doctors and hospitals to restrain costs. But in towns where there are many relatively small welfare plans, the only way to exert influence on costs is through a council such as the new New York group. One of the main costs that needs expioring is hospital charges. Pol­ lack advises. The "crisis of affluence" has led both to over-utilization and to duplication of facilities, since at present there are few controls on where hospitals should be built. Present forms of health insurance themselves encourage over-utili­ zation by failing to provide for diagnostic services outside the hospital. Pollack points out. Sometimes a doctor hospitalizes a patient so he won't have to pay out of pocket for tests that are covered in a hospital but not in a doctor's office, not because the doctor is dishonest but be­ cause he's humane. Pollack lists four frequent loopholes in insurance. These are useful to watch for, whether you buy insurance in a group or individually: • Insurance Is almost always confined to hospitalized illness. Sensible Insurance would also cover diagnostic tests outside the hospital. • Items of severe need like rehabilitation are not insured. • Surgical payments are limited to Indemnity fees much below actual charges. • Drugs are not covered. The "crisis of affluence," by pushing up medical costs also has heightened the medical poverty of most under-insured groups, such as lower-income non-union families, and older folks. (NEXT: Can tho new "Over-6S" Insurance |dan help you or your elderly relatlvefi?), , • i ,, , , i /. u �Jo& M uW SEAFARERS COPS nspom LOG Pace Elevea No 'GAos#' —n AFL-CIO COIMMin iiii M I NAM POLITICAL UNIT OFF THE PAD. They've been talking about It for a year. Now, finally, the Business-Industry Political Action Com­ mittee, fathered by the National Association of Manufacturers, is off the launching pad. Money will be raised from individual "memberships" costing $10 to $99 a year. The cash will be earmarked for conservative candidates for Congress in marginal election areas. The NAM has twisted itself into a pretzel denying BIPAC is its of­ ficial political arm. It claims only that it "approved the idea" and will give it "support and encouragement." Such "support and encourage­ ment" will take the form of initial financial aid as a "loan." Chances are the loan will never be called. The US Chamber of Commerce was quick to deny any official connection with BIPAC. At the same time, the NAM declared BIPAC would have no official ties with its equivalent an the American Medical Association (American Medical Political Com­ mittee—AMPAC). However, NAM confessed to a "natural community of interests" with tlie AM A operation, a singular understatement. The fact'is that a very strong "community of interest" exists among the NAM, Chamber and AMA in their political viewpoints and goals. They belong together every bit as much as the Andrews Sisters or the Marx Brothers. And it is likely that what starts out to be a "community of interest" in theory will wind up soon as a community of interest in fact. Just about a year ago, COPE predicted the emergence of a powerful new political alliance between big business and big medicine. That alliance is now in its early stages. It won't be long before it's full grown and flexing a lot of muscle. t 4. t CHAMBER HONES BUDGET AX. The US Chamber of Commerce stands firm as a stump in a petrified forest against "waste in govern­ ment." What it considers waste is revealed in its latest request for budget cuts, contained in a letter to a Senate appropriations subcom­ mittee. The Chamber want $1.8 billion cut from President Kennedy's budget for the Labor Department, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and related agencies. In addition, it demands $1.2 billion be lopped from the omnibus education proposal. Further, it would dump the $200 million sought for the youth employ­ ment opportunities program and proposals for construction of waste and sewage treatment facilities; $138 million from the Public Health Service budget; nccriy $100 million for manpower retraining. 4) SUPREME COURT PLANS. The US Supreme Court probably will clear away more of the underbrush that chokes equitable state legisla­ tive apportionment and smothers the effectiveness of the city dweller's vote. The Court has promised to hear arguments next year on cases in­ volving apportionment in Virgina, Alabama, Maryland and New York. It will also hear cases concerning division of congressional districts in New York and Georgia. Possibly emerging from the decision on state legislative apportion­ ment will be guidelines to what comprises fair representation under the constitution. In its decision 15 month ago, upholding the right of the courts to hear cases challenging legislative apportionment, the high court failed to establish a formula. If a fair formula is devised by the court, it may herald the end of horse-and-buggy state government dom­ inated by conservatives representing a minority of the population. The AFL-CIO Union Label & Service Trades Department has undertaken a campaign to help in­ crease demand for "Festal" brand canned vegetables prepared by the Owatonna (Minn.) Packing Co. and carrying the union label of Pack­ inghouse Workers Local 442. "Fes­ tal" products ate top quality and are now available in stores in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kan­ sas, Montana, Illinois and Mis­ souri. The area of distribution is expected to expand. The threat of disaster rides with every ship that puts out to sea. It is a clear and ever-present danger to all seafaring men. We were grimly reminded of this fact dur­ ing the past week when news came across the wire that the Norwegian tanker Honnor and the SlU-manned containership San Juan had collided on Sunday some 200 miles off the Virginia coast. The San Juan was enroute from New York to Puerto Rico with 300 loaded contaihers, and the Honnor was in­ bound from Venezuela with a full cargo of oil. The later announcement that there was no loss of life aboard either ship brought great relief to all concerned. But it did not dimin­ ish the awareness that always on the seas to workers who quit and to the lurk danger and possible tragedy, against estates of those who have died in which those who follow the sea must con­ stantly be alert. the meantime. fs, i, i, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, which fought union recogni­ tion during a bitter 46-day strike in 1959, has signed a union shop contract for 1,750 employees with Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Employees Local 1199. Spe­ cified wage increases are provided for in the first three years of a five-year pact, and wage reopeners thereafter are subject to arbitra­ 4" 4« 4« tion. Previously, Local 1199 signed A five-year battle by members a first contract with St. John's of Building Service Employes' Lo­ Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn. cal 524 has won a backpay award 4' 4« 4" of $500,000 for 105 employes of the city public works department The US Court of Appeals in In Woburn, Mass. The city's fight Washington has been asked by the against paying the workers a 25- National Labor Relations Board to cent hourly pay increase, voted order the Kohler Company to re­ by the city council in 1958, col­ instate 44 workers whom the firm lapsed when judges of the Su­ has refused to rehire since the end preme Judicial Court of Massa­ of a six-year strike by the United chusetts ruled that four successive Auto Workers. The board filed a mayor's vetoes of council-approved civil contempt proceeding accusing pay raises were unlawful. Raises the Sheboygan, Wis., plumbing averaging above $30 a week were ware manufacturer of failing to put into effect the following week. comply with a 1962 court decree. The city may have to float a spe­ The order called for reinstatement cial bond issue to finance the of workers who had been on strike raises, and to p.ay pro rata shares between 1954 and 1960. The Railroad Dispute Out of the millions of words which have been written about the current work rules dispute between railway labor and manage­ ment, the most significant, we think, are those contained in the huge advertisements which railroad management has been run­ ning in the nation's major newspapers in recent days. In big, black, bold letters, railroad man­ agement asks: ISN'T ARBITRATION BETTER THAN A NATION-WIDE RAIL STRIKE? The railroads go on to assert, in their ad­ vertisements, that "The only remaining solution (to the work rules dispute) appears to be action by Congress requiring both parties to submit to arbitration" and that "Congress can serve the public interest best by promptly enacting legislation requiring a settlement of tbe issues in tliis dispute." This is of extreme sirfnificance to Seafar­ ers, not only because tlv^ hundreds of SIU members who work fo'- the railroads are di­ rectly concerned b" 'h'^ f^i^nute, but also because the railrcaJs' i :^-mmendation of Government-imposed arbitration of an in­ dustrial conflict—compulsory arbitration— poses a threat to the collective bargaining rights of all Seafarers and other workers in the transportation field. As Seafarers well know, the proponents of compulsory arbitration have chosen the maritime industry as the testing ground for their proposals, and legislation calling for the compulsory arbitration of labor-manage­ ment disputes in maritime has already been introduced -in Congress—^notably the bill introduced in the House by Representative Bonner, chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee. Spokesmen for the SIU and AFL-CIO Mar­ itime Trades Department have not only de­ nounced this bill, and opposed it in testimony before the Bonner committee, but have con­ sistently pointed out the dangers to all trade unionists inherent in this type of legislation. Now that such flagrant attempts are being made to extend the compulsory arbitration concept beyond the bounds of maritime, it is apparent that these SIU and MTD warnings were well founded. It is now becoming increasingly evident that management—in this case railway management specifically—has no intention or desire to shoulder its real responsibilities in order to make free collective bargaining work, but instead wishes to pass the whole matter over to Government, obviously in the belief that Government action will be to their best interests. It is obvious that these management in­ terests, having seen the comoulsory arbitra­ tion ball begin to roll in maritime, are now in­ tent upon making it snowball, and extending the comnul.sory arbitration princinle to the entire transportation field, if not to other vital segments of American industry. Management's action in this resnect rep­ resents a grave a<^sault on the ri<Jht to bar­ gain freelv, which American trade iinjoni<^ts gained only after manv years of strusfple, and aR trad" vnionist.s must be prepared to meet the threat. > % �SEAFARERS fage Twelve July 99. -IMS LOG SrC7 AXtRXVAXiS and The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare plan and a total of $11,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Backs Losmar On Suggestions To the Editor: I'd like to comment on the welfare suggestions carried in the letter from the SS Losmar in the LOG on June 28. I think a man with 12 to 15 years of seatime should be allowed to retire on a pension regardless of his age, so that new people can move into the industry. I certainly agree with I certainly wish all seamen who are active SIU members the best of luck, as I know I would really love to be sailing again and ship with all my friends in the SIU. 1 also hope you'll keep sending me the LOG. As you can imagine,- I don't get around much anymore and stick pretty close to this beau­ tiful coast town that 1 live in. Thanks again to everyone in the SIU for seeing to it that these retirement checks keep coming. Donald D. Dambrino Robert Lee Littleton, 53: a Liver Juan Mayor, 62: Brother Mayor died of heart failure at the ailment was Brother Littleton's cause of death US Naval Hospi­ on March 27, tal, Philadelphia, 1963 in Portland, Pa., on May 29, Ore. Sailing in 1963, A member the engine de­ of the SIU since 4 4 4 partment, he had 1955, he had joined the SIU sailed in the in 1939. His steward depart­ brother, Cleroy ment. A friend, V. Littleton, of C. Waters, of All letters to the Editor for To the Editor: Mobile, Ala., Philadelphia, was When the Seafarers Welfare publication in the SEAFARERS named administratrix of his estate. survives. Burial was in Mobile. LOG must be signed by the Plan came through with a check Burial was at the US National Total benefits: $500. writer. Names will be withheld cbvering 70 percent of the Cemetery, Beverly, NJ. Total surgical and hospital biljs that upon request. t 4. benefits: $500. would have placed us in debt Knhina Davis, 51: Brother Davis for a very long time, we were t i i t t 3» the Losmar crew on that. died of cancer in Houston, Texas, better able to appreciate the I also feel that a two-year Isham B. Beard; 53: Brother on May 10, 1963. Alva O, Moreland; 41: Brother value of this protection. grace period on welfare eligibil­ Moreland died of accidental causes Beard died of bronchitis on April He joined the 1 guess it takes something ity should be given to SIU men SIU in 1958 and in Groves, Texas, 18, 1963 at the whose books are in good stand­ like we went through to make sailed in the en­ on'May 25, 1963. Galveston, Texas, ing if they want to work ashore people understand how im­ gine department. USPHS Hospital. He sailed in the for a while. It's impossible to portant these benefits are. Surviving is his steward depart­ He had been a Frank Reid & Family keep a job ashore and get the cousin, Jean Eva ment and had member of the 4 4 4 necessary time in on a ship Fontana, of joined the SIU in SIU since 1950 under the present rule. Houston. Burial 1957. His sister, and had shipped For the members on the SS was at Forest Lela Mae Morein the steward Transbay, my many thanks for Park Cemetery land, of Groves, department. Sur­ their help aher 1 was injured To the Editor: in Houston. Total benefits: $500. Texas, survives. viving is his 1 would like to let you know aboard the ship while in Paki­ Burial was at wife, Louise M. how much my daughter and 1 stan. Without their help I would Oak Bluff Memorial Park Ceme­ Beard, of Medford, Mass. Burial have been left without a doctor appreciate what the Seafarers Benjamin Trottie; 74: Brother tery, Port Neches, Texas. Total was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bed­ Welfare Plan has done for her. or hospitalization. benefits: $4,000. ford, Mass. Total benefits: $500. " Trottie died of a heart ailment on She has been very sick and if John K. Christopher April 12, 1963 in it had not been for the welfare New York City. All of the following SIU families have received a $200 4 4 4 benefits, she would have been He joined the maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the in the hospital so much longer. SIU in 1944 and baby's name, represening a total of $2,400 in maternity With my husband gone much shipped in the benefits and a maturity value of $300 in bonds: of the time, it would have been steward depart­ To the Editor: very hard for me to handle this ment until he Jack Lee Cooley, bom May 22, Kelly Marie Turk, born June 10, 1 received two months' pen­ burden. The welfare plan has went on pension 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ben­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Baker sion checks at the same time done so much for me. 1 want to in 1954. He is jamin Cooley, Citronelle, Ala. R. Turk, Uriah, Ala. and boy was 1 proud and glad thank you all. survived by his Thank God, our daughter is to see them. I belong to one i t. t. sister, Mrs. Mary home now and doing fine. of the finest unions anyone Myrna Tigmo, bom June 2, 1963, Steve Viscarra, born June 14, Henderson, of Fayettevllle, NC. Mrs. Vivian Palmer could ever hope to belong to. to Seafarer and Mrs. Manuel Tig- 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Burial was at Northside Cemetery, mo, Brooklyn, NY. Fayettevllle. Total benefits: $1,000. Viscarra, Baltimore, Md. t. 1(. t 4 t Vincent Flores, bom March 26, Wayne Sovich, born June 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael T. Flores, Baltimore, Md. Sovich, Bayville, NJ. & i. t. ii. a, ii, Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the Christina Lnjan, born May 21, Michael Anthony Prota, bom hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country. June 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joe E. George Prota, Philadelphia, Pa. Lujan, San Francisco, Calif. John Givens • Pedro Reyes USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL EsteU Godfrey Roosevelt Robbing NORFOLK. VIRGINIA NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ii $> It Elmer Hansen Jose Rodriguez Oliver Ange Henry Riley Samuel Bailey John Ohanasian Richard Haskins. Jr. D. Santiago Earl Congleton WUey Strlcklin Billy Orbach Richard Fontenot, born June 11, Brnce Kevin Altstatt, born May E. Constantino Joseph Scully Thomas Hickey Jessie Jones George WiUiams Paul Cook William Padgett 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wiltz 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Robert Joseph Shefuleskl William Jordan William Mason Julian Wilson Cumberland Clrlo Ramos James Shiber A. Kankeas Ralph McDaries Fontenot, Port Arthur, Texas. Ramose Elliott William Roberts W. Altstatt, Victoria, Texas. Manuel Silva Philip Koral Anton Evenson Calvin Rome USPHS HOSPITAL i. i[. i. lb James Spilioteg Jesus Landron James Gouldman Aubry Sagent STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK A. Longueria Thomas Tighe Corrle Shartzer James Hand Michael Tony Beale, born May Lisa Faye AUman, born June 11, Herbert Fernando Vargas Pedro Arellano Dominlck DiSel Bent Madsen Louie Storie Hart WUllam Vidal Joseph Bailey Warren JFederer O. E. Olsen 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Law- 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Howard Herring Finis Strickland Francis White Cristobal Belarosa Joseph fried George O'Rourko Adolph Swinson Albert Hammac ton J. Beale, Tampa, Fla. W. Allman, Jr., South HUl, Va. Frank Fromm Ching S. You Anthony Brania John Plekos Harvey Thomas Daniel Hutto William H. Pierce, 67; Brother Pierce died of natural causes at the Veterans Ad­ ministration Hos­ pital in Hamp­ ton, Va., on June 8, 1963. An SIU member since 1941, he had shipped i n the steward depart­ ment. Surviving is his wife, Daisy Pierce, of Norfolk, Va. Burial was at Poplar Run Cemetery, Driver, Va. Total benefits: $4,000. Praises Union Welfare Assist Welfare Plan Helps Daughter Pension Checks Really Welcome EVERY MONTHS If any SIU ship hat no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY '»i!. Ruffln Thomas Herbert Jackson Robert Trlppe Thomas Jenkins William Wade Walter Johnson James Walker Steve Kolina Roland Wilcox Theodore Lee Kenneth MacKenzle James Williams Anthony Maxwell John Word Hurliss Minkler USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Harry Baum A. M. Marhala Colon Boutwell William MiUison George Champlin Fred Re'molt Luis Cruz Walter Sikor.skl D. R. Hampton Kenneth Wight F. A. Lagimas USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYI.AND John P. Doyle Charles Kerns Robert-Duff Gustave Loeffer James Farren Stanley Vernuz Michael Gaudlo Wm. Weatherspoon Wayne Hartman USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Tlnerman Lee James Barnes William Lawless Kermlt Bymaster Felipe Narvaez Leslie Dean John Rawza Joseph Dudley Ernest Russell Adelin Fruge L. Reinchuck William Fletcher Kimon Fafoutakls M. E. Schlfanl James Sullivan ' Tomas Gutierrez Walter Sprinkle .Tames Gates Charles Scbcehans Charley Harvey Andrew Lynch USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA R. Christensen C. Gray Ignazio D'Amlco Joseph Miller EmUe Gerlch USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Joseph Aslin Auston Athklnson Charles Robinson Auslln Ilennlng Ralph Caramante WeU Denny Edward Garrity David Gemeiver Prove Eligibility For Hospital $ Seafarers being admitted to a Public Health hospital are urged to carry with them their Union book plus proof of eli­ gibility for SIU benefits; namely, a record that they have at least 90 days seatime during the previous year and at least one day during the previous six months. Failure to have the proper credentials will cause a delay in payments to the Sea­ farer. If the Seafarer is admitted "to a hospital which is not a FHS institution, he should contact the Union immediately. The Union will arrange with the USPHS for a transfer to a Pub­ lic Health hospital in his vicin­ ity. The PHS will not pick up the hospital tah for private hospital care, unless it is noti­ fied in advance. J. A. Raftopolus Bernard Zeller M. A. Reyes USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Leneard Higgant Erwin Jennings Robert Banister Benjamin Deibler Thomas Lehay Clsiirle Doyal George McKnew Adrian Durocher Arthur Madsen Abe Gordon Max Olson James Grantham Charles Slater Joseph Gross Willie Young Burl Haire USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James Mcgee Bernard Walsh BiUy Russell SAILORS" SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny Thomas Isaksen MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON. MARYLAND Charles Ackerman VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arscnault JACKSON HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA Darwin Carroll USPHS HOSPITAL LEXINGTON. KENTUCKY William Gulley VA HOSPITAL JACKSON. MISS. Harry Luzader PINE CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON. MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, DC , WUllam Thomson • : • . �Jal7 t9, Un 'Sea Life' SEAFARERS Pare Ttairtcca LOG ly Jim Mottf. The SIU crew of the Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) writes that the "US Merchant Ma­ rine checker champion" will be at Mobile during the Labor Day holiday to take on all com­ ers. The "champ" holds out an invite to all Seafarers who may in port then to drop in and attend the "Gulf Coast championship" contest, slated a lot more cheerful for all hands, mains the same and all things must change in time. Aboard the Sea­ to be held at 510 Broad, South, he added. in Mobile. Apparently the crew is touting shipn>ate Fred Kretxler, a deck de­ partment veteran who's been play­ ing checkers In matches all over the world for better than 20 years. Kretzler bills himself as the "US merchant marine checker cham­ pion" and as an ex-Navy champ 'I dunno. He always stands like that. Claims he's a direct descendant of the Vikings .. ." Democracy's Salesmen Are Often Seafarers By Seafarer William E. Calefato, Book C-936 (An old hand at story-telling, Seafarer William E. Calefato offers a look into the activities of some of his shipmates during their travels in India. He ships in the engine department out of the West Coast.) Seafarers who roam around the world are affected by the plight of children in countries where poverty is rampant and, in their own way, they act as ambassadors of domocracy. This is very true in India, since very few visitors other than seamen see the real thing. A cross-section of hi^manity at its best and worst gathers at the'waterfront. During a visit to Vizagapatam some time ago, some of the crew "adopted" a few of the children, and dressed and fed them. Everything went well for all the benefactors except for one named George. George was trapped while he was mailing a letter at the post ofRce, an outdoor type where customers stand in the street and conduct busi­ ness through windows. This exposed him to public view and soon a crowd of children, women with babies, old men and cripples, gathered around. Everywhere George saw an outstretched hand. It was not that there were too many hands for him. It was just that to please one he must please all, so the only thing to do was to be stubborn and refuse all. But not George. He disposed of all his available coins, but the crowd still followed the rickshaw for several blocks. George wished he had chosen a faster driver, who was one of the townsfolk and had to cooperate by letting the people keep up with his vehicle—and George. When the traffic got too heavy, the crowd dispersed and George started on a shopping tour. That was when a little girl hitched a ride In his rickshaw. Usually, as is expected by the kids, the ride ends at a store where they are out­ fitted in whatever clothes they like. More than a half dozen Seafarers besides George "adopted" small children on that trip. Pete, the crew messman, even brought his little girl to the dock, which took on a festive mood when the youngster performed an Impromptu dance for her hosts. Small alms In the way of candy, chewing gum, bread, other sweets and coins were passed on to the waiting children and mothers. The neighborhood dogs also made regular visits to the ship to get their meals. Their fights over scraps were stopped when Pete and a shipmate carried the food to them and distributed It, instead of tossing morsels over the rail. This made quite an impression. The Americans were kind to their kids, and were even teaching democracy to the dogs. Still, George was the man the townsfolk really figured as a soft touch. He was the American "Rajah," and they called for him to come ashore again and again. Each time, he was relieved of whatever coins and small cash he had. On one occasion, he was buying a dress for his "adopted" daughter, when the crowd spotted a handful of rupees he was holding and started to wail and chant. This was a fortune to all of them, and he was spending It on one youngster. George took a ten-rupee note and passed it to his driver, who said he'd get change and divide it up among the kids. But the crowd wouldn't have it, and it looked for a while like a riot was cpming up. The crowd didn't trust the rickshaw driver. In a queenly manner, "Jeanie," 7, picked up the note from the driver, returned it to George, and said: "Give to this boy. He give to all." Hidden in the crowd was a child about five years old. The crowd's -eyes were on George; this was the big decision. Then there was the same assuring smile from "Jeanie" that had vamped him the first time, and that saved the day. George gave the boy the money, the crowd cheered and went away. George had had it. Not another coin to anyone—ever. Not even to the old legless man who was beside the road, whose voice George heard calling him front a block away after he had passed by. It was too much. George stopped his rickshaw and walked back to the old man with a rupee note. He was rewarded with a sound from the man's throat that was both a thanks and a prayer—sounds that are hard to forget. The crowd had gathered was also pleased. They were surprised to see that a "Rajah" had walked back to help a crippled man, one of their own who couldn't make his way like all the other alms-seekers. , Kretder Cosonova to boot. He Includes a suitcase among his gear boosting his "title" wherever he goes. t A hearty vote of thanks from the steward department of the SS Producer (Marine Carriers) was given to the deck department and the chief mate for arranging and carrying out the paintings of the galley and messroom. The "won­ derful cooperation" of deck de­ partment and mate, said Seafarer Ray Casanova, made short work of this chore. Both compartments are SI 't> it When the John B. Waterman (Waterman) began a recent trip. Its SIU steward department started out feeding the crew as If the vessel was a "hotel," according to ship's delegate Van Parker. Most of the gang thought the pace of the cooking activity would slow down after a while, but all hands were pleasantly surprised when the grade and preparation of the chow kept running at top level. As the trip continued, Parker notes, "the better the food got." All SIU men on the John E. joined in a round of cheers for the fine work of their fellow Seafarers in the galley. S S ii Some serious thinking about future contract provisions has been started by Seafarers aboard the Robin Hood (Robin). G. Stan­ ley, making the motion, called for the SIU negotiating committee to think about an overtime provision specifying that anyone in the deck or engine department called to work overtime after 5 PM or be­ fore 8 AM be paid a minimum of two hours OT. The suggestion re­ ceived . the unanimous backing of the SIU crew. "The old order changeth, yield­ ing place to the new," is an ex­ pression typifying that nothing re- PINN TRADER (P«nn), Jun* 1— Chairman, D. I. Hdwardo Secretary, J. W. Butler. It waa agreed that crew would not dgn on next trip uniesi refrigerator haa been repaired or replaced. Stephen Emerson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Suggcstion made that each member donate $1.00 to reimburse ship's delegate for personal funds spent on behalf of crew. Any surplus to go to ship's fund. Suggestion made that the Union notify aU shipping companies about change in rate for cleaning Ikiaan Ch.^?man Chairman, ol?ro. OeorBe nibmitted in letter. Ship'i delegate thanked the crew for ita cooperation In keeping longahoremen and aaleimen out of recreation room, and In helping to, keep the crew roesi clean. Vote of thanks to the steward department for first-rate Job. $6.19 In ship's fund. —— SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain Lines), June IS—Chairman, Peter A. seranoi Secretary, Edward Pollse. ,1343 j„ .^Ip's fund. Motion that committee check Into the feasibility of SIU pension plan for those who M.W SO efficient seatlme. Discussion on Mike, /i«.t.r7 """ha" fixedalr-condltloner In Edgecrew Mike; ^ upon arrival In iiiow 'compl'etf dSa'^d'^^o^^'Sl?- Tepdr.. censed men. Matter wiU be turned over to boarding patrolman. $29 In BEAUREOARD (Sea-Land), June IS ship's fund. HoUon to contact head- —Chairman, Recca Matarangolo; Sec­ retary, Don Hicks. Disputed OT In deck department to be settled at payoff. Motion that company provide transportation from and to docks to :1 Newark airport. train Savannah (Seatrain), this Idea was again proven both effect­ ive and true when a new ship's delegate was elected. A hearty round of applause and cheers showed outgoing delegate J. Bartlett how much his fellow Seafarers appreciated the job he did during his span at the post. New delegate Yew Barnes elected with the best wishes of all SIU men aboard Is Chester YowSI SI S The crew of the Alice Brown (Bloomfield) comments on the regular USPHS inspections thusly. Though It appreciates the value of regular check-ups and Is fully aware of the necessity for having them, It asks that inspections be held at periodic Intervals Instead of being called at every port and, sometimes, on Saturdays and Sun­ days. The inspections do cause a bit of trouble and inconvenience for all hands, they say, and keep the steward department from do­ ing its normal chores. S S S Here's a helpful hint on how to avoid the rush to use the washing machine, from aboard the Steel Worker (Isthmian). Meeting chair­ man Byron Barnes says that the bulletin board in the laundry room will be used henceforth as a call board to notify all hands who want to wash their garments when their turn at the machine is coming up. Any Seafarer desiring to wash clothes can put his name on the list and then watch the board to check on his turn. That's fair play all around and makes for clean clothes and contented washdays. OVERSEAS ROSE (Overseas Cartiers), June S—Chairman, V. Hall; Secretary, John Ratllff. Few hours disputed OT In deck department. Mo­ tion made to have patrolman see about Ice cube machine, Motion made to obtain clarification on steward de­ partment manning scale. Chief mate threatened one man In deck depart­ quarters for written agreement be­ ment. This will be referred to patrol­ tween company and Union. Motion man. Ship needs to be fumigated. to see agent about getting pantryman DEL MAR (Delta), May 5—Chair­ aboard. Vote of thanks to steward and whole department for good food man, Lloyd S. Johnson; Secretary, Ed­ ward E. Zubatsky. Motion made to and service. notify headquarters regarding a new program. Twenty - five OATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), May retirement 24 — Chairman, William Velazquez; years as a member In the Union or Secretary, Robert Principe. Ship's 15 years of seatlme should be enough. June 11 — Chairman, ^mes L. delegate reported everything running smoothly with no beefs. Motion to Tucker; Secretary, Edward E. Zubat­ have negotiating committee reopen sky. No beefs reported. Captain Is negotiations for wage Increases and giad he has a good crew on ship. to have committee negotiate for same Three brothers had to leave ship due type agreement In this lieet as for to Illness and Injuries. Men asked to be quiet when other men are sle^fping. Seatrain Lines. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land), June 9 — Chairman, C. W. Hall; Secretary, Car­ los Diaz. No beefs reported. Every­ thing going fine. New chief steward doing a fine job. Vote of thanks to entire steward department for good service and well-prepared food. $12 In ship's fund. BULK LEADER (American Bulk Carriers), May 24 — Chairman, T. Frazier; Secretary, W. Young. $16 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Company Is not living up to contract by failing to put enough money aboard for draws in foreign ports. Patrolman should be sure that there Is enough ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), June 11 money aboard before leaving. —Chairman, John H. Emmerick; Sec­ PENN CARRIER (Pann), June 2— retary, R. Kyla. Ship's deicgate re­ ported no beefs. Motion made to Chairman, Stephen BergcrIa; Secre­ have all SIU ships traveling in tropi­ tary, Guy Walter. Some disputed OT cal waters air-conditioned. Vote of in deck and engine departments to thanks to steward department. Dis­ be taken up with patrolman. Stephen cussion on safety and on safety meet­ Bergerla was elected to rerve as ship's delegate. Motion to have pa­ ings between company and crew. trolman check hospital for proper MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ drugs. Fans have not been Installed riers), May If—Chairman, Gene Flow­ in crew quarters as per agreement. ers; Secretary, R. Harnandez. Discus­ Held discussion on matters pertaining sion about a new retirement plan. to good and welfare. Vote of thanks General Ideas and suggestions will be given to steward department. ^ //OW lA/ 0C77V Mmwm I �5a:«r^arjt9 too Pare Fourteen Bangkok Gets Bang From Vendor Gift 1 i ^ I ^ i Fun Ashore A Traveling Man By Anthony Parker There's just no end to the ways seamen can lend a helping hand to others during their travels around the world. Sea­ farers on Isthmian's Steel Vendor found that out when, In a much-appreciated gesture,^ they turned over some extra Vendor that had already been read by the literature-hungry crew, and reading material to two agen- were just lying about gathering cles in Bangkok. Thailand, for the benefit of shut-ins and merchant seamen from other lands. Although gifts of money, food and clothing are always welcome, books also serve as a useful means of expressing friendship, the Ven­ dor learned. The ship received two letters of praise and thanks calling attention to the crew's thoughtfulness while the vessel was in Bang­ kok last month. It seems there were a few hefty bundles of books on board the Good Feeders dust. Instead of heaving these sev­ eral hundred volumes overboard, all hands held a quick meeting and decided that there must be a lot of other people without the same easy access to good reading materi­ al that Seafarers had. A quick canvass of Bangkok was taken and the SIU men decided to bring the books to two places, the Bangkok Nursing Home and the Mariners Club. Choosing the Nursing Home was fairly easy. The ill and shut-ins at the Home hadn't much choice of something to do with their time and were, quite naturally, warmly appreciative of the Seafarers' gift. The donation to the Mariners Club was another easy choice. What better way, the SIU men thought, of bringing the meaning of "Brotherhood of the Sea" home to the seamen of all nations fre­ quenting the Bangkok club. A. J. Hobson, manager of the Mariners Club, took pen in hand and wrote ship's delegate J. Goude a message of thanks "for the very kind gesture" and the lift the dona­ tion gave to "seamen of various nations which call into this port." The Club committee, consisting of British, Danish, Japanese, Neth­ erlands, Norwegian and Thai con­ sular and shipping representatives, indicates that the Vendor's gift was a good-will gesture for an -in­ ternational audience. f'we been around the world, you see. From Zanzibar to the Zuyder Zee; Up the coast, and down again. Around the Horn, where the storms are horn. From rivers to oceans and sea to sea Where each port 'o call welcomes me; The iriends I meet are old and new The kind who always have a smile for you. Working ashore in the eleetrical field since 1961, re^ tired Seafarer Franklyn J. Mum keeps in shape by getting a real work-out with his two sons during a fun-filied day at Disney­ land Park. OLOBB CARRIER (Marltlm* Over­ seas), . May 30—Chairman, Pataluki Secretary, Walter Crassman. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion on water cooler. Scuppers need cleaning. Mattresses needed for crew. Vote of thanks to r'eward de­ partment. OLOB8 PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), May 34—Chairman, Charlee Pafford; Secretary, Joseph Grobber. No beefs reported. Motion made to see patrolman about getting exterminator aboard for roaches, and to check about getting cots. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Over­ seas), June 9—Chairman, Vernon Hall; Secretary, John H. C. Ratllff. Ship's delegate reported • few hours die- KEVA IDEAL (Keva Corporation), June 9—Chairman, Frank Hughes; Secretary, R. V. Gelling. Ship's dele­ gate is resigning and Frank Hughes was elected to serve. Discussion on getting clarification on new contract and working rules. Crew would like to know if anything is being done about the noise of the air compres­ sors used In unloading cargo. The matter of deck gang entering cargo tunnels and hoppers for various rea­ sons was discussed. Crewmembers feel that when they are required to do this unloading operation In those areas should cease altogether for safety reason. The matter of leaking hot water heater inj galley was brought to the attention of the chief engineer. BanLV!goRiYl TERRIBLE STORMCOMmef Lc>ORHOWDAI9IOir& oum/EReJS But when the voyage nears the end And I say adieu to all my friends. When at last my ship is homeward bound. Then the port that I long to see (And after all these years) The best one to me— There's none better that I have found Because, you see, it's my old home town! quarters concerning confinement to ship in Beirut. This wlU be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Motion made that an effort be made to se­ cure a new washing machine before leaving New York, and to sea that clear water for crew's use is obtained. Present machine tears clothing and water Is rusty. New hot water tank needed before start of next trip. Vote of thanks to 3rd cook for pre­ paring red beans, which were ex­ ceptionally good. ballot for members at sea on aU mat­ ters pertinent to the membership. Suggestion for Union to be notified that in nine-month trip there were no personal beefs between Union brothers. See patrolman about extra day's pay for crewmembers who came aboard in Europe and Casablanca by crossing international date line. Dis­ cussion on keeping longshoremen out of passageways and inesshaUs. Roy C. Pappan elected to serve as ship's delegate. PORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), May 30—Chairman, T. Jones; Secre­ tary, B. J. Wright. No beefs reported by department delegates. Frank Schandl wes elected ' to serve as ship's delegate. See patrolman about porthole screens, painting messrodm. better grade of fruit, awning over fantail and quarters, and air-condi­ tioning of messroom. TRANSINDIA (Hudson Waterways), April 5—Chairman, J. Talbot; Secre­ tary, Roy Roberts. Crew requested to keep longshoremen out of crew quarters. Motion made that nego­ tiating committee consider issuance of American money only for dfaws in all ports. Travelers checks to be prohibited. Motion that every effort be made to improve galley sanitation problem caused by open drains and lack of steam lines. Motion that nego­ tiating committee be requested to seek OT rate and one-half for men off watch and OT lor watchstanders for tank cleaning. Galley force com­ mended for doing an outstanding job. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), May 26—Chairman, Burt Hanback, Secretary, Roberto Hannibal. Three men missed ship In Texas City. $23.19 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate re­ signed. New ship's delegate to be elected at beginning of new voyage. Motion to have delegate see Food Committee about six-duy-old milk re­ ceived in Edgewater. puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Trip ended with few beefs. Motion made to have ice cube or icemaking machine of some sort put aboard this ship as there is no way of making ice on the Indian run. Mo­ tion to have clarification on manning scale for steward department Article V. Chief mate's threats to one man in deck department will be referred to patrolman. Ship needs to bo fumigated for roaches and bugs. Settled down In his room on the Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers), SIU steward Leo Strange (top photo) is the man who puts together the menus that keep the stomachs on that ship purring instead of growling. Above, aboard the Steel Designer (Isthmian), chief cook Vlfiliiom Seltzer and Wiilie Walker, galley utility, get part of the noon-time meal ready for their charges. LOO-A-RHYTHMi Margarett Brown (Bloemfleld), June 2—Chairman. H. H. Johnson; Secre­ tary, J. W. Barnett. One man injured and had to get off in Southampton. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion on taking col­ lection for washing machine fund and to see about replacing washing ma­ chine. OT requested If recreation room is to be used for checkers in port. Crew should be paid for clean­ ing of same. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), June 9— Chairman, John Yates; Secretary, W. M. Hand. Letter written to head- PENN CHALLENGER (Penn), May 9—Chairman, j; E. Tanner; Secretary, T. B. Markham. New ship's delegate elected to serve.. T. E. Markham. Vote of thanks to last ship's delegate. Dan Sheehan. Room situation discussed and letter will be sent to head­ quarters. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), May 31—Chairman, V. Capilano; Secretary, L. A. Ramirez. Motion made that when a man comes from the hall for a certain job. he should not be trans­ ferred to another job. This refers to steward department. No patrolman aboard the ship in San Francisco. Request more frozen or fresh vege­ tables. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), May 25—Chairman, James O. Bruso; Secre­ tary, Melano S. Sosplns. The matter of some men performing and not doing their duties will be taken up with patrolman. $10.96 In ship's fund. AU crewmembers requested to coop­ erate in keeping ship clean. Ship needs to be fumigated. TRANSGLOBB (Hudson Waterways), June 5—Chairman, W. Renny; Secre­ tary, S. U. Johnson. Ship's delegate reported that everything Is running smoothly, and that ha will resign at the end of voyage. Henry Dombrowski was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion that headquarters negotiating committee sea about get­ ting a new and improved pension benefit. Vote of thanks extended to Glenn Tenley. ship's delegate, who is leaving vessel. OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime overseas). May 19—Chairman, Ralph P. Fyrce; Secretary, J. M. Griffin. $18.00 in ship's fund. Motion made that the Union institute an absentee May 19—Chairman, John Mehalou; Secretary, John R. Talbot. Contact patrolman regarding slopchest closing to early. Motion OT be paid for men on watch and OT and a half for off watch work cleaning wing tanks on this type of ship. Blowers for ven­ tilation should be instaUed. Ship needs to be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), June 3—Chairman, C. Lee; Secretary, L. Schenk. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. C. Lee Was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on a few items that need to be re­ paired. Crew requested to be quiet in pasageways. Vote of thanks to steward department for "job weU done. DEL ORG (Data), May 25—Chair­ man, M. L, Durham; Secretary, W. H. Newsom. $12.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by departmerft dele­ gates. Discussion on the amount of milk needed for voyage. Vote of thanks for the Improvement In steward department. HERCULES VICTORY (Marine Man­ agers), May 26—Chairman, J. Clurman; Secretary, M. Brown. Ship's delegate resigned and Charles E. Rawbings was elected to serve as ship's delegate. A1 hands have (wo hours delayed sailing from Savannah. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food, service, etc. Crew asked to cooperate In keeping messroom clean at night.' ANJI (Seafarers Inc.), June 9 — Chairman, O. Yeagar; Secretary, A. Yarborough. Ship's delegate told crew that those who have money com­ ing wUl get a draw. Everything is running smoothly. Discussion on who is to paint the engineers' quarters. Agreement was reached. Vote of thanks to steward department. �ioif u, litt Sehedule Of SlU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly oner a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the iisted SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to Include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York August 5 Detroit August 9 Philadelphia August 6 Houston August 12 Baltimore August 7 New Orleans August 13 Mobile August 14 West Coast SIU Meetings Sltr headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December,; 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Seattle Saif Francisco Wilmington July 26 August 21 August 19 August 23 September 18 September 16 September 20 October 23 October 21 October 25 November 20 November 18 November 22 Private Eyes... SIU HALL r DIRECTOBT •mm SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXErUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard l.lndaey Williama A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BlU Hall Ed Mooney Ered Stewart BAUTIMURE 1216 B. Baltimore St Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BDSTUN 276 State St Joho Fay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10229 W. Jefferson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS . 676 4tb Ave.. Bklyn HVaclnth 9-6600 HOUSTON . 9804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent .. WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILL.K 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morrla. Agem ELgln S-09B7 MIAMI 744 W Flagler St Ben Oonzales. Agent FRanklln 7-3564 MOBILE . . 1 South Lawrence St Louis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jaekson Ave Buck Stephens. Agent .. Tel 629-7546 NEW YORK ... 675 4th Ave., Brookl. ! HYaclnth B-660P NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 480 Harrison St. Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernander Juncos. Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 BEAITLE 2505 1st Ave •Ted Babkowski, Agent MAIn 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2786 WILMINGTON Calif 505 N. Marine Ave George McCartney. Agent TErminal 4-2528 (Continued from page 2) Ing their strikes. In the SIU of Canada's dispute with the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, the com­ pany admitted paying $361,000 to one detective agency alone to help carry on its fight against the SIU of Canada. In the course of the SIU's recent victorious 98-day strike against the Roto-Broil Company of Long Is­ land City, the union uncovered the company's use of several em­ ployment agencies for the purpose of providing scabs to fill the jobs of striking employees without ad­ vising the job applicants that a strike was in progress. SIU picket­ ing of the agencies involved, fol­ lowed by the filing of complaints, resulted in the suspension of the guilty agencies' licenses for violat­ ing the city law against such prac­ tices. Put Postal Zone On LOG Address The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their families include postal lone numbers in sending changes of address into the LOG. The use of the zone num­ ber will greatly speed the flow of the mail and will facilitate delivery. Failure to Include the zone number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now in -the process of zoning its entire mailing list. — w 4" 4" 4" 4* 4> 4 Capt. Fred Fredrickson Whitey Horton would like to get In touch with the above-named as goon as possible at 2019-24th Ave­ nue, West Bradehton, Fla., tele­ phone 745-0603. He is also anxious to have any former shipmates con­ tact him at the above address. Harold Peterson Your sister, Mrs. Francis Hart, of 217 Amherst St., Providence 9, BI, has some important mail for you and asks that you write her as soon as you can. 4 ; T.—"... Herbert G. McDonald The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact his wife, Mrs. Priscilla McDonald, 921 W. National Ave­ nue, Milwaukee 4, Wis., as soon as possible. " • SEAFARERS 4 , Income Tax Refunds Checks for the following men j|we being he^. by Neii,5y. >gRa¥do,, 2420 First Avenue, Seattle 1, Wash., and can be obtained by sending proper identification and a forwarding address: 11 il li ii ii ^ i; FHMNCtAL REPORTS. Tha constitvtioa Of 8IV Atlontle, Oulf, Lakaa and InJsnd ffatara District nakas apaclflo provision for ssfagtutrdlng the membarshlp's Bonay and Union finances. The constltutlOB requires a detailed CPA audit every three Bonths by a rank aad fllo auditing coaalttee elected by the aeaberahlp. .'All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any BSBber, for any reason, bo refused his constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Ball by certified Ball, return receipt requested. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, lakes and Inland Waters District are adalnletered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and Bsnagement represent­ atives end their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are Bade-only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any tine, you are denied Infozaatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. il SHTPPTNT, RIoaiB. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Union and the shlpownera. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all-ltaion halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority right# as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mall, return receipt requested. Ohe proper address for this Is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, New York k, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uhlon headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all tines, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals ^ard. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Iq addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. Mi WM EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF-iHERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally_refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action.at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. Tho responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of tho Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranlts, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 1$ ••vx':-:-;' ii iik. S--/ 1 i I|llll|l I o ii ii PAYKEHT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member Is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re- . quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. '' Jill-... i>.. ii CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBI.IOATION3. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halla. All membera should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize theaaelves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. 'fi ill O RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And Ilka all other SIU membera at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the'long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. — siilii IWigs: I" EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated witii the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, be should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Alahakoff, Damian; Andrews. Carroll H.; Berg. George J.j Bobbltt, A. D.j Branlund, Frank W.; Brown, Louis A.: Cage, Robert A,; Canul, Jose; Chase. Richard C.: Clark, Verne A.; Coyle, John P.; Cox, Leonard J.; Crehan, Edward R.; Crist, Earl M. Jr.; Crum, Marvin; Crum, Rex L. R.: Curtis, Maxine; Daniels. Willlaia T.; Datzko, William; Davey, William: Dii ino, Pasquale; Dunn, William P.; Dor iba, Charles: Everett, Wilbur Lee. Fox. James; Gertz, George I.: Gossage, William D.: Graham, George W.; Harding, Victor; Hawkins. Erick; Heilig, Robert J.; Higgin.s, Leonard M.: Howarth, John v.: Iglebekk, John W. G.; Johnson, Thomas S.: Johnston, Leonard B. & Happy; Johnson, Rudolph; Kaliloa, Joseph B.; Kllbourne, Ralph; Koontz, B. J. & V. M.; Kroll. Win I.: Lauritsen. J. M. & y. M.; Langley, Fay W.: McAndrew, Rob­ ert N.; McDermott. Stacey J.; McDoilough, Thompson, Alexander; Vlnluan. Carvaclo; John P.; McKee, James E.; Marsh. Lloyd Webb, Lawrence; Wanner. Joseph J.; C.; Martinussen, Charles; Mates, James Wetzel, Edwin F. J. M.; Mehcr, Klyoko; Miller, Michael C.; 4 4 4 MIkkelborg, Halle; Napaepae, Edward N.: Paul S. Morgan Noble, Manuel C.; Oromanor. Albert A Margaret. You are asked to get In touch Penner, Joseph J.; Fyle. Eddie; Raynes, David T.: Ringuctto, Albert N.; Reck. with your sister, Mrs. Corene Warren Roskamp, John H.; Sandanger. Marius: Samson, Edwardo; Scharf, Alois; Overstreet, regarding her illness. Sherar, WilUam D.; Shoemaker, Richard Write 2724 Mill St., Crichton StaD.; Slusgrczyk, John F.t^KnyUer, Joseph £|};lov David 0^ Pace Fifteea LOG Ferdinand Bayer Get in touch with H. Sherwood, 418 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif. 4 4 4 VI to contact Sophia F. Baker, RN, at 1315 S. 26th Place, Lavvton, Okla., regarding care of his children. The telephone is £L 5-0065. 4 4 4 Russell W. Briggs William Robert Dixon You are asked to get in touch The above-named or anyone with Wilson W. Briggs, 6154 knipwinl^s whereab^^ts Is urged ISuwanneeiflfiad^JiWlt^liwiHdi Fla. �It r. Vol. XXV No. IS li - SEAFARERS^LOG July 24 1963 OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THi SBAPARIRl INTiftNATiON AL UNION •ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT > APUCIO • Courts Broaden 'Seaworthy' Rule WASHINGTON—The conditions involved in determining whether a ship is "unseaworthy," as the basis for accident claims, were extended in several recent decisions here by IT'• He« the court pointed out th,t by a separate Federal court the standard to be judged by Is decision in the state of Oregon. not an accident-free ship, nor an In two cases decided by the high obligation to provide a ship or court here, faulty cargo gear both gear which might withstand all on the ship and on the dock were conceivable hazards, but a vessel ruled to be factors in making a reasonably suitable for the par­ claim based on the "unseaworthi­ ticular service Intended. It com­ ness" doctrine.- The ruling in mented that "there is no world­ Oregon by the Federal District wide or American practice or cus­ Court held that a ship may not be tom with reference to the use of considered unsafe when it fails radar or loran as aides to navi­ to carry radar or loran as naviga­ gation. tional aids. The court held that the absence The Supreme Court rulings in of this equipment on a tramp ves­ separate cases involved longshore­ sel did not give rise to a finding men both times. The court held of unseaworthiness, although it in one instance that a fall on the noted that in the "not too distant dock caused by loose beans which future the absence of such naviga­ had spilled from a defective bag tional aids on such ships might during the discharging of cargo well make them unseaworthy. could be the basis for a claim of unseaworthiness. "When the shipowner accepts Mail Crew Lists cargo in a faulty container or To Union Office allows the container to become In order to keep Union rec­ faulty, he assumes the responsi­ bility for Injury that this may ords up to date and to fully cause to seamen or their sub­ protect Seafarers' rights to stitutes on or about the ship . . . welfare and other benefits, it is These bean bags were unfit and important that all ships' dele­ thus unseaworthy," the high court gates mail a complete SIU crew list in to headquarters after the declared. The other high court case in­ sign-on. The crew lists are volved a faulty pallet on aboard particularly valuable in an ship which led to a longshore­ emergency when it's necessary man's injury and a similar legal to establish seatime eligibility for benefits on the part of a finding. In the Oregon case, the issue Seafarer, or a member of his arose when a ship was damaged on family, particularly if he should a reef in the Philippines, causing be away at sea at the time. Crew list forms are being a break in the hull and damage to cargo. The vessel was equipped mailed to all ships with this with neither radar nor loran, issue of the LOG and' can be althbugh it did carry a radio di­ obtained from Union patrolmen in any port. rection finder. Joe Alfflna, Safety Director Safety in Boating; Hand injuries With leisure-time boating accidents increasing almost as fast as the popularity of the sport, many private and governmental agencies are joining in efforts to reduce the number of these unnecessary, often— crippling and sometimes—fatal accidents. Many boating organizations are co-operating to acquaint boat owners and water sport enthusiasts with safety procedures. Professional seamen, who probably have a better knowledge than most landlubbers of safe boat handling procedures, can benefit from the many free services being offered by these organizations in the in­ terests of water safety. The US Coast Guard for instance, is setting up free inspection sta­ tions at many boating centers. This voluntary inspection is made only at the owner's request and carries with it no obligations. If the boat is found safe, a decal is issued and pasted on the windshield. If the boat does not pass inspection, no report is issued to any authority. You will be the only person informed, and will be advised of the safety rec­ ommendations to be followed. Seafarers whose families may be doing some boating this summer while dad is at sea may also be interested in free boating courses being given by the US Power Squadron of the Coast Gu*d Auxiliary. Sea­ farers know better than anyone else the value of practical seamanship for safety on the water. A survey has shown that hand Injuries accounted for 30 percent of all injuries suffered by seamen in one steamship company, according to a recent National Safety Council "Newsletter." In an effort to reduce hand injuries to seamen, a number of areas aboard ship were pinpointed as "dangerous" as far as your hands are concerned. Winch rail controls, steam winch bull guards, companionway doors, galley doors, tool boards, stokers and oil barrel storage racks were among the locations where injuries commonly occur. An interesting statistic was the fact that most seamen injured their fingers below the knuckle. Some things to watch out for in the preven­ tion of these hand injuries are: • Using crescent instead of box wrenches. • Using a hacksaw instead of a pipe cutter. • Handling oil, paint and grease drums and propane tanks. • Cutting gaskets with jack-knives. • Driving hatch batten wedges. • Opening and closing valves. • Greasing or repairing stokers before shut-off. • Banging knuckles while pulling fires. • Feeding cable eyes through chocks. • Getting hands caught in moving parts on pumps. (Obmments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Philippine Dock Strike Wins Talks MANILA — A successful strik* action by Philippine longshoremen here, coupled with a show of soli­ darity by world transport unions, brought about a temporary true* last week in the two-month strike that had tied up this port. The strikers agreed to lift their pickets for IS days while repre­ sentatives of the Philippine Trans­ port and General Worker's Orga­ nization try to negotiate a working agreement with the Philippine Customs Bureau. The Bureau is responsible for some port opera­ tions here. End Harassment The pact talks put an end to attempts by the Customs Bureau to block recognition of the union as bargaining agent for the" port's dock workers. Some 3,000 long­ shoremen have been on strike since May 7 in an effort to get the government agency to honor backto-work agreements reached after previous strikes. The SIU previously pledged its full support of the striking work­ ers in their dispute in response to a message from the International Transport workers Federation. The ITF had urged all unions to back the fight of the Philippine workers for union recognition and a decent contract. Try To Break Union In its effort to break the union, the Customs Bureau had been hir­ ing strikebreakers to aid some of its own personnel who have been loading and unloading vessels here. Many Philippine and foreign shipping lines had been bypassing Manila because of heavy cargo congestion brought about by the strike and have been discharging cargo elsewhere. However, with the agreement on pact talks, the port became active again on July 15 for the first time in two months. 12 More Seafarers Retire On SIU Pension NEW YORK—A dozen more SIU deep-sea veterans, with a combined total of nearly 400 years of service on the high seas, have retired on Union pension benefits of $150 per month and are now resting up before deciding how the years ahead will be spent. The addition of this group"*" brings the overall figure for of service until he went into re­ the number of Seafarers ap­ tirement. He first shipped with the proved for pensions in this year SIU steward department in 1945 out of New York, and last sailed to 52. A breakdown of the latest on the Elizabeth (Bull). He lives pensioners into the various ship­ with his wife, Luisa, in New York. board departments they served Fry is a New Yorker who joined shows that half shipped in the the SIU in his home port in 1938. steward department, five in the His half-century of seatime in the black gang and one on deck. steward department wound up The list includes the following: aboard the Beauregard (Sea-Land). Cordero Alderman Warren D. Alderman, 52; Diego He makes his home with his sister, Cordero, 61; Bridgio Figueroa, 61; Mrs. Maybelle Reedy, in Auburn, De.Forrest Fry, 67; James W. Har- NY. last ship was the Hastings (Water­ relson, 47; Harold A. Laumann, The Josefina (Liberty Naviga­ man) in the black gang. He lives 40; Walter C. Patterson 62; Cyril tion) was Harrelson's last vessel, with his brother, Joseph, in New H. Sawyer 70; William J. Scarlett, which he sailed in the engine- Orleans. 55; Frank Schembri, 67, and Jack room. A native of South Carolina, Patterson was born in Alabama E. Williams, 55. he joined up in Boston in 1939. and hitched up with the SIU at Alderman was born in Florida He calls Georgetown, SC, his year- Boston in 1945. A familiar face and shipped on deck after join­ round residence. around the New York hall, he ing the SIU at Miami in 1939. He Louisiana-born Laumann is the closed his career of nearly 30 now lives with his wife in Gretna, youngest pensioner in the lot. New years in the steward department La., and completed over 25 years Orleans was wiiere he signed on after a voyage on the Steel Re­ of sailing when he paid off the Del with the SIU back in 1944 and his corder (Isthmian). He lives today Sud (Delta) on his last trip. Now living with his wife, Juana, in Brooklyrf, NY, Cordero hails from Puerto Rico and ended his 40-odd years at sea after a trip on the Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain). He joined the SIU at New Orleans in 1939, shipping in the black gang. Another native or Puerto Rico, Patterson Harrdson Laumann Figueroa amassed over 40 years with his wife, Adeline, in Maplewood, NJ. A Floridian, Sawyer didn't have too far to go to join the SIU. He started sailing as an SIU member in 1939 from Miami. Winding up over 30 years of seatime in the steward department, he ended his active seafaring aboard the John B. Waterman (Waterman) and now lives with his wife, Mary, in Mobile, Scarlett joined the SIU at Tampa in 1943, completing over 26 years of steward department service when he made a recent trip on the National Defender (Na­ tional Transport). A native of Louisiana, he and his wife, Vir­ ginia, make New Orleans their permanent headquarters. Born in Italy, Schembri served in the Navy during and after World War 1. He hitched up with the SIU at San Francisco in 1948. A 40-year veteran of the steward department, ha last sailed on the Erna Elizabeth (Albatross). His home is in Los Angeles. Sowytr Searletf A native of Georgia, WilUami now lives in New York where he joined the SIU in 1947. He last sailed aboard the Chatham (SeaLand) in the black gang. He and Schembri Williams his wife, Gladys, can now look confidently ahead to many years of ease and security made possible in large measure through the SIU and the $150 a month pension benefits. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized SIU representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention - of the President's office. �- . •: • . .* , a;,^; - -J. V*I.XXV ii*.ii SEAFARi»»A-LOG CS OFFICIAL OROAH OF THE SeAFARCRS IKTERNATIONAL UNION .• ATLANTIC, OOLF, UKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT * AFL-Cia F^.• -• .• t--.i-A VI THE NORRIS REPORT Just as this special supplement to the Seafarers Log was being prepared, the Norris Commmission, which was established by the Canadian Government last summer to examine the SlU-Upper Lakes dispute, issued a 318page report. While the SlU of Canada has not yet had time to moke a detailed study of this voluminous docu­ ment, it has prepared a preliminary statement dealing with certain fundamental issues which require imme­ diate comment. This statement is printed in its entirety in this supplement. �Vara Tw« SEAFARERS lOO^PECIAt SVPPLEMENT July t9, lfP6S A Statement On The Nonis Commission Report By The Seafarers International Union Of Canada II INTRODUCTION On July 15, 1963, the Norris Commission Issued its report. The Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of Canada is examining this lengthy document and, upon the conclusion of this study, will make its detailed analysis public. We feel, however, that the report raises certain fundamental issues which require immediate comment. We are impelled to point out that this report, and particularly its recommenda­ tions, represents a philosophy alien to free and democratic people. It reflects the Com­ missioner's conduct at the hearings, his pre-conceived attitudes and his violation of the principles of fair play. The recommendations would usurp the functions of free associations of workers. Among other things they call for the: a) seizure of the assets of the unions by gov­ ernment appointees; b) control and opera­ tion of union affairs by these appointees; c) suspension of constitutional form of union government; d) rule by trustees hav­ ing absolute and uncontrolled powers; e) destruction of the right of workers to de­ termine the conduct of their own affairs; f) denial of the rights of workers to strike in pursuit of their lawful economic and social objectives. The SIU protested throughout the hear­ ings that the Commissioner was acting in an arbitrary manner, and in violation of the principles of justice. Consequently, it was anticipated that the Commissioner's report would mirror such conduct. The recommendations, with their alien philoso­ phies, their provision for arbitrary and totalitarian rule, bear out, unfortunately, our anticipation. They constitute a serious threat to the liberty and economic wellbeing of Canadian citizens. The proposal that maritime unions be governed by trustees is nothing short of the imposition of an arbitrary and absolute dictatorship over a segment of the working community. The maritime workers are not to be consulted. They have no voice in the direction of their affairs. The trustees are not responsible to them. The Commissioner has proposed that the freedom to choose, to elect and to decide — the very basis of democratic control — be set aside. The trustees are given carte blanche. It is un­ acceptable that Government by decree divest an association of free people, whether It be union, a commercial body, a cultural association or a political group, of its con­ stitution and its elected officials. What kind of freedom is there without allowing the membership to have control over the affairs of the union? Without the union being permitted to strike in pursuit of its legal objectives? Without the people in this industry being allowed the freedom of association? Surely the maritime workers have the right to decide whether they will associate to form a union, have a right to decide what union they will associate with, what is to be the constitution which is to govern them, and who are to be the elected officials to represent them. The recom­ mendations are an insult to the working man, because they are based on the assump­ tion that he is not fit to make decisions or that he is too stupid to do so. The trustees are to do his thinking, make his decisions, and substitute their judgment for his. In our democratic system. Parliament or other legislative bodies in our country should not rule that within this society a certain specified group, in this case the maritime worker, will be denied the attri­ butes of free men. Surely it would be re­ pugnant to pass a general law declaring that the Government could impose trustee­ ships on all association of persons. If gen­ eral legislation of this nature is unthink­ able, within a democratic system, it does not become less abhorrent if applied to a particular designated class of persons. If this is done to one group, which group of persons will be next to lose their liberty because they have incurred the wrath of a Commissioner? Liberty in a free society is indivisible, and if it is sacrificed for the sake of expediency, • without due process of Provide for the Investigation, Conciliation law, and so denied to any group of persons, and Settlement of Industrial Disputes." Several times, during the course of the it is denied to society as a whole. hearings, we urged the Commissioner to BACKGROUND OF THE HEARINGS The hearings arose out of a contractual meet with the parties in order to resolve dispute between the SIU of Canada and the dispute. Instead of trying to bring the disputants together to settle their differ­ Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. Upper Lakes Ltd., an American con­ ences, the Commissioner conducted the trolled company, had consistently resisted hearings in a manner which could not help SIU efforts to improve the wages, condi­ but drive them further apart. The Com­ missioner's antagonistic and aggressive atti­ tions and security of Canadian seamen. The company's antagonism toward the tude toward SIU, its witnesses and its pro­ Union reached its climax in the spring of posals—coupled with his refusal from the 1962 when it arbitrarily broke its 10-year outset to attempt a resolution of the dis­ contractual relationship with the SIU and pute—only strengthened the company's designed a contract with the newly-created ermination to resist a settlement. He rele­ Canadian Maritime Union, which repre­ gated to a grossly inferior role the dispute between the SIU and the company which sented no seamen and had no contracts. This unprecedented action deprived some was his major duty to investigate. Rather 300 SIU members of their jobs with the than find ways of solving this legitimate company. The legality of the company's dispute, which was recognized as such by action is still the subject of litigation pend­ the Rosenman Commission, appointed by the U.S. Government at the request of the ing in our courts. Canadian Government, he complimented ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NORRIS Upper Lakes and the CLC for creating it COMMISSION and chastised other shipping companies The CLC, wth its completely controlled who have had good and stable relations CMU. and the CERT have long made with the SIU in the development of our known their desire to replace the SIU In the maritime industry, and they joined with maritime industry. The Upper Lakes company has employed Upper Lakes against long-standing tradi­ every conceivable public relations device to tions and the basic principles of organized labor in a full-scale effort to destroy the color and distort the issues. Obviously, SIU. The Norris inquiry was precipitated substantial sums of money have been spent by these unions illegally tying up the Sea­ to accomplish this purpose. Through skill­ way and the Commission was established ful propaganda, the public has been led to by the then Minister of Labour, Michael believe that our dispute concerns Canadian Starr, after consultation with those who shipping in general. That is not the case. We have a dispute only with Upper Lakes, were out to destroy the SIU. which operates 13 ships in the Great Lakes Starr at that time was—and still is—the defendant in a court action brought by the trade. No other shipping company is in­ SIU. In this action, we set forth that he volved, and no other vessels are affected. We envisioned the Commissioner as a acted illegally with regard to our contract peacemaker. Instead he has sown the seeds dispute with Upper Lakes Shipping and of industrial strife and invited discord in that his act paved the way for an illegal collective agreement between the company the field of labor relations. and the Canadian Maritime Union, and the THE COMMISSIONER'S CONDUCT ultimate loss of employment with Upper The Commissioner, who at one time rep­ Lakes by over 300 Canadian seamen, some resented the SIU, refused to disqualify with employment tenure in excess of 10 himself on that ground when a motion to years. The damage to these seamen and that effect was made to him by SIU counsel. their families has been most substantial, if Under such circumstances no motion should not irreparable. have even been required, but rather, in ac­ THE COMMISSIONER'S REFUSAL TO cordance with longstanding practice estab­ lished for the protection of parties appearing CONCILIATE THE DISPUTE The SIU and, we believe, the public, before a court or a commission, the Com­ thought that the Commissioner was ap­ missioner should have declined the appoint­ pointed primarily for the purpose of set­ ment when it was made by the then Min­ tling a dispute. The statute under which ister of Labour. Having relegated the dispute to an inhe was appointed is headed: "An Act to BDSTNESS WEEK One of the most influential and authoritative magazines in the management field Is Business Week. Here are excerpts from Business Week's article On the Norris report. ' •nnir^fii' I ""itJ' ' ll'" «•>'»</ /j 1 ir ''C / So / I significant position, the Commissioner con­ centrated most of his time on an investiga­ tion of the internal operations of the SIU. He demonstrated a bias and pre-disposition as to the issues, a clear personal venom against the SIU, and flagrant disregard for the principle of justice. Opportunity to present evidence was re­ fused, the right to cross-examine was re­ stricted and SIU counsel was constantly abused. Concepts of equal justice were bypassed, including the right of all parties to receive equal treatment. For example, when witnesses attacked the SIU, the nor­ mal rules of evidence were set aside on the grounds that the hearing was an inquiry, not a court of law. However, when the SIU sought to submit or elicit evidence such normal rules of evidence were then made applicable. The Commissioner was incon­ sistent in his rulings, to the detriment of the SIU. For example, when top officials of Upper Lakes, CLC and CERT testified, and inquiry was made as to relevant facts, upon their assertion of absence of personal knowledge, the Commissioner precluded SIU counsel from inquiring. On the other hand, when top officials of the SIU were si«ilarly questioned, and gave identical replies, the Commissioner castigated and admonished them and held them respons­ ible for such knowledge. Time and again, when witnesses adverse to the SIU testified to facts not within their personal knovyledge, their accounts were accepted as pro­ viding background, history or interest. However, when SIU witnesses sought to testify similarly, they were confined to matters strictly within their personal knowl­ edge. These are but examples of the many areas in which the SIU was subjected to disparate treatment. Another illustration -of the Commis­ sioner's failure to observe the rules of fair play are his comments with regard to pend­ ing litigation. In the pending action involv­ ing former Minister Starr, the Commissioner reports that there is no dispute as alleged in that case and gratuitously decides this pending case in favor of the former Min­ ister. In fact, the Commissioner takes pains to voice his views • on almost all pending litigation. The obvious effect is to prejudice the SIU in those proceedings before the various courts. Strangely enough, when during the inquiry, SIU counsel attempted to raise a point with regard to a matter which was the subject of litigation, the Commissioner I'efused to hear it because he said he would not pass on matters before the courts. This demonstrates the applica­ tion of double standards. The Commissioner displayed a prosecu­ tor's zeal to make a case against the SIU. Such purpose went so far as to subject to attack all those who did not have as their objective the desire to destroy the SIU. In fact, this zeal is so ardent that in his report he refers to matters which he re­ ceived in private communications but which were never placed publicly before the com­ mission, so that they could be aired and subject to examination. A further example of the unusual con­ duct engaged in by the Commissioner is his incorporation into his report of matters which occurred subsequent to the hearing, and whch he construed as detrimental to the interests of the SIU. Significantly, however, the Commissioner fails to incor­ porate in his report the following events which occurred after the close of the hearing: a) He fails to mention in his report the charges made by the former CMU president that the CLC turned the CMU into little more than a com­ pany union which negotiated a sweetheart contract with Upper Lakes. Convenienty, be tucks away newspaper accounts of these charges in a voluminous Schedule to the Report. b)He completely ignores the shotgun (Continued on page 12) �tm ti, im Paf• Thre* SEAFARERS LOG>^PECtAL SUPPLEMENT THE SlU-UPPER LAKES DISPUTE Lakes' union-busting campaign and the Canadian Since the early part of 1961, the Seafarers In­ Government inquiry which arose out of it, and ternational Union of Canada, which represents with the role played by other labor organizations, merchant seamen in virtually all Canadian-flag as well as Government agencies in both the shipping companies, has been the target of one of United States and Canada, in this deliberate at­ the most vicious and unscrupulous union-busting tempt to destroy the effectiveness of the Seafarers campaigns carried on against a trade union International Union of Canada as a militant fight­ organization since the bleak and bloody anti- ing force which has won for Canadian seamen the best wages, working conditions and welfare labor era of the pre-19308. This union-busting campaign is being spear­ benefits in their history. headed by the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, II. THE NORRIS INDUSTRIAL EMPIRE a Canadian shipping arm of the notoriously anti­ Behind the strife which has existed between union American industrial dynasty dominated by the SIU of Canada and the Upper Lakes Shipping the financial interests of the Norris family. Company stands the Norris financial empire—a The Norris-Upper Lakes campaign has as its multi-million dollar network of American and objective., the destruction of the SIU of Canada Canadian business enterprises which include steel as a militant force for the betterment of Canadian mills, grain elevators, bakeries, feed mills, dryseamen's wages, working conditions and welfare docks, racing stables, hotels, theatres, stadiums, benefits. hockey teams, boxing clubs, real estate firms and It should be emphasized, however, that this shipping companies. union-busting attempt, despite the enormous The controlling factor in this industrial empire wealth and power of the Norris empire, could is the Norris family, whose funds derive from the never have reached its present proportions with­ estate of the late James Norris. out the aid and assistance of the Canadian Labour James Norris was the father of Jim Norris, Congress and a number of labor unions, Canadian whose many business interests included the In­ and American, which have seized the opportunity ternational Boxing Club. This club was shown, in to settle long-standing jurisdictional scores with U.S. Government investigations and grand jury the SIU, on both sides of the Lakes, by abetting proceedings to have worked with Frankie Carbo the employer in his campaign of destruction, in and other underworld figures in establishing mon­ violation of the basic principle of trade unionism. opoly control over the boxing industry, so that This report will deal with the organization of any boxer who wanted to enter the ring had to the Norris financial empire and the Upper Lakes pay tribute to Norris' underworld connections. Another son of James Norris is Bruce Norris. Shipping Company, with the history of Upper Bruce Norris is a director of the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, which is spearheading the at­ tack on Canadian seamen's wages and conditons, and which is primarily owned by the Norris Grain Company of Winnipeg. Norris Grain of Winnipeg is wholly owned by the Norris Grain Company of Chicago, in which the controlling interest is ul­ timately vested in a Nevada corporation owned by trusts established b.y James Norris' widow for the benefit of her children. In substance, twothirds of the Upper Lakes company is owned by Americans, members of the Norris family. The interlocking relationships of these American and Canadian companies, including Upper Lakes Ship­ By STEPHEN BRANCH ping and its various subsidiaries, is shown in MONTREAL (Staff) — East­ Chart No. 1. ern Canada; shipyards stand a The Norris empire has long been notorious for good chance of building at least its anti-unioh activities and its attempts to exploit some of the Great Lakes ore its employees in both the United States and carriers which U, S. steel com­ Canada. In Canada, for instance, it has success­ panies think ihay be needed j^ over the next few years. fully resisted union wages and conditions in one Companies like Pickands of its largest subsidiaries. Dominion Foundry, as Mather & Co.,. Cleveland, are well as in other areas. In the States, among other ; already taking a look at their things, the Norris interests have joined forces needs for big new bulk carriers with the anti-union Great Lakes shipping com­ ° to move Canadian iron ore from ports on the north shore of the pany, Pickands-Mather, in a plan involving a $250 St. Lawrence to steel plants in million exploitation of Canada iron ore resources the Cleveland area. through the utilization of low-wage, companyThe reason is there could be dominated crews aboard ore carriers under the a shortage of the big and effir Canadian flag. cient 25,000-ton carriers .when new mines like Wabush Lake The elimination of the SIU of Canada as a pro­ come into full production. tector of Canadian seamen's wages and conditions Shipbuilding costs in the U. S. would, of course, be an important factor in the have been rising and so far ho" Norris plans to exploit these sbamen, and it is ' U. S. government subsidies have interesting to note that on the same day that the been paid toward construction of vessels destined prim, Canadian newspaper, the Financial Post, reported service in thi on the Pickands-Mather scheme, it also an­ nounced formation of the Canadian Maritime Union by the Canadian Labour Congress. (Exhibit A). The date was October 21, 1961— just the time that Upper Lakes was preparing to break its SIU contract. The Canadian Maritime Union is the seamen's union which Upper Lakes utilized as a company union to represent the scab crews which Upper Lakes recruited to man its vessels after it had arbitrarily broken its 10-year contractual rela­ tionship with the SIU of Canada and locked some r I?'""*"" Km''""' to S!" 300 Canadian Seafarers out of their jobs. I. INTRODUCTION EXHIBIT A Financial Post, Oct. 21, 1961 posit Canadf^ .dUemma in respect to Inverted capital is a very real one. ownership Canadian in^ TterptiseTir and" extractive ent vii-Tiiia uu'Aiuuavcua jaaa xyeiaaewa# Siy granting concessions to uanadian capital and levying heavy taxes on "take-overs" by foreign caintal. EXHIBIT B N. y. Herald Tribune, June 15,1963 The president of Upper Lakes is Jack Leitch and its personnel manager is Thomas J. Houtman. Houtman was formerly secretary-treasurer of the communist-dominated Canadian Seamen's Union whose hold on Canadian merchant seamen was broken by the SIU of Canada in 1949. Whereas virtually all other Canadian shipping companies signed with the SIU in 1949, however, Upper Lakes continued to put up stiff resistance to the SIU's organizing program for nearly two years, and did not agree to an SIU contract until 1951, thus becoming the last major Canadian-fiag operator on the Lakes to do so. After this, Upper Lakes not only continued its stiff resistance to the SIU, at every contract nego­ tiation, but in fact attempted to break its contrac­ tual relationship with the SIU and supplant the SIU with another union. Testimony given during the inquiry into the Upper Lakes-SIU dispute, which the Canadian Government recently conducted, indicates that in the summer of 1952, a few months after James Todd had been fired by the SIU from his job as Fort William port agent, Houtman offered to co­ operate with Todd in a plan to get rid of the SIU and supplant it with another union.® This plan failed to materialize because the SIU at that time was a member in good standing of the Canadian labor movement and Todd was un­ able to command support for a rival union. In 1961, however, after he had been absent from the waterfront for nine years, Todd suddenly reap­ peared as secretary-treasurer of the Canadian Maritime Union, the puppet union established by the CLC to represent the scab crews aboard the Upper Lakes vessels. In this connection it should be noted that the CMU was set up to supplant the SIU after dis­ cussions between Houtman and Michael Sheehan, an SIU patrolman who was expelled from the Union in February, 1961, for misconduct in the performance of his duties. In both cases Houtman, acting for Upper Lakes, seized the opportunity presented by a disgruntled and ousted ex-officer of the SIU to try to foment a plan in which the SIU would be replaced by another union. This plan, as noted, failed in 1952 because Todd could not command support from the rest of the Canadian labor movement. But it materialized in 1961 when the CLC, along with other labor groups in Canada and the States, joined with the employer in his attempt to destroy the SIU, for reasons which will be discussed later in this report. The parallel between the Todd and Sheehan cases is indicated in Chart No. 2, which also shows the activities of Sheehan, Upper Lakes, the CLC and the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Trans­ port and General Workers. These activtes in effect constituted a conspiracy between the employer and thse labor groups to elimnate the SIU. III. THE SlU-UPPER LAKES RELATIONSHIP IV. THE SIU'S ROLE IN THE CANADIAN ECONOMY The Norris-dominated Upper Lakes Shipping Company, whose assets represent an investment of some $60 million,! is one of the major Canadian shipping companies, operating some 13 vessels on the Great Lakes. The Norris empire's particular interest in des­ troying the wages and working standards of Canadian seamen represented by the SIU has already been cited in this report. Before proceeding further with an account of �fi«e FaBf• July *6, 1901 SEAFARERS LOG—SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OWNERSHIP OF UPPER LAKES SHIPPING .M ; • 'df : .i:! AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES I'i ? OWNED BY CERTAIN TJtUBTS CRKATID BT MABGUBBITI L. NORBIS, WIDOW OF JAMES MORRIS, FOR THE BENEFIT OP HER CBILDRBN, BRUCE A. NORBIS, ELEANOR MORRIS KMRIBLRR AMD MABGURBITE MORRIS RIRRR. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, BRUCR A. NORRIS, ET AL, TRUSTEES. NELVANA CORP (NEVAD/0 OirrSTANDING I 3,000 COMMW SHARKS" 13,000 CLASS "A" VOTING FFD. SHARES 11,300 CLASS "B" Nim-VOTING SHARES OWNS 6,240 COMMON SHARES (11.4%) OF NORRIS GRAIN CO. 11,980 CLASS "A" VOTING SHARES (100%) OF OSCEOLA CORP. OWNED BT MARGUERITE L. MORRIS, WIDOW OF JAMBS NORRIS. OWNED BT CERTAIN TRUSTS CREATED BT THE LATE JAKES NORRIS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS CHILDREN, BRUCE A. NORRIS, ELEANOR NORRIS KNEIBLER AMD HARGUERITE NORRIS RIKER. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, BRUCE A. NORRIS, ET AL, TRUSTEES. OSCEOLA CORR OUTSTANDING I 3,600 COMMON SHARES \- 11,980 CLASS "A" VOTING SHARES OWNS 30,288 COMMON SHARES (55.7%) OF NORRIS GRAIN CO. 5,640 SHARES-OWNED BT MARGUERITE N. RIKER 5,640 SHARES-OWNED BT TONIKA CORP. (WHOLLT-OWNED BY ELEANOR N. KNEIBLER AND TRUSTS CREATED BY HER FOR HER CHILDREN.) 6,564 SHARES-OWNED BT PECONIC CORP. (WHOLLYOWNED BT BRUCE A. NORRIS.) ir,8?4 SHARES-(32.8%) OF NORRIS GRAIN CO. NORRIS GRAIN CQ (CHICAGO) OUTSTANDING -j 54,372 COMMON SHARES OWNS 4,000 COMMON SHARES (100%) OF NORRIS GRAIN CO. LTD. NORRIS GRAIN CQLTDCWINNIPEG) OUTSTANDING 4;000 COMMOITSHARES I OWNS 117,864 COMMON SHARES (64.9%) OF UPPER LAKES SHIPPING LTD. UPPER LAKES SHIPPING LTD. LEITCH TRANSPORT LTa OWNS OUTSTANDING 181,506 COMMON SHARES 63,642 COMMON SHARES (38%) OP UPPER IAKB8 SHIPPING LTD. OWNS 100% OF ISUND SHIPPING 100% OF TRANS-LAKE SHIPPING -4" 30% OF NORTHERN SHIPPING •<, r [ ,j. ISLAND 8HIPPIN8 TRANS-LAKE IHOLLT-OWNED BT UPPER UEES SHIP­ PING LID. IHOLLT-OWNED BY UPPER LAKES SHIP­ PING LTD. 60LDA8 CO. NORTHERN SHIim.6IIHN1K LTD. CONTROLLING INTEREST OWNED BT UPPER LAKES 30% OWNED BT UPPER UEES OWNS 80% OF NORTHBRN SHIPPING 30% OWNED BT GOUDAS Iv-'-t CHART 1 �inly il, ifts th« SlU-Upper Lakes controversy, it may be well to consider briefly the unique role played by the SIU in the Canadian economy as a whole, since in this area may be. found significant clues to some of the motivaticms which prompted the Canadism Labour Congress and other Canadian labor groups to join with the employer in an onslaught against the SIU. The SIU, in Its present form, came into Canada in the late 1940s when Canadian merchant seamen and the Canadian waterfronts were controlled by the communist - dominated Canadian Seamen's Union. The CSU was then engaged in an effort to impede the flow of Marshall Plan shipments which were designed to bolster democracy by helping the nations of Western Europe repair their warravaged economies. Having successfully broken the hold of the com­ munists, and gained the right to represent the seamen of virtually all Canadian shipping com­ panies, the SIU then immediately embarked upon a militant program to elevate the wages and work­ ing conditions of these seamen, which had been badly depressed under the CSU. The wage gains which the SIU has won, from 1949 to 1963, are shown in the table on this page. As a result of this SIU representation, Canadian seamen have not only progressed at a faster rate than the members of other Canadian labor unions, but have attained wages and working conditions which are only slightly below those of their American counterparts. In the process of raising the wages and working standards of its members, however, the SIU has antagonized powerful segments of Canadian labor, Canadian shipping management and the Canadian business community as a whole. With respect to the Canadian business com­ munity, it may be noted that up to 75% of much Canadian industry is owned by foreign interests, mostly American, who have contributed a great deal to anti-American feeling in Canada, (Exhibit B). In many instances these foreign owners have shamelessly exploited Canadian labor and have—in the words of the Canadian Minister of Finance—"rarely conferred any benefit on the Canadian economy." (Exhibit C.) Certainly, any effort by the SIU to set a prece­ dent for other Canadian workers by raising the wages and conditions of its members to near- MTI-U.S.TAXPLAN SCORED IN CANADA Financial Leaders Condemn Curbs on Capital Flow By HOMER BIOABT Special to Tba Nee Tork Times OTTAWA, June IS—The Libr eral Government came under strong criticism from the Cana­ dian financial commuhity today over its radical proposals to dis­ courage United States invest­ ment in Canada, Eric Kieraiis, president of the Montreal Stock Exchange and the Canadian Stock Exchange, made public a letter to Foreign Minister Walter Gordon that assailed. Mr, Gordon's antitax proposals. EXHIBIT C N. Y. Times, June 19,1963 Pag» nvr SEAFAREKS WG—SPECtAL SVFPtEmfiT American levels would be met with hostility by Canadian industry. With respect to the maritime industry specifi­ cally, it should be noted that the tendency, on the part of some Canadian shipowners, has been to try to peg Canadian wages and conditions to Brit­ ish levels, rather than to the much higher Ameri­ can levels. Significantly, a leading spokesman for this group has been the Upper Lakes president, Jack Leitch. On March 9,1959, for instance, Leitch wrote a letter to the SIU. of Canada in which he proposed that all Lakes operators register their fleets in Great Britain, and in which he also urged the SIU to guarantee for 20 years that all Canadian deep sea ships in competition with British vessels pay Canadian seamen the British wage scales. Finally, with respect to other segments of Ca­ nadian labor, it may be noted that these groups have often been the targets of criticism by their own memberships for their failure to keep step with the SIU's pace-setting progress. The gains which the SIU has scored in behalf of Canadian seamen have therefore long been a thorn in the side of Canadian labor and management and have provided an incentive for Canadian la­ bor and management to join forces against an organization they consider to be their common enemy. V. RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SIU AND OTHER CANADIAN LABOR GROUPS Besides the SIU's general role in the Canadian economy, and the antagonism which this engen­ dered among other Canadian labor groups, Ihere are a number of points, regarding the SIU's rela­ tions with other labor organizations on both sides of the Lakes, which should be considered in order to understand the background against which the SlU-Upper Lakes dispute developed. The SIU of Canada had long been a member in good standing of the organized Canadian labor movement. But over the years the SIU's attempts to provide adequate wages and conditions for workers in all areas of the Canadian maritime in­ dustry had brought it into jurisdictional conflict with the Nation^^l Association of Marine Engineers and particularly with the communist-tinged ma­ rine section of one of the CLC's most powerful affiliates, the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers. As a result of these jurisdictional differences, the SIU had been subjected to charges of "raid­ ing" and its affiliation with the CLC had been severed in May, 1960. It should be emphasized, however, that at this time the break between the SIU and the CLC was purely over jurisdictional issues arising out of conflicting claims by the SIU, Marine Engineers and CBR'T over the right to represent certain clas­ sifications of Canadian maritime employees. At no time during this period did the CLC voice any criticism of the SIU's internal op­ erations, give any indication that it considered the SIU as anything hut a bona fide trade un­ ion working for the best interests of its mem­ bership, or show in any manner that it con­ sidered another seamen's union necessary to replace the SIU. Significantly, none of these attitudes, which the CLC later manifested so frequently, appeared until nearly a year later, when the Upper Lakes Shipping Company opened its campaign of destruction against the SIU. VI. RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SlUNA AND OTHER AMERICAN LABOR GROUPS It should also be noted that while the SIU of Canada was involved in jurisdictional disputes with other affilates of the Canadian Labour Con­ gress, the Seafarers International Union of North America, was involved in jurisdictional disputes with two major unions on the American side of the border—the National Maritime Union and the United Steeiworkers of Ajmerica. The SIU's differences with the Steeiworkers have primarily concerned representation rights to crewmemb^ aboard Great Lakes ore carriers. The Great Lakes steel industry is one which has tradi­ tionally resisted representation of its ore boat crews by legitimate trade unions, and which has fathered and fostered a system of so-called "inde­ pendent" unions which are in reality companydominated organizations. It is interesting to note that whatever representation the Steeiworkers have been able'to gain among these crews has come about largely through the incorporation of these company-dominated "unions" as marine off- SIU War To Clost Firm Nearly $2 Million DM) •Hitl TktftaMlalMMMvit Mi iVTOV MM IV «• IM MC I sLsr, isry,: MM M M-C' mm priparri fcr ihai ^ 'n takes Sfrffe TOWWTO !:r'—4 jn H W vrf Mmm Mn nuMiil tmt tm m mmpar 9mm Imtm rmmrntrnrnm tm. u rte ttmm imum* ttrndrnmimtimmmm. to mtnmi cMtUBtra md ^ affM m MM f« I MOTH* Ip M pv mm. $mm. nippv, IM «M*r tmm lav j TIM raapaip ftcnrm mmm rnmm m tm mm m tMM MpM m ttrnmmmtm EXHIBIT D Toronto Telegram, Aug. 29, 1962 shoots of the Steeiworkers Union. The largest and most notorious of these company unions was the Lakes Seamen's Union, which has now been char­ tered by the Steeiworkers as Local 5000. The relations between the SIU in the States and the National Maritime Union have long been stormy and have involved a variety of issues, a recitation of which would serve no useful purpose here. Suffice it to say that both the NMU and the Steeiworkers have a history of antagonism toward the SIU and that both of these unions did, in fact, seize the opportunity to join in the effort to smash the SIU in Canada, even though their activities meant supporting the position of the employer, in violation of the basic principle of trade unionism. VII. MICHAEL SHEEHAN The one other subject which must be considered, in order fully to understand the backdrop against which Upper Lakes' campaign against the SIU developed, is the role played by Michael Sheehan. Sheehan was an SIU of Canada patrolman with a long history as a malcontent. In November of 1960 Sheehan's refusal to work in harmony with other SIU officials culminated in a heated dispute, at the end of which Sheehan walked out of his job with the Union. Shortly after that he turned up in Ottawa, where he began to regale officials of the CLC—as well as leaders of the CBRT, Steelworkers and other Canadian labor groups—with allegations of SIU violence and dictatorial tactics with regard to its membership. He also discussed with these labor groups the creation of a new sea­ men's union to rival the SIU.3 Immediately after these early discussions, the Canadian newspapers began to publish stories in which the CLC echoed Sheehan's allegations of violence and began to lay the groundwork for the creation of a rival union. Because of these activities, and his associations with dual and hostile organizations, Sheehan was placed on charges of violating the SIU constitu­ tion, and was tried by a duly-elected trial com­ mittee. On February 20, 1981, he was found guilty of all charges and was expelled from the Union. As pointed out in Section V, it is interesting to note that up until the time the differences between Sheehan and the SIU came to a head—at the end SIU Wage Gains for Canadian Seamen 1949-1963 Wheelsman Watchman Deckhand Cook Oiler Fireman 1 1949 1 $175 1 155 1 145 1 225 1 175 1 170 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 19G3 $397.49 354.51 329.00 483.82 397.49 380.01 f �• :rr# July M, ItW SEAFARERS LOG-SPECIAL SVPPLEMENT Pate Sis vb'!.. ItHl .J'r t«)v-W THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST 1NE SlU CLC CBRT TODD SHEEHAN UPPER LAKES • ;L;»•V.j<'• •';!•> •'•I'll' TODD FIRED FROM SIU. JAN.,1961 SHEEHAN MEETS CLC, CBRT OFFICERS IN OTTAWA, TALKS ABOUT NEW SEAMEN'S UNION. s 1952 FEB,. SHEEHAN MEETS CLC OFFICIALS IN OTTAWA. FIRST ALLEGATIONS OP VIOLENCE BY SIU. V W HOUTMAN OFFERS TO COOPERATE WITH TODD TO TAKE COMPANY'S SHIPS AWAY FROM SIU. PLAN WAS NOT CARRIED our BECAUSE TODD COULDN'T GET BONA FIDE TRADE UNION AFFILIATION. w MARCH. 1961 SHEERAN MEETS CLC, CBRT OFFICERS IN OTTAWA TO PROMOTE CMU. ALSO MEETS WITB "SHIPPING INDUSTRY PEOPLE". 1953-1961 TODD ABSENT FROM WATERFRONT SCENE. WORK AT SHORESIDE JOBS. f JUNE. 1961 SHEEHAN MEETS HOUFMAN IN OTTAWA DISCUSSES MANNING TWO ISLAND SHIPPING VESSELS \ \ / -Hi / 1961 COMPANY BRINGS OUT NORTHERN VENTURE BUr DOES NOT NOTIFY SIU. SHEEHAN RE­ CRUITS CREW. MEN SIGN CARD FOR CBRT, ALSO CMU. CONTRACT SIGNED WITH CBRT. JULY. 1961 HOUFMAN TELLS SHEEHAN TO CREW NORTHERN VENTURE. \ \ V I AND MAHONEY miT UXTCH IN TORONTO, DISCUSS MANNING OF WHEAT IING AMD NORTHERN WBMTURE. SEPT.. 1961 SHEEHAN PUT ON CLC PAYROLL. AUG.-SEPT.. 1961 SHEEHAN MEETS WITH TODD IN TORONTO. ASKS HIM TO "DO SOME ORGANIZING." SEPT. - OCT.. 1961 SEPTEMBER "BEACON" ANNOUNCES CMU FORMATION. NORTHERN VENTURE CONTRACT. CMU FORMALLY SET UP OCT. 9, 1961 WITH SHEEHAN AS PRESIDENT AND TODD AS SECRETARY-TREASURER. NOVEMBER "DEACON" ANNOUNCES WHEAT KING CONTRACT. "BEACON" OF JAN., 1962 ANNOUNCES CMU NOW HAS CLC LABEL. •• ^ ^ . ^ . •J • 4. ' :• ^ I , , i' - CHART 2 V . •• �Jnlr t«. 1969 of 1960—the differences between the SIU and CLC had been concerned with the jurisdictional con> flicts between the SIU and CBRT, and the CLC had given no indication that it considered the SIU as a corrupt organization or that it deemed another seamen's union to be necessary. The expression of these feelings came on the heels of Sheehan's talks with CLC officers. It should also be noted that the discussions be­ tween Sheehan and leaders of the CLC, CBRT and other groups took place just as the Upper Lakes Shipping Company was taking the first steps in its union-busting campaign against the SIU by pre­ paring the bring out two new ships—the Wheat King and Northern Venture—and operating them through subsidiary companies in order to evade its SIU contract. During the Canadian Government hearings into the dispute, which later took place, Sheehan con­ ceded from the witness box that while he was talking to CLC and CBRT leaders in Ottawa, he was also talking to shipping industry people, and that he talked to Houtman, the personnel manager of Upper Lakes, about manning the two new ships the company was bringing out.* Finally, it should be remembered that the deal­ ings between Houtman and the disgruntled Shee­ han, in 1961, faithfully parallel the dealings be­ tween Houtman and the disgruntled Toddj in 1952. As noted in Section III, Houtman's hopes of getting rid of the SIU failed in 1952 because the SIU was a member in good standing in the Canadian labor movement and Todd was unable to gain the sup­ port he needed to create a rival union. By 1961, the differences which had arisen between the SIU and the CLC and CBRT enabled Sheehan to be­ come the primary link between the labor and management groups and to supply Houtman with the thing that Todd could not supply—a new sea­ men's union which would be, in reality, a com­ pany-dominated union but which was given an appearance of legitimacy by the organized Canad­ ian labor movement.. This puppet union was the Canadian Maritime Union which was established in the fall of 1961 after a series of events—involving Sheehan, Upper Lakes, CLC and CBRT—which combined to form a pattern of conspiracy against the SIU. This pat­ tern of conspiracy is shown in Chart No. 2. VIII. UPPER LAKES' UNION-BUSTING CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE SIU As has been noted in the previous sections of this report, the Upper Lakes Shipping Company had been anxious to end SIU representation of its crews from the moment the company signed its first SIU contract in 1951. in 1952 the company had attempted to achieve this objective through Todd, but had failed. By the beginning of 1961, however, the picture was differ­ ent. As a result of factors already cited, a schism had developed between the SIU and a powerful clique of the CLC, and Upper Lakes saw in this situation an opportunity to carry through the union-busting plan which had lain dormant for nine years, but which had never been forgotten. The company thereupon launched a campaign against the SIU which can be divided into two major phases, as follows: 1) During the spring and summer of 1961 the company took the first steps toward breaking its relationship with the SIU by bringing out two new vessels—the Wheat King and Northern Ven­ ture—and operating both of these under foreign fiags, through subsidiary companies, in order to evade its contractual responsibilities toward the SIU. The manner in which Upper Lakes vested own­ ership of these ves.sels in foreign subsidiaries, but retained control through agency agreements, is shown in Chart 3. The company ultimately manned both of these vessels with scab crews who were enrolled in the CBRT as a prelude to putting them into the CMU. In fact, during the subsequent Canadian Govern­ ment hearings on the dispute, Maurice Wright, who was the counsel for the CLC, CMU and CBRT, conceded that the intention, through this entire first phase of Upper Lakes'- anti-SIU campaign, was to turn these scab seamen, who were drummed into the CBRT, over to the CMU when it was set up.5 It should be remembered, as pointed out in the previous section of this paper, that during this same period Michael. Sheehan was working with leaders of the CLC and CBRT to set up the CMU, and was also talking with Houtman, Upper Lakes^ personnel manager," about manning the two new Upper Lakes ships. Page Seven SEAFARERS WG—SPmAl SVPPLEMmT In fact, testimony given by. Sheehan, durii^ tha Canadian Government inquiiy, shows that Hout­ man and Sheehan made arrangements for man­ ning at least one of these ships before the CMU was set up or had any members, and that Sheehan did, in fact, recruit scab crewmen for the Northern Venture—an activity for which he was compen­ sated by the company.6 2) By the fall of 1961, the CMU had been form­ ally established. Sheehan had been named its first president, and Todd, who had been away from the waterfront since 1952, suddenly reappeared as the scab union's secretary-treiisurer. Thus, by the time the SIU was ready to reopen the Upper Lakes contract — in October, 1961 — Upper Lakes had a ready vehicle at hand to which to transfer its contractual relationship and thus was in a position to launch the second phase of its union-busting program—which was to break its SIU contract completely, lock SIU members out of their jobs aboard all Upper Lakes vessels, and replace these SIU members through Sheehan and the puppet CMU. In fact, Sheehan testified, dur­ ing the Government hearings, that during the winter of 1961, while the SIU and Upper Lakes were still in negotiations, he started to round up crews for the Upper Lakes ships, even though these ships were not under contract to the CMU."* In any event, from the moment that the SIU notiflca the oompany that It wished to reopen the tipper Lakes contract, the company refused even to nieet with the Union. As a result, the SIU, in accordance with Canadian practice, requested that the Canadian Labour Minister appoint a concilia­ tion officer to bring the parties into negotiations. In February, 1962, the Labour Minister appointed a conciliation board composed of an SIU nominee, a company nominee, and a chairman, G. D. Laviolette, whose appointment was protested by the SIU on the grounds that he was a professional advisor to management. The protest was rejected. At the first meeting of the board, on March 5, the company not only flatly rejected the SIU's reuests for contract improvements, but proposed own-grading the welfare plan and eliminating the vacation plan and the hiring and promotion clauses. Unless these conditions were met, the company said, its dispute with the SIU. would be impossible to resolve. Significantly, the company, at this initial meet­ ing, presented a brief which gave status to the newly-formed CMU and expressed the hope that this puppet union would grow. It should be noted that at. this same time, while the SlU-Upper Lakes contract dispute S % THE MONTlllAL STAH. PKlDAr, MAY 3, 19S3 SheehanCharges CWMaMng CMU Company Union By WIUCE TAYLOR He Admitted: "I had a hunch from the start the CLC would ° The. ftrife-raarked power use me to do the dirty work in ktniggle between the Cauultu organixing the CMU, and thep Labor Coogreas: end the Seaput.the boots to me when it taren' International.Union tm was . done. The CLC doesn't control of the nation'a duea-paywant a real sailors' union. It Ing seamen ,waa thrown , i^do open here yesterday. wants • company union that will do what it's told. And the ' Michael. J. Sheehan,: . selfCLC knew I wouldn't go along described pawn in the bitter with it, so I was dump^. conflict jin his role as founder of the CLC-sponsored Canadian "The CLC doesn't ~want free elections and. it doesn't wantMaritime Union — an organizw ii.r|ng halls for the mcm(ion established to topple the iJiet the fights of SIU's waterways labor empire charged the CLC. with turn­ ing the CMU into little more than a company union. "U He alleged that the CLC has set back the rights of .Canadian AfAjseamen by 30 years, and at cujed CLC executive vice-presi­ dent William Dodge,' wdio is overseer of the CMU, of refus­ ing to consider CMU members' Complaints, with the remarks; MICHAEL J.i To hell:-with the members. They're not going to h«ve any­ sailor since he] thing to do .with running this lieutenant to S: unitjn." 'Sheehan made his statements C. Banks until i,lXy artS®/"""-® S! at a press conference after at­ the union on cj torney William I. Miller took duct three ye action in Superior Court on his Immediatelyj "V behalf-to oust Jack Staples, of form the CM Port Colborne, Ont., and James of the CLC Todd, of .Toronto, as prudent and secretary-treasurer of the member ce CMU. Issue of summonses, which earlie which are retumsble by the SIU and a respondents within six days, mination io'i was authorized by Mr. Justice ness. He c men in Rene .Duranleau. Sheehan alleged in his pelr replaced tion for a writ of quo warranto 'O'' or that the elections of Staples and Per Laki and. in ' "" '• todd were irregular and illegal. He is suing for their removal named bejel from office and his re-establish­ its fou In ment as president; . the"2 Unction '"•M'lW .. Did he think his action would Sheeh i provoke further onion lurbu- monii into t! .lence on the waterfront? -.I'l hope not. But in this kind executive viccM of thing you can .never tell 11 delegates to a' when you're liable to see your convention in Ottawa. UnTT. head rolling down the ' dock April 9, he said, he had been Ahead of you. I've got my guns receiving $500 • month by '/'"[ae f°.betteZ.{ba lined up fore'^and aft, and I'm cheque drawn on a special CLC W or th^otter „;jOo cin /#, ready for action." account; aince then len he has re-j wif SheL^aahs The husky, 48 year-old native ceived no money, and no Mtl \M!fheF^ V/J 'of Livetpppl ;who baa been a fiealion advising him why. ^ Ac-Dfi, 'Pt Oth J,••aiii EXHIBIT E . •'HI Off/ Coftfl �SKAFARERS IM-SFlUZAL SVPFLEMKNt rice Eight ... -4, •ri was going ihrough ihs conciliation procts^ : there tDoe a meeting in Toronto ql iohleh ii was announced that the CMU expected to ob­ tain the Upper Lakes contract. At this meet­ ing, the Steelworkers gave the CMU $10,000.« During this same month, CLC officials Jodoin and Dodge also met in Ottawa with Leitch and Houtman, to discuss the manning of Up­ per Lakes' vessels.® Dodge was later oskM, during the Government inquiry, if there had been any decision by CLC to crew Upper Lakes vessels before the conciliation proceed­ ings ended. Dodge replied: "We were con­ vinced that there wasn't going to be a settle­ ment of the issues before the conciliation board."!® Dodge further testified that he was not familar with the SIU's contract demands at this time, but was going by what the Upper Lakes people had told htm.!! Since there was no communication between the SIU and Dodge during this period, it seems obvious that Dodge was assured by Upper Lakes that there would be no contract settlement. On March 26, 1962, Conciliation Chairman Laviolette, whose appointment the SIU had pro­ tested, together with the company's nominee on the board, informed the Labour Minister that "no useful purpose" could be served by the Board'® procMdingf. Tlio SIU nominee pn the ward wa® not con®ulte(L NevertheleM, the Latnw Minister accepted thl® recommendation, by Ae chairman and company nominee, a® the rep<»-t of the Board, and Upper Xiakes immediately went into negotiations with Sheehan and a represmtative of me CLC regarding a contract for the Upper Lakes fleet. The SIU sued in the Canadian courts to en­ join the Concilation Board from passing on this issue because of the failure of the chair­ man of the Board to comply with the law in convening a meeting of the Board—a failure which prevented the Union nominee from be­ ing present at the meeting. The court issued a restrainng order preventing the Conciliation Board from taking any further action. In spite of this court order, the Minster of Labor con­ sidered private correspondence from the chair­ man and company representative on the Board as a report, and thus gave Upper Lakes a pre­ text for locking out over 300 seamen in its em­ ploy. This disregard by a Government official of an order of the court was in part the subject of a Quebec Law Review article by a promi­ nent Canadian attorney, Philip Cutler, who said: "The practical effect was that the court was ignored and left high and dry ..." Hie contract with CMU was negotiated^. M Cleveland; early in April and was clearly illegaL' since the Labour Minister, Michael Starr, had certified as the Conciliation Board report a docu-' ment which stated on its face that it was not the Conciliation Board report, and since there had been no disposition of the contractual issues a® provided for by the Canadian Industrial Relation® Act. Action to declare this contract illegal is pres­ ently pending in the court. As soon as this illegal contract with CMU was signed, Upper Lakes began to lock out of their jobs its approximately 300 SIU crewmembers, many of whom had been employees of the com­ pany throughout its 10-year contractual relation­ ship with the SIU, and to replace these people with scab crews recruited by Sheehan. Sheehan later conceded, under cross examina­ tion at the Government inquiry, that the CMUUpper Lakes contract was negotiated before the new Upper Lakes crewmen were hired, and that no Upper Lakes employees helped to negotiate the contract "because we did not have the people in the union at that time."!® This, then, is a classic example of a typical "sweetheart" agreement. IX. THi SEAWAY BOYCOH By the spring of 1962, the Upper Lakes Company OWNERSHIP AMD OPERATION OF WHEAT KING AMD NORTHEKH VENTURE Oms 60% Of |i' ' I w Chartered To ISLAND SHIPPING WHEAT KING CHART 3 �SEAFARERS LOG^pmAi svppiment Jobr M, un wmi wutxH mQ>;«. %, §,• monzn latu matm tmu, Ttti IKt. EXHIBIT F had completed the second phase of its union-bust­ ing campaign against the SIU. It had broken off its contractual relations with the SIU in the midst of Canadian Conciliation Board procee<hngs. It had then signed an illegal contract with the CMU, which had no members, had locked SIU members out of their jobs and had begun to man its ves­ sels with scab crews recruited by Sheehan, In the face of this onslaught, the SIU, utilizing the traditional protective device of trade unions, moved to protect the job rights of its members Tsy extending its picketing action to the entire Upper Lakes fleet. In this move it was supported by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and its affiliated unions in the United States. This strong trade union support which the SIU of Canada received soon made it apparent that Upper Lakes could not destroy its contractual re­ lationship with the SIU through a direct frontal assault upon the Union. On the contrary, as sub­ sequently shown in the Government hearings. Up­ per Lakes was suffering severe financial losses in the attempt. (Exhibit D). A more drastic ac­ tion was therefore decided upon and company representatives theh met with representatives of the CLC and CBRT to bring about practical imple­ mentation of a plan for a boycott of SIU vessels in the St. Lawrence Seaway as a means of massing the forces of the Government and public opinion against the SIU. During the next two months a series of meetings was held involving representatives of the com­ pany, CLC, CBRT, the Canadian Government, the Steelworkers Unipn, National Maritime Union, and other labor groups, both Canadian and Ameri­ can. Out of these meetings came a boycott of SIU shipping—on July 5, 1962—which led to a closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway for some 30 hours, and which in turn touched off a Canadian Gov­ ernment inquiry into the causes of the dispute which precipitated this action. These pre-boycott meetings which, in effect, brought to a culmination the conspiracy launched against the SIU at the beginning of 1961, are shown in Chart No. 4. X. THE NORRIS INQUIRY The boycott of SIU shipping through the St. Lawrence Seaway was carried out directly by Seaway Authority employees represented by the CBRT. Behind these CBRT members, however, were the marshalled forces of the CLC and other labor groups, working in a conspiratorial effort with the employer to bring the weight of the Gov­ ernment and public opinion to bear upon the SIU as a means of easing the economic pressure which the SIU was exerting upon the company through its picketing of Upper Lakes ships. This intention was confirmed by CLC executive vice-president Dodge,i3 and to this extent the boy­ cott succeeded when the Canadian Labour Min­ ister, Starr, named Mr. Justice T. G. Norris, of Vancouver, to sit as a one-man commission at hearings into the reasons behind the disruption of Great Lakes shipping. The Norris inquiry began on August 7, 1962, and ended on March 15, 1963, after 107 days of testimony by witnesses for the SIU and spokes­ men for other Canadian labor and management groups. Out of all the welter of direct examination, cross examination and conflicting testimony, which characterized the 107-day life of the Norrit Inquiry, a number of salient facts stand outt L According to the terms of reference under which the Norris commission was set hp, the Nor­ ris inquiry was supposed to explore, without bias, the roles of all parties, labor and n^anagement, who were involved in the disruption of Great Lakes shipping. It soon became apparent, how­ ever, that the employer, the CLC, the CBRT and their satellite labor groups collectively viewed themselves as the prosecutors in the inquiry and the SIU as the defendant. Pace Nine CMU $10,000. This was at the same wni^h It was announced uiat CA^ aiFP^oted to get the Upper Lakes con­ tract, even though the SlU-Upper Lakes dispute over the contract was still in the conciliation pro­ cedure. Further testimony showed that the NMU, an­ other jurisdictional opponent of the SIU, contrib­ uted $1,500." Also of interest is the role played in the dispute by various representatives of the American and Canadian governments. For instance, the "Resume of Facts" submitted by the United Steelworkers 2. The conspiratorial nature of the union-bust­ of America to the U.S. Board of Inquiry chaired ing campaign against the SIU was extended even by Judge Samuel Rosenman shows that a meeting into the hearing room, where the company's at­ was held in Montreal in January, 1962; that this torney, John Geller, worked in close association meeting was attended by Sheehan, representa­ with Maurice Wright, counsel for the CMU, CLC tives of the Steelworkers and NMU, and other and CBRT, as well as a number of other Canadian persons, and that the basic decision of the meet­ labor groups, including the National Association ing was to support the CMU. of Marine Engineers and the Canadian Merchant The "Resume of Facts" states that after the Service Guild, an organization of Canadian mer­ Montreal meeting, the Steelworkers' representa­ chant marine officers. tive, Fred Neubauer, met for further discussions 3. The star witness for the company and its in Ottawa with a number of persons, including labor allies was Sheehan, from whom came bit­ . Louis A. Wiesner, labor attache at the American ter, though unsubstantiated, allegations about embassy; Bernard Wilson, chairman of the SIU violence and the lack of internal union de­ Canada Labour Relations Board; George Haymocracy. In this connection it is most interesting thorne. Deputy Minister of Labour, and Michael to note that Sheehan has since been ousted from Starr, the Canadian Labour Minister. Starr's role the presidency of the CMU, which he obtained in in appointing Laviolette as chairman of the Con­ the first place under the cloudiest of circum­ ciliation Board, and in accepting statements made stances, since CMU had no members, and that he by Laviolette and the company's nominee as the is now charging in a court suit that he was de­ Board's report on the Upper Lakes dispute, posed illegally "by a rigged convention of CLC despite the restraining order issued by the Can­ stooges." adian court, has already been cited. Since falling from grace, Sheehan has also lev­ elled charges against his former associates Which 6. Finally, the Norris inquiry can not be are as vicious as any he hurled at the SIU from evaluated without reference to the manner in the witness box. Among other things, he has which the proceedings were conducted by Justice charged the CLC with setting back the rights of Norris—the one-man commission named by the Canadian seamen 30 years by opposing free elec­ Canadian Labour Minister, Starr. tions and union hiring halls and by supporting a Justice Norris' role in the proceedings can per­ company union (CMU) in a "sweetheart" deal haps best be illustrated by reference to a repre­ with Upper Lakes. In particular, Sheehan has de­ sentative sampling of incidents which took place nounced the CLC officer—executive vice-presi­ during the hearings: dent William Dodge, formerly of the CBRT—who was instrumental in setting up the CMU. Dodge, •On October 31,1962, an attorney for the SIUNA Sheehan has charged, has helped Upper Lakes set felt obliged to end his participation in the case up a "do not ship" list to bar certain seamen from getting jobs, and has shown his disdain for the with the charge that the daily comments and CMU membership by saying: "To hell with the judicial interpretations which characterized the members. They're not going to have anything to proceedings had led him to conclude that the SIU do with running this union." (Exhibit E). was being pre-judged. 4. Among the most significant revelations com­ ing out of the Norris inquiry were those relating to the company's use of private detective agen­ cies, armed guards and labor spies in its unionbusting attempt against the SIU. The testimony developed at the inquiry showed, for instance, that when the company recruited Greek immigrants to man the Wheat King, these men were put aboard a bus in front of a Montreal detective agency and were followed to the ship by two carloads of detectives.i* The testimony further indicated that the company had used private detectives to interrogate crewmembers, employed armed guards on its vessels, and used labor spies to nhotograph men picketing its ships in the States.is The minutes of the CMU Executive Board meet­ ing of September 7, 1962, further show that CMU made an agreement with the Citadel Detective Bureau, to render services, and paid this agency a retainer of $250. (Exhibit F). It is interesting to note that this is the same agency to which Upper Lakes later admitted paying $361,000.16 As a result of these disclosures, the SIU request­ ed in the hearings that the company be ordered to make available its records showing the extent to which private detectives were employed. This request was denied by Justice Norris as irrele-vant. However, Leitch, the head of the company, later conceded that company records showed an expenditure of at least $361,000 for private detec­ tives for one company alone. (Exhibit G.) fPf MY* • Just before this SIUNA attorney left the case, another SIU attorney, Joseph Nuss, tried to object to the fact that opposing counsel were weighting their questions by adding comments of their own, but was told by the judge not to "obstruct" the hearings. • On November 8, 1962, Nuss was obliged to protest that the CLC attorney, Wright, had been permitted to read long documents into the record, but that he had been denied similar permission, after objections by Wright. Nuss pointed out specifically that the day before, he had been re­ fused permission to read letters from unions sup­ porting the SIU, while the opposing counsel had been allowed to read newspaper stories which touched off a bitter attack by the judge upon the SIU. • On the same occasion, Nuss was also obliged to point out that opposing counsel were permit­ ted to jmake unsupported allegations and inflam­ matory statements against the SIU late in the day, so that these charges were published by the evening newspapers with no opportunity for rebuttal by the SIU. • On - a number of occasions the judge impugned the intelligence and integrity of the SIU's attorneys with words such as "stupid"i8 and "ineptitude and wilfulness."l6 5. Among the other significant revelations com­ • On February 1, 1963, SIU counsel Gordon ing out of the Norris inquiry, in addition to those Henderson asked Judge Norris to disqualify him­ concerned with the major Upper Lakes-CLC- self on the technical ground that he had previous­ CBRT conspiracy, were those concerned with the ly represented one of the parties. (Norris had roles played by other labor organizations, as well as by Government officials in both the United served as counsel for the SIU in 1953 and 1954.) Both Wright and Geller, the CLC and company States and Canada. lawyers, objected to the motion and the judge The jurisdictional dispute between the Steellater rejected it in a ruling which "was rendered workers and SIU has already been pointed out, in less than 30 seconds," according to the Montreal and it is interesting to note, as previously report­ Star of February 13, 1962. ed here, that William Mahoney of the Steelwork- - M �Jolc SC. iNft SKAFAtlBRS LOC^PEOAL SVFPUOIENT Pace Tm CONSPIRACY TO PROMOTE SEAWffiT BOVCOTT CBRT CMU uprauBi ^ CLC ^— MOV.. 1961 DODGM, JODOlMi UITCa MBET TO DISCUSS WHEAT KING AND MORTHBRN VENTinS* 1 r\ SEPT.. 1961 BTBILVOftRBRS, OBKT. MMU MBET IN TORONTO TO DISCUSS WAYS OP HELPING CMU. MABCH. 1962 DODGE AMD JODOIM MBIT IN OTTAWA WXTB LBITCR AND HOVTMAN TO DISCUSS HANNING UPPER LABIS VBSSBLS. jUlGH. 196S 8TIILV0BESWI MBIT ti TORONTO. AFTER START OF 19S3 SHIPPING SEASON, UPPER UXES KBBPS CLC INFORMED ABOUT WHEAT RING AND NORTHERN VElTrURB CM DAY-TO-DAY BASIS. ^"'1 ms: v~r7 MAY. 1962 CLC AND CBRT REPRE­ SENTATIVES MEET TO DISCUSS SEAWAY BOYCOTT, "X CMU, SnEUORORS. CLC, MMU MEET IN CUnUMD TO DISCUM MoniBirrs or CMU SHIPS IM U. 8. ri>.- 7- -r' - i i, MAY. 1962 CLC AND UPPER LAKES MEET WITH GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES TO DISCUSS "HARASSMENT" OF VESSELS IN U. S. PORTS. \ m / JUNE. 1962 CLC, CMU, CBRT, STEELVORRERS AMD MMU MEET IN TCMUHITO TO DISCUSS CLOSING SEAWAY. .. I- -Om CHART 4 • By March 11, 1963, the SIU was obliged to conclude, through its counsel, that "this commis­ sion is not in a fit position to give a report to the Minister of Labour," and Attorney Nuss submit­ ted a six-point motion asking the judge to dis­ qualify himself because of bias. The six points were as follows: a) Judge Noiris had pre-judged a number of matters before the completion of evidence and argument. b) The judge had applied the rules of evidence inconsistently, c) The judge had restricted the SIU and its counsel in adducing evidence. d) The judge had made remarks which had impeded the SIU's cross-examination of witnesses. e) The judge had acted against the interests of the SIU in pre-disposing of certain allegations. f) The judge had subjected the SIU lawyers to abuse. Both Wright and Geller, the CLC and company lawyers, again teamed up to denounce the SIU motion and the judge rejected it. The following day, March 12, Nuss was therefore obliged to tell the judge that "the SIU feels no useful purpose can be served by presenting an argument to the commission," and the SIU ended its participation in the hearings. Xi. THE COMMUNIST THREAT IN CANADA No discussion of the SlU-Upper Lakes contro­ versy would be complete without reference to the communist threat which persists on the Canadian waterfront and which could spill over into the States via Great Lakes shipping. It should be noted, first of all, that in the 1930s many Canadian seamen were represented by the Canadian Seamen's Union, which was affiliated with the SIU of North America. The CSU, how­ ever, fell under the control of known communists and shortly after the outbreak of World War II, in 1939, a number of CSU officals were interned by the Canadian Government, for national securi­ ty reasons, and were released only after Germany attacked the Soviet Union. This communist domination of the CSU was of extreme concern to the SIUNA. The SIUNA there­ fore expelled the CSU and during the latter 19,40s began an organizational campaign among Cana­ dian seamen to drive the communists out of Cana­ dian maritime, particularly on the Lakes. The Cominform, the apparatus established by the Soviets to spread communism throughout the world, had instructed all organizations under its control to disrupt the waterfronts of the Western nations, wherever possible, particularly to sabo­ tage Atlantic Pact shipments and Marshall Plan aid to the democratic countries. The CSU, as noted in Section IV, was then actively engaged in car­ rying out these instructions. The SIU's organizing campaign, to break the communist grip, was successful and by 1949-50 the union which is presently the SIU of Canada had obtained the allegiance of Canadian seamen and signed contracts with all major Lakes operaators except Upper Lakes, whose personnel man­ ager, Houtman, as previously noted, was former­ ly secretary-treasurer of the CSU. It is also public knowledge that representatives of CBRT affiliates in the maritime field are sup­ porters of the communists in Canada and partici­ pate in party affairs. In fact, a number of CBRT officers and representatives, including vestiges of the old communist-controlled CSU, have clearly identified themselves with the raising of funds for the communist party in Canada and have so ad­ vertised in the "Pacific Tribune Press," which is • �Page Eleven SEAFARERS LOO—SPECIAL SVPPLEMEKT M, 196S Cost Shipowner $36100 ,i.„. .n lb. 0«.l BASKS The «.liip<mnfr. "J" Jul r'ri. • , . ..^h tt M5''»nrt lU .nd g.ng.l.rt«n in' of hi» libor fisw with lb* SIL' ih# Ml . I EXHIBIT G Toronto Star, Feb. 14, 1963 the Canadian counterpart of "The Worker" in the States. CBRT officials have also openly partici­ pated in such activities as the communist May Day parades in Canada, Photographic evidence in the possession of the SIU, for instance, shows that two banner-waving participants in the May Day parade in Vancouver in 1960 were William Mozdir, who was vice president of CBRT Local 400, and William Brannigan, who was the financial sec­ retary of the same local. (Exhibit H). The testimony developed at the Norris inquiry showed clearly the intertwined relationship which existed, and still exists, between the CBRT and CMU. It showed, for instance, as previously dis­ cussed, that the alien Greek immigrants recruited for the Wheat King, as well as the scab crews ob­ tained by Sheehan for the Northern Venture were first drummed into the CBRT as a prelude to being turned over to the CMU, that the CBRT was in­ strumental in creating the CMU, and that it was the CBRT which spearheaded the Seaway boycott in a move to aid the CMU. The virtually inseparable relationship of the CMU and the communist-tinged CBRT makes it apparent that communists and communist sympa­ thizers are still in positions from which they can exert influence on Great Lakes shipping which poses a threat not only to the national security of Canada but to the national security of the United States—a threat which must be completely stamped out. XII. CONCLUSION As can be seen in the foregoing sections of this paper, the dispute between the Upper Lakes Ship­ ping Company and the Seafarers International Union of Canada is purely a trade union beef which has only two essential elements: 1) A powerful Canadian shipping company, which is part of an enormously wealthy and complex American industrial dynasty, has il­ legally broken a 10-year contractual relation­ ship with the SIU of Canada, has locked some 300 SIU crewmembers out of their jobs, has replaced them with scab crews and has signed a contract with a puppet union which has publicly been branded by its former president as a "company" union. 2) Actively aiding and abetting this com­ pany's union-busting attempt, in gross viola­ tion of the basic principle of trade unionism, have been the Canadian Labour Congress, the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Trans­ port and General Workers, and such long-time ' jurisdictional rivals of the SIU as the Steelworkers Union and the National Maritime Union. In a flagrant and shameless attempt to obscure the basic union-busting nature of this beef, and to whitewash their own anti-union activities, the enemies of the SIU have introduced into the com­ bat arena issues which are entirely irrelevant and extraneous. As a glaring example of this, one should recall that witnesses for the CLC, CBRT, CMU and Upper Lakes Company spent virtually all their time in the witness box, during the Norris hear­ ings, hurling against the SIU allegations of vio­ lence, dictatorship, corruption and other sins. The most vociferous of these witnesses was, of course,' Michael Sheehan, who, as noted, has since re­ versed his field and is now hurling the same alle­ gations at his former benefactors. Without going at all into the merits of these allegations, or even trying to defend the SIU of Canada against charges which were never sub­ stantiated anyway, one may simply ask two questions: 1) How do these charges of impropriety in the SIU's internal operations alter the fact that a powerful Canadian shipping company has illegally broken its SIU contract, has locked some 300 crewmembers out of their jobs, has manned its ships with scab crews and signed a contract with a puppet company union? 2) How do these charges alter the fact that the Candian Labour Congress, the CBRT and other Canadian and American labor organiza­ tions have aided and abetted the union-husting attempt of an employer, in violation of the basic tenet of trade unionism? The fact is that the basic trade union character of this beef can not be altered by these charges and allegations of impropriety in the SIU's inter­ nal operations. The -fact that Upper Lakes was ready and waiting for the CMU, at the very moment that Sheehan and his friends in the CLC and CBRT were painting the SIU as a sinful and corrupt organization is too pat a situation to be accepted as a coincidence. In addition, the fact that the company lawyer, acting in concert with the CLC lawyer, spent so much time and effort during the Norris hearings in an attempt to show SIU cor­ ruption, makes the motivations here suspect, and lends credence to the assertion that all of the charges and allegations hurled at the SIU by wit­ nesses for the company and its labor allies were merely a carefully planned smokescreen designed to obscure the basic union-busting nature of this beef. Certainly, all the facts here makes it plain that as soon as the extraneous issues and external trappings are stripped away, the basic unionbusting nature of this beef emerges in all its naked ugliness. Nothing that the company or its partners in labor have said or done throughout this lengthy EXHIBIT H Positive proof that Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers Is com­ munist-tinged is given In these photos of com­ munist May Day parade in Vancouver in 1960. In photo above, banner-waving marcher, identified by arrow, is William Mozdir, who was vice-president of CBRT Local 400 at that time. At right, arrow Identifies William Brannigan, former financial secretary of CBRT Local 400. beef can alter this simple fact, provide a rationale for Upper Lakes' actions, or justify the role which segments of Canadian and American labor have played in abetting an employer's union-busting campaign. Moreover, the extent of American ownership in Upper Lakes, of approximately two-thirds, as first fully revealed in the recently-concluded inquiry, is a clasic example of Americans (the Norris fam­ ily) refusing to invest in and buy American. Al­ though the Norris family enjoys the benefits of the American way of life, they have nevertheless failed and refused to discharge their responsibil­ ities to American citizens by maintaining and operating vessels under the American flag, and thus providing job opportunities for American seamen. On the contrary, they invested in a for­ eign country in a trade (Great Lakes shipping) in which American seamen have historically en­ gaged. Such conduct by the Norrises constitutes a basic cause and justification for protest and eco­ nomic activities by American seamen and their families. REFERENCES 1. Transcript, Norris CiHninission hearings. page 14570, lines 26-29. 2. Transcript, page 3008, lines 24-29. 3. Transcrpit, page 2629, lines 2930; page 2630, lines 1-8 and 11-17. 4. Transcrpit, page 2671, lines 17-21; page 2681, lines 11-12; page 2682, lines 5-13. 5. Transcript, page 2689, lines 3-25. ^ 6. Transcript, page 2684, lines 19-27; page 2688 lines 15-16; page 2688, line 28 to page 2689. line 2; page 2699, lines 7-9; page 2703, lines 14-28. 7. Transcript, page 2705, lines 3-26. 8. Transcript, page 2112, lines 15-29. 9. Transcript, page 5401, lines 18-30. 10. Transcript, page 5058, lines 22-30; page 5059, lines 1-2. 11. Transcript, page 5401, lines 4-7; page 5059, lines 21-22. 12. Transcript, page 2871, lines 18-23; page 2870, line 27 to page 2871, line 4. 13. Transcript, page 5104, lines 5-29. 14. Transcript, page 433, lines 11-13. 15. Transcript, page 1350, line 27 to page 1356, line 15; page 650, line 5 to page 660, line 5. 16. Transcript, page 14570, lines 8-10; page 14571, lines 16-26; page 14573, lines 18-21. 17. Transcript, page 5240, lines 7-9 and 17-21. 18. Transcript, page 5910, lines 13-14. 19. Transcript, page 12696, lines 23-26. . 1| >!i �Wm* Twelv* SEAFARERS LOG—SFECIAL SVPPLEMENT (ContiDued from page at(Mk Ml M HU •ffteM M «h« Wflfrt Ooaat •) He ianorea tha Onlarto Suprema Court decision of June, INS wMeh quashed the proceedings of a Labour Relations Board because one af tha Board members was associated with a labor organisation whose avowed purpose was to destroy the applicant union appearing before the Board. Contrast this with the action of the Commissioner in labeling as false the SlU contention that it did not receive fair treatment from the Canada Labour Relations Board, which when considering an SlU mat­ ter, allowed an officer of the CLC— Donald McDonald—to sit in judg­ ment on the SIU, even though he represented an organization whose avowed object was to destroy the SIU. The above matters were widely reported and the Commissioner's failure to take account of them in his report can be ex plained only as an unwillingness to accept the fact that some of his main assumptions a'e wrong. USE OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES The hearings revealed that $361,000 was spent by Upper Lakes with one company alone, for private detectives, which consti­ tuted • ^mte army. Notwithstanding this shocking rovclation, tho Commissioner mfused tho SlU's request for Upper Lake's records which would reveal bow these funds were disbursed and more important, fmr what purp^. The history of the labor movement demonstrates that such private police forces constitute a threat to the safe­ ty and security of workers and the estab­ lished law, which is intended to foster col­ lective bargaining. The entire matter of the use of private detectives in labor disputes should be the subject of legislative consideration for Par­ liament, with a view to requiring the filing and disclosure of information and reports by companies using such agencies in labor matters, if not the outlawing of their use entirely in such situations. IRRESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLC LEADERSHIP It is a tragic commentary that the leader­ ship of CLC and CERT saw fit to abandon sound trade union principles when they permitted their organizations to be used by the Upper Lakes shipping interests in the plan to destroy the union protection and job security of the company's employees, by signing a sweetheart contract with Upper Lakes for a non-existent union. The sweeping anti-union recommenda­ tions called for in the report point up the clear danger to the future of the trade union movement inherent in the kind of collaboration with the enemies of labor, of which the . CLC and CERT leaders are guilty. In so far as the SIU is concerned, its conscience is clear because it has acted throughout the dispute according to estab­ lished trade union principles, in the best interests of the welfare and security of the peopie it represents. CONCLUSION It is our contention that the Commis­ sioner failed to carry out his mandate; that instead, he used it as a springboard for hit personal animosity and that of others. He demonstrated throughout the proceedings and his report his total disregard for our long-developed and much admired system of justice. It must be remembered that this Com­ mission was not a court—that the report is not a judgment. Had the SIU been charged in a court and that court conducted the proceedings in the manner in which the Commissioner did, the people of this coun­ try would have made known clearly their fear and disrespect for such procedures and their desire that our time-honored prin­ ciples of justice--be enforced. This is the danger in such an Inquiry. The Commis­ sioner fs entrusted with wide powers, with wide discretion, which if used arbitrarily and uneaually between the parties, makes Jrtr M, INS a mockery of the rights citiieiu sad openo them to puMic abuse, to scudslous charges and accusations and to libel and slander. In view of all the circumstances la this matter, we have sent today the following telegram to the Minister of Justira: "Hon. Lionel Cbevrler, Minister of Justice Department of Justice Ottawa There is already evidence of mounting concern over the unprecedented, sweeping and undemocratic nature of Commissioner Norrls' repor. and rec­ ommendations, issued on July IS, 1963. The report and recommendations re­ flect the manner in which the hearings were conducted. The SIU repeatedly protested the conduct of the Commis­ sioner in that he: 1) Discriminatorily restricted the right to produce evi­ dence; 2) Discriminatorily applied the rules of evidence; 3) Discriminatorily restricted the right of counsel to ex­ amine and cross-examine; 41 Subjected SIU counsel to continued flagrant and violent abuse. In view of the foregoing, we respectfuliy request the Department of Justice immediately investigate or cause to be investigated impartially the proceedings of the Commission. Seafarers International Union of Canada" Summary Of SlU-Upper Lakes Beef T HE dispute between the Upper Lakes Shipping Company and the Sea­ farers International Union of Canada arises out of a vitious union-busting attempt by a wealthy, powerful, American-based industrial dynasty to destroy the SIU of Canada as a militant fighting force in behalf of Can­ adian seamen's wages, conditions and benefits. Actively aiding and abetting this employer's anti-union campaign, in violation of the basic principle of trade unionism, have been the Canadian Labour Congress, t/ie Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers, and certain avowed jurisdictional enemies of the SIU on both sides of the border—notably the Steelworkers Union and the National Maritime .Union. Following are the most important elements in this SlU-Upper Lakes beef: • THE NORRIS INDUSTRIAL EMPIRE. The Norris industrial empire is on immensely wealthy and powerful industrial dynasty with vast busi­ ness interests in both the United States and Canada. In virtually all of its activities, in both the States and Canada, this industrial empire has been notoriously anti-union. The Canadian shipping arm of this empire is the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, which has been spearheading the unionbusting gttack on the SIU of Canada. • THE SlU-UPPER LAKES RELATIONSHIP. Upper Lakes, whose per­ sonnel manager was formerly secretary-treasurer of the old communistdominated Canadian Seamen's Union, was the last major Canadian-flag Great Lakes operator to come under an SIU contract, in 195J. Since then, the company has made repeated attempts to destroy the SIU. In 1952, the company attempted to do this through James Todd, who had been fired am his job as SIU port agent in Fort William. This plan failed because the SIU was a member in good standing in the Canadian labor movement and neither Todd nor the company was able to command the support nec­ essary to carry out their scheme. By 1961, however, certain jurisdictional differences had arisen between the SIU and other Canadian unions and the company seized this opportunity to renew the union-busting attempt which had lain dormant for nine years, but which had never been for­ gotten. • THE SlU'S ROLE IN THE CANADIAN ECONOMY. Since becoming established in Canada in 1949, the SIU has raised the wages, conditions and benefits of Canadian seamen to near-American levels. This has an­ tagonized Canadian industry generally, which is largely American-owned, and which is anxious to exploit Canadian labor as much as possible. It has specifically antagonized Canadian ship operators who would like to see the wages and conditions of Canadian seamen pegged to British levels, which are much lower than American levels, and it has also an­ tagonized other Canadian labor unions which have been criticized by their memberships for failing to keep step with the SlU's pace-setting progress. This is one reason why labor and management elements in Canada have seen fit to join forces in a concerted attack upon the SIU of Canada. • RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SIU OF CANADA AND OTHER CANA­ DIAN LABOR GROUPS. Besides being antagonistic toward the SIU because of its pace-setting gains in wages and conditions, other Canadian unions have been antagonistic toward th SIU because of its attempts to extend these gains to workers in all areas of the National Association of Marine Engineers and the communist-tinged marine section of the Cana­ dian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers, one of the most powerful affiliates of the Canadian Labour Congress. Because of its jurisdictional differences with these unions, and the fact that the CLC sided with them, the SIU severed its connection with the CLC in 1960. • RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SlUf^A AND OTHER AMERICAN LABOR GROUPS. On the States side of the Lakes, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America has been involvd in jurisdictional dis­ putes with both the Steelworkers Union and the National Maritime Union. Both of these unions therefore seized the opportunity to join in the effort to smash the SIU in Canada, even though this meant supporting the posi­ tion of the employer in violation of the basic principle of trade unionism. • MICHAEL SHEEHAN. Michael Sheehan is a disgruntled former SIU patrolman who was expelled from the Union in February, 1961, for work­ ing with dual and hostile organizations and otherwise violating the pro­ visions of the SIU constitution. After breaking with the SIU, Sheehan held meetings with officials of the CLC, CBRT and other labor groups, as well as with officers of the Upper Lakes Company. Out of these talks came the formation of the Canadian Maritime Union of which Sheehan was elected first president, although this "union" had no members at that time. Sheehan has since been replaced as the president of CMU and now con­ cedes that this is a company union which has signed a sweetheart agree­ ment with Upper Lakes. • UPPER LAKES' UNION-BUSTING CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE SIU. Upper Lakes began its union-busting campaign against the SIU in the spring of 1961 when it brought out two new ships and operated them under foreign-flag subsidiaries in order to evade its contractual respon­ sibilities toward the SIU. The first ship, the Whec!t King, was ultimately manned by the company with Greek immigrants. The second ship, the Northern Venture, was manned with scabs recruited by Sheehan. Both of these crews were drummed into the CBRT as a prelude to turning them over to the CMU, when it was set up. Later that year—in October, 1961— the company flatly refused to renegotiate the SIU contract which covered the vessels of the Upper Lakes fleet. The contractual dispute then went into conciliation, but before the issues could be resolved, in accordance with the terms of the Canadian Industrial Relations Act, the company signed a contract with the CMU, which still had no members, locked its 300 SIU crewmembers out of their jobs and replaced them with scabs whom Sheehan had recruited during the winter lay-up. The SIU now has a court action pending to hold this CMU contract illegal. • THE SEAWAY BOYCOTT. Because of the lockout, the SIU began to picket Upper Lakes vessels. So effective was this picketing that the com­ pany and its labor allies decided on retaliatory action. A series of meet­ ings then was held in which, attending at various times, were representa­ tives of the company, the Government and the CLC, CBRT and other labor groups. Out of these meetings came a boycott of SIU shipping through the St. Lawrence Seaway on July 5, 1962. As a result of this boycott, the Seaway was shut down for some 30 hours, and this touched off a Can­ adian Government inquiry into the reasons for the disruption of shipping. • THE NORRIS INQUIRY. The Canadian Government inquiry was conducted by a one-man commission composed of Justice T. G. Norris, who had been an SIU counsel in Vancouver, but who had been relieved of his duties in behalf of the Union. Because of his previous association with the Union, Justice Norris was asked by the SIU to disqualify himself from conducting the hearings, but he refused. The hearings lasted from August 7, 1962 through March 15, 1963, and throughout this period the judge con­ tinued to conduct the proceedings in a manner which finally made it nec­ essary for the SIU to file a six-point motion asking the judge to disqualify himself because of bias. Judge Norris refused to disqualify himself and the SIU was then obliged to leave the proceedings with the comment that "this commission is not in a fit position to give a report to the Minister of Labour." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource July 26, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CREWMEN TELL OF TANKER CRASH; ALL HANDS SAFE SIU OF CANADA RIPS REPORT ON LAKES DISPUTE NMU IS ‘NO SHOW’ AT HEARINGS BY AFL-CIO ON RAIDING CHARGE CANADIAN SIU SLAMS COMMISIONER FOR ROLE IN UPPER LAKES INQUIRY, ASKS GOV’T TO PROBE HIS CONDUCT LAKES SEAFARERS WIN FULL WELFARE, PENSION BENEFITS FREIGHT COMPANY BIDS FOR SEATRAIN LINES SIU OPPOSES NEW PLAN TO BYPASS 50-50 LAW CHICKASAW ON THE ROCKS AND SO’S THE CHICKASAW RAILROAD MAN NOW HEAD OF BALT. ‘PROPELLER CLUB’ JAPAN TRIMS DECK GANG JOBS COURTS BROADEN ‘SEAWORTHY’ RULE A STATEMENT ON THE NORRIS COMMISSION REPORT BY THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF CANADA THE SIU-UPPER LAKES DISPUTE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/26/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 15 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/17466c900adc32a5cd3836bc978884d0.PDF 30e0bfec3dac94e28400805991bacb64 PDF Text Text The Seafarers^ Log  Seafarers'  International Union of  North  America  Official Organ of the Atlantic^ Gulf and GreaiTjakes Seamen  T  V  ,  .  ­I.  I ^  I'i  •   VOL. II  NEW  YORK, N. Y.,  SATURDAY,  JULY 27,  1940  gook NO..„.­2243'1­ Old Book NO...63X.6....3 Official Rec. No...3S2, ROBIN  LINE  Negotiations Continue ! €prttfifate  nf  MmbprBlpTt  Negotiations between the  Sin and the Seas  Shipping  Co.  (Robin  Line)  in  ...RD.SE.RT,. SJ.YQE  REYNOLDS  ' tflmo of Member This  Must  Be  Printed  dispute  that  resulted  in  .THIS CERTIFICATE, when signed by the officers, is evidence of the fact hanging  the  hook  on  the  that the bearer, if corresponding to the personal description aHended hereto, Algic  last  week  will  con­ ET 0 member of the tinue with  a representative  SS'atiiinaX  iiaritimr lluUin^Amrricit, CI. I. (§,  of the Department of  Labor  Conciliation  Service  par­ Hot  valid  unless counters!,­^ned  ticipating  in  the  negotia­ ...KAT;j«AL..5ce::£TA)^^^  tions.  In  addition  to  the  question  of  the  bonus  for  the run!  to So.  Africa,  the  . FA£SI8ENT  tiAi lOX'AL  TftEASUnE«  SIU  got  the  company  to  agree  to  negotiate  for  an  increase  in  the  overtime  Hatiimal iSlarttittu UtiUin of AmrrtrSs CH. i.CP.  rate  of  10  cents  per  hour.  A  meeting  between  the  /  .  '7  SIGNATURE.-,:,, operators  and' the  Union is  (Must  be  signed  by  member  in  presence bt  Patrolmen)  scheduled  for  Tuesday,  Rating^ July 30,  at which time it is  Relieved  that some  definite  BirthpJace....„J^L^. ..  Date  of  Birth .S=17.ri3..  agreement  may  be  arrived  Permanent  Addresi  AB.LE3.XQN...3.T....MQB.I.L£...VM».A.  at.  COMPENSATION  ACT  FOUGHT  BY  SEAMEN  RECEIVES  OPERATORS SUPPORT  Hearings  on  the  proposed  bill  to  place  the seamen  under  the Longshore  and Harbor  Workers Compensatiou  Act began  in Washington on July 23rd  before the Senate Sub­committee  on  Commerce  presided  over  by  Senator  J.  Overton  of  Louisiana.  According  to  the  sponsors  of  the  bill  the  SEA­ MEN  were supposed  to  be  the beneficiaries who  would PRO­ FIT  by  the  enactment  of  the  measure!  Keep  that  fact  in  'mind!  It  was  an  act  that  PRESUMED  to  benefit  the  <s>  SEAMEN!  the  compensation  act  in,  Upside Down  How  remarkable  then,  that  order  ' 'to  work  out  a  plan  every  representative  of  the  that is  beneficial  to  the work­ shipowners,  WITHOUT  EX­ men."  CEPTION, ^stified in support  Saving  the Seamen  of  the  compensation  act  for  Anticipating  the  opposition  of  seamen,  while  EVERY  repre­ the  seamen,  and  endeavoring  to  sentative  of  the  ' Seamen,  discredit  in  advance  such  opposi­ WITHOUT  EXCEPTION,  op­ tion,  Mr. "Taylor added:  "The rea­ posed  the  measure.  Truly  au  son  for  the  seamen's  union's  ob­ amazing  situation!  The  ship­ jections,  is  that'  the  seamen  are  owners  shed  crocodile  tears  being  misled  by  their  attorneys."  Color Height ..3.T.3. Weight .ldi5...„„....lbs. The  implication  was  made  that  It  over  the  plight  of  the seamen  was  the  attorneys  whose  fees  Color of  Hair,,,„,„„,„,^^^^,,,,,„„§tii,,,,ti,,§,,Co/or  of  Eyes,,  compelled  to  labor  without  would  be  jeopardized  who  weie  .  benefit  of  a  compensation  act  responsible  for  the  objection  of  Joined by  For/..MQE.LLC..  Date  l.­2S.Ys56  and  with  breast­beating  pro­ the  seamen  to  being  placed  un­ Nearest Relative testations  proclaimed  that  der  compensation.  If  was  point­ ed  put  by  spokesmen  for  the  sea­ their  great  concern  was  to  men  that  cutting  attorney's  fees  Relatives Addre,ts save  the  seamen—from  them­ was  a  worthy  objective  and  one  The above  is a  photo­statIc copy  of  the  NMU  book  belonging  to  selves!  For  example,  Frank  which  the  seamen  themselves  one  of  the  NMU  men  who  was sent  back  aboard  a  Waterman  The  SIU  signed  an  adden­ J. Taylor,  head  of  the Ameri­ would  certainly  support.iBut •   ship  by  order  of  the iNLRB.  Like  most  of  the  others  Reynolds  when  they  ask  us  to  givF  up  swapped  Curran's  passport  for  a  real  union  book  in  the  SlU.  dum  to  the­  agreement  with  can  Merchant  Marine  Insti­ benefits  we  now  enjoy  under  ex­ The  much  heralded  blitzkrieg  backfired  as  the  men  involved  the SAVANNAH  LINE  simi­ tute,  urged  the  enactment  of  isting  law  in  exchange  for  lesser  were  only  too  anxious  to  get  into  a  rank  and flie  union  that  gets  conditions  for  its  membership.  benefits  under  a  compensation  lar to  the  one  recently  signed  act,  under  the  guise  6f  "protect­ with  the  Bull  Line,  providing  ing"  us  from  chiselling  lawyers,  PHONEY  for  an  increase  of  $7.50  per  it's a  bit  too  thick.  month  PLUS  10  cents  per  Making History  hoTir  in  overtime  while  the  So  concerned  were  the  ship,  ships are on  the coastwise  run  We  have  been  Informed  that  owners  with  the  welfare  of  the  and  $10  plus 10  cents  in  the  one,  Meyer  Jacobson,  who  runs  a  seamen  (?)  that  they  hired  ex­,  shop  in  Portland,  Maine,  pensive  "experts"  to  appear  and  ;  event  they run  off­shore.  This  tobacco  has  been  boarding  SIU  ships  and  testify  that  not  only  would  the  increase  was  won  in  the  face  offering  "better  jobs"  to  our  men  {From West Coctst Sailors) seamen  secure  greater  benefits  of  a  concerted  attempt  to  In  order  to  get  them  to  leave  the  from  a  compensation  act, but  that  The following wire was received by the SUP on July 5: "Hearings will be held on July 23rd at 10:30 A,M, by Sub- phoney  up  on the  SIU  by  the  vessel.  When  they  leave  the  ship,  it  would  cost  the  shipowners  this  crimp  then  sends  young  fel­ more  money  for  compensation  in­ committee of Senate Chamber Committee on H, R. 6881 to imple- operators  and  the  NMU.  lows  down  to  the  ship  to  ask  for  surance  than  they  are  now  pay­ ment provision of shipowners* liability convention and to extend Phoney  Move  Blocked  a  job  and  in  a  number  of  in­ ing.  This  really  marks  a  mile­.  Last  Saturday  we  received  a  stances  they  have  been  signed  on  to seamen and Workman Compensation Act with amendments. stone  in  the  labor  relation^  be­ telephone  call  from  one  of  the  of­ in order  to fill  out  the crew.  Kindly advise of desire make statemetits." tween  the  seamen  and  the  shipr  ficials  of  the  International  Long­ (Signed) ROGER WILLIAMSON owners.  To  our  certain  recollec­ shoremen's  Association  In  the  For  "Service" Rendered  Clerk of the Committee. port  of  New  York  who  informed  For  this  "service,"  we  under­ tion,  this  is  the first  time  that  the  shipowners  have  been  so  For a  period  of  20  years  the  shipowners, and  t^he  insur­ us  that  the  Company  had  con­ stand  that  Jacobson  gets  a "com­ self­sacrificing  as  to  spend  time  ance  companies  have  attempted,  through  high­prespure  lob­ tacted  the  Longshoremen  and  mission"  from  the  men  getting  and  money  battling  for  the  inter­  .  bies,  to  enact  a  law  which  will  put  the  seamen  under  the  asked  them  if  it  would  be  all  the  jobs.  We  want  to  warn  that  ests  of  the  seamen—even  against  right  with  them  If  the  company,  members  who  are  found  the  wishes  of  the  poor  benighted  compensation  laws.  At the  present  time  the seamen  and the  put  an  NMU  crew  aboard  the  any  guilty  of  having  any  dealings  souls  who  make  up  the  unli­ railroad  workers  are  the  only  workers  in  the United  States  Savannah  Line  ships  in  the  event  with  this crimp,  will  be  dealt with  personnel  of  the  American  who can sue for damages for injuries received  while working.  they  were  struck  by  the  SIU.  severely  by  the  Union.  The  SIU  censed  Merchant  Marine.  It's  like  being  ,  The  longshoremen  emphatically  does  not  maintain  a  hall  in  Port­ The  SUP  fought  attempts  embraced  by  a  bear!  An  embrace  Informed  the  company  that  it  land.  The  members  aboard  SIU  is  usually  the  mark  of  tender  de­ by the shipowners to  put sea­ block  a  Bill  before  the  House  would  decidedly  NOT  be all  right.  ships  that  make  this  port  will  votion,  but  it  doesn't  necessarily  men  under  compensation  in  Committee  on  Merchant  Ma­ Offers to Fink!  have  to  see  that  the  Union  rules  that  the  embarrassed  re­ 1922, again in 1928  and  again  rine which  had  for its  purpose  Prior to this incident we were are  observed!  Report  to  us  im­ follow  cipient  of  a  bear's  hug  is  enjoy­ last year when your Secretary  the  placing  of  seamen  under  reliably informed that Curran had mediately  any  activity  on  the  ing  tha  experience.  (Continued  on  page  4)  (Con#in«ed on Page 2) part  of  this,  or  any  other,  crimp.  was  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  (Continued  on  Page  3)  r. j ,.  tfestM.eseMM.Sft.ses.SSs.sssisistsssesssseed^assss.sstitsssssssssess.sasss.sssssssss.essssssM  Proposed Compensation Law  Deprives Seamen of  Benefits  4  No. 8  Shipowners  Shed  Crocodile  Tears  Over  Seamen*s  Plight  Waterman Blitz Backfires!  4  446  S.i.U.  Obtains  Increases  On  Savannah  Line  BEWARE  OF  THE  CRIMP!  ll  ­Vi  • ''S '1  \}{_  • t.l  �2  TH  E.  SEA  Ir­US,  life  I  A>.: 'it ', •   Pushed  FBOM PHILLY  —  Seafarers^ International  Upiqn  .  of  Norlfh  America  rMeratipm of, Ld6or  I  ^tion Spealcs  Louder  A Tale of The Three • ff.  X,,..  A­  i  ­r  Atlantic District  HEAC%luXllffeR8  New York  (Pbone: BOwHng Green  9:3427)  Stoa?  gRANOHBB  '  Boston  Atlantic  Avenue  Providence  465  So.  Main  Street  PhGadeipMa a.  6  North  6th  Street  Baltimore  ...T...  .­.14  North  Gay  Street  Norfolk  60  Obm^eimSal  Place  San  Jiium,.Ptierto  Rico  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SACCARAPPA . 8.50 S.S. SEATRAIN NEW YORK ........; . 4.00 Bob  Smither  Clarence  Chambliss  Joe  Baker  ; ^.S. CAl^ABULLA  J.  Milsted  D,  Malorbrom  J. P.  Coogan  L. Kruger  Cbas.  Palfee  iTYni.  Coss  B. H. Bright  A.  Janoski  S.S. CATAHOULA  •  »  HARKT LUNDSBERG,  Acting President  110  Market Street. Room  402,  FriHeisco, Calif.  nr.  avi  .  i^turday, July 27, 1^|0  A R  EE  S'  LOG  ,  Well,  here  we  go  again,  the  go(Sfa  old  city  of  Brotherly­Loye!  LC lind  behold;;  if  ' did  JanJ  Pot  Smitty  isn't'in  our  midst'agafn.  . They had' a terrible bebf bh the Catahoula and when the jam was missirtg once or twice, that was a mlsFryi' but whett it, kept disappearittg continually and" it leaked''t>ut thdt Jam -Pot ""was aboard, that solved, everything. The StU is continuing  to  prove  that  it can  be ^^ne!  Joe  Uurranaiid' hls'^^bOgefe­not,withstandiltg,  tbr Seftfarerj Inter­,  national  Union  (A. F.  of  L.)  this  week  signed  a  supplemen­ taryi  agreement  with  the  Ocean  Steamship  Company  of  Sa­ vannalij gariiThg for  its therabcrA on tliat line's  Cbasttvnse ships  an increaBe  per motitb PLU§ 10  |||e  overtime  rate.  Thaf makes  the tenth  steamship company  to  grant higher  inoiitiily  increases  plus  JO  cents  per  how  on  overtime to the  ' ''' "  The  tenth—remember f—since  the  Pilot  announced  on  May  3  that  "the "coastwise  operators  refused  to  consider  * * » ANY  wage  increase" in  the opening  gun  of  the NIV|y  "lead^  But  even  at  that  the  boys  did  er's"  poison­pen  barrage,,'aimed i  at " iintting  over  the  $2.50  not  mind him  eating the  janv,  but  when, he  sneaked  the  last  bettii  SELL­OUT  on  their  own  badly  deceived  membership!  aft  and  hidV IP ih  his  dungareed,  that  was  the  pay  off!  However,­  ;Smitty" informs  us  On Jurie­ST, Howard Mcjienzie,  reporting for  the so­called  that  he  has. a  stenographer  here  Negotiating  Committee  to  the  New  York  NMU  membership  that  likes  jam  just  like  he  doe^,  —with  Curran's  wholehearted  approval—discouraged  action  buL if  she  keeps  hiding  it,, the;  for  increases in  the folio wing  "power "­inspired  words:  are  going  to  break  up.­ It  ib&ks  " Yqtu;^^  Negotiating Oommiftee recommends the acce  like  Smitty  hSs  been  caught  u]^  with.  ­  i  tance of  this $2.50 h'eeattse' it is our opinion we are not in  *  i­  •   They Said It Couldn't Be Done '  *• "*  »  1  wonder  who  is  responsible  for  the  pile  of  cigar  bijtt.4  laying  outside  of  Gie  office  window'?  wonder  if  Buckmah  • would knowf  tBfr best  position  secure more ai;  this time ,  ,7"  '  Now! eVery  honest  seaman,  particularly if  he is a  member  of  the  NMU,  ought  to  ask  himself  this simple  question:  Some Questions  to Think  Over  WHlT'wasn^t'the^Mtr'leadership  "in  the  best  po.sition  The  NMU  had  another  one  of  their,  famous  picket  lines  out  on  to  .secure  more" ? Isn't  the  NMU  supposed  to  be  so  well  or­ the  Wilson  Line  dock  here  In  ganized  that  it  can  afford  to  set  up  a  " reorganization  com­ Philly.  Oh " yes," it  went  the  way  mittee" under  the notorious Dog­House  Jack liawrellkon witli  of  all  fleshf­  $1.00  down  and  the  the  avowed  purpose  of  7. .'organizing  the  "unorganised"  rest  when  you  catch  m'e.  SIU?  More  than  that—.iu.st  a.sk  yourself:  Since  Flanagan  has  got  his  'WHY  was the Seafarers International Union in a  position  jalopy,,  Buckman  has  the.  tow  truck  standing  by  just  in  case.  to  get  $7.50  and "$10'increases  while  the  N|ilU'  "le^eris"  Flanagan  was  going  to  make  a  could  thinlE  of  no  better  terms  than  the  $2.50^  Aren't  Sm  test  and  see  liow  much  mileage  ships'suppo.sed  to  be  "unorganized"?  '  he  could  get  frohi  a  gallon  of  gas,  so  he  emptied  his­ tank,  and  Tint  in  two  gallons.  Well,  he. stepped  on  the  starter  and  motor  back­ fired,  he  got  excited  and  blew  the  born  and  on  closer  examination  when  it­would  not  start­he  found  out  that  the  tank  was  empty.  i  mbere Is theNMU's''Power"? "Furthermore,"  McKenzie  concludes  in  his  June  27  report  to  the  NMU  membei'ship,  "the  coastwise  opera­ tors  appeared  too  willing  to  face  the  cohseqiiences  of  whatever  action  the  union  might  see fit  to  take'm'the  event  the  $2.50  increase  is  not  acceptable."  *  •  * •   '  "WHY,  oh  why—Wie'ask  aga:in—should  the shipowners  ap­ We  had  a  couple  of  stump  .  .  pear  "'too  willing  to  face  the  consequences  of  whatever  'aC­ bur''thfe^mTmWship­  t5ir^  ^"ion  the  union  (that  is,  the  NMU)  might  .see  fit  to  take?"  Hasn't  Lawrenson  told  us  time  and  again  that  the NMU  thumbs  down  on  them,  when  It  came'^to  a  permit  card.'*  "Aftef  represent.s "BOWER"?  Where is  that "power''? What  is  the  working  on  those  ships,  they  had  value  of  this kind  of  "power" which  can  be  slung  around so  the  nerve  after  they  were  fired  bravely  in  words intended  to intiinidate—in  vain,  brothers—  ,  to  cofiie  to  the  Union  looking  for  the crews  of  the  allegedly "unorganized" SIU '.ships . . . but  sympathy.  which fizzles  so  mi.serabiy  the  moment  its  wielders  confront  Well,  the  Steward  on  the  Mas­ the  REAL  opposition,  the  shipowriei­s?  1.00  1.00  .50  2.50  .50  .50  .50  •  ,50  ,  .50  .50  .50  .75  mar  had  a  slight  misunderstand­ 5.10  ,  . $i:^q.05  ing  with  the  crew,  and  I  thirih  The  Difference  Between  SIU  and  NMU  that  after  a  '  little  get­together  The  answer  is  as  plain  as  the  nose  on  your  face.  The  things  are  running  smooth  agaiij^.  NMU  was  not and  is not "in a  position  to  secure  more" for  Total  $110.05  At  least  we  hope  so!  its  members, for  the  same  reason  that  the  SIU  is.  * * * LIST  OF  DONATIONS  TO  SEAFARERS'  LOG  The  SIU  helieyes  in  a  policy  of  improving  the  conditions  Weil,  here's  to  a  bigger  and  I^AN  ROYAL:  Byrd^  .50; 'Hirflel,  .50;  Larson,  1.00;  Dormady,  of  its members; the  NMU  believes in fenagling with  the ship­ better  LOG.  .50;  Keari,  1..00;  Libbq,  .50;  Smith,  .40;  Dickinson,  W., 1.00;  ­  The  Three  Musketeers.  owners  through  high­powered  attorneys.  "  '  Elks,  .50;  Godwin,  1.00;  Gardner, 1.00;  Sharpe,  .50;  Bryant,  W.  B;,  1994;  J.  F.,  542;  SIU  power  lies  in  its  ability  to  ACT  and  get  RESULTS.  2.00;  Johnson,  S.,  1.00  '  Total  $11.40  H. C:,  496.  NMU "power" lies in  the ability of  its officials  to  bamboozle,  PANAMA  CITY:  Culotta,  1.00;  Balchus^  .50;  Savoia,  .50;  Ap­ befuddje  and  browbeat  a  long­suffering  membership  with  an  plewhite,  1.00;  Burton,  J.,  .50;  Johnson,  W.,  .50;  King,  P.,  MORE  ABOUT:  endless flow  of  propaganda.  .50;  Bowen,  1.00;  Blanchard,  1.00;  Campbell,  .50;  Mayurkie­ • wlecz, 1.00;  Hollenbeck,  .50;'  Hewey  .5;. Robertson,  .50;  S,1U  ships  ane  Organized  by  getting  their  crews  higher  Snow,  .50;  Willis,  .50.  '  Total  $10.50  wages  and  better  working  e'onditiojis.  NMU  "organization"  TOPA  TOPA:  E.  Albritton, 1.00;  Molony,  .50;  Rhodes,  J.,  .50;  aims at  raids  ofi other  organizations fo­f'the  greater  glory  of  Blakey,  J.; .50;  Lawrence,  G.,  .50;  Merritt,  1.00;  Smith  R.,  the]  pie­cards  in  office.  '  •   '•   1.00;  Cieutat,  M.,  1.00;  Romano,  .75.  Total  '  $6.75  .(Continued  from  page  1)  SIU Pjroves in Action PAN  GULF:  Booden,  J., 1.00;  Peterson,  K.,  1.00;  Verzone,  P.  been  dickering  with  the  Savan­ 1.50;  Brooks, 1,00;  Hicks, .50;  Wade, .50;  Graham, .50;  Hart­ IN  ACTION,  the  Sitl  has  proven  that  it  is  the  union  nah  Line bffiCials to furnish  brewS  ;  .man,  ,50;,.Maximo, 1.00;  Haddox, 1.00;  Saltis,  J.  1.50;  Sego,  for  the  vessel^"If  the  SIU  creffg  which  gets  improvements  foi*  its  members.  More  than'that,  Hkll,  J.,  .50;  Nail,  0.,  .50.  ­Total'  $11.50  went  on  strike.  This  was  con­ the  SlU  has  proven  that  by  its lead  the NMU Tank  and'file  MAIDEN  CREEK:  Anderson,  J.,  .50;  Walke,  .50;  Peterg,  .25;  '  •  •   firmed'by  the  telephone  call  TVe  has  also  benefited.  Cox,  C.^'1.00;  Marsh,  L­,  ­50;  McFarland,  1.00;' Ray,  1.00;  received  from  the> longshoremen,  If  the  N^ rank  and file  did  get  an  additional  $2.50  to.  Milne,. .50;  Hayes;  l.OO.'  '  .  .  Total  $6.25  notifying  us  that  the  company  malte  up  a  monthly'increase  of  $5,  that  was  due  entirely  S.  A  TULSA:  $19,75  had'  ; contacted  thettt  with  the  S. S.  HASTINGS:  Henderspp,  .§9;  Jenkins, .75;  Wlmmer, 1.00.  same  phoney  proposltloiE  Wheh  the  fact  that  in  the  face  of  the  increases  obtaineii  by  *  •   Total  $2.25 I  they  fdund  out  they  couldn't 'get  SIU^  the  original $2.50  sell­out'could  not  be  put  over.,  away  with  It. the  company hgreed  ACTION thus pro­ves  the best  judge  as to  who  really rep­ KOFRESI:  Lawrence,  R,,  .50;  $cott,  O.,  .50;  Foster,  E.,  .50;  Hutton,  J.^  .50.  •   Total  '  $2.00  to  continue  negotiations  with  the  resents  the interests'of  the seamen.  The  SIU'^is  confident'as  SIU,  negotiations  which  .culmi­ BELLINGHAM:  Kline,  .50;  Davis,  .M;­Chartor,  l.OC;  Dear  to  what'the  verdict  of  the  seame.n  will  be.  No  aniOunt  of  nated .in  the  winning  of  the  in­ man.  .50:  Hystad,'LOP;  Ststllworth,  .50;  Wyner,  JO;  Nash,  phoney  palaver, no  amount  of  poison­pen  propa'ganda  IbyYliI  crease , stated  above.  i  ,50;  BoIger7 .50;  Gdfdon,'A.OO!  Belton,  .50;  Gale,  .50;  Wal  ' (See copy of agreement printed NMU  "generals"'  will  prevebit  that  verdict.  ACTIONS  I  ters^  .80;  Clarkln,  2.50;  Rivera, .60;  Walters,  .50.  Total  $11.80  elsewhere in this issue.) SPEAK  LOUDER  THAN  WORDS!  'rf  S.I.U  QhtAins  1­ T  1  �MSiissiSi  Saturd*^y­  July 27, 1940  THE  SEAFAR E R SI  L Q G  • r I  U'  JACKSONVILLE  W^h at' 8  Doing  Jacksonville,  Florida,  JUly IS, 1940 The (seafarers' Lorf. Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  '  Aftbr  reading The  issue  of  The  Seafarers'  Log,  dated  July  9th,  I  wonder  whether  the  membership  Of  thfe  S.I.tJ.  realize  the  obstacles  /  Mobile,  Airi.,s  which  confronted  the  committee  {Continued  from  Page  1)  July ­24,  1940  who  were  negotiating  with  the  Mr.  Tom  Kerry,  Editor  ^panial Parade  ''  Mobile,  Ala.,  Editor,  Seafafeffe'  Log:  Bull  Line  for  the  ?10  increase  in  Seafarers'  Log  July'17, 1940  This  Hair  'of  brotherly  love  wbge^  and  the  10  cents  an  Hour  In  addition  to  the shipowners,  pear  Brother":  a  parade  of  so­called  "Impartial"  shipped  about'  60  mOn.  HOW  overtime.  Mr.  Tom  Kerry,  Hditor'  ' This  week  things  have  been  witneesris  appeared  to  testify  ^  CONfE?  Well,  we  crewed  up  twO  Seafarers'  Log  pretty  slack  here­M  Mobile.  Only  support  of  the  bill.  All,  of  course,  Last'Monday  night's  meeting  in  ships,  the "Seatrain  N.J.  &  S.S.  pear  Brother:  two  Ships  'have  come  in 'so  far.  the­jjort  bf  Jacksonville  went  on  protesting  their  "disinterestrii  '  This  port  In  the  Gulf  is  really  the  S.S.  Topa  Top'a  and  the  S.S  Bienville.  The  Bienville  *  ca'nie  record,  giving  thf­^  cbmrriittee  a  impartiality."  It  is  beyond  all  iffi­ booming  hOw  as  far' as  ship'plhg  Del  Sud.  The  S.S. ­Pan  Kraft  was  here  with  a  cargo'­of  beefs  much  vote  of  • confidence fbr'  their  ef­ derstariding!  If  a  person  is truly  larger'  than  hef  holds.  '  Things  Is  concerned.  Pve  Oeen'thb  other  due  to  come  in  here  before  being  forts  fn  frying  to  secure'The  10­ "iinparffal"  it  would  seem  thai  ports  begging  for  men,  and  I  dispatched  to  thfe  Far  East,  but  were  adjiisfed  satisfattory,  so  the  khS­10.­We  know  that  they  were  the  proper  course  to  follo­w  would  never .thought  that  would  he  the  instead  she  stopped  in 'New  Ori  h'Oys  ail  hald' off  and'went  honie.  fbrestalled  becbuse the  rag­sheet,  be  to  stay  home  and  permit  the  »•  »  x>  '  •  •  ­ •   case  here,  but  that  Is  the  situa­ leans  and  'breUrdd­  Up  there.  khoWn  as  the  Piie­lt,  had  come  iriterested  parties  to  present  their  tion^  here  now,  Buckmah  was  running  wild,  The S.S.  Beauregard  has  start  but  with'  a  sfatemerit  urging  the  case.  This  rarely  happens.  Tlie  '  «  »  •   ed  on  the  Coast  run  already  and  trying  to  get  the  men  for  the  rrtembers  of ­the  N7i4U  to  accept  theory  Is,  that  the  cloak  of  "im­ We  bad  qait'e  a  beef  on  Uie  S.S.  the  second  of  the  new  Waterman  above­name.d  ships.  He' finally  a  $2.50' increase  iri' wages  and rib  partlaility"  lends  more  freight  to  Tulsa  when  she  got  here  oh  the  shfps,  the B.S. Ponce  de  Leon  will  ^lidceeiled  In  ddih^ So. We  belieVe  Inbrease  In  OVertimb.  Dorf'f  for­ thre  testimony  of  the  witnesses!  isthi  Wheh  she came  In  thd  cfew  take  a'­cre'w'today  arid riail  to­ thiri  Was' ah' aCcdmiJltsKm'eiif  that  get,  Brothers,'  that  the  'scabby  So  . . . thO  "impartial"  witriesscs  dbserves  ' cortiment, ''Whbh  'yd^u  controlled leadership  of  the  NMU  ^^antedT  to  know  what  transpbf­ rabrrow,  '  '  take  into  cbnSlderaflon  that  thefe  would  have" Jumped  at  this  occa­ took  up  so  much  time  on  th'ri  tation  they  were  going  to  get,  as  * * * were  bhiy  about  forty  (40)  nJen  sion,  and Ijargainbd  with  the  Bull  strind  that'  a  number  of  seamen  this was going  to be  the final  port  Last  week  we  shipped  about  heOistefed  bh  all  three" deparf­ Line  and  mailed  those  ships  for  Who  had  made  thfe  trip  to  Wash­ Of  discharge  for  the ship.  The ar­ ington  to  testify  on  behalf  of  the  ticles  read:  from  New  Yorjc  to  forty­fouf  men  out.  We  have  ments;  Now  that  things'  hdve  nothing,  adding  to  their  slogan  seamen,  were  unable  to 'do  so  as  gone  back  io  hofmai  again  the  the  excuse  of  "organizing  the  un­ about  thirteen  men  in'  the  Ma­ the  West  Coast  and  back  to  a  they  had  to leave  for  their  holfies,  fhbn  we  have  on  the  beach  bt  organized."  '  jfenal  b'ort  of  discharge  oh  thcf  Af­,  rine  hospital  now.  while  the "partial  and  impartial'*  present  are' enough.  To  date  we  have  voted  ninety­ Arid  to  think  that  the  scabEj  wlfne.s.se8  supporting  the  measure  lantic  Coast.  The  Commissioner  '  •   • • .HI *  *  ruled  that  Jacksonville  wan  the  nine  nieri,  and  We  haVd  b'ne  more  Fjanagan  came  back  from  his  leadership  of  the  NMU  is  telling  unburdened  themselves.  ­  ­ week  to'vote;  So  all  yoii  fellows  their  membership  that  the  S.I.U.  nearest  port  on  the  Atlantic.  hard­earried  vacation  all  firishert  who  have  not  voted  yet  had  bet­ is  nothing  mofe ­thari  a  shipown­ "T^PubUc"  ter  get  around  to  the  Union  halls  frbni  the  Coriey  Island  stoves.  ers  organization!  Compare  both  Even  more  pernicious  than  the  Believe  it  or riot,  This  was  the  The  Marine­ Superintendent had  and  vote.  organizations.  Brothers,  and  see  so­called  "impartial"'  witness  Is  first  vacation  he  eve'r  had:  The  *  a! read/ aflrfefetf  that'in  th^eveM  who  has  done  most  for  the  sea  the  witness  who  passes  himself  the  Commtssioner "ruled  that 'Mo:  We  have  gained  a  new  point  on  shlpowneis  nevbr  did  think  hfe  then  today.  ­ off  as  representing  "the  public."  bile  ,wa8  Hot  on  tti«^  ­Atlantic  the''ships •  in  the  paSt' wSek  by  Was'  entitled  tb  one  from  them.  Heaven  preserve  us  from  these  How  many  of  the  Brother  sea­ Coast,  he  would  give  the  men  getting  the  Company  fo  agree  to  All  in  all  he  .said  he  had  a  swell  two'  types  Of  "disinterested"  wit­ men  today  know  this' Saviour  of  transportation  back  to  Norfolk.  put  electric  refiigcrators  in  the  time.  •  nesses  who  often  proclaim  them­ the'  Sebmen'  who  calls  himself  After  the  Commissioner  ruled  as  mess Vooriib  in  the'place' of  the old  selves  as  "friends  of  the  sea­ Jack LaWrensori?  How  many know  he  did,  we  felt  that  we  had  the  obsolete  ice  boxes.  The ftew  ships  The  shipowners  are  trying  to  men!"  How  are  these  persons,  of  hiri  Doghouse  fame?  beef  cinchedj  but tfie  company  de­ are  being  equipped  with  them  be  put  a  fa'st  one  over  bn  the  bea­ who  represent  "the  public,"  se­ cided  that  instead  of  giving  the  fore  they  leave  and  the  other  rrie'n  bgifih.  W'e  have  it from  good  Remember,  Comrade,  when  you  men  cash  money  to  pay  their  ships  will  get  thetri  as  thb  old  a'uthority  thbt  the  bill  known  as  were  editor  of  the  scandal  sheet  lected?  From  whom  do  they  get  their  mandate?  Who  signs  their  transportation,  they  would  give  ones  need  replacing.  H.  R.  6881  is  Siated  to'coffie  up  called  the  iloghoiise  News?  When  credentials?  There  is  probably  them  an  order  for  a  train  ticket  before  the  House  Committee  ori  you  were  ohb  of  the  Seamen's  lu­ less than  one­half  of  one  per  cent  vvhich  the crew  promptly  rejected.  July  23,T940: This  bill  is'deslgnea  stitiite's  chief  stool­pigeons"?  Re­ of  'the  public"  who  are  even  We  have  just  received  word  After  arguing  for  a  whMe  longer,  to  place  the' sekmeri  in  the  sahie  member,  Jack,  how  you  used  to  we" finally  managed  to  get  the  that  one  of  oiir  Brothers,  one  Ba  category  as  the  longshoremen:  point  the  bad  boys  out  to  Ma  Ro­ aware  of  the  hearings on  this par­ cash  money  as  they  should  get.  Gil  Seiph,  an  A.B.,  has  died  in  There  is only  a  limlte'd  amount  of  per  arid  have  tliem  thrown  out  of  ticular  bill!  Out  of  this  percen­ tage,  the  seamen  probably  consti­ ivriss.  That's  ail  for  flie  week.  compensation  fbr  various  kinds  of  25  South  Street?  tute  the  largest  section  of  the  Fraternally  yours,  rhjurres: 'Under  the  strict  phys:  There's  one  thing  I  wish  to  Robert  A.  Matthews,  leaf  • r  equirements  necessary  fbr  Imagine  this  rat  being  a  lead'ei­ public  in  whose  name  these  indi­ point  out  very  .strbngly  aiid  that  ­  Ehglne"  Patrolman.  seamen,  this  bill,  if  passed/  will  of  sbamen.  It's  enouglj.­to  make a  viduals  speak. There  is'probably  hippopotamus  laugh.  is  the  way  in  which  the  entire  no  more  sanctimonious  fraud  doorti' many'Of  us  to  be  beggars  crew  of  the  Tulsa  conducted  Brother riiembers,  whenever  than  the  person  who,  usually  hav:  on  the "Streets.  themselves  during  that  transpor­ mbri* of  his  ilk are'cbrinected  with  ihg  an  "axe  of  his  own  to  grind,  •  x<  *  »  tation  ,beef.  That  whole  crew  any bdria  fide"  labor  movement,  it  hides  his  motive  behind  that  ab­ EVERY  SEAMAN  SHOULD  July  24,  1940  really  set  an  example  of  how,  ifi  can  mean  bnfy One  thing, and  that  stract  and  anonymous  entity,  Things  are  going  along  nicely  MAKE  fT  HIS  BUSINESS  TO  ib":  bW  nbwb  for  the "rcirik  arid  "the  public."  And  in  the  "public  my  estimation,  real 'Union' 'men  MAKE  IT  KNOWN  TO  THE  should  conduct  themselves  dur­ here.  The  men  on  tlie  Florida  are  file.  GO  back  just  a  if<N  years arid  interest,"  they  ait  in  the  lap  of  COMMITTEE  THAT  THEY  RE­ getting  hell  worked  out  of  tliem  ing a  beef  of  any  description. The  s'eb  Who  wferb  the  brfes  who  ad­ the  shipowners  and  pipe  thefc  SENT  THIS  INFRINGEMENT  respective  delegates,­in  fact  the  due  to  the  Lion's  Convention  but  ON  THEIR  WELFARE.  "  vocated '  the "  famous  ' Maritime  tune.  Commission  Training  Ships  and  whole  cfew  were  right  there,  so­ are  bringing  in  more  and  more  Harry  A;­  Collins,"496,  Agt.  For  and  Against  ail  the  anti­labor  legislation  that  ber  and  ready  too,  to  gh>^e  Agent  SIU  pledge  cards  signed  every  A  roster  of  those  appearing  in  trip.  is  being  introduced  against  sea­ Banks  and  myself  any  assistance  support  of  tlie  compensation  act  X!  *  *  liieri  today  in'  Congress.  that  we  might  have  needed.  To  If it  hrid  not  been  for  the  Rat's,  for  seamen  will  completely  ex­ fop  it  all  off,  I  think  that  that  Our  local  Commy,  Frank  Jones,  and  his stooges riVe getting  some­ wlio  have  beeri  playing  ball  witli  • >ose  the  hypocritical  contention  July  17,  1940  crew  to  the  last  man came around  what  worried  no­vv  that  the  men  Editor,  ­The  Seafarers'  Log:  '  the  Maritime  Commission,  there'  thaL the  bill  is  being  introduced  and  thanked  us  arid  gave  us  &  are  wising  up  to  them  and  see  Shipping  on  deck and  below for  tvouldn't  have  been  alt  those  bilF  for  the  benefit;  of  the  seamen.  vote  of  confidence.  that  they  mean  therir­no  good  at  the  past  week  wks  good;  hot  Sb  infi­odueed  in  Congress.  AIM  can  Those  testifying  in  support  of  the  ail.  hot  in  the 'Steward's  Department.  say  is  this:  the  bonafide'seamen  bill  were:  You  know,  something  iike  that  *  X<  Xi  X!  •  Xt  X:  who  make  up  the  backbone" of  the  Frank  J.  Taylor,  representing  is  what  makes  it  a  pleasure  to  These  NMU  stooges  being  at  The  S.S.  Del  Alba  came  in  NMU  will  wake  up some  day  and  the  American  Merchant  Marine  represent  men  in  their'arguments.  tiieir  wit's'end  they  are  no  long­ needing'il  colo'red  Chtef  COok  and  say  that  the  S.I.U.  of  N.A.  has  Institute,  the  shipowners  asso­ Instead  of  just  considering'it  an  er'  able  to  conceal  what  dirty,  2rid  Cook,  but  we  werb  not  able  sitre  been  going  tin  t'own'fOr  the  ciation  on  the  East  Coast.  othe'r  job  to  be  done.  There  are  lowdown,  rotten ­  scuni  they  are,  to  replace  them.  Finally  liad  to  eieamen.  I  am  sure  that  the  ma  "Captain"  Peterson,  legislativo  many  men'  who  afe  only  too  such  as,  Frankie  Dean  has  had  ship  white  cooks  instead.  representative  of  th#  Pacific  jority  of  their  niembersliip  will  ready  to  criticize,  but  who  are  a  nice,  big,  ugly  stooge  approach  say:  "lliere  is  an  organi'/ation  Coast  Steamship  Owners  Associa­ mo8t>  hesitant  to  cobperate  with  the  men's  wives  while  down  on  The  S.  S.  Narcissus  took  six  which  is  controlled  by  the  mem­ tion.  their  representatives.  ­ the  dock  to  see  the  ship  off,  and  A.B.'s  today  for  standby  arid  is  bership  and  for  the  membership,  L.  H.  Callahan,  representing  *  •  »  inform.s' them  thai  if  their  huS^  figuring  on  taking  bri  a  full  deck  rind  that 'is  the  only  real'union  the  Maritime  Association  of  thfe  Port  of  New"  York,  a  shipowners'  The  S.S.  Beaurpgard,  nee  Yapa­ bands  don't  kick  in  and  go  down  de^a'rtmerit  b'ri  ' Monday. '  There  for  seamen."  organization.  '"  laga,  took  a crew  on  the 16th.  We  the  line  with  the  NMU  that  they  are  brily  ten  SUP  nieri  registered  Steady  as she  goes!  ,  H.  L.  Robinson,  Claim  Agent  had  very  little  difficulty  in  chew­ will  'ne  kicked  off  the  ship.  ('The  here,  so  after  Monday  the  hall  F.  Lauritano.  for  the  Collier  Owners'  A.ssocia­ ing  this  ship,  but  we  anticipate  girls  gave  hiin  the  horse  laugh.)  will  be  nearly  Cleared  of  SUP  ­  •   .  Xi  *  •   Xt  ..  tion,  a  shipowners'  association.  quite­  a  bit  of  trouble  with  tho  men.  '  '  '  '  .•  '»  x>  Insurance Actuary,  hired  by'the  next  one which  I  think  will  come  Another  childish  prank  of  shipowners  as "expert"  witness.  So  if  any  replacements  are  out  around  the  24th  or  25th.  ^  ship ' fereak  into  some  of  "  the  Professor  Blanchard  ("Impar­ needed," they  will  be  pretty"  hard  ship  broke  into  some  of  the  .  •  •  *  tiai")  ffom  the  Columbia  Univer­ to  get.  mOri's  lOckers  and  sfeal  the  SIU  Mobile,  Ala.  We  are  being  deluged  every  sity,  representing  himself!  Buck  Stephens!  Jttly 24,  1940  day  with  NMU  rriembers  who  pledge  bards:  Tfue "Gomm^  ­tac­ Father  Walsh  ("Impartial")  of  tics  100%.  There'll  be  ah  iron  come  yp  here  and  claim  that they  Lionel Murreir^sbe  Georgetown  University,  represent:  thing  in  the  paper  that  don't  cross  from  Moscow Tor  such  good  are  tired  of  the  COMMIE  dicta­ brbtfer,  i^iliie  MuVTeli,  to  irig  "tlie  public."  ­  '  stink.  '  torship  «of'4;hr­N Mil," and  'they  work.  * * * A.  O.  Morasson  ("Impartial"),  get  iii  touch  udth  him  im­ vvant  to  go  to  sea  with  a  real  Seamen's  Church  Institute  of  hOhest­to­Gbd 'Uriioh.  Of  course;  Jonesy  is  very  busy  now.  He's  Here's  the  best  one , of  all,  but  mediately on some very ur­ New  York,  representing  himself.  it  must  he  kept'  strictly  confideri:  way  back  in  his  hideout  cooking  gent­ business.  His  address  wi  can't  consider  them  all  be­ Dr.  J.  C.  Healey  ("Impartial"),  cduscL  some  of­those.  birds  would  rip  a  batch  of  goulash  for  the  tial.  It  has  been  wafted  to riie  is as follows:  '  Chaplain, Seamen's House,  YMCA,  that  Jones  is  none  btiief  tham  a  Pilot  to  "sweep  the  membership  rat  on  their' Mother:  Wteff,  thaPs  Lionel Mnrrell,  New  York  City,  representing  him­ aboU^  air  for "thli  week.  '  "  off  its feet"  with  the  progress he's  little  butterfly.  Ooh,  la.  la! j  I  skf.  •  must  look  him  up.  Coine  to  think  U.S.S. ]^dro,  made  liefe.  He's  even "coritemplat­.  )  • •   Fraternally  yours,  (Analysis of the. act is printed of  it,  he  does  ha^e  big  ears.  fug  putting  a  picture  of  *ah  SIU  Pensacola,  Florida  Rbbert 'A. * Matthews,  '  elseichere in this issue.) J. S.  White,  Q.  56.  pledge card  in. That'll  be  the only  Eng.  Patrolman,  Mobile.  Bim  7  f?  'y  MORE  ABOUT  —  PHIL^DEpPJlf^A  MIAMI  NEW  ORLEANS  ­  •  *  •*  *  N 0 TTG E  ­  ­J  ;  ^  ^  ­  ­ ,  '  .si  �THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  MORE  ABOUT  —  BALTIMORE !,-i -v i,  .  ...  •  J  • • • T.  • J.  1r  ­  r.  I  • I,  NEWS  and  VIEWS  Ten Ships Back - Fish Strike Ends ISlUV's New Low - Wake Up, AC A Men! Compensation Law  Deprives Seamen  Of  Benefits  •  g,J  Text of  Addendum to Agreement  Signed With Savannah Lines  The  basic  wages set  forth in  the agreement  between  the  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERIOA  and  the  OCEAN  STEAMSHIP  COMPANY OF SAVANNAH,  dated January 20th, 1939,  « and  l^iJ, amended February 2lBt,  1939 and  February 5th,  1940, shall  continue in full  force and effect, but  in addi­ tion thereto there shall  be paid to all unlicensed ratings  to which the agreement applies, a temporary emergency  war­time  increase  of  $7.50  per month.  The  regular  overtime  rate  of  pay  set  forth  in  the  agreement shall  continue in  full force  and  effect,  but in  addition  thereto  there  shall  be  a  temporary  emergency  war­time  increase  in  the  regular  overtime  rate  of  pay  of  ten  cents  (10c)  per  hour.  In event  any  ships should  sail  on a  foreign voyage  the  temporary  emergency  war­time  increase  shall  be  $10.00 per month and an increase of  ten cents  (10c)  per  hour  in  the  regular  overtime  rate  from  the  time  the  ship signs on until the  ship pays off.  The  above  temporary  emergency  war­time  increases  are to be effective from July 22nd, 1940 to January 31st,  1941,  inclusive.  OCEAN STEAMSHIP  COMPANY  OP SAVANNAH  (Signed)  E. R.  Richardson  PRESIDENT  AND  GENERAL  MANAGER  SEAFARERS  INTL.  UNION  OF  NO.  AMERICA  (Signed)  John Hawk  SECRETARY­TREASURER  (Continued from page 1) BALTIMORE,  Md.,  July  15,  Trawlers  have  gone  back  to  work  the  Compensation  Act.  1940.—Shipping  continues  aver­ after  a  two­month  strike.  The  We  were  successful  last  year  in  age  with  86  men  shipped  and  98  fishermen  won  out  with  wage  in  blocking  it.  Now  the  same  thing  registered  during  the  week.  Total  creases,  etc.  The  Seamen's  In  is  coming  up  again,  according  to  beach  registration  in all  three  de­ jury  Compensation  Act  has  been  the  wire,  before  the  Senate  on  partments  numbers  190.  The  sneaked  out  into  the  open  again  July  23.  So,  we  will  have  to  start  number  of  men  registered  in  this  by  the  shipowners'  lobby  down  the  old fight  over  again.  port at  present, although  high  en­ Washington  way  but  is  being  The  membership,  last  night",  ough  for  normal  turnover,  will  smacked  back  into  cover  by  SIU  went  on  record,  in  answer  to  this  bave  to  be  supplemented  greatly  SUP  representatives  who  have  new  threat  against  our  rights,  to  when  the  ships  from  the  tied­up  been  on  the  watch  for  it.  The  Instruct  the  Secretary  of  the  fleets  now  being  reconditioned  as  bill  uow  being  studied  by  a  Con  Union  to  proceed  to  Washington  fast  as possible,  start coming  out.  gressional  committee  which  re  D.  C.,  and fight  this  Bill  to  the  Announcement  that  the MC  in  ad­ quires  the  regiHlrHllon  of  all  In  limit.  V  fllflon  to  the  ten  ships  already  dividuals,  groups,  or  organiza­ For  a  period  of  many  years  being  reconditioned  in  various  tions  in  the  pay  of,  or  working  Congress,  through  the  earnest  shipyards,  intends  bringing  out  for,  foreign governments,  will  kill  representation  of  seafaring  organ  ten  more  in  the  near  future  the  Communist  Party  in  this  izations,  has  set  up  various  laws  means that  the Government  is go­ country,  but  it  probably  will  pop  for  the  protection  of  seamen.  Ipg  ahead  with  their  plan  to  put  right  up  again  under  another  Under  the  general  Maritime  all, 123  ships  of  the  tied­up fleet  name.  Communism  Isn't  so  much  Law now  In  effect, the  seamen are  an  evil  than  it  is the  symptom  of  entitled  to  what  is  known  as  b^k  In  service.  an  evil. The  average  human  being  maintenance  and  cure.  By  this  It  Ten More  Ships  CThe  latest'  ten  ships  are  the  seldom,  if  ever,  accepts  Commu­ is  meant  that  if  a  seaman  he­ BDENTON,  PACIFIC  OAK,  nism  willingly;  he  Is  usually  comes  ill  or  injured  in  the  serv­ SEATTLE SPIRIT, WEST CAMP­ starved  into  accepting  It.  You  ice  of  his  ship,  he  can  obtain  <JAW.  and  WEST  KEENE  laying  can't  kill  Communism  or  Nazism  medical  service  Including  hosplt^  Stt'the  James  River  and  the  EL­ by  passing  laws,  but  they  can  be  lization.  In  addition,  a  seaman  is  BENA,  POLYBIUS,  WEST  CRES­ destroyed  by  eliminating  the  entitled  to  riecover  maintenance  SET,  WEST  ELCASCO,  and  causes  that  produce  them:  unem­ while outside  of  the  hospital  until  WEST  MAXIMUS  laying  at  New  plojrment,  low  wages,  sweat  his  physical  condition  becomes  Orleans.  On  the  fact  of  it  the  shops,  hunger,  and  economic  op­ fixed.  Maintenance  while  outside  number  of  ships  being  put  back  pression.  One  sweat  shop,  even  if  of ttie  hospital  has  been  paid  at  Into  service  will  cause  an  acute  It  Is  owned by  a hundred  per cent  nothing  less  than  |2.00  per  day.  If  a  seaman  happens  to  be  on  shortage  of  skilled  seamen,  but  American  patriot.  Will  produce  Cracking  down  on  civil  liber­ scheduled  curtailment  of  services  more  communists  than  the  plead­ ship's  articles,  he  is  also  entitled  Seatrain  Beefs  Reports  ties  under  the  pretext  of  "de­ ings  of  a  dozen  Browders.  to  his  wages  until  the  end  of  the  in. some of  the  Coastal  and  Inter­ Saturday  Quitting  fenae"  measures,  Canadian  au­ voyage. These  are absolute  liabili­ Ooastal  Lines  early  in  the  Fall  New  Iiowj  thorities  have  arrested  J.  A.  NEW  YORK  ties  upon  the  vessel,  irrespective­ and  the  present  laying  up  of  a  For  a  new  low  In  cut­throat  ly  of  any  question  of  negligence.  "Pat"  Sullivan,  president  of  t"he  goodly  number  of  tankers  will  tactics  we  give  you  the attempts  Canadian  Seamen's  Union,  affili­ In  addition  to  this  if  the  sea­ Seatrain Beefs  probably  put  enough  men  on  the  of  the  NMU­ACA  clique to  under­ Patrolman  Ingenlath  reported  ated  to  the  SIU,  (A.  F.  of  L­).  beach;  to  keep  things  going.  sell  the  SlU­SUP­CTU  wage  man  is  Injured  due  to  negligence  several  complaints  bandied  on  Brother  Sullivan  was  picked  up  of  the  shipowner,  the  master  or  ESSO'has sent  the  CLARK,  TE3A­ scales  and  bonus  riders.  It's  a  the  Seatrain  ships,  the  New  York  in  his  hotel  room  and  held  under ^  GLE,  SEUBERT,  COBB,  matter  of  record  in  certain  In­ any  other  ofilcer  or  through  the  and  the  New  Jersey.  On  the  Section  21  of  the  Defense  of  Can­ BARNES,  A.  C.  BEDFORD,  stances  lately  that  the  CIO  out­ negligence  of  a fellow­worker,  he  New  York"  the  men  demanded  ada  Regulations.  entitled  tb  not  alone  mainte­ GLEm>OOL,  WELLER,  STEED,  fits  have  offered  to  man  ships  un­ fumigation  and  new  mattresses,  nance  and  cure,  but  also  t'o  a  and  PRATT  to  their  tied­up  an­ der  the  prevailing  scale  In  a  stu­ The  Regulations  which  the  company  has  promised  chorage  at  Solomons  Island.  pid  endeavour  to  undersell  the  claim  of  damage  by  reason  of  According  to  Election  21,  "the  to comply with.  On  the same  ship,  Ships  sales  to  foreign  govern­ bona fide  maritime  organizations.  negligent  conduct  of  the  vessel's  minister  of  justice,  if  satisfied  oilers  had  been  required  to  do  ments  has  slowed  down  consider­ Friend  shipowner,  however,  may  owner.  that"  with  a  view  to  preventing  a  sooging  and  painting.  This  beef  ably with only  three  reported  sold  be  dumb  but  not  that  dumb,  ex­ The  eiaim  of  damage  would  in­ particular  person  from  acting  In  or  transferred  in  the  past  two  perience  having  taught  him  that  clude  besides  maintenance  and  has  now  been  satisfactorily  sot­ a  manner  prejudicial  to  the  pub­ tied.  .^eeks.  it's  better  to  hire  skilled  men  in  cure  the  full  amount  of  wages  On  the  Seatrain  New  Jersey,  lic safety  It  is necessary  to  do  so,  i  i  Training Salesmen!  the  first  place,  even  if  it  does  lest,  payment  for  permanent  dis­ the  oiiers  have  been  given  sta­ may,  notwithstanding  anything  Mississippi's  DELORLEANS  cost  him  mdre  In  wages,  than  to  ability and  for  pain  and  suffering.  tions  t"oo  big  to  handle,  so  that  in  these  regulations,  make  an  or­ goeo on her  trials  down  the  river  have  his  ship  delayed  and  his  The  right  to  sue  for  damages  they  have had  to do  wiper's  work  der  .  .  .  directing  that  he  be  de­ tbffay.  Her  sister  ship,  the  DEL  service  dlisrupted  by  gang  put  was  granted  the  seamen  under  in  addition  to  their  own.  In  the  tained  in  such  place,  and  under  ARQENTINO  slides  down  the  aboard  solely  for  that­purpose.  the  Federal  Employees'  Liability  words  of  Brother  Armstrong,  such  conditions  as  the  minister  Act,  made  applicable  to  seamen  ways  at  the  Bethlehem  Yard  this  of  justice  may  from  time  to  time  Nf^Vbr  Leaxn  by  Section  33  of  the  ShIpping'Act  these  were  "stations  to  end  all  determine."  week. Maryland  Drydock Is  shunt­ stations."  At  this  writing,  the  tog  several  tled­up  old­timers  Although  the  representatives  of  of  1920.  beef  is still  in  the  process  of  set­ Just  "Detained"  iafway  from  the  yard  to  make  other  maritime  organizations  What  can  a  seaman  gain  by  a  tlement.  Consequently,  no  warrant  was  might  not  admit  this  to  their  compeusation  act that  he  has  not  ^oiimi  for  their  big  re­condition­ Issued  and  no  trial  contemplated.  1flg; ,dob  on  six  ships.  The  Key  membership  in  public,  most  of  now?  Nothing.  He'll  stand  to  lose  Saturday Quitting  • Highway  yard  is  reconditioning  them  admit  quite  freely  In  pri­ a  lot.  There  have  been  eeveral  In­ Sullivan  is  Just  to  be  "detained."  thl^bld  EDGEMONT  which  when  vate  that  the  gains  in  wages  and  Under  the  prevailing  Compen­ stances  here  of  men  hitting  the  His  crime?  He  "acted  In  a  man­ finished  will  be  sent  out  to  the  Improvements  In  working  condi­ sation  Act he  would  be  limited  to  dock  after  3  P.M.  on  Saturdays,  ner  prejudicial  to  the  public  Coast  as  an  MC  training  ship.  tions  they  have  obtained  for  recovery  of  compensation  only  when  the  shipping  hall  la  closed  safety" by  doing  his  duty  in  lead­ Bhe  will  be  named  the  AMER­ their  memberships  were  obtained  for  the  actual  time  that  a  polit­ and  unable  to  furnish  replace­ ing  the  recent  seamen's  strike  SAILOR  and  base  at  Port  by  trailing  along  behind  the SIU­ ically  appointed  compensation  ments  until  next  Monday.  Men  on the  Great  Lakes, voted for  by a  ^ueneme,  the  new  West  Coast  SUP.  There  is no  Instance  In  the  commissioner.  In  his  opinion,  acting  thus  Injure  relations  be­ big  majority  of  the  membership.  port  The  AMERICAN  SAILOR  whole field  of  maritime  organiza­ found  the  seaman  was  actually  tween  the  union  and  the company  He  participated,  defending  the  in­ is being  sent  to  the  Coast  at  the  tion  where  the  SIU­SUP  did  not  disabled.  toi  the  detriment  of  the  member­ terests of  the  deamen,  at  the fed­ eral  conciliation  board  hearings,  Under  the  present  compensa­ ship  as a  whole.  demand  of  West  Coast  college  crack  the  line first  and  get  bet­ boys  who  are  indignant  over  the  ter  conditions, ­before  any  other  tion  laws,  called  the  Longshore­ Two  men^  Edward  St. iNloholas  which  have  followed  the  govern­ men and  Harbor  Workers'  Act, all  fact  that  East  Coast  college  men  Union  had  even  reached first  (2517)  and  Anthony  Maokesy  ment's  breaking  of  the  strike.  a  man  can  recover  for  total  dis­ base.  can  take  a  cruise  on  the  AMER­ Kept Secret  16081)  were  caught  in  such  an  ability  is  $7,500.00;  that  is  the  action  on  July 6  and ordered  back  ICAN  SEAMAN  during  the  sum­ Should  Wake  Up f  According  to  the  Toledo  Union  mer  vacations,  while  if  they  want  Everyone  knows  this;  that  Is  maximum  "et  by  law.  Total  dis­ on  the  S.S.  MANUELA  by  the  Leader,  every  effort  was  made  to  a  little  sea  air  they  have  to  go  everyone  except  the  leadership  of  ability  means a  man  is  physically  patrolman  on  duty..  There  is  a  keep  the  arrest secret.  Had  Sulil­ passenger  on  some  ship  and  pay  the  ­ACA  (CIO  radio  operators),  unfit  to  do  any  kind  of  work  for  growing  sentiment  hero  to  make  van  iiol  beeu  able,  by  a  clever  for It.  We  don't  blame  them.  Why  who after riding along on  the  tail  the  rest  of  his  life.  How  long  can  men,  guilty  of  this  kind  of  of­ ruse,  to  convey  an  intimation  of  should  they  spend  their  own  mo­ of  the  SIU­SUP  rocket  for  the  a  man  who  is  a  physical  wreck  fense,  accountable  before  the  his fate,  to a friend,  he  would  juat  ney  for  a  cruise  when  they  can  past five  years  and  thus  getting  live  on  $7,500,007  It  is fair  to  as­ membership.  Ships  usually  stay  have  "disappeared."  ride  free  at  the  expense  of  the  better  than  a fifty  per  cent  In­ sume  that  after  a  period  of five  in  port for  several  days and  thers  taxpayers.  We  often  wonder  crease  In  wages  which  they  years  this  man  will  depend  on  is  no  reason  why  men  who  want  strike of  tbe  S.S. Algic, and  nego­ where all  the  MC "trainees"  go to  would  never  have  gotten  by  charity  In  order  to  live  the  rest  to quit  can't do  so in  time for the  tiations  were  left  In  the  hands  ®£  after  they've  been  "trained."  themselves  In  a  million  years;  of  hjs  life.  What  a  future  for  a  union  to  make  the  necessary  re­ John  Mogan  and  John  Manches­ We've  met  up  with  a  lot  of  sea­ now  turns  around  and  prints  a  man  who,  say  for  Instance,  was  placements.  ter,  Boston  and  Providence  men  during  the  past  year  or  so,  mess  of  scurrilous  lies  against  totally  disabled  at  the  age  of  2S.  Further Negotiations!  agents  respectively.  The  seaman  under  the  present  but the  only training  school  grad­ the  men  that  helped  them  out.  uate  we  ever  ran  Into  was  a  These  ACA  boys  should  remem­ system  has  a  right"  to  sue.  He  with  the  Savannah  Increase  In  young  fellow  selling candy  on  old  ber  that  the SUP  made  them, and  has a  right to  put  his  case  before  the  bag,  a  committee,  headed  byj  a  jury  and  records  will  show  In  Secretary­Treasurer  John  Hawk,  "Smokey  Joe,"  the  Love  Point  if  they  don't  pull  In  their  chins  cases  there  where  seamen  were  has  been  negotiating  amendments  ferry.  As a seaman  be  was a  good  a  little  bit,  the  SUP  can  break,  totally  disabled,  they  have  re­ to  the  agreement  with  the  New  candy, salesman.  WILLIAM 1.  SIOOESS  them.  ceived  amounts  three  and  four  England  Steamship  Company.  Died  In  the  Marine  Hospital  Fish Strike  Ends  Fraternally,  times as much  as Is  stipulated  by  Brother  Hawk  had  to  return  to  at  Baltimore,  Md.  [  .The  men  on  the  Boston,  Fish  W.  H.  Eikinsi.  the Compensation  Law.  New  York  In  connection  with  the  NEWS  FROM  Headquarters  I?:, Sft  Saturday, July  27, 1940  n  CANADA  SEAMEN'S  OFHCIAL  JAILED  In  Memoriam  • Jii'll;. I.'...  ^*1  ­>V  • *"*­= I  • V  V  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core 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NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY. JULY 27. 1945 No. 30 WEISBERGER TO I.LO. LONDON CONFERENCE; SPEAKS FOR ALL AMERICAN MERCHANT SEAMEN Morris Weisberg, SIU Vice-President, flew to London last week to represent American seamen at the annual meeting of the International Labor Organization, and the Joint Maritime Commission. Many issues of vital importance to seamen of all lands are to be considered by the conference,, and next week a final report on its work will be printed Following is a digest of the agenda to be considered, and a statement of SIU-SUP policy: This policy has in recent years position in the light of the end of found inspiring expression in our the war in Eimope and to restate affiliation with the International it in clear - and unmistakable Transportworkers' Federation and terms to our brother unionists our active participation in the abroad, as well as to the ship­ An International Conference work Of the Joint Maritime Com­ owners and government repre­ dedicated to the purpose of im­ mission of the International La­ sentatives in the I.L.O. There is little to add to the proving the seamen's lot is al­ bor Organization (I.L.O.) The ways assured of the support of views of the American Seamen opinion expressed in our previous the SUP and the SIU. The officers on such vital matters as improved report except to say that we, the and members of our organization wages and working conditions, seafarers of North America, con­ have repeatedly voiced their de­ government control, lack of social sider some arguments and pro­ termination to assist (he seafarer insurance, etc., have been pre­ posals presented at the confer­ of whatever nationality, race, sented on several occasions, not­ ence of the I.L.O. Joint Maritime color and creed in his struggle for ably at the meeting of the I.L.O. Commission as entirely out of line emancipation and to give him all Joint Maritime Commission in with the convictions and deeplyLondon early this year. A report cherished beliefs of the American the help he so justly deserves. was presented to the Union mem­ seamen. An effort to bring about bership and the American pub­ continuous employment at the lic in general after our return in cost of the freedom of seafaring January from that meeting in men seems to us contrary to the London. interests of the seafarers every­ It was decided at that confer­ where and a gross interference ence to convene a meeting of an with his and his fellow workers' I.L.O. sub-committee early in right to obtain the best possible July, 1945, in London, at which conditions for their labor. While it must be realized that the important issues of continu­ ous emplojTnent and entry, train­ the conditions of foreign seamen ing and promotion were going to differ considerably from the con­ be discussed in preparation of ditions we enjoy, we continue to another full-fledged conference maintain that the main and prin­ The Seafarers Log is now late in October. It is therefore cipal task of "the seafaring men receivihg extensive distribu­ necessary to analyze anew our (Continued on Page 4) tion aboard SIU contracted CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT AND ENTRY. TRAINING AND PROMOTION Rank And File Delegate Gets The Old Heave-Ho By NMV Convention If anyone still doubted that the communist leadership of the NMU had effectively stifled all rank and file democracy in that "union," the recently concluded NMU convention should have an­ swered all questions on that score. Never was a convention more autocratically run, never was less freedom of speech and action given to duly elected rep­ resentatives of the membership. Robert Coleman, NMU book 622, engine, one of the founding rank and filers, found this out when acting on the instructions ROBERT C. COLEMAN of his shipmates he voted against some of the resolutions and con­ them all. They knew him as a stitutional changes that the NMU sincere, honest seaman who piecards were trying to railroad would follow to the letter any in­ structions the crew might give through. Vilified from the chair and the him as to how to vote on pending floor by Curran and his stooges, legislation. , Because the rank and filers are without being given a chance to at sea practically all the time, reply, Coleman was fo r c e d to throw his book in when he real­ they have lost intimate contact ized that his championing of de­ with the NMU, but of late ru­ mocracy had made him a marked mors had been percolating down about some of the resolutions and man in the NMU. Because his shipmates trusted proposed constitutional changes. him and his ability to handle These were designed, the story union affairs, Robert Coleman went, to insure the continued was elected as the convention communist control of the NMU, delegate from the NMU ship, SS in the face of mounting rank and Colby Victory of the U. S. Lines. file unrest arising from their pol­ They knew him as an original icy of collaborating with the ship­ member of the union, holding one owners. of the lowest book numbers of (Continued on Page J) • New Log Feature "Weekly Review" ships and in foreign ports. It LABOR MINISTERS AT ILO SESSION serves, in many instances, as I the only link the men have with home for months on end. • V'S 1 To supply our members abroad with news from home, the Log will devote a full page each issue to a weekly round up of war and sports news. This issue, and all that follow will be mailed in quantity to all STU ships. Members should pass the LOG ashore in all foreign ports after readreading it. The Editors hope the "Re­ view" page will fill a need aboard SIU ship abroad. Turn now to page eleven and read this new feature. Attending the 95th meeting of Intl. Labor Organization gov­ erning body in Quebec are. 1. to r.t Chairman Carter Goodrich; Canadian Minister of Labor Humphrey Mitchell and ex-Sec. of Labor Frances Perkins. ILO representatives unanimously agreed to work with the Unit^ Nations Organization and invite.d the USSR to send observers to their Paris conference. 'f'-- -.;.v - �THE SEAFARERS Page Two Friday. July 27. 1945 LOG ''Peace, Brother*' SEAFARERS LOG Tubiished Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiluftid with the Atnericiin tedetdikrn of Labor At 51 Bfeaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnovCT 2-2784 i t » 2. HARRY LUNDEBERG ------ President (01 Market Street, S«a Fraodsco, Calif. J6HN HAWR - i- -- -- - Sety-Treas. F. O. B&* 2S, Statiofi F., Nttr Vdrk City MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Wdshingt&n Rep. 424 Jth Street, N. WasUi^tOH, D. Ct Entered as sedond class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office m New York, N. Y., under the Act of Augu^ 24, 1912. FORE *n AFT By BUNKER When a call came into the New YOTk hall the other day for a coal burning fireman. Brother Johnny Bryan was the only ta­ ker. The ship turned out to be an old rust bucket with the queerest contraption for an en­ gine that Johnny has seen in many years of going to sea. He says it is a combination dieselturbihe-quad. Sounds like some­ thing by Rube Goldberg. tit, This ihcident shows how hard it is these days to find coal burn­ ing firemen. It's no job a man would pick when he can go on ah oil burner and feed the fires by turning ^ valve. Several coal burners that used to ije crewed by the-SIU were lost in the early part of the war. Anyorfe who has struggled with a banjo trying-to keep up a full head of steam in a North Atlantic gale, with coal that sticks to the grates and & heavy slice bar that lifts like a ton of lead, won't mark •their passing with many tears or .weeping. Nor will the coal passefs, who had to westle a wheel bcirrow from the tsuftkers to the chutes in a rough sea. Rank And File Delegate Gets Old Heave-He (Continued from Page 1) The crew recognizing that the rumors might be founded on fact, instructed Coleman to op­ pose any move that would enable shcfreside communists to move in­ to their union as a solid bloc. As was expected, the move was made. The CP leadership rec­ ommended to do away with the period of probation so that men who had just joined—and, more important, those who would be given books in the future by the leadership—would be allowed to vote for officers and make policy from the day they signed card's. Acting on his instructions, Cole­ man arose to present the attitude of the men he spoke for. "The crew I represent," he told Curran and the other officials, "has in­ structed me to vote against any­ thing of this sort; anything which will allow pieople who are not even teamen to step in and take over Our union. If this is adopt­ ed, the control of the union will pass forever from the hands of the rank and file seamen into the i i 4> One of the mysteries of the sea hands of these shoreside people during this war was the disap­ who are here aU the time." pearance of the little William Coleman was declared out of Salmon, 1500 ton laker that used to be on the sulphur rtm but of Texas. When abbttt a day's run They say that when the torpedo out of port she was lost and never hit her in the North Atlantic on heard from again. The WSA just May 21,1042, the tin fish went announced, however, that this right through one of her ruSty little ship was sunk in the Car- sides and out the other. ribbean May 18, 1942. XXX The Frances Salmon, belonging Every time you go up tot raise to the same outfit, was sunk on January 20, 1942 in the North At­ of grade or teplacement of psflbers now, the Coast Guard puts you lantic. through a screenihg proijiss which X % involves your life history from Speaking of lakers, .do any of the time ^ou wOre three cornered you fellows remember the old pants. Most of the time, the boys Suwied? She had her deck house say, they already know more smashed to pieces one trip when about you than you can tell them. the bosun's gang got careless and One SIU brother found this in­ dropped one of the after booms. terrogation so personal and be­ This laker was torpedoed in the came so engrossed in it that he Caribbean in June of 1942. forgot where he was and, upon XXX leaving, said to the lieutenant Still another laker that went to commander in charge, "Thank the 'bottom was the Plow City, i you Mr. Anthony." or-der and silenced by the Curran [and his shipmates' views. would help him to get the story machine. He also opposed, be­ When Curran saw that he could of what had happened to their cause of his. instructions, the CP not swing Coleman into his plans and suggestions to his for­ proposed policy of paying dues Camp, he decided to give him a mer shipmates. Because they are six months in advance. good going over. As soon as,, the scattered all over the waterfronts "I oppose this," he said, "be­ convention reconvened, Curran of many ports, he asked our help cause it is nothing more than a took the microphone and an­ in carrying to them this story of checkoff system in a streamlined nounced that there was a dis­ misleadership, which is ruining form. If carried, it means a loss rupter present who had an idea what was once a r.jlitant union, of representation by the rank and that the convention wasn't demo­ Coleman is not slamming his file. I feel that the system is cer­ cratically run, Then the CP ma­ former union, but condemns the chine went to work and launched tainly not democratic." communist leadership. Like all The same thing happened a vicious attack on Coleman who good union men he likes his again: he was declared out of or­ had no chance to defend himself union—but he now realizes that der without a chance to fully ex­ or explain his viewpoints. under the commie leadership plain his position to the rest of Curran then wound up by in­ there is none of the rank and file the delegates. viting Coleman to throw his book control that all democratically During the dinner hour Joe in, if he didn't like the way run Unions must have. He wants Curran and James Drury came to things were being- run. Realizing the word passed to the member­ Coleman and "explained" to him that he was now a marked man ship, so that they might do some­ that hfs ideas were not "demo­ and that he could not get a dem­ thing before it is altogether too cratic." Coleman answered that ocratic chance to defend himself, late. that was a matter of opinion and Coleman took the offer and left This the SIU will do, not only the least that Curran could do the convention. to the former crew of the Colby was to give him the opportunity Robert Coleman came to the Victory, but to all NMU men of taking the floor to express his Seafarers hall, to see if the SIU wherever they may be. "" ^ COLEMAN'S CONVENTION CREDENTIAL imTioimL mneiriiiK umoo Of floifnicii' CIO July 2 -1945 >- that —= -Book.Kc622JA. was duly elected a delegate to represent (Port or VcssenSjg CQLflT llO.tOy at the Fifth Consdtutional Coovention of the National Maritime Union of ./\merica, which is being held at NMU Headquarters, 346 West 17th Street, New York City, commencing with July 2nd, 1945 at 10 AJif. Given undet out hand and seal this JxOy •Jay o/_ J945 ORIGINAL National Office. •NATIONAL MARITIME UNION FBHDnjAND c SMUH, Sicfelary �Friday' July 27, 1945 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three SIU Man in Battle Of Bataan After several months at Camp When brother Richard Lewis O'Dennell, the group was taken left New York in January, 1941, to Cabanatuan prison, about 80 on the City of Alma, a Waterman miles from Manila. Despite con­ ship bound for Santos, he never stant sickness, Lewis and others thought that the voyage would were forced to drag plows and eventually take him to Shanghai, work in the fields, all the time Manila, and the infamous death ill-fed and frequently beaten for march of Bataan. But the sequence of unforseen "discipline." events did that to this SIU sea­ At Fort McKinley, their next man and, recently arrived back place of internment, the prison­ in the States, he told a thrilling By PAUL HALL ers survived on two meals a day, story of his experiences in the in­ each meal being a cup of watered THE ISTHMIAN DRIVE tervening four years. rice. Occasional meat was ob­ The Isthmian organizing drive of the Seafarers has now been From Santos Brother Lewis tained by catching luckless dogs In effect for approximately three months. Many of our members are continued on to Trinidad, then and cats. doing good work in this drive and with their continued help, and the through the canal to Honolulu Last stop for Lewis and his support of the membership, this drive will culminate in a victory and from there to China, where companions was famous Bilibid for the Seafarers. Inasmuch as some of our members are not fa­ he paid off sick in Shanghai. Af­ prison, where, in conditions of miliar with this drive, let us review it for their benefit. ter hospitalization, Lewis caught the utmost filth, the group was the Rupa, another Waterman rescued on February 4th, 1945, by RICHARD LEWIS Isthmian is the largest imorganized steamship company in this ship, back to Manila, arriving troops of the 37th Division. At country, operating some 90 freight vessels, ranging all the way from there just before the Japs bomb­ men in a space hardly large the moment of liberation the Japs C-4 ships down to rust-buckets. The NMU attempted to organize ed the city. enough for four. Every morning, started to shell the prison but, ac­ . this company once before with their efforts reaching a peak In 1943 When it became impossible to says Lewis, one of the bed's oc­ cording to Lewis, the prisoners when, after considerable hard work within this company, the NMU leave Manila, Lewis offered his found that they did not possess enough strength to petition for an services to the army, along with cupants would be dead from didn't mind this a bit after what they had been through and shook election. The NMU blamed the lack of their strength in this com­ a number of other merchant sea­ weakness and starvation. Weakness did not, however, their fists derisively at the Jap pany to the rapid turnover of. Isthmian crews. This, however, was men and was put to work moving save them from heavy work. guns. not true. supplies from Manila to Corrig- Most of the time they spent dig­ After a thorough physical The failure of the NMU to make any sizeable gains with the idor. He was on the rock during ging graves for their comrades, check-up and a rest, with plenty isthmian seamen was simply the fact that the Isthmian men did not some Of the heaviest ^T-^-bomb- many of whom the Japs buried of food, the survivors were flown ing raids, then went to Bataan, before life was completely ex­ go for the phony policies and programs advanced by the NMU. to Leyte and then sent by luxury where he was serving when sur­ tinct. liner to Frisco. The SIU did not participate in that drive due to the fact that render came on April 9th, 1942. Now back in Cleveland and Brother Lewis himself was pro­ we had other problems which took most of our effort. Now, however, Lewis and several other mer­ working on the Lakes, Lewis was nounced dead from malaria and we have nothing to hinder us in this effort. The Seafarers, for the chant seamen, whose names he emphatic about one thing. He was lined up for burial, but man­ first time, is meeting its opposition in a head-on struggle, a struggle doesn't remember, were put in a said, "You can be sine I'm no aged to crawl away before the in which the largest steamship company in this country is the stake. stockade with Philippine civil­ Today wt find many Isthmian men expressing a preference for our ians and troops for about a week, burial squad did its gruesome hero. The heroes are dead. They are still on Bataan." union. after which they were started on work. the infamous Death March of On the other hand, we find many NMU men as well as paid or­ Bataan. ganizers in this country's ships working against us as hard as pos­ His memories of this experi­ sible. While we know that the thinking seamen in Isthmian will ence include the sight of hun­ never go for the propaganda put out by the NMU, it is weU that we dreds of Philippino women being realize that these people and their opposition are to be taken seri­ raped by Jap soldiers running ously. We cannot blind ourselves to the fact that even while NMU amock, of soldiers and civilians organizers are unable to do much with these crews, they neverthe­ shot as they tried to get water, less spread rumors and lies in an attempt to villify the name of the of men abandoned by the road to SIU. It is interesting to note as well that this NMU outfit, as large die or be bayoneted by the Jap as it is, is so bankrupt in principle that they re.^.ort to mud slinging guards as the procession trudged Relations between the Com­ headquarters of the Chamber of for the lack of a good and honest trade union p'olicy. For instance, along. The only food during the munists and Swedish labor are Labor and to the City Hall to pro­ when Isthmian men are told of the better SIU contracts in this field, seven days of the march was exceedingly strained because of test the present plight of the the NMU'ers try to pass it off because they would have the Isthmian what furtive Philippines man­ the Finnish Communist's plea workers affected by the closing men believe that the reason we have superior contracts (and they aged to pass to them along the that striking Swedish metal down of factories. Similar dem­ do admit it) is that we are "shipowners' stooges." workers go back to work. The onstrations are reported from route. Finns want Swedish factories to most important north Italian Jap guards, he said, taunted EVERY MAN'S FIGHT deliver ball bearings and mach­ towns. them and boasted of inevitable Even unorganized seamen such as Isthmian men recognize this inery to Finland so that the Finns In Milan, American tanks were for what it is—a lie—^for every one knows that shipowners do not American defeat. in turn may meet reparations used to break up these demon­ Their first food after the Death give seamen conditions and good union contracts to make stooges of strations and the N. Y. Timei obligations to Russia. March was a filthy meal of mag­ them, but only because they are forced to do so. It is well that The daughter of the Finnish correspondent in reporting the goty rice, their quarters were these people are basing their campaign on false propoganda of this Communist leader. Otto Kuusin- fact also notes that at least one sort for ir. is more revealing than anything else as to their own lack bamboo beds which housed ten en, came to Sweden especially to high officer of the Allied Military of conditions and tuiionism. plead with the Swfedish Metal Government privately expressed Workers Union, and the Swedish strong disapproval of this use of In spite of these favorable points, however, this campaign must Communists backed her request, tanks against striking workers. be taken seriously by all SIU members. We must take this task for but this pressure had no result. the tremendous job that it is. Our opposition has already done so Only 20% of Milan Province's and has named the CIO's No. 1 Hatchet Man, Harry Bridges, to lead & 450,000 industrial workers are V7ASHINGTON, July 4—Cur­ their campaign into Isthmian as weU as to attempt to sabotage the tailment of shipping through What was in pre-Nazi days the now employed full time, largely SIU. We must be on our guard in this drive and we must continu­ ports in the Galveston-Houston, nerve center of the largest Ger­ because of la'ck of fuel. While the ally fight for the education of Isthmian seamen in the Seafarer's way Tex., area will be necessary, a man consumers' cooperative as­ employed workers asked for of doing business. We have to carry this fight into every Isthmian War Shipping Administration sociation — the wholesale pur­ raises to meet the increase cost of ship and to every Isthmian man that we can possible reach. It is spokesman said today, unless rail­ chasing agency of German con­ living, the unemployed and partour common duty to engage in this fight. Our strength in the com­ roads serving the docks operate sumers' cooperatives — has been time workers asked for the im­ pany at this date is comparatively small considering the amount of on a seven-day schedule. restored in Hamburg. The old plementation of a previous agree­ work which remains to be done. The only manner in which we Declaring that the Office of directors of this 50-year-old Ger­ ment between the major employ­ can accomplish the rest of this task is to make it every man's fight. Defense Transportation has been man cooperative, which was ers' and employees' groups which This company is the battle grounds on an organizational basis be­ asked to amend railroad regula­ closely linked with the German provided for the emergency pay tween honest trade labor unionism and Communist Party "union­ tions so as to effect a full-work free trade union movement, have of three-quarters of normal wages during the lay-off period. ism." It is our job to show these unorganized men the benefits of week, the WSA official said that been reinstated. the first and the detriments of the latter. One of the things, too, that longshoremen now find themsel­ X % X X % % we have found very good for the education of these men is to show ves idle on Saturday afternoons On July 4, all the workers of Despite the fact that the Ship­ them SIU contracts. Many of our members, because of sailing under because cargo is not being moved the north Italian industrial cen­ owners Association has informed these contracts continually, often fail to appreciate them. Never­ onto and away from the water­ ter of Turin went on strike and striking Rottendam dock work­ theless, they are without an equal in the entire industry and well do front on week-ends. paraded in the streets carrying ers that increased wages amount­ the unorganized seamen appreciate it when they are shown the facts. The WSA feels thete is no use posters with slogans such as "We ing to 25% above the rates of Each time you ship, take along a few extra copies of various having ships tied up in ports be­ want bread;" "We want facts not last May would be paid, the strike contracts and when you see men off Isthmian ships, give them a copy cause they cannot be loaded and words;" and "There can be no of Rottendam dock workers still plans to reduce the number going reconstruction without purge of continues. The striking dockers and discuss the agreements with them. into Texas ports, he said, adding all fascists." After parading in state that what they really de­ Tell them how they, too, can sail under these conditions. Our that the matter could be settled the city, the demonstrators went mand are not so much higher nominal wages as better living success in this entire drive depends upon each man playing a part— only by the ODT. to the Chamber of Labor. 80, let's ORGANIZE ISTHMIAN—and let every SIU man be ah Defense Transportation officials The same day, a vthousand conditions and increased rations. organizer; said the matter was being studied. workers in Genoa marched to the (LABOR PRESS ASSOCIATES) WSA Fears Texas Shipping Drop - \ �THE Page Four SEAFARERS Friday. July 27. 1945 LOG Ship Casualties In The Atlantic During the sub war in the Atlantic 1,554 U. S. merchant ships were lost. Hundreds were SIU ships, and thousands of SIU men gave their lives. Thousands more now face equally dangerous waters in the Pacific. Last week the Log published the ships lost between July 5,1942 and Sept 20,1943. This week we printed the rest of the ships lost, up to and including May 5, 1945. Date Name of Venel Dale AIM Sept. 21—CORNELIA P. SPENCER Red Sea and Indian Ocean Sept. 21—WILLIAM W. GERHARD Mediterranean-Black Sea Sept. 22—^RICHARD OLNEY..Mediterranean-Black Sea Sept. 23—STEEL VOYAGER Northwest Atlantic Sept. 24—ELIAS HOWE Red Sea and Indian Ocean Oct. 1—METAPAN Mediterranean-Black Sea Oct. 9—YORKMAR Northeast Atlantic Oct. 11-^OHN H. COUCH Pacific Mediterranean-Black Sea Oct. 15—JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Oct. 19—DELISLE Nort.*west Atlantic Oct. 21—TIVIVES Mediterranean-Black Sea Nov. 6—SANTA ELENA Mediterranean-Black Sea Nov. 11—CAPE SAN JUAN Pacific Nov. 23—ELIZABETH KELLOGG Caribbean Nov. 24—MELVILLE E. STONE Caribbean Dec. 2—JOHN BASCOM Mediterranean-Black Sea Dec. 2-^OHN HARVEY Mediterranean-Black Sea Dec. 2-^OHN L. MOTLEY....Mediterranean-Black Sea Dec. 2—JOSEPH WHEELEIl..Mediterranean-Black Sea Dec. 2—SAMUEL J. TILDEN Mediterranean-Black Sea Dec. 3—TOUCHET Gulf of Mexico Dec. 16—MCDOWELL Caribbean Dec. 26—JOSE NAVARRO Caribbean 1944 Jan. —SUMNER I. KIMBALL Northwest Atlantic Jan. 2—ALBERT GALLATIN Red Sea and Indian Ocean Jan. 6—WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS Mediterranean-Black Sea Jan. 10—^DANIEL WEBSTER..Mediterranean-Black Sea Jan. 25—ANDREW G. CURTIN Northeast Atlantic Jan. 25"—PENELOPE BARKER ..Northeast Atlantic Jan. 25—^WALTER CAMP....Red Sea and Indian Ocean Jan. 29—SAMUEL HUNTINGTON Mediterranean-Black Sea Feb. 1—^EDWARD BATES....Mediterranean-Black Sea Feb. 15—^ELIHU YALE Mediterranean-Black Sea Feb. 22—GEORGE CLEEVE..Mediterranean-Black Sea Feb. 22—PETER SKENE OGDEN Mediterranean-Black Sea Feb. 23—^E. G. SEUBERT Red Sea and Indian Ocean Mar. 4—^WILLIAM S. THAYER Northeast Atlantic Mar. 6—DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH Mediterranean-Black Sea Song Of The Merchant Marine By ALEX H. G. ANDERSON Out of this wax have come countless stories Of Heroes and battles, and their many glories But few people know of the efforts supreme. Made by the United States Merchant Marine. There are few songs for these brave fearless men Nor to the ships which are manned by them; Yet these men, in oil and salt stained dungarees Are sweating and dying to conquer the seas. Their ships carry food, guns and munitions; To get it across is their sole ambition. They know they must get it there at any cost. For their cargo may mean a battle, won or lost. They don't" know the thrill of a cheering throng— Just the lonely wail of a seagull's song; The hum of the engines—that is their theme, A safe voyage home—that is their dream. May God give them strength as they face the spray. Keep a star in the sky to guide their way; Let us all rise and show our esteem. Give a hearty cheer to the Merchant Marine. Mar. 9—CLARK MILLS Mediterranean-Black Sea Mar. 10—WILLIAM B. WOODS Mediterranena-Black Sea Mar. 12—^VIRGINIA DARE....Mediterranean-Black Sea Mar. 13—H. D. COLLIER ....Red Sea and Indian Ocean Mar. 17—MAIDEN CREEK Mediterranean-Black Sea Mar. 17—SEAKAY Northeast Atlantic Mar. 19—JOHN A. POOR ....Red Sea and Indian Ocean Mar. 29—RICHARD HOVEY..Red Sea and Indian Ocean Apr. 16—MEYER LONDON....Mediterranean-Black Sea Apr. 16—PAN PENNSYLVANIA ....Northwest Atlantic Apr. 16—THOMAS G. MASARYK Mediterranean-Black Sea Apr. 17—JAMES GUTHRIE....Mediterranean-Black Sea Apr. 20—PAUL HAMILTON..Mediterranean-Black Sea June 10—CHARLES MORGAN Northeast Atlantic June 28—CHARLES W. ELIOT Northeast Atlantic June 29—^H. G. BLASDELL Northeast Atlantic June 29—JAMES A. FARREL Northeast Atlantic June 29—JOHN A. TREUTIEN Northeast Atlantic July —EXMOUTH Undetermined Naihe of Vessel Area July 2—JEAN ICOLET Red Sea and Indian Ocean July 6—ESSO HARRISBURG Caribbean July 24—WILLIAM GASTON South Atlantic July 28—ROBIN GOODFETJ.OW South Atlantic Aug. 7—WILLIAM L. MARCY Northeast Atlantic Aug. 8—EZRA WESTON Northeast Atlantic Aug. 28—JOHN BARRY Red Sea and Indian Ocean Aug. 30—JACKSONVILLE Northeast Atlantic Sept. 29—EDWARD H. CROCKETT..Northeast Atlantic Oct. 29—JOHN A. JOHNSON Pacific Nov. 2—FORT LEE Red Sea and Indian Ocean Nov. 12—LEE S. OVERMAN Northeast Atlantic Nov. 23—GUS W. DARNELL Pacific Nov. 23—WILLIAM D. BURNHAM..Northeast Atlantic Dec. 3—FRANCIS ASBURY Northeast Atlantic Dec. 5—ANTOINE SAUGRAIN Pacific Dec. 10—DAN BEARD Northeast Atlantic Dec. 10—WILLIAM S. LADD Pacific Dec. 18—STEEL TRAVELER Northeast Atlantic Dec. 25—ROBERT J. WALKER Pacific Dec. 28—HOBART BAKER Pacific Dec. 28-^TAMES H. BREASTED Pacific Dec. 28—JOHN BURKE Pacific Dec. 29—.ARTHUR SEWALL Northeast Atlantic Dec. 29—BLACK HAWK Northeast Atlantic 1945 Jan. 4—LEWIS L. DYCHE Pacific Jan. 9—JONAS LIE Northeast Atlantic Jan. 14—MARTIN VAN BUREN. Northwest Atlantic Feb. 6—HENRY B. PLANT Northeast Atlantic Feb. 6—PETER SILVESTER Red Sea and Indian Ocean Feb. 14—HORACE GRAY Northeast Atlantic Feb. 17—THOMAS SCOTT Northeast Atlantic Mar. 20—HORACE BUSHNELL Northeast Atlantic Mar. 27.—JAMES EAGAN LAYNE....Northeast Atlantic Mar. 21—JOHN R. PARK Northeast Atlantic Feb. 23—HENRY BACON Northeast Atlantic Mar. 23—CHARLES D. McIVER Northeast Atlantic Feb. 26—NASHABA Northeast Atlantic Mar. 28-OKLAHOMA Caribbean Mar. 1—ROBERT L. VANN Northeast Atlantic Mar. 20—THOMAS DONALDSON ....Northeast Atlantic Apr. 6—HOBBS VICTORY Pacific Apr. 6—LOGAN VICTORY Pacific Apr. 18—CYRUS H. McCORMICK....Northeast Atlantic Apr. 18—SWIFTSCOUT Northwest Atlantic Apr. 27—CANADA VICTORY ^...Pacific May 5—BLACK POINT Northwest Atlantic WEISBERGER REPRESENTS U. S. SEAMEN IN LONDON (Contintud from Page 1) everjrwhere is to build up inde­ pendent and powerful organiza­ tions of their own. Only thus can we have unions which will be re­ garded as worthy and equal part­ ners, and respected as such by the shipowners and governments. Never can we accept the new­ fangled notion that the seamen's salvation and future progress can be assured by government and that it is the task of the state to assume functions and powers which solely belong to the naritime industry and its employees botmd together in union of their own free will and choice. To do so win invite the very conditions which we have been fighting these last few years in foreign lands with great loss of blood, money and sacrifices. It is for the inalienable rights to be free and to follow our own choice, unham­ pered by governmental regimen­ tation and interference, that so many of our citizens have given their lives on land and at sea. However, for the sake of the record and as renewed proof of our desire to be of constructive help in the struggle of our fellow seamen abroad for emancipation and improvement of their condi­ tion I should like to call attention to a general statement of poUcy presented by the SIU to the re­ cent I.L.O. meeting in London. This program, drawn up by Presi­ dent Harry Lundeberg and af­ firmed and supported by the membership, stated the position wita regard to continuous em­ ployment and the proposals of the International Seafarers Char­ ter in this respect as follows: "Certain proposals have been made which we vigorously dis­ agree with and which we will not, under any circumstances, adhere to. "You propose that each coun­ try set up a manpower pool in the appropriate ports. Out of this pool, the men would then receive employment. These pools" will be in joint control of the government, operators, and the union. You proposed cer­ tain regulations In these pools which in our opinion would take away certain privileges of the seamen's freedom. "As for the pools themselves, we believe that the question of employment for seamen must be handled through the union hiring offices, completely con­ trolled by the unions. We feel that the seamen, and only the seamen, have the. right to de­ termine how this labor should be sold. "On the Pacific Coast, the seaman have for the past ten years operated and run their own hiring halls, where men have shipped out in rotation system, i.e., the man who is longest ashore, gets the first job. It is run by elected offi­ cials, who are responsible di­ rectly to the membership, and we have found out that this is the only method and system which is fair; and the men will not, under any circumstances, scrap that for any government controlled or any other form of hiring halls. "As a matter of fact, the Pa­ cific Coast seamen had the same t3T)e of system during the years 1912 to 192L and operated suc­ cessfully. These were the years when the unions were strong­ est and where the conditions of the men who sailed the ships improved most. "We further cannot, as union men, allow a pool to determine who should be able to go to sea and who should not. This is certainly only the right of the union and the men in the union, and we do not care to leave this vital issue in the hands of outsiders; so we must emphatically go on record to be opposed to this type of em­ ployment for seamen". Now that the European phase of the war is over and the re­ maining burden of the war in the Pacific will have to be borne mainly by the American seamen, it is necessary to underline and amplify the previous position. Re­ cent developments in our own country and growing efforts to undermine the position and gains of the American seafarers should make it evident to every clearthinking person that the trend foward government regulation and regimentation must be regis­ tered at all cost. It appears from a study of the I.L.O. papers prepared in ad­ vance of the July meeting in Lon­ don that some groups are appar­ ently prepared to go along with proposals leading in that directino. A proposal of continuous employment or whatever it might be called, does not lend itself in our opinion to the protection of the seamen's right, gains .and privileges. On the contrary, it prepares the ground for national and international regimentation which must react severely against the long-range interests of the seamen themselves. If there ever was a time to cry stop and to re­ affirm the policy which has made the SIU great and accustomed to hard struggles, it is now. A great many arguments may be advanced in support of our contention that continuous em­ ployment is a double-edged sword, endangering the rights of the seafarers and interfering with their freedom; Suffice it is to say that a peace-time pool scheme, nationally or internationally, is indefensible and unjustified. Reg(Continued on Page JO) '5 �Friday. July 27. 1945 I HE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Vinson Supports AFL Novo To Relax Wage Freeze New ' V/ASHINGTON, D. C. — An­ nouncing that wage controls will be relaxed to make up for loss of wartime pay advantages. War Mobilization Director Vinson dis­ QUESTION: Do you think it would be a closed reconversion plans calling good idea for the SIU to operate its own upBy "FHENCHY" MICHELET for positive government action to grad;'iig school? A few days more will find the ture of the organization explain­ "prevent depression from com­ good ship Del Rio lying in the ed to them in detail. The only ing to us as the guest of peace." WILLARD MULLING, AB —I stream off the Venezulian port of beef aboard has been settled to High wages, lower taxes, un­ think this would be e very good Miracabo. When this looked-for the crew's satisfaction. It entail­ employment compensation and event occurs we will naturally be ed a little misunderstanding on idea. These new ships require good men on deck because they so very busy visiting museums the mate's part as to what con­ public works form the backbone have plenty of gear which has to and historical shrines and care­ stitutes voyage stores. The mate of the program in which Mr. Vin­ be maintained and repaired. A fully avoiding cat houses and gin contended that the Stewards' son outlined a heavy role for gov­ lot of fellows think after they get mills that we may not find the stores taken aboard in Philly be­ ernment rather than a policy of out of school and carry seamen's time to do a rank and filer's duty fore we shifted to New York to letting things go" as necessary to assure smooth national transi­ were daily stores. papers in their hip pocket that of occasionally scribbling some­ load • tion to a peacetime life. they are sailors. They have only thing for our swell Log. so We're The departmental delegates got going to do our bit now. started. An up-grading school Mr. Vinson, making public his together with the ship's delegate run by the union would give t it and threshed the matter out thor­ quarterly report to Congress and training to the men while they There's a number of oldtimers oughly. The ship's delegate then the President, stated "we must be are on the beach waiting to ship aboard—Buck Newman, Johnny got together with the mate and prepared to compensate for se­ out. It could be held in the hall Glass, Frank Polander, Frank Pe- that worthy was shown the light. vere declines in take-home pay." and in that way a man would not tronne, Dominick Vaszquez and This was a creditable piece of He explained in a news confer­ lose his place on the shipping Jake Martin. Jake is an expert work on the part of the ship's ence he meant increases in wage list. butcher, but he had the misfor­ delegate (Buck Newman), for the rates above Little Steel formula tune to sail with Shuler in his mate has a head as hard as one limits. (Jake's) formative years and we of Shuler's biscuits. Making clear the official gov­ are consequently obliged to unt J, t ernment position on substandard JOHN DOTY. 2nd Cook and teach him everything that old Have a toast for those lighter pay issues, Mr. Vinson asked Baker: Anything that brings the "Hungry" taught him. It was moments: Congress to raise the statutory trainee close to the sea and actual Shuler who showed Jake how to minimum wage from 40 cents to "Here's to the light that lies sea life is a good method of train­ get enough slices out of a ten at least 50 cents an hour, with In woman's eyes. ing for the merchant marine. The pound ham to pave the whole of provision for further permissive And lies and lies and lies." best kind of an up-grading school the fore deck. increase to a higher level by the it it it for the merchant marine as far it it it industry committees" provided as deck and engine departments P.S.: By Buck Newman— It shouldn't be difficult for the for in the Fair Labor Standards are concerned. I think, would be (Shuler, please note) Patrolmen who payoff this scow. Act. \ small ship of some kind like the The delegates have collected all The only beef on this scow is In stressing the necessity for SUP had in Frisco. I started out the books and checked the month that Frenchy sticks his head in granting wage rate relief for as a greenhorn and had to learn up to which the member wishes the messroom port hole at every workers when high-pay war jobs from what I could pick up at sea. to pay. Trip card men have been meal and holds up one finger and dwindle, Mr. Vinson declared that but I think a union school for up­ given a little union know-how tells the messman, "Give 'em all savings to employers, resulting grading would be a line thing. and have had the financial struc­ the pork chop that they can eat." from reduction of overtime prem­ Every man should want to pro­ iums, downgrading of jobs and gress. I am going up for my increased manufacturing effi­ steward's papers this week. ciency, "would permit some rise in wages without a compensating rise in prices." PAUL SHARPE. Bos'n — My In event of early collapse of idea of an up-grading school is a Japan, which some industrialists ship where a man comes on have said would bring us close to board, gets a pair of dungarees One of the youngest affiliates dropped to 65 cents a pound. economic disaster, the mobiliza­ and starts getting his hands dirty of the SIU is the Gulf Coast Dis­ However, as Brother Biggs points tion chief indicated that a great pronto. This up-grading school trict Fisherman's Union, which out, the spread between what the publio works program and broad­ should teach men all kinds of has grown from the 60 members fisherman gets and what the con­ ened unemployment insurance wire and rope work, rigging, and it had 16 months ago to more sumer pays is so great that the would have to carry most of the how to use paints and care for than 6,000. This month the first suspicion arises that black mar­ load, until industry could be rebrushes. How in hell anyway do Issue of its official publication. ket conditions have been created. geared to high speed peacetime so many guys nowadays get the The Union Fisherman, an attrac­ Now that the fishermen are re­ operation. He said present plans idea that the only thing an AB tive 24 page slick paper maga­ ceiving the highest prices ever for a postwar works program does is stand a wheel watch or zine, made its appearance with paid them, they have been able must be enlarged and blueprint­ run errands for the mate? A informative articles of interest to to get out of the economic serf­ ing speeded. union up-grading school could fishermen and shoreside workers dom that was their lot. State­ The Vinson program was in­ teach these sailors how many dif­ alike. <• X ments from members of the vari­ cluded in his lengthy quarterly ferent jobs there are to do on a In the lead article Secretary- ous locals attest to the new posi­ report, titled, "The Road to Tokyo ship. Treasurer E. M. Biggs tells of the tion to which the union has and Beyond." Tone of the report substandard conditions under raised them: "Just bought two was that the government has a which fishermen worked but two new nets," says one. "I have responsibility to guide the nation years ago—^with prices dictated to bought a new motor," says an­ In reconverting to peace, just as J. p. FOLEY. AB—One of the them by dealers miles from the other. "I see that Jack got him­ it had in gearing for war. ^ms of the SIU is to provide sea with a "take-it-or-dump-the- self a new pair of shoes." good crews and a union-manned fish" finality—and how the union The GCDFU is a lusty baby up-grading school would help to succeeded in raising the fisher­ and is growing rapidly. The field do this. The strength of the union men's return. for expansion is large, and the lies in education: not only the Brother Biggs relates how the union is going after it in a big education of its members in men getting 8 cents a pound for way, not only among fishermen, unionism, but also in their pro­ groupers were notified by the but in allied fields. After months fession. If SIU men are the best fishdealers of a cut to 6 cents a of hard work, the union has suc­ seamen it v^l help to get more pound, with another cut to 4 ceeded in organizing several hun­ and better contracts. Just be­ in the cents probable in another week— dred sponge fishermen cause we have contracts we can't Tarpon Springs, Florida, area. neglect the necessity for furnish­ this at 9 time when the retail The field is a large one, but the ing the best seamen. There are price for groupers was 68 cents a progressive, militant GCDFU has plenty of experienced SIU men pound. who could run a good up-grading Since the fishermen organized, no fears on that score. It knows schooL which could be held- at thye are now receiving 12 cents a what the job entails, and knows the hall. pound, while the retail price has that it can do it. Notes From SIU's Wandering Steward SIU Fishermen Establish A Monthly Union Magazine �THE Page Six SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 27. 194S SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS William R. Davie Right In Thick Of Okinawa Fighting Add to the list of fighting SIU loaded to the gunwales with ex­ ships tlie name of the William R. plosives. One of these boats hit a Navy Liberty, blowing her sky Davie, South Atlantic Liberty. Just back from a long trip in high. The Canada Victory, whose loss the Pacific which included Okin­ awa, several of the Davie's crew has been announced by the Navy stopped in the hall and told about was near the Davie when she was The Jonathan Grout, Mississ­ this voyage to the land of the hit by a suicide plane. Most thrilling incident of the iiiii ippi Liberty that was among the Kamikaze. first of this type launched back After signing on in New York trip occurred one night off Okin­ in '42, arrived in New York last last October, the ship went to the awa when the Davie was unload­ week with a.mate who, accord­ West Coast in ballast and then ing. The anchorage had been ing to the crew, must have been after loading in Oakland sailed alerted for an air raid and the ships were in total black out un­ trying to buy an interest in the for Guam. company. Here she unloaded and return­ der a smoke screen. Finally the Several times during the two ed to Pearl Harbor, picking up Japs came over and, baffled by months' trip he offered to pay another load there for Okinawa, the haze* thrown up by the smoke the overtime out of his own pock­ where she arrived on D Day plus pots, couldn't find their targets. CECIL KEANE PHIL ADELMAN et, if the men who did the work 14. This, however, didn't mean One kamikaze, howevei-, seemed would not enter it on their over­ that the Davie had an easy time to spot the Davie and circled time sheets. Needless te say, the of it, for the Okinawa fighting around above her for several minutes angling for a dive. At men told the mats his lender sol­ was tough right up to the last. icitude for the company didn't At Okinawa the Davie's crew one time when this Jap came efleet them one bh and as far as saw plenty of Jap Kamikaze (sui­ over about 100 feet above the tt.ey were concerned his genero® cide) planes, and the gunners masts, either gathering up his ily was useless. shot down one of them by 20 courage or to try to spot a good Brother Frank Lovell was int On another occasion this i.oate millimeter fire off Haha. The Da­ place to land his TNT, someone the hall the other day after mak­ pushed the wrong switch on the irsisted on paying for a puddin vie, according to Phil Adelman, spar that fell overboard in .rough Oiler, and Cecil Keane, Bos'n, was Davie and lit up the cargo lights ing a trip on the Deaconhill weather. Maybe Mississippi fs the first ship on the eastern side on number four hatch. Luckily, tanker. Mesa Verde. Deaconhill the Jap was hit just then by a crying the blues to their mates, of the island. says Lovell, has one of the best destroyer and blown to pieces or During the 22 days that the end telling them that profits have contracts to be found anywhere A ship whose popularity help­ dropped to 200 per cert! Davie laid at anchor at various the Davie might have been and no one will go wiong by ed to get a full crew almost as among the missing. Delegates on the Grout were places along Okinawa, she went soon as her name went on the Part of the Davie's cargo were riding their ships. Nobel Petersen, AB; W. T. Fagan, through 76 air raids, besides at­ board last week was the R. Jones, Oiler; and Mike McCowine, Mess- tacks on the convoys by suicide 2500 carrier pigeons, with a fev/ While the Mesa Verde was layman. boats, small sixteen foot craft signal corps men as caretakers. ^ing loaded in the Hudson, an old Overtakes Liberty. All hands liked this scow and rust bucket came along and smacked her in the stern, dentmg reported a fine trip to Black Sea the fan tail and carrying awa> a ports. Only minor beefs remain­ ed at the payoff, thanks to good With maggots in the potatoes piece of the after railing. Being Are the Dutch glad to see the The Paca made it back from and weevils in th6 flour, it was, smacked like this is no joke when work of the delegates and, being Rotterdam in 12 days, with her literally and figuratively, no pic­ you are sitting atop a load of high crewed up with a 100% full-book Yanks? Just ask the crew of the Wil­ engine turning over 89 revolu­ nic for the crew of the J. Din- test gas," so the deck hands rig- crew, there were no beefs about free loaders. tions part of the time. land, Eastern Liberty that pulled ged fire hoses, the navy gunners liam Paca, Calmar Liberty which Larry Bartlett, OS, who made in last week. Only event of the trip was stood by to throw the ammuni­ came back from Holland last his third trip on this vessel, re­ some firing practice at mines seen tion overboard, and a couple of After living on rations for two week. One of the first ships to ported a good feeding ship with floating in the Mediterranean. company watchmen on board ran months, the men were glad to reach Rotterdam after the port a "sv/ell Steward." around shouting for life jackets. Says steward department dele­ get back to New York, where was reopened, the Paca was met Delegates were Earl Stimson, they can get seconds at meal But the other ship got its anchor gate, A. Knoles, "I recommend by a motor launch v/ith a depu­ FWT; Arlie Dudley, .3rd Cook; time and make up for some lost chain fouled up with the Mesa the Black Sea to all brothers tation of the town officials wel­ and Charley Roberts, AB. Char­ Verde, thus averting a second wanting to ship. It's a sailor's weight. coming them to Holland, and lie Collins, who could write a crash that might have caused a paradise." On the way over three ships, then at the pier by what ap­ book about his experiences dur­ catastrophe. peared to be half of the city, ing three months on the beach including an American Liberty, Lovell reports a good crew and were lost in submarine action cheering and waving Dutch and over in Persia, was Bosun on this good officers on this trip, with a about sixty miles off Brest. On American flags. ship. the v/ay across the channel on a young chief whom everyone was shuttle trip to Ghent, another mistaking for the yeoman when they first came on board. ship hit a mine. When the Patrolman went on board to pay off the William J. Palmer, he was told that the of­ To have a ship smash into your caught in the crash, one severely ficers had appropriated the toast­ room while you are asleep is bad injured and another killed. er from the crew's mess and were enough, but to have a jagged Telling about the incident in having toasted sandwiches for Brother George Fossett, piece of steel tear off the seat , of the New York hall the other day their night lunch. This kind of FWT, got a standby job on your pants as you make a hasty were Ed Harrison, FWT; James hurt, as this toaster had been put exit is adding insult to injury. the Elijah Bartlett when she Redman, Cook; Kenneth Myers, on board only because of previous Such was the unfortunate ex­ Messman; Henry Martin, BR; and was in port last time, and action by the crew. perience of the Steward on the Estle Walker, Chief- Cook. then tried like hell to get off But things were soon squared James Caldwell, when that in­ away. The Patrolman took the her before she sailed. He bound Liberty was rammed last toaster out of the saloon, and told SS TALISMAN even thought up a sad tale week by the British freighter the officers if they wanted a Bapanui off Norton's Point in for the commissioner, but he Restriction of the crew when toaster to use some action them­ Gravesend Bay. The bow of the couldn't get off the articles. the ship was at Marseilles irked selves, and put it back in the linrey freighter tore a thirty foot crew's mess. Back in port again, George the boys on the last trip of the hole in the Caldwell's port side. Other beefs on the Palmer in­ says he is glad he made the Looking out of the port in the Talisman, Mississippi C-2, but no cluded a demand for fumigation crew's mess at breakfast time one amount of argument could change trip, for the Bartlett was a of the ship and repairs to galley of the wipers saw the oncoming the mind of the army authorities swell ship, with a steward, equipment. ship and enabled the men there and the crew watched this town deck and engine gang that to escape a second or two before from the stream. Delegates for Delegates for the trip were were all okay. Best of all, he the Papanui hit them. Tragedy the trip were Albert Weber, AB; John Parker, AB; Carol Ross, says, she was a good feeding occurred in the gunner's mess, William Vanicky, Oiler; and FWT; and C. B. Arms, Chief however, where two soldiers were Nicholas Nomicos, 2nd Cook. Cook. ship. Mate Pays Ship's Expenses Out Of His Own Pocket Iff Serious Accident Narrowly Averted By SS Mesa Verde Black Sea Is Sailors'Heaven Dutch Treat Is On The House SS J. Dinland Patrolman Restores Toaster To Crew Farce And Tragedy On Caldwell Sad Tale Turns To Good Deal I s'iii �Friday. July 27. 1945 THE SEAFARERS LOG Paga Seven THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Commissars And Chiselling Shipowners Irk Union Mate Rights Of Members While In U.S. Army Just a word to let you i just signed off a ship on will realize that the course they know that I will not be back are steering will land them in •which I was first mate. This to ship out. as I am now in shoal water. packet was sailing under the So much for the union front. the army as a "selective vol­ "Red Flag of the NMU" and, unteer." I have paid my dues Now for a few words on recent needless to say, it was complete up and I would like to know maneuvers by the companies, and with political commiss>."'"S and a when I come back after the this one , has really started. I had special library for the education war if I can ship out again the port captain down checking and enlightenment of the ignor­ through the SIU and con­ overtime with me and it was all ant masses. tinue going to sea. okay, but "too much." The cap­ The political commissars were tain and I were then given a I want to thank the union right on the ball, graduates of little talk on the postwar period, for everything it did for me, I the commie leadership school, primarily on the elimination of and hope other boys out of and were quitfe conversant with overtime. maritime school find the SIU Roberts Rules of Order. The net as cooperative as I did. I was informed that this com­ result was that they ran the show, pany expected the mate to get JAMES A. DONOVAN and any of the crew who had the out and supervise the deck work guts to buck them were immedi­ EDITOR'S NOTE: You sureon his own time, and also to lay ately ruled out of order. This awake nights figuring ways to ly can. Any member of the left the floor for the commissars SIU going into the armed chisel a few nickels from the to use in disseminating the NMU forces is relieved from paying boys. brand of communism and world dues from the day he enters While it must be remembered revolution. The pitiful thing is to the day he returns. Since that the other boys were, not that the sole purpose of overtime you are in good standing smart enough to out-maneuver is to eliminate all work in excess now. you will be when you the commissars at the meetings, of the eight hour day, with the come back. Meanwhile, good and thus were fed on the ap­ bonus cut overtime becomes part luck. Brother Donovan, and proved NMU diet of communism. of the take-home pay. So, broth­ a speedy return. ers, stand by to clear the decks It is quite apparent that these for bucko mates and skippers in Super-Militant Leaders of Labor the postwar period, but don't are trained to be agitators and let look for me. some little OS come up with the On my last two or three ships, beefs. Wherever possible, they the slop chest prices have been f bring up the battle cry of "Racial damn high, and I believe the Discrimination" whether it is It's good to see that the growth membership could do well to and vast increase of membership warranted or not. Every NMU beef sooner or later ends up that start a little fire in the right in the SIU since the war. The way, when they want an easy place, and bring prices down influx of men from all over the way out. These commissars cre­ where they belong. It is obvious country, indeed from all over the ated more ill-feeling between the that the seaman is geting chisel­ world, has greatly overcome the colored boys and the white boys led again. old narrow sectionalism that used than I ever saw on a ship before. I think that will be all for to hamstring the efforts of the I believe it is safe to say that the now, but keep your union going union. colored boys resented it more and keep it strong in the Ameri­ I remember when a Yankee than any one else, as they realize can way. We do not need Stalin coming down to ship out in the that this phony communist prop­ to run America. If you ever Gulf was treated like an unwash­ aganda is really hurting the lose your union, you and your ed headhunter fresh out of the cause of the colored people. bush; and if a Baldwin County family are sure going to lose your This constant nonsense also citizen arrived in New York he stirs up anti-NMU feeling amid­ bread and butter. was considered to be just a dumb "Through The Hawse Pipe" grits-and-red beans boy who was­ ships. Nn. 19224 (retired) Maybe some day the NMU boys n't capable of walking down the street by himself. We brand ourselves an Inter­ national Union. How idiotic, then, to judge a man by sectional lines. What does it matter where a man is from as long as he can produce? I'm an oldtimer, but I will In working around the water­ Seafarers men to talk to unor­ welcome any former cow hand, front and coming in contact with ganized seamen whenever you dirt farmer or dish washer, the unorganized seamen off the meet them. Tell them that labor whether he's from Kokomo or the Isthmian ships, the American laws protect them in their desire Louisiana swamps, as long as he Trading Co., and other independ­ for union representation, and if has taken up the sea as a pro­ ent outfits, a fellow can't help they are discriminated against at fession and proves he can be a but notice the cleancut type of any time by the company the good seaman and a good union Seafarers will stand by them and man. men riding these scows. PERRY J. ROBERTS They all understand what fight the issue for them. This the union conditions would mean for SIU did on the west coast in the them and almost all of these men case of Johnny Hansen, when he would gladly see their ships or­ was fired by Standard Oil of Cal­ You have no idea how much ganized under the SIU. The big ifornia for union activity. The handicap, however, is that these Seafarers won this beef, Hansen better it makes me feel to see men are told in the company hir­ was proven right and Standard the Log increased in size, as well ing offices that they should not paid through the nose and liked as improved in quality. Honest to Henry it used to make me feel talk to anyone about unions, and it. Wherever you see men off the ashamed everytime I saw that that they should not sign any unorganized ships, in Rio, Lon­ single sheet that we called our union pledge cards. Consequently these men are don, Cape Town, tell them about "paper." Keep up the good work, afraid to cooperate with any their rights and their opportun­ and try like hell to put just one union organizers for fear of being ity under the SIU. Let's bring more double sheet in that rag and black-listed although they want them aU under the Seafarers ban­ we'll have the best damned pa­ ner. per in the field. to see the organizing job done. W. E. WYMAN The answer to this is for all BULL SHEPPARD Hails Disappearance Of SIU Seclionalism Laws Protect Unorganized Men Who Want To Join Union Asks Even Bigger Log • V,: NMU Turns On Men Who Built It The NMU, the once strong rank and file union that was built on the blood and strife of honest rank and filers, has now turned against these very men that built it. I am one of them myself and, disgusted with the way this union is being taken over by people who aren't interested in the sea­ man, I turned to a rank and file outfit like the SIU. As it is now in the NMU, you have to be a "yes man" to every official, and you are a great guj' as long as you don't bring in o beef to be settled. Before set­ tling beefs they are more inter­ ested in seeing if you have your dues paid up in advance. If you have a beef, you are patted on the back* and told to run along like a good boy. If you come back again to see about your beef you find they have "overlooked" it. Instead of r K A • . " •; Delegates' Duties It has been in my mind for a long time to set forth my ideas of VINCENT J. KELLER several important obligations of taking it up, some commissar ship delegates: takes you by the arm and has A delegate should be elected you sign a bunch of letters to by the entire department. Very Congress, although you have no often they are appointed by some idea what the hell it is all about. friend and no one else has a Joe Stack thinks he is a com­ chance to be elected to this im­ bination of Stalin and Napoleon, portant job. and hates to hear the word A delegate should turn in the "beef." book numbers of men who do not The NMU has lost the fighting behave themselves as union sea­ drive that made many militant men. oldtimers believe it had what the A delegate should listen to all seamen needed. It is a front now the beefs that the crew brings to for outside interests who aie us­ him, and not just take action on ing the NMU and rank and file the ones that he feels like push­ seamen for their own advantage. ing. VINCENT J. KELLER, GEORGE A. THORNHILL former No. 9543 NMU Shipowners Preparing'For Postwar Drive On Unions As war draws, nearer to an end it is evident that the ship oper­ ators are tightening up on over­ time and conditions. This was especially noticeable the last trip I made in the Atlantic. The ship was a new T-2 tank­ er, the SB Mesa Verde, built and operated at government expense, but under control of the Deconhill outfit. While on this coast the skipper acted as company agent since offices are maintain­ ed only on the West Coast. The SIU-SUP contract for these west coast tankers is in many respects a model contract. Unlike many others, this contract is specific as to what work is over­ time. The ship operators signed the contract in order to guarantee a supply of qualified men during the war and the WSA approved it. All wages on these ships are paid by the WSA. The ship op­ erator runs no risk in the opera­ tion of the vessel. He invested no money in construction of the ship, lays out nothing for its maintainance, and has no worries about wages. His only concern is keep­ ing the books straight so as to know how much is coming his way in the form of "operator's fees." The WSA is now issuing more and more orders, specifying ex­ actly what overtime work shall be paid for. Often these orders conflict with the provisions of the union agreement. Random examples of such conflicts is the WSA order that no penalty meal hours will be paid for. Similarly, an order has come down to cut out all overtime for men on watch, regardless of what they are asked to do. Carpenter work has been ordered cut out. Even though the contracts call for over­ time for all such work, the oper­ ators have a pat answer when you try to collect it: "The WSA has disapproved." This is becoming a stock phrase that we are going to hear a lot. The ship operators have' packed the government agencies with their stooges and are now prim­ ed to use these government agen­ cies as the spearhead of their postwar drive against our uniom and the conditions we liave won. FRANK LOVELL, AB SUP No. 3265 �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 27. 1945 UNION'S OK, VET SAYS Recent Strikes Win For Unions In Most Cases, Survey Shews WASHINGTON (LPA)—Strikes took a downward turn during the past week, as thousands of .workers returned to their jobs, in most cases winning complete or partial victory on the issues which brought them out on the picket line. As a result newspapers had good reasons to cry the blues. The great "strike wave which they had been inflating for weeks, went into ebb tide, leaving little to justify scare headlines. ternational Typographical Union, ecutive board after extensive dis- During the week, 15,000 work­ which at this writing has closed cussion voted last week to con­ ers marched back into shipyards down seven daily newspapers in tinue its no-strike pledge, but on the Gulf and west coast, after four citids — Birmingham, Ala.; only until the end of the war short-lived stoppages. Nearly 10,- Fort Wayne, Ind.; Jersey City, with Japan. When that day 000 miners in Illinois—members N. J. and Bayonne, N. J.—with comes, UAW president R. J. of both the Progressive Mine papers in other cities next in Thomas asserted that he would "I was a union member before I went into the service, and I'm begin to authorize strikes of auto Workers-AFL and United Mine line. and aircraft woVkers, and "there going back to the union." says Pvt. Chet Horton. "We got $9 to $15 Workers union—rreturned to their At stake is the ITU's demand will be plenty of them" he warn­ a day when non-union fellows were getting $5 and $6." Entertain­ jobs after winning a "no meat- that the publishers continue, as ed, because of the great backlog ing him at Madigan General Hospital, Tacoma. Wash., are Cleo Carl no work" strike. Their protest they have in the past, to include of unsettled grievances in the in­ and Berneal Myers, Local 751, International Association of Mach­ dustry. inists (AFL). (Federated Pictures) walkout wrung from the OPA a in their contracts with the union a commitment to observe the promise of extra red points for union's laws, as revised at each the miners. annual convention. Printing trades unions called off a six-week strike that had This year, many leading pub­ By FREDDIE STEWART crippled operations in R. R. Don­ lishers have combined to resist the demand, claiming that at the nelley & Sons, notorious anti­ Strike season is definitely here. conditions were favorable. iduction of hours below the point union Chicago prirttery, where last convention, certain provis­ Another economic consideration, which management is willing to Mass picketing, sit downs, walk­ part of the output of Time, Life ions were added to the laws—re­ bearing on union policy has been go. and other national magazines is lating to arbitration, overtime outs, aU point to the end of the the belief that reduction of work­ Labor looks at hours not only Labor - Management honeymoon. produced. The fight of the unions pay, vacations and other items ing hours might be a cause as the viewpoint of monthly cost of for a "closed shop" shifted to the which should be passed upon by But the question is asked again well as a result of reductions in production, but from the view­ bargaining table, but if a new collective bargaining. The pub­ and again, why? Last week I read the cost of productions. Workers point of lifetime cost of produc­ deadlock develops another strike lishers charged the union was have long felt what scientific tion. Here the question of the trying to put over changed work­ a book entitled "When Labor Or­ may occur, it was predicted. management has begun to dis­ hours becomes inseparable from ganizes" by a Professor Brooks, "Thirty" was written also on ing conditions by "unilateral ac­ close, that more work may ac­ that of the speed of work. The and published by Yale University. one of the bitterest of the recent tion." tually be turned out on a forty, worker is interested in what hap­ However, Woodruff Randolph, He had some good thoughts on rather than a sixty hour week pens to him at the end of the tenstrikes, the 2^ week walkout of 1700 delivery men, members of president of the "Typos," hit the the subject and I'd like to pre­ basis, if a sufficiently long period year period, while management an independent union, which had publishers' claim as a smoke­ sent some of them. is taken into account. Accumu­ may no longer be greatly con­ paralyzed distribution of New screen to cover up a campaign lated fatigue reduces speed and cerned with that problem. If at Equal work for equal pay, is a causes spoilage, high accident the end of ten years the worker York City's big dailies and caused aimed at smashing the union's the metropolis a news "famine". laws, weakening the "closed primary demand, according to rates, rapid labor turnover, ten­ is incapable of maintaining the shop," and breaking down con­ Union leaders claimed a vic­ ditions which had prevailed for Brooks. Union demands will rep­ dencies toward exhausting de­ required speed of hours of work resent an attempt to force em­ bauches, and acute industrial un­ he is eliminated from industry tory in the terms upon which decades. ployers to regularize production rest. and becomes in some measure a they returned. They were given sufficiently to render overtime Management and labor may burden upon his family or com­ Despite reprisals against the assurance by the War Labor Board's Printing and Publishing Union, laid down by the WLB af­ work unnecessary. Back of this is march together. Union leaders munity. to distribute have learned by experience, how­ Fear of unemployment is the Commission on two vital points: ter the ITU refused to call off its the desire, first, work among as many people as basic reason for forms of restric­ ever, that intense pressure from strikes—and from which labor (1) that all of their demands, in­ possible; second to protect union tions. Wherever fear of unenfa well-organized labor group is members of the board dissented cluding a proposed "welfare fund", would be considered on —Randolph made it clear that the members as human beings from very often necessary to compel ployment is strong there are dual their merits, and (2) that the union is in this fight "to the fin­ the disturbance to social relations attention to this matter and that and opposed attitudes on the part commission would consider or­ ish" and will close down newspa­ which results from irregular hours labor's interests may demand re- of labor. dering arbitration on the "wel­ pers all over the country if the of work. fare fund" issue if a settlement publishers remain adamant on The second major policy of the the question of accepting the labor movement has been to could not be reached. union's laWs. shorten hours of work. Unions The union had demanded a 3 By WM. McKAY Meeting in Minneapolis, the have subsequently made efforts to percent payroll contribution by United Auto Workers—CIO exsecure wage increases as soon as the newspapers to the fund, BALTIMORE, July 19—Any re­ the practice. which would be jointly adminis­ port in the Pilot to the effect that The unions are usually blamed tered by management and labor, for delaying shjps when it takes SIU members are picketing the LABOR COMPETITION and which would be used to pay a man at least 2 to 3 hours to pass WSA in Baltimore is pure crap. sick benefits, old age pensions and There are no SIU men on the the doctor. similar benefits. picket line and there won't be We finally put a crew aboard Management had refused to until the membership decide that the new SS Venore and of course negotiate on that and other is­ there is something to be gained they waited until the last minute sues, and rejected a proposal for for the benefit of all seamen. SIU before calling for the crew. She arbitration. Under the settlement, representatives in Washington is sailing for South America and however, the newspapers agreed are taking care of the bonus beef no question about it, she is a to direct negotiations on some of and are in there keeping an eye beautiful job. Her quarters come the issues, including the welfare on the basic wage rates. The close to being 100 percent right fimd, and the WLB's Printing NMU picket line was a publicity and unless they start lousing her Commission began hearings on stunt for the NMU. You can de­ up with poor grub and cheap sup­ remaining points. Ultimate arbi­ pend upon it the NMU will do plies she should be a good all tration of disputed points is an­ nothing to hurt the feelings of around job. ticipated, either by agreement of their pals on 14th Street. Shipping is a little spotty at both sides, or by an order of the We have contacted the WSA this moment but djie to pick up commission. doctors here about the numerous and we have -a couple more new While these and other strikes questior^ that are asked the sea­ ones scheduled for crews soon. were settled during the week, men when taking the physical The Victories going out of here others kept breaking out — most examination. Most of these ques­ are headed for other ports for of them due to stiffening and ar­ When AFL and CIO compiled in St. Louis, winners and losers tions have nothing to do with the conversion to troop ships. Some bitrary attitudes by management amicably shared the rewards. It was at the Quiz of Two Cities radio man's physical condition and we talk here about coastal and interagainst, prompt settlement of hope to have them eliminated. coastal shipping getting going program where the victorious visitors were members of United Elecworkers' grievances. Pete De Catte of the SUP and soon but at the present low bonus One of the toughest of the cur­ tricaL Radio ft; Machine Workers (CIO) and St. Louis was represent­ Jim Gormley of the MFOW also rate such ships will be difficult (Federated Pictures) registered a strong protest against to crew up. rent walkouts is that of the In­ ed by InlL Assn. of Machinists (AFL). PERIOD OF LABOR UNREST No "Picketline" For Baltimore C J if �wBm Friday, July 27, 1945 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nina Another Bucko Bites The Bust By E. S. HIGDON WSA Again Fouls Up Details By ABTHUR THOMPSON SAVANNAH — This week was one of the slowest we've ever had. Only one replacement was ship­ ped out. No ships were paid off, and our shipping lists have in­ creased to 42 members. We are Btill waiting for the SS Bellringer, which was supposed to be de­ livered on May 15, 1945. It's only 67 days,overdue now, so we may have a few more weeks to wait. The Smith Victory is still in dry dock being converted. It won't be ready for at least another month. DEADUNE! Several ports sent in news this week which arrived too late to make the LOG. All Branch Agents should see that their reports reach the office of the Editor by Tues­ day morning of each week. If possible, mail copy on Sat­ urday so that the LOG re­ ceives it on Monday. get out and the WSA won't take them. Personally I don't like this WSA business at all, but we would like to get our men out and if something doesn't come in soon we'll be swamped with men. We have 42 on our shipping lists and for Savannah that's a lot, and this does not include the men available but who still have a few weeks before they must ship out again. LOCAL ITEMS: Mayor Thom­ as Gamble died about a week ago By D. L. while on a vacation in Tennessee. A piece in the local paper boast­ TAMPA — Shipping here in ing of the fact that the Savannah Fire Department had not been Tampa has picked up quite a bit called out for a fire for a week. in the past five weeks. Although The probable explanation is that I we don't take in a hell of a lot it has rained every day for the of cabbage, we manage to exist. past two weeks and a lire could­ We will have about five ships out n't make any headway. No new between now and the 10th of hospital cases to report in Savan­ August, and our shipping list is nah although Brother Peterman almost blank, so if any of you brothers want to take out a small is still a patient. Here's another piece of infor­ but fast scow come on down. mation you can take for what it's Had the MV Sankty Head in worth. A word often used aboard this past week and had quite a ship is "mess." Here's what the bit of trouble with the captain and CG. The-old man wanted to put out to sea with two sick men aboard. The Coast Guard was NEW ORLEANS—On the 12th voyage of the SS James Miller, the oxtail didn't suit the captain nor the chief engineer. On the 13th voyage, every goddam thing in the stewards department was wrong. / Sore because the cook wasn't specialized in "fawncy cuisine" to the extent that the meat on the oxtail peeled off evenly, the captain fired the stewards department and was forced to take it back with suffi­ cient evidence for firing was not produced. Sore again because he had the crew he'd fired. Captain "Bligh" set up his constant watch for things slightly out of line. He watched, he checked and he tallied and finally lodged the fol­ lowing charges against Robert Coast Guard is Getting Tough Last Wednesday the WSA call­ ed me and asked how many men I had on our shipping lists. I told them, and they said they would call me at eleven the next morn­ ing and let me know whether or not they -could send our surplus members to New York or a west coast port. At the meeting that night I reported this to the mem­ bers and advised those who wish­ ed to ship out to be at the hall at eleven A.M. the following morn­ ing. There were quite a few around the hall the next morn­ ing, and I called the WSA at eleven to find out what the score was. They, in their usual slip­ shod manner, were still waiting for information from New York, and said they would call again at three o'clock. Some of the boys Were tired of waiting and they gave it up as a Tfum steer. At three that day the WSA called again and said they could take any of our men who had a rating above OS, Wiper or Messman. By this time I only had a few who Would wait and they told us they would not take less than ten. Now book says: "Mess" was originally we have about six who want to derived from the Latin word meaning "to send" and came to mean a portion of food sent or served up, as in the Biblical "mess of pottage." Subsequently, it meant a dish sent up for sev­ eral people and then the people themselves, in the sense that is now used in the Army or Navy Mess and in the Merchant Mar­ ine. Of course, in pre-SIU days "mess" in the Merchant Marine meant what Noah Webster call­ ed it. If you don't know, look it up or ask any old timer. WATCH FDR ViOLATiON OF UNION SHIPPING RULES PARKER called down and it seemed that they were in accord with the cap­ tain. I asked the captain and the CG officer if they would assume the responsibility of taking these two men to sea, but they balked til ji, Carl Ellis, Steward. "1. No night lunches served." The captain was careful not to disclose the fact that the chief engineer had re­ peatedly refused to raise the temperature of the ice box, there­ by causing 350 pounds of meat to spoil and to be thrown away. "2. The passageway was dirty." This was an open and shut, case of manufacturing a charge. As it happens, the SS James Miller had been in port—the water had been turned off and rationed; she put to sea again—water was turned on and two hours later an inspec­ tion was called. Up to the pas­ sageway dashed the captain with his mouth drooling — "Ah-ha, filth and dirt, me hearties." He had 'em. There had not been time to clean the passageway since setting sail. The next charge was: "3. Im­ proper stowing of dirty linen." Twenty-four hours overtime was put in and okayed for such work —but still claimed the buckeroo skipper "the men throw their dirty linen down the ladder." Shame—naughty, naughty, sea­ men. We must learn to be a lit­ tle neater. at that. Then they gave the two men involved a certificate to go to the hospital, and it w'as found that one of the boys had appen­ dicitis and the other one stomach trouble. The captain filed charges against Brother John Prescott. The trial was held then and there, with the result that he came clear. That was a very poor pol­ icy on the part of the captain. Publicity Stunt Ends, Houston Reports To cap the whole thing off charges against Ellis; Bob Dun­ bar, MM; John J. Zinzel, 2nd cook; Joseph Gagliano, MM, were logged for going ashore without permission. So the Coast Guard heard the case—gave the men two months' "suspended suspen­ sion." The SS Co. removed the captain and the chief engineer and a^greed to pay overtime for the week end the Miller spent in the mouth of the Mississippi. Warning: A couple of guys from the USS were in the office NEW YORK — Shipping has come to eventually; so see to it Steely is a great guy, but has a this week trying to sell us on the great benefits of their organiza­ been very good with fifteen hun­ that you make it your business to bad habit that the doctn':s haven't By GULF REPORTER tion. Why, they give dances for dred members shipped these last put a stop to that sort of practice cured him of as yet: He is a the seamen, they furnish a loan Kleptomaniac specializing in false HOUSTON—Seeing as how the few weeks, and probably wil aboard these ships. service — and they obligate the teeth. So, boys, don't let your ! editor and the membership in the It is Teally funny—I have heard continue to be so. We have also false teeth lay around the hall ,last New York meeting have me men for postwar times. Bent about twenty eight members quite a few of you members where Steely White can get at on the pan for not sending in The USS is holding out one of the deck and engine depart­ squawking about certain mem­ them, for you will be shy a pair, news from this port, I will now hand with a gopd strong shake. bers who promote themselves to ments to Mobile, for three T-2 Behind the scenes, the other hand higher jobs from Wiper, O.S. and or even a half pair. Now, now. do so. tankers. Steely, don't get sore, or I'll tell We have been fairly busy for has a couple of crossed fingers. Messman. And what did you do? We dispatchers here in N. Y. that wee lil' son of yours on you, the past week, but now it looks The "little angels" who came vis­ are being confronted with a cer­ Nothing but squawk. and he'll beat the hell out of you. as though it will slow dovm for iting tell us that SIU members While you are on the ship, the tain situation, and the members' But coming back to the SIU: a bit. The sturdy Beggar, a Mis­ frequent their dances and come cooperation is of the greatest im­ ship delegate should be notified It wouldn't harm any of the sissippi scow, paid off here yes­ to the USS for help, and now that portance to settle it. Probably the and he in turn should tell that members to study the shipping terday and we shipped a full crew fink organization wants us to give particular individual that is not Bituation is not quite deliberate, rules, contracts and constitution to her. referral slips to the seamen so at least we like to think so. Most the policy of the SIU and if he and everything about your union. The beefs on this wagon were that they may receive loans. Just new members don't quite under- refuses you can always bring The oldtimers are more than settled SIU style—at the point of like the old Shipping Board—a Btand the policy or the shipping that member up on charges. As happy to help out the new mem­ production to the crew's satisfac­ new Doghouse idea—USS joins rules we have in the SIU. We you and I know, there are quite bers. Those menAjers that have tion—for around three hundred the ranks of charity halls. Keep are having quite a few rated en­ a few members that were waiting been in for several years, should hours. away from them. These damn gine members taking jobs out of weeks for that particular job. So. by now understand the SIU and The NMU removed their so- places must be knocked out of the hall' as wipers, and then see to it yourselves aboard ship what it stands for. Make the called "picket line" from the the picture—what good are they aboard the ship, when there's an that the imion rules are followed unionism of the SIU a daily topic WSA here. Don't know whether doing when they keep the men opening, they promote themselves for the protection of all. of discussion aboard the ships, for they've decided to quit their pub­ from relying on themselves? to the vacated rated jobs. The other day I sensed that it will prove helpful to new and licity stunt for good or not, and That, boys, is in direct viola­ someone was at my back, and to old members. The Educational don't really give a damn as this especially to their own men. tion with the shipping rules, and my great surprise it was Steely Department on the fifth floor of latest gag of theirs is not only If you don't think so then come you newer members should know White. If you don't know him, let the N. Y. hall will let you have obvious as all hell but is positive­ down and talk to a few of the and understand what this will me put you wise. Mind you,' all the material you need. ly disgusting to all seamen—and NMU men in this port. By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK �Pag« Ten THE SEAFARERS Friday. July 27. 1945 LOG ILO London Maritimo Conforonco tend to defiect from that course training schools. The record of (Continued from Page 4) Illations of this kind are likely to Bqt since there seem to be the union emergency training open the way to many abuses on strongly-held different opinions program speaks for itself and will the part of the governments and on the subject it is worthwhile to continue to do so in the future. shipowners, not to speak of the recall the experience of the SIU Looking at post-war conditions harm that is boimd to result to and its affiliate, the SUP with its as they appear today and consid­ the unions as democratic instru­ own pre-sea training plan during ering the excessive number of ments chosen freely by the sea­ wartime. seamen available everywhere men for the defense and enhance­ Some time before the United there will be no need for pre-sea ment of their economic interests. States entered the war, the SUP training of any nature. As has It is our task as unionists to had recognized the need to train been said before, the only way to preserve the free and democratic seamen in anticipation of the train a seaman is to take him character of our organizations. pent-up and steadily mounting aboard ship and let him leam his We will not and cannot permit demands for seafaring personnel. business from the beginning up­ that any restriction whatever be This was done through the An­ ward. In an emergency, a train­ placed upon the- right of the sea- drew Furuseth School of seaman­ ing program should be deter­ nian to choose his work, to sell ship and the union-operated mined and operated solely by the his labor at greatest advantage training ship, the Invader, a 136 unions. The operators, with whom and to fight for further improve­ feet over-all, 25 feet 6 inches we have satisfactory contractual ment shoulder to shoulder with beam two-masted schooner of relations and who are well aware his fellow workers, regardless of nickel steel construction, with a of the splendid services rendered government policies and regula­ draft of 13 feet 6 inches. Accord­ by the umon in training, man­ tions. Above all, we must beware ing to the SUP annual report of ning and sailing the ships, have of a trend that will reduce the December, 1943, 8000 men had concurred in this view. union to a minor partner in a been trained up to that date. In In conclusion, I wish to state government - employer scheme 1944, which was our biggest year, that we cannot expect immediate and thus rob our organizations of we practically doubled this fig results from the July meeting in the very right to exist. ure. The work of the union train­ London, nor a satisfactory meet­ Many minor questions raised in ing school has been excellent and ing of minds between the position the I.L.O. papers are worthy of is being continued. The results of the Amercian Seamen and the discussion. However, since our po­ have been highly praised by Foreign Seamen's Representa­ sition has been made clear in steamship operators and seamen tives. Our attendance at the Lon­ principle we feel that we can alike. The only ones that don't don Conference is necessary and dispense with technical details. like it are the govermnent bu­ important in order to restate the loses a month's wages which is By J. P. SHULER reaucrats. principles and policies of the SIU The business in the port of New rightfully his. II on these matters. The member­ Of course, merely having your Somewhat similar objections So much for the experience of ship of our Unions has through York saw its slowest work in a the union with pre-sea training. bng time. Not many ships and name on the Articles does not apply to the proposals on entry long years of hardship and strug­ and training. There, too, it should It should be emphasized, how­ gle learned to recognize that no not many beefs. What beefs mean that you can quit work or be kept in mind that — in the ever, that this was undertaken trust can be placed into anyone there were were settled at pay­ take off the rest of your time in port. It does mean that you are words of Andrew Furuseth and under the stress of wartime and or anjrthing but our own ECO­ off time. There are a number of men protected as long as you perform the above-mentioned union state­ in order to cope with the steadily NOMIC STRENGTH. Convinced ment of policy—"seamen are not mounting demands for emergency of the duties and obligations of bringing beefs to the hall after it yoiu- customary duties in the made on shore, regardless of what trained merchant marine person­ the American Seafaring men to­ is too late to settle them, such, as right manner. Men finding them­ the theories of certain people are." nel, the SUP and its officers ?! ward their fellow Unionists signing off articles imder mutual selves under this pressure should However, leaving aside the de­ ready expressed as far back as abroad, we trust that our posi­ consent at the request of the mas­ contact the Special Services de­ tails and technicalities raised 1942 the view that the only ones tion will in time be understood ter. All members should know partment at the union hall before that once you sign Articles that signing off Articles. with regard to entry and train­ to undertake and carry out such by them. a training plan should be the sea­ Merchant seamen are protected you can collect 30 days wages, if ing, I should like to quote from you are signed off without cause. by a number of laws. Some men the opening paragraph of the men's unions and then only when Many times the head of some are ignorant of these laws there­ I.L.O. paper on entry, submitted an emergency exists. Otherwise department will want to get rid by losing money and conditions. to the July meeting. This state­ seamen should be trained aboard a seaman who has already In a number of cases things could ment sums up the position of oxor ships as crew members at the point of production. This view signed on Articles and he will be have been corrected, if they had union as well and comprehensive By LOUIS COFFIN has not changed. Any proposal bulldozed in to signing off under contacted the hall for jthe infor­ as any outsider can. "In normal conditions a man that places pre-sea training into When the SIU was first con- mutual consent, In this case he mation beforehand. who is not definitely unfitted the hands of others but the unions ceived, it lacked a big bank acfor seafaring should be as free is entirely unacceptable to the count and it lacked a large mem­ SIU and the SUP. to make it his career as he is to bership. But it did have a small There are powerful reasons for determined group of militants. choose ^y other, and having By GEORGE W. THOMAS entered it he should be as free our stand. First, it is in line with In those first days of the SIU the union policies and principles. to leave it later as he would be there were no union halls. There MOBILE — Shipping continued tice to make every ship at least to leave any other Ccireer he Second, we have proven beyond were, of course, no agreements to to be very good this week, forc­ forty-eight hours before the pay­ doubt that the union can show insure jobs, and no good wages might have chosen." off, in order that all beefs may Needless to say, we are not in better results than a great public that would help a man stay on ing us to call many jobs to other be settled and the men can make agreement with governmental training program fostered and the beach after he left a ship. branches, and prospects of ship­ a clean payoff and get everything and other plans of regulating en­ paid for with the taxpayers' There was no profit in fighting a ping for the next several weeks they are entitled to. In the past try into the seafaring trade by money. union fight, except for the satis­ to come are very bright. Patrol­ month there have been more Union President Harry Lunde- faction a man got out of the fight means of pre-sea training. We re­ men Neira and Thomas paid off ships than ever before in the his­ fuse to accept any conditions that berg. President of the SIU, state itself and the knowledge that he several ships which crewed up in tory of this port coming in for in the words of the I.L.O. paper in reports on several occasions, was bettering conditions for him­ New York. These ships came in payoffs. It takes time to settle "may have to be imposed in re­ that the government expense in self and all seamen everywhere. with a good many beefs which these beefs due to the fact there gard to entry into and departure training seamen through the Disputes during that period of the Patrolmen were able to settle are so many different companies from the occupation", even WSA school scheme amounted to early organization were settled at to contact. It is requested that in to the satisfaction of the men. though the I.L.O. paper adds that $654.00 for an ordinary seaman the point of production. When the future that the ships' dele­ In this port we make it a practhese conditions should be con­ and $1308.90 for an AB. On the companies were organized and gates collect all the disputed ceived in the man's own and the other hand, the training program agreements made, conditions im­ overtftne, and if the Patrolman by the proved somewhat and the union general interest and not be de­ operated and financed that in union there is strength, it doesn't get aboard when you ar­ signed to tie him to his occupa­ SUP did not cost the American halls became stronger. The agree­ is up to us to see that the old rive, bring it up to the Union Hall taxpayer a single cent, meaning ments meant so much, for so tion against his will". militant spirit of the early days so we can square it away and the The road to hell is paved with that hundreds of thousands of much had been expended in is not lost, for no organization men can have a clean payoff. good intentions. We prefer to let tax dollars were saved, not to achieving them, that every man can rest on its present laurels or Any men in the other branches the seamen look after themselves mention the considerable admin­ knew them from cover to cover the achievements of the past. The who are in need of a job come on as good union men do. We do not istrative expenses of running the for his particular department and future will demand a fighting de­ down and get a good ship. We want them to become wards of WSA and Maritime Commission seldom did a ship come in with termination for many problems have acquired a blackboard simi­ the state and dependent upon a bum beefs. lar to the one in New York and will have to be met. government agency that may or Although most of the oldtimers It is time now as we look into also a new bulletin board. In the may not disbar them from the are gone from the ranks, some the postwar years to remember future the Constitution of the exercise of their lawful and freely having been lost in the war and how much was sacrificed to build union will be upheld very strictly chosen occupation. others graduated to officers rat­ this union and to promise our­ as far as gambling and drinking It has long been our determined ings, their fighting spirit must selves that the same saci'ifices are concerned in the hall. We union policy -that the proper way still be maintained. will be made in the future if need have posted signs to that effect to make a man a seaman is to put Now that we are strong finan­ be, to preserve the achievements as we are too busy to have to him aboard as a beginner and let cially and numerically, wise in that the oldtimers fought so hard waste time with a bunch of him learn the business right from the ways of union organization to get and were so vigilant to drunks causing a lot of foolish the beginning up. We do not in­ arguments in the hall. and confident in the knowledge maintain. " IT'S A MARCH OF DEATH 11 Some Beefs Have Time Limit Early Union Builders' Record Is Lauded WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HIT MOBILE I' . ui' r*-".** ; .AtM.itk.' ''•J �Friday, July 27, 1945 This page is intended for the beneht of SlU men in foreign ports. We hope to be able to keep them informed on what is going on at home, both In sports and current events. Suggestions from the membership concerning the news coverage desired, wUI bb welcomed. —The Editors THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SPOBTS.. .The national pastime is hitting cision over Tony Janiro in an over near Princeton, New Jersey, a terrific pace these days, as the eight rounder. Johnny was the He reports that he htirt his right second half Of the season gets in­ aggressor throughout the fight, shoulder and back and lacerated which was the fc jtor that won his left leg. How serious his into swing. him the nod. Actually Janiro juries are is not known at thi« The pace is particularly hot in the American League, T<rith every outpunched him, but that was writing . . . Last Saturday two club a contender, excepting the because Greco was always boring records were set at the Behnoat Athletics, who are taking it on in, carrying the fight. Greco was Park track. A new mark was set the chin from everyohe and lov­ the heavier pupcher, another fac­ in the daily double betting with tor in his favor. $202,800 pushed through that ing it. In the six nound semi-final, window. "The total amoimt wag­ Detroit is stiU on top, and should stay there, on form. Hav­ George Morelia, Mexican battler, ered that day hit $3,704,466, for ing Hank Greenberg back in the beat Phil Palmer of "Vancouver. a new track record . . . Joe Louis lineup is helping them no end. Bally Carubia, from Harlem, built denies that he is about to be dis­ Though not quite in shape, and up an early lead and beat Pat charged. He points out that he showing the effects of hot having Giordano of Toronto in a six has only 71 points, and besides he wants to stay in imtil it is all played for four years—^Hank was round battle. FLASHES—HOT AND COLD over . . . Rogers Hornsby, one of one of the very few big leaguers . . . Chet Laabs, who helped hit baseball's immortals, is operating in service who did not play b^ the St. Louis Browns to their first a baseball school for youngsters —Gfreenberg has nOt lost his hit­ ting eye. Although he is not hit­ pennant last year, was released in Chicago, and doing a fine job. ting at his former pace, he has from his war job and has rejoin­ Horftsby is not the "director" of The heaviest blows of the Pacific war have been unleashed poled several home runs, and ed the ball club. He should be the school He is the teacher, against Japan these last few weeks. Up to last Stmday, she had knocked in runs when they were more than helpful . . . Lightweigh personally instructing the kids— champion Bob Montgomery was who range from 12 to 17 years— been under naval bombardment for sixteen days, and under air needed. hurt when his automobile turned in the fundamentals of baseball. attack foi fifty consecutive nights—and the blows are still continu­ The Yanks have been doing ing. In the most audacious move of the war, Admiral Halsey's Third' poorly these past few weeks, and there is talk of Manager Joe Mc­ Fleet sailed right into Japan's home waters, twenty-five miles from Carthy retiring because of ill shore—within spitting distance of Hirohito's front porch—and pour­ health. Larry MadPhail has so ed thousands of shells into the coastal cites. Neither the planes nor far succeeded in keeping him in, the fieet encountered any opposition from the Japs. Their ships are although the final say so rests still in hiding and their air force consistently refuses to get off the Monday. July 23, 1945 with the doctors who are putting ground. Opinion is that they are being saved for the last dance, but Joe through the paces, while he meanwhile the Japanese mainland is taking a terrific beating. National League is taking a vacation. Red Ruffing American League In tlie fiist two naval strikes alone more than 800 enemy planes is back in harness, too, after put­ were destroyed or damaged; more than 125 locomotives were ruined, STANDING OF THE CLUBS STANDING OF THE CLUBS ting in two and a half years in and 374 ships, totalling 159,000 tons, were sunk or damaged. That the Air Corps. So far his pres­ W L rc GB PC GB W L ought to give you an idea—and these figures are only a partial score. Chicago 52 32 .619 47 35 .573 ence has made little difference in Detroit Rumors are that the Japs are putting out peace feelers, but the the Yankee fortunes. 49 38 .563 Washington 44 37 .543 2<A Brooklyn 49 38 .563 New York 42 39 .519 41/2 St. Louis word is that the Allies are holding to the "unconditional surrender" Pittsburgh 46 42 .523 St. Louis 41 39 .5J3 5 In the National League, the Boston New York . 46 45 .505 43 41 .512 5 demand. Cincinnati 40 41 .494 43 41 .512 5 Chicago Cubs have taken over Chicago These bombing and shelling forays are, of course, the begin­ Boston 41 45 .477 Cleveland 38 43 .469 SJ/j full possession of first place, with Philadelphia 25 67 .272 31 Philadelphia 29 52 .358 171/2 ning of the "softening up" process. The Japanese Army must still be met and destroyed, and a new invasion seems iminent. 'Whether on the Cardinals and the Dodgers Major League Leaders the China coast or Japan itself Allied soldiers wiU be making new fighting it out for the second notch. The race is not as close as landings to mark" the third and last act of this tragedy. in the Amercan League, although CLUB BATTING CLUB BATTING only Cincinnatii Boston and the RBI H PC PlC RBI H It Phils seem to be absolutely hope­ 410 810 375 .283 330 766. 296 .269 Chicago . .. . less cases. The Phils, like wages, Boiton 829 403 St. Louis 435 .277 357 716 333 .265 New York . 448 813 414 .276 315 697 276 .2571 Pittsburgh ... President Truman is stiU in Pottsdam, conferring with Stalin have a ceiling over their heads, ChicUgo 479 840 415 .27S 304 692 275 .252 Brooklyn Washington 457 816 426 .274 and Churchill. The proceedings are entirely secret, with the press and not even an act of Congress Detroit 276 646 264 .246 Boston .... 403 850 371 .27! Cleveland 267 637 246 .243 New York . kept at a respectable distance and fed the most innocuous of hand­ can help theifi. 276 664 256 .24» St. Louis 296 659 273 .241 Cincinnati . 336 740 302 .244 258 664 227 .240 Philadelphia The Dodgers were somewhat Philadelphik outs about the luncheons . . . William Joyce, "Lord Haw Haw," under trial for treason in England, claims that he is an American citizen, prematurely counted out when LEADING BATTERS LEADING BATTERS born in Brooklyn. Trial has been postponed untih September to al­ they fell from first to third place. AB R PC rc AS R G low the i)irth records to be checked . . . Sam Pope Brewer, New Those who had picked them for 367 83 136 .371 Cuccihello, Chicago . .274 38 89 .325 Holmes, Boston sixth at the beginning of the sea­ 343 74 126 .367 York Times correspondent, charges that Marshal Tito is using strong Case, Washington . . .316 48 101 .320 Rosen, Brooklyn ..216 41 68 .315 Cavaretta, Chicago ..327 67 116 .355 arm metiiods to muzzle his opponents, and is branding anyone who son nodded their heads and said, Lake, Boston Olmo, Brooklyn ....341 48 116 .340 .312 52 93 . .298 Stef>hens, St. Louis 310 47 102 .329 criticizes him as a "fascist." Communist Party tactics are the same "I told you so." But anyone who Estalella. Phila. .. , .303 35 94 .310 Ott, New York all over . . Spain's Franco promised to restore the monarchy in the makes predictions about the un­ RUNS BATTED IN HUNS BATTED IN near future. The Spanish people, who have had more than their predictable Dodgers is sticking 81 54 Walker. Brooklyn share of trouble, are not at all enthusiastic . . . The "npn-fratemiza- his neck out. The Dodgers put R. Johnson, Boston 7) Etten, New York 53 Olmo, Brooklyn tion" policy of the U. S. Army in Germany has been revoked, and their spikes firmly into third York, 71 Detroit 45 Hobnes, Boston the GIs can now resume what they have been doing all along—step­ place and began making motions HOME-RUN HITTERS HOME-RUN HITTERS ping out with the German women . • . The Belgium cabinet seems to to climb out. They have just fin­ 16 have won the first round in its fight to keep King Leopold out of ished a succesrful western tour Stephcns, St. Louis '4 Hobnes, Boston 15 R. Johnson, Boston •' Lombard!, New York their country. Leopold says he won't abdicate, but he wori't attempt and are digging in; awaiting the Etten, Workman, Boston 19 New York o » to return to the country until the. people-decide whether they want invasion of the western clubs. It Hayes, Cleveland Lake, Boston ° should be fun, and might be de­ Cullenbine, Detroit » him. Damned sporting of him . . . Marshal Petain is on trial in cisive. Estalella, Philadelphia « " France for treason. Chief witnesses against hini so far have been Most interesting news for the Clift, Washington LEADING PITCHERS Daladier and Renaud, both ex-premiers, who have testified to Pe- Dodger fans is the return to ac­ LEADING PITCHERS tain's pro-Nazi activities even before France surrendered. Petain tion of their old pal and hero. G W L PC G W L PC 17 4 0 1.000 claims everything he did was for the Allied cause . . . The Soviet Babe Herman. Yep, that right— Ferriss, Boston 20 16 2 .889 Buker, Brooklyn Gables, Pittsburgh .... 11 1.000 4 the forty some odd year old vet­ Bemton, Detroit ]2 f } .889 Cooper, St. L.-Bost. ...18 9 .900 Union is beginning to reconvert to peacetime industry. The Russian eran was induced or seduced back Muncrief, St. Louia 5 1 .833 .778 7 Bowman, Cincinnati .,,10 Leonard, Washington ..17 I 3 .786 .769 Passeau, Chicago 20 10 workers have returned to the eight hour day, with no reduction of |from the west coast and si^^ Newhouser, Detroit ...22 14 6 .700 Wyse, .722 Chicago 20 13 Bevens, New York ....jj ' J .692 Strincevich, Pitts 9 .692 19 pay. Plans are being made to increase the output of the individual ^ to a contract. He is^eing used Gromek, Cleveland .••• 5 '' J .688 .667 12 Barrett, Bost-St. L. ...25 .667 Borowy. New York ....17 0 5 .667 10 workers. Stalin promises a bigger Soviet navy, saying tlje Russian strictly for pinch hitting pur- Christopher, Phila 2! jl 6 .647 Bnrkhardt. St. Louis ..21 11 .647 Cregg, Brooklyn 23 St. Louis 20 0 6 .625 .643 9 Mungo, New York ....17 people Want "a stiU stronger and mightier" navy . . . Otu- St^te De­ poses, and is doing pretty well, Jakucki. .625 Wolff, Washington 18 10 6 .625 5 with a home run to his credit. Pieretti, Washington ..23 9 6 .600 Hutchings, Boston ....30 .625 5 partment declares that the U. S. will insist on its rights to participate Grove. Chicago 9 9 6 .600 Erickson. Chicago .... 17 11 .611 At the Madison Square Garden O'Neill, Sewell, Pittsburgh ....23; Boston 4 6 4 .600 .600 9 on an equal basis when Allied arrangements for Polish elections are last Friday, Johnny Greco of Lee, Chicago 17 10 7 .588 Derringer, Chicago ... ,21 made. Somebody honest better count those ballots. Montreal got the unanimous de- - CURRENT EVENTS .. THE WAR Major League Baseball P iF« INTERNATIONAL »1. Ml.. �THE Page Twalve SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 27, 1945 BpjJiiVra —Unclaimed Wages— A. H. Bull Steamship Company Franklin, W., Jr 8.18 B Frankowski, Stanley 3.27 Bearher, J. C. 28.71 Fredriksen, A 5.20 Beadle, Harvey 573.31 Frohlich, Herbert 4.62 Beasley, Arthur 7.80 Frotton, James R 12.11 Beckles, Clarence 7.20 Fusco, Anthony 3.50 Bednar, Michael 11.09 7.07 Cardoso, Noer Bedtras, Edward .. 46.82 5J Dennis, Louis G 4.50 Crank, Ollie W. 2.22 Cardoso, Adelino A Behun^ Stephen J. 4.62 Gallaspy, James 1.50 DePompei, Anthony R 1.42 Crawley, Wm 7.11 4.08 Carl, Bert B Belles, John 4.98 Gallen, Edward 1.42 DeSantis, Francis 118.75 Cresta, Carmine 42.50 JI Carlson, Gustav Benion, Frank C. .. 28 67 Desjardins, Raymond 10.67 Crew, W. J Galvani, Louis 5.69 .75 Carlson, Roy N Bennett, Wm 23.00 Gantt, Alvin R 2.25 Devlin, James 2.25 Croke, Thomas 51.19 9.00 Carolan, J. C Bennington, Dean G .-. 2.84 Gapse, Basilio 4.50 Devlin, L. E 8.75 Cromie, Willy 35.96 Berry, Albert H 2.25 Carr, Ewell, Jr 7.91 Garcia, Felipe 5.69 Diapoules, Menelaos 3.50 Crothers, Richard 17.00 Berwick, Louis 26.75 Carrington, Lensey 2.87 Gardenhour, W. C 8.18 Diza, Vicente C 30.00 Cruz, E 75 Beyer, John J ^... 10.53 Carriveau, Reuben, Jr 10.27 Garrett, Wayne 2.00 Dickerson, Edward 14.53 Cruz, Esteban 23 Billings, John 0 3.55 Carroll, Bernard V 17.25 Garrison, Mortimer 9.62 Dickinson, Kenneth 71 Cruz, Pedro de la 10.33 Birkeland, Monroe 23.00 Carroll, John 9.50 Gawronski, Adalbert 10.18 DiFalco, Ronald 6.75 Cud worth, Perrin L 5.09 Black, Bernard 8.75 CarroU, Wm. 1.50 Gaylor, J. A 5.25 Dixon, Ben 14.26 Culberson, Robert C 8.46 Black, Leslie A — 20.68 Carter, Fougie 4.27 Gehlert, John E 9.00 Dixon, Henry 17.25 Cullinan, Edw. M. 1.73 Blanda, Joseph 3.00 Carter, Richard A 68.27 Gentry, John 1.42 Dixon, Louis 9.45 Cunningham, Leo 9.60 Blankenship, Carelton P. „ 8.53 Casey, Edward E 4.88 Gerie, Harry 5.25 Doak, Wm. J 5.67 Cushing, Geo. H. .. 28.55 Blankenship, Lionel 15.64 Cassidy, Edward 23.00 Gettings, 1 5.00 Dohms, Herman W 1.50 Czemeris, John — 2.25 3.50 Cassidy, Luke J Blanton, Ollie 6.75 Gibbs, Philip 8.75 Dominski, Floyd 1.42 Czombus, Steve .... 21.33 24.05 Cassidy, O. J Blanton, Thos. A Donoughue, Charles ......— 9.24 Gillette, Frederick S 8.25 117.59 Bloem, Alexander 34.87 Catanzaro, Arthur Domin, Francis 3.75 Gilliken, George C 69 1.50 3.50 Cates, James M Bloem, Alexander 47.56 Girlando, Joseph G 2.13 Doroba, Charles 17.25 Dall, Salleh .... 10.20 2.25 Catrone, John Bloom, Wm. R 3.50 Glendening, Gordon 2.84 Dougherty, Walter R 7.50 Dallia, J. Paul 27.82 1.42 Caucelo, Rodolfo Bodden, Martin 56.84 Godfrey, E .71 Dowling, Chas 14.93 Daley, Raymond 9.00 Bolauid, Lester 2.25 Cavanough, M 9.00 Goetz, Herman C 4.00 Dowling, John 6.97 Dames, Joseph A 6.75 Bolenala, Edward 38.42 Cepeda, Luis 5.00 Gomez, Jose 10.63 Doyle, F. A 2.00 Dann, Johp E 3.00 Boling, William 4.50 Chadburn, Wm 3.00 Gomez, Juan 42.36 Dressen, Francis 1.50 Dasher, Clifford A .71 Boll, Herman E 45.23 Chamberlain, George 118.75 Gonzalez, Franckco 18.00 DriscoU, Wm. P 42.65 DaSilva, Horacio .57 Bonnell, Wm. H 386.14 Chamberlain, Herbert 5.00 Gonzalez, Luis 4.50 Duarte, Ananias, Jr 2.25 Davenport, Joseph 14.08 Bora, Alexander 2.25 Chamberlain, Stanley P. .. 4.50 Davenport, Percy 2.25 Gonzales, N 3.75 Dudley, Knolley 2.23 Borgialli, Diminic 8.64 Chancey, E 2.25 Goode, George K. .. 4.38 Dunbaugh, Allan J 15.61 Davidson, Charles 8.53 Borlang, Sjur 4.00 Christy, Paul 17.85 Goodman, Bernard 114.47 Dupree, Mac P 3.72 Davis, Floyd, Jr .87 Boteler, Sumner 25.11 Chase, Theron 3.75 Goodwin, Archie A. 2.25 Dwyer, Maurice J. 22.75 Davis, Chas., Jr 1.42 Boughton, Lorin 10.15 Chasseran, H. 0 29.(;0 Dyer, Edgar 4.50 Goodwin, Ernest E. 4.95 Davis, Cleo C 4.50 Bouquet, Jules J 56.15 Chieftain, Paul E 67.15 16.09 Davis, Edward E Gordon, Samuel 70.00 Bowden, W. J 34.84 Chmelowsky, Leo L 5.75 3.75 Davis, George W. 3.50 Bowman, Clyde L 45.40 Chrapczynskr, Ladislaus .... 2.83 Gorham, Cleopias 3.42 Eaton, Clifton 10.27 Davis, James D Gorman, Richard 8.42 Boyce, C. W 2.84 Christoferson, Walter E. 2.25 26.08 Eaton, John 11.32 Day, Roy Gormley, A. J 5.00 Boyer, Leroy A 5.69 Christen, George 33.77 6.69 Edson, Bert, Jr 21.33 Dean, Harry T Gotham, John 5.51 Boyle, John J 113.05 Chrysna, Albert J .... 23.50 13.48 Edwards, Mortimer J 4.88 DeFretes, R Goven, Adrian J 16.16 Boyle, Bernard 6.25 Cimorelli, Clement Edwards, Wm ... 8.53 11.25 23.00 DeJesus, G Graham, Chas. F. 4.62 Bozard, Marvin 28.44 Clark, Bernard A . 20.53 5.85 Ehrmann, G. W. .71 DeJesus, Guillermo Graham, Samuel G 2.13 Bradley, Alphonso S 117.50 Clark, Edward B 1.42 10.50 Elias, Pedro delu Cruz ... 118.75 Delaney, Patrick Grams, John J 4.25 Bradley, Frank 8.06 Clark, Kalinoff ... 8.75 57 Elicerio, Ignacio 1.50 Delvalle, Pedro Grant, Billie 5.60 Bradshaw, Chas C 4.27 Clark, Raymond Ellington, Lee B .. 269.44 2.13 Grant, Donald W. 6.75 Brady, John 9.63 Clemens, A.- C Elliott, G. W 18.72 4.25 Grant, Edward 13.19 Braid, George 10.28 Clements, Luis Ellis, Leslie E 3.55 11.38 Grant, James W 2.00 Bray, John B 3.55 Clifford, Kenneth E Emerson, D. H ... 43.80 33.77 Grant, Wellington 18.00 Brazil, George 2.79 Clish, Arthur Emery, Eugene H 17.66 21.59 SS OREMAR Grayson, Robert 27.10 Briant, Louis 1.50 Coker, Gibson H Engelhardt, A 6.75 10.66 Greene, Frank 8.50 J. Sakers, 9 hrs; Halloway, 5 Brigman, B. R 43.24 Coleman, M. Eringis, Victor 5.58 . 2.25 Griffin, Clifford 12.68 hrs; Gongalez, 10 hrs; Ester, 23 Brindise, William J 3.00 Coleman, Robert A Erney, Alfred R 2.25 6.00 Griffin, Ewing W 2.53 Britt, Bruxy 1.50 Collados, Jose 2.25 65.94 hrs; Howe,' 15 hrs. Collectable at Escobar, Jose Grimes, Berry 2.25 . . 56.88 Brock, Robert M 33.05 Collins, Morris L ,... 5.25 the Calmar SS Company office in Escubio, Fortunio M. Grover, Cobler 4.25 Essington, Lavern D. 6.75 Brown, Kenneth ' 1.34 Como, Peter 87 New York. Grohulski, Wladislaw 3.75 Esterling, Clyde W XXX . 11.38 Brown, Russell D 2.25 Conwav, Daniel J 15.22 Guerra, Jesus 5.00 SS LORING Evanchik, Joseph 14.22 Bryant, Roilo H 11.03 Conway, James 14.39 Guerra, Jose 2.25 These men, who paid off in Evans, Albert C ... 8.89 Bryant, Vernon E 4.27 Cooper, James 1.42 Guzman, Antonio 5.75 ... 2.25 Buckland, Gordon 71 Cooper, Michael 3.12 Norfolk have the following Everett, Moncre I 549.02 Buckley, James W ,.. 2.16 Corbett, Ed. P. ... 2 25 amounts due them: B. Ricketts, Eversley, Lambert A. Buffington, Arthyr 2.13 Corbett, Wm. C 8.53 $60.93; R. Rollins, $60.93; J. Free­ Bullock, James 4.50 Corbishley, Chas 1.50 men, $30.64; C. Manning, $28.23; 4.38 NEW YORK BuHock, James ll-09,Cornett, Clyde C 42.66 S. Bell, $1.37. Collect by writing Faircloth, Harold 61 Beaver St. to Eastern in Boston. Falk, Karl BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ava. 4.27 Bumpus, Isaac M 3.55 Countryman, Eugene S. .... 33.77 14 North Gay SU t t a. Fall, Harold K Burdge, Gilbert R 113.76 3.50 BALTIMORE PHILADELPHIA 6 North Sth St. SS J. BLAINE Burgess, Willard E 4.00 Faulds, Harold, Jr. 2.58 NORFOLK 25 Commercial PI. W. Gordon can collect $39.60 by Faulkner, Wm Burgess, Paul 23.50 332.78 NEW ORLEANS 39O Chartres St. writing to Eastern in Boston. Feliciano, Angelo Burke, E. B 118.75 31.61 CHARLESTON 68 Society St. SAVANNAH 220 Eaat Bay St. Ferger, Karl P Burke, John S 9.00 XXX 23.00 M. A. DUNHAM and A. J. Dean 842 Zack St. SS ALCOA MASTER Burke, Raymond C 6.04 Ferguson, John H 2.25 TAMPA JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. All hands who were on board . who were on the Cranston VicFernandez, Stanley Burke, Richard E 3.75 40.71 MO®" 7 St. Michael St. 5.83i^°''y March 10, 1945, contact during the buzz bomb attacks in Ferrari, Gino Butler, Wm ... 1098 SAN JUAN, P. R 48 Ponce de Leon 30SVI 22nd St. . . 19.61 GALVESTON Buydos, George P 12.11 Benjamin B. Sterling at 42 Broad­ Antwerp have an attack bonus of Ferrel, Paul 6606 Canal St. 3.75 HOUSTON Buzon, Theodore L 2.25 way concerning an accident $125 coming. Collect at Alcoa, 17 Fer^fy, Francis RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St. Battery PL, New York. which occurred at that time. Filker,' Boris 2.85 SAN FRANCISCO 89 Clay St. Finnegan, Thomas J. % IS, XXX 2.25 SEATTLE 86 Senecc St Cabrera, Angel 6.59 Holder of Receipt No. A6607 SS OREMAR Fisher, Walter. F .... 4.00 PORTLAND Ill w. Burniide St. Calesa, Joseph 27.73 see Charles Simmons, Patrolman Extra meal money, an even Fitzpatrick, Daniel F. .. . 6.40 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Calicchio, Dominic A 25.04 at the New York Hall. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. split flve ways for 760 meals, are Fleming, O BUFFALO .... I 10 Exchanae St CaUis, Willie K 6.00 due the following: McTurner, Flynn, John X is, % CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Arm. Camara, Arthur J 9.76 Chief Steward; Brown, Chief Forbes, Alfred .... 6.75 SO. CHICAGO .. 9137 So. Houston Ave. EDWIN L. GREEN Campbell, John 85 Cook; Edwards, 2nd Cook; Nor- Forgette, Simon H. .... 6.00 CLEVELAND .... 1014 E. St. Clair St. Your retiring card is being held fleet, 3rd Cook; Jackson, Mess- Forrest, Vernon Lee Campbell, Morris L 17.25 1038 Third St. .. , 3.00 DETROIT DULUTH 531 W. Mlchlfan St. Canney, Everette, Jr 2.88 at the headquarters office in New man. Collect at Calmar, 44 White­ Fortin, Geo. A .... 4.27 VICTORIA, B. f. .... 602 Boufhton St. Carawan, W. ~F. 10.53 York on the 6th floor. hall St., New York. Fowler, Samuel .... 6.77 VANCOUVER, B.C.. 144 W. Haetln.. SI. MONEY DUE SlU HALLS PERSONALS c. I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 27, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VII, No. 30 Description An account of the resource WEISBERGER TO I.L.O. LONDON CONFERENCE; SPEAKS FOR ALL AMERICAN MERCHANT SEAMEN RANK AND FILE DELEGATE GETS THE OLD HEAVE-HO BY NMU CONVENTION NEW LOG FEATURE "WEEKLY REVIEW" SIU MAN IN BATTLE OF BATAAN WSA FEARS TEXAS SHIPPING DROP SHIP CASUALTIES IN THE ATLANTIC VINSON SUPPORTS AFL MOVE TO RELAX WAGE FREEZE NOW NOTES FROM SIU'S WANDERING STEWARD SIU FISHERMAN ESTABLISH A MONTHLY UNION MAGAZINE WILLIAM R. DAVIE RIGHT IN THICK OF OKINAWA FIGHTING MATE PAYS SHIP'S EXPENSES OUT OF HIS OWN POCKET SERIOUS ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVERTED BY SS MESA VERDE BLACK SEA IS SAILORS' HEAVEN DUTCH THREAT IS ON THE HOUSE SS J. DINLAND PATROLMAN RESTORES TOASTER TO CREW FARCE AND TRAGEDY ON CALDWELL SAD TALE TURNS TO GOOD DEAL COMMISSARS AND CHISELLING SHIPOWNERS IRK UNION MATE RIGHTS OF MEMBERS WHILE IN U.S. ARMY NMU TURNS ON MEN WHO BUILT IT DELEGATES' DUTIES HAILS DISAPPEARANCE OF SIU SECTIONALISM SHIPOWNERS PREPARING FOR POSTWAR DRIVE ON UNIONS LAWS PROTECT UNORGANIZED MEN WHO WANT TO JOIN RECENT STRIKES WIN FOR UNIONS IN MOST CASES, SURVEY SHOWS PERIOD OF LABOR UNREST NO "PICKETLINE" FOR BALTIMORE SOME BEEFS HAVE TIME LIMIT EARLY UNION BUILDERS' RECORD IS LAUDED WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HIT MOBILE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07-27-1945 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1945 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fa84eebc0423c295604b79139566f7df.pdf 2677d16935a7f75160c9ba8cafe5a604 PDF Text Text ma  Signs  bnproved Contract  And Apees To Tncation Plon  A  memorandum  agreement  guaranteeing  men  of  the Cities Service fleet  the same conditions and  benefits  in  effect on other  SlU­contracted  tankers  was signed on July 20 following a series of intensive  bargaining  discussions.  A somewhat warmer relationship between com­ pany and  Union in recent  days, plus a pointed  ver­ bal  attack  from  labor  groups  critical  of  the  com­ pany  for  its  stiff­necked  attitude,  paved  the  way,  Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf  District, Seafarers International Union of  NA  for  agreement  on  the half­dozen  thorny  issues.  Under  terms  of  the agreement  the  Marine  Di­ NEW  YORK,  N.  y.. FRIDAY.  JULY  27.  1951  No. 15  VOL.  XIII  130  Seafarers  Cut  Up  $150^000  CS  Melan  The  big  payoff  for  130'  former  Cities Service  seamen  who  were  awarded  $150,000  in  payment  for  unfair  labor  practices  by  the  company  All This  And  SIU.  Too!  'vision  agrees  to the  SIU  Va­ cation  Plan  that  'the  SIU  had  won  from its other  con­ tracted  operators on  June  1.  The  company  wiU  make  its  pay­ ment  to  the  Plan  retroactive  to  June  1>  The  agreement  goes  in­ to  effect  three  days  after  it  h^  been  received  by  the fleet's  Skip­ pers or,  at  latest, by  August 10th.  In  addition,  the  new  agree­ ment  provides  for  an  increase  in  the stewards department  man­ ning  scale  aboard  Cities  Service  tankers,  with  one  Messman  be­ ing  added  to  each  ship.  Other  working conditions  were adjusted  to  bring  the  ships  in  line  with  the  remainder  of  the  SIU fleet.  The  switch  in  relations  came  suddenly,  as  only  two  weeks  ago  sections  of  organized  labor  hav­ ing  relations  with  the  company  were  showing  grave  concern  over  the  company's  high­handed  attitude  toward  the  union.  The  labor  groups,  which  have  been  watcliing  closely  the  SIU­ Cities  Service  rift,  were  reported  to  have  protested  strongly  the  (Continued  on  Page  2)  has  begun.  Payments  to  in­ dividuals  range  from  $14  to  $4,306.  The first  checks  were  handed  out  in  the  offices  of  the  National  Labor  Relations  Board  in  New  York  on  July  12,  when fiye  Seafarers  were  on  hand  to  receive  their  checks  from  Regional  Director. Charles.  M.  Douds.  The  presentation  of  the  checks  ends  one, phase  of  the  long  fight  the  Sn> waged  against  the  com­ • pany  to' clear  up  unfair  labor  practice  charges  arising  out  of  Smiling  broadly, the  first  five Seafarers  to receive  their  payments  display  checks  distributed  the SIU's  organizing drive  among  to  them  by  Charles  M.  Douds  (left).  Regional  Director of  the New  York  office of  the  NLRB. The  the  company's  16  tankers.  Other  Seafarers  are. left  to  right:  James  McDevitt.  $1,412; • .Alfred  Kasaitis.  $1,974;  Steve  Wartelsky,  unfair  lat^jf  practices  charges  $1,755;  Rudolph  Mature.  $2,182.  and  John  S.  Cross.  $2,189.  are  still  Ending.  All of  the men  awarded  money  had  been  fired  for  union  activity  or  not  hired  because  of  union  .membership,  .  (Turn  to  page  five  for  a  page  of  pictures  .of  some  of  these  victorious  Seafarers.)  .  Their  charges  against  the com­ pany  had  been  found  valid  by  the  NLEB,  and  backed  up  by  an  order,  of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Appeals.  The  130  men  to  receive  money  were  among  the  150  Seafarers  who filed  their^charges  in  one  group  and  became  part  of  the  settlement  stipulation  agreed  to  by  the  company,  the  SIU  and  the  NLRB  on  July  12,  1950,  wheii  hearings  by  the  NLRB  disclosed  that  the  company  was  conducting  a  vicious  anti­union  campaign  against  the  SIU  ^d  the  men  aboard  its  ships.  At  the  hearings  it  was  brought  out  by  SIU  witnesses  that  the  company  was  resorting  to  the  use  of  intimidation,  mass firing,  Typical  award  check:  this  one  to  Joseph  Falasca  gives  his  net  after  taxes  on  award  of  $1,478.  the  use  of  professional  labor  spies  and  a  company­sponsored  union  to  squash  any  attenipt  of  the  men  to  be  represented  by  the  SIU.  The fifteen­year  battle  over  The  move  came  on  July  7  labelled  the  new  Bridges'  move  strike  ."a  cover­up  to  attempt  As.the  hearings  were  entering  the  West  Coast  steamschooners  when  the ILWU struck  the Olsen  as  "a  strike  against  the  SUP."  to  put  pressure  on  the  operators,  the third  day  the company  threw  flared  up  again  last  week  when  Steamship  Company,  demanding  The  tie­up  of  the  company's  to  give  away  aU  the  schooner  in  the  towel  and  agreed  to  stop  Harry  . Bridges'  longshoremen's  higher  pay  for  tlie  longshoremen  vessels  was  preceeded  ten  work  to  the  longshoremen's  un­ its  terroristic  campaign  against  union  struck  against  a  steam­ and  larger  contributions  to  the  days  by  the  filing  by  the  ILWU  ion. As  a matter  of  fact," Lunde­ the  SIU  and  Cities  Service  sea­ schooner  company  in  an  attenipt  Union's  pension fund  than agreed  for  an  NLRB  election,  in  an  at­ berg  stated,  "we  have  been  offi­ mem  to  unseat  tho  SUP  crews  &qm  upon  with  the  steamship  ope­ tempt  to  have  the  board  give  cially  informed  that  if  the  ­  , The  company  agreed  to  abol­ jobs  they  have  held  contracts  gjators in the  Pacific Maritime As­ the  ILWU  representation  for  all  schooner  operators,  such  as  Olr  workers  handling  cargo  on  the  sen, give you  (ILWU) all  the car­ ish  the  company  union,  get  rid  for  over  65  years.  SUP  crews  sociation.  of  its  spy  set­up  and  pay  the  have  always  worked  cargo  on  ' In  a  scathing  denouncement  of  steamschooners,  which,  of  course,  go  work  on  the  steamsduxmers,  men fired  a sum  c#  $150,000.  Six  these  ships  unci it  their  contracts  the  ILWU,  Harry  Lundeberg,  would  be  the SUP  men  aboard.  your  phony  demands  would  be  ^  Secretary­Treasurer  of  the  SUP,  The  SUP  chief  called  the  withdrawn."  (Continued  on  Page  4)  ^  with  these  companies.  The  High  Cost  Of  Union­Bustin.g  Bridges  Again  Tries  To  Raid  SUP  Steamschooggr  Jobs  �ifw;,­';, i  / :  Page  Two  THE  S  E  A F  AH  E  R  S  LOG  Friday.  July  27.  1851  SEAFARERS  LOG  Published  Every  Other  Week by  the  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA  Atlantic and  Gulf  District  Affiliated  with  the  American  Federation  of  Labor  At  51  Beaver  Street,  New  York  4; N. Y.  HAnover  2­2784  Keentered  as  second  class  matter  August  2,  1949,  at  the  Post  Office  in  New  York,  N.Y.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.'"  m.  >  ~  267  As  MEBA  Sows  If  anyone  is  handing  out  medals  for  sheer  gall,  one  should  be  presented  to  the  Marine  Engineers  Beneficial  Association.  The  citation  accompanying  the  medal  should  read:  "For  conspicuous  gallantry  in  the  cause  of  anti­ nnionism"  and  for  adherance  to  a  policy  of  "we  help  bust  your  beefs,  but  please  help  us  in ours.  The  MEBA  has  Well  earned  this  award  by  its  actions  over  the  years.  For  example  only  during  this  past  month  it did  everything  in  its  power  to  deliver  SIU  affiliates  in­ to the hands  of  the  enemy—and  then coyly  asked  the  SIU  for  support  in  a  beef  of  its  own.  The  facts  in  the  case  are  these:  Early  this  month  the  Bering  Sea  Fishermen's  Union  .won a  bitter  3 3­day strike  which gained  it  union recogni­ tion,  higher  wages  and  an  employer­paid  welfare  plan.  [The  organization  is  an  affiliate  of  the  SIU.  During  the  course  of  the fishermen'^  strike,  the  SIU  and SUP  did  everything  to aid  the  strikers in  their  battle;  the  MEBA,  however,  furnished  steam  on  ships  in  Alaskan  jvater?  and  acted,  as  strikebreakers.  Later  this  month  the  ILWU  launched  another  in  S  long  series  of  its  raids  on  the  steamschooner  jobs  held  J  by  the  SUP  isince  the  ships  went  into  service  over  60  I  •  years  ago,' Despite  repeatedly  being  set  back  in  their  at­ In  an  effort  to find  some  com­  extremely  anxiotis  to  have  the  (Continued  /rom  fnge  1)  I i'.:  Il;'­ tempts  to  take  over  these  jobs,  the  ILWU  tied  the  ships  company's failure  to deal squ^e­ mon  ground,  the  SIU  Negotiat­ new  agreement  observed  fully  I IK  y  with  issues  affecting  the  SIU,  ing  Committee  went  into  discus­ by  both  the  licensed  and  ­unli­ jip.  The  MEBA  promptly  deserted  the  ships.  and  were  beginning  to  question  sions  with  the  company's  Marine  censed  personnel  aboard  the  The  two  cases  clearly  show  that  the  MEBA's  actions I  among  t^iemselves  the  status  of  Division  early  last  week  and  company's  vessels.  All,  hands  ...  .  .  are  prompted  not  by  the  prmciples  of  umomsm,  but  by  their  own  heretofore  smdbth  re­ after  extensive  —  almost  mara­ are  urged" to  cooperate  in  put­ thon—sessions  an agreement  was  ting  the  provisions  into  effect  as'  the  personal  prejudices  it  has  against  the  SIU  and  its  lations  with  the  company,  reached  which  was  satisfactory  quickly  and  as  smooth^ as­ pos­^  Among  these  were  the  Lake  a^iliates.  to  the  Union  committee.  Bible."  ^  Charles  AFL  Central  Labor  Un­ The  MEBA,  however,  now finds  itself  involved  in  a  ion,  the  Lake  Charles  Building  Signing  for  the  Union  were  SPED  TO  SHIPS  beef  with  the  Isthmian  Steamship  Company  and  has  and  Construction  Trades  Coun­ Paul  HaU,  Morris  Welsberger  requested  our  aid.  %  cil,  and  the  Lake  Chta<les  Metal  In an announcement  dispatched  and  Robert  Matthews­ to all  Cities Service  ships,  signed  Signing  for  the  company  was  The  MEBA  ^as  appealing  to  the  traditional  SIU  Trades  Council.  jointly  by.  the  company  and  the  Weldon  Monson,  the  Marine  Di­ The  agreement  reached  this  policy  of  supporting  other  unions  in  beefs,  and  assumed  week  between  the  SIU  and  the  SIU,  the  new  terms  of  the  con­ vision's  Director  of  IndustridT  that  a  knife  or  two  in  the  SIU's  back  shouldn't  beget  company  cover  the  points  over  tract  were  outlined  specifically  Relations.  any  hard  feelings.  which  the  Lake  Charles  organi­ and  included  a  statement:  "Both  The  text  of  the  memorandum  the  Union  and  the  company  are  agreement follows:  The SIU  is not  buying any  of  it. SIU  President  Lun­ zations  expressed  concern.  deberg  has  notified  the  MEBA  that,  under  the  circum­ • tances that  have  developed,  it  is  impossible  for  the  SIU  to adhere  to the  request  for support.  4.  Butterworthing  and  Washing  Tanks  Lundeberg  informed  the  MEBA  that  support  on  the  This  Memorandum  Agreement  signed  in  The  Company  agrees  to  pay  overtime  for  connection  with  the Agreement  between the  part  of  maritime  unions  should  be  mutual.  "If  you  walk  men  engaged  in  shifting  butterworth  ma­ ]up  the  street  together,  you  walk  back  down  the  same  parties hereto  dated September  22,  1950.  The  Seafarers  International  Union  of  chines  or  washing  tanks  from  the  deck  jway,"  he  said.  North  America,  Atlantic  and  Gulf  District,  while  on  their  watch  on  deck  between  8  The  MEBA  is  now  reaping  the  crop  it  sowed.  and  Cities Service  Oil Company  of  Pennsyl­ AM  and  5  PM  Monday  through  Friday.  vania, Marine  Division, herein a^r referred  5.. Extension  of  Termination  Date  —  The  to  respectively  as  the  "Union"  and  the  Union  and  the  Company  agree  that  all  the  "Company"  hereby  mutually  agree  as  fol­ terms  of  the  Union's  contracts  now  in  effect  A  demonstration  of  inter­union  cooperation  that  lows:  between  the  parties  in  addition  to  the  could  well  bear  study  by  the  MEBA  (see above)  was  that  given  the  SIU  by  a  group  of  Lake  Charles,  Louisiana,  I.  Vacation  Plan  —  The  Company  andT  amendments  herein  agreed  upon,  shall  extended  to  and  including  September  20,  labor  groups  which  helped  culminate  in  the  SIU's  the Union  hereby agree to all the terms  and  1952.  recently  signed  memorandum  agreement  with  Cities  conditions  contained  in  the  Agreement  and  Declaration  of  Seafarers'  Vacation  Plan.  6.  Effective  Date  —  Except  for  paragraph  Service.  The  Lake  Charles  AFL  Central  Labor  Union,  the  2.  Amendment  of  Manning  Scale  —  Sec­ 1  of  this  Memorandum  of  Agreement,  aljL  Lake  Charles  Building  and  Construction  Trades  Council  tion  42,  Article  IV  of  the  Agreement  be­ jconditions  and  provisions  contained  herein  iand  the Lake  Charles Metal  Trades  Council  recently made  tween  the  Company  and  the  Union  dated  shall  take  effect  on  the  third  day  after  re^  known  a  protest  of  the  company's  failure  to  appreciably  September  22,  1950,  is  Hereby  amended  so  ceipt  of  copies  of  this  Agreement  by  the  ichange  its attitude  toward  the SIU  after making promises  that  the  manning  scale  is  increased  by  the  Masters  of  the  vessels  of  the  Company  but  a Senate  labor subcommittee  to bring about  harmonious  addition,  on  each  vessel  affectedj  of  one  in  any  event  not  later  than  August  IQ,19511  jpelations.  Messman;  7.  The  contents  of  the  provisions  herein  We eKtead  to' diese  ttmonists our  li^artfelt :g   ratitude;  31 Eivo­ PM' to­Eight AM ovortUno In­port  shall  govern  in  the  event  of  any.  conflict  wtth  ' the  prd^  of  the;  putetanding  iuad .go  on record­rq  extend  them  reciprocal  aM­should^  The Company  agrees te  thei  Uhicai  and^^  sdiey ever find  dbenxselves In rxeed  ofisuppbrtw  ^  v  aiL aufhdrized work  T»ei^imiie4  in =^p^  Mdhday:rihi!ottfih­''­Cpinp«r>y;lh»fl|fect^  •  • '  Umcm  lOSlU'  •   1  ^tch phrise.  Cities  Senke  S^es  Improved  Contract  Text  Of  Memorandum  Agreement  Real  Labor  Solidarity  '• 'm  �Friday, July 27.  1951  Shipping  Dips  For  Savannah  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  On'SiU Picketline In Alaska  Page  Thraa  Go  On  Down  To  Port  Daltimore  And  Got  Shipped  Out  In A  Hurry  By  E.  B.  TILLEY  By  EARL  SHEPPARD  SAVANNAH,  July  19 —With  the  Southwave  (South  Atlantic)  BALTIMORE,  July  21  —  So  the  Anniston  Victory  (South  At­ our only  payoff  during  the recent  you'd  like  to  know  ^ow  ship­ lantic).  days,  this  port  is  not  sharing  the  ping  is  in  Baltimore?  Well,  just  The  in­transit  visitors  were  boom  being  enjoyed  by  other  show  your  face  in  this Hall,  with  the  Hurricane  and  Gateway  City  SIU  Branches.  your  papers  in  your  hand,  and  (Waterman);  Carolyn,  Rosario  Besides  the. Southwave,  our  you'll  be  out  before  you  know  and  Angelina  (Bull);  Alcoa  Pil­ only  other  visitors  were  two  in­ what's  happening—just  about  the  grim,  and  the  Robin  Doncaster  transits:  the  Southern  States  faste|t  turnabout  on  record.  and  Robin  Locksley  (Seas).  This  (Southern  Trading)  and  Monroe  Thirteen  ships  paid  off  Here  marked  quite  a  decline  in  the  (Bull).  They  were  taken  care  of  (in  addition  to  three  Waterman  in­transit  ships,  as  this  port  gen­ and  isent  on  their  way.  ships,  the  Lafayette,  Wild  Ran­ erally  has  from  twenty  to  thirty  We've  got  six  oldtimers  on  the  ger  and  Jeff  Davis,  that  were  ships  calling  here.  beach  who  aren't 'a  bit  bothered  on  port  payroll)  and  fourteen  by  the  slow  shipping.  They're  signed  on, while  eight ships  came  However,  this  is  not  to  be  Charlie  Schuck,  William  Morris,  in  in­transit  during  the  two­ taken  as  a  sign  of  bad  shipping,  as  the  next  two  weeks  shape  up  Walter  Stoll,  Harry  Henze,  M.  week  period  that  just  ended.  P. Linsky  and  M.  Kavanaugh.  On  the  payoff  list  were  Steel­ as  busy  ones,  and  shipping  looks  They  tell  me  that  they  have  ore,  Feltore,­  Oremar,  Chilore  exceptionally  good.  heard  that  Seatrain  will  start  and  Bethore  (Ore);  Government  All  beefs  that  came  up  aboard  running* into  Savannah  in  Sep­ Camp  and  Chiwawa  (Cities  Ser­ the  above  ships  were  squared  tember,  and  they  intend  to  be  vice);  E.  A.  Burnett  (Isthmian);  away,  and  there is nothing  hang­ around  wh§n  the  jobs  come  up.  Julesburg  (Terminal  Tankers);  ing fire.  We  believe  in  settling  Those  boys  have  perseverence,  Mae  (Bull);  Western  Rancher  beefs  at  the  payoff—except,  of  but  something  tells  me  that  (Western  Navigation);  Lucile  course,  where  there  is  an  ob­ they'll  get  impatient  and  grab  a  Bloomfield—formerly  the Edward  vious  need  for  clarification  of  fast  one  before  that  day  comes.  L.  Grant  (Bloomfield)  and  the  the  contract,  which  is  sent  on  to  Headquarters.  There  'was  no  meeting  held  Bienville  (Waterman).  here  this  week,  but  we  did  hold  Signing  on  were  the  Steelore,  This  port  is  rapidly  building  h  special  meeting  to  give  the  Oremar,  Chilore  and  Bethore;  up  a  reputation  for  being  sure  Two  Eskimo  women,  pickets  of  the  Bristol  Bay  Cannery  Government Camp  and Chiwawa;  death  on  performers  and  gas­ men  of  the  Southwave  jm  op­ Workers  Union,  walk  their  bleak  posts  on  the  lonely  Alaskan  E.  A.  Burnett  and  Sted  Artisan  hounds.  The  membership  here  portunity  to  vote' on  the  consti­ Coast  in  the  strike  which  brought  them  and  the  Bering  Sea  (Isthmian);  Bienville,  Lafayette,  wiU  not  tolerate ahy  actions  that  tutional  amendment  and ­dues  is­ Fishermen's  Union  victory  early  this  month.  The  Unions  have  Wild  Ranger  and  Jeff  Davis;  W.  wiU  jeopardize  the  Union  and  sue.  now  afiBliated  with  the SIU.  From  the  conversation  it  ap­ E.  Downing  (State  Fuel),  and  the  great  gains  we  have  made  in  the  last  few  years.  Shipping  pears  that  the  crew  is  100  per­ may  be  damned  good,  and  the  cent  in  favor  of  the  changes.  need  for  men  great,  but  we  will  •  On  the outside  we are still  giv­ absolutely  not  tolerate  obvious  ing  the Laundry  Workers a  hand  By  GAL  TANNER  In­transit  came  the  Wanda  Frank  Drozak,  Jimmie  Moore,  performers.  in  their  strike  against  the  New  MOBILE,  July  19—Two  un­ (Epiphany  Tankers);  Alcoa  Pa­ Charlie  Spencer  and  Charles  BaUoting  on  the  proposed  con­ E&W  Laundry.  Inside  the  build­ stitutional  changes  is  going  on  ing  we  have fixed  up  the  base­ ions  in  this  neck  of  the  woods  triot;  the Hastings,  Chicasaw  and  Stringfellow.  Drozak,  by  the  way,  would  at a good  pace. By  the time that  ment  and  have  installed  a  pool  came  through  with  victories  in  Warhawk  (Waterman).  recent  days.  Here  in  this  city  Scheduled  for  payoffs  in  the  like  to  get  himself  on  record  as I voting  ends, more  than 500  votes  table.  •   We  intend  to  have  a  few shots  the  AFL  Teamsters,  who  had  next  two  weeks  are  six  offshore  befng  mighty  pleased  about  the  should  have  been  cast  in  this  port.  Prom  what  the  member­ of  the new facilities for  the mem­ been  out  a  month,  settled  their  ships  and  four  coastwise  vessels,  Vacation  Plan.  beef  with  the Coca  Cola  bottling  which  is  okay  with  us.  "Now I  won't lose  my  vacation  ship  is  saying,  the  resolution  bership's  off  moments  and  will  isend  them  to  the  LOG  for  pub­ company  to  the  satisfaction  of  170  members  attended  the  benefits  if  I  move  from  ship  to, should  carry  by  a  good  p»cen­ their' membership.  meeting  last  night,  which  con­ ship,"  says  Frank.  "And  when  *sge.  lication.  And  our Seafarers­affiliate,  the  curred  in  the  Secretary­Trea­ I  sp*end  some  time  ashore  with  The  MEBA  in  this  port  has  Gulf  Coast  Shrimpers  and  Oys­ surer's financial  reports  and  my  wife and  family  I'll still have  asked,  our  cooperation  in  their  termen's  Association,  threw  pic­ Headquarters report  to  the  mem­ some  cabbage  coming  to  me  to  beef  with  Isthmian,  and  we  told  them  that  we'd  give  them  the  ketlines  around  sea  food  places  bership,  and  accepted  the  min­ help  pay  the  freight.  in  Pacagoula;  Mississippi,  to keep  utes  of  those  Branches  holding  "Raising  the  death  benefit  by  same  kind  of  support  that  they  scab shrimpers,  who  were  under­ meetings. Nothing  much else  took  the  Welfare  Plan  to  $l,5O0  is  have  always  given  us.  selling  the local  union  men, from  place,  which,  I  guess,  can  be  something  else  to  cheer  about.  In  the  recent  strike  of  the  unloading  their  catch.  bTamed  on  the  heat.  Now,  if  anything  should  happen  Bering  Sea  Fishermen's  Union,  By  RAY  WHITE  Only  three  outfits  were  invol­ Among  the  oldtimers  who  are  to  me,  I  know  my  family  won't  an  SIU  affiliate  in  Alaska,  the  TAMPA,  July  20—Better  than  ved  and  two  of  them  quickly  with  us  here  are  Red  Turner,  be  left  high  and  dry  at  a  time  MEBA  Engineers  disregarded  half  a  dozen  in­transit  ships,  swung  into  line,  promising  to  when  they  would  need  it  most.  the  picketlines  and  furnished  plus  a  payoff,  kept  this  port  buy  shrimp  at  prices  negotiated  Something  like  that • 4ielps  take  steam.  humming  along  for  another  two­ with  the  union  and  to  use  only  In  the  current  strike  that  the  pressure  off  a  guy."  'week ' period.  We  paid  off  and  union  men  on  their  boats.  The  Harry  Bridges  is  pulling  against  signed  on  the  Warrior  (Water­ third  concern,  a  real  die­hard  liilP  Frank  is  all  for  the  proposed  the  Olson  Company  to  try  to  man)  and  found  her  to  be  no  outfit,  said  it  would  move  out  dues  increase.  force  the  company  to  turn  over  trouble  at  all.  the  Sailor's  work  to  the  long­ "It's  a  well­known  fact  that  of  the  state.  On  all  the  other  in­transits,  Brother  Erwin  Bosarge,  presi­ PPia  you  have  to  spend  a  dollar  to  shoremen,  the  Engineers  are  _  beefs  were  not  to  be  found,  ex­ dent  of  the  Mobile  Bay Sea  Food  iiiiii  make  a  dollar.  And  I  can't  backing  Bridges  and  walked  off  cept  for  the  Chickasaw,  which  Union,  announced  from  union  think  of  a  better  way  to  spend  the  ships.  had  a  few  overtime  beefs  con­ headquarters  in  Bayou  la  Batre,  it,  for  as  long  as  the  SIU  is  There  wasn't  much  business  cerning  men  paying  off.  All  were  that  a  strike  was  "narrowly  es­ .financially  healthy  I  will  have  a  transacted  at  the  last  member­ cleared, up  and  the  ships  went  caped"  there.  He  said  that  if  ship  meeting.  The  Secretary­ healthy  take­home  pay."  on  their  merry  ways.  non­union  outsiders  came  in  and  Which  seems  to  tie­up  with  Treasurer's financial  reports  and  ­The  in­transits  were,  beside  tried  to  undersell  union  prices,  the  sentiments  of  most  of  the  Headquarters report  to the  mem­ ­the  Chickasaw,  the  Jeff  Davis,  "we'll  call  in  all  oiu­  boats  and  members  I  have  spoken  to  down  bership  were  read  and  concurred  .' Gateway  City  and  Fairland  (Wa­ picket  any plants  that  deal  with  in.  Minutes  from  other  Branches  here.  terman);  Southern  States  (Sou­ such  non­union  price­slashers."  Currently  in  the  local  Public  holding  meetings  were  read  and  thern  Trading);  Del  Mundo  (Mis­ In  such  a  case.  Brother  Bo­ Health  Service  Hospital  are  the  approved.  sissippi),  and  the  Alcoa  Partner  sarge  can  be  assured  of  the  all­ following  Brothers,  who  would  A  motion  was  passed  to  caU  (Alcoa).  out  support  of  the  deep­sea  Dis­ like  to  hear  from  their  ship­ a  special  meeting before the  next  On  the  local  front  we  are  tricts  of  the  SIU.  mates:  Tim  Burke,  Tobi  Beams,  regular  meeting  in  order  to elect  a  Tallying  Committee  to  count  pitching  into  the  campaign  to  In  the  meantime,  the  good  J.  Ashurst  and  J.  Slay.  FRANK  DROZAK  the  ballots  in  the  referendum.  unseat  the  present  mayor,  who  shipping  we  reported  in  the  last  There  were  203  members  pres­ gave  the  SIU  such  a  hard  time  issue  of  the  LOG  has  not  only  ent  when  the  meeting  adjourned.  in  the  1946  General  Strike.  We  been  holding  up,  but  has  actual­ Among  those  on  the  beach  in  hope  our  work  will  do  the  trick,  ly  improved  over  that  period.  Baltimore  for  the time  being  are  but  time  will  tell.  And  from  all  indications,  it  Names  and  Amounts  Paid  By  Cities  Service  Page  4  Bill  Macklin,  W.  Barrett,  Carl  The  Retail  Clerks  wound  up  should  be  equally  good  in  the  Pictures  of  Back  Pay  Recipients  '.  Page  5  Biscup,  C.  Schrunk,  Dan  Bissett,  their  battle  against^the  optical  coming  two  weeks.  New  Hall  Shaping  Up  Page  6  company  here  without  scoring  Six  ships  paid  off  and  four  Report  of  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan  Page  7  Lloyd  Short,  Fred  Dressier,  Rob­ a  victory  or  a  defeat.  The  strik­ signed  on  during  this  time.  In  News  From  the  Ships  Page  8  ert  (Red)  Morgan,  G.  Finlay  and  ers  all  took  jobs  in  other  plants  the  former  category  were  the  Minutes  of  Shipboard  Meetings  Page  9  Frank  Baron.  The  weather  here  has  been  and  the  company  went  out  of  Alcoa  Pointer,  Alcoa  Clipper,  Letters  From  the  Membership  Page  10  Jjusiness.  Nobody  won,  but  it  is  Alcoa  Ranger  and  Alcoa  Corsair;  Here's  What  I  Think  Page  15  terrific—90­  and  95­degree  days,  sure that  the  woi'kers  didn't  lose.  the  Monarch  of  the  Seas  and  Maritime  Roundup  Page  15  which  is  hot  enough—but  with  the  humidity  in  this  town,  it's  ...We  didn't  have  a  meeting  here  Morning  Light  (Waterman).  The  Reports  From  Branch  Agents:  really  tough  here.  But  don't  let  because  of  a  lack  of  a  quorum,  sign­ons  were  the  Alcoa  Pointer,'  San  Francisco  Page  4  Wilmington  :...  Page  7  that  wppry  you.  You  won't  be  and  at  the  moment  it  appears  Alcoa  Ranger,  and  Alanson  B.  Galveston  Page  4  Lake  Charles  Page  13  in  town  long  enough  to  get  Houghton  (Alcoa),  and  the Clear­ that  next  meeting  time  will find  NeV  Orleans  Page  6  warm.  water  Victory  (Isthmian).  us  with  an  empty  Hall  again.  Teamsters, Shrimpers  Win In Mobile  Area  Tampa Plant  Closes  Rather Than Sign  With Retail Clerks  IN  THIS  ISSUE  �i  Pas* Four  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  FMdar. Jul7  27. 1951  Cities  Service  Oiis  Seafarers*  Bankroils  road  that  has  been  traveled  since  "They  had  their  eye  on  me  for  It's  aU  water ,  under  the  bridge 9­ (Continued  from  Page  1)  the  days  they  were  unceremoni­ quite  awhile,"  Mikulski  stated,  to  Cabiroy,  though.  He's  now  in  days  later  the  agreement  was  ously  told  they  were  no  longer  "and  they  probably  got  a  big  the  Army  and  with  'his  Cities  backed  up  by  the  court  order.  desired  as* employees  of  Cities  horse­laugh  when  I  got  the  ax,  Service  check  intends to  be mar­ In  the  court  order  the  judges  Service,  most  of  the  Seafarers  but  now  I'm  going  to  take  a  ried  shortly.  declared  that  men  involved  were  receiving  awards  had  nothing  vacation  trip  and  enjoy  myself  The  payment  of  awards lo the  to  be  paid  "for  any  loss  of  pay  By  KEITH  ALSOP  but  praise  for  the  work  the  Un­ at  Cities  Service's  expense."  men  came  exactly  one  year  to  they  may  have  suffered  by  rea­ ion's  organizing  staff  and  the  The  treatment  given  Mikulski  the  day  following  the  company's  son' of  the  discrimination  against  GALVESTON,  July  19  —  The  them  by  payment  to  each  of  NLRB field  examiners  undertook  was. typical  of  that  meted  out  capitulation  to  the  Union.  pace  of  activity  in  this  port  has  The  payment  of  the money due  by  no  means  been  slow  during  'them  a  sum  of  money  equal  to  to  press  their  cases.  They  all  to  the  mmi fired:  As  the  affi­ that  which  would  have  been  agreed  that  the  dogged  wofk  in  davit  of  one  man  reported,  the  the  men  was  delayed  until  this  the  past  two  weeks.  'We've  taken  earned  as  wages  from  the  date  their  behalf  showed  tljat  the  Skipper  of  his  ship—thinking  month,  as  the  NLRB  staff  had  to  care  of five  payoffs, five  sign­ of  the  respective  discharges  to  SIU  fought  all  the  way  to  get  him  to  be  anti­union—told  him  interview  each  man  and  leam  ons,  one  crew  "for  a  boneyard  the  date  of  the  company's  offer  CS  men  everything  they  de­ to  keep  his  eye  peeled  for  any  his  interim  earnings  and  com­ job  and  ten  ships  in­transit.  pro­SIU  men  and  to  tell  him  if  plete  the  entire  list  before  any  of  reinstatement,  less  their  net  served.  Fortunately  for  the  Branch,  any  were  aboard,  as  he  would  checks  could  be  paid^ut.  LAST  LAUGH  earnings  for  such  periods."  the  wide­awake  crews  on  the  Twenty  of  the  150  men  who  The  recipient  of  $682,  Henry  "make  short  work  of  them."  Inasmuch  as  some  men  were  ships  had  everything in  order  for  WEDDING  BELLS  filed  charges  received  no  money,  Mikulski,  ended  his  career  with  out  on  long  trips,  and" others  us,  and  all ships were  taken  care  as  they  earned  more  after  being  Cities  Service  in  March,  1949,  One  Seafarer  who  was  made  were  difficult  to  locate,  the  of  in short  order.  fired  than  they  woxild  have  when  he  was fired  from  the  "short  work  of  was  Daniel  Ca­ NLRB staff  was  kept from  wind­ SHIP  ROSTER  earned  in  CS  employ.  Chiwawa.  Without  any  pretext,  biroy,  who  was fired from  the  ing  up  the  job  until  recently.  The  ships  that  paid  jjft  were:  he  ­was  told  by  the  2nd  Assistant  Bents  Fort  in  April,  1949.  Dan  Once  the  bre^down  had  been  LONG  TIME  OUT  the  Liberty  Flag  (Gulf  Cargo);  received  $2,104.  Cabiroy  was  told  completed  by  the  NLRB,  Cities  The  time  involved  in  most  that  he  was fired.  Bertram  Goodhue  (Mississippi);  cases  runs  from  the  early  part  "You  can  now  get  a  job  in  outright  he'  was fired  for  Union  Service's  offices  were  given  the  High  Point  Victory ' (Seatrade);  •  of  1949  until  the  time  the  com­ the  Union  Hall,"  he  was  told.  activity  when  the  Captain  found  list,  and  the  checks  were  made  Coder  d'Alene  Victory  (Victory  And  that's  what  Mikulski  did.  him  passing  out'the  LOG.  out  to  the men  by  the company.  pany  offered  the  men  reemploy­ Carriers),  and  the  Aktion  (Ac­ ment  on  July  12,  1950.  The  dif­ tium).  They  all  signed  on  again.  ferences  in  the  sizes  of  the  The  in­transit  ships  were:  the  checks  is  due  to  the  length  of  Seatrain  New  Jersey  and  Sea­ time  a  man  was  kept  off  com­ Adell, 'Richard  A.  1,147  ~^Hall,  Remus  294  Myers,  Fred  1,998*  train  Havana,  Southern  States  pany  ships  and  the  amount  of  Anderson,  Robert  767  Hall,  Roger  556  Nugent,  Charles  N.  416  and  Southern  Counties  (Southern  money  he  earned  at  other  work  * Amett, ^Gilbert  669  Hartmann,  Anthony  E.  1,026  O'Keefe,  Patrick  R.  2,927  Trading),  Mae  (Bull),  Del  Mundo  during  this  time.  2,189  (Mississippi),  Steel  Vendor  (Isth­ 558  Hauser,  Fred  1,053  Orosz,  John  S.  In  compiling  the  150  charges  Bamberger,  Edward  A.  1,149  Hickey,  Anthony  2,314  mian),  Wanda  (Epiphany),  War­ 1,142  Ostrowski,  Walter  against  the  company  the  Union's  Barrena,  George  506  Irvine,  George  H.  564  hawk  (Waterman)  and  the  Brad­ 1,942  Paradise,  Leo  organizing  staff  worked  around  Barrett,  David  W.  271  Jordan,  John  535  ford  Island  (Cities  Service).  113  Pauleck,  Edward  the  clock  for  months,  contacting  Barry,  David  J.  No  meeting  was  held  here  777  Kagler,  Eric  545  (P,awlak,  Richard  S.)  the  men  to  help  them  prepare  Bartlett,  Paul  last  week;  the  port  is  still  bare  1,332  Kapustynski,  Michael  569  Pepe,  James  1,677  of  bookmen  sufficient  enough  their  cases  against  the  company.  Beye,  Jan  j!  681  Kasatis,  Alfred  1,974  Pergallo,  Joseph  44  to  call  one  together.  Maybe  by  It  was  a  rare  ship  that  didn't  Blanding,  William  have  at  least  one  pro­SIU  man  Bobinsky,  Edward  F.  1,635  Keckley,  Charles  L.  520  Peterson,  Richard  J.  1,991  next  week  we'U  have  a  group  discharged  when  it  hit  port,  and  Bossick,  ^tanley  862  ,  Kennedy,­William  E.  59  large enough  to wrestle  with  the  803  Reges,  Michael  on  one  ship,  the  Government  Bowdon,  Louis  1,278  Kingsley,  Arthur  2,569  Roberts,  Kenneth  L.  849  affairs  of  the  Union.  Camp,  twenty­two  men  were  Bowser,  Ronald  321  Kismul,  Torolf  1,871  771  Rowe,  John  One  bookmember  is  around  fired  for  union  activity  at  one  Brace,  Roy  1,753  who  is  'well  known  in  these  wa­ 641  Kress,  Carl  A.  324  Rupeikis,  John  time.  Brenner,  W^irren  P.  937  Kristiarisen,  Eugene  687  ters:  Abie  Ellis,  who  has  been  809  Scanloii,  Donald  In  commenting  on  the  awards,  Brown,  Claude  A.  sailing  out  of  Galveston  for  the  1,357  LaPointe,  Roger  795  Schmiedel,  Frank  Secretary­Treasurer  Paul  Hall  Byrd,  Robert  J.  62  past  six  years.  Brother  Ellis  has  575  LaRoque,  Vanny  197  Siems,  Hendrik  F.  stated: "This  is a  just  and  proper  Cabiroy,  Dan  ' 400  been  active  in  all  Union  beefs  2,104  Larson,  Kittel  266  Simpson,  AUen  settlement  for  the  injustices  Carlin,  Michael  Smokonich,  Joseph  P.  "576  Leo,  Roy  688  since  he  joined  in  1939.  Brother  4,043  these  men  suffered.  They  did  Carr, Roger  J.  Smollen,  Edward  Libby,  Franklin  C.  1,335  323  Ellis­says  he  does  all  his fishing  4,306  their  work  on  the  ships;  they  Cartwright,  Louis  W.  Spear,  Boyd  278  Lindberry,  Theodore  2,535  in  Florida  and  all  of  his  drink­  .  258  •   were  good  seamen,  but  they  Ceccato,  Eugene  1,081  Lissner,  Joe  249  ing  in  Texas.  Well  said.  Brother  881  Spencer,  Paul  talked  Union.  Their  only  crime  EUis.  1  870  Lowe,  Richard  Herbert  1,883  Steele,  Gavin  C.  514  was  to  try  to  better  themselves  Chamberlain,  VinCent  Coats;  Ira  K.  590  Lundquist,  Roy  C.  1,169  194  Strauss,  Benjaimin  and  for  that  they  were fired.  Suarez,  Pedro  A.  111  U  The  company  has  learned  the  Coddington,  Donald  D.  479  MacDonald,  William  F.  1,676  Magras,  Pierre  831  1,754  Sullivan,  John  hard way  that it cannot disregard  Condra,  William  J.  Coone,  Paul  849  Maher,  Francis  J.  the  law."  3,696  ,  Taflewitz,  Benjamin  2,756  Cowdrey,  Robert  1,040  Matura,  Rudolph  686  2,182  Thompson,  John  'INTO  THE  BANK"  Crane,  Thomas  P.  3,515  McDevitt,  James  T.  1,412  Tolbert,  Ben  899  The  group  that  received  the  Cremeans,  Joseph  1,357  McGann,  Francis  307  Triano,  Alexander  3,029  first  checks  were five  Seafarers  Dinwiddie,  William  R.  1,900  McHugh,  John  D.  Ulrich,  Paul  387  470  who  happened  to  be  in  the  Hall  Du  Pois,  Jack  McHugh,  Lester  1,559  Van  Alstine,  Donald  1,293  2,299  at  the  time  the  announcement  769  McNeill,  IThomas  ' 943  Vila,  Gil  695  was  made  that  payment  would  Earley,  Norman  D.  •   Eberding,  George  W.  Mikulski,  Henry  682  Vitacavich,  Stanley  2,029  begin  at  once.  1,219  Miller,  Fred  L.  2,452  Wartelsky,  Saul  1,755  One  of  the  Seafarers  present  Eberhard,  Peter  Falasca,  Joseph  Jr.  1,478  Milton,  Wallace  988  Welch,  James  F.  940  was  Steve  Wartelsky,  Night  2,605  Miskinis,  Joseph  L.  240  Whalen,  William  440  Cook  and  Baker,  who  received  Frank,  William  1,566  Molineaux,  Edward  V.  937  ^  Williams,  Hugh  ^  1,299  $1,755.  Smiling,  he  folded  the  Garcia,  Anthony  Monroe,  Jaipes  1,854  Wings,  Frederick  check  and  stuffed  it  in  his  wal­ Gardner,  Earl  William  .  810  484  let,  "This  goes  into  the  bank,  Garner,  Charles  R.  616  Moon,  Durandv  3,378  Wysocki,  Charles  3,061  he  said.  • Gawrych,. Chester  722  463  Moore,  James  . Another  Seafarer  present  for  Goldman,  Kenneth  P;  24  Morri.<?,  Theodore  173  .  'Check  held  out  by  i company  his  award  was  Rudolph  N.  Ma­ Greux,  Jean  1,736  Muloy,  Charles  D.  Jr.  1,632  pending  more  complete  interim  tura, who  since filing  his  charges  Guerrero,  Orlando  Leon  266  Murphy,  George  90  earnings  info.  ABIE  ELLIS  has  been  called  back  into  Navy  service.  Matura,  fired  from  the  Royal  Oak  in  April,  1949,  said  his  $2,182  check  was  going  to  go  home  to  his  wife  and  young­ By  LLOYD  GARDNER  San  Angelo  Victory  (Seatrade)  by  way  of  British  Columbia  and  to  sleep  under  a  blanket  every  ster,  who  were finding  it  tough  and  Eugenie  (Carras).  shoved  off  for  France.  Sh'e  has  night  and  laugh  at  the  news­ sledding  on  Navy  pay.  SAN  FRANCISCO,  July  19—  ­The  Cecil  N.  Bean  came  in  a  very  good  crew  with  Eddie  paper  stories  of  heat  waves  and  The  other  Seafarers  present  Shipping  has  improved  greatly  from  Japan  with  an  assortment  Janowski  her  Steward.  steaming  cities.  This  place  has  couldn't  venture  any  prediction  from  what  it  was  two  short  of  beachcombers  and  whatall  re­ CHANGED  SHIP  no  such  trouble.  as  to  what  they'd  do  with  the  weeks  ago.  Four  payoffs  and  cruited  off  the  beach  in  Yoko­ Her  Skipper  is  Captain  Herin,  A  gang  of  guys  who  can  back  money,  but  they  all  had  no  eight  ships  in­transit  gave  us  hama.  a  good  guy,  in  sharp  contrast  me  up  on  this  is  the  crew  of  doubt  they  would  make  good  the  needed  shot  in  the  arm.  The  ship  had  been  there  four  to  the  mad  man  who  brought  the  Seacomet  (Colonial),  which  iise  of  it.  •   The  payoffs  were:  the  Ponce  months  repairing  after  she  ran  her  in  here  last  time  ­with  a  is  running  Coastwise  along  here.  DeLeon  (Waterman),  Amerocean  aground  and  caught fire.  Of  the  cargo  of  woe.  That  guy,  by  the  Chuck  Allen's  the  Bosun  and  HALF  PAID  OFF  Following  the  payments  to  the  (Blackchester),  Clarksburg  Vic­ crew  that  paid  off,  only  two  way,  does  not  hold  a  license  the  great  lover  Zigarowski  is  first  men,  the  word  spread  and  tory  (Mississippi)  and  Cecil  N.  men  were  SIU  members.  We  any  more.  Steward.  crewed  her  up  here  with  a  full  This  week  we  did  not  hold  a  Allen,  it  seems,  makes  a  spe­ brought  a  rush  of  Seafarers  to  Bean  (Dry­Trans).  meeting  for  the  usual  reason.  cialty  of  takihg  over  old  nlst­ the  NLRB  office  to"  collect  their  Making  a  brief  stay  in  this  SIU  complement.  checks. To  date fiS men  have  re­ port  were:  the  Seacomet  (Colon­ The  Eugenie  was  a  far  differ­ There  aren't  enough  bookmen  buckete  and  with  a  bit  of  hard  ed ved  their  money,  which  can  ial)i  Yaka  and  John  B.  Water­ ent  ship  on  her  stopoff  hftre  around  here  to  get  up  a  poker  work  turning  them  into  shining  >  be  picked  up  in  person  or  re­ man  (Waterman),  Steel  Appren­ this  time from  what  she was  the  game.  examples  of  SIU  seamanship.  tice;  and.  Las.  Vegas  Victory  last  time  we  saw  her.  This  time  One  thing  we can't  be^ about  The  hard  working  crew  aboard  latiested  by  letter,  an  looking  back  on  the  loog  (Isthmian),  .  Seamar, .  (Calmar),  she came  in from  a Far  East  run  here  is ^ the  weather,  has made  her a «ood SIU ship.  GafvestM  Gets  Good  Crem  SIU Men  Awarded  CS  Back  Pay  Frisco  Shipping  Makes  Comeback  After  Slew  Period  y  �FO^r. July  27r 1851  Page Fire  '  T  H  E  SEA FAKERS  LO G  But it's not really booty—it's welj earned money  for being  bobted from their  jobs for union activity.  The  happy  Seafarers  depicted  here  are  thousands  of  dollars  richer  today,  thanks  to  the  payments  being  made  to  the  130  men  awarded  a  total  of  $150,000  for  being  discriminatorily fired  by  Cities  Service.  With  almost  half  of  the  checks  paid  out  already,  dozens of  the men involved  have dropped into SIU  Head­ quarters  to  show  off  their  checks  and  to  extend  their  thanks  to the SIU  officials  and  organizers  who fought  the  long  campaign  to  bring  justice  to the  men fired  arid  full  Union  conditions  to  the  men  of  the  company's fleet.  Frenchy  Ruf.  left,  SIU  organizer,  and  Ben  Sterling.  Attorney  who  successfully  handled  the  unfair  labor  practices  charges  for  the  SIU  men,  exchange  congratulations  upon  news  of  the  award  payments.  Looking  on  beaming  are,  left  to  right:  Joe  Algina,  Headquarters  Representa­ tive;  Eddie  Mooney,  New  York  Patrolman;  Marvin  Schwartz,  Attorney  associated  with Sterling,  and  Eddie  Parr,  Bosun  on  the  SS  Puerto  Rico.  FALASCA: $14?t  F.  $L83^  �Paa* Six  THESE A P  ARER S  LOG  Fridar. Julr 27.:1851.  • 'S­"  Get  Higher  Rating,  Says  New  Orleans;  Calls It Duty To  Oneself  And The  Union  directed  to  where  these  rodents,  least  we  can  bitch  and  gripe  vermin  or  what­have­you  were,  about  the  weather.  NEW  ORLEANS,  July  20—Re­ so  that  he  could  eliminate  them  At  the  last  regular  mebting  ALFRED  BLYTHE  World  Life  Building,  Second  and  porting  from  down  here  in  New  in  the  usual  manner.  there was  no  Good  and  Welfare,  Write  to  your  father,  29  Fran­ Cherry,  Seattle  4,  Washington.  Orleans,  shipping  is  very  good  Up  until  this, the crew  thought  as  it  was  pretty  damn  hot  and  cis  Street,  Auckland  N.  2,  New  t  t  t  with  a  great  many  jobs  for  ABs  that the way  to get  rid of  roaches  no  one  felt  like  beating  his  Zealand.  BILL  MITCHELL  and  rated  engine  department  was  to  kill  them  by  juice,  gas  gums.  A  committee  was  elected  Your  mother  and  father  ask\  4.  4.  i  men  on  the  board  at  all  times.  or  powder,  but  from  last  report  to  tally  the  ballots  on  the  con­ that you  write: Box  414,  Walpole,  W.  B.  JONES  Business  affairs  of  the  port  are  all  that  happened  on  their  ship  stitutional  changes.  All  reports  New  Hampshire.  in  very  good  shape.  All  beefs  was  the  roaches got  punch  drunk  and  minutes  were  accepted.  "Have  bought  a  new  home.  t  t  t  were  squared  away  at  the  pay­ and  were  running  around  worse  Headquarters  report  was  accept­ Please  write  me  at  new  address,  VICTORIO  DTNDIA  4271  54th  Street,  San  Diego  15,  o£Es  and  the  sign­ons,  and  no  than  ever.  JESSE  HARRIS  ed  unanimously  by  the  member­ California:  Naomi  Morris."  beefs  are  pending  in  this  port.  Checks  due  you  as  a  result  of,  ship.  The  tallying  committee  re­ ROACHES  WIN  With  shipping  for  rated  men  tit  the  ­Sandmate  sinking  can  be  ported  there  were  723  votes  cast  very  good,  it  is  time  that  all  The  agent  here  was  notified  as  to  date.  JAMES  L.  THOMPSON  .  collected  by  contacting  SIU  members  do  their  utmost  to  soon  as  we  received  word  from  (Ex­Annislon  City)  Secretary­Treasurer.  The  following  memners  are  in  raise  their  papers  to  the  highest  the  ship,  and  they  in  turn  noti­ Contact  the  shipping  Commis­ X  i,  a,  the  local  USPHS  hospital,  and  rating  that  they  can,  in  order  fied  the fumigation  company  that  sioner  in  Savannah,  Georgia.  A.  W.  CLAUDE  would  appreciate  hearing  from  to  get  in  on  the  good  jobs  with  if  the  job  was  not  taken  care  Please  get  in  touch  with  your  '  t  t  t  ,  of  and  the  roaches  eliminated  their  friends:  the  heavy  cabbage.  brother  Ellis  at  the  Treese  RICHARD  RANSOME  It  is  very  easy  for  someone  they  would  not  pay  the  bill.  As  R.  Cruz,  E.  E.  Gross,  W.  O.  Building,  Cushing,  Okla.  to  sail  lower  than  his  ability,  soon  as  the  ship  returns  they  Cara,  C.  Ray,  D.  D.  Kelly,  L.  "I  am  visiting  Mel,  Flo  and  but  a  good  worker  will  do  all  are  to start  again  in  order  to get  Lang,  K.  Raana,  O.  Celestine,  J.  Jimmie  in  Memphis.  Please  come  he  can  to  advMice  and  get  to  the  roaches  cleaned  out.  If  it  is  C.  Kueider,  L.  T.  Link,  S.  Mc­ to  see  me  there,  as  you  prom­ the  top.  Not  only  should  our  not  done  properly  then  we  will  Donald,  G.  A.  WiUiams,  H.  H.  ised:  Frances  Ransome,  1550  members  try  to  get  their  AB  or  have  to  go  further  and  have  the  Hamilton,  G.  Morejon,  W.  C.  Waverly  Avenue,  Memphis,  Ten­ nessee.!'  FOW  papers,  but  those  that  are  ship  laid  up  and  gassed,  in  order  Paris,  J.  A.  Teague.  t  t  t  • Also, E.  Delcoure,  C. A.  Camp­ able  should  get  their  ticket,  as  to  do  a  good  job.  practically  any  shipboard  job  In  the  line  of  beefs  expected  bell,  C.  E.  Wallick,  L.  Tickle,  J.  FRANK  J.  HUTTICK  is  now  available  to  SIU  mem­ in  the  maritime field  here  in  Mayrbat,  C.  H.  Summerell,  L.  Your  case  is  scheduled  to  be  bers  off  the  boards  in SIU  Halls.  New  Orleans is  a  strike  expected  L.  Rigaud,  C.  T.  TraMan,  G.  J.  tried  August  7.  Gets  in  touch  at  Todds  Dry dock  around  July  Peirsall.  with  Bassett  &  Geisness.  New  The following  men of  the Paci­ SCRATCH  ENTRY  23rd.  This  should  not  have  any  fic  Marine  Stewards  Union  have  Entry  ratings  are  a  dime  a  effect  on  our  ships,  as  we  have  been  awarded  money  as  a  result  dozen,  so  all  Brothers  that  are  notified  the  companies  that  the  of  NLRB  proceedings,  and  are  able  should  advance  to  the  next, strike  may  come  off,  and  to  ke^p  asked  to  contact  Bassett  &  Geis­ higher  rating  that  they  are  able , their  ships  out  from  behind  the  ness,  New  World  Life  Building  to  fUL  The  officials  in  all  ports Ungs  in  order  that  they  will  not  Renovations  to  the  new  Head­ man  tile  is  being  put  down.  (formerly  Alaska  Bldg.),  Seattle,  quarters­New York  Branch build­ With  the  plastering  and  heavy  wiU  be glad  to  help any  member  declared  hot.  Washington:  ing are  rapidly  entering  the final  work  out  of  the  way,  the second  get  lined  up  as  to  the  procedure  Brother  Bill  Mitchell  was  here  JOHN O. BAINE phase, as  working  men  this week  floor  is  now  receiving  the  prime  it  takes  to  get  higher  ratings.  on  the  beach  and  made  the  SS  completed  the,  application  of  coat  of  paint. Following  the final  GERARLD J. BOSLEY It  is  a  man's  duty  to  himself  Alcoa  Patriot  as  Electrician.  Bill  and  his  Union  to  advance,  so,  carries  book  No.  33096,  and  has  simulated  white  limestone  to  the  painting  the fixtures  will  be  in­ HAROLD S. DARLING Brothers, let's  get  out  and  hustle  been  in  the  SIU  since  1943.  He  upper  two floors  of  the  build­ stalled.  HARRY DOUCETTE the  higher  ratings  in  order  that  is  well­known  in  the  Gulf  area.  ing's  exterior,  and  began  work  This  week,  on  the second floor,  H. DEAN DOUGLAS workmen  installed  a Bradley  cir­ these  jobs  will  be  filled  by  our  Bill  sailed  through  the  War  in  brownstoning  the. first floor's  DONALD FOSTER front.  cular  unit  of  five  private  show­ own  SIU,  Brothers.  With  the  granite  work  around  ers,  and  accommodations  are  be­ ERNEST HENRY Since  the  last  meeting  we  had  the  entrance  completed,  the  ing  made  fbr  the  billiard  tables  the following  payoffs  in  this  port  A. L.. JONES building's  front,  hut  for  some  to  be  delivered  to  the  game  —the  Alcoa  Patriot,  Alcoa  Pio­ HARLEY KRONE minor  ornamentation,  is  in  its  room  this  week. Shelving  for  the  neer,  Alcoa  Planter  (Alcoa);  Del  FRANK LACHICA final  form.  library  is  expected  to  be  install­ Sud  (Mississippi); Catahoula  (Cu­ CLIFFORD LATTISH Seafarers  who  have  visited  the.  ed  this  week,  also.  ba  Distilling),  and  the  Cape  Mo­ new  Hall  within  the, past  week  On  the  third floor,  where  CYRUS LORD '­­• v'i') J  hican  (Mar  Ancha).  report  that  the.  building's  new  Headquarters  and  Branch  offices  In­transit  the  following  scows  PAUL LUND trim  lines  and  dazzling  white  will  be  located,  all  renovating  hit  New Orleans: the  Alcoa  Clip­ CHARLES MOSHER front  make  it  a  striking  stand­ work  has  been  completed  and  per  and  Alcoa  Pointer  (Alcoa);  GEORGE O'LEARY out  in  the  area  of  red  brick  painting  will  begin  in  a  few  Seatrain  Texas  and  Seatrain  JOHN W. PATTERSON days.  buildings.  New  Jersey;  Del  Campo,  Del  Inside,  'workmen  are  complet­ When  the  painting  has  been  FRANK C. PONCE ^ Sud  (Mississippi);  Maiden  Creek,  ing  the  final  work  on  the floors  completed,  the final flooring  will  Chickasaw,  Lafayette,  Gateway  LeROY- PIERSON of  the  cafeteria,  slopchest  and  be  laid  and  the  office  equip­ City,  Morning  Light  and  Mon­ GEORGE A. SMITH dining  room.  ment  installed.  arch  of  the  Seas  (Waterman);  FRED M. STARKS In  these  rooms  the  men  are  Headquarters  has  been  assured  Steel  Vendor,  Steel  Chemist  and  DON W. TYLER laying  terrazzo  in  alternate  by  the  contractor  that,  barring  • ­..n  Clearwater  Victory  (Isthmian);  some  unforeseen  delay,  the  squares  of  light  and  dark  green,  LEE WHALEY SouthenT  Counties  (Southern  bordered  in  black  and  gold;  building  should  be  ready  for  Trading);  Evelyn  and  Edith  PEDRO VILLABOL while  in  the  bakery,  butcher  occupancy  sometime  in  Sep­ (Bull).  PETER WALLROP shop and  galley, acid­proof  Dreh­ tember.  '  ,  On  the  sign­ons  since  the  last  BILL  MITCHELL  meeting  we  had  the  following:  the  Walker  D.  Hines,  Alcoa  Pa­ all zones and  stayed on  the beach  tridt  and  Alcoa  Pioneer  (Alcoa);  only  a  short  time,  as  his  mania  Del  Campo,  Del  Mundo  and  Del  for  heavy­duty  cars  keeps  bis  >Sud  (Mississippi); Catahoula  (Cu­ nose  to  the  generators  and  he  ba  DistUling);  Benjamin  Grier­ has  to  keep  the  winches  going  son  (Waterman),  and  Cape  Mo­ regular  in  order  to  make  the  hican  (Mar  Ancha).  dough  it  takes to­ keep these  gas­ suckers  in  juice.  FULL  CREWS  The  SS "^^^ker  Hines  and  the  Bill  has  been  active  in  all SIU  SS  Benjamin  Grierson  took  full  beefs,  as  well  as  participating  on  crews  out  of  here.  The  Grierson  various  committees.  Bill  says  the  sailed  for  Norfolk  to  load  coal  bauxite  run  is  okay,  and  is  wait­ for  France,  and  the  Hines  sailed  ing  for  the day  he  is  in  a  posi­ for  Cuba  to  load  sugar  for  Ja­ tion  to  show  off  his  new  Lincoln  to  the lovely  maids  on  the  baux­ pan.  In  the  beef  column,  which  had  ite  and  rum  run.  very  few  entries,  was  the  fumi­ VOLTS  TO  JOLT  gation  of  the SS  Catahoula.  The  We  don't  know  how  many  agents  for  the  ship  here  in  New  volts  or  amps  it  takes  to  make  Orleans  let  a  contract  to  one  of  an  hour's  overtime,  but  we know  the  local  de­roacher  firms  and.  it  takes  a. lot  of  hours  of  over­ from  the^  report  from  the  ship j time  for  Bill  to  keep  his  gas  after  she  sailed,  they  thought  buggies,  going,  especially  this  Frank  Buck  had  come  back  into  new  Lincoln.  operation  and  was  on  their ship.  About  the aiiv  beef  still pend­ As  stated  by  the  crew,  this  ing in  the  port—bnd  there is  not  character  came  on  board  with  a  damn  thing  that  we  can  do  to  The atw  llMdqivailMt­irew  Y«rk  Bnmdt  building  naars  the  end  of  its  face  lifting  in  the  a  squirt  gun  in  one  hand  and  a  square  it  away—^is  the' weather;  front  When  the  j^ctiw#  wee  bdiDW  were eomidetic^  the  ai^lication  of  slmUated  while  gallon  of  bug  juice  in  the  ower,  We  are  not  the  only  ones catch­ Bmestone to fi&e uppeir  twe stories  and  Were  rewtying work  qn  the hrownsione  to  be  put  on  the  looking  for  the  Steward  to  be  ing  hell  from  th^  heat,  but  at  izontvof  the finl stary^  By  LPVDSEY  WILLIAMS  New Hall Shaping Up  • liliilillf"  illlllliS  ilillll  �Friday.  July  27.  1951  THE  SE  A  F  A  RER S  L OG  Page  Seven  12  In­Transits  Bring  Activity  To  Wiimington  REPCHtT  NUMBER  SEVEN  By  JEFF  MORRISON  WILMINGTON,  July  18—De­ spite  only  one  payoff,  this  port  Each  week  the  Seafarere  Welfare Plan  will  make  its report  to  the  membership  of  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf  t>i8trict  suffered  not  a  whit  with  12  ships*  ihrough  the SEAFARERS LOG. Included will  be the names of  Ae men receiving hoq;>ital  benefits,  the amounts  paid,  the  taking  men  while  in­transit  here,  to  make  the  port  continue  to  hoqpitals  in  which  they are  receiving  treatment. ancLlhe  total  amount  paid'out rince  the  Inception  of  the  plan  on  July  buzz  right  along.  1.  1950.  Also included  in  the report  wiU  be the names  of  the men who have^died and the amounts paid their beneficiaries.  The  payoff  was  the  MadSket  (Waterman).  The stopovers  were;  Reriod Covered By  This Repoit  July 1­July 14  Yaka,  Raphael  Semmes,  Noon­ day,  John  B.  Waterman  (Water­ • Cash On Hand  $28.04040  man);  Seamar,  Portmar  and  (Calmar);  Las  Vegas  IIS Government  Bonds  $754,023.44  Marymar  Victory  and  Steel  Apprentice  Estimated  Accounts Receivable  $170,000.00  (Isthmian);  Rice  Victory,  Gree­ ley  Victory  and  DePauw  Victory  Hospital Benefits Paid In This Period  $2,357.00  (South  Atlantic).  By  PAUL  HALL,  Secretary­Treasurer^  SlUy  A&G District;  Chairman, SIU  Welfare Plan  Trustees  Total Hospital  Benefits Paid Since  July 1/1950  Death Benefits Paid This Period  Total Death Benefits  Paid Since July 1/1950  AT  THE  BEACH  $52.84700  Except  for  this  activity,  the  $10;000.00  port  underwent  a  quiet  week  with  nothing  spectacular  hap­ $59,000.00  pening,  except that  all the  people  from  Los  Angeles  have  been  benefits  showed  up  in  the  Staten  Island  PHS  hospital  spending  their days  at the  beach.  where  45  Seafarers  were  paid.  The  total  of  benefits  paid  Come  to  Southern  California,  to  men  in  the  hospitals,  throughout  the  country  was,  the  travel  folders  say.  They  however,  lower  than  during  the  last  period  as  bendits  to  don't  mention  anything  about  the summer  heat, so  all the  suck­ the Manhattan Beach Hospital  and most  of  the men at Fort  ers'^ are  deserting  their  houses  Stanton are  paid  once  a  month  and  are  not  shown.  for  a  himk  of  beach  these  hot  The  curr<^t  report  discloses  that  the  death  benefits  days.  paid  wea®  the  highest  during  any  period  in  the  Plan's  It  wasn't  the  heat,  however,  history,  due  to  fhe  fact  that  the  death  benefit  was  in­ that  caused  us  not  to  hold  a  meeting—just  a Jack  of  members "  creased to  oh July 1.  to  constitute  a  quqrum.  As in past  we^, the Plan has been  administered with  "REDS"  HERE  no  problems arising,  and  payments in  all  cases  were made  One  guy  here  who  hasn't  de­ speedily  to  the  men  in  the  hospitals  and  the  beneficiaries  serted  us  is  E.  A.  "Red"  Lane,"  of  deceased  Brothers.  a  Seafarer  whose  sailing  dayS'  go  back  to  1923  and  his  mem^  Listed  below  are  the  Brothers  who have  received  ho^ital  benefits  during  the  period  covered  by  this  two­week  report,  the  hospitals  they  were inl and  the  amounts  they  were  paid.  The  two­week^  period  of  Welfare  Plan  operations  shown  above  give  a  very  healthy  picture  of  the  Plan's  operations  and financial  stability.  The  Plan's  investments  in  interest­bearing  Government  bonds  have  increased  now  to  past  the  three­quarter  million  mark,  and  will  have  a  marked  effect  on  lowering  the  overhead  operating  ex­ penses of  the  Plan.  The  ca^ on  hand figure  and­^e  e^  receivable  indicate  that jfee  Plan  for  any  unexpected  heavy  expense that  arii».  estimated  accounts  receivable  should be  cut­down sharply  soon,  when  some  of  the  operators  prepare  reports  usimlly  ready  about  this  time.  .  A  marked  increase  in  the  number  of  men  receiving  USPHS  HOSPITAL  "USPHS  HOSPITAL  Blomgren,  J;  20.00  Wallick,  C.  E  20.00  FT.  STANTON.  NEW  MEXICO  Rios,  A  BALTIMORE.  MARYLAND  20.00  Williams,  G.  A.  20.00  ....  10;00  Sanchez,  Charles  20.00  Hamilton,  H.  10.00  McKenzie,  Ralph  .............. ..  10.00  Pritchard,  E.  L.  Pilutis,  Joseph  20.00  McDonald, B.  ..  10.00  20.00  Klemowkz,  John  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Downey,  Cyril  20.00  Morejon,  G.  ..v......  ..  10.00  10.00  Plahn," Eugene  FT.  WORTH.  TEXAS  Morgan,  Robert  .....  Peirsale,  G,  J.  20.00  ..  ?0.00  10.00  Ostrowski,  Walter  Rogers,  Jesse  S.  78.0ft  MuUer,  A  Rigaud,  L.  ..  10.00  20.00  10.00  E^ella, .George  USPHS  HOSPITAL  • Dac^j Charles  ......r...:  Summerell,  C.  H..  .."  ..  20.00  17.00  20.00  Blosser,  Edmund  MOBILE.  ALABAMA  Johnson,  Victor  ......  20.00  Teague,  J. A. •  40.00  GUbert,  Robert  ^—........... ..  ­20.00  Burke,  Tim  10.00.  Callisto, Joseph  20.00  ..  2o.oor  Slay,  James  Preussler,  Otto  10.00  Burton,  R.  lO.OO  484.00  ..  20.00  McRveen,  William  Romanowicz,  M.  E.  20.00  ..  10.00  ^lerol,  B.  USPHS  HOSHTAL  20.00  Bernstein,  Sam  40.00  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CALIF.  .. :  10.00  Reier,  George  USPHS  HOSPITAL  10.00  Yancovitch,  H  ..  10.00  Dean,  Clinton  Walker,  Silvester  40.00  STAl'EN  ISL».»TO.  NY  10.00  Goldsborough,  Fred  ..  20.00  Waterman,  Elton  Amdt,  R.  W.  10.00  McGuigan,  Arch  20.00  Einsbrugh,  N  10.00  Hart,  G.  F.  ..  10.00  Flint,  George  10.00  Remahl,  E  20.00  O'Neill,  F.  30.00  Sadowski,  P.  ..  20.00  Edge,  Joseph  fL....  20.00  10.00  Mino,  A.  ;  27.00  Van  Aalst,  D.  10.00  Lawlor,  James  Shartzer,  C.  L.  20.00  20.00  Adams,  Henry  10.00  Smira,  G.  10.00  Lomas,  Aidmr  Eikenburgh,  H  20.00  Barron,  John  17.00  Dodge,  Marshall  10.00  Robertson,  C.  R  E.  A.  (Red)  LANE  ..  7.00  Wolfe,  William  J  20.00  20.00  Lucas,  Joseph  ....:  10.00  Hahn,  C.  F.  .:  7,00  Swienchoski,  S  Shaffer,  John  ­.20.00  Prescott,  Jack  >  20.00  Fairchild,  Estil  40.00  Lewis,  James  R  30.00  bership  in the  SIU  to  1938.  Red's  20.00  254.00  Thomson,  James  Moats,  C.  L  20.00  sailing  out  of  the  West  Coast,  Grangaard,  J.  24.00  882.00  though  he  hails  originally  from  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Craig,  Frank  20.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Massachusetts.  210.00  NORFOLK.  VIRGINIA  Koslusky,  Joseph  20.00  SAVANNAH.  GEORGIA  Red's  put  a  lot  of  sea  miles  Hodge,  E.  D.  20.00  Huneycutt,  Charles  20.00  Johnson,  G.  F.  ....  20.00  Death Benefits  Paid  ­behind  him  and  he's  a  staimch  20.00  Mariner,'  Clyde  20.00  Dixon,  Earl  member.  When  asked  what  he  Wiickham,  M.  R.  20.00  Nee,  Wong  Hong  ^  20.00  Gardner,  William  ...........  10.00  Nevnnan,  Guy  W,  1000.00  Ihought  of  the  SIU's  gains  in re­ 20.00  McKinnie,  Drew  Wood,  Jerry  10.00  Karttunen,  Leo  ..—..........  20.00  Morris,  William  J.  .,  1000.00  cent  years,  Red  let  us  know  his  10.00  Wood,  John.R.  —...........  17.00  Harris,  Raymond  10.00  Feliciano,  A  Albury,  Charles  W.  1000.00  full support  of  the Vacation Plan  20.00  Jlogers,  H.  L.  ....  Piatt,  Elijah  C.  22.00  Sampson,  Herman  ............  30.00  Lofley,  L.  L.  ....  1500.00  recently  won  by  the  SIU.  Ac­ 20.00  Hamilton,  Louis  E  Ames,  Omar  20.00  Smith,  Raymond  W  1500.00  cording"  to  Red,  who  doesn't  re­ 20.00  102.00  Doran,  William  .:  1500.00  strict  himself  to  one  ship  for ­ 110.00  LaFoe,  John  R  Trevino,  A  ....  10.00  Hillman,  Richard  C  1500.00  long,  he'll  now  have  a  chance  USPHS  HOSPITAL  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Delaney,  P.  30.00  to.  collect  his  vacation  pay  with­ GALVESTON,  TEXAS.  NEW  ORLEANS.  LA.  Fussell,  Joseph  ....  20.00  10,000.00  out  any  trouble.  Wilmoth,  Virgil  57.00.  Cuelles,  Joseph  ../—.1.  20.00  30.00  Cara,  Wilson  O  Lewis,  Joseph  10.00  Celestine,  Oliver  ......  20.00  Ward,  James  L.  —  40.00  Cruz,  Rogelio  20.00  Ford,  E.  T.  10.00  Decle,  Sheldon  20.00  Delcoure,  E.  10.00  ­ 117.00  Under  no condition,  is  any  Garretson,  F.  H  ......  10.00  man  to  leave  his  ship  until  Gelinas,  Donald  P.  ......  14.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  he  is  replaced.  Cases  have  Gross,  Ernest  E,  ............  20.00  Patients  in  the  Baltimore  Pub­ of  the  Robin  Line,  D.  W.  Pat­ SAN  JUAN.  PUERTO  RICO  Kelly,  Daniel  been  reported where replace­ lic  Health  Service  Hospital  (for­ rick,  Director  of  the  hospital  Martinez,  Ernesto  F.  ..........  34.00  ments  did  not  report  and  Kueider^  Joseph  20.00  merly  marine  hospital)  were  this  conveyed  the  thanks  of  the  hos­ USPHfi  HOSPITAL  :.. ......  20.00  men  had  to  standJ^o  Lang,  Leo  pital  and  the  patients  for  the  BOSTON,  MASS.  watches.'  Be  considerate  of  Link,  L.  T,  40:00  week  enjoying  television  thanks  line's  generosity.  Phifer,  Robert  10.00  yoiir  shipmates  aiul  do  ni^  Mayrha't;  J.  ..'..:..:......I.."...  moo  to  the Robin  Line  which  has  do­ The  set  was  delivered  from  Dirkesmeyer,:  F­  26.00  take  off  until  you  axe  sure  Paris;. W.  C.  ....^  20.00  nated  an  RCA  television  set  to  Robin  Line's  New  York  office  to  VourloumiSf  Q,  .i;.......  20.00  your  watch  will  be  taken  Raana;  Karl  20;00  the  institution  for  the  use  of  the  the  hospital  aboard  the  Robin  Ray,  Claude­ Locksley  and  delivered  to  the  20.00  men.  56.00  Tickle,  JLonnie  20.00  In  a  lett^ ia  Joseph  ­CoEndoir  hospital  oh  July> 12.  Tankermen  Robin  Line  Gives  Television  Set  To  Marine  Hospital  In Baltimore  �Page Eight  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday. July  27, 1951  smps' MmiuTES AND NEWS  t:.­' ^  Heavy  Breakdown  Rate On  Boneyard  Ships  Irks  Crews  'Navigator'  Staff  Celebrates  Tenth  issue  The  rush  of  ships  being  recommissioned  from  boneyards  around  the  country  has  brought  a  host  of  headaches  for  the  crews  taking  them  on  their first  trips.  A  size­*;  fed  steak  at  every  meal  for  able  number  of  the  bone­ the entire length of  the voy­ yard  Liberties  have  marked  age.  their first  trips  by  break­ The  twist  in  events came when  downs  and  have  been  the  the  refrigerator  of  the  Liberty  source  of  strong  words  by  Jacob  Chandler  Harper,  GAA­ disgusted  crewmembers,  but  chartered  to  the  Robin.  Line,  at  least  in  one  instance  a  broke  down  after  the  ship  left  for  Europe.  With  the  meat  in  breakdown  i n  equipment  peril  of  spoiling,  the  Steward  was  the  cause  of  rejoicing  instructed  the  Cooks  to  feed  the  when  crewmembers  of  one  crew  steak  at  everjt meal.  ship  found  themselves  being  By  the  time" the  ship  hit  Lor­ ient,  France,  the  crewmembers  were  bulging  at  the  belts  and  turning  their  noses  up  at  any­ thing  lower  than  a  T­bone,  though  they  expected  the  re­ turn  trip  to  be  a  dull  round  of  The  staff  of  the  Navigator,  newspaper  published  aboard  the  SS  Del  Norte,  celebrate  the  hash  and  stew.  completion  of  ten  issues  since  Vol.  1.  No.  1,  ca.ne  off  the  press  by  displaying  copies  of  each  Millions  of  pint­sized  TY  Their  fears  were  unfounded,  issue.  From  left  to  right,  they  are,  rear  row:  Mac  Fabricant,  A1  Brindley,  Tex  Metting,  Stefan  fans  may  be  disillusioned  to  however,  reports  Vance  Reid,  the  Ship's  Delegate,  for  when  Sobczyk,  Felix  Amora,  Robert  High,  Jacob  Zimmer,  William  Smith.  Standing  in  rear:  Frank  hear  it,  but  the  LOG  has  the  stores  came  aboard  there  Paschang,  Harold  E.  Crane.  Front  row:  Maurice  Duet,  Frank  Russo  and  Thurston  Lewis.  learned  that  cowboy  John  was  a  sizeable  quantity  of fresh  "Wayne  doesn't  take  all  of  meat,  primarily  steak.  So,  again,  his  wiskey  straight  at  a  the  crew  dined  on  steak  every  frontier  saloon  and  his  sole  night. "It  was  one  long  holiday,"  Reid.  "To  us  she  is  the  mean  of  travel  isn't  a  four­ says  steak  ship,  a  joy  to  every  cat­ legged  critter.  tleman's  heart."  This  bit  of  news comes straight  ONE  BRIGHT  SIDE  After  a  24­year  absence  Bruno  Kerpa  has  returned  to  the  sea,  but  it's  from  the  horse's  mouth—oops—  The  experience  of  the  Harper  crew  of  the  Alcoa  Cavalier.  a  far  different  trade  than  it  was  when he left to rear a family after an ad­ The  information,  received  by  crew  was  the  one  bright  spot  in  venturous  career  aboard  sailing  ships  and  coal  burning steamers.  Now  sail­ way  of  pony  express,  of  course,  thl»  otherwise  dreary  picture.  a fireman, Kerpa  stood  be­ Firemen  had  to  trim  their  own  has  it  that  while  the  Alcoa  From  reports  received  at  mg on  SIU  ships,  he  Im  no«  good  words  for  the  "good  fore  the  roaring fires  of  the  old  coal.  All  of  this  without  over­ cruise  ship  was  in  Port  of  Spain,  Headquarters  it's  a  rare ship  out  coal  burners  shoveling  coal  artd  time  or  compensation.  Trinidad,  recently  cowboy  of  the  boneyard  that  hasn't  old  days."  Wayne's  off­screen  habits  were  brought  woe  to  the  crew.  A  A  veteran  of  sailing  under  heaving  ashes  for  weeks  on  end  Today  with  extra  pay  for  observed  by  four  of  the  ship's  crewmember  of  the  Edward  L.  four flags,  including  American,  during  his  trips.  If  a  Fireman  overtime  and  penalty  work,  crew  from  close  range.  Grant,  BlSbmfield,  Liberty,  re­ 50­year­old  Kerpa described these  became  ill,  the  watch  went  on  coupled  with  the  almost  revo­ Seems  that  four  SIU  cow­ ported  that  the  galley  range  of  days  of  sailing  as  "hell,"  includ­ six  on  and  six  off  with  four  or  lutionary  changes  in  working  punchers  —  "real  western  fans"  the  ship  broke  down  and  left  ing  his  days  on  American­flag  five fires  to  watch  and  clean.  If  and  living  conditions  aboard  '  the  coal  passer  became  ill,  the  ship,  Kerpa finds  going  to  sea  they  called  themselves—decided  the  crew  without  hot  meals  for  ships.  is  an  enjoyable  and  profitable  to  pay  Mr.  Wayne  a  visit  at  the  over  a  week.  The  ship,  as  a  livelihood.  Queens  Park  Hotel,  his  base  of  result,  was  delayed  in  Trinidad.  Kerpa's  experiences  before  the  operations  while touring the area.  The  Alaska  Spruce,  as  a  let­ mast  in  the  early  '20's  were  no  ROUND­UP  ter  in  this  issue  of  the  LOG  less  discomforting  than  his  work  Parking  their  six­shooters  and  bears  out,  had  engine  trouble  aboard  the  coal  burners.  At  one  10­gallon  hats  on  the  ship,  the  that  caused  the  ship  to  take  al­ time  he  signed  on  as  Blacksmith  four  ambled  downtown  and  in  most  two  months  in  making  the  aboard  the  four­masted  bark  no  time  at  all  had  corralled  intercoastal  mn  from  Norfolk  to  Lamkenhafen,  bound  from  Ham­ Wa3me,  his  wife  (yes,  folks,  the  Alaska.  Her  17­man  crew  was  burg  for  Calcutta  and  Australia.  cowboy  has  a  wife)  and  press  not  in  a  happy  mood  at  last  The  trip  took  135  days  to  Cal­ agent  into  deserting  their  plush  report.  cut^ • w   ith  a  cargo  of  salt—a  ranch  house  for  a  tour  qf  the  The  Clarksburg  Victory,  Mis­ towns  spots.  cargo  which  Karpa  said  spawned  sissippi,  reported  range  trouble  millions  of  .salt fleas  that  infest­ The  rough­riding  party  scorn­ and  an  unhappy  crew  during  its  ed  the  entire  ship.  ed  the  town for  a suitable  saloon  recent  trip,  and  the  men  on  the  Kerpa  reports  that  the  food  but  had  to  settle  for  the  "Cas­ E.  A.  Burnett,  Isthmian,  sweat­'  on  the  trip  deteriorated  steadily  bah"  where  they spent  the after­ ed  over  a  broken down  refrigera­ and  after  a  short  time  the  crew  noon  sipping  long  cool  ones.  tor during  its trip  to Europe.  An­ was  on  a  steady  diet  of  biscuits,  R.  J.  Callahan,  Ship's  Dele­ other  unhappy  Isthmian,  the  Ed­ corned  beef  and  dried flsh.  They  gate,  who  reported  the  occasion,  ward  Scripps,  was  last  reported  were  also  rationed  one  cup  of  must  have  sat  near  Wayne's  limping  into  Bombay  for  repairs  water  a  day,  with  none  for  press  agent,  for  his  report  re­ after  trying  valiently  to  make  bathing.,  veals  that  Wayne  was  soon  to  the first  leg  of  its  trip  without  leave  for  Ireland  to  make  a film  a  breakdown.  When  the  ship  arrived  in  Cal­ "The  Quiet  Man"  for  RKO.  According  to  the  reports  re­ cutta  the  crew  enjoyed  two  days  It  was  also  reported  that  there  ceived  from  crewmembers  on  in  port  when  disaster  stnfck.  just  was  no  living  with  those  the  affected  ships  they  are  in  Suddenly,  without  Warning,  the  four  critters  after  the  got  back  agreement  on  one  thing:  Every  ship  capsized  in  the  Ganges  to  the  ship.  Spurs  clanking  on  ship  being  returned  to  service  Crewmembezs  of  the  DePauw  Victory,  South  Atlantic,  catch  river  throwing  the  crewmen  the  deck  all  night  and  the  wail  from  the  boneyard  should  be  a  bif  of  sun  and  air  while the  ship  was  enroute  from  Korean  aboard  into  the  water  where the  of  a  guitar  from  the  midship  thoroughly  inspected  and  given  waters  where  it  had  been  operating  for  the  MSTS.  The  Sea­ tide' ran  strong.  All  were  res­ bunkhouse  was  enough  to  drive  test  runs  before  being  allowed  farers  are,  left  to  right."VilUams,  MM;  Paris,  MM;  NUorana,  cued  but  everyone's  belongings  the  crew  plum  looj.  ^­j to  be  put  into  service.,  were  lost  Sl^­andy^^  Cavalier  Men  Corral  Film  Dude  Wayne  Veteran Of 'Good Old Days' Returns  To Sea  After  24  Years  On  Beach  The De Pauw's Sun Tan Club  �.• Jyri^'UK'­ • ''  « •   Friday,  July  27,  1951  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Page  Nine  Digested  Minutes  Of  SiU  Ship  Meetings  CHIWAWA  (Cities.  Service)  cooperation  between  crew  Mess­ SAN  A N G E L O  VICTORY  man  and  Pantryman  urged.  June  11—Chairman, Keith  Terpe  (Seatrade),  June  3—Chairman,  J,  June  17  —  Chairman,  William  Rodites; Secretary,  N. Abernathy.  Secretary,  W.  Girard.  Delegates'  Thompson;  Secretary,  Antonio  Delegates  reported  number  of  reports  accepted.  Special  meeting  Tarquinio.  Delegates'  reports  ac­ books  and  permits  in  their  de­ called  to  discuss  and  act  upon  cepted. Suggestion  agreed  to  that  partments.  Captain  to  be  seen  the  various  issues  raised  in  the  crew  support  the  continued  ope­ about  fresh  milk in  Japan.  Sug­ current  SEAFARERS  LOG.  Full  report  given  on "the  issues  raised  ration  of  the  seamen's  club  in  gestion  made  that  stewards  de­ and  vote  takeh  with  crew  unani  Naples.  Suggestion  made  to  take  partment  rooms  be  painted.  on  fruits  and  vegetables  in  mously  in  favor  of  all.  XXX  Naples.  4.  4.  4  ANNE  BUTLER  (Bloomfield).  COUNCIL  GROVE  (CitiM  Ser  4.  4.  June  23—Chairman,  Fred  Israel;  vice),  June  24—Chairman,  Aksel  THE  CABINS  (Mathiasen),  Secretary,  John  Breen.  Ship's  Glerup;  Secretary,  Joseph  Heckl.  May  9  —  Chairman,  William  Ca­ Delegate  reported  that  company  Delegates  reported  no  disputec  rey; Secretary,  W.  Neilson.  Dele­ does  not  alloV  draws  in  Ameri­ ivSRYAAA^ CAM REAP .T  overtime.  Motion  carried  to  have  gates  reported  some  disputed  can  money  in^ South  American  fans  installed  in  the  port  and  overtime.  Each  man  to  donate  ports.  Some  disputed  overtime  starboard  crew  heads.  Motion  $2  for  ship's  fund.  reported.  carried  that  the  Bosun  assign  a  June  28  Chairman,  Warren  XXX  Neilson;  Secretary,  Eilenberry.  seaman  to  sweep  and  wash  off  CALMAR  (Calmar),  April  ZX—  poop  deck  every  morning.  Delegates  reported  number  of  Chairman,  Orlie  Price; Secretary,  books  and  permits  in  their  de­ B.  Cawthorne.  Bulletin  board  to  t.  t,  i,  FRENCH  CREEK  (Cities  Ser­ partments.  Old  washing  machine  be  put  up  in  crew's  lounge.  vice),  June  17 — Chairman,  Joe  to  be  sent  ashore  for  repairs.  Question  raised  as to,  where  only  Collins;  Secretary,  W.  Wendland.  Proposal  made  to  keep  stricter  a  Deck  Engineer  is'carried,  who  Delegates  reported  okay.  Clari­ control  over  performers.  relieves  the  Fireman  for  supper?  fication  given  on  hoisting  buck­ XXX  May  27—Chairman,  W.  Bun­ ets •  while  tank  cleaning.  Report  LONGVIEW  VICTORY  (Vic­ ker;  Secretary,  B.  Cawthorne.  from  Senate  Labor  sub­commit­ tory  Carriers),  June  20 — Chair­ Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  tee  on  Cities  Snvice  case.  man,  John  Howarth;  Secretary,  Several  repairs  suggested.  Pa­ B.  Trottie.  Delegates  reported  all  4,  4.  4.  trolman  to  be .iSeen  that  repairs  GOVERNMENT  CAMP  (Cities  okay.  Motion  carried  to  buy  a  are  made  in  New  York.  Crew  Service),  June  27  —  Chairman,  new  motor  for  the  washing  ma­ asked  to  cooperate  in  seeing  that  Tom  Crane:  Secretary,  T.  Zar­ chine.  Discussion  on  shortage  of  the  messroom  is  left  clean  after  raga. Delegates  reported, no  beefs,  linen,  which  Steward  said  was  playing  cards.  S^hip's  crew  told  to  vote~ on  new  second  in  importance  after  food.  dues  referendum  and  constitu­ Someone  said  that  the  important  tional  amendments.  Clarification  STEEL  MAKER  (Isthmian),  and  Captain. ^Motion  carried  that  thing  after  food  was  a  lifeboat.  asked  as  to  who Is  to  make  cof­ June  17—Chairman,  F.  Harvy:  crew's  washing  machine  be  put  XXX  Secretary,  T.  Concepdon.  Dele­ in  the name  of  the Union  in  case  FREDERIC  fee  at  morning  coffetime.  C.  COLLIN  gates  reported  all  okay.  Captain  the ship  is laid  up,  sold  or  taken  (Trans­Fuel),  April  8  —  Chair­ t  t  LONE  JACK  (Cities  Service),  to  be  seen  about  fixing  radio  iif  over  by  another  union.  Ship's  man, Henry  Anderson; Secretary,  XXX  June  10  —  Chairman,  Donald  messhaU.  Five  issues  read  and  Delegate  resigned  because  ma­ Frank  Naklicki. Delegates  report­ SEATSAIN  HAVANA  (Sea­ jority  of  beefs  are  in  deck  de­ ed  number  of  books  and  permits.  train),  June  3—Chairman,  Reece  Dickson;  Secretary,  B.  Kimberly.  accepted  by  crew.  partment,  and  he  is  not  a  deck  Motion  carried  that  anyone  com­ Oliver; Secretary,  W. Cahill. Del­ t  X  It  Delegates  reported  all  in  order.  Suggestion  made  that  washing  STEEL  SCIENTIST  (Isthmian),  department  man,  ing  aboard  drunk  wiU  be  heav­ egates  reported  no  beefs.  Men  machine  be repaired  in next port.  May  26—Chairman,  Charles  Lee;  XXX  ily fined.  Ship's  Delegate  to  see  reminded  to  be  aboard  ship  one  Clarifications  in  Cities  Service  Secretary,  Charles  Bexgagha.  FORT  BRIDGER  (US  Petro­ about  a  new  library  in  New  Or­ hour  before  sailing  time.  Motion  Delegates  reported  number  of  contract  read  and  accepted.  leum),  May  26—Chairman,  Will­ leans.  Educational  bulletin  from  carried  to  have  a  voice  tube  in­ books  and  permits  in  their  de­ iam Thompson;  Secretary, Lee  de  Union  read  and  accepted.  Dele­ stalled  from  galley  to  crew's  %  %  E.  A.  BURNETT  (Isthmian),  partments.  Discussion  on  per­ Parlier.  Delegates  reported  no  gate  reported  Captain  had  asked  messroom. Crew  asked  that  Max­ June  3 — Chairman,  Charles  B.  formers.  beefs.  Charges  read  against  a  that  the  crew  refrain  from  wak­ well  House  coffee  be  put  aboard.  »  »  »  Martin; Secretary,  W. Van^Jlyne.  crewmember  who  had  fouled  up  ing  him  up  in  the  middle  of  the  Motion carried  to have  ladder in­ Delegates  reported all  okay. Men  SEADREAM  (Colonial),  June  continuously  during  trip.  More  night  asking  for  draws.  stalled  on  eye  beams  and  a  cat­ wanting  time  off  in foreign  ports  3  — Chairman, W. Morrison;  Sec­ walk  so  Deck  Engineer  can  safe­ were  urged  to  make  arrange­ retary,  D.  Freexhan.  Delegates  ly  grease  machinery  of  deck  ments  for  swapping  watches.  reported  okay.  Discussion  on  po­ winches.  Motion  carried  to  have  . Crew  suggests  that all  SIU  crews  litical  action,  with  crew  voting  another  Wiper  put  aboard  and  hiake  a  close  check  of  ships  be­ to  send  a  letter  to  Headquarters  Harrison  St.  Union  renegotiate  with  company  SIU, A&G  District  SAN  FRANCISCO  450  ing  reactivated  and  make  sure  giving  crew's  endorsement.  Douglas  2­8363  on  Electrician  set­up.  X  ^  t,  86  Seneca  St.  they  are  in  seagoing .condition,  BALTIMORE  14  North  Gay  St.  SEATTLE  WILLIAM  B.  YATES  (Isth­ E^rl  Main  0290  Sheppard,  Agent  Mulberry  4540  as  the  Burnett  is  h rnng  trouble  CAMAS  ME/UDOWS  (US  Pe­ WILMINGTON  440  Avalon  Blvd.  mian),  June  2—Chairman,  Char­ BOSTON  2/6  State  St.  with  the cold  boxes and  the fresh  troleum),  May  20—Chaixmam  M.  Terminal  4­3131  ie  Maxur;  Secretary,  O.  Brooke.  Ben  Lawson,  Agent  Richmond  2­0140  water  tanks.  NEW  YORK  105  Broad  St.  Lukas;  Secretary,  W.  Murphyt  Dispatcher  Richmond  2­014]  Delegates  reported  all  okay.  BOwling  Green  9­3438  Delegates  reported  all  in  order.  308i/i—23rd  St.  Chairman  suggested  that  the  per­ GALVESTON  Suggestion  made  that  Ship's  Keith  Alsop.  Agent  Phone  2­8448  mitmen  read  the  agreement  and  Great  Lakes  District  Delegate  see Skipper  about  turn­ LAKE  CHARLES.  La  1419  Ryan  St.  learn  it  well.  Discussion  on  ways  ASHTABULA  1036  W.  5th  St.  ing  in  foreign  money  before  Keith  Terpe,  Agent  to  make  vessel  a  good  SIU  ship.  Phone  4­8831  MOBILE  I  Sou|)i  Lawrence  St.  leaving  port.  Second  Cook­Bakey  . .10  Exchange  St.  XXX  Gal  Tanner,  Agent  Phone  2­1754  BUFFALO.  N.Y  instructed  to  do  better  in  his  Phone  Cleveland  7391  523  Bienville  St.  STEEL  ,F L Y E H  (Isthmian)  MONROE  (Bull).  May  10—  NEW  ORLEANS  CLEVELAND  2602  Carroll  St.  work.  Crew  commended  Head­ June  24  —  Chairman,  Stephen  Chairman,  H.  Roundlree;  Secre­ Lindsey  Williams,  Agent  Phone  Main  0147  quarters  Committee  for  doing  «  Magnolia  6112­6113  DETROIT  1038  3rd  St.  Sloheski;  Secretary,  Robert  tary, Douglas Acker. Ship's  Dele­ 51  Beaver  St.  Headquarters  Phone  Cadillac  6857  fine  job  on  the  new  Vacatiott  Smith.  Delegates  reported  no  gate  thanked  men  who  had  do­ NEW  YORK  HAnover  2­2784  DULUTH  .­.531  W.  Michigan  St.  Plan.  beefs. Vote  of  thanks given Stew­ nated  to  March  of  Dimes. Motion  NORFOLK  Phone  Melrose  4110  127­129  Bank  St.  XXX  ard,  who  discussed  care  of  ship's  carried  for  Headquarters  work  Ben  Rees,  Agent  683  S.  2nd  St.  Phone  4­1083  MILWAUKEE  SEATRAIN  NEW  JERSEY  on  a  plan  where families  of  mer­ Phone  Broadway  2­5017  linen.  Crew  asked  to  donate  to  PHILADELPHIA  337  Market  St.  (Seatrain),  June  19 — Chairman,  chant  seamen  can  be  admitted  to  SOUTH  CHICAGO  3261  E.  92nd  St.  S.  CarduIIo,  Agent  Market  7­1635  ship's  fund  for  repairs  to  wash­ Phone  Essex  5­2410  Mike  Muzio;  Secretary,  A1  Pow­ marine  hospitals.  Educational  SAN  FRANCISCO  450  Harrison  St.  ing  machine.  er.  Motion  carried  to  elect  one  program  held  with  Ship's  Dele­ Lloyd  Gardner.  Agent  Douglas  2­5475  4  i ft  Canadian  District  SAN  JUAN,  PR  252  Ponce  de  Leon  man  to  care  for  library  and  STEEL  CHEMIST  (Isthmian),  gate  reading  the  booklet  Sal  Colls,  Agent  463  McGill  St.  other  crew  property.  SAVANNAH  2  Abercom  St.  MONTREAL  June 18—Chairman,  Jess  Martin;  Charges."  MArquette  5909  ^  X  X  X  E.  B.  Tilley,  Agent  Phone  3­1728  XXX  Secretary,  Miles  Sanders.  Dele­ \Z6Vi  Hollis  St.  TADDEI  (Shipenter),  June  17  SEATTLE  2700  Ist  Ave.  HALIFAX,  N.S  SANTORE  (Ore),  June  23  —  gates  reported  some  disputed  Phone  3­8911  Ray  Oates,  Agent  Seneca  4570  • — Chairman,  Red  Brady;  Secre­ overtime.  Discussion  on  allot­ Chairmam  Vincent  Walrath; Sec­ TAMPA  1809­1811  N.  Franklin  St.  FORT  WILLIAM.. 118H  Syndicate  Ave.  leury,  George  Bauer.  Delegates  Ontario  Phone  3­3221  retary,  W.  Clark.  Discussion  on  Ray  White,  Agent  Phone  2­1323  'ment  of  sanitary  work.  Sugges­ PORT  COLBORNE  103  Durham  St.  reported  no  beefs.  Repair  list  to  the five  issues sent  to ship.  Crew  WILMINGTON, Calif.. .440  Avalon  Blvd.  tion  made  to  have linen changed.  Ontario  Phone  AS 91  be  made  up  and  okayed  by  each  Jeff  Morrison,  Agent  Terminal  4­2874  Steward  stated  he  tried  to  get  voted  ICQ  percent  in  favor  of  all  HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St.,  86  Colborne  St.  N.Y.C.  TORONTO,  Ontario  Elgin  5719  department.  Each  man  to  donate  concentrated  fruit  juices  in  Col­ issues.  Delegates  reported  some  SECRETARY­TREASURER  VICTORIA,  B.C....617J/5  Cormorant  St.  $5  toward  purchase  of  a  new  disputed  overtime  in . each  dcr  ombo  but  the'Captain  would  not  Paul  HaU  Empire  453 I  washing  machine.  partment.  Discussion  on  number  allow  it.  HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES  VANCOUVER,  B.C....565  Hamilton  St.  of  pierhead  jumps on  these ships,  Joe  Algina  Pacific  7824  Robert  Matthews  i  4.  i  DEL  AIRES  (Mississippi),  May  SYDNEY,  N.S  304  Charlotte  St.  Joseph  Volplan  DOROTHY  (BuU),  June  3  —  and  the  necessity  of  more  SIU  18—Chairman,  Baldy  Ballanger;  Phone  6346  Chairman,  H.  Pierce;  Secretary,  men  taking  the  ships  to  safe­ BAGOTVILLE.  Quebec  20  Elgin  St.  Secretary,  A1  Whitmer.  Dele­ guard  conditions.  SUP  L.  Allen.  Delegates  reported  Phone  545  gates  reported  minor  beefs  con­ .XXX  37  Ormont  St.  number  of  permits  and  books  in  HONOLULU  16  Merchant  St.  THOROLD,  Ontario  cerning  night's  lodging  for  soihe  Phone  3­3202  Phone  5­8777  their  departments.  Motion  car­ LLOYD  S. CARLSON  (Bloom­ of  crew.  Treasurer  reported  $57  ,  QUEBEC. ...  113  Cote  De  La  Montague  PORTLAND  Ill  W.  Bumside  St.  ried  to  hold  a  meeting  each  trip  iield).  May  13  —  Chairman,  D.  Quebec  Phone  2­7078  on  hand.  Men  urged  to  contri­ Beacon  433.6  going  north.  Warning  on  getting  Fuschillu:  Secretary,  J.  Prest­ RICHMOND,  Calif.  257~5ih  St.  SAINT  JOHN,... 177  Prince  William  St.  bute  to  March  of  Dimes.  gassed  up  and  performing  given  woodU  Deck  Delegate  reported  Phone  2599.  N.B.  Phono  20049  (More Ships' Minutes on Page 1^  scttve  dMerences  between  Bosun  by  the  Ship's  Delegate.  ­ Directory  Of  SIU  HaUs  l#.r.­ �Page  Ten  THE  SEAFARERS.LOG  Panamanian  'Cruise'  Vet  Lauds  SIU­ITF  Victory  Keeping  Up  Willi  The  Union  Friday,  Jul7 .27.19SL '  Brotherhood  *  On Del Norte  Real, He Says  We  got  wheat  from  Argentina  for  France. Things grew from bad  ^I've finally  been  spurred  to  to  worse  as  time  went  on,  and  write  a  letter  to  the  LOG.  I  am  by  the  time  we  got  to  France  it  To  the  Editor:  oyerwhelmed  with  'joy  to  see  was enough for  most  of  the  boys.  I  would  appreciate  it  if  you'  where  the  SIU  and  the  ITF  won  I  certainly  couldn't  blame  them  would  please  print  this  in  the­ $27,600  for  the  crew  aboard  the  too  much  when  the  quit  the  ship  LOG  for  the  whole  membership­ Panamanian  OiltransportCT.  there.  to read.  '•   Although  my  experience  on  a  SIX  STALWARTS  I  was  an  Ordinary  Seaman  Panamanian  ship  was  not  as  bad  aboard  the  SS  Del  Sud,  when  I',  as  it  was  for  this  crew,  never­ Thanks  to  Cecil  Morton,  who  was the  Chips aboard—one  grand  was  taken  off  on  the  southbound  theless  it  was  bad  enough.  voyage  in  Santos,  Brazil,  due  to  The  MS  Philae  was  her  name.  fellow  and  certainly  a  valuable  a  shipboard  accident.  • We set  sail  from  Vancouver  SIU  member—six  of  us  ­were  I  was  sent  to  the  hospital  • with an organized  SIU crew  after  persuaded  to stay  so the company  there,  and  after  a  few  days  was  the  Captain  was  unable  to, man  could  not  break  the  contract.  put  aboard  the  SS  Del  Norte  her  with  scab  labor.  The  crew  When  the  replacements  came  on  to  be  xetumed  to  the  States.  was  all  Canadian.  The  officers  they  were  of  all  nationalities.  We  were  then  chartered  by  were­Norwegian.  We  were  head­ "SIU  STYLE"  the  Dutch  Government  to  go  to  ed  for  Argentina.  the  Far East  by  way  of  Suez and  The  moment  I  arrived  on  the  ­After  getting  tor sea  the  Cap­ Norte,  I  was  greeted  in  what  I­ tain  immediately  set  forth  to  back  again.  The  grub  was rotten.  call  true  SlU  style.  iSy  this  I ­ bust  the  Union.  His first  atteimpt  Some  crewmembers  got  jaimdice.  We  did  manage,  however,  to  mean  all  the  Brothers  wanted,  was  to  st<^  the  Union  meetings  maintain  the  original  set  wages',  to  know  if  I had  mough smokes,;,  ;aboard  the ship.  Needl^ to  say,  for  evCTy<me.  toilet  articles,  or  was there  any­[  this  di(t  jnot  go  over  too  well  When  we  got  back  "to  Rotter­ thing  I  might  need.  with  the  members  and  trouble  dam  the  12  months  contract  had  I was  put in  the ship's hospital,  began.  We  were  at  sea  sixty­five  Formor .Seafarttr  Jonathan  DuBose  .escapes  from  the  life  where  immediately  the  Ship's  days  before  reaching  Rosario.  expired  and  we  were  all  re­ of  a  Navy  man  for  a  few  moments  catching  up  on  the  We "were  given  shore  leave  with  placed with a gang from Norway,  happenings of  the  SIU  in  the  pagw  of  the ^AFARERS  LOG,  Delegate  saw  to  it  that  I  had  linens,  and  went  so  far  as  to  $15  and  were  in  that  port  for  with  Norwegian  wages, of course.  Chips  and  I  then  worked  our  A Seabee,  DuBose  warns  that  even  10  years  at  sea  won't  help  havp  my  bunk  made  up  for  me."  almost  three  weeks.  way  back  on  a  Canadian  scow  much  toward  getting  a  rating.  Then  came  the  Topper!  A few  .  headed  for  New  York,  but  be­,  days  later,  I  w^ approached  by  cause  of  bad  weather  we­  put  the  Ship's  Treasurer  and,  with­ into  Halifax for  repairs.  W^  still  out  a  speech  or  any  other  kind  hadn't  gotten  our  pay  from  the  of  hullhbaloo,  I  was  handed  a '  Panamanian  ship,  since  we  were  ten­dollar  bill.  to  pick  that  up  in  New  York,  He  merely  said  that  it  was  but  fortunately  the  Canadian  customary  to  give  Brothers  re­,  ship  • wras sailing  short,  so  Chips  ing  to  come  off  because  I  am  turning  as  hospital  patients;  signed  on.  When  we  got to  Hali­ To  the  EditOK  To  the  Editor:  planning  to  make  one  more  trip  money*for  smokes,  of  any  other  fax  we  had  enough  money  for a  thing  they  might  need,  from  the  Por  the  past  years  whenever  room  until  the  company  wired  Now  I  ain't  ahankering  fer  no  dn  here.  feud,  but  I notice  in  one  of  the  ship's  treasury.  I received  the  LOG  at  our  home  us  train  fare  to  New  York.  I  guess  I'm  just  not  strong  I  have  read  of  the  wage  in­ In  New  York  we  met  Pat  LOGs  that  you  uns  "wure  hank­ enough  to  be  a  Deck  Engineer.  I  was  quite flabbergasted  at [  creases  for  the  men  of  the  Un­ Murphy,  Vancouver  Agent  for  ering fer a little  written  word  er  The other  day  the  Chief  told me  this  wonderful  gesture,  and  I  ion  and  of  the  many  new  bene­ the  Canadian  District,  who man­ two  from  us  so­called  Seafarer­ to  pack  a  winch.  I  told  him  it  want  this  made  known  in  print:  .  fits  the Union  has  won for  them.  aged  somehow  to get a  new ;• '>»­ reporters.  Well,  I  ain't  much  at  was  mighty  big  tp  pack  and  I  that  if  ever  an  example  of  true  Each  time  I  have  said  a  silent  tract  for  the  Norwegians  who  rcportin'  but  I  would  kinda  like  didn't  think  I  could  do  it,  but  Brotherhood  and  good  unionism  'Thank  You,"  as  I  know  these  were  put on the  ship  to take  our  to  let  you  know  'bout  my  troub­ if  he  would  give  me  a  line  I  exists,  it's  right  aboard  the  Del  matters  make  the  life  my  hus­ place.  He  got  them  wages  equal  les  on  this hyar  piece  of  scrap.  guess  I  could  drag  it  across  the  'Jorte.  If  ever  a  crew  lived up  to  band  lives  at  sea  a  bit  better  to  ours.  This  should  prove  that  Being  broke,  which  is  nuthin  deck. I don't  understand  why  he  SlU  standards,  it's  the  cfew  of  and  make  for  a  bit  easier  life  the  SIU  takes  care  of  all  Sea­ unusual  fer  me,  I  took  a  job  on  stormed off  the deck.  I do  every­ the  Del  Norte,  who  not  only  for us  here  at  home.  farers  and  does  everything  it  the  Jean  LaFitte  as  Deck  En­ thing  he  tells  me.  preach  Brotherhood  but. practice  It  wasn't  until  I  read  Mrs.  can  to  better  conditions  for  sea­ gineer. Now,  I don't lay  no  claim  t.  to  being  a  good  Deck  Engineer,  Say,  I  hear  that  cars  are  Harding's  letter  (LOG,  July  13)  men  throughout  the  world.  Harold  Schackman  pretty  cheap  on  the  East  Coast.  i that  I  decided  no  one  would  After  getting  to  New  York  I  but  I'm  learning more  every day.  SUP  P­13079  Mebbe  so,  but  I  got  one  that  know  of  my  appreciation  for  went  to  the  Coast  Guard  and  STEJMED  UP  would  be  hard  to  beat.  It's  only  ;  these  things  imless  I  let  you  got  my  Chief  Electrician's  en­ The  first  day  I  came. on  the  got  125,000  miles  on  it  and  it  know.  dorsement and  shipped out  on an  scow  the  Chief  Engineer  told  me  There  isn't  much  I  can  add  to  A&G  SIU  ship.  I  never  knew  a  to put  steam on  deck.  You know  only  cost  me  $1,195.  It  needs  a  i ,what  she has said about  the add­ seaman's  life  could  be so wonder­ what  I  did?  I  started  opening  couple  of  small  repairs  and  it  will  be  perfect.  It  was  rolled  ted  security  the  Welfare  Plan  ful. It  sure  was  a  pleasure  after  the  ­steam  stop  on  the  port  over  three  times  and  the  left  gives the  families of  seamen,  but  being  cm  a  Panamanian  scow.  boiler.  Heck,  You  can't  learn  door  sags  a  bit,  but  there's  un­ I do  want  to  let  you  know  that  Boss Rhody  everything  at  once.  Like  the  adulterated  thunder  under  the  [bere  is  miother  sailor's  wife  who  time  the  Ibrst  Assistant  told  me  hood.  My  best  tire  has  four  [ is .thankful.  to  start  the  deck .condenser  and  boots  in  it.  Jack, my  husband,  has told me  Neck  Injury  Prevents  the  first  thing  you  know  I  had  that  he's  now  covered  by  $1,500  Atlantan  From  Sailing  the  telemotor  system  working.  FRIENDLY  PUSH  I  insurance,  which  is nice  to know  Boy,  what  a  time  I'm having.  'Cause  I'm  a  friendly  guy  I  [in  the  event  anything  should  To  the  Editor:  Every  time  the Bosun  asks for  let the­Chiefs wife  drive it  down  happen.  Likewise,  he  has  told  I  have been receiving  the LOG  steam  on  the  anchor  windlass  me  that  he  now  will  receive  va­ since  I  quit  sailing" in  1946  and  I  just  sit  back  and  pray  it  will  to  Frisco  from  Seattle.  I  hear  tell  she  pushed  it  over  half  the  cation  money  every  year.  This  have  thoroughly  enjoyed  every  run.  One  time  we  dropped  the  alone  is  a  sort  of  a  cost  of  liv­ issue  I  have  received.  It  keeps  anchor  and  we  couldn't  get  the  way  there.  Someone  said  she  even  had  to  push  it  downhill.  ing  bonus  to  us  as  it  is  money  me  posted  on  the  activity  and  thing  back  up  again.  Kinda  reluctant  buggy,  but  I  I he  has  never  collected  before.  the  great  things  the  SIU  is  do­ Know  what  I'm  gonha  do?  I  like  them  omery.  AH  in  aU,  Jack  and I  are  very  ing  for  its  members.  think  i know  too  much  to  keep  Imuch  appreciative  of  the  many  It  would  be  nice  to  sail  the  on  sailing  as  Deck  Engineer.  I  I  think  I  got  a  pretty  good  Ibenefits  the  Union  has  won  for  seas  again as  I  did  during  World  think  I'll  go  up  and  get  my  li­ buy  though.  It's  a  1934  Olds  and  it  was  well  taken  care  of  by  the  jus  and  I  know  he  echoes  me  War  II,  but  due  to  a  neck  in­ cense.  old  couple  who  owned  it.  The  jwhen  I  say  we're  proud  of  the  jury  I  am  unable  to  do  so.  I  I  was  talking  wit|i  the  Chief  steering  wheel  is  original  equip­ I'SrU,  I'm  sure  there  are  hun­ know  the  SIU  will  lead  the  way  this  morning  and  he  had  the  Tt  was  moved  and  carried  ment.  Jdreds of  other "wives and families  in  the  future..  Please  send  me  a  nerve to  tell  me that  we  weren't  .." notes  BroRier  Slim  Bren­ idf  seamen  who  feel  the  same  as  copy of  "Seafarers  in  World  War  going  to  sail  together  anymore.  I'll  close  for  now  and  let  you  nan,  of  Cities  Sei^vlce's  Winter .  |l  do  but  somehow  never  get  II."  I  know  I  will  enjoy  reading  I  asked  him  if  he  was­going  to  know  later  if  the  Chief  takes  Hill  as  lie  types  up  the  nun­ his vacation  or not.  I can't figure  ui^%3  of  the  skip's  meeting  re­ I around  to  saying  "Thank  You."  it.  get  off  and  go  on  a_  or )  cently  before  the  ship  arrived  Harold E.  Williams  sumpin and he: tple me. Npl  iNow»j ihat  guy  out.  Mnb  John  Travew  Clyde  (Shotgun) ;:Sim  in  Leke  Chiyrles^  La,  .  JMl3nta,.,Ga..„,,..^  I  .pan't,  wba^ ^  Mich, ­,  To  Ihe  Editor:  I^ife's  Easier  With  Gains,  Says  SIU Wife  If  Ship  Keeps  Running  It's  Not  Shotgun's  Fault  Hunt  And  Peck  ^  �THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday.  July  27.  1951  Paga  Eleren  a"".0  Spruce  Still  700  Miles  From  Port  After 48­Day Norfolk­Alaska Trip  "So  I Says  To  The  Cuy..."  smoke.  After  looking  over  the  where  the  shore  workers  pro­ To  tho  Editor:  ceeded  to  rip  the  whole  engine,  You've  heard  the  oldtimers  engine,  the  Chief  found  that  he  apart,  which  took  them  exactly  would  have  to  pull  a  piston  (this  talk  about  the  length  of  time  it  one  week,  working  day  and  al­ took  them  to  go  around  the  is,  by  the  way,  a  diesel),  so  they  most  every  night.  began  working  all  hands  from  Horn  in  a  sailing  ship,  but  let  the  black  gang.  We finally  left  Frisco  without  me  tell  you  about  the  Alaska  In  the  meantime,  the  weather  three  of  our  old  crew,  one  man  Spruce,  bound  from  Newport  started  acting  up  again,  the  wind  going  to  the  hospital  and  two  News,  Virginia,  to  .^chorage,  at  times  reaching  a  velocity  of  falling  by  the  wayside.  So  far  Alaska,  via  the  Panama  Canal.  JBO  miles  an  hour,  and  there  we  we  only  had  one  little  break­ This  crew  shipped  out  of  the  were  wallowing  around  for  32  down,  but  we  are  keeping  our  New  York  Hall  on  May  7,  with  the  understanding  that  we  would  hours  with  nothing  to  do  but  fingers  crossed.  make  the  trip  from  Newport  give  moral  help  to  the  black  It  is  now  48  days  since  we  left  Newport  News,  and  we  are  News  to  Alaska  and  back  to  gang.  still  about  700  miles  from  Alas­ LOAD  GOES  Seattle,  and  then  the  ship  was  going  on  a  steady  run  between  In  the  meantime,  70  tons  of  ka,  and  they  say  we  may  load  Seattle  and  Alaska.  pipe  we  had  on  deck  took  its  with  lumber  and  head  back  to  We  left  New  York  on  May  10  departure  without  even  a  sound.  the  East  Coast."  Oh,  Mama!  Something  the  old  spellbinder  Pappy  House  (right)  said  brings  amused  smiles  to  the  faces  of  his  shipmates  aboard  the  and  arrived  in  Newport  News  Finally  they  got  her  going  again,  Incidentally,  this  ship  is  called  SS  Del  Aires.  Relaxing  ruid  listening  after  a  heavy  feed  are.  on  May  11,  and  then  proceeded  but,  with  the  wind  blowing  and  a  Diesel  coaster,  of  which  there  to  Idad.  Left  Virginia  May  18,  the  sea  running,  the  Chief  was  are  only  a  few  in  captivity.  front  to  rear:  Baldy  Baldinger.  Ralph  Pichet  and  John  Linn.  arrived  Panama  Csmal  May  27.  afraid  to  open  her  up  more  than  She  was  built  during  the  war,  Docked  for  repairs  and  stores,  just  to  keep  headway,  for  fear  and  lend­leased  to  the  British  went  through  the  Canal  May  29,  she  would  blow  up  again  and  until  the  war  was  over,  and  she  and  set  course  for  Alaska.  he  was  all  out  of  spare  parts.  was  in  the  boneyard  until  she  Everything  going  along  swell  We  set course  for  Alaska again  was  taken  out  in  May.  She  has  with  only  two  or  three  minor  and  kept  going  for  about  four  three  hatches  and  no  booms,  the  breakdowns  until  we  passed  hours,  when  the  Old  Man  decid­ cargo  being  handled  by  shore  To  the  Editor:  tions  to  be  right  down  the  al­ Frisco  lightship.  Then  we  had  Paul  Kaajcirik  ed  to  turn  back  to  Frisco for  re­ crews.  ley.  I  have  always  been  kind  of  to  slow  down  to  half­speed  on  pairs.  '  Most  of  the  time  I'm  happy  to  hazy  on  this.­ $200  and  $300  de­ So  we  headed  south  again,  curl  up  in  my  bunk  with  a  mag­ duction  business.  In  one  swipe  account  of  weather.  made  the  good  and  about  eight  hours  later  he  azine  and  let  that  go  as  educa­ a  good  number  of  questions  I  In  two  days  tion,  but  I  must  admit  that  the  hear  about  customs  on  ships  total  of  80  miles.  After  that,  the  decided  he  would  try  for  Seat­ weather  started  calming  down,  tle,  so  we  turned  around  again.  educational  bulletins  being  sent  have  been  answered.  so  the  Old  Man  gave  orders  for  Finally,  he  received  orders  from  out  to  the  ships  are  doing  the  While  on  the  subject,  I  think  full  speed  ahead.  his  home  office  to  proceed  to  job  much  better  than  True  De­ it  would  be  a  good  idea  to  get  Frisco,  so  we  turned  around  PULL  THE  HEAD  tective.  a  bulletin  out  on  the  laws affect­ again.  After  proceeding  full  ahead  There  is  a  lot  we  take  for  ing  seamen.  This  sounds  like  a  igranted  about  the  Union  and  yet  big  job,  but  a  lot  of  men,  in­ for  a  few  minutes,  the  engine  By  this  time  everybody  was  '• 21  really  don't  understand  too  well.  cluding  myself,  would  like  to  made  like  a  coffee  grinder  and  getting  dizzy  from  turning,  and  To  the  Editor:  we finally  limped  into  .Frisco  the  engine  room filled  up  with  That  goes  for  other  matters  af­ know  something  about  the  sea­ My  friend  John  Sweneharl^  lecting  seamen.  •   men's  law  and  why  we  don't  who  also  doesn't  drink,  wrote  The  recent  bulletins  about  come  under  workmen's  compen­ the  following.  John,  when  he  preparing  overtime  sheets  and  sation.  was  Professor  of  English  at  the  the  way  to  go  about  settling  University  of  Delaware,  used  to  Bam«r  Pusher  beefs  were  excellent  for  teach­ use  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  in  (Ed.  Note:  We're  glad  to  ing  the  newcomers  the  score  teaching  his  classes.  He  titled  it  find  helped  to  brush  away  some  hear  the  bulletins  are  doing  a  To  the  Editor:  was  only  out  a  week  when  "Why  Seamen  Don't  Drink."  •   of  the  cobwebs  from  the  minds  job  and  we  will  put  our  legal  I  had  a  heart  attack,  from  which  "The  reason  why  seamen  are  I  am  glad  the  SIU  member­ of  the  oldtimers,  eagles  to  work  on  the  article  ship  is  doing  so  well  in response  I  am  now  slowly  recovering  at  prone  not  to  touch  the  stuff  is  that  they  spend  so  much  of  NO  MORE  HAZBk  you  suggest  sometime  in  the  to  the  polio  drive.  I  know  Sea­ home.  their  time  on  the  water  which  is  Let  my. case  and  that  of  Gene  I,  personally,  foimd  the  recent  near  future.  Incidentally,  as  farer  Gene  Milanesi—^who  was  a  a  type  of  liquor.  When  they  Milanesi  help  you  all  to  be  more  bulletin  on  the  customs  regula­ the  article  will  bear  out.  be  recent  victim  of  polio—well,  and  come  ashore,  naturaUy  having'  careful  in  every  way.  happy  you  don't  come  under  he  is  a  great  guy.  I  say,  hats  Since  I  have  not  been  around  seen  so  much  of  fluid,  the  thing  off  to  the  membership  for  not  they  rush  for  is  something  solid  workmen's  compensation.)  forgetting  those  poor  unfortun­ from  the  first  of  this  year,  I  like  food.  would  like  to  hear  from  my  old  Vi  ates.  "They  da  not  rush  after  wo­ I  am  also  very  happy  to  T5ee  men  because  a  woman  is  a  ­.tii  all  the  progress,  being  made  by  human  and  it  had  been  proven  vd:  the  Union,  and  I  say  that  the  scientifically  that  the  human  iS"  membership  is  rightly  proud  of  body  is  made  up  of  83  percent  To  the  Editor:  belonging  to  an  outfit  that  is  water.  always  fighting  and  working  for  "However,  experiments  have • ftl  I  wish  to  put  in  a  word  of  the  advancement  of  all  seamen.  indicated  that  seamen  can  be  thanks  and  appreciation  to  all  I  would  also  like  to  take  this  conditioned  to  drink  by  gradual  of  the  Seafarers  for  their  con­ opportunity  to  point  out  that  elimination  of  their  fear  of  the  tributions  to  the  March  off  our  health  is  our  strength,  so  stuff.  Dimes.  I'd  like  to  say  that  it  is  let's  all  take  care  and  report  all  fi  worthy  and  just  cause.  DOUBLE  STRENGTH  accidents  and  illnesses.  By  THURSTON  LEWIS  After  going  to  sea  for  four  Even  a  bad  cold  is  dangerous  "At  the  Davy  Jones  Institute  years  as  a  member, of  the  SIU,  A fairweather friend is better  —^take  it  from  one  who  knows.  recently  volunteer  seamen  sub­ 3;'l  I  retuined  hpme  for  a  rest  in  I  was  in  Staten  Island  Marine  jects  were  administered  an  eye­ •T :  than  no friend  at  all.  May,  1949.  in  August  I  was  Hospital  24  days  from  what  dropperful  of  Virginia  Dare  Stricken  with  polio  and  para­ But  Oh.  how  quick"  they  started  out  as  a  bad  cold,  and  once  every  three  days  for  a  J f  lyzed  in  both  legs.  period  of  five  weeks.  At  the end  leave  you  of  the  period  it  was  found  that  Stanton  Patients  I  spent  seven  weeks  in  the  if  you  should  chance  to  several  of  the  more  hardy  sub­ • if  hospital. 'I  received  the  best  of  Praise  Officials  jects  were  able  to  take  a  double  fall.  care  and  when  discharged  was  dropperful.  For  Fund  Benefits  given  aluminum  crutches  and  "Only  one  subject  died  from  ; ifj  braces.  Everything  that  could  You  can  have  the  girl,  my  To  the  Editor:  the  increased  dose  and  it  is  be­ • til  possibly  be  done  was  dqne  for  lad,  lieved  that  he  was  actually  a  We  the  undersigned  take  this  me.  '­i.i l  while  yet  your  eyes  are  pleasure  to  thank  the  officials,  shoresider  in  disguise. •   GORDON  W.  BRAXTON  I  don't  think  I'll  ever  recover,  "Institute  spokesmen  now  pre­ the  trustees  of  the  Welfare  Plan,  blue,  but  I  can  get  around  now,  al­ dict  that  in  time,  with  the  con­ for  the  great  work  and  effort  though  my  left  leg  is  still  very  But  when  they're  dark  and  shipmate's.  Or  if  any  of  you  tinuing  decrease  in  the  size  of  they  are  showing.  weak  and  my  right  is  still  para­ make  the  port  of  Tampa,  how  a  shot  glass,  a  seaman  wiU  be  rs  and staring,  lad,  We  are  proud  to  have  a  Un­ lyzed.  It's  rough  to  know  that  about  giving  me  a  ring?  I  was  capable  of  walking  into  a  bar  then  I shall  have  her,  too.  ion  that  leads  them  all.  The  Bosun  on  the  SS  Claiborne  for  along  ru  never  be  sailing  again.  with  any  landlubber  and  ra^es  in  benefits  are  proudly  I'm  probably  not  the only  Sea­ You'll  be  in  your  grave,  my  welcomed  by  the  members  here.  a  year  and  a  half,  and  would  consuming  an  entire  whiskey  like  to  hear  from  that  crew.  and  vacating  premises  with  no  farer  who  was  afflicted  by  di­ Many  thanks, to  all.  •   lad,  Happy  sailing  to  all  my  old  more  than  slight  intoxicatiiit  iease  and  cut  down. Perhapis  the  Donald  McDonald  shipmates  and  Brother  Seafarers.  effects.  vWelfare  Plan  could  arrange  for  on  land  or  in  the sea  Clarence  Shively  "However,  there  is  as  yet  no  Gordon  W.  Braxton  iBome  aid  to  disabled  Seafarers  And  then  the  girl  that once  GIdleo  Wood  4M  W.  Louisiana  Avenue  evidence  that  seamen  can  bo  ifis  well  as  for  the  members  who  Edward  Prilckard  we  had  .  conditioned  to  pursue  women  Tampa.  Florida  Fort  Stanton  Hospital  have  died. :  .  ,  while  ashore."  Bill  Chen^E:Hn  Phone:  3­21922  Fort  Stanton*  NM  will  then  be  all  for [ me.  Ship  Education  Bulletins  Clear Cobwebs, Says Barney  Whiskey Sour  To  Seamen,  Prof  Claims  Heart Attack Beds Braxton;  'Watch YourHealthj'HeSays  Stricken  Seafarer  Lauds SIU Support  Of Polio Campaign  ^ I  Patience  �P«a* Twalv*  T  B R  S  M  A P 4 it Ei  R S  L  i^patriated On  NMU Ship,  Seafarer  Diets  Off  8  Lbs.  Warriors  July  27. 19S1'  Praise Off LOC For  tia Tltie  many  men  he  wanted  for  the  job.  The  Mate  replied,.  "You're  K  you  Brothers  will  recall,­an  the  Bosun  and  you  know  how  I;  article appeared  in the LOG  sev­ many  men  you  need."  eral  raonths  ago  telling  about  Result—the  Bosun  called  just  the  food  beefs  that  were flaring  the  watch  and  the  MM.  By  the  in  the  NMU.  The  LOG  repro­ way,  that  was  a  C­type  ship.  duced  headlines  from  the  NMU  In  the  Black  Gang  they  had  a  Pilot  showing  what  a  problem  whole  lot  of  beefs,  but  I  think  the  food  situation  had  become.  I'll  tell  you  about  the  Electri­ cian.  When  I  boarded  the  ship  Well,  I now  have  a  little first­ in  Japan  I  found  the  Mate  do­ hand  information  for  you.  I  had  ing  the  Electrician's  job  working  the  so­called  privilege  of  being  cargo.  Later  in  the  trip  I found  repatriated  from  Japan  on  an  out  why.  It  went  something  like  NMU  ship  and.  Brother,  believe  this:  HOW  ABOUT  THAT?  me  I  could fill  a  book  on  what  I saw, but  I'll go  easy on  you,  by  The  NMU  agreement  calls  for  just  citing  a  few  incidents  that  the  same  as  ours—two  Electri­ cians  on  that  type  of  ship.  The  occurred  in  each  department.  Left  to  right  in  the  SS  Warrior's  galley  are  C.  Kreiss,  Baker;  C.  Nail, Steward;  ~S.  De  Zee,  company  decided  that  it  was  2nd  Cook,  and  L.  Thomas,  Chief  Cook;  kneeling  is  H.  Seymour,  Utility.  On  deck  at  right  are  TOUGH  only  to  be  a  short  trip  and,  be­ A.  Slay,  Wiper;  C.  Knowles,  Bosun,  and  Sessum,  OS.  Before  I start,  I want  to  make  ing  they  had  bulk  cargo,  there  tion to their  jobs makes  this ship  the  "Warriors"  at  sea  after  this"  it  clear  that  nobody  said  or  did  was  a  need  for  only  one  Electri­ To  the  Editor:  cian.  And  since  having  only  one  an  A­1 feeder, as  I mentioned  in  trip.  Let  me  compliment  you  anything  about  any  of  these  in­ Electrician  aboard  would  involve  I'm  sending  you  a  few  snap­ a  previous  letter.  on  the  fact  that  you  picked  a  cidents  as  things  like  that  are  too  much  overtime,  the  Mates  shots  taken  aboard  the  SS  War­ We lost  our Chief  Cook  but  the  wonderful  caption  for  the  pic­ obviously okay  by the NMU.  One  were  to  turn  to  to  do  his  work.  rior  last  trip.JE  have, alfeady  sent  Night  Cook  and  Baker  re­ship­ tures  you  printed  in  the  last­ of  the crewmembers  told  me that  And  guess  what?  They  got  away  you quite  a few  shots and  every­ ped  in  that  capacity,  and  so  far  LOG.  From  now  on  the  whole  he  brought  one  of  the  beefs  to  with  it.  one  was  thrilled  by  the fact  that  he  has  proved  himself  as  excel­ crew  is  going  to  call  each  other  the  attention  of  the  Patrolman  they  appeared  in ^ successive  is­ lent  a  Cook  as  he  is  a  Baker.  "Warrior."  and  the  Patrolman  told  him,  WeU,  I  can  truthfully  say  that  sues.  I  am  proud  to  be  a  member  of  The  other  shot  is  of  a  Wiper,  Well,  I  hope  to  see  the  en­ !  ,  "If  you  don't  like  it,  get  off!"  the  SIU.  With  the  phony  deals  The  picture  taken  in  the  gal­ Bosim  and  an  OS.  The  Boi,un  closed  pictures  in  the  LOG  by ]  The  majority  of  the  beefs  on  that  ship  it  made  me  realize  ley  shows  one  of  the  best  com­ is  Connie  ICnowles.  Many  Bro­ the  time  I  get  back.  Good  luck  '  were  in  the  stewards  depart­ how  lucky  I am  to 'have the  best  binations  of  Steward,  Cooks,  Ba­ thers  who  have  sailed  with  him  and  thanks  for  the  pictures.  ment.  The  Stewards  ship  from  working  ahd  feeding  conditions  ker  and  Utilityman  that  I  have  will,  without  a  doubt,  agree  with  Charles  Garriz  the  company  offices  and  they  that  any  union  has  to  offer.  ^  ever  seen.  Their  unexcelled  effi­ me  that  he  can't  be  beat.  Chief  Electrician  feed  according  to  company  stan­ Francis  R.  Napoli  ciency  and  whole­hearted  atten­ I'll  send  a  few  more  shots  of  SS  Warrior  dards  and  not  the  union's.  So  on  my  two­week  hungry  voyage  back  to  the  States  I  lost  eight  poim'ds.  And,  Brother,  if  you  know  me  I  can't  afford  to  lose  To  the  Editor:  books  included)  while  on  gang­ ! good  enough  for' the  commander.  I won't  have  it. I  wpn't  have it,"  eight  ounces.  way  watch.  Having  warmed  up  The  trip  over,  the  passengers  he  screamed.  "  Not  so  long  ago—two  months  on  this  and  encouraged  by  imy  gone,  etc.,  I figured  for  a  re­ Well,  that  was  it.  Enough  was  The  ship  had  a  40­man  crew,  ago,  in  fact—^I  thought  I  had  at  submissive  attitude,  the  comman­ spite.  I figiured  wrong  again.  enough,  so  after  due  delibera­ so  the  Baker  made five  pies  last  acquired  a  position.  I  had  der  then  gave  me  an  old­fash­ How  wrong  can  a  guy  be?  Any­ tion,  I  went  to  the  commander's  with  each  one  cut  into  eight  shipped  aboard  the  Alcoa  Clip­ ioned  military  dressing­down  way,  ­there  I­was sitting  by  the  quarters,  rapped  on  the  door  portions  —  one  per  man.  After  per.  as  Quartermaster.  How  about  everyttiing  in  general.  gangway  reading,  to  which  the  and  informed  him  in  ptrong  '  eight  days  out  I asked  the Stew­ vrrong  I  was,  I  was  soon  to find  Night  Mate  had  no  objections.  language  that  I  was  handing  in '  ard  how  come  there  were  no  The  smoke  having  cleared  seconds.  He  told  me  I  get  just  out.  'away, I attempted  to mentally  re­ Not  so  the  commander,  who  my  resignation  —  which  he  ac­ cepted.  T  ,  what  the  foc'sle  card  called  for  Properly  attired  in  my  high  construct  his  blast  and  try  to  came  aboard  at  this  time.  for  each  man.  He  also  remarked  pressure  outfit,  I  reported  to  the  salvage  a  few  pertinent  facts  Despite  the  fact  that  there  So  here  I  .am  working  for  a ­ that  he'd  like  to  see  the  way  wheelhouse  for  watch.  Every­ from  it,  so  here  they  are:  were  no  passengers  aboard,  or  living  again  as  deck  maniac  on"  the  SIU  fed,  but  I  told  him  thing  went  smoothly­  my first  anyone  for  that  matter,  the  Ex­ the Del  Valle  under  that  amiable  NOW.  HEAR  THIS  ;/ there  were  no  Messman's  jobs  three  days.  In  fact,  I  was  con­ ecutive  Officer  blew  his  top:  character,  Joe  Savoca.  How  bad  vinced  that  at  long  last  I  had  open  right  now  and  let  it  go  at  (1)  The  Quartermaster,  while  "There  wiU  be  no  reading  on  can  things  get?  found  my  racket—a  congenial  that.  the  gangway  watch  at  any  time.  E.  N.  Mclnis  Mate  on  watch.  Iron  Mike,  and  on  gangway  watch,  will  at  all  times  maintain  an  alert  and  cor­ BIG  DEAL  coffee  to  be  had  for  the  making  rect  military  bearing;  (2)  The  On  deck  they  had  a  Bosun  in  the  wheelhouse.  And  then  it  position  of  parade rest  or  at  ease  and  he,  like  the  Steward  and  happened—I  had  to  take  it  in  at  may  J)e  assumed  when  not  at  the  rest  of  the  ship,  ran  it  ac­ our first  port.  After  taking  the  Pilot  aboard  attention;  (3)  Every  hour  on  the  cording  to  the  agreement  (prob­ half ­ hour,  the  Quartermaster  out  of  the  Union  for  about  32­ ably  between  him  and  the  com­ I  was  looking  forward  to  a  rou­ may,  at  his  own  discretion,  pace  To  the  Editor:  months, having  been in  the Army .  pany).  Here's  a  typical  incident  tine  and  efficient  docking.  How­ the  promenade  deck  in  prescrib­ I'm  enclosing  a  donation  to  for  that  time,  and  I  want  to  say ­ ever,  I  had  not  reckoned  with  of  the many:  ed  military  manner,  a  promen­ the SEAFARERS  LOG. I've  been  that  I've  enjoyed  getting  the • ;  the  volatile  nature  of  the  Cap­ Coming  into  port  they  had  to  tain. It started  off  mildly enough,  ade; forward  and  then  aft  will  be  LOG  and  reading about  the great.­;  raise  the  gear.  The  Bosun  went  with  the  good  Master  counter­ considered  sufficient;  (4)  At  Bar  In  Piraeus  Okayed  improvements,  that  my  Union  I ta the  Mate  and  asked  him  how  manding  mc^t  of  the  Pilot's  or­ crew's  coffeetime,  the  Quarter­ are  wirming.  "  .  By M^n On St. Johns Vic  Brothers  ders,  but  he  screamed  at  the  master,  should  he  desire  coffee,  As for  the  pew  Hall  in  Brook­ ;  will  request  permission  from  the  To  the  Editor:  Fully  Furnished  House,  Junior  Mate  at  the  engine  tele­ Mate  lyn,  I  can't  wait  to  get  backt  on  watch  for  same,  and  graph  and file.  To  an  impartial  States  to  see  it.  Garage For Sale—$5,750  observer  it  would  have  been  should  permission  be  granted  We,  the  crew  of  the  SS  St.  to  the  first  started fighting  the  Reds :  because  of  no  pressing  duties  it  Johns  Victory,  Bloomfield  Steam­ A five­room,  completely  fur­ comical,  but  not  to  us.  back  in  1945,  when  I  joined  the '  will  be  entered  in  the  official  ship Company  of  Houston,  Texas,  '  nished  house,  with  garage,  on  SIU.  I  made  a  lot  of  friends  in  ONLY  THE  BEGINNING  log  book;  (5)  When  passengers  would  3ike  to  inform  all  SIU  a  corner  lot  70  by  150  feet  at  the  Union  that  I  can  ndVer  for«r  819  W.  Woodlawn  Ave.,  Tampa,  If  I  had  thought  this  was  bad,.  are  embarking  or  disembarking  members  of  the  way  we  w;ere  get.  Piraeus,  Greece,  by  Fla.,  has  been  put  up  for  sale  I  hadn't  seen  anything  yet,  but  and  the  cruise  director  should  treated:  not  be  on  hand,  the Quartermas­ the  owifief; of  the  Roosevelt  Bar,  The first  of  last  month  I  re­ :  by  an  SIU  member.  soon  would.  This  came  to  pass  ter  will  assist  the  passengers  to  Steve  ^iahiiaras.  ceived  the  Korean  Service  Rib­ •   on  my first  gangway  watch, when  "The  house  is  furnished  with  and  from  the  gangway  with  an  He  ch^ed  us  fair  prices  for  bon  with  the  rest  of  the  hospital  ­ I  became  better  acquainted  with  two  bedroom  suites,  living  room  appropriate  "By  your  leave.  Sir,  everythir^i  mailed  our  letters,  unit"  for  direct  support  of  the :  the  First  Officer.  I  was  standing  and  dining  room  suites.  There  Ma'am,  or  Miss,"  whatever  the  fumishettj.bs  with  honest  and  Korean  campaign.  The first  thing  by  the  gangway,  high  pressure  are  rugs  in  every  room.  The  kit­ case  may  be;  (6)  Quartermasters  competei«|^uides  for  those  who  I  thought  of  was  the  long fight,  and  all,  in  an  erect  and  military  that  the  SIU  has  been  waging ,  chen  and  bathroom  are  fully  will  not,  under  any  circum­ wanted?  ; go  sightseeing  and  posture,  when  out  of  curiosity  and  winning  against  the  com­.  equipped  with' all  modern  facili­ stances, attempt  to initiate  S con­ ties  and  the  plot  is  fully  land­ I  picked  up  a  Spanish  language  versation  with  a  passenger.  had  onr^l^'i: the latest SEAFAR­ mies  in  the  past,  and  now  in •   scaped.  The  installations  include  paper,  which  I  couldn't  read.  It  Should  a  passenger  insist  on  ex­ ERS  l|^:?;};Iie  goes  out  of  his  Korea  with  the  ships  and  sup­ "  was at  this  point  that  the Execu­ changing  pleasantries,  the  Quar­ way  t(i:i^^;that  American  sea­ plies  that  SIU  men  are  manning '  a  fuel  oil  heating  system.  men  aii^^^py  hot  only  in  his  aiid  bringing  to  the  battlefronts.  tive  Officer,  as  he  prefers  to  be  The  price  offered  to  Seafarers  called  (he  served  as  commander  termaster  will  endeavor  to  keep  place  b&^plywhere  in  the  area.  I'll  close  no^,'saying  hello  to ­ is; $5,750,  of  which  $2,000  is  to  in  the  Navy  during  the  war)  the conversation  in discreet  taste.  Ipt  the  deck  depart­ all  of  the  boys  who  may  re­'­  '  be nihde  as a  down  payment  and  happened  on the  scene.  CAUGHT  IN TOE  ACT  ^  ' nfes  to  Steve  Gian­ member  me!  tlje  balance  paid  out  at  the  rate  He  proceeded  to  inform  me  iu  Having  CpL  Boat  Shratton  t  properly  indoc­ Roosevelt  Bar.  jp;|  j$41.50  a  month.,  no  uncertain  .. .teirms  that  he  trinated,.  I  proceeded  to  cafi^  172 Stetfon  Hospital  ;  Louis .OILeary  .  .  AP0^47, c/o  PM '  ­ vtl  flaquMes  csus  be  addressed  to  would  not  tolerate  the  reading  out  thcM instructions  to the­best  jrandse©,;  at  literature  of  type  (eomic  of  my  abilitj^. which  Jfce  To ihe  Editor:  Now Hear This: 'Mac'Lays Down Arms For Life Of Peace  GI  In  Korea  Recalls  SIU  Campaigns Against Commies  T  I  �Friday' Julr 27,  1951  TBE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Union  Wrdckers  Warned  The  8IU  Is  on  record  thai  charges  will  be  placed  against  men  guilty  of  being  the  following:  PILFERERS:  Men  who  wdlk  off  ships  with  crew's  equip­ ment­or ship's  gear,  such  as  sheets,  towels, ship's  stores,  cargo.  etCw  for  sale  ashore.  WEEDHOUNDS:  Men  who  are  in  the  possession  of  or  who  use  marijuana  or  other  narcotics  on  board  an  SlU  ship  or  in  the  vicinity  of  an  SIU  Hall.  GASHOUND  PERFORMERS:  Men  who  Jeopardize  the  safety  of  their  shipmates  by  drinking  while  at  work  on  a  ship  ;  or  who  turn  to  in  a  drunken  condition.  Those  who  disrupt  the  operation  of  a  ship,  the  payoff  or  sign­on  by  being  gassed  up.  All  Sejafarers,  members  and  officials  alike,  are  under  .  obhgation  to  place  charges  against  these  types  of  characters.  This  Union  was  built  df,  by  and  for  seamen.  Seafarers  fought  many  long  and  bloody fights  to­obtain  the  wages  and  conditions  we  now  enjoy.  For  the  first  time  iu  the  history  of  the  maritime  industry  a  seaman  can  support  himself  and  his  family  in  a  decent  and  independent  manner.  The  SIU  does  not  tolerate  the  jeopardizing  of  these  conditions  by  the  eclions  of  irresponsibles.  *  Page Thixteen  Shipping  in  Lake  Charles  Is  Up  'There  With  Temperature  I  have  been  in  the  SIU,  I  can  see  only  one  change  that  coiild  LAKE  CHARLES,  La.,  July  18  be  made  in  the  Union  to  make  —The  temperature  here  hit  a  it  a  better  place  to  work,  that  high  point  today  of  99  degrees,  a  is  to  really  toughen  up  on  these  record  for  this  part  of  the  Gulf  performers—on  the  ships  that  is.  so  far  this  year.  The  mean  aver­ I  know  that  the  policy  is  to  age  for  the  last  two  weeks  has  crack  down  on  these  ^chumps,  been  96"  and,  by  some  coinci­ but  too  often  a  ship's  crew  will  dence,  that  figure  is  also  the  let  a  guy  get  away  with  things  total  sum  of  jobs  to  be  called  and  never  report  him  on  the  be­ in  to  the  Lake  Charles  Hall  dur­ lief  that  he  is  really  a  good  guy  ing  this  same  last  two­week  at  heart—then  the  next  thing  period.  And  when  I  said  "mean"  that  you  know  he  pops  up  on  let  me  assure  you  that  this  also  another  ship  with  you  and  is  applied  to  the  shipping  picture!  worse  than  ever!  Only  68  of  the  total  number  "In  my  mind,  I  think  that  the  of  96  jobs  could  be • filled from  outstanding  feature  of  the  Sea­ the  Lake  Charles  Hall.  Of  the  farers  is  the  true  democratic  rest,  15  were  filled  through  the  principle  that  it  operates  imder,  cooperation  of  the  New  Orleans  also  the  real  consideration  that  Hall  and  the  rest  were filled  the  Union  shows  for  the  rank  MALCOLM LAUNEY by  Galveston.  and  file  membership.  While  we  are  on  statistics,  "Courtesy  and  smooth,  efficient  here  are  a  few  more  for  the  the  matter  over,  pledged  full  handling  of  any  and  all  legiti­ record:  total  ships  calling  in,  15;  support  to  any  action  that  might  mate  beefs  for  old  and  new  By  LOUIS  COFFIN  in­transit,  15.  Locations:  12  in  develop  here.  Not  one  caU  ex­ members  alike  is  something  else  The  following  incident  took  used  to come  in  the  sailors'  fore­ the  Lake  Charles  area  proper;  pressed  any  criticism  of  the  SIU  that  I  have  never  seen  dupli­ place  on  the  old  SS  America,  castle,  the  sailors  used  to  ask  three  in  Texas  ports.  Three  ships  position!  (Ed.  note:  This  account,  of  cated  anyplace  else.  back  in  the  early  spring  of  1924.  his  permission  to  it  down  along­ returned  twice  during  the  last  course,  was  written  before  WAY  AHEAD  This  wagon,  an  old  coalbumer,  side  of  him,  asking  if  it  was  14  days  —  Government  Camp,  Cities  Service  signed  a  full  "Membership  benefits  like  the  was  operated  by  the  US  Lines,  all  right  for  a  common  sailor  to  Chiwawa,  and  Cantigny  (Cities  contract,  including  the  Vaca­ Welfare  Plan,  Vacation  Plan and,  and  ran  between  New  York  and  sit  down  alongside  of  an  old  Service).  tion  Plan. See story  on page  1.)  of  course,  the  top  conditions  that  Skipper,  who  now  was  a ' big  The  Winter  Hill,  Salem  Mari­ Bremerhaven,  Germany.  Refusal  of  Cities  Service  to  The  tale  that  I  am  about  to  time  Bosun  of  the  stowaways.  time,  Lone  Jack,  Royal  Oak,  sign  the  Vacation  Plan  is  the  we  enjoy  on  the  world's  cleanest  xmfold  is  about  a  one­legged  This  would  make  him  madder  Paoli,  Bents  Fort  and  French  only  big  labor  news  in  this  part  ships  aU  place  the  SIU  way  out  stowaway  ahd  an  AB  on  this  and  madder  and,  since  h e  Creek  (Cities  Service);  Bull  Run  of  Louisiana.  However,  the  AFL  ahead  of any other  maritime  un­ ship  by  the'  name  of  "Captain"  couldn't  take  it  out  on  the  sail­ (Petrol  Tanker);  Lafayette  (Wa­ Machinists have  successfully end­ ion  in  the  coimtry."  Launey  has  already  shipped  ors,  he  would  vent  his  displea­ terman);  Steel  Chemist  (Isth­ Otto  Boulzer.  ed  their  dispute  with  Cities  Ser­ out  aboard  a Cities  Service scow,  sure  on  poor  old  Pegleg,  and  Back  in  those  days,  the  Ameri­ the  rest  of  the  stowaways.  When  mian)  in  Port  Arthur;  the  Mis­ vice  since  the  last  report.  Many  in an  attempt to  help make  these  can  ships  runniQg  to  Germany  he  got  gassed  up,  which  could  sion  San  Gabriel  (SUP  tanker)  of  their  "demands  ­were  met  by  top.  conditions  imiversal  in  the  in  Beaumont,  Texas,  and  the  .were  plagued  with  an  awful  lot  be  done  as  beer  was  sold  on  this  the  company  in  an  eleventh­ Mission  Purisama  in  Houston,  hour negotiating session that  end­ SIU  fleets.  of  stowaways,  and  the  America  No  meeting  could  be  held  due  ship,  he  would  walk  into  the  Texas,  were  the  other  ships  in­ ed  with  a  signed  contract.  .was  no  exception.  About  two  forecastle  and  bemoan  his  fate—  to  no  book  members  at  all,  but  volved.  days  out  from  Bremerhaven  the  NEW  GAINS  "This  Is The  SIU" and  "The Bat­ that  he  had  descended  so, low  Performers  were  at  a  mini­ Jdaster­at­Arms uncovered  a one­ as  to  be  Bosun  of  stowaways,  mum,  all  ships  were  in  good,  Even  though  the  Machinists  tle  of  Wall  Street"  were  both  legged  German  who  had  stowed  he,  the  Skipper  who  had  run  clean  shape  and  the  crews  were,  did  not  get  aU  the  points  that  shown  to  the  men  on  the  beach  away  in  the  coal  bunkers.  the  blockade  in  the  Russian­ on  the  Whole,  doing  a  terrific  they  asked  for,  they  can  at  least  here,  and  "Whitey  TradeweU  .  This  guy  had  a  pegleg  made  Japanese  war  back  in  1905,  and  job.,  expect  to  have  those  signed  in­ gave  a  good  talk  on  some  of  the  out  of  a  broomstick,  or  at  least  had  sailed  as Maister.  when  most  LsJbor­wise  Lake  Charleston­ to  their  contract  lived  up  to  to  highlights  from  the  SIXTs  bril­ that's  what  it  looked  like.  When  of  the  sailors  in  the  forecastle  ians ­ ha ve  become  shocked  and  the  letter  by  the  company  here.  liant  history.  pulled  out  of  the  bunkers  he  hadn't  been  bom  yet.  alarmed  in  recent  weeks  over  In  recent  issues  of  the  LOG,  The  Central  Labor  Council  ­was  quite  a  sight,  what  with the  But  this  was  only  when  he  the  bitterness  that  still  exists  in  every  Seafarer  has  read  with  meeting  was  also  attended  dur­ pegleg  and  a  half­ton  of  coal  was  drank,  because  when  sober  the  Cities  Service fleet.  FoUow­ lots  of  interest  the  biographical  ing  this  period,  and  the  films  dust  over  him.  When  he  was  he  enjoyecl­playing  nursemaid  to  ing  a local  news  commentary  on  sketches  of  many  "Oldtimers."  • were sho"wn  to  members  of­ that.  caught he  started  to talk,  and his  the  bunch' of  stowaways.  I  hope  that  an  equal  interest  body.  the situation that has  been build­ talk  led  to*  the  Master­at­Arms  When  the  ship  got  back  to  ing up steadily for  months aboard  will  be  'displayed  in  what  a  President  Walter  Mayo  nf  the  going  through  the  rest  of  the  New  York,  and  the  stowaways  these  ships,  where  the  men have  "Newcomer"  has  to  say.  Council  felt  that,  because  of  the  bunkers  and  imcovering  24  more  were  locked  up  for  the  voyage  been  forced  to  work  under  ap­ Malcolm  Launey  has  had  a  great  interest  displayed  by  the  stowaways.  back  to  Germany,  you  could  palling  conditions,  hundreds  of  permit  for  18  months  but  is  delegates  of  the  Council  in  the  All  these  were  German,  and  bet  your  bottom  dollar  that  old  sympathetic  phone  calls  poured  no  youngster  in  the  seafaring  films,  a  mass  meeting  of  aU  probably  had  been  assisted  by  "Captain"  Otto  Boulzer  was  into  the  Lake  Charles  Branch.  game.  Mai  has  all  engine  room  labor  groups  in  this  area  should  the  Firemen  who  were  mostly  ready  to  make  the  next  trip,  so  The  major  share  of  the  calls  ratings,  but  has  been  shipping  be  called  in  August  for  "Ihe  pur­ Germans.  This  motley  crew  was  that  he  could  resume  his  new  were  for  more  information;  some  Pumpman  for  some  years  past;  pose  of  'allowing  all  organized  labor  to  view  the  outstanding  taken  to  the  bridge  and  from  rank  of  Bosun—^no,  now  Chief  were  from  local  labor  groups  but  let  him  tell  you:  labor  films.  there  in  shackles  to  the  brig,  Bosun  of  the  stowaways.  who,  after  looking  the  facts  in  "In  the  year  and  a  half  that  and  this  is  where  our  friend  ^'Captain"  Otto  came  into  the  picture.  The  fact  that  this  old  liar  could  speak  their  lingo  earned  him  the  new  title  of  Bosun  over  the  stowaways,  and  it  was  quite  • a sight  to  watch  old  Otto  throw  ­the  orders  at  these  poor  unfor­ tunates.  He  had  these  poor  guys  work­ ing  from  dawn  to  dusk,  and  seemed  to  enjoy  his  task.  The  only  guy  that  gave  him  • a  bad  time  was  Pegleg,  who  • could not  get  around  as  easy  as  ­the  rest  of  the  stowaways.  He  also  was  a  little  scared  of  the  rest  of  the  stowaways,  because  in  a  way  he  was  responsible  for  them  being  Caught  by  the  Mas­ ter­at­Arms.  He  looked  for  every  angle  to  do  as  little  as  possible  and  to  keep out  of  the  other  guys*  way.  The first  check  from  an  SlU­contracted  operator  to  the  new  SIU  Vacation Plan  was received  last  week  in the  offices of  the  So  there  was  a  continuous  argu­ Plan's  Adaunlstzator  from  the  Shipenter  Lines,  operators  of  the  SS  Taddei.  ment  between  Otto  and  him,  The  check  from  the  owners  of  the  Taddei—$186.20—covered  the  period  from  June  1  through  IStti  and  totaUed  up  to  532  always  in  German,  and  it  was  working  days  at  35  cents a  day.  the established  rate  of  payment  by 4he  operators.  „  really  funny  to  watch  old  Otto  Since  the  recript  of  the  check  from  the  Taddei's  owners,  several  other  operators  have  deposed  their  checks  to  the  Va­ .  blowing  his  top,  and  Pegleg  cation  Plan's  account,  all  of  them  nmning  from  June  1.  the  date  the  Plan  went  into  efi^  shouting  back.  Payments  wiU  esciiaue  to  be  received  and  d^xMltod to  the  Vacation  Plan's  aoBounl  wOU  October  1.  wban  the  besMfits  .  The  crev/  got  • quite  a  kick  ^  ^  out  of  all  this,  and  .when  Otto  become .payabl*. ...  •  By  KEITH  TERPE  New Rating Is Added:  Bosun Of Stowaways  First  Shipowner  Payment  To  Vacation  Plan  �PPPPiiiPPP  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Page  Fourteen  Fridays  July  27.  1951  Digested  Minutes  Of. SlU  Ship  Meetings  SUZANNE  (Bull).  June  27  —  Chairman.  Rivers;  Secretary.  '  Gonsorchik. Special  meeting  call­ ed  to  settle  dispute  in  the  Stew­ ards  Department.  Clarification  given  as  to  overtime  and  num­ PORT  ber  of  men involved.  Department  urged  to  end  disimity  and  work  Boston  ,  together  for  betterment  of  crew.  New  York­.'.  Philadelphia  t,  i.  S­ AMEROCEAN  (Blackchesier).  Baltimore  May  20­»Chairman. John  Ziereis;  Norfolk  Secretary. Edward  Adamko.  Del­ Savannah  egates  reported  all  okay,  except  Tampa.....  in  deck  department.  Standby  Mobile  man  to  cooperate  in  keeping  New  Orleans  recreation  room  and  messroom  Galveston..:.  West  Coast..  clean.  Shipping  From  July 4 To  July W  REG.  DECK  1...  38  158  55  152  26  4  10  35  60  64  41  REG.  ENG.  , 32  '150  30  117  10  8  ­  6  41  58  52  40  REG.  STWDS.  22  125  45  90  7  11  7  39  45  30  22  TOTAL  REG.  92  433  180  359  43  23  23  115  163  146  103  SHIPPED  DECK  20  108  56  116  141  5  21  61  129  71  .  71  SHIPPED  SHIPPED  TOTAL  ENG.  STWDS.  SHIPPED  27  107  40  99  124  8  •   18  59  116  48  50  22  96  47  72  90  5  15  42  125  29  41  69  311  143  287  '  355  18  54  162  370  148  162  Card  players  asked  to  keep  messroom  and  pantry  clean.  June  17—Chairman.  Vinceni  Monte;  Secretary.  J. Dedicatorta.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Dis­ cussion  on  preparation  of  salads.  Quality  of  coffee  to  be  improved.  4  4  4  ^  PONCE  DE  LEON  (Water­ man),  July  3—Chairman.  Jack  Kuberski;  Secretar^^.  T.  M.  Han­ kie.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Suggestion  that  each  man  do­ nate  $1  to  ship's  fund  and  that  crew  donate  generously  to  the  polio  drive.  643  544  ' 443  1,630  799  696  584  2,079  ROBIN  TRENT  (Robin).  April  GRAND  TOTAL  29  —  Chairman.  D.  Jones;  Sec­ retary.  John  Menville.  Delegates  from  Trinidad.  Ship's  Delegate  permitmen  in  the Union.  An  ed­ tact  Patrolman  and  check  de­ 4  4  4  reported  all  okay.  Report  made  read  letter, from  Headquarters  on  ucational  bulletin  "Our  Obli­ partment  soap  supply  for  next  BEATRICE  (Bull).  July  7  —  that  Softball  team  is  being  or­ five  issues  sent  to  ship  for  crew  gation  to  the  Union"  was  read  voyage.  Bosun  suggested  that  Chairman.  Willie  Ortiz;  Secre­ ganized.  Chief  Engineer  to  be  action.  Crew  voted  on  all ^  five.  and  posted  on the  bulletin board.  all  donate  at  least  $1  to  ship's  tary.  Orlando  H.  Lopez.  Mmor  seen  about  recharging  water  A  motion  was  carried  that  the  fund.  4^  4.  4.  beefs  squared  away  within  the  coolers  with  freon.  PUERTO  RICO  (Bull). June  17  crew  will  not  accept  room  allow­ respective  departments.  New  4  4  4  S.  at  4.  STEEL  FABRICATOR  (Isth­ crewmembers  reminded  of.chip­rl  DEL  VALLE  (Mississippi).  —Chairman.  Eddie  Bender;  Sec­ ance  offered  by  the  Captain.  retary.  Jim  Murphy.  Crew  told  iman),  June  27—Chau^an,  RiiA­ ping*in. $2 for  w^hihg  inadiine>  %  %  June  22  —  Chairman.  Jimmie  to  get  validated  papers.  Dele­ MAIDEN  CREEK  (Waterman).  ard  Boles;  Secretary,  Ackerman.  Men  should  be  liroperly  dressed  King;  Secretary.  LeRoy  Colburn.  gates  reported  all  running  June  24—Chairman.  H.. Desson;  Bulletin  from  the  Union  read  before  entering  messroom  at  aU ..  Delegates  reported  all okay.  Five  smoothly.  Motion  carried  to  pay  Secreiwy.  Barney  Kinter.  Dele­ concerning  performers.  Dele­ times.  Union  literature  on  ed^  .  issues  from  Headquarters  read  out  of  ship's  fund  three  crew  gates  reported  all  okay.  Five  gates  reported  no  beefs,  no  dis­ ucation  and  Vacation  Plan  read  and  accepted.  Suggestion  made  Messmen  $2  per  man  for  clean­ points  sent  to  ship  for  vote  dis­ puted  overtime.  Deck  depart­ to  crew.  that  more  baseball  equipment  be  ing  messhall  after  movies.  Mo­ cussed  and  voted  unanimously.  ment  man  criticized  for  perform­ 4  4  4  bought.  tion  carried  that  Delegates  check  Patrolman  to  be  contacted  about  ing  and  told  he  would  be  given  PENNMAR  (Calmar).  June  24  at  4­  at  books  and  permits  of  men  as  lack  of  catwalk  over  the  deck  another  chance.  Suggestion  made  —Chairman. Bernard Smith; Sec­ ALCOA  CAVALIER  (Alcoa),  they  come  aboard  for first  "time.  cargo  forward.  to  investigate  dirty  water.  retary. Virgil  L. Coash. Delegates  June  13—Chairman.  Joe  Powers;  Crew  voted  unanimously  to  en­ report  no  beefs.  Suggestion  to  4  4  4  Secretary.  Fred  Padgett.  Special  dorse five  current  issues.  YOUNG  AMERICA  (Water­ keep  recreation  room  clean.  meeting  called  for .crew  to  act  man),  June  17—Chairman,  W.  Steward  made  a  list  out  for  all  4  4.  on five  issues  sent  to  ship  by  O'Conner;  Secretary,  R.  Tindell.  departments  on weekly  turns  to  GATEWAY  CITY  (Waterman).  Headquarters.  Crew  told  what  Delegates  reported  number  of  keep  the  recreation  room  clean.  June  19—Chairman.  Ralph  Seck­ strides  the  Union  had  made  in  books  and  permits  in  their  de­ inger;  Secretary.  John  Hunt.  4  4  4  the  past  and  urged  to  cooperate  partments.  Discussion  on ways  to  SWEETWATER  (Metro  Petro),  Delegates  reported  all  okay.  Mo­ in  the  Union  program.  Crew  im­ help  the  '  Messman  keep  the  June  20  —  Chairman,  George  animously  adopted  all five  pro­ tion  carried, for Patrolman  to see  messroom  and  pantry  cleaner.  Fargo; Secretary,  A. R.  Volkerts.  Captain  about  safe  working  con­ ^  »  4  posals.  COEUR  D'ALENE  VICTORY  ditions  as  deck  department  has  Delegates  report  disputed  over­ 4  4  4  at  i  at  (Victory  Carriers),  July  1  —  SOUTHERN  ISLES  (South­ had  to ^finish  securing  ship  while  time,  and  beef  on  Oiler  to  be  ALCOA  CORSAIR  (Alcoa),  Chairman,  Newton  Paine;  Sec­ em  Trading).  June  24—Chair­ leaving  port. Steward  asked  crew  referred  to  Patrolman  at  payoff.  June  3—Chairman,  Charlie  Kim­ retary,  Gerald  Heoschen»  Dele­ man.  E. DeMoss;  Secretary.  Rob­ Delegates  to  see  Chief  Engineer  ball;  Secretary.  John  Robert^.  to  cut down  on  milk.  gates  reported  no  beefs. One  SIU  ert  Withers.  Repair  list  to  be  about  galley  ovens  and  range.  %  %  4.  Delegates  reported  all  in  order.  Bookman  replaced  by  SIU  Ca­ brought  up  at  meeting  on  return  Discussion  on  Union  policy  and  ­ LAFAYETTE  (Waterman).  , Motion  carried  that  Patrolman  nadian  District  member.  Motion  to  stateside  port.  Crew  told  to  other  points  of  interest  to  crew­,  June  10—Chairman,  J.  Bissonet;  see  Steward  about  better  grade  carried  xo  see  Patrolman  about  read  the  agreement  and  leam  members.  Secretary.  Peter  Patrick.  Dele­ of  meat. Letter  concerning March  having  ship  fumigated.  Sugges­ the  Union  procedure.  Men  with  gates  reported  that  three  men  4w4  4  \  of  Dimes  read  and  collection  tion  made  that  Ship's  Delegate  beefs  to  follow  SIU, procedure  BETHORE  (Ore),  May  17  —  had  been  stopped  by  Customs  taken.  Crew  reported  that  four  men  had  decided  to  see  movie  for  having  illegal  goods  in  their  see  Captain  about  condition  of  for  settlement.  Vote  was  taken  Chairman.  Robert  ­K.  Mason.  on  five  issues  sent  to  ship  'for  Delegates  report  everything  star  John  Wayne,  who  was  re­ possession.  Crewmember  asked  hospital.  action.  that  Far  East  shots  be  given  a  okay.  Motion  made  and  carried  ported  as  staying  at  the  Queens  STEEL  APPRENTICE  (Isth­ few  days  before  sailing  so  sore­ that  each  department  make  re­ 4  4  4  Park  Hotel  in  Fort  of  Spain.  The  lour  western  fans  persuaded  Mr.  ness  would  be  out  of  arms  be­ mian).  July  1—Chairman.  Mich­ CHIWAWA  (Cities  Service).  pair  list  in  triplicate.  ael  J.  Carlin;  Secretary,.  C.  A.  June  25  —  Chairman,  William  4  4  4  Wayne,  his  wife  and  Lin  Unkefr  fore  crew  had  to  turn  to.  Hitchcock.  L.  B.  Gooch  elected  Clark;  Secretary.  H.  Butler.  WACOSTA  (Waterman),  June  of  RKO  to  accompany  them  to  the Casbah for  a round  of  drinks.  HURRIC\NE^ (Waterman).  Ship's  Delegate.  Delegates  re­ Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  16—Chairman.  J.  Stogiatie;  Sec­ June  24 — Chairman.  C.  Kim­ June  3—Chairman.  A.  LaPlante;  port  everything  okay.  Motion  Discussion  on  poor  quality  of  retary.  R.  Whitly.  Ship's  Dele­ ball;  Secretary.  J. Roberts.  Dele­ Secretary.  P. Whitlow.  Donations  carried  to  take  collection  for  re­ mattresses.  Suggestion  made  that  gate  reported  beefs  in  stewards  gates  reported  no  beefs.  Ship's  to  March  of  Dimes  and  Seamen's  pair  of  washing  machine  when  company  buy  innerspring  mat­ department  had  been  settled.  /  Delegate  to  see  Patrolman  and  Friends  Library  acknowledged.  needed.  Suggestion  that  sanitary  tresses  as  replacement  cost  is  Crew  voted  to  buy  a  new  wash­ lodge  complaint  against  ship's  Delegates  reported  all  okay.  Mo­ men  rotate  keeping  laundry  and  less.  Steward  to  see  about  get­ ing  machine.  Vote  of  thanks  ting  a  special  soap, to  cut  grease  given  stewards  department.  doctor,  who  crew  feels  is  incom­ tion  carried  that  foul  weather  library  clean.  from  body  and  clothes,  locker  be  built  in  the  passage­ Questions  raised  as  to  custom  4.  4  4.  petent  and  has  refused  treatment  WILD  RANGER  (Waterman).  regulations.  "  4  4.  4  to  several  men.  Communication  way.  Communication  from  Head­ from  Headquarters  on five  issues  quarters  on  gashounds  read  and  July  11—Chairman  J. J. Jellette;  JEFF  DAVIS  (Waterman).  4  4  4  men  told  to fly  right,  Secretary.  R.  McCarthy.  Dele­ June  27—­Chairman,  Harry  WESTERN  RANCHER  (West­ read  and  accepted  by  all.  gates  reported  no  beefs.  Crew  in  Muches;  "Secretary,  J.  Griffith.  em  Navigation).  June 24—Chair­ 4>  4>  *  YAKA  (Waterman).  June  6—  favor  of  the  five  issues  brought  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Dis­ man.  J.  Pedrxiza;  Secretary.  J.  cussion  on  five  issues  sent  to  McGoldrick.  Delegates  reported  Chairman.  Dan  Butts;  Secretary,  up  on  the  ship.  ship  for  action.  Crew  voted  to  all  in  order.  Repair  list  to  be  W.  Kenly.  Delegates  reported  all  4>  okay.  Electrician  explained  he  ALASKA  CEDER  (Ocean  withhold  vote  on  dues  increases  made  up  for  arrival  in  States.  could  not fix  fans,  as  he  did  not  Tow),  June  24—Chairman,  Guy  until  exact  set­up  is  announced.  4  4  4  Whitehurst;  Secretary.  D.  M.  Suggestion  made  that  slopchest  MANKATO  VICTORY  (Vic­ have  the  necessary  parts.  ALCOA  PARTNER  (Alcoa),  Woods. Delegates  report  no beefs.  be  checked  closer  next  trip.  tory  Carriers).  July  1—Chair­ t  t  4>  '  June 6—Chairman,  Jack  Higgins;  WACOSTA  (Waterman),  June  Motion  carried  that  each  Dele­ man.  Richard  Blanchard;  Sec­ 4  4  4  Secretary,  Robert  Johnson.  Del­ 16—Chairman.  James  Stogaitis;  gate  make  up  repair  list  and  SEACOMET  (Colonial).  June  retary,  Ernest  Zaug.  Delegates  egates  reported  all  okay.  Five  Secretary.  R.  Whitley.  Delegates  hand  it  into  Patrolman  on  ar­ 24  —  Chairman.  Sammy  Cohen;  reported  minor  beefs.  Ship's  ,  issues  received  for  action  from  reported  that  all  beefs  had  been  rival  in  New  York.  The  crew  Secretary.  Frank  P. Votto.  Stew­ Delegate  informed  crew  of  pen­ t.  Headquarters  read  and  accepted  squared  away.  Vote  of  thanks  was  informed  by  the  Steward  ard  beef  settled  to  the  crew's  alty  if  men  are  not  sober  at  given  stewards  department  for  that  the  company  would  put  a  satisfaction.  $5.43  left  in  ship's  payoff.  4  4.  ALCOA  PILGRIM  (Alcoa),  fine  job. Questions  raised on  Cus­ washing  machine  aboard  as  soon  fund:  receipts  a»e  all  okay.  A  4  4  4  '  June  2—Chairman,  Johnny  Hoi­ toms  regulations  in various coun­ as  the  crew  decided  where  they  vote  of  thanks  to  the  stewards  STEEL  VOYAGER  (Isthmian),  ley;  Secretary,  Tommy  Danzey.  tries.  department  for  the fine  job  they  May  1—Chfurman,  Wiley  Par­ wanted  it  installed.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs. Dis­ did.  rott;  Secretary,  Frank  Steen.  4  4  4  cussion  on  turning  in  repair  list  FRENCH  CREEK  (Cities  Ser­ DEL  CAMPO  (Missispppi),  Special  meeting  called  to  dis­ 4  4  4  before  ship  leaves  Ttrinidad.  vice),  July  1—Chairman.  R.  Sir­ June  17—Chairman,  WJl. Perry;  ROBIN  TUXFORD  (Robin).  cuss  trouble  between  Bosun  and  June  18  —•   Chairman,  James  ois;  Secretary.  Ray  Srieeden.  Secretary.  L.  E.  Eiland.  Dele­ June' 3—Chairman.  John  Hoggie;.  Captain.  Ship's  Delegate  to  see  Russel;  Secretary,  M^thew  Zo­ Delegates  reported  everything  gates  reported  on  March  of  Secretary,  J.  Dedicatorta.  Dele­ Captain  about  matter  and  try  to  leck. Delegates  reported rib  beefs  okay.  Ship's  Delegate  read  a  Dimes  fund,  ship's  fund,  and  gates  reported  no  beefs.  Motion  straighten  matter out. Electrician  or  disputed  overtime.  Repair list  letter  from  Headquarters  com­ disr'.ted  overtime.  Motion : car­ carried  that  each  man donate  $3  explained  to  crew  proper  use  of  sent  to  company  office  in  Mobile  mittee  on  why  we  iet  so  many  ried  that  Ship's  Delegate  con­ for  repairs  to  washing  machine.  washing  m­achine.  �iiiiWiiiiii  .  Friday,  July  27.  1951  TJTE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Page Fifteen  •  .  QUESTION:  Bi­w^kly  the  Union  airmails  educational  bulletins  and  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  to  all  ships,  to  keep  the  crews  fully  informed  while  they  are at  ssa. What  do you  think of  this service and  what  are  your  suggestions  for  improving  or  extending  it?  m  •  mill  liiiii.  Jillll  iiilllii  r  '­^1  HERBERT  WILLIAMS.  Stwd.:  The  service  has  been  fine  and  has  served  a  good  deal  to  educate  the  crews and  give  us  the  news  of  the  Uniom  It  would  be  a  good  idea  to  ex­ pand  the  LOG  to  include  a  column  on  current  events  in  the  world  today.  Most  ships  don't  post  news  from  the  re­ dio  shack  so  the  crew  is  al­ ways  in  the  dark.  Unless  it's  something  world­shaking  we  would  never  know  about  any­ thing  until  we  hit  the  States.  Incidentally,  the  maU  service  to  ships  on  MSTS  charter  is  lousy.  We  rarely  received  a  LOG  while  we ' were  under  this  service.  • i::' i.  PERRY  KLAUBER.  FWT:  "RED"  LEONARD.  Elec.;  The  Union  puts  plenty  of  reading  material  at  our  dis­ posal  on  the ships,  and  we get  regular  supplements  in  the  LOG  and  the  educational  bul­ letins  mailed  us.  I  think  the  set­up.  is  sweU  the  way  it  is.  In the  two years the Union  has  been  doing  this  I've  noticed  that  the  rumors  and  bum  in­ formation  found  on  a  ship  has  been  much  less,  thanks, to  the  LOG. We  could use  a few more  LOGS  in  each  envelope,  how­ ever.  because  that  one  copy  disappears  in  a  hurry.  Passen­ ger  ships  definitely  should  get  more  than one  copy.  The  LOG  could  also  use  a  bit  of  regu­ lar  news.  The  mailing  of  the  LOG  has  left  no  room  for  guess­work  or  rumor­mongering  on  the  ships.  They  have  done  a  fine  job.  Today,each  man  has  to  be  a  specialist  and  if  he  is  educated  in  Union  ways  and  the  ways  of  his  job,  he  will  culturally  do  a  better  job.  I've  seen  the  results  of  educational  discussions  and  they  have  def­ initely helped  everyone aboard.  On SIU ships,  as a  rule, every­ one  tries to help  everyone else.  Ifs  a  good  spirit  and­one­you  never  see  if  you  have  worked  ashore.  I  think  the  credit  goes  to  the  educational  program  of  the  Union.  RUFUS CARRINGTON. Stwd.: I  think  the  job is being  done  well,  but  more  copies  of  the  LOG  should  be  sent  to  the  ships.  By . the  time  everyone  has seen  the  LOG  it  is  torn  to  bits.  One  copy  doesn't  seem  to  be  enough.  In  our  educational  meetings  we  have  always  used  the  material  sent  us.  and  it  has  helped  make  the  men  con­ cious  that  the  Union  is  al­ ways  in  there  pitching  for  us,  even  if  we  are  thousands  of  miles  from  the  US.  I  would  suggest,  however,  that  educa­ tional  bulletins  be  prepared  on  the  routine  duties  of  each  man  in  all  three  departments.  Some  of  the  newcomers  don't  know  the  score.  Representative  Boggs  (Dem.,  La.)  has  introduc­ or  animal,  and  will  measure  magnetic  forces.  ed  a  bill  to  amend  the  Narcotics  Dnigs  Import  Nothing  is  now  known  about  ocean  life  below  and  Export  Act,  which  would  provide  greater  five  miles. .  . . There's  more in  Brazil  than  coffee.  uniformity, of  penalties.  If  passed  the  biU;  among  Among the many  items exported  from Santos  are  other  provisions,  would fix  maximum fines  of  bull's  tongues,  gallstones  and  catskins.  .  .  .  The  $2,000  for  all  violations, prison  terms of  2­5  years  House  Armed  Services  Gommitee  held  a hearing  for  the first  offense,  5­10  years  for  the  second  to  hear  arguments  against  Navy  operation  of  offense  and  10­20  years  for  third  and  subsequent  commercial  cargoes.  The  meeting  was  adjourned  offenses.  The  bill  would  specifically  prohibit  sus­ because  not  one  ship  operator  showed  up  to  pension  of  sentence  or  probation  for  the  second  testify,  although  they  have  been  complaining  or subsequent  convictions.  ,  .  .  The  Maritime  Ad­ about  MSTS  ships  carrying  passengers  and  com­ ministration  is reported  seeking  White  House ap­ mercial  cargoes.  ^  proval  for  an  appropriation  of  $100,000,000  for  As  a  glance  at  the  shipping  figures  will  show  construction  of  ten  supertankers  capable  o^  out­ you. shipping  in  the Norfolk  area  is really  boom­ running  enemy  submarines  at  20  knots  an  hour.  ing.  Outside  of  the  coal  exports,  shipping  busi­ Harry  Bridges'  longshore  union  threatens  a  ness  was  up  141  percent  in  June.  The  Associa­ sugar  strike  in  Hawaii,  unless  its  contract  de­ tion  of  American  Railroads  reports  that  during  snands  are  met.  The  present  agreement  expires  June  a  total  of  2.522  carloads  of  waterbome  August  31.  and  the  union  is  asking  for  a  union  freight  came  into  this  port,  an  increase  of  2.062  shop  and  $1  an  hour  base  minimum  wage,  as  cars  over  a  year  ago.  The  Department  of  Gom­ against  80  cents  if  is  getting  now.  . . .  The  Na­ merce  says  that  during  February  more  than  a  tional  ^hipping  Authority  will  break  out  33  quarter  of  the  nation's  export  tonnage  moved  ships  from  the  boneyard  to  carry  EGA  cargoes.  through  the  port.  Originally,  the  EGA  asked  for  50  vessels,  which  The  Association  of  American  Ship  Owners  It  claimed  were  necessary  for  its  program.  Of  these  33  ships  seven  have  been  assigned  to  SIU  told  the  Wage  Stabilization  Board  that  seamen's  contracted  companies.  t]|;ie  SUP  getting  the  bulk  wages  should  not  be  exempt  from  controls,  al­ of  the  rest.  Bloomfield  and  Alcoa  got  two  ships  though  the  shipping  industry  is  not  subject  to  each,  while  Eastern.  South  Atlantic  and  Water­ price  controls.  . .  .  Senators  O'Conor  (Dem.,  Md.)  man  were  assigned  one  each.  This  action  brings  ­  and  Morse  (Rep.,  Oregon)  told  the  Senate  that  to 208 the number of  Liberty ships now allocated.  the economic  blockade  against  Red  China  should  The  world's  deepest  hole  will  be  explored  by  not  be lifted,  even  if  thwe is a  cease­fire  agree­ a  group  of  Danish  scientists.  Situated  off  the  ment in: Korea. Even  at  that, says O'Conor,  vital  Surigoa coast  of  Mmdanao  in: the southon Philr  . materiais.:^^m  still  reaching  the  Chinese  com­ ippineSiVthQ­hole: i& :34,44(f  ^nules>  deep.  :  munlsts­ 'fi^oin'so­called  "d^^aocratic"  sources.  He  >  aaid­t^t a^Dipartinent of Commerce iavesrigator  wiU­dr^vneta fo^eolleef  v.hadvaittnx^stdMdjmtiah  bf  penicillin.  HARRY YANCOVITCH. MM: The  LOG  and  the education­ al  Bulletins  give  us  the  news  and do  it welL and  if  it doesn^  get  across  it  is the  fault  of  the  men themselves.  I've seen new­ comers  on  ships  sit  in  the  meetings  and  not  say  a  word,  but  later  they  say  they  di<ki%  understand  what  wsts  going oh.  These  men  should  be  called  upon, one by  one. at  the meet­ ings  and  that  way  theyll  loos­ en up.  I would suggest  that  the  Union  prepare  a  booklet  on  the  Welfare  Plan  and  the  Va­ cation  Plan,  so  the  men  wiU  know  what  to  do  when  they  get sick or have a  vacation due  them.  streptomycin  and  other  pharmaceutics  crossing  the  border  from  Hong  Kong,  and  coming  direct  from  Western  European  countries.  The  privately­owned  US  fl&g  ocean­going  mer­ chant  ships  totaled  1.307  vessels  of  15.514.000  deadweight  toxis.  as  of  July  1.  This  is  130  ships  and  1.484.000  deadweight  tons  larger  than  on  January  1.  The  total  consisted  of  847  dry  cargo  and passenger  ships of  8.880.000  deadweight  tons,  and  460  tankers  of  8.834.000  deadweight  tons.  During  the  first  six  months  of  1951.  American  shippers  purchased  125  dry  cargo  ships  and  11  tankers  from  the  Maritime  Administration.  .  . .  A  bill has been  introduced by  Congressman  Hart  (Dean..  New  Jersey)  which  would  provide  re­ employment  rights  to  men  leaving  their  jobs  to  serve  in  the  merchant  marine.  Any  man  who  leaves  a  permanent  job  in  order  to  help  man  the merchant  ships after  June 25,  1950.  and prior  to  the  termuiation  of  the  national  emergency  de­ clared  by  the  President,  will  be  entitled  to  his  old  job  with  all  rights  within  90  days  after  quit­ ting  the  sea—if  it  is passed.  • ^Although four  times  as  many  ships  are  being  built  in  American  yards  than  last  year,  ship­ yards  are  operating  at  little  more  than  50  per­ cent capacity. On  July 1,  1950,  21 vessels  (of  1,0(K)  gross  tons  or  over)  totaling  327,420  gross  tons  were  being  built.  On  July  1  of  this  year  the  figure has risen  to 80  ships of  991,770  gross  tons.  In  Britain,  however,  shipyards  are  working  at  full  capacity  and  have  a  backlog  of  518  vessels  aggregating  4,800,000  gross  tons scheduled  to  ba  built, over  the  next  three  or  four  years.  Brxtish  .  yards  can  no  longer  pinmise  deliveries­eachsr  than  several  years  from  now.  ­ �mmm,  Sixteen  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday,  July  27.  1951  >1  >­'  •   The  Western  Farmer's  recreation  room  gets  a  new  skin  of  paint  under  the  careful 'artisanship of  Bosun  J.  Allen  (left)  and  his  two  worthy  aides,  A.  Brocato,  Deck  Maintenance,  and  J.  Burg,  AB.  The  hard  working  deck  gang  transformed  the  Farmer  from  a  rusty  ex­boneyard  scow  to  a  trim­looking  ship  in  a  few  weeks,  photographer  Gowder  reported.  "A  hot­Shot  stewards  department"  is  Andy  Gowder's  label  for  the  gang  responsible  for  filUng  the  bellies.  Lined  up  in  the  sun  for  their  portrait  the  Stewards'  gang  flashes  smiles  for  the  camera.  Front  row,  left  to  right:  Jose  A.  CasteUon, Steward: E.  Francisco. Chief  Cook; Andy'  Gowder,  Night  Cook  and  Baker,  and  Sebastian  Carrigat  Third  Cook.  Back  How:  H.  Vann,  BR;  S.  Sikes,  Pantryman;  P.  Brian,  Saloon  Messman.  and  J.  Crosswelt  Crew  Mess.  Western Farmer's First  Voyage Under SlU Pact  With  a  sharp  Look­out  for  hazards,  Charles  Fox,  AB.  has  the  wheel  as  the  ship  arrives  in Rotterdam.  To  the  crew  Fox  was known  as "Road  Chocker."  One  of  the  new  SlU­contracted  operators  is  the  Western  Navigation  Company,  which  operates  three  ves­ sels  at  present.  One  of  the  company's ships,  the  Western  Farmer,  recently  completed  its first  trip,  a  run  from  the  Gulf  to  Europe.  According  to  Andy  Gowder,  Night  Cook  and  Baker  who  took  the pictures shown  here,  there were  no first­run  kinks to be ironed  out. The ship operated  as  a  tight  work­ ing  unit  almost  at  once  and  the  crew  had  nothing  but  praise  for  the company  and  the ship's  officers.  One of  the  praiseworthy  provisions  was  launch  service, in  Rotterdam  for  the  crew  at  any  time  they  wanted  to go  ashore.  Gowder  reported  the crew  was  a  top rate  bunch  and  cooperated  all  down  the  line  to make  the first  trip under  SIU  colors  a  memorable  one.  The  Patrolmen,  Gowder  reported,  will find  that  the  Western  Farmer  crew  will  The  Fazmer'g  engine room  couldn't  be  too  grimy  as  attested  not  have  any  problems  when  it  comes  in  to  payoff,  and  if  the Farmer is any criterion,  the other ships of  the com­ to  by  the  clean  clothes  these  black  gangers  sport.  From  left  pany's fleet  should  be  sweet  babies  for  the  crews  and  to  right.  R.  Dorn,  2nd  Engineer;  McDonald,  FWT,  and  the  the  Union.  fellow  with the  chin  shrubbery  is  Hendricks,  Oiler.  ^  *  • fj  •  'T  The ship wasn't  ithe only  thing made trim. Here  S. Carregal,  Third  Cook,  trims  the  locks  Of  Bosun  J.  Allen  and  readies  him for  a teip  to the high  spots  in  the  European  ports  touched  by  the  ship.  A  group  of  the  Farmer  crew,  primarily  deck  men,  get  roupded  up for  a squint  at  Gowder's  camera  though  most  of  them  seem  to find  something  of  greater  importance  off  in  Hie  disti^e* '  Left  to  right,  front  row:  McDonaldr  FWT;  Allen,  Bpsun; Burg,  AB; Lynch, ­FWT. Back  row: '  H.  Vann,  BR;  H.  Orouant,  AB;  Chester.  Wiper;  Pettsom  DeiBk  Engineer,  and  Brocato,  DM.  ;  j  'i...:  • ;  tic,^^2­: J­  •   . ?[]  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 27, 1951 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XIII, No. 15 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: CS SIGNS IMPROVED CONTRACT AND AGREES TO VACATION PLAN 130 SEAFARERS CUT UP $150,000 CS MELON THE HIGH COST OF UNION-BUSTING BRIDGES AGAIN TRIES TO RAID SUP STEAMSCHOONER JOBS AS MEBA SOWS REAL LABOR SOLIDARITY SHIPPING DIPS FOR SAVANNAH TEAMSTERS, SHRIMPERS WIN IN MOBILE AREA GO ON DOWN TO PORT BALTIMORE AND GET SHIPPED OUT IN A HURRY TAMPA PLANT CLOSES RATHER THAN SIGN WITH RETAIL CLERKS GALVESTON GETS GOOD CREWS FRISCO SHIPPING MAKES COMEBACK AFTER SLOW PERIOD GET HIGHER RATING, SAYS NEW ORLEANS; CALLS IT DUTY TO ONESELF AND THE UNION NEW HALL SHAPING UP 12 IN-TRANSITS BRING ACTIVITY TO WILMINGTON ROBIN LINE GIVES TELEVISION SET TO MARINE HOSPITAL IN BALTIMORE HEAVY BREAKDOWN RATE ON BONEYARD SHIPS IRKS CREWS CAVALIER MEN CORRAL FILM DUDE WAYNE VETERAN OF 'GOOD OLD DAYS' RETURNS TO SEA AFTER 24 YEARS ON BEACH THE DE PAUW'S SUN TAN CLUB SHIPPING IN LAKE CHARLES IS UP THERE WITH THE TEMPERATURE NEW RATING IS ADDED: BOSUN OF STOWAWAYS WESTERN FARMER'S FIRST VOYAGE UNDER SIU PACT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/27/1951 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1951 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/42f78bc9dea874cb1407bc7aaee113bf.PDF decdec2e8a72ecb3d37999ffc40caece PDF Text Text •HI OrFIC3&L OP TSB ATfiMmO ABD nraTfilOT, gBAFAggBB' mmmmmAL wxiom or mxm 4KEBXOA -)> I V-"-^ I VOL VI. SIU Man Awarded Medal NEW ORLEANS, La. — SIU member Kurt Gonska, watertender aboard the SS Carrabulle when it was sunk by enemy fire in the Gulf of Mexico in May, 1942, was award.ed the Mariner's Medal during ceremonies at the United States Industrial Chemic­ als, Inc., plant Friday of last week. Gonska was one of the men who helped pioneer the organiza­ tion of the SIU in the Gulf a num­ ber of years ago. The medal, the first presented to a living seaman in New Or­ leans, was awarded for the in­ juries Gonska received when the lifeboat in which he and 23 others were escaping from their sinking ship was struck by enemy shellfire. Twenty-two of them were killed. Gonska and Second Mate Frank Santina were blown clear. Gonska, suffering a shattered jaw and minus his right arm, was Ijelped back aboard the sinking 10^ and into a life raft by San­ tina. (Continued Ofi Page 4) NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY JULY 28. 1944 John Hawk Recommends Opening New Halls In Charleston And Houston a By JOHN HAWK. Secretary-Treasurer SIU Crew Satisfies Skipper 'fiSI An SIU crew aboard the SS DELNORTE on her recent voy­ age was termed "capable and willing in executing their duties,** as well as "satisfactory" in a let­ ter from the master of that vessel praising the men who manned his ship. The shipmaster declares that he wrote the letter to express his appreciation of this Union crew. The text of the letter follows in full: SS DELNORTE The report of John Hawk, Sec'y-Treasurer of the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU of NA recommends that a hall be opened at Houston, Texas on a temporarybasis and staffed by a patrolman under the agency at Galveston. The report was con­ curred in unanimously by the membership meeting at the New York Branch, last Mon­ day. Previous to this, action was taken at the prior meeting on a recommendation from Brother Hawk that a hall be opened at Charleston, S. C., to aid the Union's progress and organizational effort. This action was also concurred in by all of the Branches since it was shown that the area is very busy and an officer of the Union is needed there. Seafarer's International Union Brother Hawk's report follows in full: New Orleans, Louisiana and is something to be proud July 21st, 1944 about. . . Went to Houston and Galves­ Dear Sirs and Brothers: ton, Texas and on checking up on Visited the Tampa Branch and the ship movements in both ports, the Gulf Coast Fishermen's Union I found that there is very few at St. Petersburg, Florida. SIU ships paying off in either Also visited the N.O. Branch port. Since last March only oc­ and attended the meeting there casional SIU ships have paid off last Monday. The membership is in that area. proud pf their new hall and that NEW SHIPS is easy to understand. The. New Quite a few new ships built at Orleans Hall is the . best we have the two Houston yards have been allocated to SIU contracted com­ panies and were crewed up by the Galveston Agent. Five more ships will be allocated in the next 30 days to companies contracted to us. Most of the ships built at Houston go to Galveston to load cargo as Galveston is the main loading and discharging port be­ tween the two ports. The following letter and excerpt of ruling regarding Galveston is' closer to Texas Seamen's passports, which clarify the regulations have been City and Port Arthur than Hous­ ton. Beaumont, and Baytpwn are received by the Union: about the same distance from DEPARTMENT QF STATE "The Secretary of-St2rte has de­ Galveston as from Houston. Passport Agency cided that after six o'clock in the Under the present conditions Sub Treasury Building forenoon of August 15, 1944 .no the Union Hall at Galveston is Wall Street seaman "who is a citizen or na­ closed most of the time because J New York City (5) tional of the United States may the Agent has to be out on the ship on a vessel in this country beat in Galveston, Texas City, July 19, 1944 bound for a foreign port unless Baytown or Houston wherever Seafarers' Int'l Union he bears a valid American pass- the ships may be and if there are 2 Stone Street, . .port or evidence, usually referred several ships in, well everybody New York, 4 N. Y. to as a "receipt," that he has ap­ is out of luck because the :hall is plied for a' passport within the closed and ;only one slaip can be Dear Sirs: pr^eding six months. This pro­ boarded «t one time, "When this On the attached sheet of paper cedure will remain in effect until happens, if members that live in is, an excerpt from a. letter ad­ six o'clock in the forenoon of Houston travel 50-miles to regis­ dressed to the Commissioner of November 15, 1944, after which ter at the Galveston Hall apd find Customs, Washington, D. C., by no such seariian may ship on a it closed it is only natural for a Mrs. R. B. Shipley, Chief of the vessel in this country bound for Passport Division, Department of a foreign port unless he-bears a valid American passport. Should State, Washington, D.C. ' The excerpt is self-explana­ in the exigency of any situatipn, tory and is being forwarded to it seem desirable that any such you as the Department has urged seaman be permitted to sail from that we circulate the information the United States prior to Nov­ contained therein among seamen ember 15, next, without a valid Hon. Colin Gibson, Minister of arid those who are concerned passport or "receipt" or after the National Revenue, said in the Ca­ with matters relating to seamen date mentioned without a valid nadian House, of Commons re­ or' vessels plying between ports passport, I shall, upon being ad­ cently that Canadian merchant in the United States and ports in vised of the facts in his case, con­ navy seamen, held as prisoners of sider authorizing, on behalf of war, were liable to national de­ foreign countriies. the Secretary of State, his de­ fense tax arrears and income tax, Very truly yours, JAMES J. HUGHES. parture from the United States according to the New York Jour­ • Passport Agent without a valid passport." ' nal of Commerce. Passports For Merchant Seamen Compulsory By State Dept. Ruling Tax Ruling For Canadian Seamen % No. 22 member to blow his top because he has to travel 50 miles back to Houston, make another round trip or 100 miles before he gets on the shipping list. This same condition exists for our members that live in Texas City and other ports in the area, and it is not a healthy situation. REMEDY PROPOSED The remedy for this situation I think is to leave the Branch re­ main at Galveston as there is more traffic in that port, and to open a hall in Houston on a tem­ porary bases, for the cbnvience of the membership. However, if this is concured in, I recommend that a Patrolman be stationed (Continued on Page 4) 2 Stone Street New York, N. Y. Sirs: It gives me much pleasure to jreport to your organization the satisfaction with the crew ship­ ped from your hall last voyagei To the last man they proved themselves capable and willing in executing their duties and at aU times were on the job. Having expressed my apprecia­ tion to the members of the crew I wish to extend this to the Union Hall from which they shipped, it is with best regards, I remain. Yours truly, J,MORACCHINE. Master SS DELNORTE. New Bond Buying Plan Advanced For Merchant Seamen On Articles Merchant seamen on some ships will now have an op­ portunity, for the first time, to have War Bond allotments deducted from their pay in an overall plan taking in the entire ship's company, as the result of a system adopted following a series of conferences conducted recently among Union officers, ship line officials*and Treasury Department repre­ lines, would give all seamen tlie sentatives. This was announced opportunity to purchase bonds with as much ease as a war work­ last week. According to Harold L. Walker, er in an airplane factory, at a field representative of the Labor shipyard or in any other station­ Section, War Finance Division of ary industry. Washington, D. C., the plan, when Others participating in the final placed in operation will allow discussions and agreeing to the seamen to state the amount of plan were Captain H. Martin, first their bond allotment before ship­ vice president, Nationed Organi­ ping out, if they desire to buy zation of Masters, Mates & Pilots Bonds. On their return to a Unit­ of America; E. P. Trainer, busi­ ed States port, the seamen will ness manager, local No. 3, Marine then receive their bonds along Engineers Beneficial Association; with their wages at the time of M o r r i s Weisberger, New York pay-off, provided the run was for agent. Sailors Union of Pacific, longer than one-half month. and vice president. Seafarers In­ James L. Houghteling, director ternational Union, and Harold W. of National Organizations, War Falbee, New York representatfve. Finance Division, said- that this Radio Officers Union of CTU, method, if extended to all ship AF of L. '' ^ I I �If' I l^T- ' Page Two THE II l^-• SEAFARERS LOG Published by the SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. HARRY LUNDEBERG ------ 110 Market Stfetet, President Francisco^ Calif. JOHN HAWR - -- -- -- - Secy-Treas, P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York City MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Washington Rep. 424 1th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Directory of Branches BRANCH NEW YORK <4) IJOSTON (10) BALTIMORE (2) PHILADELPHIA ... NORFOLK. NEW.ORUiANS (16)... SAVANNAH TAMPA MOBILE SAN JUAN. 28, P.R.. PUERTO RICO. . GALVESTON, ADDRESS PHONE 2StojioSt 330 Atlanltc Aye 14 North Gay St 6 North 6th St 25 Convmerclal PI 339 Catartres St2l8EaitBaySt 423 East Piatt St 7SL MichaelSt. BOwIlng Green 9-3437 Liberty 4037 Calvert 4539 Loritbard 7651 Norfolk 4-1083 Cahal 3336 Savannah 3-1 728 Tarhpa MM-1323 DUI2-I392 45 Ponce de Leon 219 20th Street San Juan 1885 Galveston 2-8043 PUBLICATION OFFICE: ROOM 215, 2 STONE STREET New York City (4) BOwlittg Green '9-8 3 4d 267 The Tragedy Of Errors AAT EDITORIAL Looking backward. It is possible now to evaluate correctly the role and evolution of the ComnMinist political Club called the National Maritime Union and weigh it in the cold balance cif Judgtrient. We can now measure its real value, if any, in the maritime industry and to the sea­ man as an individual. For if it does not pro^t the individual it has no value whatever to the mass. The rank and file, maddened by long continued de­ pression which paralysed American shipping were led to believe that the fault lay in the old ISU type of craft Unionism. They were sold the idea of .industrial Unionism and Unity in the industry which were sound slogans in them­ selves but we see now were not meant to be carried out. They' were catch phrases to mislead the seamen. Thus the seamen, under the "leadership" of the Com­ munists trained in Foster s old Trade Union Unity League school of skullduggery, were beguiled into following them in building the NMU. The movement was nothing but the extension, tinder a new name with the same old leaders, of the Marine Workers Industrial Union which disbanded in ttrder to bore froiil within the ISU craft Unions. Yet, if tinity in the indiistry was ever their object, if their claims meant anything at all, they wotild have stayed within the ISU. llhe formation of the NMU by the dis­ sident group labeling itself the "ISU rank and file" was in itself art act of ANAK.CHY and a splitting movement within the industry. In this way their initial development was contrary to the practice of sound Union principles—tinity of the work­ ing class to ivin better working artd living conditions with a united front against John Shipowner. The tom-toms 6f "Industrial Unionism" were kept beating along with the magic symbols CIO—CIO until men lost the power of reason and analysis; It was the old cult theory—the mum bo jumbo practiced in the African jungles by tribal priests. ,.f. Fakery? Yes?—and hosv! The AF of L Unions are decadent shouted the high priests Hudson, Ray and their "Communist" followers. And the hungry and befuddled seamen tck)k them at their .tvord. They stopped thinking. So they set out to capture the world, using the poor seamen as tools. Their Constitution was so framed that it (Continued on Page 4) tv, SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 28, 1944 WHArs Domes Around the Ports beefs and are due a lot of credit bers and trip card men as moat for the good work that they have of the old timers know the score' on how to keep a crew unionAll four of the resolutions of done. The amount of money they minded and a credit to the Sea­ the coastwise referendum ballot have carried at a better than 16 have collected for our members farers. These old-timers are prcito 1 ratio. The comimttee finish­ in these disputes runs into thou­ gressively educating the younget! ed counting the votes up here this sands of d(dlars and represents a elements as to real, trade Union* real financial gain to the mem­ ism that has been brought about week. by the SIU. This is very good and .will bership. We are at the present time prove highly beneficial to the PAUL HALL, Agent growth and development of our working on six more of these dutOrganization. Within a very short Df-town disputes and Will have a while, we will be able to own a decision on them very shortly. Union iBtall in every Tort Of any Upon the settlement of the beefs importance. In carrying these the Ports and the men involved resolutions, the Seafarers took will be notified of the amount one of the biggest strides they due, and the details as to collec­ tion of the money. have made since their origin. BUSY WEEK NMU CLIMBS BANDWAGON We had an unusual week here I noticed in the last issue of wherein for two straight days not the Pilot, that the NMU commies The spirit of Brotherhood of a vessel jpaid off and then on the are climbing on the Seafarers' the Sea was shown last week by third day, no less than 15 of them band wagon in regards to fighting the SIU crew on the Cape Corpaid off, all within an hour or so the lowering of the launch rates. win, a C2 operated by the of one another. It really had the Nine days after we brought this Line, Two days before the vessel piecards here in super high gear beef to the fore and after making arrived in New York a Navy gun­ and some of the boys worked un­ a good start towards success, the ner fell from the bridge to the til midnight in getting everything Commies evidently felt that they boat deck, fracturing his skull. squared away. would like to grab a little glory The ship was permitted to leave We called for temporary Pa­ off for themselves and so Ham the convoy and race for New trolmen with the necessary quali­ Head himself has come out with a York in a desperate effort to save fications, to fill in for that day great big squawk about the rates. the man's life. He died in the and with their help, everything This is not the first time that hospital from the injuries the same was handled all right. However, the Commies have attempted to night of arrival day. His name if it is all the same with every­ cover themselves with a coat of as yet has not been disclosed by body concerned, we would ap­ glory for something that the Sea­ the Navy. preciate it very much if we could farers Has pioneered in fighting One of the other Navy men iri get these pay-offs staggered dur­ for, nor will it be the last time. the gun crew took up a collection ing the week rather than catch among his fellows to help the EDUCATION 30 to 35 ships in two days' time, Quite a few old timers have lad's family and defray burial ex* then not pay oft anything for the been coming through here re­ perises. The SIU crew heard of next few days. cently and it looks as though it and all chipped in. That's the way it goes, how­ some of them like the weather Patrolman James Sheehan do­ ever, and it all comes in for a lot here (or the beer) as they have nated $5.00 on behalf of the of grief in the life of a piecard. been around for several weeks. Patrloman Charles Starling Among Some of the boys drifting Union, while the merchant crew paid off the Robin Locks.ley re­ in here are many of the old time gave varying amounts. Mqst of the officers and engineers ais<> cently and according to his re­ faces from the Gulf. donated, some giving $5.00 each. port, this was one of the ...best It's always good to have a few Over $125.00 was added to the crews he has run into yet. They of these fellows around to ship collection made by the gun creW had all the ship's affairs in per­ with some of the younger mem­ among themselves. fect order and all hands lined up to a T." This, no doubt, was be­ cause most of the crew were real union men. You can certainly tell the dif­ ference in a ship paying off with book members and a ship paying The foliowihg letter has been of the men in question, together off with a full load of trip cards. received by the headquarters of­ with their home address and We can stand a lot of ships Uke fice of the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ amount of over-payments: the Locksley in this Port! trict and is printed herewith tor Edward Thorpe, Jr $25.00 CONVINCED the information of the members 512 N. David St., Our relations with the Steam­ involved: New Orleans, La. ship operators in this Port are Fred M. Easier $50,00 WATERMAN STEAMSHIP bettering; we have convinced Cliftonville, Miss. GORPORATION most of these people that we are Mobile 9, Alabania Junice A. Bo«Hrg : serious in our efforts for coopera­ July 17, 1944 438 (Constance St., tion in paying ships off in such a New Orleans, La ' manner so as to guariHrtee full Mr. John Hawk, representation for our members. Secretary-Treasurer James T. Piftman $100.00 We do not have near the trouble Seamen's International Union 1531 Carondelet St., here in settling disputes that we Room No. 213 New Orleans, La. 2 Stone Street have had in the past. G. W. Shows $100.00 This makes it much easier on New York, N. Y. 1333 4th Avenue, all hands involved and especially SS HOGER GRISWOLD Jackson, Miss. so for the members of the ships' Dear Sir: Ben J. Lawson $100.00 crews. By having smooth rela­ 1918 Philomene Avenue We enclose copy of letter dated tions, we are able to devote all of our time and thought in handling May 6th to the War Shipping Ad­ Lincoln Park, Mich. You may be sure we shall ap­ our inembers' beefs and as a re­ ministration, this district, con­ preciate very much any efforts cerning overpayment to 6 mem­ sult; it means more money for toward the collection of these bers of the crew of the above ves­ them and a lot less troubles for over-payments since we are ac­ sel. We had reply from the WSA union officers. in New Orleans in which they tually out of pocket the amount BEEFS SETTLED advised that they felt your good of $475.00 and thanking you in We have been spending quite offices would assist us in recover­ advance for your courtesy, we a bit of our time within the past ing such over-payments. We are are. ten days on out-of-port disputes completely aware of the fact that Yours very truly. and have managed to settle irtost your union does not countenance Waterman Steamship Corp. of them in favor of the" niember- such practices and with this in b. ORREN, ship. The Patrolmen in this Port mindj we" list below the names Chief Accountant have been doing a very good job All Agents In Branches Please Post On Bulletin Boards. in handling these out-of-port NEW YORK Union Members Help Burial Of Navy Gunner NOTICE! �THE Friday, July 28, 1944 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE RECENT REFERENDUM BALLOT WERE CARRIED BY A RATIO OF 10 VOTES FOR TO 1 OPPOSED AND BETTER THAN THAT UPON OTHER RESOLUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE EASTERN AND GULF DISTRICT, A FACSIMILIE OF THE BALLOT FOLLOWS WITH ALL THE PROPOSITIONS THE MEMBERS VOTED UPON IN FULL: Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District Comtitidion Amendment and Resolution Ballot FOREWORD WStRUCtlONS TO VOTERS —Toie either YES or NO —mark a cross (X) in the square. Do not use a lead pencil in marking the ballot — ballots marked with lead pencil will not be counted. MARK YOUR BALLOT with PEN and INK or INDELIBLE PENCIL. DO NOT PUT ANY OTHER MARKINGS ON THIS BALLOT. THE ATLANTIC and GULF AGENTS ASSEMBLED at the RECENT ATLANTIC and GULF DISTRICT AGENTS CONFERENCE HELD IN NEW ORLEANS, LA., FROM APRIL 3, 1944 TO APRIL 5, 1944, DREW UP AND RECOMMENDED the ADOPTION of the FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS to the CONSTITUTION. CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS TO PURCHASE TAMPA HALL Page 9. Article 4, Section 1 shall be amended to read as follows: "Members upon joining the Union shall receive PROBATIONARY MEMBER­ SHIP CERTIFICATES which they shall hold for 12 months, having completed such probationary periods, paid 12 months dues, and taken the oath of obliga­ tion to the Union; they shall then be admitted to full membership." Pasle 42. Article 24, section 8 (a) shall be amended to read as follows: "Deceased members shall; if in good standing, upon entering hospital or at the time of death, be buried or cremated by the Union: provided death occurs at headquarters or any branch, or in the immediate vicinity thereof: The mode of funeral — whether burial or cremation — shall be left to the discretion of the Secretary-Treasurer or Branch agent unless the Union has been duly notified of a preference previously expressed by the deceased or his immediate relatives." Page 43, Article 24, Section 8 shall have a new sub-section added to be known as (d) and shall read as follows: "Under no circumstances ^hall dues be collected from any members entering hospitals in bad standing during their period of hospitalization. This clause shall also apply to members in bad standing being transferred from one hospi­ tal to another," WHEREAS:—It should be the policy of this organization to buy*its own property when opportunity presents itself, and we are financially able; and WHEREAS:—^Tampa is an important port in time of strike or lockout due to itsf geographical location; and WHEREAS:—^We now have the opportunity to buy the building, the hall we are now in, for a very reasonable figure; and WHEREAS:—^This building in comparison to the prices of buildings we are buying in other ports is a bargain; and WHEREAS:—^This property is in good shape and requires no improvements or al­ teration; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:—That this Agents' Conference go on record to purchase this proper^ in Tampa; and BE IT FINALLY, RESOLVED:—That this Conference go on record to recommend that the member­ ship instruct the Tampa Agent to elect a Committee, and along witb the Secretary-Treasurer, John Hawk, negotiate for this property. ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE ABOVE RESOLUTION ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE ABOVE AMENDMENTS YES • YES NO • • NO TO PURCHASE NEW YORK HALL • FOREWORD TO RESOLUTIONS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS ARE HEREBY SUBMITTED, THROUGH A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BRANCHES. TO THE MEMBERSHIP. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORDING OF THE RESOLUTION. IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE MEMBERSHIP TO VOTE ON THE RESOLUTIONS THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF A REFERENDUM VOTE; BUILDING FUND ASSESSMENT I^ENEAS:—^Various branches of our Union having considerable difficulty renew­ ing leases and are being compelled to move due to this, and this situ• ation is very unhealthy and jeopardizes the very existence of our or­ ganization, and WHEREAS:—^The only solution to this problem is to own and control our own Union Halls which would afford maximum security to our Union and its membership, and WHEREAS:—^As the Agents' Conference recommend this procedure as the only practical method of corn-bating hostile landlords actions, therefore be it RESOLVED:—^That each member be assessed $10.00 for the purpose of creating a building fund, said fund to be used for tiie purpose of acquiring real estate wherein our halls can be maintained without any interference from outside sources. ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE ABOVE RESOLUTION WHEREAS:—It should be the policy of the Seafarers' International Union of North America to own its own property, in-so-far as the Union is able which is stated in the articles of the SEAFARERS' HALL ASSOCIATION,. INC., (a non-profit corporation owned by the membership of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict), in order to provide assembly halls, recreation rooms, hiring halls and dispatch halls, etc., for merchant seamen, and WHEREAS:—^It is better for the Union to own and operate its own halls to prevent the actions of hostile landlords, who are often swayed by the monied interests and the shipowners in attempts to embarrass the Union, and WHEREAS:—^Properties are available noW that will not be available after the war when realty speculators return to private business and will cause real estate'prices to skyrocket, and WHEREAS:—Such properties will become undeniable assets to the Union and form an admirable back-log to the Union's finances in the post-war period, through the Union not needing to pay high rents, and WHEREAS:—^The port of New York is the largest port in the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Uhion and accommodates large proportions of the mem­ bership at all times by virtue of its being the largest port as well as the District Headquarters', and WHEREAS:—The purchase of a hall for the port of New York will aid the Unioa and give impetus to the organizing drives that the Union is condmding now and will conduct in the future, now, therefore be it RESOLVED:—^That the branch memberships of the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union of North America go on record for the purchase of a hall in the port of New York, and be it further RESOLVED:—That this question be placed on the next available membership referendum ballot for the decision of the membership, and be it still further RESOLVED:—That this resolution be affective and contingent upon the passage of a building assessment by membership referendum ballot, and be it finally RESOLVED:—That all members of the Seafarers International Union of North America work to heighten the efficiency of the organization by fur­ thering its aims, interests and purposes and advancing its cause in every way possible. ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE ABOVE RESOLUTION YES NO YES NO • • • • ! "via ''''M ' ml ii i"lVi''' iirii" I "ii III I ""i "i7ii i" I "'"i i'l ii iPii " f r I " �Page F»ur THE John Hawk Recommends Opening New Halls In Charleston And Houston (Continmd from Page i) there and that he turn in his in­ come to the Galveston Agent and that the Patrolman be account­ able to him. Under an arrangement like this members will be able to register at Houston and won't have to go all the way to Galveston, also a Union Hall will be open at all times in this area and there will always be a Union Representa­ tive available at one or the other union halls to receive telephone calls from the members, ship's delegates or other Union business. PROGRESS "it is important that we have a man in Houston all the. time as well as Galveston, because, infor­ mation regards all ship move­ ments is easier to get at Houston and we might be able to make more progress. .. At the present time we ha^'e 3 Patrolmen and an Agent at New Orleans. I spoke to our New Or­ leans Agent and he is of the opin­ ion that they can manage the business in New Orleans with 2 Patrolmen. It is also agreeable with Patrol­ man Clark to transfer to Houston as Patrolman. Under this arrange­ ment it will be very little added expenses to the Union'and more eonyiences to the membership, therefore, I recornmend that Brother Clark be transfered to Houston «s Patrolman.. Correction (Last week, through a copy reader's error the vessel below was termed as belonging to the Robin Line, instead of Smith and Johnson.) « » If SS MATT W. RANSOM: Each man can collect $125 attack bonus payable at the Smith & Johnson company's office. SEAEAREKS LOG NOTICE Will the holder of receipt No. 34464 and the holder of receipt No. 34465 please call at headquar­ ters office, or write in and state what dues and assessments were piaict. * These receipts were issued by C. Raymond aboeurd the SS Finley P. Dunn, Waterman Line. which paid off in Norfolk, Va. • • * John S. Bryant will you please communicate with your mother at 300 Brannan Street, San Fran­ cisco 7, c/o J. Theo. Erlin Co. She Is extremely worried. Union Pennants The banners of the SUP Are seen on every global sea The banners of the SIU In brotherhood will see you through! In every harbor of the world We see our Union flags unfurled! \ So flaunt your Unions to the breese The toast of men on seven seas Progress and Strength go htmd in hand The proudest seamen of our Land! There go the ships of the SUP Manned by Americans proud and free There go the convoys of the SIU The cargoes which our strength renew All honors to these glalant men By whose deeds Mankind lives again! So flaunt the banners to the breeze Salute these Unions on the seas Progress and Truth walk hand in hand With conscious worth on every strand! Top'n Lift. FHdtiy, July 28, 1944 War Aid Wins Dockmen Merit Award PHILADELPHIA —The Navy awarded a Certificate of Merit here to Joseph P. Ryan, interna­ tional president of the Long­ shoremen's Association. The award was made during special ceremonies h e 1 d i n the Adelphia Hotel at a dinner high­ lighting a two-day session of the executive board of the ILA, which was attended by more than 200 men representing shipping in­ terests along the Atlantic sea­ board, as well as high ranking Army and Navy personnel. Commander S. E. Mittler, of Washington, D. C., representing Admiral Ben Morell, chief of the Navy's Bureau of Yards and Docks, made the award to Mr. Ryan. Commander Mittler praised the work of Ml". Ryan in helping to organize the Navy Seabees by recruiting specialists in dock instlalations and other mechanical fields. Paul Baker, vice president of the ILA in charge of the Atlantic Coast District, praised the work of the organization in furnishing statistical material in the found­ ing of the Seabees. Naval and military authorities agreed that the union has done a magnificent job in loading the thousands of ships that have em­ barked for the war zones from East Coast ports. They said the union has given the government full cooperation and has relig­ iously refrained from strikes. SIU Man Awarded Medal , (Conthmed f rom Page 1) Both men were picked up by a merchant vessel and taken to the port of New Orleans. Santina was awarded the Distinguished Ser­ vice Medal by Admiral E. S. Land for saving the life of Gonska. The presentation last Friday was made by Lieutenant Com­ mander J. M. Wellener, officerin-charge of the United States Maritime Service Upgrade school here. Lieutenant (j.g.) F. L. Dwinnell told of the meaning of the medal, which was authorized by Congress in September, 1943, and said that Mr. Gonska was eligible for the Combat and Atlantic Rib-. bons, which will be awarded at some future time. W. W. Carre, general manager of the local com­ pany, introduced the speakers, • Gonska, 31 years old, was born in Allenstein, Germany. He has sailed on ships of the chemical company for eight years, and is now employed as captain of the plant guards, coming back to work after seven months spent in the Marine hospital here. He and his wife, Essie, live at 1428 Cleve­ land avenue. New Orleans, La. Attention! Will Rufut O'Neal and Bamwell Petermann, No. 31154, pleaM come to headquarters oMtH, Room 213. 2 Stone Street, Hew York, N. Y. The Tragedy Of Errors AN il.. m. EDITORIAL '• {Continued from page 2)\ Great Lakes and rejected by Lakes seamen for ;did not deiine the limits of or the nature of their the same reasons. After six years of effort on the enterprise and even the word seamen were left Lakes their gains are negligahle. The drain on put. They substituted the word "workers." the treasury is a white elephant of no small pro­ Their jurisdiction, Licensed or Unlicensed, was portion, yet to retire from the Lakes would mean not mentioned. All bars were down. They recognition of the fact that they have long since .would organize everything that floats into the reacloed their apex and limits and are being driv­ en back to their fundamental area of operations NMU, East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Lo and behold! the old derelict Unions of the on the East Coast with jurisdiction over UN­ AF of L which they had declared dead and LICENSED SEAMEN ONLY. The restriction must force a revision of their •buried proved to be very much alive. The Li­ censed Officers organizations resented the NMU Constitution in line with their actual dimenattempt to smash or capture them. The West .sions and the facts of life. Their failure, based Goast Unions of the Unlicensed resented NMU upon full recognition of these facts by all sea­ men, are slowly but surely constricting them in raids on already organized territories. ever diminishing circles. Their fall is certain! ^ The harbormen rejected the NMU after vast •«ums of money had been expended by the Com­ Only the war and the influx of thousands of munists. All they could show was fat livings as newcomers pouring their hard earned money in­ long as the money pumped in by the treasury of to their coffers keeps the NMU-CP afloat today. the UMW held out. It has never been repaid and Their wealth derived from these sources is a the Communist payroll parasites never had any mirage for the NMU-CP has already failed dis­ intention of repaying these loans. mally in all its efforts. It is organizationally and ' They moved in on shipyard workers and cash- morally bankrupted by their failure to seize con­ «d as Usual and later were forced to disgorge. trol of the industry. But, they kept the momy. Today their only safety lies in Labor f rontis^m and foisting a Covernment-Employer-CT-NMU - They moved in on the West Coast Unions, f>3ring from within, were defeated and kicked leadership combinationupon their members: put even by the sister CIO Unions, the,Marine The operators are called in by these labor fa­ Cooks & Stewards who correctly wanted to keep kers turned politician and offered control of the their own identity and jurisdiction. shipping halls to make the "industry work." They have been dramatically defeated on the They insist upon Government officials and ship­ I - owners' cooperation with them "In the interest of the war effort" and cover their sinister ariti-« Labor actions by flag waving. Yet, they cleverly dodge the ships by all the means in their power. They are on the high f<wd to a Totalitarian system in which they hope to sustain themselves over the NMU membershifi and the seamen as a whole. Thus a pseudo "progressive" movement Iwbelling itself "Industrial Unionism" has evolved in a few short years into Labor frontism a la Adolph Hitler's Nazi Germnay — or so they hope. They have become ultra reactionary tools of the employers and the Government. They are a menace to honest American Trade Union­ ism and to all seamen and our way of . life. They have become bitterly reactionary against any or all democratic expressions within the NMU itself which may threaten their-despotism and dictatorship. They have usurped the power of the rank and file. .. Nepotism rules the roost with the payroll ««der control of the Party through these CP lead­ ers. And with the payroll control . goes the power to hatchet. 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Title A name given to the resource July 28, 1944 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VI, No. 22 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU MAN AWARDED MEDAL JOHN HAWK RECOMMENDS OPENING NEW HALLS IN CHARLESTION AND HUSTON SIU CREW SATISFIES SKIPPER PASSPORTS FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN COMPULSORY BY STATE DEPT. RULING NEW BOND BUYING PLAN ADVANCED FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN ON ARTICLES TAX RULING FOR CANADIAN SEAMEN UNION MEMBERS HELP BURIAL OF NAVY GUNNER THE TRAGEDY OF ERRORS RESULTS OF COASTWISE BALLOT WAR AID WINS DOCKMEN MERIT AWARD UNION PENNANTS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/28/1944 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1944 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7cf9ab4d1346d8a47c13e6bbcdeb868b.PDF 195eccf080a52de1a0b2ecbb149d419a PDF Text Text 33®  OFFICIAL ORGAN  OF THE  ATLANTIC AND  GULF DISTRICT,  SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION  OF NORTH AMERICA  VOL. Ill  NEW  YORK,  N. Y.,  THURSDAY, JULY  3, 1941  446  No. 13  NESSCO  COMES  ACROSS  WITH  $10  RAISE  • If­'  Regarding  the  Bonus  Beef  with the  Robin  Line  An  Open  Letter  to  the  Shipping  Editor  of  the  Journal  of  Commerce  Long Over­Due Pay  Boost Comes As New  Strike Action Looms  New  England  Steam­ ship  Company,  operat­ 2  Stone  Street,  New  York  City  This  increase  applied  to  all  unlicensed  seamen  on  all  ing four  boats  between  June  30,  1941  • ships making  that  run.  Mr.  Clinton  L. Doggett,  Your  memory  must  be  extremely  shqirt  in  this  respect,  New  Bedford  and  Nan­ Shipping  Editor,  for  you comment.ed  very favorably  on  th^ increase in  bonus  tucket Island, this week  The  Journal of  Commerce  ; . ....  ­  _  pay—when  it applied  to the  National  Maritime  Union.  You  granted  the  unlicensed  63 Park  Row  ..  I  called  it "Just  Deserts" in a  headline  under  your signature.  p e rs o 11111; 1  of  ibeir  New  York  City  J  ^  "Just  Deserts,"  because  the  NMU's  Communist  Party­con­ trolled  leaders  had  just then done  everything in  their  power  crews a $10.00 montH­ Dear  Sir;  to break  the Engineers' strike on  the American Export  Line.  ly  increase  in  pay,  in  In  today's "Jouimal  of  Commerce"  you  comment  on  the  3.  You  are  presumiituous  enough  to  say  that,  after  the  an  agreement  signed  current  dispute  between  the  Seafarers'  International  Union  Robin  Moor  affair,  "the  local  boss  (sic)  of  the  Seafarers'  of  North  Amei­ica  and  the  Robin  Line,  regarding  the  war  International  Union  instructed  his  men  not  to  sign  on  the  with  the  Seafarers'  In­ bonus  to  be  paid  unlicensed  seamen.  This  comment,  carried  Greylock,  the  Moor's  sister  ship,  a  week  ago  Friday.  Fur­ ternational  Union  of  in your  column "The  Shipping  Outlook," is  as full  of  incor­ ther,  that  "he  pre.sented  the  Line  with  a  demand  for  an  North America.  rect  statements  as  it  is  of  shipowner­inspired  bile  against  additional $250  per  month,  plus  $50  for  each  port... etc."  The  N.E.S..S.  Co.  ships  the  men  who  sail  the ships.  You  do  not  mention  names  here, for  that  would  be  leav­ were  tied  up  iu  a  four­day  Permit  me, first  of  all,  to  call  your  attention  to  what  ing  yourself  open  to  legal  correction.  You  merely  insinuate,  strike  last  year  for  a  pay  might  be  mildly  put  as  your  inaccuracies.  under­handedly,  that  the  SIU  is  run  by  some  "boss."  raise  and  a  ten­cent  boost  in  1.  Tie  increase  in  the  rate  of  bonus  pay  from  $30  per  Well,  let  us  enlighten  you.  The  Seafarers'  International  overtime.  A  barrage  of  Gov­ month  up came  on  March  21 of  this year.  It  was an  increase  Union  is hot  run  by  any  "bo.s.ses"—neither  bosses  getting  ernment  pressure  forced  the  to  $50,  not  to  $60.  It  was  obtained  by  the  Seafarers'  Inter­ their  instructions from  Moscow  like  those in  the  NMU  whom  Union  to agree  to  arbitration,  national  Union,  through  the  action  of  the  unlicensed  men  you  so  much  admire,  nor  any  other  "bosses."  which  resulted  in  a  conces­ on  the  Robin  vessels  Robin  Locksley;  Seattle  Spirit  and"  This  Union  is  a  democratically  controlled  organization  sion  on  overtime—to  80  cents  Robin  Hood—the  Engineers  only  followed  .suit.  Your  state­ where  the  membership  is  its  own  boss.  an  hour.  ments  in  this  respect  simply show  an  utter  lack  of  familiar­ It  was  the  SIU  membership,  at  meetings  up  and  down  This  year,  the  long­over­ ity  with  the facts in  this situation.  the  coast,  which  voted  to  present  the Robin  Line  with a de­ due  adjustment  in  basic  2.  The  increase  to  $60  per  month  war  bonus  came  only  mand for  an  additional $250  per  month  as well as  the  other  wages  was finally  reached  at  the  end  of  May,  when  the  President  announced  that  the  demands.  after  a  short  walk­off  on  (Continued  on  Page  2)  Red  Sea  had  been  reopened  to  American  shipping.  three  of  the  four  Company  ships,  just  as  the  season  was  Seamen  21  Years  of  getting  under  way.  This  served  to  tip  oif  the  ship,  Age  Must  Register  owners  that  the  men  would  not  All  seamen  reaching  the  tolerate  a  repetition  of  last  year's  raw  deal.  Sure  enough,  age  of  twenty­one  (21)  be­ the  Company  immediately  re­ The first  of  the  Robin  Moor  crew  that  survived  its  tor­ quested  an  appointment  for  nego*  tween  October,  1940,  and  pedoing  in  South  Atlantic  waters  arrived  here  last  week  tiatlons.  from  Pernambuco,  Brazil.  William  Carey,  Bosun,  related  a  Eight  .shipowners,  engaged  July 1, 1941,  must register  Brother  John  Hawk,  Secretary­ Uory of  the adventure  and  rescue  which is, indeed, a  tribute  in  foreign  trade  under  oper­ at  a  Selective  Service  Treasurer,  and  two  members  of  to the seamanship of  the SIU  men who  manned the lifeboats.  ating­differential  agreements  board  immediately  upon  the  NESSCO  crews,  represented  Others  of  the  crew  supplied  substantially  the  same  infor­ with  the  Maritime  Commis­ reaching  a  United  States  the  Union  in  the  negotiatipna  which  led  to  a  settlement  within  mation.  <$"  sion,  have  volunteered  to  port.  a  few  hours  of  di.scussion.  The  men  had  been  given  only  take  a  cut  iu  their  subsidy  twenty  minutes  by  the  submarine  rates'  to  "a.  comparatively  commander  to  take  to  the  boats.  nominal figure,"  the  Commis­ In  very short  order,  the four  life­ sion  announced  in  Washing­ boats  were  afloat  and  from  a  ton  last  week.  distance  of  about  a  mile  wit­ Business  is  so  good  now,  it  ap­ nessed  the  sinking  of  their  ves­ pears,  that  the  competitive  con­ For  the past  ten days,  the Calmar  Line's S.S.  Flomar has  sel.  The  submarine,  after finish­ ditions  on  foreign flag  ships  been  tied  up  in  New  York.  Reason:  crew  won't  sign  on:  ing 'its  job,  circled  the  boats  to  WASHINGTON,  D.  C.  —  (which  brought  about  the  subsi  supply  them  with  the  magnani­ Shipowners  last  week  asked  dies  in  the first  place)  have  be­ until  they get  a higher  war  bonus  for  the foreign  runs.  Be­ mous  gift  of  a  can  of  "sawdust  for  provisions  which  would  come  virtually  insignificant.  The  sides,  a  Union  contract  with  that  line  is  long  overdue—  bread" each.  After  that ihey  were  give  them  "just  compensa­ amount  of  the subsidy  used  to  be  SIU  won  an  NLRB  election  on  these  ships  many,  many  completely  on  their  own.  ?i2,500,000  annually  for  the  eight  months  ago.  <  The  gear  In  the  life­boats,  It  tion"  for  the  use  of  their  companies.  A  prompt  investigation  roi  For  a  few  days,  the  Company  was  reported,  was  for  the  most  vessels  for  various  Govern­ Among  these  are  a  number  rumored  hot  and  heavy  that  the  vealed  that  during  the  night'  the  part  useless.  Only  the  experi­ ment  purposes  in  connection  are  at  present  engaged  in  Navy  was  taking  over  the  ship.  Company  had  combed  the  Brook­ ence,  skil|  and  pluck  of  the  sea­ with  the  National  Emer­ which  lyn  waterfront  for  a  motley  col­ negotiations  over  a  war  bonus  Nothing  but  idle  rumor!  men  aboard  them  made  possible  gency.  The  demands  were  with  the  Seafarers*  International  lection  of  stiffs  addicted' to  the  Then  word  came  that  they  de­ the  transformation  of  canvass  Union.  If  they  can  afford  to  kick  cided  to  put  her in  drydock. They  "weed,"  a  couple  of  gas­liouudi  covers  Into  sails,  the  Improvisa­ voiced  at  hearings  on  the  a  twelve­and­a­half  million  buck  dispensed  with  the  crew  and  cut  and  otherwise  prize specimens  of  tion  of  sea­anchors  after  the  or­ Bland  Ship  Warrants  Bill,  subsidy  overboard,  it  would  seem  the  profession.  After  the  round­ off steam.  It looked like something  iginal  sea­anchors  were  carried  which  is  up  for  action  in  that  they  can  quite  easily  come  fishy,  but since they went through  up,  all  these  recruits  were  not, ol  away,  etc.  The  axes  had  to  be  Congress.  across  with  a substantial  increase  the  motions,  there  was  nothing  course, given  even  the merest  tlp»  used  on  pretty  near  all  the  gear  in  bonus  pay  for  the  seamen  who  to  do  but  wait  and  see.  off  that  there  was  some  kind  ol  The  Maritime  Commission's  to  make  it sea­worthy.  Even  matches,  placed  ia  fruit  attoi­ney  at  the  hearings,  a  Mr.  sweat  for  the  profits  that'  end.ble  Next  morning  word  le  received  a'beef  on  the Flomar.  That would  that  she  is  lying  in  the stream!  them  to  wax  so  rich.  (Contittuedjjn  Page  2).  (Continued  on  Page  2)  (Continued  on  Page  2)  || ¥i  • M  '­.IS  "• "f:  First  Robin Moor Survivors Eight  Companies  Return with Tale of Trip  Agree  to Forego  Huge  Subsidies  Shipowners  Ask  "Protedion" for  Patriotic  Acts  f' '  i- •  Would­Be  Flomar Crew  Spared Fate Wars'n Death  '• k  ­f  •  TVT­rar  il  'm  '­• 4  II  . V.'.  • '  �• '  •   • •   f  •  '.I  THE  S E  A  F A  R  E R S '  LP G  More About  Fublisbed  by  tbe  ATLAINTIC  &  GULF  DISUJICT  First  Robin Moor  Thursday, July  3, 1941  .'­A  Information  ­  Beginning  with  July  1,  1941,  Selective  Service  Headquarters  announced  this  week,  all  men  registered  for  the  Dfaft  wlio  are  over" 28 yeatrs  of  age oh  that date  are antomaticaily  defcrk­ed  from*  Army  service.  .  (Continued  from  Page  1)  This  announcement  came  in  the  form  of  an  order  issued  by  jars,  were  wet  and  had  to  be  Brigadier  General  Lewis  B.  Hershey,  acting  chief  of  the  Selective  thrown  overboard.  Affiliated  with  the  American  Federation  of  Labor  Service  system.  'I'he  acting  chief  declared  that  he  was  acting  upon •   Remarkable  discipline  was  request  of  Congressional  leaders  who  have  a  bill  incorporating  this  shown  by  the  crew  all  the  way  proceduVe  up  for  action.  The  order  is  limited  to  30  days  on  the  ex­ HARRY  LUNDEBERG,  Acting  International  President  110  Market  Street,  Rooin  402,  San  Pranciscb,  Calif.  thi­ouglr.  After  a  few  days^  it  was  pectatiori  that  within  that  time  limit,  the  Bill  will  hecomri  law.  decided  that' spreading  out  would  The  deferment  of  men  over  28  holds  good  only  for  peace­time.  •   ADDRESS ALL OORRESPONDENGE CONCEJtNING TEIS be  the  best  possible  means  of  Should  the  United  States  enter  the  war.  all  men  I'eglsteied  would  '  PUBLiOAT^ON TO: achieving  a  rescue.  Three  boats  immediately  become  subject  to  induction.  "THE SEAFARERS'  LOG"  were  then  picked  up  by  a  British  •   •   •   P.  O.  Box  25,  Station  P,  New  York,  N.  Y.  ship  going  to  Capetown,  on  the  Local  Draft  Boards  have  received  instructions  to  defer  all  mar­ '  '  Phone: BOwling Green 9­3437  13th  day  out.  The  fourth  boat  lied  then  on  the  grounds  of  dependency.  Such  men  are  placed  in  was  picked  up  on  the  18th  day  Class  lil­A.  :  #  out,  by  the  Brazilian  steamer  *  »  *  Ozorio.  The  fact  that  there  is  an  acute  shortage  of  seamen  seemg  to  The  O'zorio  brought  the  men  to  have penetrated  to  Local  Draft  Boards  in  New  York  at least.  Letters  PeVnambnco,  after  treating  each  from  the  Union  requesting  deferment  of  qualified  seamen  receive  and  every  man  with  all  the atten­ prompt  attention  from  the  Boards.  tion  tfiey  could  have  wanted  after  A  list of  Local Draft  iS'oard^s  Is  available' at  tfife  .tileW^'V'dfk  offlcft  their  long  travail.  In  Pernam­ (Contimie^d from Page J) of  the  Uriion,  so  that  seamen" may  know  the  exact  place  wher<f  buco,  the  U.  S.  Consul  took  It is  the  membership  which  elected  a  Negotiating  Com­ charge,  restricting  the freedom  of  they  are  to  register  in.this  city.  <4^ mittee from its own  ranks to  meet the Company and discus  the  men  for  state  reasons  and  ar­ ranging  for  their  return  to  the  these  (demands.  '  States.  The  return  was  effected  Seafarers'  4.  You  admit  that  the  present  bonus  rates  were  estab­ on  the  steamer  Delargentina  of  lisheddh an  "orderly mahher  through  negotiation,  and  both  the  Delta  Line.  sides  were  satisfied."  And  then  you  lament  that  if  the  de­ Since  fhe  Delargehtina's  pas­ S.S.  ALCOA  TRADER  $10.00­  '  mands are "even  partially" met, "the  whole  bonus  question  senger  capacity  was  pretty  Well  S.S.  OAKMAR  ......;  i..  6.60  taken  up,  the  Robin  Moor  surviv­ C.  Bi­itt  would  Ije  reopened."  4.00'  ors  were  put  up  on  cot's  in  the  S.S.  EL  VALLE  2.00  feutrfe  prWlous' bonus  agreeiftehtS  —  v^th  iyhic^h 'hoth  ship's  hospital;  permiseion  was  3.00  sides  wme satisfied,  wmOmber—provide  specifically  for  the  refused  to  use  the  promenade  C.  Malpass  3.00  reopening of  the  agreement  in the  event  of  jtist  such  an  in­ deck  as  well  as  the  bar.  The  men  Harris  Rappdrt  had  to  make  their  own  bunks  arid  G.  Rier  1.00  cident as that  of  the Robin Moor!  tidy  up  their  own  quarters.  S.S.  DELKINA V.. ­  8.00  Let  me  quote  to  you  from  the  SIU  agreement  with  the  Since  the  articles  under  which  W.  Aiide! :.......;  ^  ' 1.00  Robin  Line:  they  sailed  stipulated  that:  they  4.65'  "It is further agreed that this bonus agreenietit may were"  to  be  given  nothirig  less  S.S.  ALCOA  MASTER  J.  Me  A hclretvs  ..  i...  . \  .....  1.00  than  seconii­class  tfanspbrtation  be reopened for the following reasons: 1.00  "The committing  of  an  overt  act, or  the declaratibn  back  to  the  port  of  signing,  the  R.  Milan  men  feel  that  they  have  a  just  N.  Cadenhead  l.OO  of  intent  to  commit  an  overt  act,  on  any  American  beef  with  the  Company  to  re­ S.S.  ALCOA  TRANvSPORT  ..1.50  ship, regardless where it  may  be, due to  bombing, 'sink­ cover  transportation  money  which  2.7a  ing, mining or  the firing of  guns thereon  Or thereat. . . ."  was  ifof  expended'  when  they  S.S.  ALCOA  CARRIER  E.  Coll ink  .50  The  signature  Of  a  responsible  Robin  line  executive  as  were  forced!  to  make  the  b'Cst  of  the  Delargentiria's  poor  accommo­ well  as  that  of  a  U. S.  Conciliator  is attached  to this agree­ dations.  ­  Tqtal  .......................... $5i:00  of the Seafarers^ Intematiotial  Union  Siirvivbrs  Return  of  North  America  ifriK  ^ Honor  Roli  r., T].  • . •  .,  '­>V  .'  r.t''  I?'• '­ ment,  Mr.  Doggett!  All  the  men  naturaNy  ex­ Now,  instead  of  holding  up  the sanctity  of  agreements  pressed  themselves  as  one  hun­ which  you  never  fail  to  do,  when  there  can  even  be  the  dred  per  cent  behind  the  Union's  MORE ABOUT  slightest  question  of  Union  men  possibly  infringing  on  it—  move  for  a  higher'bonus  arid  in­ war  risk  insurance  on  you  applaud  the  Robin  Line's  outright flaunting  of  tlijs  oreased  the  African  run.  Increases  are  agreement! Jdoreover, you  call for  a  "strong tonic" against  indispensable,  they  said,  under  the  Union.  such  cpnditions.  And  they  ought  to  know!  WJiat  kind  of  a  tonic?  You  slyly suggest : "The Govern­ #  ment has  been  doing, a little  cracMng  down on strikes in de­ More  About  fense  industries."  (Continued  from  Page 1)  The  men,  cursing  the  Com­ Da  you  expect  the  Government  to  send  in  the  Marines  have  stopped  even  these  char­ pany  bitterly  for  deceiving  them  in  order  to  help  break  a  contractual  obligation  undertaken  acters  from  britng  duped  for  this  and  vowrnU  that Ihey  wb'uld  keek  by  the  Robin  Line?  Even  a  "patriot"  like  yourself  should  finking  game.  No,  they  were  just  amends,  boarded  the  Union  jjpnow  the limitations  of  "patriotism" better  than  this!  handed  jobs  on  a  silver  platter—  launch  and  left  the  Flomar  to  5'.  You  say  that  the  "iisual  machinery  of  negotiation  in  turn  on  it^  anchor.  because  Calmar  loved  them.  (Continued  from  Page 1)  It  cOst  the  Company  about  a  Immediately,  the  remote  con­ labor  disputes  has  been  unable  to  cope  with  the  situation."  And you imply that  the Union  is at fault  here.  But, what  are  Ney  Evans,  suggested  that  provi­ trol  apparatus  of  the  SIU  went  Grand  to  round  up  the  "ghost  sions  for  "fair  and  reasonable"  into  action,  invisible  ray  and  all.  crew."  It  cost  the  Union  about  a  the  facts?  J  copipensation  could  be  iricluded  Lo  and  behold,  pretty  soon  all  Sawbiici^to  disperse  it.  The agreement Avith the Robin Line provides, subject to in  the  bill.  But  the  shipowners  the  backwash  from  the  Brooklyh  The  Company  later  contacted  the above stipulations: "that this bonUs iti part or whole would  hot  comproiriise  anci  kept  waterfront  had  their  sea­bags  the  Union;  'and  they  have  been  may be reopened to negotiation tipon written notice to the on  insisting  on  "just  compensa­ packed  on'  the  deck  of  the  Flo­ famished  a  donkey  crew  pending  mar,  ready  to  debark.  If  they  negotiation.^  with  the  Union.  Company from the Union and said negdtiafions shall com- ticri."  "Apparently,  the  shipowners  are  thought  they  couid  hrive  SWurri  Moral  of  the story  is:  It doesn't  mence forty-eight hours after receiving such written no- jiiore  than  willing  to  be  patriotic  the  distance  they  Would  have.'  pky  to  buck  the  just  demands  of  tice, Sundays and holidays excluded, and both the Corh- —provided  that  the  Expense  is  But  they  couldn't  and  the  Com­ the  SIU!  pany and the Union shall reach a decision within five days borne  by  the  seamen.  And,  pro­ pany  would  not  coricede  to  crill  after negotiations have commenced." vided  that  not  a  certt'  of  their  a  launch  for  their  erstwhile  mtlCl TO  ALL  profits  is  touched  in  the  course  guests.  Aifhe  tJiiicih  bas  lived  up  to  its  contractual obligations  t6  SIU MEN  The , upshot  was  that  the  Union  F.,V  the  letter.  It  has  given  due  notice.  It  has  made  known  its  of  their  patriotic  enthusiasm.  had  to  get  liold  of  a  launch  "Just  compensation".  —  that's  "• 'Vi:  decision  on  demands.  what  they  will  take. "Patriotism"  somewhere  and  help  unload  the  Canadian Branches of the The  Company  has  not  even  seen fit  to  present  counter­ —that's  what  they  will  give.  Flomar  of  her  wonld­be  iftnk  Seafarers' International crew:.  proposals.  It has not  complied  with its obligations  under the  What's  in  a  word?  K/ " • "  <• ­'>• :  Union' agreement.  Responsibility  for  the  lack  of  orderly  negotia­ tions  rests entirely  with  the  Robin  Line.  why  6ther  seamen  plying  the  same  run  should  forfeit  self­ ,\ithen in Canadian ports, Instead  of  calling  for  the  Marines,  Mr.  Doggett,  an  im­ protection  for  the  future.  '  '  ,  •  visit the Mtls of the following' ^..parttiAl  newspaper  would  present  the  facts  as  they  are,  and  '  The faet is  that  the  Union  is living up  to' the letter 6f  its  orgdhi^ailons, affiliated to the "?.  Seafarers' TUierkdtiOnal Union call  for| those  delinquent  in  their  contractual  obligations  to  agrqiemeh'ts.  "  of iiorth Ainetica: live  iipj  to  them.  But  that  Umuld  probably  be' much  too  The  fact  is  that  the  Seafarers'  Internatiohal  Unioh  is  CANAblAISi  stroiVg  a'tdhic for  your  a(dvertisers in  the  Robin  Line.  They  eompletely  withiu  its  rights  in  makiiig  demands  for  a'h  up­ sEA^EKi's  uiiiorir  pay  iheji­ .moiney  and  they  call  your  tune!  ward  revision  of  the  war  bonus  agr(e'ements.  ,  408  St.' Lawrence  BohleVard  '  ."4  Wionfieat, Canada  The  fact  is  that  dangers  for  Seamen  on  the  African  run  •   It is'up to the shipotvners  to make  tbeiT"^ ;0i'qposals'.  have  iifjjr'eased  greatly.  As  f6r  the seamen,  thejli  do  hot  inteml. to  he­intiriiidatdd  The  faet  is  that  the  bobhi  Moor  Inciderit  has JhiphtsizM'  ohi ijt their  jMstifled "dehihhds  by  anyone.  BRirrSH  COLUMBIA  A' SEAMEN'S  UNION  this  daj:  ' •  'beyohd^  •  '  Yery/truly  340­B Cfwnble  Strept  If s  tl^e^ci­ew  oh  the  Robiii  Moor  had  ihe  good  fortune  tq^  "  John  Haixdc,  Seeyetary­Treasutriesr,  'Vancouver,  B.G.  qi^cape ' tihis  danger  with  their  lives  Atlantic .& Gulf . Union Saves  Crew  frdtti Fate  Wdrs'n Oeath  Shipowners  Ask  Protection  ­V.  .1  �•   >  ­i  Thursday, July  3, 1941  THE  SEA FA R  E R  S *  L O G  {  >  ,  A'  IE hat's  Doing­^  SEAFARERS'  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA  :  :  AAtlantic & Gulf District Secretary-Treasurer's Office Room  213  —  2  Stone Street,  New  York  City  P. O.  Box  25, Station  P  Phone:  BOwling  Green  9­3437  with  necessary  AB's.  The  S.S. Jo­ MOBILE sephine  Lawrence  called  up  the  other  day  from  Georgetown,  S.C.,  June  17, 1941.  June  27, 1941  DIRECTORY OF BRANCHES  but  1  was  not  able  to find  any  Shipping  Is  still  booming  Editor  Seafarers  Log:  AB's  for  her,  so  she  had  to  sail  around  this  part  of  the  country.  BRANOH  ADDRESS  PHONE  Dear  Sir  &  Brother:  NEW  YORK  2 Stone  St.  BOwling  Green  9­3437  Shipping  continues  good  with  short­handed  back  to  Hoboken.  Last  week  tlie  Plow  City  came  in  Dispatcher's  Office  ..BOwling  Green  9­3430  The  S.S.  Marjory,  the flag  ship  with  the  new  agreement' that  was  a  shortage  of  A.B.'s  and  Oilers;  BOSTON  330  Atlantic  Ave.  ...LIBerty  4057  rated  men  in  the  black  gang  are  of  the  Bull  Steamship  Company,  negotiated  in  Philadelphia  with  PROVIDENCE  .. 465  South  Main  St. ..Manning  3572  is  right  now  calling  from  Wil­ the  HedgCr  S.S.  Co.,  which  gives  bard  to find.  BALTIMORE  ... 14  North  Cay  St.  ...Calvert  4539  *  *  *  mington,  N.  C.,  for  an  AB  and  I  the  men  time  back for  all  watches  PHILADELPHIA  ,6  North  6th  St.  .... .Lombard  7651  • 4  stood  on  week  ends  at  sea  and  We had an Isthmian ship in last  am  hoping  I  will  be  able  to  fur­ NORFOLK  60  Commercial  Pi.  . .Norfolk  41083  NEW  ORLEANS  309  Chartres  St.  .... MAgnolia  3962  week  and  they  had  to  get  most  nish  them  one  before  she  sails  holidays.  The  crew  paid  Off  and  SAVANNAH  218  East  Bay  St  Savannah  3­1728  of  the  men  some  place  else.  As  from  there.  Also  had  the  S.S.  was  well  satisfied  witli  tlie  agree­ JACKSONVILLE „,136  Bast  Bay  St  Jacksonville  5­1791  fasf  as  they  were  dispatched  City  of  Birmingham  to  sail  one  ment.  I  mean,  the  company  TAMPA  T2'0fl. So.  Franklin  St.  .Tampa  M­1323  shifted  her  down  to  the  dry­dock  oiler  short.  from  the  hall  they  went  out  and  MOBILE  ...... .,­55 So.  Conception  St. Dexter  1449  and  proceeded  to  give  her  a  gen­ got  drunk.  Out  of five  A.B.s  So  in  case  any  of  the  South  TEXAS  CITY  ... 105  ­  4th  St.,  N  Texas'City  722  there,  two  made  it.  If  we  Intend  Atlantic  sanors  come  home  for  a  eral  overliHuIirig  and  cleaiiing­up,  MIAMI  1348  N.E.  First  Ave.. Miami ^2950  and  Cod  knows  she  needs  it.  to  organize  these  ships  the  vacation,  don't  "forget  to  (Trop  IjSAN  JUAN  8  Covadonga  St  San  Juan  1885  membership  will  have  to  get  in  around  to  the  hall;  we  might  Whenever  you  talk  about  rust  there  and  i>ltchi  with  lis.  have  just  tlie  job  you  have  been  buckets,  boys,  she  takes  the  vel­ vet  mop!  She  will  be  a  little  *  •  «  waiting  for.  home V for  the  boys  when  she  Have  got  tfie  tow  boats  86%  Steady  ds  she  goes,  Phila'detphia  comes  out,  though.  better  iivlnji  conditions  since  our  Charles  Waid,  A'gent  The  Alcoa  Master  came  in  from  arrivai,  but  it  seems  as  though  Savannah  Branth  '  the  Ba,uxite •  Country  after  mak­ • there are  a  feW  s'uper­militdnts  ing  a  trip  up  to Canada.  All  over­ aro'dhd" Who "think  they  can  do  TAMPA time  was  satisfactorily  adjusted  better  than  the  Afifent  and  Patrot­ Port Doings - Serious Consideration Shows and  they  donated  .$4.65  to the Lof/.  mah  are  doing.  But  Vvhat  gets  June'is; 1941  They  received  their  transpoila­ me  is  that  these  "SUPER­ Some Urgent Tasks for Union Meii t'ion  back  to  New  York  and  were  SUPERS"  have  been  sieepihg  ort  Editor,  L6'^,  '  happy.'  ^  dorfkey  breakfast, no  showers' and  Brothers:  The greatest  thing today  that  is  The  boafd  has  been  clean  of  no  fans  for.  yeard  but  ft  seems  June  23,  1941  beach  a  tarpolan  muster  ­would  as  though  they  get  a  kick  out  Of  jbbs for  the  last  three  days.  Dur­ confronting  the  Union  is  a  few  Editor  Of  the  Seafarer®'  IjOg:  be  Very  slim  at  this  time.  So,  quittirrg  at 'the  lasit  mihute  to  get  ing  the  lull  the  guys  have  had  members  of  the  crew  getting  The  Old  port  seems  to  be  slow­ easy  Jo­Jo.  another  n'fght  iri  art'd  thOn,  when  a  chance  to  drift  down  to  the  slushed  up  on  sailing  time  and  ing  up  a  bit.  First  we  lost  the  a  g  *  •  there  is  a  leflitirhate  beef,  they  docks  and  get  in  some  fishing  going  aboard  and  blowing  their  three  Range  line  ships,  the  pride  Isthmian  linesL­We  seem  te  with  nothing  more  to  do  than  fog  horns  to  let  everybody  know  and  joy  of  the  Philadelphia  Navy.  sail'  right  Obt  from' bnder  bs.  have  quite  a  time  with  these  listen  to  the'  breej:es  whisper  how  militant  they  are.  This  Then  four  Calmar  ships  trans­ •   • " •   wagons  here  in  this  port.  When  and  what  whispers!  brand  is  mostly  ordinary  seamen  ferred  to  the  Red  Sea  run.  Then  The  Alcoa  ships  have'  been  one  of  them  comes  in,  they  have  * * * or  messmen  that  have  been  going  eailfhlg  oiit  of  here  short­handed  the  Pah  Atlantic SS  tjompa'ny  has  One floats  fn  with  a  familiar  to  sea  a  couple  of  dog  watches.  only  one  ship to  call  here a  week  it  so  Weil  guarded  that  It  is  an  every  trip  •  for  the  want  of  and  oft­smelled  stench.  The  You  know  this  brand  of  militant  instead  of  the  two.  What  the  impossihiiity  to  get  aboard.  So  A.B.S  and  Oilers.  local  cominie  stooge  and  brown­ action  keeps  popping  up  in  my  hell  is  coming  off?  Shipowners,  vire  generally  have to  set  up  shop  on  the front  and  contact  the  men  The  hall  will  be  moved  around  noser,  Pete  Sosa,  NMU  dis­ mind  every  time  I  think  about  are  you  ti"ying  to  close  up  this  when  they  come  out.  So  far  we  patcher  when  no  bigger  stooges  the  days  of  1921  to  1935.  I  just  port?  (We  woudei'!)  the  first  of  July.  Up  two  flights.'  are  having  very  good  luck.  Maybe  the  rummies  wtii  be  too  are around,  has  been  quietly  and  keep  thinking  what  a  collection  But  seriously,  Brothers,  we  *  *  «  tired  to  make  ft  then,  so  when  cunningly  (he  thinks)  approach  of  dividends  will  (he  Seamen  col­ wonder,  how  many  of  the  old­ ing  the  members  of  the  laid­up  lect  for  this  when  things get  back  timers  stop  for  a  moment  to  con­ We  are  going  after  the  South­ the, men  who  are  ready  to  go  to  work  dome up to ship,"they  won't  Cuba,  asking  them  to  sign  NMU  to  normal  again?  And  to  save  my  sider  what  is  taking  place.  How  ern  S.S.  Co—(Penn.  R.R.)  We  be  bothered  with  a  bunch  of  so­ pledge  cards.  This  action  along  soul,  I  just  can't  conclude.  Will  many  of  us  here  were  present  just  contacted  the  San  Antonio  caiied  militants  who  get  that  with  other  efforts.  Is  a  combined  some  good  Union  man  that  really  during  the  last  emergency?  Sure­ and  picked  up  two  NMU­  Pro­ way  only  when  they  have  got  program  of  the  commissars  up  in  appreciates  the  Union,  please  an­ ly  some  of  us  must  have  learned  Books  and  had  7  other  pledge  John  Barleycorn  for  a  running  NMU  Headquarters  to  scab  the  swer  this  for  me  with  his  honest  a  few  lessons  from  the  old  ship­ cards  signed,  expect  better  luck  P&O  out  when  we  go  up  for  our  opinion?  mate.  ping  board  days.  Surely,  we  must  next  time.  contract.  »  •  »  •  •   •   Last  week  the  Bayou  Chico  remember  what  caused  the  Ship­ *  «  *  came  in  ­with  29  hours  overtime  ping  Board  to  come  into  exist­ Brother  Buckman,  the  Admiral  It  seems  as  though  there  are  a  The  boys,  most  of  whom  know  from  last  trip  sailing  from  Mo­ ence.  Let  us  ask  a  question:  few  Brothers  around  here  who  of  the  Cuban  Distiliing  navy,  was  '  are  under  the  impression  when  Stooge  Sosa  by  sight  (he  has  a  bile.  This  beef  had  to  be  taken  Aie  we  heading  in  the  same  di­ temporary  Patrolman  while  the  they  are  brought  up  on  charges  striking' resemblance  to  a  mon­ to  a  Port  Committee,  but  they  rection  now  as  we  did  then  our­ agent  was  on  his  vacation  and  he  the  monies  that  they  have  put  Iri  key  vi/ith  a  fresh  shave)  give  paid  it.  The  money  is  in  the  safe  selves.  We  wonder.  Some  mem­ was  supposed  to  pinch­hit  for  (he  Union  v.ill  be  refunded.  Yes,  him  the  horse­iaugh,  because  here  in  the  Hall  for  the  eight  bers  may  ask  what  we  can  do  to  Flanagan  also,  hut  he  met  with  we  have  some  of  those  so­called  they  are  wise  to  'him  and  the  men  involved  in  it.  remedy  any  re­occurence  of  what  an  accident.  The  result  was  that  good  Union  men  around  here  phoney  tactics  of  the  scab­herd­ There  is  also  .$4.46  in  the  safe  was  in  1917­18­19—and  for  many  his  foot  was  crushed  and  he  was  Ing  committees  Who  control  the  here  for  A.  H.  PEREZ,  Messman;  years  later.  Well,  if  appears  to  a  unable  to  carry  on.  So  we  had  too.  activities  of  the  NMUi  Fraternally  yours.  R.  SHEP!PARD,  Messman,  and  W.  few  sane­mindeu  memuers  that  a  to  ask  Brother  Lester  Van  Horn  Around  a  few  of  the  Gulf  ports  J.  WARD,  Chief  Cook  .from  the  more  rigid  control  of  ourselves  Bud  Ray,  Patrolman  to  take  over  the  duties  of  Patrol­ some  of  the  Bull  Line  skippers  TOPA  TOPA  on  the  voyage  end  is  in  o r d e r,  namely:  stop  man  until  Flanagan  returns.  have  been  a  little  goat­headed  ing  May  11,  1941,  to  be  divided  the  drunks,  stop  raw  out­and­out  «  «  41  SAVAmAH qbout  ­dividing  absent  members'  among  the  three,  for  passengers.  chiseling,  stop  trying  to  get  Well,  we  guess  that  we  have  wages  among  the  vest  of  the  There  15  also  $6.00  for  SEA  something  for  nothing.  Let's  said  enough  for  this  time,  but  in  June  21.  1941.  crew  in  the  deck  department.  BRIDGE,  Messman  from  the  be  men  and  get  what  is  right.  closing  let  u,s  remember  that  we  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log:  Deck  department  cre"ws  also  Maiden  Ci­eek  for  feeding  pas­ Let  us  .stop  this  petty  beefing  are  not  the  only  Union  man  on  state  they  have  trouble  cnllect­ Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  sengers,  in  the  safe  here.  and  chisellhg,  learn  to  respect  the  ship.  There  are  quite a  num­ Activities  In  Savannah  still  iug  same  in  Home  Port  Balti­ They  can  all  get  this  money  the, fellov)  that  you  have  put  into  ber  of  other  fellows  that  are  '  rushing.  The  S.S.  Willihoto  was  more.  any  time  they  call  or  write  for  office,  respect  hi^  decisions.  Re­ Union  men  also.  here  the  other  day  dnd  I  had  to  The  agent  around  this  village  member  that  III  rendering  a  deci­ it.  get  3  AB's  from  Jacksonville,  has  been  having  trouble  with  Fraternally,  .  sion  he  is  acting  in  the  best  We  expect  a  busy  week­end  as  drunks  holding  the  ships  up  In  Fla.  The  Three  Musketeers  we  have  about  four  ships  due  in  interest  of  the  majority  and  not  The  S.S.  City  of  Chattanooga  the ­wee  'small  hburS  of  the  iriorii­ the  Alcoa  Pathfinder  and  the  for  any  Individual  to  the  detri­ W.R.B.,  No.  1994  came  In  3  AB's  short  and  we  ing.  Henceforth,  he  orates,  any  Flour  Spar,  the  Hastings  and  the  ment  of  the  majority,  and  last  J.F.F.,  No.  542  f  were  lucky  ehbugh" to  supply  her  man  'doing  stich  a  trick  should  Snn  Dance  are  due  in  Pensacola  but: not  least,  don't  wait  till  the  H.J.C.,  No.  496  "  >  not  Shbw  surprise  if  he ­  receives  v  ship  is  ready'  td  safl  before  you  a  special  delivery  note  in  tfie  this  week,  to  be  turned  over  to  w,ant  to  hflflg  the  hook  in  order  the  ALCOA  LINE.  next  port  \Vith.  the five flay  NOTICE  NOTICE  Olden  Banks,  Agent  to settle  a  beef  that could  be  set­ notice.  '  '  tled  long  before  sailing  time,  and  Can't  blame  a  giiy  much  for  A  ne>y  office  of  the  SIU  has  forget about  the GlN  MILL at  the  Men  oh  the  beach  at  beeii  opened  by  the  "Union  at  this  as  every  time  It  is  pulled,  BOSTON last  minute.  BEAliilOiMT,  TEXAS,  are  the  sh'ipoAvhdfs  howl  bloody  mur­ Martinez,  Califofhia.  SIU  fnen  June  30. 1941  der  and  pound  hell  out  of  the  advised  to  get  in  touch  in  that  port  cih  get  in  touch  Jo­Jo,  the  dog­faced  boy,  con;.­ with  Ferh  Robbins,  Seafarers'  Union  through  the  Maritime  Editor,  Seafarei's  Log:  tvith  W.  H.  Parley,  Secre­ Business  is  going  rather  monly  known  as  Hang­the­Hook  Refiresentative,  or  Bennie  Bar­ Commission  every  instant.  ­If  a  tary of  ILA LoeM No. 1610.  ren'a.  Tanker  organizer,  at  the  guy  wants  to  throw  a,  whing­dffig,  smoothly  to  date,  with  very  lit­ Flanagan,  departed  for  his  long  Brother  Parity  is  getting  let  Kfm  li^y  off,  thro#  If,  and  tle  delay''  in  getting  replace­ earned  vacation.  And,  as  usnal­ address  below^  the  pink  lemonade  and  the  sm?ll  ments.  ship  crtrt.  'Shippihg  h­  plfenty  fast  quite a  lunhber  of  calls for  Scafrtrdi^*""  There  are  very  few  men  oh  of  Yiddish  hot  dogs*  ajid  grimy  seannen  and  has  agreed  to  enough  to' do  this  and  it  doesn't  InterntiIi§l<i»iSal  tWlcta  \  604  Ferry  St^efet  RdOtti 'S'  Jower  the  boom  on  our  Organlza­ the  shipping  lirts  at  this  time,  mustard •   must  have  gotten  the  ship  SIU  men  to  such  tidh.  "We  have  enough  fd fight  which  makes  it  rathef  quiet  best of  old  Joe  biecause  he  wound  MAitinez,  up  in  Coney­ Island  as  usual.  We  joibs.  Make sure  to'.registeif  now  withduf'  difr  own  mentbers  around  the  Hall.  Copies  Of  the  Seafarer's  Log  do  hope  he .doesn't go  oyerbpard  tfith  Kim  if  :^0u  are  oil the  .  Notfit'ng  further  of  any  interest  can  be^  obtained  at  the  above  addiifg"^el  td  tife fire.  oii  the  Finances  as,  if  ant! when,  bea^K  at  Beaihiiont  ; ;,.  to  report.  • Your for  a*  s tronger  iSlU;" ­ •   address.^""  by  the  looks  of  the. boys  on  the  • Your  Boston  Reporter  King  Fisher  ISORFOLK ­1­S  • m  •  •  :  %  • :l  ,  :lpl  a­  4  •­ 'yy  >  m  �Thursday, July  3,  1941  T HE  S E A  F A R  E R S »  L O G  RESOLUTION  I  I  pli:  If:  i-.' .­h:­  •  (The  following  Resolution,  proposing  a  re­vote  on  the  'n$5 Strike  Assessment  was  passed  unanimously  at  the  New  Branch of  the S.I.U.  on  Monday, June  23, 1941).  it  is  the  opinion  of  many members  and  offl­ fj^ials. 0^,  this  Union  that  our  Strike  Euli'd  is  at  present  too  1 insignificant  to  serve  as  a  substantial feserye  fund  in  case  rwf  emergency,  and  ^  ,  ^  '' '  WHEREAS,  we  all  know  that  the  shipowners  are  con­ i^hntiy  building  up  their financial  reserves  in  preparation  .'of  schemes  to  take  back  gains  made  by  the  Union  in  recent  .years^and  to deprive  us of  the  weapon  of  organized strength  which  alone  made  possible  these  gains,  and  .  ,  WHEREAS,  experience  has  shown  us  that  in 1921,  when  the  shipowners  went  to  bat  to  take  away, improved  condi­ tions Avon  by  the seamen  during  the  last  war,  it­was lack  of  adequate Strike  Funds that  finally  licked  the  Unions in  that  struggle,  and  WHEREAS,  Ave  are  resolved  not  to  alloAV  a  repetition  of  that  distastrous  experience  of  1921  to  take  place  and  to  throAv  us  back  once  more  into  sea  slaverjq  and  WHEREAS,  Ave  as  members  of  this Union,  the Seafarers'  International  Union  of  North  America,  OAA'C  a  definite  re­ sponsibility  to  the  organiization  to  help  build  it  strong  and  make  it  mighty  and  impregnable  against  anyand  all  at­ tacks,  and  WHEREAS,  it  can't  be  denied  that  each  and  every  one  cf  us  is  today,  thanks to  the  Union,  in  a  position  to  pay  at  least  the  small  sum  of  Five  Dollars  ($5.00)  in  t"he  interests  of  ourselves  and  our  organization.  Now  Therefore  Be  IT  RESOLVED,  that  the  question  of  a  Five  Dollar  ($5.00)  Strike  Assessment  be  re­submitted  to  the  membership,  and  be it  further  RESOLVED, that  the period  of  voting shall  be six weeks,  and  be  it finally  RESOLVED,  that  each  member  understanding  the  score  give  vigorous  support  to  this  resolution  on  all  vcs­scls  and  in  all  ports.  (Signed)  Howard  Guinier,  No.  478;  Earl  K.  Riley,  i  No.  537;  Douglas  Muncaster,  No.  397;  Clar­ is _  ence  E.  Norman,  No.  987;,  C.  E.  Martinez,  '  «  No. 2676; Charles  Moulaison, No. 1228; F, L.  I '  Hart, No.  488; W.  Carlin,  No. 4981;  W. Paul  Gonsorehik,  No.  749;  Arthur  Thompson,  No.  2888;  F. E.  Hathaway,  No.  86.  Gift­Horse  for  Labor  I?;  lY­'­'  I  '  ;  Under  a  heading,  "Strike  Drop  Is  Seen  as  War  Hits  Russia,"  the  ever­vigilant  (for  the  shipowners)  Journal  of  Commerce  comments  as  fol­ lows  on  June  23,  1941:  Will  a  man  named  RECORD,  Avho  shipped  out  of  Jacksonville  about  March  20,  1941  on  a  Bull  Line  ship  as  Oiler  or  Fire­ man,  get  in  touch  with  the  JacksoiiAdlle  Agent  at  his  earliest  convenience.  A  matter  of  utmost  Union  importance  is  involved.  Fraternallj'­,  C.  M.  Rogers,  Jackson\dlle  Agent  Profiteers Are Making  AJekaefPresideiifs  Premise enWarPrefits  (From  Ltt&or,  Railroad  Labor's  Paper)'  Speculators  and  profiteers  are  making a  joke of  President  Roose­ velt's  promise  that  nobody  will  be  permitted  to  get  rich  out  of  the  defense  emergency.  '  According  to  the  Department  of  "It  was  assumed  that  the  Labor,  when  the  War  Department  American  Communists  went  into  the  market  for  a  large  would  swiftly  change  their  purchase  of  tomatoes, the  price  program  from  one  of  attack  most  overnight  went  up  21/^  per  upon  to  support  of  the  de­ cent  —  not  only  on  tomatoes,  but  fense  program,  possibly  re­ on  corn  and  other  canned  prod­ MARSHALL  MENZIE  viving,  with  some  modifica­ Write  yoqr  wife,  c/o  Mrs.  ucts.  tion,  the  slogans  of  the  Perlra,  1215  A  Street,  Hay­ 'Popular  Front'.  Such  a  Speculators,  the  department  wnrd,  Qal'tornia.  Important.  change,  it  was  thought,  said,  have  played  a  big  role  in |a  . would  be  made  with  much  spectacular  jump  in  commodity  JOSEPH  F.  WELSH  greater  speed  than  that  of  Get  in  touch  with­'  your  prices,  which  rose  sharply  in  the  1939  following  the  German­ mother  at  251  Seeman  Ave.,  past  three  weeks.  Russian  pact,  through  new  Soaring  retail  food  prices  be­ New  York  City,  Apt.  4­E.  experience  In  changing  pol­ tween  mid­April  and raid­May, the  Urgent.  'Icy  plus  the  greater  urgency  department  disclosed,  took  an­ of  the present  situation."  «  other  big  bite  out  of  the  house­ The  Jaumal  sounds  as  if  it  wife's  marketing  dollar.  were  welcoming  back  an  old  To  this  disagreeable  fact  was  '  friend  into  the  fold.  And,  to  added  the"bad  news" that  the ad^  be  sure,  it  has  good  cause.  vance  in  living  costs,  which  has  For, if  the  Communist  Party's  continued  without  interruption  gents  with  the flexible  spines  for  six  months,  shows  no  signs  do  indeed flock"  back  to  the  of  a  letup.  slogans  of  the "Popular Front,"  Taken  all  together,  food  prices  it'  will  be  a  real  bonanza  for  With  labor  attacked  on  all  are  now  5.3  per  cent  above  the  the shipowners. In fact,' for  all  sides  as  the  culprit  holding  up  employers.  The  Journal  ap­ .  .  .  "national defense", it is refreeh­ level  of  last  May,  but  that figure  parently  well  remembers  how  j  ing for  a change,  to  hear  a con­ does  not  begin  to  tell  the 'real  ,  „  the  C.P.  "Popular  Front"  line  trary  opinion  from  Government  Btory.  On  the  most  essential  arti­ cles  of  diet  the  jump  has  been  sources  lately.  resulted  in  innumerable  strike­ Bosses  Avho  are growling loud­ much greater. Eggs and  butter, for  breaking  expeditions  by  Sta­ linite­couti'olled  laboi"  leaders  est about  Eti­lkes  are  themselves  example,  are  about  20  per  cent  of  the  Brldges­Curran  type  holding  up  national  defense  by  higher:  potatoes,.  24.1  per  cent;  from  1935  to  1939,  It  also  backward  labor  policies,  defense  pork  chops, 15.2  per cent;  oranges  officials  charged  in  Washington  and  sugar,  nearly 10  per  cent.  knows  that  under  the cover  of  this  week.  These  are  foods  which,  expert's  the "Popular  Front," the  great­ Dr.  Will  W.  Alexander,  as­ declare  are  the  backbone  of  an  est  sell­out  of  all—the  sell­out  of  the  French  sit­down  strikes  sistant  to  the  Associate  Direc­ adequate  diet.  of  June,  1936  was  under­ tor  cf  the  Office  of  Prcducticn  In  a  report  covering  wholesale  Management, declared  such pol­ prices,  the  department  said  that  taken  by  the  Stalinite  agents  icies  are  endangering  the  pre­ since  mid­Augu6t  1939,  there  has  in  that' country.  Could  anything  better  be  paredness  program  far  more  been  a rise  in  the  general  level of­ than  strike  stoppages,  "which  farm  prices  of  28  per  cent;  tex­ hoped  for?  Not  by  the  ship­ amount  to  but  a  fraction  of  1  tiles,  23  per  cent;  hides  and  lesv  owners  and  their  ilk!  per  cent  of  the  man­days  ther  products, 15  per  cent".  worked."  Higher  wholesale  prices,  in  the  Among employer  practices de­ course  of  time,  are  reflected  in  nounced  by  Dr.  Alexander  were  higher  retail  prices,  so  the  out­ the  refusal  to  ti­aln' local  work­ look  for  the consumer  Is anything  ei­s  for  skilled  Jobs;  "pirating"  but  happy.  ;  of  workers  from  other  plants;  ism"  established  in  the  labor  banning_of'skilled  Negroes  and  unions,  autonomy  abolished  and  HUGH  MURPHY  aliens  from  defense  work;  mis­ trade  union  democracy  ground  Now at Staten Island  Marine  erable working conditions which  under  foot.  Hospital.  Wants  to  get  iii  cause  employees  to  migrate  to  touch  with  shipmates  that  Well,  it's  our  guess  that  the  jobs  in  other  cities,  and  "hog­ were  with  him  on  the  S.S.  American  Avorking  stiff  won't  go  With  major  attention  of  the  ging"­ of  defense  contracts  by  Ionian  last  year.  Important.  for  that.  He  won't  stand  it  from  public  directed  toward  war  devel­ big business, to  the exclusion  of  any  Hitler.  And  he  won't  stand  opmente  or  the  great  labor  strug­ duller  ehiployers.  it  from  the  native  variety  of  gles,  Congress  and  the  Adminis­ *^Tht<ic  practice's,  helsaid, "cre­ would­'ue  Hitlers.  Do mr Ship  tration  in  Washington  quietly  put  ate  delays  and  disruptions  In  defense  production."'  through  legislation  turning  7(j0,­ Discrimination  against  Ne­ Asks  Brothers  Clarke  AUen  Gravely  000  jobless  Americans  adrift  in  groes  and  aliens  has  become  a  P­3067  Btoi­my  seas  of  present­day  ecu  To Visit SIU Man  "damaging  bottleneck,"  Dr,  nomy.,  Alexander said.  Barring of  non­ Shipmates:  Arthur  C. LYing  It  was  merely  a  bill  to  reduce  citizens  has  reached  "alarming  When  you  are  in  Boston,  Certificate  iNo.  Z  —  63959,  by  44  per  cent  the  W.P.A.  payroll,  proportions"  because  of  anti­ please  go  to  the  Carney  Hos­ E  —  13330  to  take effect  on  July 1.  'alien hysteria, and thus  has pre­ pital  and  see  Francisco  Almo­ Carries  two  books  (ILA  &  Another  1,250,000  Americans,  vented  use  of  workers  having  doval  from  Guanica,  P.R.  He  IBU)  at  same  time.  who  have  not  Been  given  any  re­ skills vital  to defense,  he  point­ got  hurt  on  the  S.S,  Delfina.  ed  out.  Just  a  few  minutes  will  make  lief  assistance  before,  are  addi­ tional  victims  of  the  latest  eco­ him  happy.  nomizing  measures  put  through  His  son,  by  Congress.  Teofolo  Almodoval,  The  motivating  impulse  of  the  SIU  No.  6346  Bolons  seems  to  be  summed  up  in  JOE  GRANDE,  No. 1640  the  following:  All  funds for  war.  All  meiubers  of  the  Seafarers  International  Union  not  a  cent  for  relief—to  reverse  of  North  America,  AHantic  &  Gulf  District,  are  asked  Get  In  touch  with  HUGH'  an  old  slogan  under  which  the  to  cooperate  with  the  Union  patrolmen  in  paying  their  BROWN,  Jr.,  G.  131,  who  unemployed  fought  many  a  battle  dues  promptly.  For  the  benefit  of  those  members  who  for  sustenance.  would  like  to  recover  some  may  not  be aware  of  the fact,  we  are hereby  reprinting  gear which  you are  reported to  While  we  are  about  to  go  out  be  keeping  for  him.  He  may  and flght  for  the  "Four  Free­ a resolution  on this subject  adopted  by the  New  Orleans  be  reached  on  the  S.S.  Alcoa  doms,"  said  to  be  basic  for  the  Branch  on  February 10,  1941,  and  later  on  concurred  Mariner—e.o.  Geo.  Hugglns  A  progress  of  humanity,  one  ot  in  by  all the  other  Branches:  '  Co.,  Port  of  Spain,  Trinidad,  these  most  basic  "Freedoms"—  "Due to the financial condition of  the Union all  B.W.I.,  until  June  *12;  c.o.  that  called  "Freedom  from  Want"  Grace,  Keneddy  A  Co.,  Kings­ members while einployed shall have their dues paid  —seems  to  be  taking  it  on  the  ton,  Jamaica,  B.W.I.,  until  chin,  and  not  at  the  hands  of  through the  current month and  shall not he regis­ June  18  and  e.o.  Alcoa  8.  8.  Hitler  at' all,  but  of  alleged  demo  tered on the  shipping list if  their dues are not paid  Co., 254  So.  Broad  St.  eratie  antagonists  of  the  Nazi  flHtraghtiie­curretti  Ala.» en anA after iune lA  beasts  •   Patronizing Advice  Prom  the Employers  Among the choicer' pieces of fatherly advice given to labor recently, is this bit of counsel from the ever so solicitous Journal of Commerce: The'  labor  movement  must  tighten  its  internal  organiza­ tion;. .  National  leaders  of  hoth  the  A.F.  of  L.  and  the  C.I.O.  have  but  limited  author­ ity  over  the  constituent  and  in­ ternational  unions.  . . .  They  cannot  hope  to  do  this  unless  fhe  national  leadership  can  be  made  truly  effective,  if  neces­ nary,  through  changes  in  the  structure  and  organization  of  these  labor  bodies."  It seems that the Journal is flisturbed about jurisdictional disputes, etc. So, it' offers this simple formula: Labor must "tighten" its organization. How? 'Well, since the "National Leaders" haye "but llraited authority," ~~yibY-^Qive them unlimited au4horityJ In  other  words,  the  employers  Who  run  the  Journal  are  all  in  layor  of  a  dictatorship  over  la­ Iwr^provided  it  does  not  inter­ fere  too  much  with  them.  These  j)^pie  are  the ­same  birds  who  '  liollered "dictatorship" every  time  the;  Roosevelt  Administration  passed,  one  of  it's  mild  laws  to  .prevent  them  from  skinning  the  peoifle  outright!  Apparently  ­what's  sauce  for  the  goose  is  not  «auce for  the  gander.  iFhat' they  aetually  mean,  is  tfiCf would  Ufce­to flee 'Twes­ Where Is That  Wandering "Party  Line" Tonight?  SPECIAL  NOTICE  h(.  U.S. Official Scores  Employers  Holding  Up Defense Work  700,000  Jobless  Americans Turned  Adrift by Congress  ­4l  J  I  :V  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Group includes^coa  Port  Captain  T.  5  CG  S. T. Sorenson; I. W. Mullls, bosun; E. A. Yates, chief engmeer; Q. Williams, AB, CG  Comraande? J. F. Kettles; W. Bramble, chief mate.  (Story on Page 11.)  ­  ­,  c.­ii IL  ­ll  ..­.  ­• • ..• ­• ­....a­  ,,.,.­lt,=i^j  �rare TWO  July  %  i9S$  SEAFARERS  LOG  While the nation's trade unions have been made  hoqdtal room  and  board eharges  had matm  than dpribled,  SIU Welfu­e Plan.  An Insurance company  contract would  the number one whipping  boy in the fight  against  In March  they stood  at 20S.S  as compared to the 100 base  have  required  renegotiation  of  the  insurance  agreement  of  1949,  an  inereaae  of  over  105  percent  Other  workers,  who purchase  Individual  insurance,  are  Infiation, the monthly consumer price index issued  figure  e  Hospitalization insurance has  gone up 53.0 percent as  not  so  fortunate.  Either  their  insurance  costs  are  Iwihg  by the Bureau  of  Labor Statistics presents  a dif­ of  March,  1959,  and new  increases are  in the  offing.  In  boosted  considerably  or  else  they  find  that  the  benefits  ferent  picture.  The  index  shows  that  medical  New  York  State,  Blue  Cross has  Just  won approval for a  provided fall  far short  of  the  actual  expenses  of  medical  care—the  costs  of  doctors,  hospitals,  dentists,  eyeglasses  26.5  percent  increase  in  its  charges,  the tecond  Increase  and hoqiital care.  and  various forms of  hospital  insurance—has gone  up 4.5  in two  years, totaling  48.8  percent  over  idL  As  the  previeuily­eited  iwesident  ef  the  New  Jersey  percent  since  last  year  throughout  the  nation,  compared  • Drug    prices, as  anyone  who has. filled a  prescription  Medleid  Society,  Dr.  H.  Clyde  Bowers,  put  it "All  of  us  to a  three­tenths  of  one  percent  rise  for  all  other Items..  knows, are also dcy­high.  While they have not.goB* up as  realise that  without Insurance  coverage, today  mast of  us  In New York City, the discrepancy is even more marked.  much as  other  items  in  the  medical  e^ense faidex, they  eould not afford to be sick.  TUs InfUtlonaiy conditlMi is  Medical  care  has  gone  dp  sevoi  percent  in  the  year  as  started  from  a  hi^»  base  initially.  The  Hfi  Govern­ not due sdMy to the Incitease of  phyatdans' fees, but more  agaii^ a figure  of  eight­tenths  of  one  ment has  charged  leading drug  manufacturen  with price  to the luereased  east of  ho^HaUastioa and drugs."  percent for  the  index as  a whole.  fixing on an^biotio—an  illegal agreement  in violation  of  Whp, wheu  hospitals pay one  of  the lowest  wages of  al­ SEAFARERS  All  this has happened  at  a time  when ­ the  anti­trust  laws.  most any  industry in  the  country  (they  even  get  internes  the  public  is  being  t(dd  that  wage  in­ e  The president of  the New Jersey Medical Society told  for next  to nothing)  LOG  does  the  cost of hospital  care  go  up  creases won by tra8e unions are the chief  a  druggists'  convention  last  week  that  drag  prices  are  sofast?  SPECIAL  danger  to  a  healthy  and  growing  econ­ much too high  and could  be cut considerably if  companies  A major, reason appears to be the very existence of  hos­ REPORT  omy.  The  fact  is  that  medical  care  is  stopped mailing  free samples  to "some 200,000  physicians  pitaliiatidn  plans.  Knowing  that  the  plans  will  pay  a  the one segment of our economy which is  across the country"  to  promote  their  products.  ­ certaiitminimum charge, the tendency of  the hospitals has  the least  affected  by trade  union activity.  Drag  Firms  Reap  Profits  been  to  boost  their  charges  over  and  above  the  benefits  On the contrary, hospital workers are notoriously under­ e  The  July  issue of  "Fortune," in  its annual  survey  of  The  hohpital  plans  then  raise  their  benefits  paid  and  hospital  Jobs  are  considered  the  least  desirable  the 500 leading industrial  corporations, showed three drag  /  provided.  and rates accordingly and the merry chase is on.­ from the  point of  wages and  benefits.  In New  York City,  among  the  fop  ten  concerns  which  had  the  Much  the same filing  hiu  happmied  in  the  automobile  for  example,  workers  at  several  large  hospitals  have  re­ companies  highest  return  for  every  dollar's  worth  sold.  Insurance field.  It is interesting to note that next to medi­ cently concluded  a strike  of  seven weeks'  duration Just  to  In light of  the above it appears a)  there has been an un­ cal care, transportation costs have shown the second high­ win themselves a  $1 hourly minimum. Yet of  aU the  medi­ reasonable  increase  in  the  cost  of  medical  care;  b)  any  est increase in the living cost index over the past ten years  cal care  items, the hospital  charges have risen  the fastest  woiker  without  the  preteetton  of  some  kind  ot  group  and  ef  the  tranqwrtation  items,  auto  injurance  is  up  80  Here are  some of  the basic  facts in the case:  medical  care  plan  would find  It  virtually  Impossible  to  percent  In  this  insurance  area  too,  labor  union  con­ • In the last    ten years, the medical  expense item of  the  meet the bills  lnv(rived In  any medical  emergency.  tracts have  little bearing on  the  outcome.  consumer  price  index  has  gohe  up  over  50  percent  the  The  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan,  which  provides  hospital­ It  appears  that  Government  officials,  newspapers  and  greatest  increase  of  any  item  in  the  index.  By  contrast,  surgical  coverage  for  Seafarers'  families,  recognized  the  magazines,  who  have  campaigned  against  wage  increases  the index as a  whole has gone up 24 percent.  trend  to  higher  hospital  charges  by  boosting  its  benefit  as  being  solely  responsible  for  Inflation,  are  somewhat  • O   f  the medical  care items, the biggest increases have  rates  early  this  year  from  $10  to  $15  daily  for  hospital  wide  of  the mark.  It appears  too,  that  somebody  in  au­ been  in  hospitalization  insurance  and  in  hospital  room  room and board  and doubling its hospital extras allowance  thority  should  take  ?  good  hard  look  at  why  medical  and board charges.  Through March, 1959  (the last month  from  $200  to $400  maximum.  This could  be  done by  the  care costs  are reaching  the  point  where  Government  will  for  which  a . breakdown of  individual  items  is  available).  trustees  of  the Plan  under the  self­insured feature  of  the  have  to step  in unless  they  are  stabilised.  Planes Strafe  SIU Vessel  West Coast Ship Transfers Patient At Sea  MIAMI­^eafarers  on  the, cement  carrier  Florida  State  were caught in the crossfire' stirred by an attempted revolt  in  the  Dominican  Republic  last  week,  but  all  escaped  unhurt.  The  SlU­manned  ship  was  strafed  by planes  and stopped  when  "out  of  the  blue  sky  two  planes  swooped  down  and  started  by  gunboats  several  times  off  circling the  ship.  The second time  the Dominican coast before re­ around  the  ship,  one  opened  up  turning  here  to  nearby  Port  with  his  guns.  "I  hollered  at  Joe  Collins  to  Everglades.  come out  on deck  as It  looked like  The  latest  incidents  occurred  a  maneuvers  were  going  on.  About  few hours  before an alleged "inva­ that time, I  saw  the bosun  and our  sion  force" in  two  armed launches  was  stopped  right  on  the  coast  by  messman,  Joe  Vilasis,  run  to  go  below  and  then  they  opened  up  Dominican  government forces. The  again.  "invaders"  had  reportedly  been  Sailors  Union  crewmen  on  SS  President  Cleveland  execute  transfer  of  critically  III Coast  Guard  of­ "I said  'heU,  this looks  like they  based  in  Cuba.  ficer  from weotfier  sliip Taney info liner's boot (left)  so he con be brought oboard for treotment.  Pic­ mean  business,'  and  I  hauled  my  All  reports  indicate  that  the  tured (fore  to oft) ore  SUP men  H. Kumogoi, f\ DoRego,  Charles  Nolon  and  Hory  Benovento,  as  armed  action  against  the  Florida  freight also  for  cover."  chief mote Bill Kohili helps toke potient out of the weather  ship's lounch.  State  took  place  between  Cape  Ducote,  in  a  statement  Joined  Samana  and  Cape  Francis  Viejo,  in by  A. A.  Dominguez, ship's dele­ well outside the  Caribbean nation's  gate^  added:  "Later  we  were  coastal  waters.  The  State Depart­ stopped by  a gunboat, number 107.  ment  has  asked  the  US  Ambassa­ The gunboat commander  wanted to  TOKYO—Although  there  are  nearly  450  tankers  in  idle  status  all  over  the  world  at  dor  in  Ciudad  Trujillo  to  investi­ know if  anyone was hurt  but in the  meantime  he  trained  his  guns  on  the  moment,  the  prospect  for  tanker  owners is  a  v&y  bright  one,  according  to a  study  gate.  us.  About 12:30 AM  the following  Eyewitness  accounts  from  SIU  morning  we  were  stopped  again  made  by  a  Japanese firm.  Q^e  Tokyo  company  estimates  that  in  three  years,  tanker  crewmembers  offered  most  of  the  held  up  for  about  one  hour.  operators will be hard­pressed  details  of  the  attack.  According  and  to T­2s.  In fact,  it Is  demand  for  ships  will  pretty  well  Anyhow, we are thankful all turned  to meet  the need  and in four  doesn't apply  expected that  these ships will  have  have  caught  up  with  the  tonnage  to  Curtis  Ducote,  engine  delegate,  out  It  was  reported  later  been  scrapped  in  large  numbers  .available.  he  had  been  aft  walking  on  deck  that okay."  each  of  the  planes  had fired  years  they  will  be  clogging  by  the  time  the  palmy  days  roll  the  ways  with new  ship orders.  four  or five  rounds  that  splashed  around.  into  the  water  between  40  and  50  Of course,  this optimistic outlpok  152 T­2B Short  yards  off^ the  ship.  According  to  the  study,  the  ^  A  brand new  40,000­ton tank­ July 3, 1959  Vol. XXI, No. 14  Seafarer xMason  R.  Scott,  QM,  world wUl  need an estimated 4,713  said  the  gimjboat  which  stopped  er Is  up for grabs  In  Yokohama  tankers  (figured  in  terms  of  T­2  the ship  right  k(ter  the  planes  ap­ for anybody  who has  $0,240,000  units,  not  actual  ships),  but  there  peared  had fired X shot across  the  in  eash  lying  around  loose  at  will  only  be  4,561  T­2  equivalents  vessel's  bow  and  then  questioned  honie.  The  taioker  waa  com­ in  existence,  meaning  a  bonanza  SAN  FRANCISCO—There  waa  pAtt  BAIL,  Secretart/­Treasttr«r  .  Capt.  p.  E.  Willlams^N^e  mai^ter,  tanker  operator  who  can  little  to  report  on  the  shipping  pleted  aiz  months  ago  lot  »  for­any  Bauan  BaAm,  SOitor,  BtmHAao  SM  about its registry,  destWion, car­ hold  out  long  enough  while  hla  scene out  here during  the past two  WAH. Art  Editor.  BZ|U(AH  Azxaini, Uwm  Greek  operator  under  a  CQD  ships  are  now  laid  up  perhaps  by  WiWACX.  AL  MASKIN.  jam  OukUL,  AHA­ go  and  crew.  weeks.  It's  been  slow  and  there's  moLM  LzvKOfv, Eta# Writor*.  Bnx Uoomr.  contract  but fiio  . prospective  picking  up  an  occasional  charter  no  "Then  he  said, 'Okayi  pr^ed',"  pick­up  in sight.  CuU  Area  B^eaentaiipe.  Scott reported.  He added  tfaalh^e  owners  have  refnsed  to  come  for  grain  or  other  bulk  cargo.  What  activity there  was eame  la  US flag  was then  brought  out  At  the  present  time,  the  study  • erooS with  the  lUuaey.  twos.  The  Jefferson  City  Victory  WuMishod fetwMkiy  aT .nia  hndtpwrtar*  "it  stayed  up  alter  that."  Crew­ figiures  the  demand  for  tankers  in  • f  tha  Saafarors  International  Union,  At­ If' the  Japanese  sell  the  (Victor^  Carriers)  and  the  City  at  T­2 units as  3.313 as against  a sup­^  members also said that the ship had  lanHc A Owtt DIstricti AFL^CIO, *75 Fourtb  . Aremio  Brooklyn  32,  NV.  Tel.  HYadntli  been  stopped  by  a  gunboat  on  its  tanker  to . another  hnyer,  then  ply of  over  3,600.  By 1962, despite  Airaa  (Waterman)  paid  oif;'  the  Second  clefs'  jtostaao  naid  at tno  Post­Office in Brooklyn,  KY.jundor  outward run to  Ponce, Puerto Elpo.  the  $624,009  deposit  made  by  the  construction­of  over  700  T12  Jefferson  City; Victory  and  the  fiia AW  at AUB  34,  W1SL,  The  Florida. State  runs on  a, nlne­ the  Greek  concehi  will  be  for­ units  (actuglly, a  smaller  number  ChOctaW  .(Waterman), ^signed _;ion;  of  ships sihee vessels now buHt. are  and  the  Choctaw and  Li?sp§);jji  :day  schedule  between  Port  Ever­ ­felt.  ''  in  the  30,000­ton and  up class)  the  mar)  were  in transit.  glades  and  Ponce..  Tanker  Shortage  Seen—In '62  SEAFARERS  LOG  • #  'Frisco Seeks  SkiDs In Vain  /.  �f. U5f  Par* ThfM  SEAFARERS  lOG  '>yV'­y^x'­y  w»  First SIU­A^G ship  to go  through  tho St.  Lawrence  Seaway, Wa­ terman's  SS . Hurricane  used  this  novel  method  of  putting  man  ashore for  taking lines on  the dock.  Seafarer "Cliff"  Cliffton, AB,  is perched on bosun's  chair ready to  go over  the side,  assisted by  B. Chew,  AB.  Narrow channels  and lack  of  facilities  require  un­ usual method  for docking  vessels  in many  ports.  ICC Offshore Ship'  Crab Sidetracked;  Tax Curb Bill Cains  WASHINGTON.—The fight  waged by maritime  unions  and steamship  com­ panies  against  Interstate  Commerce  Commission  jurisdiction  over  the  shipping  industry scored its initial victory as the Senate  Commerce  Committee  pigeonholed  a move to turn over Alaska ^ merce  Committee  was  one  of  sev­ shipping  bill' has  significance  be­ shipping to the ICC.  eral  taken  on  measures relating  to  yond  the  immediate  Alaska  situ­ ation.  If  the  bill  were  to  go  maritime. In  The  biU,  S1507,  would  ing  working another matter affect­ seamen,  the  commit­ through,  the  ICC would then  be  in  position  to  claim  jurisdiction  have  transferred the  juris­ tee  favorably  reported  out  to  the  a over  shipping  to  Hawaii  as  well.  full Senate  a bill  which would  pro­ diction over steamship lines  hibit  state  and  local  withholding  The  union  testimony  against  tho  ICC held  that  the  agency  was  pro­ on the  wages  of  seamen.  now  serving  Alaska  from  taxes  railroad  and  anti­shipping  and  The  bill  was  prompted  by  the  the  Maritime  Administration  to the ICC on the grounds that  the  ICC  already  has  control  over  domestic  shipping  operations.  The  bill  arises  out  of  the  grant  of  statehood  to  Alaska.  SIU  of  NA  President  Paul  Hall  had  testified  against  the  bill  on  behalf  of  the  US  maritime  unions  and,  in  the  process,  detailed  the  Waterman Asks  Lakes'  Subsidy  action  of  New  York  State  and  Massachusetts  in attempting  to en­ force  withholding  tax  procedures  despite  the  existence  of  Federal  law prohibiting any  such  withhold­ ing except  Federal  Income and  So­ cial  Security  taxes.  In  reporting  out  the  bill,  the  committee  chairman. Senator  War.  ren  Magnuson  (Dem.­Wash.),  noted  that shipowners and  seamen would  be  faced  with  unbelievably  costly  and  complex  bookkeeping  if  many  states  followed  the  New  York  and  Massachusetts  examples.  New  York  had  previously  ruled  that  withholding  should  be  done,  but  steamship  companies  have  re­ fused to  do so  in the  main, believ­ ing it  to be  illegal.  The  Commerce  Committee's  ac­ tion  in  putting  aside  the  Alaska  that  while  the  unions  did  not  al­ ways  see  eye­to­eye  with  the  Mar­ itime  Administration  on  many  is­ sues, that  agency was familiar  with  the problems  faced  by seamen  and  the  shipping  industry  and  offered  full  and  complete  hearings  to  the  industry  on  regulatory  matters.  The  ICC,  on  the  other hand,  tho  unions  said,  had  all  too  often  de­ nied  such  hearings to  the  industry  and  was  loaded  with  former  or  future railroad  personnel who have  repeatedly  shown  bias  against  ships and seamen.  The  action  on  the  Alaska  bill  does  not  affect  the  basic  situation  in  the  domestic  trades  where  the  shipping  industry  is  currently  fighting  rate­rigging  by  the  rail­ roads designed  to destroy  shipping  (Continued  on  page  8)  WASHINGTON—In  an  effort  WASHINGTON—The  SlU­contracted  Waterman  Steam­ ship Company  has become­ the first  SIU deep­sea fleet  to put  to  overcome  attempts  hy  the  in a  bid  for  a subsidy  on  the Seaway.  Waterman is  asking  Interstate  Commerce  Commis­ sion  to  gain  control  of  regula­ for  Government  aid  covering^  tion  of  water  carriers  to  and  16 to 24 voyages a year  on the  in  its'  bid  to  enter  the  offshore  from  Alaska  and  Hawaii,  the  trade.  McCarthy  operates  bulk  Federal  Maritime  ^oard  has  Lakes to  Europe run.  The  Waterman  sutuidy  proposal  carriers and  also carferries  on  the  prepared  a  bill for  transmission  comes  on  the  heels  of  the  Senate  Lakes  and  is manned  by  members  to  Congress.  Under  this  draft  Appropriations  Committee  action  of  the  SIU  Great  Lakes  District.  bill,  a tripartite  board  would  be  In raising the number of  subsidized  set  up,  composed  of  members  voyages to  be authorized  to a  ceil­ from  the  Maritime  Board,  the  ing  of  2,600  a  year.  The  previous  ICC  and  the  Civil  Aeronautics  ceiling  of  2,010  voyages would  not  Board.  Involved  In  the  bill  is  have  allowed  for  any  new  subsidy  the  establishment  of  through  applicants.  routes  and  rates  in  which  all  The additional  bid by  Waterman  forms  of  transportation  would  also  reflects  the  decision  of  the  cooperate  equitably.  Federal  Maritime  Board  Counsel  ­  The  Federal  Maritime  Board  advising rejection of the company's  DETROIT—An  iron­clad  program  of  job  security  and  will ask  Congress to  enact legis­ East  Coast­Europe  subsidy  appli­ seniority  protection  for  SIU  Great  Lakes  seamen  was  ham­ lation  to  authorize  and  require  cation.  Waterman  also  has  sub­ mered  out  by  the  Great  Lakes  District  and  representatives  the establishment of a  system of  sidy  applications  on  Gulf­to­Eu­ of  14  major  Lakes  operators'*  joint  boards.  to  maintain  co­ WASHINGTON —  Low intensity  rope,  Gulf­to­Far  East  and  Pacific  radioactivf^ wastes  can  be  safely  ordination  and  cooperation  in  last  week.  It  will go  into ef­ agreement  offers  Important  pro­ Coast­Far  East.  tection against  loss of  a job  to out­ Early  in  June,  the  Waterman  dumped  withn  118  miles  offshore  the national  interest of  the  var­ fect  upon  ratification  by  the  siders,  supendsors,  licensed  of­ SIU Great  Lakes District member­ ious forms  of  transportation.  of . all  major  Atlantic  and  Gulf  freighter  Hurricane  became  the  ficers or  anyone  else  the  company  Under the FMB  draft bill, the  ship.  first  SIU  deep­sea  ship  to  go  ports,  a  panel  of  experts  ha^  con­ wishes  to  bring  in  to  "bump"  or  cluded after a  ll^­year study.  Pro­ Joint  board  would  have original  Designed  to  meet  the  special  through  the  Seaway.  The  Hurri­ displace  an  SIU  Great  Lakes  un­ jurisdiction  in  ail  disputes  aris­ vided  the  dumpings  are  safely  seasonal  circumstances  of  Lakes  cane  is  currently  in  the  Lakes  licensed man  from his  job.  ing  out  of  through  routes  and  shipping,  with  most  seamen  stick­ where  she  is  picking  up  MSTS  scaled,  the  committee  found  that  they  would  constitute  no  danger  joint  rates.  Other  main  points  covered  are  ing, to  the  same  company  or  ship  cargo  headed  for  Europe.  each  season  because  of  the  Lakes  the following:  A  second  SlU­manned  ship,  the  of  contaminating  the  water  and  Coeur  d'Alene  Victory,  is  going  to  fish.    of  absence  up  to  one  damage  already  done  to  domestic  shutdown  in  the  fail,  the­  joint  • Leave  head  into  the  Lakes  later  this  Twenty­eight  shallow  areas,  10  shipping in the last  20 years  by the  agreement  guarantees  fuU  seniori­ full season  with no  loss of  seniori­ month  on  charter  for  States  Ma­ in  the.Guif  and  18  along  the  At­ ICC  and  its  allies  in  the  railroad  ty  within  each  company,  including  ty.  rine Lines.  The Coeur d'Alene  will  lantic  Coast,  were  found  suitable  industry.  The  Maritime  Adminis­ periods of  lay­up, time off, vacation  • F   ull  seniority^  protection  also  carry  MSTS  cargo  to  La  Pal­ for  the  dumpings.­ tration  and  shipowners representa­ and  illness.  while  ill  or  in  the  armed  forces.  lice, France, after stopping in Ken­ At  present,  the  Atomic  Energy  tives had  also opposed  the  transfer  The  program  is  expected  to  be  •  Right  to  promotion  or  trans­ osha,  Wis.,  and  Toledo,  Ohio.  Commission has  been dumping  low  of  authority.  a  major  asset  in  the  current  SIU  The  Hurricane  is  making .calls  intensity  wastes  100­200  miles  out  The  action  by  the  Senate  Com­ organizing  drive  on  the  Lakes.  It  fer in  the company's  fleet.    days in  which to re­ at  Kenosha,  Chicago  and  Petroit.  at  sea.  will  apply  to  all  Lakes  companies  • Allows 15  claim  a  job  at fitout  time.  Waterman's  subsidy  request  is  The  panel  was  asked  to  study  now  under SIU  contract  and  to  all  the fifth  to  be  received^  thus  far  the  problem  because  of  the  huge  • Full    right  to reclaim  a  job af­ fleets organized  in  the­future. The  by  the  FMB  for  various  Seaway  costs  in  hauling the  drums 100­200  ter  temporary  lay­up  during  the  14 companies initially involved  em­ nms.  One  other  SlU­contracted  miles to  sea. Comparisons of radia­ ploy  some  3,000  SIU  Great  Lakes  operating  season.  company,  McCarthy,  which  tion  counts  between  areas  where  • Right    to fill  a  vacancy  due  to  members.  has  been  operating  on  the  Lakes  drums  were  deposited  and  drum­ a  permanent  lay­up during  the op­ Meeting one of  the Union's basia  for a number of years, is well along  free  sites showed  no  differences.  erating season.  .  goals  in  the  current  Lakes  cam­ One  of  the  recommended  areas    of  company­wide  paign,  the  seniority  program  • Gurantee  is only  two  miles  off  the  coast  of  seniority  in  the  event  only  part  of  tightens  up  various  job  security  The  Panama  Canal  is  operating  Port  Everglades  in  Florida.  An­ the  company's  fleet  operates.  provisions  in  existing contracts  by  other site is  10  miles off  the  coast  smoothly  again  after  its  biggest    against  '^bumping"  commercial  traffic  jam  in  history.  spelling out  details of  every man's  • Protection  of  Providence,  Rhode  Island.  Seafarers .mailing  in  checks  job rights in all  possible situations.  by  any man  from another  fleet re­ Last  week,  there  were  sometimes  A  number  of  Democratic  Con­ or  money  orders  to  the  Union  many  as  27  ships  backed  up  at  Essentially,  it  is  based  on  a  guar­ gardless  of  his  seniority.  to  cover  dues  payments  are  gressmen  from  Texas  have  vigor­ as  • First    preference  to  seamen  the  Canal,  unable  to  get  through.  antee  that every  seaman on  a com­ urged  to  be  sure to make  all  of  ously  condemned  the findings.  Canal officials now say  pany's vessels will  hold the  job he  with  seniority  in  the  company  the worst  is  Texas  Senator  Ralph  Yarborough  them  payable  to  the  SIU­A6fG  now  has  for  as  long  as he  wishes,  when a  job opens In  its fleet.  expressed  the  views of  most of  the  over.  District.  barring  discharge  for  good  cause.  The  overall  agreement,  includ­ With some  locks working  around  critics  when  he  said,  "There  are  Some  Seafarers  have  sent  in  ing further job  guarantees, will  be  checks and  money orders  in the  a  great  many  questions  of  safety  the  clock,  the  congestion  began  to  Seniority  is  also  protected  for  administered  by  six­man  board  two  annual  fitouts  after, a  seaman  ease  up,  but  there  was  little  that  names  of  individual  llieadquar­ which  have  not  been  suitably  representing  the  Union  and  the  leaves  the  ­company  through  no  could  be  done  to satisfy  the  need  answered  and,  until  they  are,  I  ters  officials.  This  makes  for  a  problem  in  bookkeeping  which  not  only  oppose  the  ad^tiom  of  for  trained  pilots.  After  working  fault  of  his  own.  The fltout is the  companies.  An impartial  seniority  can  be  avoided  if  checks  are  new  dumping  sites,  I  believe  we  overtime  for  as  many  as  four suc­ prelude  to  the  resumption  of  officer will  work  full time  to carry  made  out to  the  Union directly;  should  not pollute  our Gulf  waters  cessive  days,  many  of  the.  pilots  Lakes  shipping  after  the  annual  out  full  provisions  of  the  agree­ winter  shutdown.  J[n  addition, the  ment  for  the  seaman's  protection.  were  literally exhausted.  at  all."  Sea  Dumps  For 'A­Junk'  Seen Safe  Make Checks  te  Panama OK  After  Hupe  Ship Jam  Great Lakes District Wins  Seniori^, Job Security  �/• •   ,,;v vr  r«ar  SSAFARERS  £0^  :,'^ V­­  .•  '  "  SEAFARERS  ROTARY SHIPPIN6  ROARD  •  r ­ ;• .  June 10 Through June 23, 1959 Ship' ActivUy  SIU ports reported the best two weeks' shipping in the past  mained  the  same.  The  rises  reflected  especially  busy  activity  for  two years last  period, a high  of  1,261 jobs,  llie increase was  Norfolk,  Houston  and  Wilmington.  New  York  was­stlll  fairly  active  SIga  la  mostly in class A shipping, as class B activity fell off a bit and  despite the  drop­off,  and New Orleans,  with no  change, was very  busy  Cos  Traas.TOTAII,  ptts  class  C  rose  slightly.  Registration  for  the  period  fell  off  again  and  handling 210  Jobs.  San  Francisco and  Seattle,  on the other  hand,  fell  iestea  2  .  2  4  /  was well under  shipping, although  the registration  on the  beach  at  the  way off.  New  Yerk  ... 21  4  39  14  end  of  the  two  weeks  was  somewhat  higher  than  before.  The  regis­ The  seniority  figures  showed  class  A  accounting  for  63  percent  of  4  r  tration  for  the  period  was  1,209.  the  total  Jobs  shipped,  class  B  for 19 percent  and  class  C for 18  per­ PUMalpble..  2  1  leMaMre ....14  10  11  15  cent.  The only increase  was  in  the class  A  portlpn.  Tampa and Lake  A total  of  68 payoffs, 36  slgn­ons and  107  in­transit calls Were  listed,  Charles,  however,  were  the  only  ports  that  shipped  no  class  C  men.  Npifolk  .... •   3 '  4  '  4  11.  accounting for 211  visits in  all.  This figure  was  somewhat  lower than  wHwWmlORF*  9 0 0 p  •   —  10  U;  usual,  but  the  sign­on  total  was above  average.  The result  was fewer  Figures  for  the  registration  on  the  beach  pinpointed  Boston,  Phila­ Toaipfl  3  3  ships in  port  produced  more  jobs  through heavier  turnover  during  the  delphia,  Norfolk,  Savannah,  Tampa,  Lake  Charles,  Wilmington  and  MebUe ......  7  if  4  •  4  Seattle  as  all  having  fewer  than  100  men on  hand  in  all departments.  period.  Norfolk,  Savannah, Tampa,  Lake Charles  and Wilmington also had  less  NewOrlaeas..  7  f  20  32  Boston,  Tampa,  Savannah  and  Seattle  had  no  sign­ons  at  all,  while  than 50  class A  seSmen available.  Boston followed  closely  with 52.  Lake Charles..  1 '  1  0  0  Philadelphia,  Lake  Charles  and  Wilmington  had  only  one  each.  Over­ Heetton  .....  0  4  14  20  The following  is the  forecast port by port:  all,  New  York  had  39 ships  in,  Baltimore  35  and  New  Orleans 32,  (See  i  4  Boston: Quiet. .. New York: Steady  . .. Philadelphia: Fair .: . Bal­ Wllmlagtea  .. —  1  "Ship Activity"  summary at  right.)  See froKheo..  2  .  2  2  4  tiBwe: Good ...  Norfolk: Good ... Savannah: Slow .. . Tampa: Slow  0  i  ^  Six  ports  (Philadelphia,  Baltimore,  Norfolk,  Mobile,  Houston  and  .  .  .  Mobile: Better  . . .  New Orleans: Busy ... Lake Charles: Fair ...  Seattle  ......  2  —  Wilmington) reported  better  shipping  than previously, four (New  York,  Houston: Good ... Wilmington: Fair ... San Francisco: No change ...  Tampa,  San  Francisco  and  Seattle)  showed  declines  and  the  rest  re­ SeatUe:  Steady.  Totals  ..... 40  34  107  211,  °  DECK  DEPARTMENT  Registered  CLASS  A  Port  Boston  New  York.  Philadelphia...  Baltimore  Registered  CLASS  B  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  CLASS  GROUP  GROUP  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  A  B  C ALL  1  X  3  ALL  __  3  6  14  4  24  2  6  1  3  9  1  1  2  1  1  1  3  ­ 20  50  10  80  1  14  12  27  9  40  0  55  1  5  15  20  95  16  20  91  90  139  44  293  7  8  10  ­  ­ 17  15  13  8  36  6  1  2  8  0  17  17  9  1  1  3  15  33  7  55  1  5  18  24  5  33  7  45  5  7  9  21  8  7  12  W  45  21  27  93  37  69  10  113  6  6  2  14  1  6  2  14  1  3  1  2  11  13  14  9  13  32  11  10  2  23  3  1  5  —  5  6  ­ ­ '  —^  1  3  2  4  6  9  S  18  6  2  4  ...  _  1  4  __  1  2  .  3  6  _  10  4  1  4  7  _—  1  1  —  1  1  1  10  24  6  49  1  19  39  37  8  90  9  3  9  3  14  1  4  5  14  4  2  13  28  9  50  2  5  8  15  15  34  10  59  3  4  3  10  1  4  7  12  59  10  12  81  34  48  13  95  1  4  2  i  2  13  5  20  1  3  2  7  1  —  7  7  _  1  1  _.  1  2  5  26  11  42  1  7  12  20  14  30  12  56  3  10  9  22  1  56  22  9  87  19  39  9  67  *2  8  2  1  12  2  1  11  __  7  1  27  9  1  3  4  7  1  1  6  11  2  19  1  19  0  9  4  19  1  7  3  15  19  1  __  16  14  20  3  37  1  1  1  2  5  5  12  3  20  1  .  —  10  2  7  1  10  1  —  11  12  13  4  29  3  2  1  1  —  97  213  59  369  9  40  58  107<  72  191  55  j  318  14  37  39  90  11  24  47  82 318 .  W" 82  490  449  114  857  •  •  •  Norfolk  Savannah  Tampa  Mobile  New  Orleans.  Lake  Charles.........  Houston  Wilmington  San  Francisco...  Seattle  TOTALS  V­J  Reghtered On The  Booth  CLASS  B  CLASS  A  TOTAL  SHIPPED  shipped  CLASS  C  Shipped  CLASS  B  Shipped  CLASS  A  •  .  • ~  e  "o  m  GROUP  1  2  8  AUb.  3  3  ­  «:  3  19  27  49  —  2  1  3  —  8  S3  41  —  7  6  IS  ,1  8  4  —  —  2  .—  —  12  18  1  4  5  It  1  3  5  1  —  10  11  21  —  —  1  X  1  ­  4  2  7  1  3  2  •   7  62  Ml  189  • z  ENGINE  DEPARTMENT  Reghtorod  CLASS  A  GROUP  Port  i  2  »  ALIJ  Boston  —  4  1  5  New  York............  17  53  10  80  Philadelphia..  —  6  1  7  Baltimore.  i.  5  28  9  42  Norfolk.  10  2  12  Savannah.....  1  6  2  9  Tampa.  2  5  7  Mobile  3  12  2  17  New  Orleans  7  39  5  51  Lake Charles.  1  8  4  13  Houston..............  3  32  2  37  Wilmington  ;.  3  4  2  9  San  Francisco.  3  7  10  Seattle.  2  7  10  TOTALS  47  221  41  309  *  Rogulorod  Shipped  Registered On  The  Beach  Shipped  TOTAL  Shipped  CLASS  «  SHIPPED  CLASS  B  CLASS  C  CLASS  A  CLASS  B  CLASS  A  GROUP  CLASS  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  1  2  8  ALL  J  2  8  ALL  121 ALL  128 ALL  A  B  C  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  12  3  ALL  Il­ 5  1  7  1  1  1  —  3  4  1  1  9  3  1  2  —  2  4  4  2  12  6  27  18  10  6  36  47  —  16  6  22  1  2  12  ls  47  22  15  84  54  140  23  217  2  1  10  1  19  3  23  3  i  1  2  3  5  3  7  —  1  2  ­7  3  8  11  37  .  4  10  14  —  8  7  15  46  14  13  75  13  73  8  94  12  9  22  46  3  7  21  ^  2  • '2  10  1  IX  1  4  10  2  1  4  7  >2  5  12  2  2  —  1  3  7  1  11  3  15  3  2  2  3  1  8  1  4  2  1  2  —  2  3  —  8  14  3  4  —  3  2  17  4  2  1  1  2  —  1  8  2  18  9  6  15  5  3  3  3  24  1  3  28  11  50  6  67  24  1  9  3  12  8  28  40  —  ~8  5  7  IS  9  4  14  40  12  14  66  13  95  9  77  12  .1  •  ,3.  .  3­ 5  1  6  2  11  a  19  1  4  i  S  —  1  3  4  6  13  6  41  9  18  SO  11  18  73  11  27  2  40  2  5  3  10  56  —  4  11  —  1  2  2  5  2  6  9  1  3  3  9  —  3  5  1  1  9  5  1  19  3  5  1  7  1  —  2  7  2  3  2  5  7  9  7  20  1  28  1  5  —  2  0  —  22  4  1  5  7  —  1  5  7  3  3  10  2  13  1  16  1  2x  2  8  48  39  95  34  198  28  258'  2  42  39  I  83  4 29 44 77 258 83 77 418133 444 65 642  12  78  61  Hi  T)  STEWARD DEPARTMENT  Registered  CLASS  A  Registered  CLASS  B  Shipped  CLASS  A  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  Boston  •  3  —  2  5  2  2  New  York  23  10  41  74  1  2  13  16  13  7  22  42  Philadelphia  1  2  3  6  —  —  2  2  ­ 1  3  4  Baltimore  18  4  8  30  2  2  9  13  13  3  14  36  Norfolk  3  4  1  8  —  —  5  5  1  3  4  8  Savannah  .  3  2  2  7  —  2  2  Tampa.  —  2  2  5  9  1  1  1  1  Ifobiie......  8  4  9  21  6  6  7  2'  16  '  25  New  Orleans  ­ 10  6 ''25  41  9  .  9  10  7  31  48  Lake Charles....  2  —  1  3  —  1  1  1  2  3  Houston  4  4  13  21  2  —  '  6  8  13  3  13  29  WOmlngton  2  1  4  7  1  1  1  3  4  2  5  11  San  Francisco........,  7  3  7  17  —  2  I  3  2  2  4  Seattle  3  2  1  6  —  2  3  5  3  1  4  89  42 124  255  6  9  59  74  67  29  115  2lit  TOTALS  rorf  Shipped  CLASS  B  Shipped  CLASS  C  TOTAL  SHIPPED  Registered  On The  Booth  ­ CLASS  B  CLASS  A  GROUP  GROUP  CLASS  GROUP  GROUP  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  iiLL  A. '  "'1  C  ALL  1  2  •   3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  7  7  1  10  1  8  19  1  1  1  • w  ­ 25  26  42  11  26  79 ICQ  83  102  237  2  S  85  42  2  7  11  1  2  6  8  25  .... .  —  4  3  1  8  11  4  —  3  3  1  1  4  2  20  25  1  8  19  30  12  10  62  45  16  17  76  3  1  —  11  12  1  9  4  4  12  1  —  8  —  5  5  —  1  3  4  8  5  4  17  4  __  —  3  4  15  1  —  2  1  2  8  1  11  20  2  1  8  1  ,,  ,  .  2  '  11  11  4  1  30  25  11  35  71  —  4  1  1  25  4  .  ­ —  7  ,  ­ 15  15  5  53  82  7  8  8  48  7  8  63  24  3  7  1  1  6  8  1  1  4  —  1  4  2  1  4  12  13  29  14  13  56  17  4  H  32  1  6  2  12  14  1  3  3  12  1  6.  9  6  26  6  4  11  1  2  1  6  9  _  ,  ­ 8  13  35  2  6  2  2  8  2  4  «  14  2  4  8  11  1  7  19  —  1  1  6  1  2  4  '  2  2  "2  7  5  57  69  3  3  67  73211  69  '73" • ¥53 285  99  280  664  16  12  122  .1^  •  •   •   in :  1 .  —;•  a>e»  •  1  SUMMARY  Registered  CLASS  A  MKANDTOfAlS  Shipped  CLASS  B  Shipped  CLASS C  TOTAL  SHIPPED  Registered  0 In  The  Booth  CLASS  A  CLASSB  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  CLASS  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  12  3  ALL  123 ALL  1  2  8  ALL  12  3  ALL  1  2  S  ALL  A  B  CALL  1  2  3  ALL  97  213  58  1  369  9  40 ^ 58  107  72  191  59  1  318  14  37  39  i  90  11  24  4?  t  92 318  90  82  1  490 284  449  114  .857  47  221  411309  8  48  39  95  34  196  28  i  258  2  42  39  1  .93  4  29  44  t  77  258  83  77  j  418 133  444  65  642  89  42  124  1255  6  g  99  74  6?  29  119  )  211  7  3  67  t  72 211  09  73 1 358 289  99  280  664  a  57  t  69  3  238  478 224  I  983 .23  97  156 1 270 1173  416  198  1  787  28  84 135  (  242  18  56_15il_L2S|  712.  992  469  12163  1  DECK  MNQIMM....  Shipped  CLASS  A  "^1  ' '"'i  Registered  CLASS  B  v  GROUP  1  2  S  ALL  7  62  111  128  12  78  61  151  10  12  122  144  29 ^152  294  475  ­sill!  �1. mr  A 'Rustbucket' For Real  SEAFARERS  LOG  Pare FIT*  Japan Getting Scrap Ships  Japanese gcrap yards  are going  to get a good  piece  of  the  1,200  reserve fleet  Libertys,  judging from  the Maritime  Administration's first  sale  of  these  ships  for  foreign  scrapping.  Five  ships  have  already  been  sold  to  California  and  New .York  companies  for  scrapping  in  Japan  at  prices  over  the  "  $90,000  mark.  Previously, the  son  Luelling,  Carole  Lombard  and  tration  has  offered  226  for  salo  from  the reserve fleet  and has  sold  best price obtainable  in Amer­ the  Harvey  C.  Miller.  129  of  them  for  a  total  return  of  30  Ships  On  Block  ican  yartis  was  slightly  more  than  the  $70,000  minimum  price  set  as  The  thirty  ships  now  on  the  slightly  under  $10  million.  The  block  are  still  all  in  the  damaged  Libertys cost $2 million  each  when  a floor bid.  As  a  result  of  these  initial  bids,  or  unstrapped  class.  They  come  built,  and  the $10  million received  the  Government  Is  offering  15  from  various  reserve  fleet  anchor­ for  129  of  them  would  suffice  to  more  ships  for  foreign  scrapping  ages  including  Hudson  River;  build  just  one  modern  merchant  at  a  minimum  sale  price  of  $95,­ James  River;  Wilmington,  NC;  ship.  Malntenan^  Cheap  000.  Another  15  ships  are  being  Beaumont, Texas;  Suisan  Bay, Cal­ offered  for  US  scrapping  ait  the  ifornia;  Mobile,  and  Asto^­ia  and  Maritime  Administrator  Clar­ ence  Morse  had  testified  before  Olympla,  Washington.  #70,000  floor.  Sale  of  the  ships  for  scrapping  Congress  that  he  was  reluctant  to  As  reported  in  thD  last  SEA­ FARERS  LOG,  cuts  in  the  appro­ in  Japan  is an  Ironic  development.  embark on  large­scale scrapping  of  priations for maintenance  work  on  Twenty  years  ago,  before  Pearl  the  fleet  since  It  cost  only  a  few  the  reserve  fleet  are  prompting  a  Harbor,  the  Japanese  were  heavy  thousand  a  year to  maintain  a ship  speed­up  of  ship  scrapping.  There  buyers  of  US  scrap  as  they  built  in  usable  condition.  However,  the  are  1,400  Libertys  in  the  fleet  at  up  their  armed  forces,  and  there  budget  for  ship  preservation  work  present,  of  which  only  200  will  be  was  a  good  deal  of  controversy  at  was  cut  back,  with  the  result  that  the  time  about  selling  scrap  to  the  agency  will  concentrate  on  retained  eventually.  SIU  crewmen  and  Union  official  examine  samples  of  rust  from  The reason  for the  higher  prices  Japan.  Now  the  US  Liberty fleet,  maintenance  of  the  more  modern  deck  and  bulkheads  of  the  LoSolle  during  ship's  last  stopover  in  obtained in  Japanese yards,  despite  which  was  built  in response  to the  ships  in  the reserve,  including  the  Now  York.  Pictured  (I  to  r)  ore  Rdnie  Sturba,  deck  delegate;  the  long and  costly  tow  to the  Far  attack  on  Pearl  Harbor,  Is  follow­ C­type  vessels  now  beinjg  traded  Alphonse  Tremer  Jr.,  engine  delegate;  Chuck  Limbaugh,  bosun,  in  by  various  steamship. compa­ East,  lies  in  the  fact  that  scrap  ing  the  same  route  in  part.  and SIU  Assistant Secretary­Treasurer  Ed Mooney.  It looks like  o  steel  is^ traditionally  scarce  in that  To  date,  the  Maritime  Adminis­ nies.  bit of  chipping is  in orderr'  area  plus the  fact that labor Is  con­ siderably  cheaper in  Asia.  •   It  has  been  estimated  that  it  costs  in  the vicinity  of  $110,000  to  tow  a  ship  from  the  East  Coast  to  Japan,  more  thgn  the  actual  $95,­ 000  price  of  the ship.  Scrapping  Pays  Off  (The  brothers  described  below  are  receiving  $150  monthly  SIU  dis­ The  toUl  cost,  in  the  vicinity  of  abilily pcnsion  benefits.)  NEW  YORK—Shipping  dropped  slightly  during  the  past  $200,000,  is  not  much  less  than  market  value  of  Liberty  ships  Rudolph  Klenast  . . . 66 . . . started  sailing  in  1912,  retired  in  1958  two­week  period  with  254  men  being  shipped,  reports  Bill  the  for  commercial  purposes.  As  a  .  . . became  an SIU  member  in 1938  and  sailed  in  the  steward depart­ Hall,  assistant  secretary  treasurer.  "Twenty­one  ships  were  result,  a  number  of  operators  of  ment  .  .  .  the  City  of  New  York  in port  paying off, four  signed  overage  Libertys  and  T­2s  are  was  his  first  ship  ... after  that  enroll  by contacting  any  of  the  of­ loading  their  ships  with  cargo  for  on and 14  were in  transit.  came  all  names  and  types  of  Registration increased some­ ficials' at  the  dispatch  counter.  the  Far  East,  discharging  there  V'hat  and  there  were  a  number.of  Shipping  looks  good  for  the  and  then dumping  them  in a  Japa­ freighters and  passenger  ships .  . .  Jobs  hanging  on  the  board  that  coming  weeks.  Several  Isthmian  nese  scrapyard  rather  than  bring  liked  the  run  to  Puerto  Rico  be­ were  passed  up. by  "A"  and:  "B"  and  Robin  Line  shjps  are  due  in  them  back  to  the  States  in  ballast  cause  "it  is  one  of  the  places  you  men.  The  Union  advises  the  for  payoff  while  replacements  for  wth  dubious  possibilities  for  an­ find  nice  people"  and  because  h»  membership  to  protect  their  jobs  missile  ships  will  be  needed  since  other charter.  'had  good  friends  in  San  Juan  .  . .  As one  of  original Union  members,  by  taking  them  when  they  go  up  the year's articles  expired June  30.  With  some  450  tankers  in .lay­up  remembers  the  years  when  a  sea­ on  the  board.  all  oyer  the  world  and  heavy  lay­ The  following  ships  paid  off:  man's  pay  was  considerably  less  It  has  been  noted  that  some  of  Carolyn,  Evelyn,  Suzanne.  Ines,  ups  of  other  tonnage,  principal]jy  than  the  $150  monthly  disability­ the  men  have  been  having  food  Elizabeth  and  Beatrice  (Bull);  Sea­ overage  Libertys,  the  pressure  is  pension  '  he  now  receives  .  .  .  and  coffee  brought  to  them  in  the  trains  New  York,  . Georgia  and  on  to  scrap  these  ships.  sailed  during  both  World  Wars  recreation  rooms  on  the  second  New Jersey  (Seatraln); Robin Gray,  The five  ships sold  by the  Mari­ and  was  torpedoed  once,  during  deck.  This  can  lead  to  unsanitary  Robin  Locksley  and  Robin  Hood  time  Administration  for  foreign  WW II. . .  lives in idyllic­sounding  conditions.  All  hands  are  advised  (Robin);  Beauregard,  Fair land,  scrapping  were  sold  to  American  town  of  Mount  Pleasant  Beach,  to confine  their  eating  to  the first  Raphael Semmes, Bienville  and Az­ citizens  who  were given  the option  Calif.  .  .' .  enjoys fishing  off  his  deck.  City  (Pan­Atlantic);  Steel  of  scrapping  them  in  any  friendly  own  cabin cruiser, oil  painting . . .  .  The  lifeboat'  training  school  is  alea  nation.  They  were  the  Simon  Rover (Isthmian);  CS Miami  (Cities  Keeps  in  touch  with  his  niece  in  operating smoothly  and is  schedul­ Service);  Andrew  Jackson  (Water­ Newcomb,  Ewing  Young,  Hender­ Kienost  poses on  his  boot.  Washington, DC.  ing  new  classes.  Applicants  can  man).  t  ' Signing on  were  the Robin  Hood  I  (Robin); Atlas (Tankers & Tramps);  Thomas tooma ... 56 ... a Union  man from  its initial  days in  1938  Ines  (Bull)  and  the  Andrew  Jack­ ...  began sailing  in 1922 and  retired last  August with  a chief  steward's  son  (Waterman).  The  Atlas finally  rating ...  shipped  primarily ­on tankers and freight­ took  a  crew  after  bbing  in  idle  ers,  with  a  special  liking  for  the  South  Africa  run  status  for  some  time  because  of  ... "I made  many friends  there, and  really  enjoyed  the  tanker  sluinp.  the  climate,"  he  recalls  .  .  .  most  eventful  trip  In  transit  were  the  Azalea  City  turned out  to be  one of  his shortest—Newport  News  MOBILE—This port  Is beginning  and  Gateway  City  (Pan­Atlantic);  The  SlD­contracted  Seatrain  to  Philadelphia  . .  . run  usually  took  36  hours  but  Line  has  begun  its  new  freight  to  look  like  a  short  trip  port,  re­ Seatraihs  Louisiana  and  Texas  raging  storm  kept  ship  at  sea five  days  . .  . kiuda  ports  Port  Agent  Cal  Tanner,  as  (Seatrain);  Portmar  and  Alamar  service  between  New  Orleans  and  shook  him  up,  Tooma  writes  ... keeps  in  touch  13  of  the  16  ships  in  during  the  (Calmar);  Ames  Victory  (Victory  Savannah.  The  service  was  initi­ with  former  shipmate  William  Hand,  also  sees  past  two  weeks  were  of  the  two  Carriers);  Ines  and  Jean  (Bull).  ated  under  a  temporary  grant  au­ many  of  the  boys  on  occasional  visits  to  the  Philly  and  three­week  coastwise  variety.  Robin  Locksley  (Robin);  John  C.  thorized  by  the  interstate  Com­ hall  . . . married and has one  daughter . .  . lives in  The  recent  shipments  of  grain  (Atlantic  Carriers);  CS  Norfolk  merce  COmmision.  Easton,  Pa.  . . .  photography,  tape­recording  and  gardening  give  this  and flour  have  eased  up  with  the  (Cities  Service);  Jean  LaFitte  Although  the  company's  regular,  SIU veteran  plenty  to do  in  his free  hours.  last  load  of flour  being  taken  out  (Waterman);  Steel  Artisan  (Isth­ run  from  New  York  to  the  Gulf  last  week.  It  won't  be  until  about  mian)  and  the  Rebecca  (Intercon  ports and back will not be changed,  its  ships  will  now  be  allowed  to  the  middle  of  July  that  the  port  tinental).  pick  up cargo  in Savannah, deposit  can  expect  an increased  movement  ^ 6 A fS'A  it  in  New  Orleans  and  vice  versa.'  of  grain  and  soybeans.  In the  past,  when the  two ships  on  Notify Union  Fingers are  crossed here  in hope  the Seatrains Georgia  and  that  Waterman's  application  for  About Sick Men  the run,  Louisiana,  arrived at  either Savan­ subsidies for  a  Gulf  to Europe  and  Ship's  delegates are  urged  to  nah  or  New  Orleans  they  were  Gulf­to Far East runs are approved.  notify  the  Union. immediately  allowed  to  unload  only  the  cargo  If  they are  it  will mean that  many  more  jobs  on  the  shipping  board.  when  a  shipmate  is  taken  off  they  had  loaded  in  New  York  and  the  vessel  in  any  port  because  could carry  cargo from each  of  the  The  following  vessels  paid  off  of  illness  or  injury.  Delegates  during  the  period:  Alcoa  Pointer,  should  not  wait  until  they  send  two  Gulf  ports  only,  to  New  York.  Seatrain  officials  are  confident  Alcoa  Clipper,  Alcoa  Roamer,  in  the ship's minutes but should  Alcoa  Corsair  and  the  Alcoa  Ran­ handle the  matter  in  a  separate  that  the  new  service  will  bring  ger  (Alcoa);  and  the  Monarch  of  communication,  so  that  the  Un­ additional  cargo  into  their  opera­ the  Seas  and  Claiborne  (Water­ ion  can determine  in what  man­ tions.  The  company  presently  operates  six  ships  along  the  A^  man).  ner  it  Dan  aid  the  brother.  lantic  and  Gulf  Coasts.  Its  "Sea­ _  Signing on  were  the  Topa  Topa,  It  would  also  be  helpful  if  Wacosta,  and  Warrior  (Waterman)  the  full' name,  rating  and  book  mobile"  container  service  will  be  extended  to  Savannah  and  New  and  the  Alcoa  Pointer  (Alcoa).  number  was  sent  in.  Address  In transit  were  the Kathryn  and  thjEse  notifications  'to.  Welfare  Orleans  as  soon  as  special  port  handling  facilities,  how  under  Frances  (Bull);  La  Salle  (Water­ Services at  headguarten.  construction,  ara  completed­ man) and  the Del Sol (Mississippi).  \  Missile Ship  Job  Calls  Due  As  Articles Expire  Mobile Now  SbuWe Port  Extra Cult  Run Started  By Seatrain  PORT O' CALL  '­pi I  pi I  �Fff» Six  S^AFA1t£RS  ii04i  Mir «,  .4^:'  \M:­ ,!li  A. • •   ­  .  ;..: J,N­:  ,a;  ^  Hosf  Jiras  ;"'  •  ;i^lQWLANj^v,W {:jt^(^|V(_  GAf< OTNS,,  W HO­  Wwfe'­I P^^i­ 5  • :l3­^F9RT0'NATe V!CT]M5  PH'TIJC.i  'p  •   »  RATH­  Q.f  ;HURrCrCA^£  .AtU>;a£Y  .  'p;. ^.rHglR^HAROJA^  EFgORTAAn Vfp sf  JMCSS­  C£:_­NAt­Uji^  ' A^^E5 O k^::^LA^­ Oo,  :­ • ;'  ^'HiGH.'THEY­,W£RE  DE rH.^;.D£00i'­'AT L i.­ FOREAER  E­E.A  SYAIBDL.  Of  THFA CdCRA€I  '  '  ANP:.,;rORTnADE  OF AiUR  • IHATrVE'­Sdis­  • ­ •   AND ;pXIJGHpR$  WHO  ^iADF'T HB  SACR jF i£t.'  :•  oj  • :• ;; o  —  ­­• ''•­• 'f­:' V­• • • ­V  5  OrA­iiAAAAA'  ­  ­­• • ­• ^ ­ • A  I­f'.­ ,f­,:  "­­ •••  •   TH15  M'fio'.nk­WAi mi>­  po'sfr^Lr  r>i3:c:";r.n.rnt  raif­x; R A:.­O  •   C  THZ  L.yi.r  c/unO'^rK;^^ TR>.p£jy;:i  i,xiA  >;  :• ­• • . • > .• .;!..s.  ­­­«  mniiilwiiiiimiiiii  —*  I^T"  li  ­JS ­.  ­  •   Waqoe  dedicated  by  AFL­CIO  unions in  Lake  CfioHes.  induding  Ae SiU, on second  anniversary oi Hurricane Audrey in memory of  heavy loss  of  life caused  by  fhe  big blow.  Unions in  area  spear­ headed  rescue  and  rebuilding  work.  • Br­  f  ­ic'V  Nfyr  ­R"R«3"  . ^  _  LAKE CHARLES—A  six­foot memorial.marble  statue was  dedicated last  week  to the memory  of  36 unidentified  victims  •  ­: •  o­Seafarer .was  rushed  of  the  Hurricane  Audrey  disaster­  The  dedication  came  on  the  anniversary  of  the*  ———  r­ hpsplfal  for an  emergency deration.  hurricane  which  inundated  The  Chiwawa  was  the  single  Cameron  parish,  destroying  ship paying off. Shortly  afterwards  ;  ^*hoot rapid  and skififuf  surgery dhd  ah  I  hundreds  of  homes  and  taking  it  signed  on  for  another  Coastwise  scores  of  lives.  trip.  qrnplB  iupply of  blood,  he could  not have  pulled  Over 2,000  residents of  Cameron  In  transit  were  the  CS  Norfolk  V  ­  through.  T^e  doctors supplied  the  first  Pm­ish  and  the Lake  Charles vicin­ (twice),  OS  Miami,  Winter  Hill,  ity  attended  the  dedicatiod of  the  Chiwawa  and  the  Bradford  Island  requirement and  the SIU  Blood  came  through  memorial,  which  was  the  product  (Cities  Service).  of  funds  and  labor  donated  by  the  , with  pints of  blood of  the type he needed.  Lake  Charles  Central  Trades  and  Labor Council  and  other unions in  ~  today he is  fit  fOr  duty again,  i'.'H'  the vicinity.  Among those  in­attendance  were  y y  Not  every circum^nce  involves  many  Seafarers  from  the  Lake  Charles  hall  as  well  as  members  d­fast­^inute emergency of  this type,  but  of  their  faihllles  who  live  in  this  vicinity.  ^  for­blood may  bmi  just­as pressing..  Victor  Bussie,  secretary­treas­ urer  of  the  Louisiana  AFL­CIO  The  Inland  Boatmen's  Union  is  Council,  presided fit  the  cere­ in  the  seventh  week  of  its  strike,  k­::««t»­^e"|cumstance8.­whether,ihe­need ^  monies.  Labor  unions  from  all  against  tugs in  San  Francisco  har­ or the  member of  a Sea­'  over  Lou'siana,  including  SHJ  boa­ as the result of  a breakdown  in  |r;  members  frqip  New  Orleans  and  contract  talks  and  the  refusal  of  ^re'rV family, whether'the>patiehf;  Lake  Charies,  (^nated  their  lalwr  the  operators  to  .negotiate.  The  on  weekends toward  the rcbiuiding  IBU  is  picketing  tugs,  towboats  in­New­York­­pr New Orleans, or any..other ­ of  the homes  of  hurricadd  victims  airf  iOl  barges  In  San 'Francisco  The memorial  statue  was carved  LJ  C'»y.  on exehange arrange­ In  Italy  arid  installed  by  members  Bay, and also InLos Angeles wberh  the  walkout  began on  June 1.;  of  the  local  unions  here.  ydth­local' blood bonks  assures'a  ^  4'.  4>,  Meanwhile; ori shipping,  one ves­ sel paid 4)ff,  one signed on  and  six  ­Three  oldtimers  in  the  Sail^  were  in  transit  in  wjiat  amounted  Union  of  the Pacific,  Edward  Hcl­ to  a  fair  shipping  period  for  this  gason, Frank  J.  Flynn And Gharlea  F. Smith, are the  latest  to  join the  port.  Port  Agent  Leroy  Clarke  re­ ranks of  SUP pensioners,  Helgason  ported.  that  there  were  several  has  been  an  SUP  memlwr  since  beefs  on  one of  the  ships  but  that  192T after being a  fisherman in hla  thqy  ,were  settled  without  much  native  Iceland.  Flynn  has  been  shipping  since  19X9  on  deep­sea  difficulty.  ,  ^  ­  The moral  of  the 2  the Atdfiy?  Wlwn in  ships  and  Smith  joined  the  Union  during  World  War JI.  ­  k  noddj ci^ oq your SIU :Blaad  And donate  to  Proy^Eilgimnfy  For lio^pttsl s  IS:.'  I  5;fS •   "1­ A';  Seafarers being  admitted  to A  Public  Health  hospital  are  urged  to  carry  with  them  their  Union  bodk  plus  proof  of  ell­ gftlUty  for  SIU  benefits;  namely, a  record  that they  have  at  least  90  days  seatime  during  the  previous  year  and  at  least  one day  during  the  previous six  ntiontbs.  Failure  to  have  the  proper  credentials  will  cause  a  delay  In .payments  to  the  Sea­ farer.  ,  If  the Seafarer  is admitted to  a  hospital  which ,k  not  a  PHS  institutim,  lie  ahould  «ontaet  the  Union  immediately!  The  Union  wiU  arrange  with  the  USPHS far a transfer. to a  Pqb­ Ikc  Health  hospital  in  his  vicin­ lly.  The  PHS  Will not  pick  np  the  hospital  tah  for  private  bespitai  cawe,  nnle^  U  k oantt­ fled in advance.  .  t  t  t  ­H "  'V"A­ ;it whenevefi^ ddh  to help y  whoheveri^  help younekf «nd your  Meetings  are  underway  hetweM  SIU  Padfie  mrtrlct  repras^ta­ tivCfl  and  American  President  Lines  on  a  manning  scale  for  the  hospital ship which  APL will  oper­ ate in the Southeast Asia  area. The  ship­will serve  as a  floating hospi­ tal  for  the  instruction  of  local  medical  men  and  for treatment  of  local  roflidoiits  in  Aslaxi  countries  It  is expected  to sail  In  December  for a  one­year sign­on  with  a staff  of  doctors and  nurses aboard,  brother  Scdfoi^s.  "  ,  V.  ­ And^''  i,'  $  i  The ttner  Mariposa,  manned  by  member*  of  the  SIU  Pacific  Dlg­ trict.  will  be  a floating  summer  school  when  It  sails  on  a  42­day  voyage  to  the South  iPaciflc.  Some  200  California  teachers  will  take  advanced studies In  a  host  of  sub­ ^bip.  The  Mariposa  wffl mafce  calls at Tahiti, New  Zea­ land,  Australia,  Fiji,  Samoa  and  Hawaii.  Those  school  books  will  get  lots  of  competition.  I'  mwSmmskS  AF  L­4  t  ­V")  �SSAPAREkS  liBlr  i. tBS9  Says 'Refonn' BHIs Skip Co­  Abuses  ­11 .S  lideTo BettCT  WASHINGTON—A  demand  for genuine labor­management  reform  I^slatioh  wMdi  would attack  the "real proWem" of  corrupt management  practices,  has been  made  by  Bep^  John P. Shelley  (Dera ­Calif.)  in a letterto Rep.  Graham  Harden,  chairman  of  the  HoUse  Labor  Committee,  Shelley, a •   •   •   .  'il  _i|  member  of  the  House  bribery have  characterized too  well  earlier  referred  should  have  been  subjected  to toe  searching  glare  the  behavior  of  some  management  Merchant  Marine  Committee,  charged  that  the  Kennedy­Ervin  officials,  some  unethical  lawyers  of Congressional  inquiry ...  ­ bill  now  under  consideration  ig­ and  other  types  of  labor  relations  "The  nation's  press,"  he  nrited,  A  reader  asks  for  advice  on  an  especially  poignant  problera.  She  nores  the  wrongdoing  of  manage­ middlemen, and  soine corrupt  pub­ "has  simply  failed  to  do  a  bal­ holps care  for her elderly  parente  who  are  not  well .  Like  many  older  ment  while  threatening a  "terribly  Uc  officials."  anced  job  in  presenting  the  full  fhlks  today,, tlrey  live  In  Florida  on  a  small  pension,  plus  help  from  unfair and  discrimihatory" blow  at­ Shelley  cited  a  number"  of  mc­ story to  the  American  people. How  "their  children.  The  daughter  Is  concerned  about  the  burial  arrange­ all  trade  unions.  anibles^of  the  wide  extHit; of  law  much  of  this  is  due  to  the  fact  ments  when  that  inevitable  day  arriveSi  Her  parents  do  not  want  to  Shelley  declared  that­  the­ prob­ violation  by  businessmen;  among  .that  some  newspaper  publisliers  •  %tscuss  the^ question themselves  other  than  to ifldieam they would  pre­ 4em  of  laber­numagemetit  coirup­ them black  market  operations dor­ have  themselves  been  involved  in  ­  fCT  to be  burled  in their  home  town  back Horth..  tibn  coiUd  billy  be  dbalt. with  by  fhg  price^eiUng  days  by  "almost  toady practices is not yet clear;"  '  There are  a  great many retired  people, living  tod^ay  ln' thq ^uth and^^  il^tation  which  will  get  at  the  one­half  of  all  busfneM  concerns  Shelley  listed  as  management  Far  West  and otAer  areas of  mild  chmateS: Wim­ ;h^ nmFer^^iisc  ­^'tabbc­rebUiQiis'  considtantsi'^  at­ in  the  country";  cheating  of  coh­ abuses in  the labor relations aiiena  I.  • »­;  ­  this  problenf.  thdlr femilles  baCk: home^wottd^:iyha| tp^^  torneys  ami'  b^rs  whb)  advisei  sumOrs  Ihron'gh­  phony  wetght­ee­ tiiie  practice  of  payoffs  to  obtain  • 5^  tttne  cotnes,  or  get into* a  state  of  e6n<l^n • wl»enrl^.dpes.^;F^  inanageni^ on settings up 'liwaet*  ducing preparations to  the  amount  "iweetheart"  contracts  and  SUIH  T .  are some  very  hi^ costs  Involved,  especialjly  in  the ^aim  heart''  deals  andl^ody  contracts,  of  $100 millions  annually; 400  con­ atobdtod ,  agreements;'  back  door  m<.­'  ^V.­ "»•   aWay  from  Home.  This  reader askitd  a friijmd  in  the ftineral ^  as  well  as­ the  management  people^  victions  annually  of  businessmen  contracts'  to  keep  legitimate  un­ • ;  ­ ­ ­ What the procedure and costs wcmid  be for retiirn  of  i  ^ome^  who, cooperate wij^? them.  Violating  pure food and  drug laws;"  ions from organizing; business  con­ V:aod'fbr'seEricea and  Uitennenf.  ;;  thousands  of  violations  each  year  ciH^ons  and  loans ,to  uhion  lead­ I­ i­ ­   answer  was  g­startling hhe:.  Herb ia the?  iff ­wage and'hour  laws'to the  tube  eto and the yiolatitm  of union  rules  '.­  • 'J.  I' • vi'"  Neflheir thKHenited^^  a'"  competitive ,  .ivSto thf  cost  of  returning one persoh home fOT  ^  s  of $80 million a'.yea^  in lost  wages;­ jmd' ccmtracts  to  as  it tiie  B|r­ $300 million worth  of  iilegaL^lvei'­ ^ge  on­rival  coinpaoles^  i  Casket of  choice:­:^t6o  payrbU  and  Social  Security  Ito  dited^numei^^  examplea  of  'Shipping  e#se  (ptefeh  gdi;®­ afayvWibrie  near  Myii«^  Shipping  <5bargesrt^0;fii^hdas^^«iw?^  withholding *  taxes and untold  thou­ these  practices,  among  them  the  ^.i^obteahs  which' liave* heeii  ex­ sands of  phony  advertising rialms­. nOtmrious  union­busting  activities  '  • "A­ '•   ^qrSeipf thr; MbCleJ ^  The  Nbw  Tbrk  Better  HtirineSs  of  Sears ­Itbebucfc  v^  the  "Labor  • 'ian hearings. ­­ ­ '•  ^ v  ,  Transportation  fromi  station  to funeral' home:  eiffO^traii  Bureau alone, he  said, handled  28,­ Relations  Associates'^ firm.  "If  the  McClallan  hearings  have  237  complaints  about  fake­' ads  Insurance  agencies'  and­  insur­ M  Vault: $200,  less allowance lor shipping case  denionstrafed  Mything  at  all.  ,  .  JtMt  ih''one:yCar.  •   ...  ance­  companies,  he  added,  were  Opening  grave:  $83  ,  . . .  they­  hOTB'  revealed'  that  corrup­ equally  involved,  and  also  public  .  "I. ­must  say,"  :^elley  added;  j,.  Cost  of ffaves:  $200'  ;tionj  ' gat^gsteristA;, 'violetice;.  itt^  "that  I  am  disappointed  Ih  the  officials,  partlcolarb'' in" the  scaith­ Clergyinaii: at least  $15  fact  that it  (the  McClelfan commit­ ern  textile  miUs  WheTO  union .or­ ^v>.• .  Tips extra;'­',  tee)  has  not  begun  to  scratch  the  ganizers  and union­men  have  been  ­  .­  r Thus the cosh for each person who must be  returned home fpr buriah  suriace. im  ­the'  area ^ of  unethical  beaten  and  intimidated  at  the  in­ .r  iimording to  this estimate^ would  be  in/ttie neighbOrhooct of $^«300.  conduct  among  businessmen,  law­ stigation­of; mill'owners;  •   <  Here are  the  polhta that  other  famiUea who;:mih«  Bave  tos face  this  yers; and  public  officials.  As  the  "Let  us  never  be  fOoled,"  he  problem should'know:  ­ name  of  the committee implies;  it's  coiocluded,  "info toinking  that­ pu­ i._The  charge  te send  a  body  by  common  carrier  is fixed; advises  nitive, one­sided} .politically  attrac­ ; ­ ^responsibility was to study imprbp^  H9ward> G.  Raether,  Executive  Secretary  of  the Hatlonal  Funeral  Di­ er  activities in  the labor  or  man­ tive  anti­labor  legislation  is  going  :  5?  rectors Association^  If raii.ls usedyt^ firri­fciaas.fares must be bou^t,  agement field,  not  only  in  the  la­ to  solve  corruption,  immorality  or  • Wi'  • i­Jt;­::  •   but one ticket can  be used by  anyone accompanying; tbO  body,  Of  democracy  in  labor­man­ .  ­  .  2.—Some  of  the  other  prices  which  were­ quoted  are on  the, .high  The Soviet .Union  has cbhducted  bor­management field. Some of  the  lack  agement  relations."  '  business: practices to  which  I  have  side; notabftr,  the cost  of  casket, shipping  case and  transportation  from  a  dock  trial  of  the  world's  first  ;  station  to funeral  home.  atomic­powered  icebreaker,  the  The  question  of  cremation  sometimes  also  arises,  especially  when  Lenin.  Due  to  be  launched  next  people  are  away  from  home.  The  Catholic  and  Jewish  C^thodox  year, the Lenin will  soon  be  joined  churches  do  not  permit  cremation  if  the  family  wants, a funeral  serv­ by  two'other  icebreakers, all  three,  ice  in  church  with , burial  in  a  church­approved  cemetery. ' Some  of  of  which  will  rank  as  the  world's  the  Protestant churches  frown  on  cremation  while  others advocate  it.  largest.  There  are  also  some  groups  organized  fon. the  purpose'of  a­  simple  According  to.  details  released  QUESTION: Wkal  kind  of  run  ore you looking  for  at  the  moment  :  funeral based  on  cremation.  abont  the  vessel,  the  Lenin  Is  .  .  Hut  whatever  ttie­arrangement,  it  is  important  to. consider  them  In  operated by  three nuclear reactors  and why?  '•   advance  of  need.  The  daughter  in­ this  case  is  realistic  in  trying  to  which  produce  96,000  kilbwatls  of  Albert  Nash,  coto:  I've  always  ' • '  .  •   develop­an  orderly  plan  for  han­ thermal .^ower  each,  Two of  these  Leo  Kulakowskt,  reefer  engi­ dling  her  ifievltablb' responsibility.  reactors  are  used^  on  the  line  to  neer:  Around  the  world,  because  had  a  preference  for  the  around­ • il:  the­world  run.  I  it hits some  good  For  one  thing,  in  a  time  of  emo­ deliver enough  power .to  the steam  enjoy  visiting,  ports  and  be­ tion; a  bereaved family finds it  dif­ turbines  for  producing  the  44,000  different  c o uh­ cause •  the  payoff  ficult  to  cope  with the' problem  of  kilowatts  required  to  operate  the  tries  and  I  al­ is nice  and  juicy.  costs.  The  average  funeral  now­ ship at filU  speed.  ^  ways  have  an  es­ The  ports  I'm re­ adays costs  about $6p0r not  includ­ pecially  good  Seactojrs  Studied  In  US  :  ferring  to  a r e  ing" cemetery,  charges.  This  itself  time  in  the  Far  Manila,  Penang  "The output of  the reactors  is  of  is  a'  burdeff  pf  moderate­income  'Eastern  ports.  and Bangkok  and  families.  But  the  costs  can  run  special  interest  to  American  of­ There  are  some  there  are  few  much  higher  if  a  very,.elaborate  ficials because  it  is  believed  that  fine places  to  go  places  in  the  they  may  be  the  same  kind  of  re­"^  casket  is  chosen,  and", other  extras  to  in  the  Philip­ world  where  I've  are added  to  the  standard  service.  actors­used  in  the  new  Soviet mis­ pines, Vietnam,  Thailand and  Sing­ enjoyed  myself  as  much.  You  sile­firing  submarines.  US  nuclear  The  custom  of  the  funeral  busi­ apore.  The  trip  gives  you  some­'  ness; ig tO'price  the  entire" funeral  submarines  have  been  using  one  don't  run  out  of  things  to do  down  thing  good  to  look  forward  to  and  there,  reactor In most cases.  on  the basis  of  the  casket selected.  some  wonderful  memories  after­ 4.  4>  $.  Ah  expensive  casket  means, a  dis*  The  world's  first  atom­powered  Ji  merchant vessel, the  NS Savannah,  ­  Enrique  Bosado,  atemrd:  I'm  wards.  portionately  high final  bill.  4"  4/  4"  For  another,  judging  from  this  will  be  launched  by  the  United  looking­ |tor  any  kind:  of  run,  it  Robert  Morrow,  steward:  I  havo  States  in  July.  The  first  nuclear­ doesn't  matter  estimate  of  $800­$1000  just for the  no  preferences.  Whatever  comes  powered  craft  of  any  nation  was  where  to  or  for  casket  and  other  ineidentSr  some  on  the­board; I'll  establishments  may  quote  much  the  Us  submarine  Nautilus,  how long.  A  job's  take.  There  used  a . job  the  way  I  higher  than  usual  prices.  The  launched  in  1955.  to  be  a  time  see  it  and,  as  a  casket,  studies  of  funeral  prices  when  I preferred  family  man,  L  Indicatei  represents  a  little  over  oncrfifth  of  the  charge  for  the  entire  one  run  because  can't afford  to  bb'^  fuheral.  Thus,  a  funeral  priced  at  the  typical  $600  includes a  casket  of  certain  ports  tob'  choosy,  L  if  hit,  but  by this  priced at  about glSO­gWS.  think  the  Union­ It's  especially  important  to  avoid  establishments  that  advertise  very  time  I've  seen  Headquarters­  wishes­­to  re­ low  prices  and  then  pressure  you  into  extravagant  funerals.  A  repu­ mind  Seafarers  that  men  whb'  would;  be  in'  sad'  just  about  all  of  table  funeral  director  won't  pressure  you  ihti)­ an  exjksnsive  caSkefc  or  are  choosy  about  working  cer­ shape  if:  every­ them,  so  one's  as  elaborate  arrangements,  but  leaves  it  up  to  the  family  to decide  what  ,  tain  overtime  cannot  expect  an  one  held out  for  only  one  specific  good  as the  next.  run.  I  love  the  sea,  and  the  sea's  The  important  thing  now  it  wants.  •  equal  number of  OT hours  with  the  same  all  over.  make  a  good  buck.  If  funds  are  limited,  it  is  perfectly accepfable'and  customary  to  ex­ the  rest  of  their  depa'rtment.  In  .  4)  '  3)  4"  ^  ^  ^  plain  frankly  your  income  situation  to  the  funeral  director  and  ask  ^ome  crews  men  have  been­ WiUiam  Cooper,  FWT:  With too  C. Hong,  Utilift': rm keeping my  for  a  reasonably­priced'arrangement.  '  ^  turning  down,  unpleasant  OT  summer  months  here  I'm  looking  As  well  as  securing  prices  beforehandcd,  it's  wise  to select^ burial  eye  on the  board  for  a  coastwise  jbbs  and  then  demanding  to  • p­v::,..  to cool  off  with  a  run.  That's  been  ^  5.^^  space.  There  can  be  a<  great  disparity  in  these  prices  tOo;  In' fact,  come  up  with  equal  overtijne  Northern  run,  my  preference  some  of  the  high­pressure  cemetery promotion^ employing large  staffs  when the easier  jb^come along.  perhaps  to  Scan­ for  the  last  six  ;  i  .  of  salesmen/have  been  notoriously  fraudulent.  .  ;  This  practice  is  unfair  to  Sea­ dinavia.  I'm  not  years.  It's  "iny  Because  funeral  expenses  often  have  been  a  worry  tO  moderate­ farers who take OT  jobs as  they  exactly  fond  of  ,  favorite  because  "T'i  income families,  a few  union locals,  fraternal societies and  cooperatives  come.  the  weather  1  know  exactly  have  worked  out  their  own  cooperative  arrangements.  Some  locals  The  general  objective  is  to  down in the  trop­ wher&  I'm  going  of  mine  workers,  warehouse  workers, and  others  have  such  arrange­ equalize OT as much  as'posrible  ics  this  time  of  and exactly  when  .  ments.  In  the  mid­West,  especially  at  Cloquet  and  New  Uuii,  Minn.,  but  if  a  pan  refuse^  disagree­ year.  It's  much  I'll  be  back.  If  ^  several  funferal  cooperatives  provide  burials  at  charges  belqw  the  in­ able  jobs  thp%  is  no  require­ too  hot  for  me.  I  don't  like  the  ',  dustry­wide  averages.  '  ment  that  when  an  easier  job  At  other times of  ship, I don't have  ^  Sockl  Security  and  the;  Veterans  Administrotiori' pay  fuheral­ comes along he  can make up the  ,  '  reimbursement  fees  on  the  death  of­eligible  workers  and  veterans.  bvertime he turned  down before,  to  stay  on  for  a  long  time  since  the year  I'm usually pretty contept  withi just about  anythlBg.« 4 *  ;  «  ' r' ^  *  the vinms  are  pnetty  short  .  'f ­i­,; ':"i' i i  h 1J t i  4  J?®!  M  #r..  Bv  Sidney  Margotius  t  The High Cost Of  Dying  •   ­I"!  ­J  •  .  ;• ­tf­v'­'"    ^  '• t.  '­y­ ^ l^aefdrs  Fot  A^Ship  m  • '  ,.11 •  .• ..T­'.­.­'ii  ,.i  .11—,—^'..  Tariml Down OT?  Dont Boef On fS  '«  u'p» •   ,  • I    �Bifbt  SEAFARERS  LOG  July  t,  1959  Del  Rio Taps  In Fleet  Safety  ­­5. ­.  •   •  •   P ...  • f;,:  '^• 1  ••  ' L  SIU  crewmembers  on  the  Del Rio  Iqok  on  as  Horry X. Kelly, chairman of Delta Line's executive com­ mittee  left), presents  company's  1958 ship  safety award plaque to Capt. Williarq Cornforth, moster of  the  SlU­manned  vessel.  Top  sqf.ety  mark  was  achieved  by  the  Del  Rio  under  the  joint  Union­com>  pony  safety  program.  NEW ORLEANS—They  had to come up with  a  perfect  record  for  the  year  to  Win,  but  crewmembers of  the Del  Rio did  so and  in  the  process  became  the. 1958  safety  champion  of  the Delta  Line fleet.  The Del Rio,  which logged  60,000  miles  on  the Gulf­South  America  fun  during  the  year,  had  no|  lost­time  accidents during  the  12­month  period.  ICC  Power  Grab  Blocked  In all,  the  ship  had  just  two  mi­ (Continued  from  page  3)  Commuting on  the latest, devel­ nor  injuries  aboard,  neither  of  which  was serious  enough  to cause  competition  and  monopolize  cargo  opment, SIU  of  NA. President Hall  the  crewmembers  involved  to  miss  ­movements  accordingly.  In  the  do­ noted,  "This  is  the  type  of­  situa­ mestic  trades,  the  unions  and  ship  tion  that  the unions  and steamship  «  single  watch.  operators  are  seeking  legislation  industry  have  been  complaining  Plaque  Presented  Harry  X.  Kelly,  chairman  of  the  designed  to  give  ship  operations  a  about.  If  the  railroads,  after  all  proceedings,  these  years,"  cut  freight  rates  on  company's  executive  committee,  better  break •in   ICC  *  *  presented  the  winners  with  a  lyASHINGTON —Indirect  con­ grain  for export  it indicates  one of  plaque  at  a  shipboard  ceremony  firmation of  union­industry charges  two  things:  here.  »  against  the  ICC  came  recently  "The  rates  may  have''been  arti­ .  In  addition  to  the success  of  the  when  the  agency  approved  a  re­ ficially  high  up  until  now  because  Dal  Rio,  the  company  reported  a  duction  in  railroad freight  rates on  the  railroads  had  no  competition,  E'zable  improvement  in  over­all  grain  for  export.  The  grain  in­ in  which  case  American  farmers  Ehipboard  safety  since  the  joint  volved  moves  to  the  Atlantic  coast  and  American  seamen  have  suf­ fered loss  of  grain  export  markets;  SlU­industry  safety  program  was  from  the midwest.  inaugurated  in  January, 1957.  Cap­ The  rate  reduction  followed  the  ,6r it  could  mean that  the new  rates  tain  Edgar  Seamen, company  safe­ opening  of  the  St.  Lawrence  Sea­ are  artificially  low,  perhaps  even  ty  director, said  that  the fleetwide  way  and  was  the  subject  of  pro­ helow  cost,  in  violation  of  the  law,  accident  frequency  rate  which  tests  from  Lakes,  operators  and  so as to drive the  new Seaway com­ stood  at  8,19  at  the  efid  of  1956  shipping  interests  who  charged  petition  out  of  business.  was  now  down  to  6.96.  Similar  they  were  "unreasonably  low" and  "In  either' instance,  this  Is  the  results  have  been  reported  by  sev­ will.impair  the  ability  of  Ameri­ kind of  manipulation which  we feel  eral  other  major  SIU  companies  can­flag  subsidized  operators  to  should  be  the  subject  of  a  taking  part  in  the  joint  program.  meet  their obligations.  thorough  Congressional  Inquiry."  Despite. strong  appeals  for  ac­ The  old  plan  paid  $1.80  a  month  ceptance  from  international  and  for  each  year  of  service  up  to  30  local officials,  members of  the New  years.  It  also  includes  optional  re­ York  Typographical  Union  Local 6  tirement  at  age  55  after  20  years  voted  down­  a  new  contract  pro­ of  service, improvements  in  the in­ posed  by  ten  New  York  newspa­ centive  system  and  procedures  for  pers.  The final  count  on  the  pro­ establishing  piece­work  rates.  Still  posal  was  704  against  and  443  for  unsettled  is  the  walkout  by  17,000  the  $7­package  offer.  Three  other  Rubber  Workers  against  Firestone  unions have  already accepted  simi­ Tire and  Rubber  Co.  lar  agreements.  One  major  prob­ 4  4  4.  leqi in  the negotiatioiis  is the  issue  Across  the sea  in  Great  Britain,  of  resetting  of  ads  which  come  to  the  newspaper  in  mat  or  plate  a  massive  printing  trades  walkout  form.~ Francis G. Barrett,  president  has  tied  up  28  morning  news­ of  Local  6,  said  that  the  future  papers,  50  afternoon  newspapers  moves  by  the local  were  up  to  the  and  4,000  commercial  printing  international.  ''The  international,"  shops,  producing  about  1,000  peri­ he said,  "would  have  to  grant  per­ odicals over  all. An  estimated 100,­ mission  for  Big  Six  to  take  a  000  workers in  nine  unions are  in­ volved  with  a  demand  for  a  40­ strike  vote."  hour  week  being  a  major  issue.  it  More anti­union violence  erupted  4  4  4.  in  the  south  as  two  staff  members  A  two­month  strike  by  members  of  the  Textile  "Workers  Union  of  of  the  Newspaper  Guild  in  San  America  were  stabbed  and  severe­ Jose,  California,  came  to  an  end  ly  beaten  by  a  mob  in  Fitzgerald,  with  a  two  year  agreement  provitl­ Ga.  The  two field  representatives  ing  for  wage  increases.  General  were  dragged  from  their  motel  increases  called  for  are  $3.50  to  room, slugged  repeatedly  and  then  $5.50  a  week.  The  strike  involved  slashed  about  the  face  and  body.  255  members  at  the  San  Jus*  This makes the fourth case of  union  Mercury­News.  ,  representatives  being  beaten  in  4  4  4  southern  states  in  the  last  three  months.  Financing l>f  a  national  scholar­ ship  program  with  the  income  of  .  4.  i  4  An'officer  of  Local  .72,  Fur  Si  enemy  assets  seized  during  World  Leather  Workers'  division  of  the  War  II  has  been  endorsed  by  the  Amalgamated  Meat  Cutters  Union,  AFL­CIp.  The  disposition  of  these  has  been  selected  as  "Worker  assets  has  long  been  in  dispute.  A  Father  of  1959"  by  the  National  bill  sponsored  by  Sen.  George  A.  Father's  Day  Committee. The  win­ Smathers  (Dem.­Fla.)  would  use  ner 'is David  Cleiman, 37,  of  Silver  .some $100  million in  such  assets to  Spring, Maryland,  a  fur cutter ,and  settle  claims  for  war  losses  to  union  officer  for the  past 19  years.  American  citizens  with  the  re­ Cleiman,  the  father  of  three,  was  mainder  to  go  to  the  scholarship ,  selected  for  his  extensive  partici­ and  study  program.  pation  in  community  affairs.  4  4  4  4­44.  Some  14,000  members  of  'the  An  agreement to  keep employers  United  Rubber  Workers  Union  on  the  Texas­Mexico  border  from  ended  their  54­d.ay  strike  against  using  Mexican  labor  to  undercut  B.  F., Goodrich  after  approving  a  wage  scales  has  been  reached  by  new  contract  which  calls  for  im­ the  Texas  State  AFL­CIO  and  provements in  pensions, insurance,  Mexican  union  representatives. Ar­ working  conditions  and  supple­ rangements  have  been  made  for  mental  unemployment  benefits.  joint  negotiations  by  the  Mexicans  The new pension  schedule calls  for  and  Americans  so  that  Mexican  payments of $2.40  a  month for each  workers'  crossing  the  border  to  year  of  service  prior  to  Jan.  1,  work  in  the  United  States  would  1959,  and  $2.50  a  month  for  each  automatically  receive  US  union  year  thereafter, with  no' ceiling on  wage  scales  and  other  contract  th'e  number  of  years  of  service.  provisions.  Keep It Cleait and Dry  You wouldn'l use  a scrubbing  brush, of  coursei  buf  the moral  of  the story  is  simply  this: a  dirty line wears  out  faster  and is  less  reliable  than a clean one.  That's because  dirt will  act like pn  abrasive  on the  fibers and  weaken  the  line,  with unpleasant  effects  should  it give  way  under  strain.  v.  ^,  If a rope is  dirty, hose it down with clear  water, hang it up to  •  '  •  '• AJ'"­ dry and  shake  out  the  remaining dirt.  Make "sure  it is  thoroughly  ' '  '­i  'f­r,­  'f:  dry before  storage  to avoid mildew and rot.  .k.­, r;  '•   ,• Y •    • '  ­ ', '  .  i'?!  1  �Jki^ S.  US9  SEAFARERS  LOG  "W;/" <  "  •  ­• • • • ;!  ­i >i;  Pace  NIM  SIU TRAINING  • M  •  •  4(fc"­.  v­r'..'^  v­­­''­­?'(^<:«­ijv.:Vy :,y. .  a»i«ii|g  .­,,_.jiite;  r*  4r­  ,  y  t  The  New  York lifeboat  classes  of^the  SIU  Training Program,  now in their third  month, have been  uniquely successful, with all  but one student  passing the Coast Guard  test.  The reason lies in  the complete  course  of  instruction  offered  and  tbe full facilities  available.  Operated  in  cooperation with  the  Bull Line,  the school  offers  classroom  instruction  in  the Bull  Line  terminal  where students  learn how  to rig sails,  handle releasing  gear  and  the function  of  the sea  painter,­sea  anchor  and  other  equipment.  Another  boat  on the dock  is  u§ed in  the "wet­training" phase of  the two­week  course.  Pic.tured  here  are  some  aspects  of" the  training  program.  Shown  m  boat  at  left  are:  (seated  left, front  to rear)  G. Bruer,  R. L Feeney  ,W.  Voeks, R.  Maldonado.  Seated  right, J. Lihane,  C.  Farranto,sS.  Rosario,  B.  Wagones.  G.  Roshke  is  handling  sweep, H. R. White, standing rear.  JHK  I  1  I  • M  'Stand by  the oars.'*  The boat has  just  pushed off.  ,::^l  M  • "'WWIiiiilit  • • rsl  ­ Pete  Drews  discusses  sea  anchors.  Trainees  practice  raising  boat  sail.  ­• a|  piwS?;­'  'm  J  Kl#  First  twa  men  in  boat  assume  positions.  Doclcside  davit  offers  realistic  training.  "'I  •  iwilililft  AH  in  boar  and  ready  to  go.  Next  step  is  photo  above.  "Out oars!"  Boat  swings  out with  oil hands set  to row,  in unison.  \  �.a,;;;;­,;r;.;v!^­:­^;::,V^v^  i:'^i,.:y­  • .• ,• •• •    mi\  Lakes SlU  Ship  Rescues 29  AI»M)KA,  Mich—Members  of  the  SrU  Great  Lakes Di%  trict  ye^el  Norman  W,  Fpy  rescued  29  erewmembers  of  a  Li­ bcrian­flag  ship  when  the  latter  was involved' in a e<^lisi<m on  La&e  aiicliigan  near  here.  Tlie Liberian­flag  Monrovia/with  a  Greek  crew  aboard, collided with  the  Canadian­flag  Koyalton, a  bulk  crri'Icr  manned  by members of  the  SIU  Canadian  District.  The  Sibe­ rian vessel  began,  taking; water  in  tv.n  holds, and  her  engine  room;  almost  immediately.  After7 her  .e<e\y­wa?  removed,  the  $hig ..sanii.  I/­  ­'.  .; ;;JHed:Steel Cargo  W tThe ­Noiroan  W,  Foy,; op^tfefl  A. by ­BrowMng­ Steam^p t^mpiphy  Of;  Datrpit,  is­  contracted  td/,the  • : IiakoS  SeafareiiL;; The .­1^^  =  apparently  W  Liberty/  irg ­ a  carid'bf  steel  ht  Ihel time'  ­  of  the  jrt«id«lt rPdMdt  hirfed  ^  beneath "the  vviatbran^  •  ton,  wbi^  seriously  *  NMttMAk  OehMM^  ii|M r—QMIIW  mn,  j; JtonwHVi  OMV.#  «.  CanNnr.  n»tnr*  nut  tuhwam  of  BWidwtw  ant to brother'a  Mvartatt aMOier.  No  1M^  maw  bann  OT  OivntiM. ..In­ aaffi^aiit  atVA  aaS  atSclwii  aarvad.  miSfiitpiato  atorea  and'  reyatra;  Maw  alected.  SUr'a fiud  UTXO.  tarw  unor*  frayi  «ad  tor  waahlnf  macHine,  STiSL  NAVIOATOR  dathmian),  JiMia  7—Chairman,  0.  .  Tragambo;  Saey.,  T.  BMa*.  No  beafa.  SMp'a  tund  Sa8.SS.  Two  hours  OT  dtaputed.  Veto  of  thanka  to  aanltary  man  for  job  was <Eeaie.  Foc'ila  tana  to be  re­ newed.  ­  Sblip  ahottld  be  tumigafed.  Paration  between  mSalheU  and  acul­ ;:• .­  •  I'l  I  Hit 8!;;  ItSt  SEArAItSR9  LaG  :Rw«' Tea  ^  •   •"  •  . . '  r:  aged  in. (he: cphMbfir Stdbd^^b^^^^  ­1­"'  '  '  .,  '  • .  • ilifflfc;'  ­'—.t' 7, I?  « fi  ^ li i>  t! r. !7  .. d JS­J, a  L b  t'.  U fi u  ..  ' '  N  * a 9 It,­,  e  ' i 4  i ^  ;'  ­  ­•   ­,  • . ' ­i­  •   •  /'  '  '  L,a«annw.  ship'a twac ftsfjn,  N*  iraef*.  .Seep  waning,  nacmna  clean.  room  ALCOA  CAVALISR  (Alcoal, June  7  '—Chairman,  J.  Lineh; fteerefary,  A.  Crifflth.  No  beefs.  TV  set  awarded  for  achievement  In  aafety.  Seratr  oT  chairs—rubber  tips  on  aU  chairs.  CAROLVN  (Boll),  dune  7L­Chalr­ man,  J.  Clerdanoi  Secretary,  F.  Mak­.  lleki.  Two  men  hou>lunzed.  SaOed:  Acrt  two  men.  No  beefs.  Jteouesti  dmtton of  tl for ship's fund.  Proper;,  atthw  to'he  worn  in  mcseliali.  Vo.te»  f l»»bks to ft»  Watch for  eooparetlbn  in  h««gbag  pantry  clean.  Beouest  paaswawayg  bef  paintbd.  Vote  of  thants  «a  atanrard  dept.  for Job  weU^  done.  ­ (TiWneA PH|IHet),4,  ihg the rescue eperatibns aad. tbe^  cphtinued'bii her putboun^dlyoya^,;^  Subsequent^,  >  Coast;  Ghiistct  abbbrd"  Si­­/­­/­­' • /•  hearlhg on the  coUt^on  Heiard the  C^^iMinbers  of  tiborlbn" IrtljgtibM'  fMonrovia ; C^  coceuo  Nonfw  W# foyi  SIU JGroot  Lakes  ve«M^ Wlowi'ng  ir  •   ^'r'Y ­  '  \­ master  of  Ihe  Llberian  shipi  Cap­ •   •  tain  Stefanas  Svokos,  adm^^ thag  vCdlisioiFvy^^CcmiMion pioboat in northorh  t^ko  ;  he  failed  to  reduce  speed  when  (M  pick^ up aifter t|^ m  ,  •   .he heard  the Royallbri'S fog' slgnaf.  ­ t  r.­  • •  • •  It  was  reported  that  the  Coqst  Guard  would  press lor  passBSat  of  '  V­­  a  ../­ a  bill  requiri^ 'f<Meigii  sbipo  In­ take  on Great  Lakes pilots in Mghf  •  of  this  accident  and  another  one  1  involving  a  German  and  a­ Leb^­ ., nese ship.;.  .The Lebanese­flag y^­ sel,  theTaxiarchiSi  had  previously  ­  been  the.  center  of  a  row  when  With  the  strike  of  Italian  seamen  in  its  foiarth' weekj  Greek  crev^members  complained  prospects are  that 800 strikers in  New York  m%^ll^ tfepcited  .|r^  of  poor  food  and  mistreatment.  5.  • , • •  '•   US  maritime  unions  have  been  when their 29­day alien landing permits expire,  tlie 800 sea­'  supporting  the  proposal  that  for­ men. are erewmembers of .two­*^  eign  ships  be  required  to  take'on­ Italian  Line  passenger ,  ships,  cahia.  Both  .sbiin  are  currently  the GuilioGesareand the Vul­^  berthed  at  Hobokeit  since  their  pilots  on  the  Lakek.  crews refused  to sail  them  in  sup­ .port  of  the ..world­wide­  strike  by  Italian seamen's" unions,  r  :,v­ Normally,: wheit an alien  seaihen  ov'erstays  his  2P­day  leave,  he  is  subject  to  deportaVon,  voluntary  or involuntaty,  unless an extension  ,/\v  is granted  because of illness^  hard­ ship  or  other,  unusual  circum­ stances.; However,,  the  Bureau  of  Jmmigratipn­has never had a situa­ tion  such/as  this/blie  to  contend  with  in  which  large  groups  of  foreign  seamen  m­e 'strikiiig  thislr  ships  in  a  US  port.  ­ ;  ­  Should  Immigration  fulb  that  the  men' must  be  deportedi  the  Italian  Line would have to provide  passage  for  them,  either  by  plMie  Of  ship. In any evbnt, the men have  / ' Finances,  or  rather  the  lack  of  ing at night. Tim report has  it that  been­living  aboard­., the  two  pas­ .them,  were  topics  for  discussibn  there  is  ."3g  cents  on  hand  after  sengfR­  veisehj in  the course of  the  .  ­ ­ aboard two  SIU  ships recently. On  various  purchases  In  Mobile."  walkout.  '  •   X­ Six  different  Italian ,  seamen's  the  Margaret  Brown,  erewmem­ What dO'you  dp with. 38 cents any­ bers  had  accumulated  an  odd  as­ way?  .BIB EkiBs' is  the delegate on  groups  are  involved' in  the  strike,  among thera the  Federaadone Gente  sortment  of  currency  in  the  ship's  this  one.  Dei  Mare,  which  is affiliated'with  fund,  but  when  you  added  it  all  4.  up,  there  was  just  about  enough  On  the  Bents  Fort,, the report  is  the  International  Transportwork­ for  a  couple  of  plates  of  ham  'n'  brief,  cryptic  and  melancholy.  ers  Federation.  The  present  wage  eggs.  The  fund  consists  oL. gd.5g.  ''Captain Riddle is 00 vacatipn, but  scales  on  Italian  ships  have  been  American:  30­  German  pfehidgs;  the  situation  is  much  the.  same/'  estimated as  b8tween/|80'and $100  One  guilder,  54L  cents  in.  l^t'ch  No indication here that the skipper  a  nionth.  Other " well­  known  pas­ senger lihers  tied up by  the­ strike  Currency,  and  S15  French  francs.  was sorely  missed.  are  the /Cristoforo  Coldmbo  and  R. B, HardcasUe, who  is ship's del­ •  ,  jr  : •  ­J,  ­ egate,  may  have  to  spend  a  little  Seafarers  aboard  the  Ocean  the  Augusta.,,  as  well  as' over  50  time  unraveling  this  assortment of  Dinny  wilf  have  cargo ships.  coinage  and . figuring out  exactly  a  lot  safer  foot­ what  it's  worth.  ing on  ship's  lad­ The ship's  fund  may  be chaotic  ders if  a proposal  but  the  gang  jce>r  hQT  WilUam Sharp  ports  that  there's  is  carried out.  A  reminder  from  SIU  bead­ nothing  wrong  The  ship's  meet­ quarters  cautions  all Seafarers  with the food,  for  Ulg  adopted  a  which  the  cooks  motion  by  Sharp  leaving  their  ships  to  contact  /­• •  i/'®?;,; r. •  .  and  baker,  un­ that  beads  be  the  hall  in  ample  time to  allow  /'"Tv ­  ^'v  named,  rate  tsp­ welded  on  the  the  L ;.:Dn  to di!. .. a a  wpl  '•   Sharp  plause.  steps  of  ail  steel  ment.  Failure to give notice be­ Aboard  the  ladders.  The Dinny  also  scheduled  fore  paying  off may  cause a  de­ O c e a n  iTqyce,  an  educational  meeting  called  by  layed  sailing,  force  the ship  to  ship's,'  treasurer  Seafarer  Frencby  MIehelet.  with  sail  short  of  the  manning  re­­ ^inskr  Tad^ Zfe  the added cautionary note, "attend­ quirements and needlesslir make  tougher for  your  ship­ ba^  nothing  to  safeguard .  that  ance. .is  strictly  voluntary."  No  the work  • "itesi •   would .keep him  tosj^ and: turn^JyTOrd  as  to  what  tlie  tucBOot.was.  tur  I.  7.!.^  STMb  VIMDdR  (lathmlaiU, NMy  1ft  —emimanr  JI.I  JOIMMNHU  Saenfary,  ipitbm..  iceboK  replbced.r  . Wb^ng  machine. ftsed.  Coeatwiae^­ payoBto  be  dUcuteed.  ^hrca  ihen'  '  JXacbasloh  oh/  f  «<«*.  » » to bo:  "TOWed  t0  jdiip**  *  Mere • eets*  »l.cuahto»^%r^r  ;  water,.  —  :/ . ;  'f  l0^:kU::  ­f.i­  Ubcary  be  bete  clean  and  la  otder.  Raqneat  new  oord  for  code* gwrcnla­ tor.  Cftipgiiig  to  bo  atowad  at tte«|.  bonrt,  orew  to  do  other  dntltiB,  I*  » »  # <?  • »  :^';i^i»A  RANeig (Aicoaii;  .f^"#1  Wbijfary,  «*.;  lerjr/eho^d' be /.fttiMbveh­'­bhd 'acrCfii­'  Oa*^  l!(h  beafp. everythW  rini­­ , on adulld^  Catg^­'  ;:  ."obitr'­aniooaily/  68*1#: gaases^iir ty'­ ­  ­aartbnna;  N#W'  'L«»«AR  (grtihert/Jbrtft; 7­­^heli«  majXr. If.  CbrlBhRaam ft?y­»  T«ain^  aei  New  ddSaibta. #l««de^,, <lbMtios  ro bace^Qd ch^ljb yr ^rSr bnil otiw  MAIIMH  ClilgK  (Hratarniaii),  ­IMiy  M­HClMlirmen,  K  XliaiwwalMI  jSecy.,  j»Mg^w^" ae  to  wbjr apnc  waa  San  Franolaeo,  rfpaoeV, ­  Sli^'a fi»n^  Igr  elc«^ai7  .  ­  ; .  •  Jyang#  Seera­ •  boapttaUaad  In  .  —• 'auOit  each  depT.  clean  .'  .  ii—  .^^eatUon  room­  A  laundry  prbpmly^  • CbalhHiiV*/!',  Kaaliiw  iaay.,' J:  Pur­ email  lall.  i«ro  beefas  everything okay,  pels,  SSSf  Dl.cu.uon  ter .written ­tbr  >*; longshoremen  S^lTtfe  ih'mesarooniiF.and  guaftera tn port  of  R.  CtMl; ftacro­ NV.  ;;»rir  hiaunf  OT  disputed.  One  sr*"_"'  Hepair^^s  made.  Jteeeawcndattons  on  safety  practices  lb Sf  taken  UP  bo  matte  up:,. Busiest ribthM  dryer,'.  intH.. pafamnaafl;­  Ship'r  fund—>Uner­ Two ­mwi­v nriiaied­jmlB..  ­  r.'  ­­ . ^  money 84.93, German 30  pbehittg,  Holland 1 gilder. 54 cents.  France, S15­ OIL M0NQ9 5i5»ipim, Attv aex  francv. Some  OT  disputed.  Few  men  Chafrmawr J.  NbwJhani, Sacr­,^ T. JarnJ*  i2?l?3'  to elect  new  troasnrer.  gen, ffiiip'a fund  ISO.  No beam.  NeW  1»9"1«  «»  «»  why  Blbom­ meld  shipr  are  undermanned  in  deck  delegate  elected.  •*     engfaie  deps.  Vote  of  thanks  to  BAL.TORI  (Marven),  June  7—,  .steward  dept.,  especially  cooks  and  Chenwian,  A  Whefleyt  Seer.,  R.  Obl­ baker,  for. weU  prAcared  food:  Dona­ dec:  suggest  notice  be  posted  of  the  tion  for  flowers  due. to  death  in  3rd  ^  onb  hour  before  saUlng.  Vote  of  asst.  engineer's ftmUy.  thankr to  steward  dept.  for  job  weU  thtoriMfi** Svereea#),  done..  May  n­i­Chsirman,  O.  sailey)  sacra­.  C8  MIAMI  (Citlea Service),  June  IS­ —Chairman,  B.  Fadgeltr Secy.,  Jt  Ru­  t  delph.  NO.  beefs.  One  man  missed  «io,ne.  Motion  that  beads  be  welded  ship:  one  man.  hospUaUzed;  list  foe  on • footsteps  of  various  Ipdders  as  cleaning  laundry  room ­to  be. posed;  aafety  meature.  New  driegste  erected.  Question  re  Jttim  IJ^halrman;  A.  Mlchelet)­ cleaning  atalrwey  ieedlng ftom  meee­ .Saermary,  T.  Deianay.  Beef  re  trans­ roont  to  crews  wartere  ition'  settled  satisfactorily.  New '  —­  A  treasurer  elected.  LOtfOVIRW  VICTORY  tVletory  Car­i  riers),  JUne  *—Chairman,  T.  JsckMni  ^  HATALIB  (MarRlma  Overseas),  Juna  Secy.,  P.  Oraham.  No  beefs.  New  deli"  «­r­Chalrman.  R.  Hampshire:  Secre­ egate  elected; Bequest passageways  bei  tary,  J.  MeSlroy.  No  beefa.  Some  OT  kept cleam  Suggest  repairing wariUng  disputed.  Request  toUet  deodorants,  suggest  screen  doors,  be flxed  and  machine  or  purchase; new  pne,.'  ,lo<dced;  Room  ke.vs  obtainable  from  COAUNSA  HlLLft  (Marine  Tenio  mate,  gi.00  d^osit.  art),  June  1—Chalamanr  R.  Connors)  Ssey.,.,  R. ffranf.  Beuuest new  wasfaihg  '  .AIASTAR  (TrWcn),  R.  Ruffe  Secra­ machine.  No  beefSr  everytbihg  run,  .tary,. M.  Bugawan.  No  beefa­ iiepIWM  mattresses.  To  check  If  respita­ ning­smoothly.  New delegate  elected.  worn  tors  were  put  aboard.  Bequeit  lesa  See  about  sougeeing  and  painting  'Stflse  bight.  Turn  off  Washing  mar.  crew  quarters,  messroom and  pantry,  rcbUie at  i^er  using  mnf  keep  laundry  B,4Ma3t  (Suwannee),  March.  25—  elean,.  Request  fans  be  turned  off  ­ Chairmen',  P/Fell;  Saey.,  F.  Nelten.  iyben  no  one  in  foc'sles.  No  beefs;: everythlhg running  smooth­ .'  ALCOA  PWRlTAirtAlces),  Dae.  r—  ly. New  (telcgatea  elected: Extra'  man  Chairman, O.  Vola;  Saeratair,  J'.  Braa­ needed far gaUey,  Bequest; small  per:  ..nafaC,  Crew, to;  put  in  for  two  day*  colat'Or.  :itnlislBtence  for­lodging.  No hot  water  May  lysft­Chairman,  F. Jlelwia­ lur  heat.  Ship's  fund  sr.Ts:  No  bbeta,'  8ecr.,r  J.  H'erigan;  Ship's  fiind  89.43,  Request  change  in  menus and  prepar­ Two  hours  OT  dbq^uted:  Ohe  man  . ation of  food.  Pump needed fbr  wash­ short.  No  beefs.  Vote:  of  thanks  to'  ing, machine,  Slop  chest  InvestlgaiM.  delegate  for  Job  welt  done.  Bequest  IMfS  (Bull);  May  34—Chairman,  R.  new,  washing  machine;  Laneuc; Sacrctary,  J.  Byrne. Some  OT  disputed.  New  delegate  elected.  Re­.  ,  USAF A­4Z­1t3«  (Suwannee),  Junn ft  ­­­Chairman,' A.  RIos;  Sacy.^­  W.  Daam  quest  recreation room  be locke'd  when  New . .delegates  elected.  'No  beefs.  in port  to keep  stovedores­ out.  Question  re  OT  to ­he  paid  to  deck  OCBAN  JOYCE  (Ocaan  Citppari),  dept..  for  inside  work  done  by  Brai­ Dac; 7—Chairman,  R.  Eden) Sagratcry,  xiliana  in  Recife;  Question  re  trans­ M.  Culp­  One  man  missed  ditp  In.  portation  in  Canaveral.  Singapore.  Ship's  fund  $.38:  Some  OT  One  man  logged;  Motion  ALCOA  FbANTER  (Alcoa),  June  f ,  .disputed.  that negotiating  committee'  do  away  ­r­CMalnnei),  H.  Flewars;  Sacratary,  E.  •With  g.SO  : hourly  rate  for . cleaMng  Chiflg.  Two' men InJUrad.  Ship's fund  holds  and  substitute  OT.  Resolved  $3,86,  No  beefs.  Beadquarters  to  be  that  in  the  future  any  men  bU  notified  ra  unsafe .condition  existing  granted meal' tlteket  or  load wfib  has  aboard  vessel  due  to  improper  con­ required  time  on  shipping list regard­ struction  of  catwalks  and  ladderv  less  of  which  port  or  porfs  Ito  has  over  deck  cargos.  reaSat'ered  in  and  provided  that  after  gg  days  he  shall  take  any  Job  in his  ' ORION  COMET  (Colonial),  May  ift  own  rating  or  losa  any  future  bene­ —Chairman,  8.  Homko;  Seeratary,  W­ '  fits.  Ciagg;  DiscusUon re  more fresh frUit.  PACIFIC  WAVE  (Pbgar),.  J'ima  MARORE  (Marven),  June  3—Chair­­:  iHMfman,  weiley:  Dieratory^  o:  Faf­ Some  OT. disputed,; iKseutafiOtt  man,  CT.. Thorpe;  Sacratary,  R.  Oowah­ an  stewards  authority fai  steward  Washlng machine  to  bo  renewed;  Ar­;  dept.  rmigements'  to­  be  made' to' 'fumigate  for  roaches­'  22  hrs.  disputed  OT  on  BENTS  FORT  (Cillat  SSTvlce), May  sanding; doors,  and  52 . hrs.  ei<  paint­ 17—CHarrmsn,  W.  Wallscs;  Seefaiary,  ing  and  sougeeing  pumpreom.  No  R.  Nablstt. ;New'  delegate  and  aecre­ beefs.  SMgaesf  additional  fan  be  in­ tarj' reporter  elected.  Ship's  , fund.  stalled  in  recreation  rooni.  Bequest  S3.00.  Motion  made  and  seconded  to  port holes  be  kept clean  and washing  • r  emove;  DR  for.  smokihg  on  catwalk'  machine  be  cleaned  after  use.  .  and  raiding  officer's,  refrigcratoy­ Food  not  up  to 'par. •   *  ­ .  STEEL  V/ORKER  (Ifihmttni),  MSy  .  MbY  34—Chairman;  E.  VaM»  Bafirp.  sr—Chair;n::n,  T.  Bbcklay;  Secrafary,  tary,  W.  Wallaea,  Request  cUef  F.  Saye.  Ship's­ fund S2S.aB:  Some CT  ­angiUeer  stop  dangeraUa tt#  (d  nut  disputed.  No  BeefS.  lioqulry  dtt  pen­ buster  on  we,11.deck,  Sttgs«0'^bP«­'  .  sion  and  retlTcment  plan. ..  Suggest  attire  in .messronm., JNp.:. bea^.^  Ti  '  ^  r  •  '  /;'  •  ­1  /  'U  �JM»  UN  Pace ElcYof  SSAFAMEiS  t^C  Lif e Preserver  Egypt Backs Cai^o Grab,  Says Israel War Still On  CAIRO—The  Egyptian  War  Prize  Commission has  upheld  the  seizure  by  the  United  Arab  Republic  of  a  Liberian  ship  bound  for Ceylon  with  Israeli cargo  last March.  The ship,  the Kapitan  Man­­*  oils; was detained at Port Said  an  American  concern  in  whicji  with  $89,000  worth  of  phos­ Israelis  hold  some  interest.  phates and  cement.  Only jfter the  The  UAR  actions  have  aroused  cargo  had  been unloaded  by Egyp­ an  increasing  amoimt  of  concern  tian  authorities  was  the  ship  al­ throughout the  world and  UN  Sec­ lowed  to  pass  through  the  Suez  retary  General  Dag  Hammarskjold  flew to  Cairo  this  week  to  try  to  Canal.  Two  other  ships,  one  German  pave  the  way  for  a  settlement.  and  one  Danish,  have  since  been  detained  when  it  was  determined  they  were canning Israieli  cargoes.  The  German  ship  was  allowed  to  leave  after  its cargo was  unloaded  hut  the  Danish  vessel,  the  Inge  Toft, is still tied up.  It has refused  tp  give  up its cargo.  In  rendering  its  expected  deci­ sion,  the  prize  court  ruled  that  a  NEW  ORLEANS —In  presenta­ slate  of  war  still  existed  between  tion  ceremonies  here  on  June  26,  Israel  and  Egypt  and  that  Israeli  the  crew  of  the  Alcoa  Pioneer  re­ cargoes  are  considered  "stolen  ceived  the  citation  of  merit  from  goods"  rightfully  belonging to the  the  National  Safety  Council  and  Palestinian  Arab­  refugees.  The  the  American  Merchant  Marine  decision  refutes  a  claim,  by  the  Institute.  The  award  was  for  its  Ceylonese  Government  that  the  rescue of five erewmembers  of  the  cargo  was  Ceylenhse  property.  yacht  Amberjadc  II  on  January  5,  Since  the  Mmiolis  and  the  Ger­ 1958,  in  the  Florida  Straits  while  man  ship,  Die  Leiselott, are  imder  en­route  to  San  Juan.  charter  to Isrhel, the UAB  regards  ­  The  Pioneer  and  the  Steel  Age  them.  In  effect,  ps, Israeli  vessels.  asthmian)  were  among aeven  ves­ The .Inge  Toff Is.  under  charter  to  sels  cited  for  outstanding  acts  at  ses  in  1958.  The  Steel  Age  w.«  named for putting out a Are in the  hoW  of  the  German  freighter  Crostafels in  the  Indian Ocean.  In  1957,  the  SlU­manned  Claiborne  w<m  the  top  award  for  heroism  at  sea.  TM  Pioneer's  rescue took  place  ^  e.  A  ^  A  R  m  R  ^  at  ai  tinie  when  seas  were  running  t  Apparently everbody  who has  to pay a  doctor's or hospital  BALTIMOHE  —  Shipping  re­ so­ high  that  the  crew  was  unable  to  launch  a  lifeboat.  Instead,  the  bill finds it higher than he  expected it to  be.  The latest fi^  inained very  good  in this  port  with  skipper.  Captain  S.  T.  Soreson,  13  ships  paj'ing  off,  10  signing  on  ures  issued  by  the  iBureau  of  Lal^ Statistics  e(mfirm  that  and  11  in  transit.  It  looks  as  if  h  maneuvered  the  Pioneer  alongside  sinking feeling foy showing  that  medical  e3q)ense^particu­ wil}  remain  this  way  for  a  while,  the.  schooner  and  picked  up  the  via  a  pilot  ladder.  larly  hospital  room  and  board  charges—are  Jumping  far  reports  Port Agent  Earl Sheppard.  < five­man crew  Subsequently,  the  yacht  washed,  there  were, a  number  ashore  on­one of  Uie  Florida keys.  faster  than  rent, food,  clothing  and other  items  in  the  cost  of Although  beefs  these past  two  we^s, all  of  living index.  were  settled  tp  the  satisfaction  of  HOUSTON—Sblpping  VEBS  vfry  The  result  is that  unless a  worker  has gome  kind  of  hos­ (he drews except several beefs with  good  for  all  ratingo  at^his: port  pital  insurance  coverage,  he's a  sure candidate  for  the loan  Calmar  and  Ore  Lines;  .The  Union  durtes tJie  last two: weaks, accwd­ company.  All too often; even  with coverage,  a  worker finds  is  meeting  with  cpmpahy  officials  in  an  effort  to  iron  put  tjie  dif­ lag  to  Bob  Matthews,  port  aigcat.  himself  going into debt  to pay  a hospital bill|  ferences.  ^  ships  paid  off,  four aligned  on  True,  the  union, mcinber  js  bette^.ofi  in  this  respect  be­ The  following  ships  paid  off:­ and  14 were  in  transit.  The  fcdlowlng  paid  off:  Wang  cause the group  plans raise  their bchi^ts from  time to time.  Feltore,.  Oremar,­  Cuhpre,  Chilore  Trader  IRocldand);  Boyal  Oak  However, as soon as  they do, the hospitals  Jack  their  prices  and  Baltore  (Marven);  Kennuu­,  Alamar and Pertmar (Cabnar); Jean  (Cities  Service);  Chickasaw  (Waitermah);  Alcoa  Pioneer  (Al­ and  keep One  Jump  idiead. of  the  game.  Meanwhile  every­ (Bull);  Alcoa  Polaris  (Alcoa);  Fort  SAVANNAH—Things  have  becB  coa); Pacific  Wave  (Pegor)  and  the  body else in the mescal business gets into  the act, from  the  Hoskins (Cities Service); Steel Sea­ pretty, quiet  in  this  port,  report*  (Isthmian)  and  the  Valiant  Port  Agent Red Morris. The  Coun­ Margaret  Brown  (Bloomfield).  corner  drugstore which dirges six to 12 dollars for a dozen  farer  cil  Grove  (Cities  Service)  was  the  Freedom.  (Ocean  CJarriers).  The  Wang  Tradier,  Boyal  Oak,  antibiotic pilfe  to the doctor  who decides  that a  call at  your  Signing^  on  were  the  Feltore,  only , ship  to  pay  off,  and  it  im­ Alcoa  Piomer  and  Pacific  Wave  Oremar.,  Cubore,  Chilore  and  Bal­.  mediately  laid  off  the  crew.; But  home is $7,  and  maybe $10 or more  if  it's after  hours.  later signed  on  crews.  tore  (Marven);  Kenmar,  Alamar  it's  expected  to  crew  up  very  No Time To QuSbble Ovev €osts  .  In transit were:  the Del Bio,  Del  and  Portmar  (Calmar);  and  Ihe  shortly,  Morris  reports.  Can^ and  Del VaUe  (MisslGsippi);  Pacific  Rangmr  and  the  Pacific  The  onfor  other  hetlvity  was  10  Seatralns  Texas,  Savannah  and  It's an  old  story  that  when  scHnaebody's  sick  they  don't  Navigator  (World Tramping).  in­transits  coming  in  for  replace­ Itew Jersey; Bienville and  Beaure­ quibble about the cost  of  getting well.  But sin<» the  medical  In  transit were the  Alcoa Polaris  ments, <but  between  them,  only  IS  gard.  (Pan­Atlantic);  Mae  (Bull);  pxpfi^on is dealmg with people who aren't in a strong bar­ Alcoa ­ Pennant,  ahd  Aicoa  Rum^"  Jbbs were avadable.  Petro  Chem  (Valentim  Ohem);  gaining  pc^itum,. it  wqul4 sbem  to liave  a ^eater  responsi­ (AlPoa); Baltore  and  Feltore  (Mar­,  In  transit  were  the. Seatrains  Helen  (Olynopic  Transportation):  ven); Steel  Bwer and Steel  Direc­ Louisiana^  New  York  and  Georgia  Ames  Victoiy  (Vietory  Carrlera);,  bility  for  policihgcits^  against  overcharges  and  unnecesK  tor  (isthmian); Robin Locksley  and  (Seatralb).  Steel  Navigator  and  Waeosta  (Waterman)  and  the Steel  sarily­high  medical ec»ts.  Thus far  it's shown  no Inclination  Robin  Gray  (Rcfiiln);  and­ the  ­Ala­ Steel  Director  (Isthmian);  Fort  Seafgi^r  (Isthmian).  to do so.  mar and the  Bethcoaster (Calmar).  Hoskins  (Cities  Service);  Fairland  and  Azalea  City  (Pan­Atlantic);  The suspicion  that  docitors  and  hospitals  take  advantage  Alcoa  Pennant  (Alcoa)  and  the  of  the fact  that  they have their patients  over  a  barrel is  re­ Robin  Gray  (Robin).  inforce by examination of  the statistics.  For example, gen­ This  port  is  continuing  to  func­ tion  while  the  Union  seeks a  suit­ 42.9  percent since  1949,  de­ '  The  Public  Health  Service  eral pracUtioneri^  fees are  able .rental  property  In  Jackson­ isrges  Seafarers  who  have  not  tists* fees up 33.4  percet and  optometrists' fees up 17.2 p€Sr­ ville,  Florida.  As  per  the  vote  of  already  done  so  to  get  their  the ­membership  up  and  down  the  caftt  The. inerease in  fees  then, seen» to  be  in  direct  prd^|  polio  shots as  soon as  possible.  coast;  the  Savannah  hall  will  he  The shots can  he gotten  at  any  portion  to. the emergency  nature  of  treatment  given.  The;  closed  as  soon  as  one  in  Jackson­ PHS  hospital  without  charge.  optometrist,  who seldom  if  ever  deals  with  a  patient  need­:  vHle  opens  to  replace  it.  Plenty of  vaccine i» available so  The  decision  to  open  a  hall  in  ing  urgent,  on­the­spot  care, has  been  unable  to  boost  his  there is no dday .in  the admin­ Jscfesonvdlc  was  made  to  conform  charges anywhere  near  as much  as the family  doctor.  dstaing  of  the  shots.  The  few  with  the changing  patterns  of  ship  minutes a  Seafarer  takes to  in­ What it  boils down to is that unless ftie  mescal profession  operation  in  the  South  Atlantic  isure  himself  against  the  crlp­ polices  itself,  it  will  be  faced  with  the alternative  of  Gov­ area,  particularly  the  impact  of  plktg  disease foy  getting  the  the missile ship fleet.  The OTwanee  ernment  i«^latk)n.  The doctor­politicians of  the American  ohots are  well  worth  the saving  Steamship  Company,  operator  of  hf itme, money, and  most of  all,  Medical Assocaation, who spend so much of  their time prating  the  missile ships,  has  its  home of­ the  avoidance  of  suffering  and  agamst ''soda^jzed medicinej'' would do well to start cleaning  fice  in  Jacksonville  and  signs  on  |possible  disability;  crew  replacements  in  that  port.  up their  own back  yard,  V  '• 'M  Sill  Vessel  Gels  Award  par  Rescue  Batt. Jobs  On Up^ade  Houston Is  Busy  Again  Savannah To  • ;  .:  •  •  ( .  •  • ­    .  i  ­  . t  .  ' ­ii­'  * • .  ­..• a  If  •  •  ­  •   i  • •t­  ."• ­I  ­ ­ '  i­­  I"';  !• ­    •  Qet Polio Shoto,  IMIS  Urges  \  r­i  �Pare I'welve  SEAFARERS  LOG  SEAFARERS  IN DRYDOCKi  4.  A  •   k, .  Eecuperating in  the Norfolk  Public Health  Service hospital  right now  from  a  back  injury is Seafarer  George  Waas, chief  electrician.  Waas,  who  was last  on the Steel  Director, has  been in  the hospital since June  21 following a  fall from  the generator  platform.  He should  be  getting  out  within  a .few days.  Also  in  Norfolk  with  a  broken  leg  and  frac­ tured  ribs is  Seafarer  Harold  Riley,  oiler,  off  the William  Carruth.  Up in Baltimgre, one of  those nasty slipped  discs has Seafarer Joseph  ArdiUo,  inessman,  in  drydock  since  May  19.  The  doctors  are  trying  to  correct  the  condition  using  a  black  brace  and  weights  so  as  to  avoid  surgery.  Another  messman,­ Antonio Alcain, is in for a check­up  after  showing  signs  of  high  blood  pressure in  his examination  at  the  Baltimore SIU  medical  clinic.  He's  expected  to check out  shortly. The  Kenmar  was his last ship. Seafarer  Paul  Curxi,  formerly  3rd  cook  on  .  the  Evelyn,  is  having  an­eye  and  Ardillo  Curzi  ear  condition  checked  out.  Feeling fortunate about it all is Seafarer Leonard Davis who narrowly  missed losing a  toe when gangrene set in following an injury. Davis was  originally in  the hospital  back in  March and  was discharged  but had to  return  on  May  29  because  of  the  gangrene.  He  expects  a  discharge  shortly,  but  has a  month  or  two  of  outpatient  treatment ahead  of  him.­ Davis' last ship was  the Seastar.  In the Staten  Island Hospital Seafarer Abram Goldsmlt. chief steward,  has  had  to  give  up  nose­cone  chasing for  the  time  being  because  of  a  bladder  ailment.  Until  he  was  laid  up, Goldsmit  headed  the feed­ ing  department  on  the  Timber  Hitch,  the star  of  the  missile fleet.  Everette  A.  Hord,  electrician,  last  on  the  Seatrain  Savannah,  is  get­ ting  some  facial  surgery  to  repair  the  effects  of  an  automobile  acci­ dent.  The SS  Atlantic's chef, Tom  Beatty,  had  to  call  it  quits  tem­ porarily  because  of  a  back  injury.'  ,  ^  ij  Another  Seafarer,  gtavros  Papout­  Papoutsis  Ooldsmit  sis, ex­FairJand 3rd  cook, has  received five  pints of  blood  from  the SIU  Blood  Bank  because  of  an  operation.  The following  is the  latest available  listing of  hospital  patients.  Try  to visit  them when  you can, or  drop them  a line.  llSPHS  HOSPITAL  MANHATTAN  BEACH  BROOKLYN,  NY  l^o Mannaugh  Joseph  J.  Bass  Thomas R.  Lehay  Matthew  Bruno  Gregorio  Carabello  Primitive  Muse  ­leremiah  O'Byrna  Leo  V.  Carreon  George  Phifcr  Joseph  D.  Cox  Winston  Renny  John  J.  DriscoU  Manuel  Silva  Otis  L.  Gibbs  Aimer  Vickers  '  Barf  E.  Guranick  Luther  Wing  Taib  Hassan  Frank  Hernandez  Pen  Wing  Royce  Yarborpugh  Donald  Hewson  WilUam  D.  Kenny  Pacifico  Yuzon  Ludwig  Kristiansen  USPHS  HOSPITAL  SAVANNAH,  GA.  Richard  Centchovlch Clarence Storey  Clarence  Dees  Ernest  H.  Webb  William  House  USPHS  HOSPITAL  ­  BALTIMORE,  MD.  William  Adams  Thomas  Gorman  Antonio  Alcain  George  F.  Hazen  Joseph  Ardillo  Emanuel  D.  Jones  Raymond  Boston Sr. Harold  Laird  Cllftord  G.  Brissett  Diosado  Lavador  George  Litchfield  Diego  Calarin  Abner  Raiford  Bogan  Caldwell  Jesse  Clark  Joseph  Roberts  •   Conrad  Shirley  Paul  Curzi  Jose  Spares  Leonard  Davis  James  Girolaml  Samuel  Tata  WUHe  Whit#  Gorman  Glaze  USPHS  HOSPITAL  BOSTON,  MASS.'  John  L.  Hubbard  Dominic  Newell  John T.  Keegan  Jaipes  A.  Patrica  USPHS  HOSPITAL  GALVESTON,  TEXAS  Alfred  Hawkins  Frank  B.  Rowell  Robert  D.  Jones  John  H.  Spearman  USPHS  HOSPITAL  •   STATEN  ISLAND,  NY  .f'rank  Blandino  Adrian  Rethyn  Enoch  B.  Collins  Jose  Reyes­ Abram  Goldsmit  Jose  Rodriguez  J^hristopher  Moonan  Olave  Rosenberg  Bernard  Mufphy  Charles Sincere  Fred Olson  Stefan  Trzcinski  '  Stavros  Papoutsis  USPHS  HOSPITAL  SAN  FRANCISCO.  CALIF.  John  Asavicuis  Johan  T.  Kismul  .Toseph  Berger  Ben  Pritiken  William  Brown  William  Pussinsky  bUchael  J.  Coffey  Arthur  Scheving  M.  Grochowski  Jr.  Joseph  Neubauer  USPHS  HOSPITAL  ­ SEATTLE,  WASHINGTON  E.  A.  Alnsworth.  Robert  Hauptman  Joseph  Barron  Alfonse  Loguidis  Kenneth  Elvin  Joseph  Prabech  MT.  WILSON  HOSPITAL  MT.  WILSON,  MARYLAND  George  Davis .  George  Richardson  U^PHS  HOSPITAL  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA.  Ronald  Beaton  Rene  A.  LeBlanc  Claude  Blanks  Crawford  Lightsey  TUlman  A.  Byrd  David  McCollum  J.  Campfield,  Jr.  Raymond  McNeely  Vincent  J.  Cali  WUUam  Marjenhoff  Carter  Chambers  Peter Morreale  Earnest  Cochran  William  Nelson  Fess  Crawford  Eddig. Patterson  Eugene  Crowell  Louis  W.  Peed  John  Dooley  Aide  Pontiff  Jr.  Ramon  Ferrers  Wlnford  Powell  Owen  L.  Foster  WilUam  Scarlett  L.  J.  Gardemal  OUver  W.  Trawick  Wayne  Harris  Edward  Warsaw  Frank  James  Howard  Waters  Dewey  B.  Jordan  Harold  Welsh  Edward  Knapp  George  Williams  Leo  H.  Lang  Lewis  WilUamson  LETTERMAN  ARMV HOSP..  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CALIF.  William  H.  Thompson  VA  HOSPITAL  DENVER,  COLORADO  CUfford  C.  Womack  USPHS  HOSPITAL  FT.  WORTH, TEXAS  Lawrence  Anderson  Albert  Ogletres  Benjamin  F.  Deibler Max  Olson  .Tames  Lauer  •   John  C.  Palmer  Woodrow  Meyers  STOCKTON  STATE HOSPIIAl.  ,  STOCKTON,  CALIF.  Dan  M.  Christolos  SAILORS  SNUG  HARBOR  TO  AVOID  DUPLICATION:  If  you  STATEN  ISLAND,  NY  Thomas  Isaksen  • ra  an  .old  lubseribai  and  hava  a  Victor  B.  Cooper  VA  HOSPITAL  changa  of  addrats,  plaasa  giva  your  HOUSTON,  TEXAS  fdrmai  addrass  bafow:  Harry  McCiemon  VA  HOSPITAL  TUCSON,  ARIZ.  Frank  J.  Mackey  TRIBORO  HOSPITAL  JAMAICA,  LI,  NY  James  Russell  •  ••  #  • •  «   •  • •    VA  HOSPITAL  •  ^ ^^KECOUGHTAN,  VA,  Joseph GUI  USPHS  HOSPITAL  NORFOLK,  VA.  C  ; . ... . . . ,  i ...  Francis  Boner  Harold  V.  RUey  SEAFARERS LOG,  675  Fourth  Ave.,  Brookiyn  32, NY  I  would  like  to  receive the  SEAFARERS LOG  — pleose  )ut  my  name on your  mailing  ist.  (Print  Information}  S3':^'  STREET  ADDRESS  CITY  ...ZONE  ...  STATE  . . ; . . ; ; ... . . . . ; . .  ADDRESS  CITY  STATE  T  ZONE.  Dressed For Part  FAtRLAND  (Pan­AHantlc),  Juno  If  —Chairman. M.  Ritehatsoni  Socrotary.  P.  Kostura.  Cooperation  requested  In  keeping  messroom  clean.  Refrain  from  throwing  matches  on  deck  in  laimdry  room.  One  man  missed  ship  In  San  Juan—rejoined  in  Ponce.  Ship's  fund  61.25.  No  beefs.  Suggest  cups  &  glasses  be  returned  to  pantry  and  coffee  urn  be  kept  full  of  water  at  aU  times.  Vote  of  thanks  to  stew­ ard department  for  job  weU  done.  RSAUREGARD  <Pan­Atlantlc),  June  14—Chelrmen,  R.  Davis;  Secretary,  S.  Doyle.  Ship's  fund  $11.  Few  hrs.  OT  disputed.  Chiefmate  desires  job  of  bos'n.  Awnings  on  after  deck.  Chief  cook  to  go  on  and  combine  efforts  with  gaUey  forca  for  better  results.  .  STRIL  ADVOCATt (Isthmian),  June  SlUr  ASG  District  BALTIMORE  .......1216 E.  Baltimore  St  Earl  Sheppard, 'Agent  EAstern  1­490t  BOSTON  376  State  St  G.  Dakin,  Acting  Agent  Richmond  2­014C  HOUSTON  .  .  4S03  Canal  St  R.  MatUtews,  Agent  CApital  3­4089: 3­40ec  LAKE  CHARLES,  La  1419  Ryan  St  Leroy  Clarke,  Agent  HSmlock  6­S74<  MIAMI  744  W.  Flagler  SI  Louis  Neira,  Agent  FRanklin  7­356'.  MOBiLE  '.] South  Lawrenca  St  Cal  Tanner,  Agent  HEmlock  2­175­ NEW  ORLEANS........  623  Bienville  St  Lindsey  WlUiams,  Agent  Tulane  8631  NEW  YORK......675  4Ul  Ave.,  Brooklyr  HYacintta  9­660(  NORFOLK  127­129  Bank  St  J.  BuUdOk,  Agent  ... . MAdlson 7­1083  PHILADELPHIA  ... 337  Market  St  S.  CbirduUo,  Agent  Slafket  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Victor  2­8161  QUEBEC.,:  .«  SaulGau­AUtelot  Quebee  'LAfontaine  3­1569  THOROU).  Ontario,,.,..53 St,  David  St.  CAnal  7­5312  TORONTO.  Ontario  STXKIhg  ft.  E  BMolre  4­871®  ST. JOHN.  NB  ,,..m Frlnca WUUam  St.  OX  2­5431  SEATRAIN  GEORGIA  (Scatrain),  Juna  14—Chairman,  S.  Garcia;  Secre­ tary,  Sir  Charles.  Ship  sailed  short­ handed  from  NY.  Sougeeing  and  painting  of  rooms  to  commence  after  completion  of  aandblasting.  Draws  on  OT  to  be  taken  up.  Store  requlsltioni  open  for  suggestions.  Discussion  on  repair  liita.  To  see  patrolman  re  90%  future  draw  it  lodging  of  sand­ blasting  of  two  days  and  painting  out  foc'sle.OB  sight  lodging.  Ship's  fund  633.10.  Vote  of  thanks  to  steward  de­ partment  for  job  well  done.  PRNNMAR  (Calmer),  Juna  13  —  Chairman, T.  Yeblantky; Secretary,  U.  LA  Barrara.  No  beefs.  New  delegate  elected.  Bequest  fumigation  of  'ship..  Suggest  emptying  pockets  before  using  washing  machine  to  avoid  clog.  Foc'sles need  painting,  deck  &  Engine  depts.  to' cleai^stash  room  A  steward  dept.  to  clean  recreation  room.  Lief  Sveurh,  quartermaster,  makes a natty  appearance as  he stands  at head  of Del  Mar  gangway.  SIU HALL  UIIIEUTORY  elected,  Snggegt  clothes  ba  taken  oCT  line  when dry for  other's use; R«4[iMst,  chief  engineer  see  abodt  stoppM  drain  In  engine  dept.  shower.  Discns­ sion  on  cooked food  left In  Icebox ton  long  for  re­tue­ellminatlon  promised.  Vote  of  thanks  to  retiring  delegate  for  job  well done.  ^  '  FAIRPORT  (Waterman),  June  14—  Chairman,  W.  Brown;  Secretary,  J.  Castrenovar.  Found  shortage  of  mla­ ceilaneouB  items.  Soiled  linen  to  be  returned.  Mattress  check  to  be  made  Jiefora  voyage  la  ended.  AZALBA  CITY  (Pan­Atlantic),  June  21—Chairman,  V.  Oa  Angato;  Sacnt­ tary,  1.  Sllntak.  No  beefs.  Ship's fund  13—Chairman,  J.  Rftbtck;  Secretary,  62.50.  Closers  on  midship  doors  to  tie  J.  Ooude. Suggest  American  money , be  adjusted  or  repaired.  Return  cups  to  issued  in  Ueu  of  travelers  checks.  pantry.  Keep  messhall  and  pantry  Motion  that  seafarers  having  12  years  clean.  scatime  on  SIU  ships  be  eUglbla  for  retirement  whether  disabled  or  not.  BIENVILLI  (Pan­Atlantic),  Juna  21  regardless  of  age.  Motion  that  since  deck  dept. has  to  put  on  foul­weather  —Chairman,  P.  Cathcart; Secretary, C.  gear  when  caUed  to  work  tying  up  o>  Yippee.  Ship's  fund  $54.45.  One  man  such  be  given  notice half  hour  before  missed  ship.  No  beefs;  everything  time  instead  of  usual  15  minutes.  running  smootlily.  Fresh  fruit  to  b#  Motion  that  headquarters  look  Into  checked. Return  cups  to panfry.  Clean  possiblUty  of  aUowing  draws  on  OT  washing  machine  after  using.  Request  money.  door  be  installed in  starboard  passage­ way  so  steward  dept.  can  get  benefit  ST.  NEW YORK  (Scatrain), June 13—  of  exhaust  fan.  Chairman.  R.  LIparl;  Secretary,  V.  CUBORE  (Marvcn),  June  17—Chair­ Cerils.  No  beefs.  New  delegate  elected.  Request  schedule  be  posted  man,  H.  Shepeta; Secretary,  W.  Strick­ re  cleaning  laimdry  room  each  week.  land.  No  beefs.  One  man  hospitalized.  New  delegate  eVected.  Repair  list  to  SUZANNE  (Bull),  Juna  14—Chair­ be  made  up.  man,  E.  Ktagy;  Secretary,  C.  DIvou.  PROOIFCER  (Marina  Carriers),  June  Discussion  re  menus.  No  beefs.  Pas­ sengers  entitled  to  any  food  on  ship.  7—Chairman,  J.  Moloney;  Secretary,  H.  Connell.  Some  OT  disputed.  New  ORION  STAR  (Orion),  June  S—  washing  machine  requested.  Rec.  Chairmen,  C.  Snfllth;  Secretary,  J.  Ro(^  it  passageways  to  be  painted.  Balderston.  Ship  to  load  in  Ras  Tan­ Suggest  messroom and  pantry  be kept  ura  for  Sasebo.  Japan.  Ship's  fund  clean.  S17.54:  One  man  short.  Some  OT  dis­ ALCOA  ROAMBR  (Alcoa),  June  13—  puted.  No  beefs.  Suggest  repair  list  Chairman,  J.  Tilley;  Secretary.  P.  be  made  up.  Mitchell,  Jr.  No  beefs.  One' wiper  OCEAN  JOYCE  (Ocean  Cllppars),  short.'Vote  of  tlunks to  steward dept.  Juna  7—Chairman,  J.  Sfbwart;  Sacre­ for  good  food.  tary  S.  Bfown.  No  beefs.  Ship's  fund  PENN  TRADER  (Penn),  June  14—  $17.68.  .Request  bosun  .  room  be  Chelrmen,  C.  Oamert;  Secretary,  R.  painted  and  deck  room  be  sougeed.  Gralickl.  Some  OT  disputed.  Repair  Repair  list  to  be  rechccked  before  list  made  up.  Showers  to  be  scrapped  arrival at Long  Beach, Cal.  ,  and  cleaned.  Galley  atove  to  be  re­ paired.  Inquire  about  new  fans.  Refer  WANO  JUROR  (Danton),  June  14—  to  patrolman  about  dogging  watches  Chairman,  O.  Orr;  Secratary,  N.  Wro­ lit  engine  dept.  In  port.  ton,  Jr.  Motion  made  to  turn  in  un­ fit  (salty)  wash  water  aubsistance , to  VALIANT  HOPE  (Ocean  Carriers),  patrolman  at  payoff.  No  beefs.'  Few  June  14—Chairman,  J.  Shashan;  Sec­ hours  OT  disputed.  One  minute  sil­ retary,  M.  Rogers.  Repair  list  turned  ence  for  departed  brothers.  In  and  to  be  taken  care  of.  No  beefs.  Request delegate  to secure  each man'g  ALCOA  PIONEER  (Alcoa),  Juna  14  Z  number  A  SS  number  to  be  for­ —Chairman,  C.  Preisnell;  Secretary,  warded  to  NY  records  clerk  for  dueg  E.  Cenoniude,  Repair  lists submitted.  record.  Request  another  toaster—one  No  beefs.  Ship's  fund  t70.  75  hoirns  la  Insufficient  for  breakfast  rusB.  OT disputed.  Request  exterminator  or  ship  fumigation  for  roaches.  Vote  of  VALIANT  PAITH  (Octan  Carrlars),  thanks  to  steward  dept.. / especially  June .7—Chalfnian,  N,  Nsltsn;  Secre­ cooks,  for  job  well done,  z  tary,  S.  Kellna.  insufficient  draws.  HoUon  that  bq.  aee  that  ships  of  this  JEAN  (Eull),  June  IS—Chairman,  C.  company  go  to  sea'  with  adequate  Parker;  Secretary,  R.  Crane.  Repairs  Amount  of  money  to  cover  draws  of  taken  care  of. No  beefs.  New  delegate  voyage.  elected.  Request  warning  before  pas­ sengers  are  brought  below.  Keep  HURRICANE  (Waterman), Juna  laundry  room  clean.  Heads  an4  Chalripan, G.  Mastarion; Secretary,  R.  showers  to  be  locked  In  port.  Sestlons.  New  refrigerator  promlseiT—  old  one  to  be  used  In  galley.  Slop  ANTINOUS  (Waterman),  Juna  7  —  inadequate.  Request  bunks  Chairman,  B.  Porter;  Secretary,  G.  chest  Nolas.  Barcelona  drinking  water  beef  stripped  A  foc'sles  in  order  for  re­ cleared  up.  Member  rejoined  ship.  placements.  Vote  of  thanks for. crew's  Ship's  fund 624.50.  Some  OT  disputed.  cooperatibn  during  voyage.  New  aec­ Or^ man  logged. Repair  list taken  up.  retary­reporter  and  treasurer  elected.  Ship's  fund  613.25.  Few  hrs.  O'T  dis­ Ttu­n  in  aU  soiled  linen.  puted.  Complaint  re  too  much  food  STEEL  RECORDER  (lithmtan),  Juna  being  wasted.  Timer  for  washing  ma­ 1—Chairman,  C.  Scofieid;  Secratary,  chine  to be  purchased.  Vote  of  thanks  E.  Parr.  No  beefs; everything  running  to delegates.  Suggest  new  agitator for  smoothly.  Ship's  ftuid  Sl.t.37—snent  washing  machine.  te  for  library.  New  delegate  elected.  VALLEY  FORGE  (Peninsular  Nay.),  MT.  RAINIER  (Tramp  Ship.),  Juna  May  24—Chairman,  D.  Backrak;  Sac­ 7­T­Chalrmen,  C.  Moere;  Secretary,  R.  ratary, C.  Dyer. Four.men  missed ship  OeVlrgllar.  New  stove  promised  for  in  Singapore.  Ship's  fund  635.20.  Few  next  trip.  Request  cooperation  re  hrs.  OT  disputed.  One  man  missed  keeping  stevedores,  etc.,  from  Inside  ship  in  Longvlew,  Washington.  housing  while  ship  is in  Egypt.  Ship's  fund  63.60.  Four  hours  OT  disputed.  ALCOA  PENNANT  (Alcoa),  Juna  IS  No  bgefs.  Motion  that  Union  pro­ —Chairman,  J.  Bluitt;  Sacratary,  W.  tested  proposed  India  tax  on  Amer­ Cameron.  Ship's fund. 645.50.  New  del­ ican  seaman.  Motion  that  blood  type  egate  elected.  Request  removal  of  be  printed  on  clinic  card.  New  treas­ clothes  from  engine  room  when  dry,  urer  elected.  Cooperation  requested  re  cleaiiliness  of  messroom  &  pantry.  RAGLE  VOYAGER  (United  Mari­ time  Corp.),  May  S—Chairman,  G.  CLAIBORNR  (Waterman),  June  7—  Clarka;­  Secratary,  M.  Tianzay.  New  Chairman, H.  Townsand; Secretary,  C.  delegate  elected.  Request  better  vari­ Turner.  Request  washing  machine.  No  ety  of  meals  A  night  lunch.  Draw  beefs.  Motion  that  new  members show  sheets  to,  be  taken  to  purser.  Men  medical  card  with  shipping  card.  warned  to  smoke  only  in  smoking  Delegate  to make  ships  fund  boost  by  cones.  making  arrival  pool  each  trip.  Juno  7—Chatrmsn,  D.  DIcksrtenr  W. Merss.  AU beefs settled.  INE6  (Eull),  June  7—Chairman,  E.  Sscrstsry,  Request  when  using  washing  O'Reurke;  Secretary,  J.  Bymt.  Com­ machine. caution  Some  OT  disputed;  Safety  plaint  re  na  variety  on  night  limoh  and  salads.  Discussion  're  Article  60  meelhig  tu  be  held  once  a  moSth.  New  safety  representative  eIecte(U  of  agreement "(lO­day  clause).  ^  <  RAPHAEL  8EMMBS  (Pan­Atlantic),  June  |4r­Chalrman.  M.  Mannlns;  Sed­ retery,  H.  Carmlchaal.  .  One  man  missed  ship  in  NO.  Ship's fund  $15.44.  Drews  available  for men  Uvihg  In  NY  area.  No  beefs;  everything  rtimtliig  smoothly.  New  delegate and  treasurer  CHICKASAW  (Waterman),  Juno  31  —Chairman,  T,  HInsen;  Sacratar.y>­6>  Rethtchlld.  New  delegate  elected.  No  beefs.  Slop  chest  to  be  checked  for  quaUty  at  arrival  In US.  port. Vota of  thanka  to  steward  dept.  for  Job  ifeU  done,  .,  • .i­iiXi  �• • .>v^.^• ^.• v­>.^• ,.^• ;­V'  :.  Pace Thlrfees  SEAFARERS  LOG  Rover  Cruise  Beat  'Em  All  Winners of  Steel  Rover  sfiipbosrcl  drawing were  (I to  r) Seafarers  Enos  E.  Ott,  AB;  Audrey  A. Felts,  oiler,  and  Rudolph  Cefaratti,  FWT.  Tape  recorder  was  top  award.  lOG­A­RHYTHM:  Knowing Each Other  I  By W.  Barron  J/  tre  kJictc  each other  better.  We  would  praise  where  we  now  blame.  We  would  know  each  bears  his  burden.  Each  wears  some  hidden  cross  of  shame­ If  we  knew  each other  better  You,  I, and  all  the  rest.  Seeing  down  beneath  the  surface.  Of  the  sorrows all unguested.  ~  would  quit  our  cold  complaining.  And  a hand  of  trust  extend,  If  we  knew each other  better.  We could  count  each  one  our  friend.  We  can  know  each  other  better  If  we  take  the  time  to  try.  Little  deeds  0/  loving  kindness,  Makes  a  better  by  and  by.  ­  :  Just  a  look  0/  understanding  Brings  a  touch  to  all mankind.  We'  con  know  each  other  better,  .  For  by  seeking,  ye  will  find.  Backs Time Limit  On SIU Skipping  to the Editor:  I've, been In drydock for  quite  a  Spell,  both  at  Staten  Island  and  another , repair  yard,:  and  would  like  to  express  sincere  appreciation  to  our  Welfare  Services  Department  for  its  speedy and adequate  assistance,  ahd  to our  hospital  representa­ tives  who  always  help  to  cheer  a guy along.  I've  received  each  issue  of  the  LOG  and  was  interested  in  the  members'  response  to  the  time­limit  shipping  suggestion.  There  were  some  swell  letters  both  pro  and  con,  such  as  the  opinions  of  Brothers  Ddaney,  Smolensky  anci  Clarence  Cou­ sins;  who  addeif a  touch  of  wit  and humor  to his practical opin­ ions.  Answers  Critic  I  was  much  interested  in  a  letter  on  the­subject  sent  in by  Brother  Melendez.  With  due  respects to  this brother,  I would  like to answer some of  the state­ ments in  this letter.  The  indplication  of  this  letter  seems  to  be  thef  all  men  who  do  not  stay  put  pn  a  ship  are  foul­balls  and  performers,  aqd  that the  only  reliable  and  com­ petent  seamen  are  those  who  homestead.  i  I would like  to remind  Bfoth­ ,gr Melendez that  the  great  ma­ jority of  our members are  those  malm dne  or  two trl^a  aiid  'then  get  off  for  a­spell  shore­ side with  their friends and faim­ ilies.  After  a  well­earned  rest,  they  make  another  trip  or  two.  Many  of  these  men  have  been  doing  this  for years—and  these  men  are fine,  capable,  and  ef­ ficient seamen, the  backbone  of  bur Union.  Brother  Me^dez  doesn't  realize  that  there are  Very  few  performers among our members  these  days.  Brother  Melendez  also  states  that he  has  a  home  that is  paid  Men To  The  Editor  All  letters  to  the  editor  for  publication  in  the  SEAFAR­ ERS  LOG  must  be  signed  by  the  writer.  Names  will  be  withheld  upon  request.  for,  a  wife,  and. a  car,  1  give  him  full  credit  for  this.  But  many one­two. trippera  have  the  same things.  .  I'd  also  like  to echo  the  sen­ timents  of  Brother  Smolenski,  who says  he  witnessed very  few  foul­ups  under  the  time­limit  shipping  clause  of  the  SUP.  I do believe a time­limit ship­ ping rule  would mike for i: bet­ ter  job  turnover  and  a  fairer  • hake for  all  hMds.  It  has  worked  out  well  in  Other  unions and  shduld. do the  eaiM  hej^e,  •   Art  LOmaa  '  The Steel  Rover  can hardly  be classified  as a "cruise  ship" but  the selection  of  passen»  gers  on ihe  last  voyage  made  life  more  interesting  for  all  hands,  Seafarer  A1  Ridings,  chief steward, reports.  On her  eastbound round­the­world  trip,  which  headed  out  of  New  York  February  8,  Ridings  re­"  ports, "my  life was 'enriched'  by  being  asked  to  idee  care  of  a  Frencli  poodle  named  Ba­Ba who  belonged to a  passenger  who  was  to  Join  the  vessel  three  weeks later Ih  San  Frandsco."  Before  long,'Ba­Ba  became  one  of  the  gang;  except  that  he  re­ quired  a  wee  bit  more  attention,  such  as  getting  an  occasional  scrubbing dp^.  "One  of  Ba­Ba's  amusing  diver­ sions  was  to race  goeney  birds  up  and  down  the  deck  but  try  as  he  would, he  could  never get  close  to  one.  "During  the  trip  between  New  York  and  San  Francisco,  he  slept  under  the  desk  in  my  cabin  and,  Isthmian commissionary  superintendent Ted Yoelter (right) presides  being  a  good  watchdog,  he  would  at farewell party for passengers.  bark  furiously  whenever  anyone  walked  past and  the  curtain  at my  were  going on  the 4­8  watch in the  Wharf  ... so  I  was  determined  I  door  moved.  I  suspected  that  one  morning  would  move  the  curtain  would  show  them  I  really  was  a  or  two  of  the  ship's  officers  who  . . . Just  to test Ba­Ba's  reaction—  fisherman.  But  try  as  I  might,  I  could  not  catch  anything  longer  and mine."  Upon  hitting  'Frisco,'  the  ship's  than  five  inches."  passenger list  became considerably  Aside from  the fish, the  dog  and  more diversified,  including a jovial  the  conversation  there  was  a  ship­ dirt farmer  from  Idaho,  a Chinese  board  raffle  involving  a  tape  re­ Indonesian  student  who  had  Just  corder  and  a  transistor radio.  The  graduated  from  the  University  of  prizes  were  carried  off  by  threo  Oregon  and  a  British  consul  and  crewmembers  in  defiance  of  the  his  family,  which  consisted  of  an  best  tradition  of  cruise  directors.  American  wife—from Seattle—and  With  the  Rover  hitting  such  ex­ six­year­old  Nancy  Anne  who  soon  otic  spots as  Manila, Saigon,  Khosl  became  the  "Queen  of  the  Steel  Chang  (well,  almost  exotic),  Bang­ Hover."  kok,  Surabaya,  Djakarta,  Fort  "We  were  later  Joined  by  a  re­ Swettenham,  Belawan  Deli  and  tired lumber mill  manager and  his  Singapore,  sometimes  it  was  touch  wife,  and  the  wife  of  an  educa­ and  go  as  to  making  the  sailing  tional  officer  attached  to  the  US  board  time  for "'both  passengers  Navy,"  enough  diversity  to  pass  and crew.  The passengers  also got  the  time  pleasantly,  even'on  the  an insight  into the  loading and  un­ long transpacific  haul.  loading  of  ships,  particularly  in  His  only  disappointment  in  the  one  or  two  ports  where  the  steve­ trip.  Ridings  said,  came  when  "I  dores  brought  their  own  cook  and  showed  them  a  26­pound  salmon  I  cooking  pot  on  board.  "In  fact,"  Steward  A!  Ridings  gives  had  caught  in  San  Francisco  Bay.  he  concluded,  "taking  everything  Ba­Ba,  the  poodle,  his  Satur­ 1  heard  them  making  snide  re­ into  consideration,  everyone  day night  special in  the laun­ marks about the  ship being docked  agreed  a  great  time  was  had  by  conveniently  close  to  Fisherman's  all."  dry room.  Union Fiiieci Need  In His Absence  To the  Editor:  1 would like to take  this time  to express my  sincere thanks  to  .  the  SIU  Welfare  Department,  especially to. the  New York  rep­ resentative,  E.  B.  McAuley,  for  his  cooperation  with  my  cousin  and  his  wife  when  my  mother  was  sick.  My  mother  had  to  go  to  the  hospital  for  a  very  se­ rious  opera­ tion,  and  then  had to  go back  again  with  double  pneu­ monia.  At this  time  I  was  Hartman  aboard  the  Robin  Sherwood  down  in  South  Africa  and  could  not  be  of  any assistance.  However I am  back home now  with my mother  and am  glad to  report  she  is  improving  as  well  as  can"  be  expected.  Once  again,  I  wish  to  express  my  thanks for  the  Union's  and  Mc­ Auley's aid and  assistance.  John  Hartman  Seamen Of '20's  Asked To Write  To  the  Editor:  Back  in  the  mid­tWbnties,  I  sailed  for  aeveral  years  in  the  blac.k  gang  on  the  ships. of  tho  South. Atlantic  Steamship  Gom­ pauy,  but of  Savannah,. Georgia,  Some  of  the  ships  I  sailed  on  for  this  company  were  the  Tulsa,  Coldwater,  Shickshinny  and the  Liberty Glo.  The  ports  we  generally  made  were  LiveriK»ol,  Glasgow,  An­ twerp,  Rotterdam,  Manchester  and  Hamburg.  Shipping  got  so  bad  during  the  late  twenties  that 1 had to get a  shoreside  job  and never  returned  to the  mer­ chant  marine,  although  I  did  several  years  in  the  Navy  dur­ ing  the  war,  but  did  not  get  to  Europe.  I  often  wonder  if  there  are  any  of  the  oldtimers  who  re­ member  Mrs.  Fisher*of  the  American  Seamen's  "YMCA  in  Liverpool.  I  would  also  like  to  know  if  the  following  places  still  exist:  The  American  Bar  near  the  Adelphi  Hotel,  and  Quinn's Place  in  Liverpool;  the  Shiedamshledyke  in  Rotterdam;  the Globe, the  Coney island and  the  Metropole  Cafe  on  Schep­ per Street  in  Antwerp.  If  there  is  a  Seafarer  who  would  care  to  bring  me  up  to  date  on  these  ports  and  the  above  places,  I  certainly  will  appreciate the favor  very much.  I  am  retiring  from  the  US  Civil Service  in 1860 and  I have  been  considering  sailing  as  a  passenger  oh  an  American  freighter  to  these  ports  to  see  the  changes  in  seagoing  life  since  my  time.  I  very  often  obtain  a  copy  of  the  SEA­ FARERS  LOG  and  enjoy  read­ ing  it  very  much.  I  cain  be  reached  at  1449  Boulevard,  SE,  AUantalS.Ga.  I  ^  Riehard  Lindsle^  I  t  i;i  Wife, Baby Fine;  Cites Union Aid  To  the  Editor:  I  would  like  to  thank  every­ one  concerned  for  the  kindness  and financial  help  given  to  me  during  my  wife's  recent  illness.  I  would  also  like  to  compli­ ment  the  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan  for  the  speedy,  efficient  manner  in  which  it  processed  the claims for  hospital  and doc­ tor  bills.  1  especially  would  like  to  thank  Mrs.  Brown  and  the  en­ tire  staff  and  officials  in  New  Orleans  for  helping  me  get  blood  donations  when  1  needed  them  so  badly.  My  wife  is  recovering  nicely  from her  operation and  my new  baby  is a  picture  of  health.  1  have  been  a  Seafarer  for  most  of  my  life,  but  this  kind  of  assistance  is  something  new  to  me.  It  makes  me  proud  just  to be  even  a  small  part  of  this  wonderful  organization.  Samuel  A. Bailey  i 4.  t  Skipper Thanics  Chiiore Crew  To the Editbr:  I  Wish  to  express  my  sincere  thanks and  deepest appi­eclaiion  to the  officers  and  crew  of  the  SS Chiiore for the  kindness and  'sympathy  shown  me  during  my  recent  bereavement,  the  loss  of  my  beloved  father,  who  passed  away  on  June  8,  1959.  Victor E. Raymond  Master, SS Chiiore  • ^1  ­'i I  �Fair*  Fenrfeen  TANKER PLAYS IT SAFE  If  it's  up to  the ofticers  and crew  aboard,  the  new  supertanker  Eagle  Voyager  should  turn out to be one  of  the safest ships afloat,  judging  from  the  minutes  of  the last  shipboard  safety  meeting  on  June  5.  It's  apparent  that  all  hands  are  approaching  the safety  prob­ lem  with  a  ^ood  deal  of  con­"*  there  was  some  doubt  about  the  were not long enough  to reach  into  structive  thought  and  sev­ availability  of  this  paint.  Gay  pro­ the  further  corners  of  the  tanks.  eral  valuable  suggestions  are  posed  that  as  a  substitute  sand  be  The  purser,  P.  L.  Rosecrans,  • rising out  of  the  safety  meetings.  scattered  in  the  fresh  paint  before  offered to  give a  series  of  lectures  Attending  the  June  5  meeting,  it  dried.  and  demonstrations  on  the  three  the ship reports, were  W. E.  Morse,  B.  R.  Pope,  the  deck  delegate,  methods  of  artificial  respiration.  chief  steward;  C.  B.  Wiggins,  proposed  that  each  department  Turning  to  engine  department  bosun,  and  H.  E.  Skipper,  chief  should have  a safety representative  safety,  the  pumpman  proposed  in­ pumpman,  as  top­rated  men  in  to  whom  crewmembers  could  re­ stallation  of  a  red  light  on  top  of  their respective  departments; three  port  on  safety  hazards  and  imsafe  the  pumproom  so  that  other  crew­ 'delegates  including  D.  C.  Gay,  B.  practices so that quick  action could  members  would  be  aware  of  the  R. Pope and  A. C. Long, along  with  be  gotten  on  such  hazards  in  be­ fact  that  somebody  was  in  the  the  chief  mate  and  third  mate,  1st  tween  meetings.  room  and  would  investigate  to see  assistant  engineer  and  the  ship's  After some  discussion on  how  to  if  all  was  well  in  the  event  he  purser.  The  meeting  was  chaired  keep  the  foc'sles  and  crew  pro­ stayed  in  there  longer  than  ex­ by the third mate, B. B. Abramoski.  tected  during  loading  or  disciiarg­ acted.  The  1st  assistant,  R.  D.  In­the  deck  department,  Wig­ ing  of  dangerous  cargo,  it  was  Huebener,  agreed  to  act  on  this  gins  proposed  the  use  of  non­skid  agreed  that  warning  signs  be~  matter promptly.  paint  on  all  outside  decks.  Since  posted  on  the  .fireproof  doors  Long,  the  engine  delegate,  re­ the  ship  is  running  foreign  and  instructing  everyone  to keep  them  ported  it  was  difficult  to  read  the  closed  at  such  times.  gauges  in  the  potable  water  tanks  The  bosun  then  proposed  that  a  and  asked  that  the  gauges  be  re­ lifejacket  be  kept  at  the  bow  for  located  or  gratings  placed  so  that  the lookout  and  E.  J. Demetro,  the  men  would  not  have  to  get  into  chief  mate,  promptly  ordered  it  awkward  or  dangerous  positions to  placed there.  read  them.  This  too  was  acted  on.  A note  in a  bottle tossed  into the  A  proposal  by  the  pumpman  to  The  chief  steward  then  called  sea  a  couple  of  hours  out  of  Rio  lengthen  the  hose  on the  fresh air  attention  to  the  need  for  holders  De  Janeiro  brought  a  reply  from  mask was  also acted upon,  with the  on the  percolators to prevent  their  a  seven­year­old  Miami  grade  chief  mate  reporting  he  had  addi­ spilling  In  the  event  the  vessel  school  student  about  two  months  tional  hose  line  on  order.  The  rolled  and  it  was  agreed  to  install  later.  Seafarer  William  Allen  present  hoses,  it  was  explained,  such a  device as  soon as  possible.  wrote.  The  note,  which  requested  the  finder to contact Allen,  was thrown  over  the  side  of  the  Del  Santos  around  March  29,  when  the  ship  was  only  four  hours  out  of  Rio,  Allen  said.  On  May  29,  two  months  to  the  day, he received a carefully printed  letter  from  seven­year­did  Rusty  Fifer,  of  Miami,  Florida,  who  wrote  that he found  the bottle  one  Sunday  while  looking for  seashells  in  Biscayne  Bay.  "When  we  were  looking  for  shells," Rusty wrote,  "I found  your  bottle stuck  in  a  big bunch  of  sea­ weed.  As  your note  requested  this  is to  let  you  know  it  was  found  in  Biscayne  Bay  on  May  24,  J959  at  11  AM."  Even A Bottle  Picks  Miami  Ranger Galley Gain's Happy  Pick Up 'Shot'  Card At Payoff  Seafarers  who nave  taken  the  series  of  inoculations  required  for  certain  foreign  voyages  are  reminded  to  be  sure  to  pick  up  their  inoculation cards  from  the  captain  or  the  purser when  they  pay  off  at  the  end  of  a  voyage.  The  card should  be  picked up  by the Seafarer and  held so  that  it  can  be  presented  when  sign­ ing  on  for another voyage where  the  "shots"  are  required.  The  inoculation  card  is  your  only  proof  of  having  taken  the  re­ quired  shots.  Those  men  who forget  to pick  up  their  inoculation  card  when  they  pay  oft  may find  that  they  are  required  to  take  all  the  "shots"  again  when  they  want  to sign  on  tor another  such voy­ age.  mim  SBAFAttERS  LOG  Top  photo  showsTlalph,  tho  second  cook,  and  Crabtree,  galley pantryman,  at work  on  the  Alcoa  Ranger.  Looks  like  they are  turning  out  some  sunnysides  for  breakfast.  At  left, Eddy,  the  crew  messman,  serves  himself  some  chow.  The  Ranger  is  one  of  the  Alcoa ships  which wen  itself  a  500­day safety award.  Photos  wisre  taken by Seafarer  Leroy  Rinker.  what  ho  had  done, fie:mxut  Don't Limit Right  have  thought  that  over  for  he  To Stay On Job  did not  make the  motion.  To the Editon  This  is  in  reference  to  the  niunerous comments on the one­ year  rulings  which  I  have  seen  in  the  LOG.  I  feel  that  it  is  time  I get my  say  in  on this  is­ sue.  Personally  I  feel  we  do  not  need such  a ruling  in  an organ­ ization  as  ours.  First  of  all  I  do  not  know  of  any  company,  corporation  or  industry  or  any  labor  organization  that  advo­ I  presume  this  one­year  rul­ ing  sounds  good  to  fellows  that  are not  riding ships that  lay up  fairly  often  such  as  the  Ore  ships,  Calmar,  and  some  of  the  Greek­operated  vessels  that  make  one  trip  and  then lay  the  crew  off.  I  say  let  us  work  as  long  as  we  are  able.  In  closing on this  beef, let  me say,  don't advocate  the one year rule  so  long  as. we  continue  to  ship  "C"  cards  to  our hard­won  SIU  jobs.  James  C.  Barnetto  letters To  The  Editor  Hospital^ Blood  Bank Saved Him  All  letters  to  the'editor  jor  publication  in  the  SEAFAR­ ERS  LOG  must  be  signed  by  the  writer.  Names  will  be  withheld  upon  request.  To the  Editor:  Last March I  had to  be rushed  to the hospital for. an emergency  operation,  but  thanks  to  the  outstanding  care  I  received  at  the  Lutheran Medical Center in  Brooklyn,  I'm  now able  to  ship  out  again.  For  a  while  it  was  touch  and  go  as  to  whether  I  would survive  the night,'but the  skill  of  the  doctor  and  the  six  pints  of  blood  I  got  from  the  SIU  Blood  Bank  made  the  dif­ ference.  As  soon  as  I  came  into  the  emergency  ward,  which  was  three  o'clock  in  the  morning,  the  hospital  promptly  notified  the  Union as  weU  as my  family.  The  doctor  had  been  on  duty  all  night  but  despite  this  he  spent  six  hours  working  on  me  in  the  operating  room.  Mean­ while  the  Union  made  arrange­ ments for  all  the  blood  I  would  need.  As  a  result,  I  was  able  to  pull  through.  I  recently  re­ ceived my fit  for duty  slip after  recuperating  at  the  Staten  Island PHS  hospital.  I've  donated  blood  myself  in  the  past  without  ever  realizing  that  I  would  some  day  have  to  call  on  the  blood  bank  to  help  save  my  own  life.  I  certainly  want  to  thank  all  of  the  Sea­ farers  whose  donations  to  the  Blood  Bank  make  it  possible  for  me  and  others  to  get  the  help  needed  in  an  emergency.'  Al  Yarborough  cates  the  limit  on  any  working  person's  inalienable,  right  to  work  as  long  as  they  are  competent,  willing and  able  to  per­ form  their  precribed  du­ ties.  I  feel  that  working to­ ward becoming  Barnette  a  full­fledged  member  in  this  organization  was  to  gain  job  seniority, along  with  the  other  things  that  this  organization  has  gained  for  us,  and  I  don't  want  to  see  the  right  to  work  be  taken ­  away  from any  member  so long  as he  is  in  accord  with  all  of  the  policies  laid  out  by  this  Union.  To  better  express  my  point  I  Would  like  to  tell  you  of  a"  brother  who  advocated  the  one­ year rule.  This man  was  regis­ tered  in  Baltimore,  Group  1,  and  always  sailed  as  an  elec­ trician.  A  job  came  in  for  an  electrician on  a  Waterman  ship,  but  he  did not  take  it.  His. ex­ cuse was that there  was no over­ Unable To Work,  time in it.  A  day  or so later  a  job  came  Benefit Aids  in for an  electrician on  an  Isth­ To  the  Editor:  mian  vessel  which  lie  did  not  I  would  like  to  extend  my  take  because  it's  too  hot  in  the  deepest  thanks  for  the  $4,000  Persian ­ Gulf.  In  that  case  a  welfare  benefit  I received  upon  "B" card  got  the  job.  the  death  of  Clarence  L.  Gra­ The  same  man,  rather  than  ham.  This  money  was  really  a  life­ take  a fireman  or  oiler  job,,  which he could have had  at that  saver  for  me,  as  I  didn't  know  time, re­registered  and  went  to  which  way  to  turn.  If  I had  my  the  bottom  of  the  list  for  what  health  and  strength,  I  could  I  felt  was  going  to  be  a  long  earn  some  money.  But  I  have  wait  because he  was so  choosey.  arthritis  quite  badly  at  times.  I  am  sure  that  the  Seafarers  Yet  he  told  me  that  he  was  going to hit the deck  at the  next  Welfare  Plan  has  helped  many  meeting  in  support  of  a  time  others the  same as  it has helped  limit  on  ships.  I  told  him  I  me.  I  thank  God  for  the  Wel­ felt  sorry  but,  to  advocate  a  fare  Plan  and  the  SIU  for  the  rule  such  as  this,  I  would  have  care  it  gives  its  members  and  to  oppose  him  and  explain  to  their  dependents.  Viola  May  Graham  the  rest  of  the  membership  �• • '411  V • ' 1­1  Pare nftcM  SEAFARERS  LOG  4|iD^ |. I>»  Problems  MouthTo­Moutfi Method  Held Dost Respiration Aid  following men  are  urged  to  Charles  Reemzak  contact  Jack  Lynch  at  Room  201,  An important letter from  Marion  SUP. Headqnartera,  4S0  Harrison  Lavine  is  being  held  for  you  in  After  many years of  testing different methods of  artificial  St.,  San  Francisco,  for  income  tax  the Sru  headquarters  mailroom  in  respiration^  the  National  Academy  of  Sciences  has  decided  refund  checks:  Theodoratus  Cala­ Brooklyn.  that the simple mouth­to­mouth method is the most  practical  pothakos,  Arthur  Craig,  Jr.,  John  X  X  X  method  for  emergency  ven­ •   Doyle, Tom Evans, Steve  Krkovich,  Ruby  Maples  tilation  of  an  Individual  of  should  be  lying  down  with  head  George Lichtenberger, Milford Mc­ any age.  This is particularly  tilted  backwards  and  the  lower  Donald,  Angelo  Meglio,  Finn  Floyd Williams requests that  you  get  in  touch  with  him  as  soon  as  true,  the  group  said,  where  there  jaw pulled  down.  Food  particles or  Ostergaard, Leo  Rondario, William  possible.  His  address  is  1170  Un­ is  no  oxygen  equipment  available  other  obstructions  should  be  re­ Watson  and  Ding Hai  Woo.  ion  Ave.,  Memphis,  Tenn.,  phone  or  assistance from  another  indi­ moved,  by  blows  between  the  shoulder blades If  necessary.  BR  6­1768.  viduaL  The  following  ex­crewm^bers  Mbuth­to­mouth  artificial  res­ The  biggest  advantage  of  the  of  the  Ariekaree  or  the  Stony  piration,  they  said,  "has  ttic  ad­ mduth­to­month  method  is  that  it  Point  who  have  money  coming  to  vantage  of  providing  pressure  to  is  far  less  tiring  than  the  back  them  £rom  their  wages  are  urged  inflate  the  victim's  lungs  immedi­ pressure system,  an important  con­ Tiiomas  Joseph  RoHcs,  to  contact  Bfiller  &  Seeger,  26  ately  and  allowing  the  rescuer  to  sideration  when  artifical  respira­ months,  looks  a  mite  unde­ Court  St.,  Brooklyn:  Uonel  Chap­ tion has to  be  kept  up  for  periods  cided  about  a  sea  career  gain  soma  .information  on  the  of  man,  Francis  Dowd,  Eusebio  Rod­ an hour  or more.  pressure,  volume  and  duration  of  right  now,  though  time  will  riguez,  S.  Shulmin,  Alexander  The  National  Academy  indicated  each  blowing  effort"  PeffanU  and  Ignatius  Torre.  tell.  Dad  Wiiliam  R,  Parks,  For  adult  respiration,  the  group  that  it  could  not  recommend  any  WASHINGTON  —  Five  more  wiper,  of  Springfield,  Mass.,  ^  ^  %  recommends  12  deep  breaths  per  single  manual  method  as  better  In  ships  have  been  returned  to  the  Andy  Carvalbo  fust  got  off  the  Seatrain  Sa­ minute;  for  children,  about  20  all  circumstances,  although  the  Please  get  in  touch  with  your  American­flag from foreign registry  vannah  to  visit  mom, Thomas  shallow  breaths  per  minute,  allow­ American  Red  Cross  currently  fa­ in  May,  the  Maritime  Administra­ cousin  Thomas  Pemandez  at  59  vors the back  pressure arm­lift.  In  Joseph and  William III,  who's  ing  for  smaller  lung  capacity.  tion reports,  as owners  of  Libertys  West  90th  St.,  NY,  NY.  that  system,  the  operator  kneels  For  best  results,  the  victim  3 now.  and  trictorys  hope  to  get  a  piece  ^  X.  facing  the  victim  astride  the  vic­ of  agricultural  surplus * export  Miehael  Traskas  tim's  head,  presses  down  on  tho  You  are  urged  to  contact  Mae  cargoes.  .  ribs and  then  slides his  hands  for­ Stepson  at  1126  Hunter  St.,  Laxe  The five ships were  the Sealady,  ward  against the  upper arms,  pull­ Julia,  Penn  Vanguard,  Qulfwater  Charles,  LA.  ing  them  upward  and  outward.  and  Galloway.  However,  the  re­ XXX  Timothy  McCarthy  turns  were  less  than  ships  going  Important  that  you  contact  your  on  idle  status,  with  the result that  All  of  the  follouHng  SIU  families  have  received  a  $200  matemity  • daughter  Ann  at  48  Crowley­ the  active  ocean­going  privately­ Rogers  Way,  South  Boston,  Mass.  owned fleet was down to 947 vessels  benefit  plus  a $25  bond  from  the  Union  in  the  boby's  name:  on June 1,'a  net loss of  three ships  Louis  AUen  Buterakos,  born  Joyce Ann  Machlinski, bora  May  XXX  John  Ward  during  the  month.  April  27,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  10,1959, to Seafarer and  Mrs. Rob­ You  are  urged  to  get  In  touch  Laid­up  ships  included  20  dry  Mrs.  Thomas  Butmrakos,  Win­ ert  Machlinski,  Baltimore,  Md.  with  your  mother­in­law.  She  is  cargo  vessels  and  49  tankers,  re­ chester,  Va.  XXX  taking  care  of  your  children  while  flecting the  world­wide  surplus  of  Carter  V.  Myers,  bora  April  13,  MONTREAL—In  operation  for  XXX  your wife  is sick.  i  tanker  tonnage.  Catherine  Castro,  bom  May  26,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Carter  two months,  the St.  Lawrence Sea­ way  received  its formal  dedication  1959, to Seafarer  and Mrs,  Arthuro  Myers,  Lynnfield,  Mass.  at  St.  Lambert  Locks  near  here  X  ,  X  X  Castro,  Houston,  Texas.  Dana  Frances  Reynolds,  bora  from  President  D^^ght  D.  Eisen­ XXX  March  30,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  hower  and  Queen  Elizabeth  II  of  Adrian  Landa,  born  April  30,  Mrs.  William  H.  Reynolds,  Win­ the  British  Commonwealth.  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Carlos  chester,  After  the  speechmaking  and  the  Vs.  L.  Landa,  Dallas,  Texas.  dedication  ceremonies,  the  yacht  •   .X  X  X  XXX  Arthur  Rand  Slade,  born  April  Uritannia  carrying  the  Queen  and  Robin  Marie  Leavey,  born  Feb­ 29,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  her  party,  plus  the  President,  ruary  13,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Bobby  M.  Slade, Baton  Rouge,  La.  transited. the  first  four  locks.  The  Mrs.  Henry  P.  Leavey,  Brooklyn,  Britannia  then  continued  on  with  fr­  t  X  NY.  Paul  David  Stevens,  bora  April  the  Queen  aboard  en­route  to  4"  •  4"  4  7,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Chicago  and  eventually  to  Lake  Joseph  Kurt  Jupitz,  bora  April  Thomas  H..  Stevens,  Mobile,  Ala.  Superior.  21, 1959.  to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl  Meanwhile,  the  US  Navy  sent •   X  X  X  Jupitz,  Baltimore,  Md.  flotilla of  Navy  ships,  28  in  all,  to  David  William  Wennberg,  bora  TO SHIPS  IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN  May  2,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  make  calls  at  various  Lakes  ports  X  4>  4»  AND  SOUTH  AMERICAN  WATERS  Mark  McCain^ born  May  6,  1959,  William  H.  Wennberg,  Duluth,  as  part  of  the  Seaway  celebration.  ­ The  first  figures  compiled  by  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Julius  Mc­ Minn.  the  Seaway  Authority  showed  that  Cain,  Lake  Charles,  La­ XXX  YV  Philip  Brace  PhiUii^.  bora  2V4  million  tons  of  cargo  were  March  22,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  carried  djjring  the  month  of  May,  Mrs.  George  Phillips,  Oxley,  Ark.  approximately  1^  times  tho  amount  carried  last  year  when the  EVRY  SUNDAY.  1620  GMT  (11:20  EST  Sunday)  XXX  old  14­foot  canals  we^e  in  opera­ David  Neat  Gaskfll,  born  Janu­ WFK­39, 19850  KCs  Ships  in  Caribbean,  East  Coast  tion.  ary  4,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  of  South  America,  South  Atlan­ The  Seaway  operation  is  being  Floyd  Gaskill,  Sea  Level,  NC.  tic  and  East  Coast  of  United  hampered  by  shallow  drafts  in  States.  X  X  X  many  ports,  lack  of  docking  facili­ Darleen  L.  Bent^  bora  April  1,  ties and  WFL­65,  15860  KCs  Ships in  Gulf  of  Mexico, Carib­ jams at  the  locks.  bean,  West  Coast  of  South  ARLINGTON,  VA.—A persistent  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Henry  America,  West  Coast  of  Mexico  Army  private  was  so  confident  of  G. Bents,  Brooklyn,  NY.  and  US  East  Coast.  XXX  his  potato  peeling  style  that  he  took  his  case  to  a  court­martial—  Nelson Blaba, born May 21,1959,  WFK­95, 15700  KCs  Ships  in  Mediterranean  area.  and  was  vindicated.  In  fact,  the  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Edward  North  Atlantic,  European  and  US  East  Coast.  court found that not  only was  PFC  Blaha, Jackson  Heights. U, NY.  XXX  Andrew God  Jr., not guilty of  will­ Charleen  and  Marie  Brezler,  fully  destroying  Government  pro­ perty,  but  he  shaved  potatoes  born May  4,  1959,  to Seafarer and  Mrs.  Charles  Brezler,  Baltimore,  even  closer  than  his  superiors.  Meanwhile,  MTD  'Round­The­World  Tho  death of  the  following  Sea­ The  private  had  been  charged  Md.  farer  has  been  reported  to  the  tireless Broadcasts Continue .  ..    XXX  3y  his  company  commander  with  failing  to heed  Army  directives  as  John  Bernardes  Ferreira,  born  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan  and  the  Every  Sunday, 1915  GMT  (2:15 PM  EST  Sunday)  to  the  proper  method  to  peel  po­ June  1,  1959, to Seafarer and  Mrs.  SIU  death  benefit  is  being  paid  to  hit  beneficiary:  WCO­13020  KCs  tatoes. .  Rather  than  accept  com­ Antonio  Ferreira,  Flusblng  LI.  Europe  and  North  America  X  X  ­  X  pany  punishment  of  two  hours  a  Chatles  Nicholson,  58:  An  acci­ day  of. faa^ labor  for  14  days  as  Vlekl Elaine  Harfllne, born  June  dent  proved  fatal  to  Brother  Ni­ f'T  WCO­16908.8  KCs  did  an  associate.  Private  God  4,1959, to Seafarer and Afrs. Lloyd  East  Coast  South  America  cholson  In  New  elected to take  the matter to court.  Hartline,  Dallas,  Texas.  Orleans.  He died  WCO­22407  KCs  ,  XXX  A  pan  of  potato  peelings  col­ in  Charity  Hds­ West Coast  South  America  lected  from  a  month  of  God's  Miebael  J<diB  Hennlng,  born  pital  in  New  Or­ Every  Monday,  0315  GMT  kitchen  efforts  was  Introduced  by  May  9,  1959,  to Seafarer  and  Mrs.  leans,  La.,  on  (10:15  PM  EST Sundav)  the  prosecution  Id  prove  God's  Cyril  Hennlng,  Gretna,  La.  March 3.  He was  XXX  wastefulness^  For  the  defense,  a  a  member  of  tho  WMM  25­15607  KCs  Janet  Ellen  Hlgglns.  bora  May  Union since 1942,  jness  sergeant  testified  that,  con­ Australia  sailing  in  tho  sidering  the  fact that  God  was  us­ 29, 1959,  to Seafarer and Mrs. John  WMM  81­11037.5  deck  department.  ing  a. knife  rather  than  a  potato  F.  Hlggins,  Stoneham,  Mass.  Northwest  Pacific  His  mother,  Mrs.  peeler,  he had  done" a­more  than  4.  X  X  adequate.^ job.V  When  samples  of  Sara  Rodrigues,  b<Mtn  Maf  11,  Emiyl  Nicholson,  of  Collingswood,  both  wisre  put  on,the scales,  God's  1959,  to Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Aiigusr  NJ,  survives  him.  Burial  was \jh  weighed'  lesx.:'  •  •   tin  Rodriguez,  New  York  City.  >  Harleigh. Cometfry,' ChmdeOi  NJ.  "M  • yl  I  ­  i: I  5 More  Ships  Return To US  SIU  BABY  ABRIVALS  Seaway  Is  Christened  EVERY  I  SUNDAY  I DIRECT  VOICE  I BROADCAST  I  I  I  • "K­ MTD  "THE VOICE OF THE  Army  Worry:  Potato Peels  'v  MARtTIME TRilDIES DEPARTMENT  iiwnroitr  • vtf  �5,  •  V  •  Vol.  XXi  No.  14  SEAFARERS  •  OFFICIAL  ORGAN  OF  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  U N IO N  • A   T L A NT 10  AND  GUXF  DISTRICT  •  AFL­CfO  •   Valchem, Rosa  Deck Officers  Facing Charges  But I  Line Tackies  A Monster  Following  up  its  action  in  suspending  the  license  of  the  captain of  the Constitution for one yjear, the Coast Guard has  filed almost  identical charges  against  both captains  and  both  ^  ^  second  mates  of  the  cruise  ship  Santa  Rosa  and  the  badly  damaged  that  tha  vessel  is  tanker Valchem.  The. officers  not  being  repaired.  of  the  two  vessels,  which  collided  The  negligence  charges  will  be  off  the  Jersey  coast  on  March  26  heard  at  the  end  of  July  at  the  with  the  loss  of  four  lives,  were  Custom  House  in  New  York.  accused  of" improper  navigation  at  immoderate  speed,  improper  use  of  radar,  and  failure  to  stop  the  vessel  after  hearing  fog  signals,  among  other  items.  The  captain  of  the  Constitution,  James  LaBelle,  had  his  license  suspended  because  of  a  collision  between  the  Constitution  and  the  Norwegian  tanker  Jalanta  off  Am­ brose  Light.  The  Coast  Guards  PHILADELPHIA—With  actual  hearing  examiner  cited  the  fact  construction  work  now  underway  that the Constitution  had been run­ on  the  new  hall  here,  the  mem­ ning  in  excess  of  18  knots  at  the  bership  in  this  port  has  taken  up  A  150­ton  generator,  the  largest  Biggest generator ever brought into Puerto  Rico. 150­tonner  hangs  time  in  poor  visibility  and  had  the  job of  sidewalk superintending  single  piece  of  equipment  ever  in  mid­air  at  Bull  Line  Brooklyn  terminal  before  being  swung  failed  to  stop  its  engines  when  it  with  a  vim.  The  men on  the beach  carried  by  a  Bull  Line  ship  to  aboard  the  Carolyn.  ' heard  a  fog  signal  of  an  unseen  have  been  running  back  and  forth  Puerto  Rico,  arrived  in  San  Juan 4.  between  job  calls  to  see  what's  vessel.  last  week and  will be  put to  use in  going  on.  a generating  plant operated  by  the  Speed  In  Fog  Port  Agent  Steve  CarduUo  has  The  examiner  also  criticized  the  put  out  a  blanket  invitation  to  all  Puerto  Rico  Water  Resources  Au­ practice  of  .speed  lay  ships  of  all  Seafarers  to  "supervise"  the  con­ thority.  nations,  irrespective  of  conditions  struction  work as it  goes  on! When  The  generator  was  carried  on  of  fog,  rain,  visibility  and  other  completed,  the  new  hall  at  2602  the  deck  of  the  Liberty  ship  factors.  South  Fourth  Street  will  offer  Carolyn,and  required  special  The  charges  against  Captain  ample  space  for  both  Union  and  wooden  supports  to  safeguard  the  Frank  Siwik  of  the  Santa Rosa Are  Welfare  Plan  facilities,  plus  at­ deck  from  giving  way  under  the  that  he,  too,  negligently navigated  tractive and  comfortable  surround­ weight.  The  ship  listed  only  about  ST.  JOHNS,  Newfoundland—A  member  of  the  striking  his  vessel  at  "immoderate  speed"  ings foir  men  on the beach.  one or two  degrees after cargo  was  International  Woodworkers  of  America  Has  been  acquitted  under  conditions  of  restricted visi­ loaded  on the  opposite  side  to off­ of  a  murder  charge  by  a  jury  here, following  a  picketline  Shipping  in  this  port  was  not  bility  and  also  neglected  to  stop  something  to  get  terribly  worked  set  the~generator's  weight.  fight on March 10.  Earle Ron­<  his vessel's  engines when he heard  up  about  but,  since  registration  .  Bull  Line,  which  is  contracted  aid Laing, one  of  the strikers,  The  Canadian  Mounted  Police,  the fog  signal of  another vessel,  in  totals  were  also  low,  there  is  no  to  the  SIU,  has  carried  several  had  been  in  prison  four  who  took  part  in  the  picket­line  this case,  the Valchem.  _The Santa  pile­up  of  men  on  the  beach.  In  other  generators  to  Puerto  Rico  months  after  being  accused  of  battle, were  withdrawn by the  fed­ Rosa's  second  mate  was  charged  fact,  registration  exceeded  ship­ before,  hut  this  one  topped  the  striking  a  member  of  the  Royal  eral government  of  Canada  follow­ with  improper use of  the radar be­ ping  by  just  one Seafarer.  The fu­ others by 10 tons or  better. Several  Canadian  Mounted  Police  with  a  ing  considerable  outcry  against  cause  he  kept  it  on  the  six­mile  ture  outlook  is  for  more  of  the  more  are  expected  to be  delivered  club.  their  being  utilized  as  a  strike­ .range  when  greater  ranges  were  same,  with  fairly  steady  turnover.  this year  or early  In  1960.  The  loggers  union  had  de­ breaking  weapon  by  the  Small­ available,  with  the  result  that  the  nounced  Laing's  arrest  as  one  of  wood  government.  Valchem  did  not  become  visible  the  tactics  being  used  by  Premier  The  strike,  which'began  when  on the Santa  Rosa's radar until the  Joseph  Smallwood  of  Newfound­ the  loggers  were  refused  a  union  two  ships  were five  miles  apart.  land  to  drive  the  striking  union  contract,  wage  increases  and  im^  On  the  Valchem,  Caiffhin  Louis  out  of  the  province.  Smallwood  provement  in primitive  living con­ L.  Murphy,  who  was  in  his  cabin  had the  provincial  legislature  pass  ditions  in  the  logging  camps,  ha«  at  the  time  of  the  accident,  was  bills  "outlawing"  the  striking  un­ attracted  wide  support from  Cana­ charged  with failing to instruct the  ion  and  setting' up  a  goverment­ dian  and  American  unions.  Aj>­ &y.­ second  mate,  Clyde  St.  Clair  Lup­ sponsored  loggers'  organization  to  proxlmately  $500,000  has  been  ton,  to  notify  him  in  the  event  of  work behind the union picket lines.  raised to aid the strikers, including  '^v;>.  conditions  of  restricted  visibility,  The second  in her family to win an SIU scholarship. Miss  In  the  light  of  Smallwood's  re­ two  $5,000  contributions  from  the  rl­;: :  or  in  case  other  vessels  were  en­ peated  denunciation  of  the  strik­ SIU  of  North  America  and  $1,500  countered.  Lupton,  who  was  in  Rosemary  Virgin,  dau^ter  of  Seafarer  Claude  Virgin  of  ers  and  their  union  and  his  cam­ from the  SIU  Canadian  District.  charge  of  navigation  at  the  time,  Atlanta, Georgia, has a high standard to live up to Jn order to  paign  to  picture  them  as  lawless  faces  charges  similar  to  Siwik;  match  the  achievements  of  and  violent  elements  in  the  com­ namely,  that  he  navigated  at  "im­ science  center.  She  plans to  work  munity,  Laing's  acquittal  will  un­ two  older  sisters.  moderate  speed"  under  conditions  toward  a  degree  In  science  with  doubtedly  be  regarded  as  a  vic­ of  restricted  visibility  and,  after  Her  sister  Louise  was  a  emphasis  on  biology.  She  has  al­ tory  by  the  IWA.  hearing  the  Santa  Rosa's  fog  sig­ scholarship  student  at  the  Univer­ ready  done  specialized  work'  in  nal, sounded two  prolonged whistle  sity  of  Georgia  and  was  elected  this  area  at  Murphy  High  School  to Phi  Beta  Kap­ in Atlanta, winning a  bronze medal  blasts  while  continuing  to  make  y';.­ir>.  ­*•   SIU  membership  meet­ pa  before  gradu­ from  the  Georgia  Academy  of  way  with  his  vessel.  ating  in  1952.  Science  and  honorable  mention  Doing  21  Knots  ings  are  held  regularly  Her  sister  Anne  from  the  W^stinghouse  Talent  Testimony  by  witnesses  at  the  every Iwo weeks  on  Wed­ was  a  winner  of  Search for a research  study on fac­ time of  the accident  indicated that  nesday  nights  at  7  PM in  an  SIU  scholar­ the  Santa  Ri)Sfl  was  doing  better  tors  influencing  plant  growth.  ship  in  1956  and  While  in  high  school  she  has  BOSTON—Shipping here was on  all  SIU  ports.  All  Sea­ than  21  knots  at  the  time  of  the  slow  side  during  the  past  two  graduated  from  worked  in  the  Atlanta  Public , Li­ the  crash.  There  was  dispute  about  weeks  as  only  two  ships  paid  off,  farers  are  expected  to  the  University  of  brary system after  school  and dur­ none  signed  the  Valchem's  movements,  how­ on  and  two  were  in  attend; those  who  wish  to  Georgia  last  ing  summers.  .  She  plans  to  do  transit,  according  K^V.;5­:'.'­ ever,  with  some  testimony  to  the  jVr ..­  .':  to  Gene  Dakin,  be excused  should  request  June, magna  cum  graduate  work  in  library  work,  effect  that  her  engines  were  Rosemary  port  agent.  laude,  with  Phi  specializing  in  the  scientific  area.  stopped at  the time of  the accident,  Dakin  reported  that  the  union's  permission  by  telegram  and  other  testimony  contradicting  Beta  Kappa  membership.  Anne  is  Her  father,  who  ships  as  oiler,  organizing  •  campaign  among  a  (be  sure  to  include  regis­ now  working  on  a  master's degree  was last aboard  the Coeur d' Alene  group  of  barge  employees  here  is  that  assertion.  The  accident  apparently  took  at  the  University  which  she  ex­ Victory  and  is­ now  onr  the  beach  nearing an end. The National Labor  tration  number).  The  next  place  when  the  two  ships,  which  pects  to  receive  In  August,  and  in  Ban  Francisco.  Relatioiis  Board  has  been  peti­ SIU  meetings  will  be:  plans  tMeach English  either  tioned for  an election,  which is ex­ ;1­'"  bad  been  approaching  each  other  then  I"  almost­bead­on, both  veered shore­ in  junior  college  or  in.  a  high  July 8  pected to be scheduled before long.  ward,  the  southbound  Valchem  school.  She  also holds'a  graduate  Cities  Service's  Bradfprd  Island  and  Winter  Hill  were  the  two  ves­ "  turning  right  for  a  port­to­poi't I  assistantship at  the University.  sels  paying  off.  The  Robin  Gray  ­  passing  and  the  northbound  Santa  Rosemary,  who  is  17,  plans  to  (Robin)  and  The  Steel  Scientist  •   August,  ^sa veering left ta pass starboord­ follow  her  sisters  into  the  Univer­ (Isthmian)  were  in  transit.  iotstarboard.  The Valchem  was m  sity of  Georgia at  the school's new  ­ Philly Men  Abuzz Over  New Hall  Acquit Striking Logger  in Murder  Charge Trial  Scholarship Winner  Is Second In Family  !• :  Summer  Slack  Grips Boston  fv  V.  • ­<'/  •  •  m....  ii^:­ m^:%:  „• .  SCHEDULEOF  SIU  MEETINGS  �#1^  Mf%At i  •   '^4  •  v:­  C ­  ­f.  ­.psi#?  \4­ .  :4;'ii;  .  .r­i'  .  •   ..v;r^''r­<  r*v.  ­1  : .^1  >j  ­• ­ '  V­.TA  •­• ' *'  i C',* r :  •  ijj  i|i* .'i»'<­7''r"»>'^r­''i  • '. "• •X""•   '  ..X­• ^r­'.­ja, •  •  •­ ?.'r.r­ ­5.,­,­j  •   ..A  • '?*•   tiSWU'^i..  ­i­j/x  .nwiV '(>£ '  ::;rfA4"^>ys  ,  .'  »  .  • ^''  i.  .* !L­; .  . V.­.!.. .  i,  f.­ ,.  f) I'li­J  ;^+a i•    ­'p/x ­­ r  ".tiiY», ?'\;4 • Ji'X'­iJi'^V' • :  *  « T/'f"?­­5':'''?  X*­M*,'»i''­'' • :• ''••  ­:•  '  '^• 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•   •   • "  , :<  .'r <x  •,  .  ''I "• •   y54?i.V'  ''• • ­.i/' y4'iia'V  f Yi^4x? i'VS#x'«/! s' 4; ^  ^s; •   ' li^f  •  •  • ­^  A&6 District  y  '.y>.'  J  '  i  ­ i'  <'• '0  ­.: ifv  :1  ;  v_  . '.v:y  • .'. A"  y.$%y  V*­­ "• l y "" . f. A ­  ;• ;  • • ­• • "­• ­"3­ft  AFL­CIO  .i­ • :  ­  ;:5:  <  •  • Protection of the rights and    privileges guaranteed  him under the Constitution of  the Union.  • The right to vote.    ^  The  right  to  nominate  himself  for, and  to  hold,  any office in the Union.  • That    every  official  of  the Union  shall  be  hound  to uphold and  protect the rights of  every member  and that in no  case shall any member  be deprived  of  his rights and  privileges as a  member without  due  process of  the law of  the Union.  • The right    to be confronted  by  his accuser  and  to  be  given a  fair trial  by an impartial  committee of  his  brother  Union  members  if  he  should  be  charged with conduct  detrimental  to  the welfare  of  Seafarers banded together in this Union.  • The right to    express himself  freely on the  floor of  any Union meeting or in committee.  ^  The  assurance  that  his  brother  Seafarers  will  stand with him in defense  of  the democratic  prin­ ciples set  forth in the Constitution  of  the Union.  •  4  ­I  ||  5^  The SW  constitution has  been hailed  in and  outside maritime and  labor circles as an  outstanding  example of  trade union democracy.  Here  are  a  few  of  the many  reac­ tions to the document  from members of  Congress.  • ri'• • • :­r'''">  •  '• • '  t­v  \­ {•  >vr;  '  .;• •   ­  «iyf>  ««>­; >f; 3  • ;?;?« »:«'.n'r­ 'Mv'i'yx  .­.I's­j ,x,j,' l,.Wi;i..  '  •   •   • ­  C  •   ErS/^y SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED  ' t,':, ., •   ""i  • «f­>  ­h • ':  ­  •   'ih,:  '  .;>ii.­v­­''T­V;;®*,  ir  J,. :?s^­  ' ii­ Ty:­'J.  V» .•   >• • »»­    '.­ • >,1.  •  :  •  •   . *  ^  ,vi  !)»  r^i'  yy­.  'y  il' k'^­  'ti­  ,[  tS  • ­:•  y­  '  ^• • ' • '    CONSTITUTION  .  .V ' ^  • • '  /in.viiMf'''• •   ­  • • • .• %­>    ''­x­yr  ••   'j"­ixW  ;i • •   "'4 • • ', • ­ • ..'  ­i.­  '  Senator  Henry  M.  Jackson,  Wash.:  * ... I have looked over the constitution  ­  and offhand  it would  appear  to be emi­ # ?| ^ V  ently fair  and  just.  I was  particularly  interested in the fact that it was adopted  in such a democratic manner by the full  ' membership of  your organization."  7­.  ­'• • X  • • ,  • S'­V"  kfitk­.  ypiy­ • ; xY?'  7;v?. 1  y::V:a  •  Swv­y  j.;;  '­  .•   ;• '• ­  I ­ It.  I',,,, '  ••.•  ./»  : • ''  I>  ''^  X  yxjif y  Senator  James  E.  Murray,  Montana:  • *1 am particularly impressed by the pro­ visions of  the constitution  providing for  a trial committee to hear charges against  members,  and  guaranteeing  the  tradi­ tional  American  rights  to  representa­ tion,  cross­examination,  and  confronta­ tion  by  the  accuser ... I am  happy  to  note that your new constitution is drawn  in the­spirit  of  democratic trade union­ ism."  Senator  Hubert  Humphrey,  Minn.:  "The constitution  seems  to me  to be  an  extremely democratic  one and I am im­ pressed  with  the  emphasis  which  is  placed  upon ratification  by members.  I  also approve the provisions with respect  to providing for a trial  committee ..."  Senator  Paul  H.  Douglas,  Hi.:  "I ap­ preciate  your  sharing  the  constitution  with  me  and  I  commend  the  sense  of  public interest  which  moves you to feel  that these are of  concern to persons out­ side  the  ranks  of  your  own  member­ ship."  fr\.v3\  I'.r'•   ^  ,  .v;  •'­«  • "5  • ,• ^3  "J  vi  ;.3  • • 'J  •  ^  • '­v..'  ^  • •   x ;  ­'y 'Y  s>''""  '  x  .  .,  �•.  • rafeiMataiT—Tua TWi  "c­l  .I.­;;  United States,  provided  the member  was in  good standing  at the  time of  entry into  the  Armed  Forces,  and  further ;;  provided  hC  applies  for  reinstatement  within  VO  dayi^  after discharge from  the Armed  Forces  fe>  While  a  member  has  no  opportunity  to  pay  dues'  because  of  employment  aboard  an  American flag  mer­ chant  vessel.  Section  4.  A  majority  vote  of  the  membership  shall  be  Seafarers  International  Union  •  A&G District  AFL­CIO  sufficient  to  designate  additional  circumstances  during  which  the  time  specified  in  Section  3  shall  not  run.  It  '  (As  Amandad,  Augutt,  19Sd)  shall  be  the  right  of  any  member  to  present.  In  writing,  to any  Port at  any regular  meeting, any  question  with  re­ PREAMBLE  the Union.  gard  to  the  application  of  Section  3,  in  accordance  with  We.  the  Seamen  and  Fishermen  of  America,  realizing  n  procedures established  by a  majority  vote of  the member­ the value and  necessity of  a  thorough organization  of  sea­ Every member of this Union shall  have the right to vote.  ship.  A  majority  vote of  the membership  shall  be neces­ faring  men,  have  determined  to.  form  one.  imion,  the  No  one  shall  deprive  him  of  that  right  sary to decide such questions. •   SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  JO  Section  S.  The membership  shall  be  empowered  to  es­ AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of  North  Every  member shall  have the right to nominate  himself  tablish, from  time  to  time,  by  majority  vote,  rules  under  America, Canada,  Alaska, and  the Territories, based upon  for. and  to hold, office  In  this Union.  which  dues  and  assessments  may  be  remitted  where  a  the following  principles:  member has  been ifnable  to  pay dues  and assessments for  Whatever  right  belongs  to  one  member  belongs  to  all  No  member shall  he deprived  of  his membership  with­.  members  alike, as  long  as  they  remain  in  good  standing  out  due  process  of  the  law  of  this  Union.  No  member  the reasons  provided  in  Sections 3 and  4.  Section 6.  To  preserve  unity,  and  to  promote  the  com­ in  the  Union. ­ shall  be compelled  to  he a  witness against  himself  In  the  mon welfare  the membership, all members of  the Union  First  of  these  rights  is  the  right  of  the  American  sea­ trial  of  any  proceeding  in  which  he may  be charged  with  shall  uphold of  and  defend  this  Constitution  and  shall  be  men  to  receive  their  employment  through  their  own  failure  to  observe  the  law  of  this  Union.  Every  official  by  the  provisions  of  this  Constitution  and  all  Union  Halls,  without  interference  of  crimps,  shipowners,  and  Job holder shall  he  bound  to uphold  and  protect  the  governed  fink  halls  or  any  shipping  bureaus  maintained  by  the  rights of  every  member In accordance  with  the  principles  policies, rulings, orders and  decisions duly made.  Section  7.  Any  member  who  advocates  or  gives  aid.to  Government.  set  forth  in  the  Constitution of  the  Union.  the. principles and  policies of  any hostile  or dual organiza­ That  it is  the right  of  each  member to  receive  fair and  V  tion  shall  be  denied  further  membership  in  this  Union.  Just  remuneration  for  his  labor,  and  to  gain  sufficient  Every member shall  have the  right to he  confronted  by  A  majority  vote  of  the  membership  shall  decide  which  leisure  for  mental  cultivation  and  physical  recreation.  his accuser  whenever he  is charged  with violating  the law  Further,  we  consider  it  oiu:  right  to  receive  healthful  of  this  Union.  In  all  such  cases,  the  accused  shall  be  organizations  are  dual  or  hostile.  Sactlon  8.  Evidence  of  membership  or other  affiliation  and  sufficient  food,  and  proper  forecastles  in  which  to  guaranteed  a  fair  and  speedy  trial  by­an  impartial  com^  with  the  Union  shall  at  all times  remain  the  property­of  ­ rest.  mittee  of  his  brother  Union  members.  the  Union.  Members may  be  required  to show  their evi­ Next, is  the right  to be  treated  in  a decent  and respect­ VI  dence  of  membership  in  order  to  be  admitted  to  Union  ful manner  by those  in. command.  No member shall be  denied the  right to express himself  meetings.  We  hold  that  the  above  rights  belong  to  all  seamen  freely on  the floor of any  Union meeting or in committee.  Section 9.  Only  members in  good  standing shall  be al­ alike,  irrespective  of  nationality  or  creed.  vn  lowed  to  vote.  Recognizing  the  foregoing  as  our  inalienable  rights,  we  militant membership  being  necessary  to the  security  ARTICLE  IV  are  conscious  of  corresponding  duties  to  those  in  com­ of A  a free union,  the members shall at all times stand ready  REINSTATEMENT  mand.  our  employers,  our  craft  and  our  country.  to defend  this  Union  and  the  principles set  forth  in  the  We  wHl,  therefore,  try  by  all  just  means  to  promote  Constitution  Members  dismissed  from  the  Union  may  be  reinstated  of  the Union.  harmonious  relations  with  those  in  command  by  exercis­ in  accordance  with  such  rules  as  are  adopted,  from  time  vm  ing  due  care  and  diligence  in  the  performance  of  the  The  powers  not  delegated  to  the  officials  and  Job  to  time,  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership.  duties of  our  profession, and  by  giving all  po'^ible assist­ ARTICLE  V  holders by  the Constitution  of  the  Union shall  be reserved  ance  to  our  employers  in  caring  for  their  gear  and  to  DUES  AND  INITIATION  FEE  the  members.  property.  Section 1.  All  members  shall  pay  dues quarterly,  on  a  CONSTITUTION  Based  upon  these  principles,  it  is  among  our  objects:  calendar year basis,  on the first business day  of  each quar­ ARTICLE  1  To use  our  infiuence  individually  and  collectively  for the  ter, except  as herein  otherwise  provided.  The  dues shall  NAME  AND  GENERAL  POWERS  purpose  of  maintaining  and  developing  skill  in  seaman­ This  Union  shall  be  known  as  the  Seafarers  Interna­ be  those  payable  as  of  the  date  of  adoption  of  this  Con­ ship  and  effecting~a  change  in  the  Maritime  law  of  the  tional  Union  of  North  America,  Atlantic  and  Gulf  Dis­ stitution  and  may  be  changed  only  by  Constitutional  United  States,  so  as  to  render  it  more  equitable  and  to  amendment.  make  it an  aid  instead  of  a  hindrance  to the development  trict.  Its  powers  shall  be  legislative,  judicial, and  execu­ Section  2.  No  candidate  for  membership  shall  be  ad­ tive,  and  shall  include  the  formation  of,  and/or issuance  of  a  Merchant  Marine  and  a body  of  American seamen.  mitted  into membership  without having  paid an  initiation  of  charters  to, subordinate  bodies, corporate  or otherwise,  To  support  a  journal  which  shall  voice  the  sentiments  fee of  one hundred (1100.00) dollars.  the  formation  of  funds  and  participation  in  funds,  the  of  the  seafaring  class,  and  through  its  columns  seek  to  Section  3.  Payment  of  dues and  initiation  fees may  b«  maintain  the  knowledge  of  and  interest  in  maritime  establishment  of  enterprises for  the benefit  of  the Union,  and  similar ventures.  A  majority vote of  the membership  waived  for  organizational  purposes  only,  in  accordanc*  affairs.  To  assist  the  seamen  of  other countries  in  the  work  of  shall  be authorization  for any  Union action,  unless other­ with  such  rules as  are  adopted  by  a  majority  vote  of. the  organization  and  federation,  to  the  end  of  establishing  wise  specified  in  this  Constitution.  This  Union  shall,  at  membership.  ARTICLE  VI  all  times,  protect  and  maintain  its  Jurisdiction  over  all  the Brotherhood  of  the Sea.  RETIREMENT  FROM  MEMBERSHIP  To assist  other  bona fide  labor organizations  whenever  work  which  belongs to  the  seaman  and  all such  work  as  seamen now  perform.  Section  1.  Members  may  retire  from  membership  by  possible  in  the  attainment  of  their  just  deinands.  ARTICLE  n  paying al! unpaid dues, dues for the quarter in which' they  To  regulate  our  conduct as  a  Union  and  as  individuals  AFFILIATION  retire,  assessments, fines,  and  other  monies  due. and  ow­ so as to make seamanship what  it rightly is—an  honorable  This  Union  shall  be affiliated  with  the Seafarers  Inter­ ing the Union.  A retirement  card shall be issued upon  re­ and  useful  calling.  And  bearing  in  mind  that  we  are  national  Union  of  North America  and  the  American  Fed­ quest. and  dated  as of  the  day  that  such  member accom­ migratory, that  our work  takes us  away  in  different Erec­ tions from  any  place,  where the  majority might otherwise  eration  of  Labor.  All  other  affiliations  by  the  Union  or  plishes" these payments  and request.  meet  to  act,  that  meetings  can  be  attended  by  only  a  by  the  Ports  shall  be  made  or  withdrawn  as  determined  .  Section  2.  All  the  rights,  privileges,  duties,  and  obli­ gations of  membership shall  be suspended  during thei>e­ fraction  of  the  membership,  that  the  absent  members,  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership.  riod  of  retirement,  except  that  a  retired  member  shall  ­ who cannot  be present, must  have  their interests  guarded  ARTICLE  m  not  be  disloyarto  the  Union  nor  Join  or  remain  In  any  from  what  might  be  the  results  of  excitement  and  pas­ ­  MEMBERSHIP  sions  aroused  by  persons  or  conditions,  and  that  those  Section  1.  Candidates  for  membership  shall  be  ad­ dual  or hostile organization,  upon  penalty of  forfeiture of  who  are  present  may  act  for  and  in  the  interest  of  all,  mitted  to  membership  in  accordance  with  such  rules  as  his. right to reinstatement.  Section  3.  Any  person  in retirement  for a  period of  six  we  have  adopted  this  constitution.  are  adopted,  from  time  to time,  by  a  majority  vote  of  ' months  or  more  shall  be  restored  to  membership,  ex­ STATEMENT  OF  PRINCIPLES  AND  DECLARATION  the membership.  ..  cept  as herein  Indicated,  by  paying dues  for  the  current  OF RIGHTS  Section  2.  Candidates  for  membership  shall  be  quarter,  as  well  all  assessments  accruing  and  newly  In  order  to  form  a  more  perfect  union,  we  members  American  citizens,  or  eligible  for  such  citizenship.  No  levied  during  the as  period  of  retirement  If  the  period of  of  the  Brotherhood  of  the  seamen, fishermen and  allied  candidate  shall  granted  membership  who  is  a  mem­ retirement  is  less  than  six  (6)  months,  the  required  pay­ workers ashore—realizing  the value  and necessity  of  unit­ ber  of  any  dual be  organization  any  other  organization  ments  shall  consist  of  all  dues  accruing  during  the  said  ing  in  pursuit  of  our  improved  economic  and  social  wel­ hostile to  the aims,  principles,  or  policies of  this Union.  period  of  retirement,  including  those  for  the  current  fare,  have  determined  to  bind  ourselves  together  in  the  No  candidate  shall  be  granted and  membership  until  he­has  quarter,  and  all  assessments  accrued  and  newly  levied  Seafarers  International  Union  of  North  America,  Atlantic  taken  the  following  oath" of  obligation:  during  that  period.  Upon  such  payment,  the  person  in  and  Gulf  District,  and  hereby  dedicate  ourselves  to  the  OBLIGATION  following  principles:  retirement shall  be restored to membership, and  his mem­ "1  pledge my  honor as a  man, that  I will  be faithful  to  bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him.­ In  promoting  our economic  and  social  welfare, we  shall  this  Union, and  that  I  will  work  for  its  interest  and  will  Seetion  4.  A  member  in  retirement  may  be restored  to  ever  be  mindful,  not  only  of  our  rights,  but  also  of  our  look  upon  every  member  as  my  brother;  that I  will  not  membership  after  a  two­year  period  of  retirement  only  duties  and  obligations  as  members  of  the  community,  work  for  less  than  Union  wages  and  that  I  will  obey  all  by  majority  vote  of  the  membership.  our duties as  citizens, and  our duty  to combat  the menace  orders  of  the  Union.  I  promise  that  I will  never reveal  of  communism  and  any  other  enemies  of  freedom  and  the  proceedings  of  the  Union  to its  injury  or  to  persons  Section  3.  The  period  of  retirement  shMl  be  computed  the  democratic  principles  to  which  we  seafaring  men  not  entitled  to  know  it  And  if  1  break  this  promise,  1  from  the  day  as  of  which  the  retirement  card  is i^ed.  dedicate  ourselves  in  this  Union.  ARTICLE  vn  ask  every  member  to  treat  me as  unworthy  of  friendship  We  shall  affiliate  and  work  with  other  free  labor  or­ and  acquaintance.  SO  HELP  ME  GOD!"  SYSTEM  OF  ORGANtZATION  ganizations;  w^ shall  support  a  journal  to give  additional  Section  I. This  Union,  and  all  Forts,  Officers,  Fort  voice  to  our  views;  we  shall  assist  our  brothers  of  the  Section  3.  Members  more  than  one  quarter  in  ar­ Agents.  Fatrolmen,  and  members  shall  be  governed,  in  sea and  other workers of  all countries  in these obligations  rears in dues, or more  than three months  in arrears in as­ this  order,  by:  .  ­ to  the  fullest  extent  consistent  with  our  duties  and  ob­ sessments  or  unpaid fines,  shall  be  automatically  sus­ (a)  The  Constitution  ligations.  We  shall  seek  to  exert­our individual  and  col­ pended. and  shall  forfeit all  benefits and  all  other rights  (b)  Majority  vote  of  the  membership  lective  infiuence  in  the fight  for  the  enactment  of  labor  and  privileges in  the  Union.  They shall  be automatically  Section  2.  The  functions  of  tbis­UMon  shall  be  ad­ and  other  legislation  and  policies  which  look  to  the  at­ dismissed  if  they  are  more  than  two  quarters  In  arrears  ministered  by  Headquarters  and  Forts.  tainment  of  a  free and  happy  society,  without  distinction  in dues or more than  six months  in arrears in assessments  Section  3.  Headquarters shall  consist  of'the .Secretary­ based on  race, creed or color.  or unpaid fines.  Treasurer,  and  one  or  more  Assistant  Secretary­Treas­ To govern  our conduct as a  Union  and  bearing In  mind  urers,  the  exact  number  of  which shall  be determined  by  This time shall  not run:  that most  of  our members are migratory,  that their  duties  (a)  While a  member is actually  participating in  a strike  majority  vote  of  the  membership  to  be  held  during  the  carry  them all  over the  world,  that  their  rights must  and  or lockout.  month  of  Augiist  in  any  election  year,  as set  forth  mora  shall  be  protected,. we  hereby  declare  these  rights  «s  (b)  While  a  member  is  an  In­patient  in  «  USPHS  particularly  in  Article  X,  Section  1­D.  members of  the Union  to be  inalienable:  Hospital.  Section  4. Each  Port  shall  consist  of  a  Port  Agent  and  I  •  (c>  While  a  member  Is  under  an  incapacify  due  to ac­ Patrolmen,  as  provided  for  herein,  and  the  Fqrt  shaU  No  member  shall  be  dieprived  of  any  of  the  rights  or  tivity in  behalf of  the Union.  bear  the  name  of  the  city  in  which  the  Union's'Ferf  ,  privilege  guaranteed  blm  under  the  Constitution  bf  '­r  (d)  While  a  member  is  iii  the  Armed  ServiCM  ol the  Offices'are  located.''  �• tenr­Vac*  Tw  1.  Every  meteber of  the  Ualoo  iball  be  regla^  iereft la one of  thcee ftopavtnieate;  jumely* deck, engtaw.  or itewarde  depertment  The  definition  of  tbeee deput*  ments  ihall  be  In  oecordenee  with  cuetom  and  usage.  , This  definition  may  be  modified  by  a  majority  vote  of  the membership.  No  member  may  transfer from  one  do*  partment  to  another  except  tqr  express  approvai  as  evi­ denced  by  a  majori^  vote of  the membecsUp.  ARTICLE  Tin  ATLANTIC  AND  GULF  DISTRICT  OFFICERS. PORT  AGiBNTS.  AND  PATROLMEN  Section  1.  Tbe  officers  of  the  Union  shall  be  elected,  except  as  otherwise  provided  in  this Constitution.  These  officers shall  he  the Secretary­Treasurer  and one or more  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurers.  Section  2.  Port  Agents and  Patrolmen  shall  he elected,  except as otherwise  provided  in this  Constitution.  ARTICLE  EC  OTHER  ELECTITE  JOBS  Section  1. The  following  Jobs  in  the  Union  shall  be  voted  upon  in  the  manner  prescribed  by  this  Constitu­ tion:  fA>  Meeting  Chairman  (B>  Delegates  (C>  Committee  Members  of:  (a)  Auditing  Committee  (h)  Trial  Committee  (c)  Quarterly  Financial  Committee  fd)  Appeals  Committee  (e)  Negotiating  and  Strike  Committee.  Section  2.  Additional  committees  may  he  formed  as  provided  hy,ra  majority  vote of  the membership.  Commit­ tees  may  also  he  appointed  as  permitted  by  this  Consti­ tution.  ARTICLE  X  DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND OTHER ELECTED JOB  HOLDERS  ' Seetion  1.  The  Seeretary­Trcasnrer  (a)  The  Secretary­Treasurer shall  he  the  Executive  Of­ ficer of  the  Union and  shall  represent, and act for and  in  behalf  of,  the  Union  in  all  matters  except  as  otherwise  specifically provided for  in the  Constitution.  (h)  He shall  he  a  member  ex­offtcio  of  all  committees,  port  or otherwise.  (c)  He  shall  he  responsible  for  the  organization  and  maintenance  of  the  correspondence,  files,  and  records  of  the Union; setting up, and  maintenance of, sound account­ ing  and  bookkeeping  systems;  the  setting  up.  and  main­ tenance  of,  proper  office  and  other  administrative  Union  procedures;  the  proper  collection,  safeguarding,  and  ex­ penditure  of  all  Union funds. Port ^r  otherwise.  He shall  he  in  charge  of,  and  responsible  for,  all  Union  property,  and  shall  he  in charge  of  Headquarters and  Port Offices..  He shall issue a weekly  comprehensive report covering Uie  financial  operations  of  the  Union  for  tbe  previous  wedc.  Wherever  there are  time  restrictions or other  considera­ tions affecting Union action, the  fiecretary­Treasurer shall  take appropriate  action  to  insure observance  thereof.  <d>  Subject to  approval  by a  majority vote of  the mem­ bership,  the Secretary­Treasurer shall  designate  the num­ ber  and  location  of  Ports,  the  Jurisdiction,  status,  end  activities thereof,  and  may. close  or open  such  ports, and  may  re­assign  Port  Agents and  Patrolmen  of  closed  ports  to  other  duties,  without  change  in  wages.  The  P6rts  of  New  York,  New  Orleans,  Mobile,  and  Baltimore  may  not  be closed  except  by  Constitutional  amendment.  Where  ports  are  opened  between  elections,  the  See­ retaiy­Treasurer shall  designate  tfie  I%rt  Agents  thereof,  ,'BubJect to approval by  a majority  vote of  the membership.  The  Secretary­Treasurer .shall  supervise  the  activities  of  all  Pofti.  : Subject to  approval  by a  majority  vote of  the member­ ship, the  Secretary­Treasurer shall designate,  in the event  of  the incapacity  of  a Port  Agent or Patrolman,  a replace­ ment  to act as such  during the  period  of  incapacity.  .  At  the  first  regular  meeting  in  August  of  every  elec­ tion  year,  the  Secretary­Treasurer  shall  submit  to  the  membership a  pre­balloting  report.  This  report  shall  rec­ ommend  the  number  and  location  of  Ports,  the  number  of  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurers  and  Agents,  and  the  number  of  Port  Patrolmen  which  are  to  be  elected  for  each  Port.  It  shall  also  recommend  a  bank,  a  bonded ,  warehouse,  a  regular officer  thereof, or  any other  similar  depository,  to  which  the  ballots  are  to  be  mailed  or  de­ livered  at  the  close  of  each  day's  voting,  except  that  the  Secretary­Treasurer  may,  in  his  discretion,  postpone  the  recommendation  as  to  the  depository  until  no  later  than  the first  regular meeting  in  October.  '  This  recommendation  may  also  specify,  whether  any  Patrolmen­and/or Assistant  Secretary­Treasurers, shall  be  designated as departmental  or otherwise.  Tbe report  shall  be subjhct  to approval  or modification  by a  majority  vote  of  the  membership.  (e)  The  Headquarters  of  the  Union  shall  be  located  in  New  York.  The Secretary­Treasurer shall also be  tbe Port  Agent  of  that  Port.  (fv  The  Secretary­Treasurer  shall  be  chairman  of  the  Agents' Conference and may  cast one vote.  (g)  He  shall  be  responsible,  within  the  limits  of  bis  powers,  for  the  enforcement  of  this  Constitution,  the  policies  of  the  Union,  and  all  rules.and  rulings  duly  adopted  by  a  maJoriW  vote  of  ­he  membership.  Within  these limits, he  shaU strive  to enbance  the suength, posU  Hon, and prestige of  the Union.  (b)  The  foregoing  duties  shall  be  in  addition  to fiiose  pjUi^ diities  elsewhera  described  in  this Constitiition,  as  those ot)lei^ duties lawfully  imposed upcni  him.  tt) The  responfibillty  of  the  Secretaiy­Treasui^  mey  not be daleihted, but HM BecMtaiy­TZeasnrer may delegate  (a)  The tnm  "delegates" shall  mean  those members of  to a person or persons the execution of  such of  his duties  the. Union  who  are elected,  under  the  provisions  of  this  as be  may In  his dlscretUm  decide, subject  to the  limita­ :  Constitution,  to  attend  the  convention  of  the  Seafarers  tions set forth in  this Constitufibn.  International  Union  of  North  America.  (J)  Immediately  after  assuming  office,  the  Sccretary­ (b>  Each delegate  shall attend  the Convention  and  fully  TreasuTMr shall  designate  one of  the Assistant  Secretary­ participate  therein.  Treasurers to assume his duties in case of his tempomy  in­ (c)  Each  delegate  shall,  by  his  vote  and  otiierwise»1  capacity.  This designation  may  be changed  from  time  to  support those policies  agreed upon  bjy  tbe majority  of  ths  time.  These deHffsationa  shall  be  entered In  the minntea  delegates  to  the  convention.  of  the Port where Headquarters  is located.  Tbe provisions  Section  7.  Committees  «  of  Section 2­A  of  this Article  shall  apidy  in the case  of  a  (a)  Anditing  Committee  ,  vacancy  In  the office  of  Sccretai^­Treasurer. aa  set forth  The  Auditing  Committee  in  each  Port  shall  audit  ths  in that  section.  regular  weekly financial report of  the  Port  Agent  and,  in  (k)  Any  vacancy  in any  office or  the Job  of  Port Agent  writing,  or  refuse  to  certify  said  report  Ths  or Patrolman shall be filled  by the Secretary­Treasurer by  Auditing certify  Committee  for  the  Port  where  Headquarters  is  temporary  appointment  exce;^  in  those  cases  where  the  located shall  also audit the Secretary­Treasurer's  financial  filling  of  such  vacancy  is  otherwise  provided  for  by. this  report,  to  which  the  same  rules  as  to  certification  and  Constitutioa.  Such  appointment  shall  be  submitted  to  a  refusal  to  certify shall  apply.  The  said  report  in  its en­ regular meeting for approval, modificatlmi. snbstitntion  of  tirety  shall  then  be  presented  to  the  membership  with  a replacement,  or postponement  cf  a  vote  to a  later date,  action  thereon  to be  taken  as  per a  majority  vote  of  ths  by a majority vote of  the membership.  In tbe event  #f  the  postponement of the vote, the temporary apptdntmcnt shall  membership.  (b)  Trial  Committee  remain in effect  until a  vote  it taken.  The  Trial  Committee  shall  conduct  trials  of  persons  (1)  The Secretary­Treasurer  is directed to take  any  and  charged,  and  shall  submit  findings  and  recommendations  all  measures,  and  emplojr  such  means,  which  be  deems  prescribed  in  this Constitution.  It shall  be  the  special  necessary or advisable, to protect the Interests, and further  as  obligation  of  the  Trial  Committee  to  observe  all  the  re>  the  welfare, of  tbe Union  and its members,  in all  iutters  quirements  of  this  Constitution  with  regard  to  charges  involving  national,  state  or  local  legislation,  issues,  and  and  trials,  and  their  findings  and  recommendations  must  public affairs.  specifically  state  whether  or  not,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Seetion  2.  Asaiatant  Seeretary­Treaanrer  Trial  Committee,  the  rights  of  any  accused,  under  this  (a>  In the event the Secretary­Treasurer shall be unable  Constitution,  were  properly  safeguarded.  to carry out his duties by  reason of  incapacity, the  Assist­ (c»  Quarterly Financial  Committee  ,  ant  Seeretary­Treasnrer  designated  in  accordance  with  1.  The  Quarterly  Financial  Committee  shall  make  s  Se^on 1­J  of  this  Article shall  assume  the office of  Sec­ quarterly  (thirteen  week)  audit  of  the  finances  of  Head­ retary­Treasurer  during  the  period  of  such  incapacity.  quarters  and  each  Port,  shall  note  discrepancies  where  Upon  the  death,  resignation,  or  removal  from  office  of  they  exist,  shall  report  on  their  findings,  and  make  rec­ tbe Secretary­Treasurer, , succession  to the  office shall  be  ommendations.  Members  of  this  Committee  may  make  determined  as follows:  dissenting  reports,  separate  recommendations,  and  sepa­ That  Port  Agent  of  the  Ports  of  New  Orleans,  Mobile,  rate  findings.  j  or  Baltimore'Who  received  the  highest  number  of  vote*  2.  The  report  and  recommendations  of  this  Committee  in  the  last  regular  election  shall  be  tbe first  In  line  of  shall  be  completed  within  a  reasonable  time  after  the  succession.  The next In the line of succession shall  be that  election  of  the  members  thereof,  and  shall  be  submitted  Port Agent of  the said Ports who received tbe next highest  to  the  Secretary­Treasurer  who  shall  cause  the  same  to  number of  votes in  that election.  The  next in  the line  of  be  read  in  all  Ports,  at  the  first  or  second  regular  meet­ succession shall  be that  Port Agent of  the said  Ports who  ing  subsequent  to  the  submission  of  the said  report  and  received  the  next  highest  number  of  votes.  recommendations.  The Port  Agents of  tbe said  Ports shall also be  deemed  3.  All  Port  Agents  are  responsible  for  complying  with  to  be  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurers,  whether  or  not  so  all  demands  made  for  records,  bills,  vouchers,  receipts,  referred  to  on  the  ballots  or  elsewhere.  etc..  by  the  said  Quarterly  Financial  Committee.  (b)  The  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurers  shall  assist  the  4.  No  report  shall  be  considered  as  complete  without  Secretai^­Treasurer in  the execution  of  the latter'sjdutles  an  accompanying  report  and  audit  statement  by  a  com­ as the  latter may  direct.  petent  accountant, and  the Secretary­Treasurer  is charged  (c)  The  Assistant  Secretaiy­Treasuren  shall  be  mem­ with  the  selection  bf  such  an  accountant,  who. must  b*  bers nf  the Agents'  Conference and  each  may  cast a  vote  certified  under  state  law.  |  in  that  body.  '  5.  Any  action on  the said  reitort  shall  be as  determined  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership.  '  Section  3.  Port  Agents  (di  Appeals Committee  ,  (a)  The  Port  Agent  shall  be  in  direct  charge  of  the  administration  of  Union  affairs  In  the  Port  of  his  juris­ 1.  The  Appeals  Committee  shall  hear  all  appeals  from  trial  judgments,  in  accordance  with  such  procedures  as  diction.  (b>  He  shall,  within  the  Jurisdiction  of  his  Port,  be  are  set  forth  in  this  Constitution  and  such  rules  aa  responsible for the enforcement  and execution of  the Con­ may  be  adop^.'d  by  a  majority^ vote  of  the  membership,  <  stitution, the  policies of  the Union,  and the  rules adopted  not  inconsistent  therewith.  2.  The  Appeals  Committee  shall,  within  not  later  than  by a majority vote of the membership.  Wherever there are  time  restrictions  w  other  considerations  affecting  Port  one  week  after  the  close  of  the  said  hearing,  make  and  action,  the  Port  Agent  shall  take  appropriate  action  tO'  submit  findings and  recommendations  in'accordance  with  the  provisions  of  this  Constitution  and  such  rtiles  as may  insure  observance  thereof.  (c>  He shall be prepare^ to account, financially or other­ be  adopted  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership,  not  '  wise,  for  the  activities of  his  Port,  tvhenever  demanded  Inconsistent  therewith.  (e)  Negotiating  and  Strike  Committee  by  the Secretary­Treasurer.  1.  The  Negotiating  and  Strike  Committee  shall  repre­*  (d)  In any  event,  he shall  prepare  and forward  by  reg­ istered  mail,  addressed  to  the  Secretary­Treasurer,  »  sent  the  Union  in  all  negotiations  for  contracts  and  weekly financial report  showing, in  detail,  weekly income  changes  in  contracts,  with  persons,  firms,  corporations,  and  expenses,  and  complying  with  all  other  accounting  or  agencies, etc.,  wherein  wages,  hours,  benefits, or  other  terms  and  conditions  of  employment  of  the  members  of  directions  issued  by  the  Secretary­Treasurer.  (e)  The  Port  Agent,  or  someone  acting  under  his  in­ this  Union  are  involved.  2.  Upon  completion  of  negotiations,  the  Committe*  structions,  shall  open  each  Port  meeting  and  shall  deter­ mine whether  a  qu(num  exists.  Nothing contained  herein  shall  submit  a  report  and  recommendations  to  the  mem­,  shall  permit  the Port  Agent  to otherwise  act .as  chairman  bership  of  the  Union  at  a  regular  or  special  meeting.'  of  any  meeting,  unless  so  properly  designated  by  a  The  Committee  may  also  make  interim  reports  and  rec­ majority  vote  of  the  members  present  at  the  said  Port  ommendations  and  submit  them  to  the  membership  at  a  regular  or a  special  meeting.  MeeUng.  3  A  Port  may  establish  a  similar  Committee  for  itself  (f>  Each  elected  Port  Agent  may  cast  one  vote  at  any  provided  permission  by a  majority  vote of  the membership  Agents'  Conference.  (g)  The Port  Agent may^^assigh  each  Port Patrolman  to  has  been  obtained.  In  such  event,  the  Fort  Negotiating  such Union  jobs as fall within the  jurisdiction of  the Port,  and  Strike  Committee  shall  forward  its  report  and  rec­ regardless  of  the  departmental  designation  under  which  ommendations.  together  with  comments  by  the  Port  Agent,  to  the  Secretary­Treasurer,  who  shall  then  cause  the  Patrolman  was  elected.  (h)  The  Port  Agent  shall  designate  which  members  at  the  said  report  and  recommendations  to  be  submitted  to  that  Port may  serve  as  representatives  to other  organiza­ the  membership  of  the  Union  at  the  earliest  subsequent  tions, affiliation  with  which  has  been  properly  permitted.  regular  or  special  meeting,  whichever  he  chooses,  to­ (i>  The  foregoing  is  in  addition  to  those  other  duties  gether  with  any  report  and  recommendations  which  the  Secretary­Treasurer  deems  desirable  to  make.  The  Port  prescribed  elsewhere  in  this  Constitution.  Negotiating and  Strike Committee  shall  submit the  report  Section  4.  Port  Patrolmen  and  of  the negotiations,  Port  Patrolmen  shall  perform  whatever  duties  are­ and  recommendations upon completion  may  submit  interim  reports and  recommendations,  in  assigned  to  them  by  the  Port  Agent.  the  same  manner  above  set  forth.  Section  5.  Meeting  Chairmen  4.  In  no event  shall  a  Negotiations and  Strike  Commit­ (a)  The chairman of  each meeting at any Port, including:  tee  this  Union  or  any  Port  thereof,  in  any  man­ the  Port  in  which  Headquarters  is  located,  shall  be  the  ner, obligate  the  approval  of  the  membership  of  the  presiding  officer  of  the  meeting, , shall  keep  order  under  Union without  as  evidenced  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  member­ rules  of  order  provided  for.  from  time  to  time,  by  a  ship.  majority  vote  of  the  membership  and,  if  none,  then  by  5.  A  Negotiating  and  Strike  Committee  may  decidt  such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by  a majority  the  time  of  entry  into  a  strike,  provided  prior authority,  vote  of  the  membership  in  each  Port  as  evidenced  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership,  is  (b)  The  meeting  chairman  may  cast a  vote  only  in  the  granted therefor.  In all other cases, a  majority vote  of  the  event of  a  tie.  membership  shall  decide  erhen  a  strike  shall  begin.  #  (c>  Tbe  meeting  chairman  shall  not  permit  the  diacus­ 6.  This  Committee  shall  be  charged  with  the  prepara­ lion of ^  rdigious snhJecL  tion  and  execution  of  a strike  plan  which  shall  be  bind­ ing  on  all  members  and  other  persons  affiiated  witb  Ecdieii  t.  DMcgatea  �• • PVleiiientanr^^Pflffe Fnor  ft v^­.  1^  Ibis  Union.  However,  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  • nay repeal,  or otherwise  treat  or dispose  of  any. part  or  |dl  of  a  strike  plap.  ARTICLE  XI  WAGES AND TERMS OP OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND  OTHER  ELECTIVE JOB  HOLDERS, UNION  EMPLOVEES,  AND  OTHERS  Section  1.  The  following  ele^ed  offices  ano  Jobs  shall  be held for a  term of two years:  '  Secretary­Treasurer  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurer  Port  Agent  Patrolman  The  term  of  two  years  set  forth  herein  is  expressly  subject  to  the  provisions  for  assumption  of  office  as con­ tained  in  Article  XIII,  Sec.  6(c),  of  this  Constitution.  Section  2.  The  term  of  any  elective  Jobs  other  than  those  indicated  in  Section  1  of  this  Article  shall  continue  for so long as is  necessary to complete  the functions therj^  of.  unless  sooner  terminated  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  or segment  of  the  i^nion.  whichever applies,  whose  vote  was  originally  necessary  to  elect  the  one  or  ones  serving.  I  Section  3.  The  compensation  to  be  paid  the  holder  of  any  office  or other  elective  Job shaP  be  determined  from  time to  time by a  majority vote of  the membership,  j  Section  4.  Subject to approval  by a majority  vote of  the  membership,  all  other  classifications  of  employees  of  the  Union shall  be hired or discharged, as well as compensated,  as recommended  by  the Secretary­Treasurer.  Section  5.  Subject  to  approval  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership,  the  Secretary­Treasurer  may  contract  for, or  retain, the  services of  any person,  firm, or corpora­ tion, not  employees of  the Union,  when he deems it neces­ sary in  the best  interests of  the  Union.  Section  6.  The  foregoing  provisions  of  this  Article  do  not  apply  to  any  corporation,  business.  Or  other  venture  in  which  this Union  participates,  or  which  it organizes  or  creates.  In  such  situations,  instructions  conveyed  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  shall  be  followed.  ARTICLE XII  QUALIFICATIONS  FOR  OFFICERS.  PORT  AGENTS^  PATROLMEN.  AND  OTHER  ELECTIVE  JOBS  Section  1.  Any  member of  the  Union  is eligible  to be  a  candidate for, and  hold any office or  the  job of  Port Agent  br  Patrolman,  provided:  (a)  He  has at  least  three  (3)  years of  seatime,  in  an  un­ licensed  capacity,  aboard  an  American  Flag  merchant  vessel  or  vessels;  if  he  is seeking  the  job of  Patrolman  or  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurer  in  a  specified  department,  this  seatime  must  be  in  that  department,  and  I  (b)  He  has  at  least  four  (4)  months  of  seatime.  in  an  unlicensed  capacity,  aboard  an  American  flag  merchant  vessel  or  vessels,  covered  by  contract  with  this  Union,  or  four  (4)  months  of  employment  with,  or  in  any  office  or  job  of,  the  Union,  its  subsidiaries,  or  affiliates,  or  at  the  Union's  direction,  or  a  combination  of  these,  between  January  1st and  the time  of  nomination, and  (c)  He  has  been  in  continuous  good  standing  in  the  Union  for at  least  two  (2)  years  immediately  prior  to  his  nomination,  and  *  '  ~  ,  (d)  He  is a  citizen  of  the  United  States of  America.  Section  2.  Ali  candidates  for,  and  holders  of.  other  elective  jobs  not  specified  in  the  preceding  sections  shall  be  members  of  the  Union.  Section  3.  All  candidates  for  and  holders  of  elective  offices and  jobs,  whether  elected  oi  appointed  in  accord­ ance  with  this Constitution,  shall  maintain  memberriiip in  good standing.  Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to  held  such  office  or  job  and  shall  constitute an  incapacity  with  regard  to  such  office  or  jo'j.  ARTICLE Xin  ELECTIONS  FOR  OFFICERS.  PORT  AGENTS  AND  PATROLMEN  Section  1,  Nominations  ~  Any  member  may  submit  his  name  for  nomination  for  any office,  or the  job of  Port Agent  or Port  Patrolman, by  delivering or sending  a  letter addressed to the  Credentials  Committee,  in  care  of  the  Secretary­Tfeasureri at  the ad­ dress of  Headquarters,  The Secretary­Treasurer is charged  With  the  safekeeping  of  these  letters and  shall  turn  them  ­  over  to  the  Credentials  Committee  upon  the  letter's  re­ quest.  This  letter shall  be dated  and shall  eontain  the  fol­ lowing:  (a)  The name  of  the candidate  (b)  His  home  address and  mailing address  (c)  His  book  number  (d)  The  title of  the office or other  job for  which  he  is a  candidate,  including the  name of  the Port  in  the event  the  position  sought  is  that  of  Agent  or  Patrolman  (e)  Proof  of  citizenship  (f)  Pjxiof  of  seatime and/or employment  as required  for  candidates.  The  ietter must  reach  Headquarters no  earlier than  Au­ gust 12th  and no  later than  September 12th  of  the election  year.  Section  2.  Credentials  Committee  (a)  A  Credentials Committee shall  be elected  at the  first  regular meeting  in  September  of  the  election year, at  the  Port  where  Headquarters  is located.  It shall  consist  Of  six  members  in  attendance  at  the  meeting,  with  two  members from  each of  the Deck,  Engit.e and  Stewards De­ partments.  In  the  event  any  Committee  member  is  un­ able  to  serve,  the Committee  shall  suspend  until  the  Sec­ retary­Treasurer  calls  a  special  meeting  at  the  Port  in  order  to  elect  a  replacement  The  Contmittee's  results  t thaU be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by  handed to  the member who  shall  thereupon sigh  his nana*  «  majority  vote  of  the  membership at  a special  meeting  '  on a  roster sheet (which  shall  be  kept  in  duplicate)., to­  ^  called  for that  purpose at Headquartett^Port.  ..  (b>  After its election, the Committee shall  immediately  gether  with  his  book  number,  and  ballot  number,  the  go  into  session..  It  shaJi  determine  whether  the  person  portion of the  ballot on which the ballot nurnber  is printed  has submitted his application  correctly  and  possesses the  shall  then  be  removed,  placed  near  thu  roster  sheet, and  necessary  qualifications.  The  Committee  shall  prepare  a  the  member shall  proceed  to  the  voting site.  report  listing each  applicant  and  his  book  number  under  <e)  Each  Port  Agent shall  be responsible  for  the estab­ the  office  or  Job  he  is seeking.  Each  applicant  shall  be  lishment of  a booth  or other voting  site where each  mem­ marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the find­ ber may  vote  in  privacy.  ings  of  the  Committee.  Where  an  applicant  has  been  (f)  Upon completion of  voting the member shall fold the  marked "disqualified,"  the  reason  therefor must  be stated  ballot so  that  no part  of  the printed  or written  portion  Is  in  the  report.  Where  a  tie  vote  has  been  resolved  by  a  visible.  He shall  then drop the ballot into a narrow­slotted  special  meeting of  the membership, that fact shall  also be  ballot  box,  which  shall  be  provided  for  that  purpose  by  noted,  with  sufficient  detail.  The  report  shall  be  signed  the  Port  Agent,  and' kepit  locked  and  sealed  except  as  by  all  of  the  Committee  members,  and  be  completed  and  hereinafter set forth.  submitted  to the  Ports  in  time for  the next  regular meet­ (g)  Voting  shall  commence  on  November  1st  of  the  ing after  their election.  At  this meeting,  it shaU  be  read  election  year  and  shall  continue  through  December  31st,  and  incorporated  in  the  minutes,  and  then  posted  on  the  exclusive of  Sundays  and  (for  each  individual  Port)  holi­ Bulletin  Board  in  each  port.  days  legally  recognized  in  the  city  in  which  the  Port  (c>  When  an  applicant  has  been  disqualified  by  the  affected  is  located.  If  November  1st  or  December  31st  Committee.  h§  shall  be  notified  immediately  by  telegram  • falls on, a  Sunday  or  on  a  holiday  legally  recognized  in  at  his  listed  addresses.  He  shall  also  be  sent  a  letter  a  Port  in  the  city  in  which  that  Port  is  located,  the  bal­ containing  the  reasons  for  such  disqualifications  by  air  loting  period  in  such  Port  shall  commence  or  terminate,  mail,  special  delivery,  registered,  A  disqualified  appli­ as the case may  be,  on  the  next  succeeding  business  day.  cant  shall  have  the  right  to  take  an  appeal  to  the  mem­ Subject  to  the  foregoing,  voting  in  all  Ports  shall  com­ bership  from  the  decision  of  the  Committee.  He  shall  ­ mence  at  9:00  AM,  and  continue  until  5:00  PM,  except  forward  copies  of  such  appeal  to  each  Port,  where  the  that,  or  Saturdays,  voting  shall  commence  at  9:00  AM  appeal  shall  be  presented  and  voted  upon  at  a  regular  and. continue  until  12  Noon,  and,  on  regular  meeting  meeting  no  later than  the second  meeting  after the  Com­ days,  voting  shall  commence  at  9:00  AM  and  continue  mittee's election.  It  Is the  responsibility  of  the applicant  until  7:30  PM.  to  insure  timely  delivery  of  his  appeal.  In  any  event,  Section  4.  PoUa  Committer  without prejudice to  his written appeal, the applicant  may  (a)'Each  Port  shall  elect,  prior  to the  be^nlng of  the  appear  in  person  before  the  Committee  within  two  days  voting  on  each  voting  day,  a  Polle Committee, consisting  after  the  day  on  which  the  telegram  is  sent,  to  correct  of  three  members.  For  the  purpose  of  holding  a  meeting  his application  or argue  for his qualification.  for  the  election  of  a . Polls  (Committee  only,  and  notwith­ The Committee's report  shall  be  prepared  early  enough  standing  the  pro\'  .ns,of  Article  XXIV.  Section  2,  or  to allow  the applicant  to appear  before  it  and  still  reach  any  other  provision  of  this  Constitution,  five  <S)  mem­ the  Ports  in  time  for  the fint  regular  meeting  after  its  bers  shall  constitute  a  quorum  for  each  Port,  with  the  election.  .  .  said  meeting  to  be  held  between  8:00  AM  and  9:00  AM.  (d>  A  majority  vote  of  the  membership  shall,  in  the  with  no  notice  thereof  required.  It  shall  be  the  obliga­ case  of  such  appeals,  be  sufficient  to  overrule  any  dis­ tion  of  each  member wishing  to  serve  on  a  Polls  Com­ qualification  classification  by  the  Credentials  Committee,  mittee,  or  to  observe  the  election  thereof,  to  be  present  in  which  event, the bne  so previously  classified shall  then  during  this  time  period.  It  shall  be  the  responsibility  be  deemed  qualified.  of  the Port  Agent  to see  that the  meeting for  the  purpose  (e)  The  Credentials  Committee,  in  passing  upon  the  of  electing  the  said  Polls  Committee  is  called,  and  that  qualifications  of  candidates,  shall  have  the  right  to  con­ the  minutes  of  the  said  meeting  are sent  daily  to  Head­ clusively  presume  that anyone  nominated and qualified  In  quarters.  In  no  case  shall  voting  take  place  unless  a  previous elections  for candidacy  for any  office, or  the Job  duly  elected  Polls Committee  is functioning.  of  Port  Agent or  Port Patrolman,  has met  all the  require­ (b)  The  duly  elected  Polls  Committee. shall  collect  ments of  Section  1­A  of  Article  XH.  all  unused  ballots,  the  voting  rosters,  the  numbered  stuns  of  those  ballots  already  used,  the  ballot  box  or  boxes,  Section  3.  Balloting Procednre.  and  the  bal.ot  records  and  files  kept  by  the  Port  Agent.  (a)  The  Secretary­Treasurer  shall  insure  the  proper  and  timely  preparation  of  ballots,  without  partiality  as  It  shall  then  proceed  to compare  the  serial  numbers  and  to  candidates  or  Ports,  The  ballots  may  contain  general  nmounts  of  stubs  with  the  number  of  names  and  corre­ information  and  instructive  comments  not  inconsistent  sponding  serial  numbers  on  the  roster,  and  then  com­ with  the  provisions  of  this  Constitution.  All  qualified  pare  the  serial .number  and  the  amounts  of  ballots  used  candidates  shall  be  listed  thereon  alphabetically  within  with  the  vei­fication  list,  as  corrected,  and  ascertain  each  category.  The  listing  of  the  Ports  shall  follow  a  whether  the  unused  ballots,  both  by  serial  numbers  and  geographical  pattern,  commencing  with  the  most  nortbly  amount,  represent  the  difference  between  what  appears  Port  on  the  Atlantic  coast,  following  the  Atlantic  coast  on  the  verification  list, as corrected, and  the  ballots used.  down  to the  most southerly  Port on  that coast,  then  west­ If  any  discrepancies  are  found,, a  detailed  report  thereon  erly  along  the Gulf  of  Mexico and  so on.  until  the  list of­ shall  be  drawn  by  the  Polls  Committee  finding  such  dis­ Ports is exhausted.  There shall be allotted  write­in space,  crepancies,  which  report shall  be in  duplicate,  and  signed  on each  ballot, sufficient  to permit  each member  voting to  by  all  the  members  of  such  Polls  Committee.  Each  write  in as  many names as there  are offices and  Jobs to be  member of  the  Commute,  may  make  what separate  com­ voted upon.  Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the  ments  thereon  he  desires,  provided  they  are  signed  and  number  thereon  placed  at  the  top  thereof  and  shall  be  dated  by  him.  A  copy  of  this  report  shall  be  given  the  so perforated as to enable  that portion  containing the said  Port  Agent,  to  be  presented  at  the  next  recular  meeting.  number  to be. easily  teiuuved.  On  this removable  portion  A  copy shail  also be  simultaneously sent  to the  Secretary^  shall also be  placed a short statement indicating the.nature  Treasurer,  who  shall  cause  an  investigation  to  be  made  forthwith.  The  results of  such  investigation  shall  be  re­ of  the  ballot  and  the  voting  dates  thereof.  (b)  The  ballots so  prepared at  the direction  of  the Sec­ ported  to  the  membership  as  soon  as  comple^,  with  retary­Treasurer  shall  be  the  only  official  ballots.  No  recommendations by  th'* Secretary­Treasurer.  Alnajority  others  may  be  used.  Each  ballot  shall  be  numbered  as  vote  of  the  mei.ibership  shall  determine  what  action,  if  indicated  in  the  preceding  paragraph  and  shall  be  num­ any,  shall  be  taken  thereon,  with  the  same  effect  asjn­ bered  consecutively, commencing  with  number  1.  A  suf­ dicated  in  Article  I.  ficient amount  shall­be  printed  and  distributed  to  each  (c). The Polls Committee shall also  insure mat the ballot  Port.  A  record of  the ballots,  both  by serial  numbers and  box  is  locked  and  sealed,  which  lock  and  seal  shall  not  amount,  sent  thereto  shall  be  maintained  by  the  Secre­ be  ppened  except  in  the  manper  hereinafter  set  forth.  tary­Treasurer.  who  shall  also  send  each  Port  Agent  a  The same  procedure as^is  set forth  In  the  preceding para­ verification  list  indicating  the  amount  and  serial  numbers  graph  with  regard  to  ^crepancies  shall  be  utilized  In  of  the  ballots sent.  Each  Port Agent shall  maintain sepa­ the  event  the  Polls  Committee  has  reason  to  believe  the  rate  records of  the  ballots sent  him and shall  inspect and  lock  and  seal  have  been  illegally  tampered  with.  count the baliots.  when received, to insure  that the amoimt  (d)  The Polls Committee shall  permit qualified members  sent,  as  well  as  the  numbers  thereon,  conform  to  the  only to  vote.  Prior thereto, it shall ascertain  whether they  amount  and  numbers  listed  by  the  Secretary­Treasurer  are  in  good  standing,  stamp  their  book  with  the  word  as  having  been  sent  to­that  Port.  The  Port  Agent  shall  "voted," and  the  date.  Issue  ballots  to  voters.  Insure  that  immediately  execute  and  return,  to  the  Secretary­Treas­ proper  registration  on  the  roster  takes  place,  collect  the  urer,  a  receipt  acknowledging  the  correctness  of  the  stubs, and keep  them in  numerical order.  It shall  preserve  amount  and  numbers  of  the  ballots  sent,  or  shall  notify  good  order  and  decorum  at  the  voting  site  and  vicinity  the  Secretary­Treasurer  of  any  discrepancy.  Discrep­ thereof.  All  members and others  affiliated with  the Union  ancies  shall  be  corrected  as soon  as  possible  prior to  the  are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee,'  voting  period.  In  any  event,  receipts  shall  be  forwarded  when  called  upon,  in  the  preservation  of  order  and  for  ballots  actually  received.  The  Secretary­Treasurer  decorum.  shall  prepare a file  in  which shall  be kept  memoranda and  (e)  In  order  to  maintain  the  secrecy  and  accuracy  of  correspondence  dealing  with  the  election.  This file  shall  (he  ballot,  and  to  eliminate  the  possibility  of  errors  or  at  all  times  be  available  to  any  member  asking  for  in­ Irregularities  in  any  one  day's  balloting  affecting  all  the  spection of  the  same at  Headquarters.  balloting  in  any  port,  the  following  procedure  ahall  be  (c)  Balloting shall­take  place in  person, at  Port Offices,  observed:  I  At  the  end  of  each  day's  voting,  the  Polls  Committee.  .  and  shall  be  secret.  No  signature  of  any  voter,  or other  distinguishing  mark,  shail  appear  on  the  ballot,  except  in  the  presence  of  any  member  desiring  to  attend,  pro­ that  any  member  may  write  in  the name or  names of  any  vided  he observes  proper  decorum,  shall  open  the  ballol  member or  members, as appropriate,  for any  office, or the  box  or  boxes,  and  place  ail  of  that  day's  ballots  therein  In  an  envelope,  or  envelopes,  as  requirid,  which  shall  lob  of  Port  Agent  or  Patrolman.  (d)  No  member  may  vote  without  displaying  his  then  'be  sealed.  >  The  members  of  the  Polls  Committee  .  Union  Book,  in  which  there  shall  be  placed, an  appro­ shail  thereupon  sign  their  names  icross ihe  liapijof  the. ,,  priate notation  of  the date  andnf­ the fact of  voting,  both  said env^ope or envelopes,  with their  bmdc  numb.:rs neki^^  prior  to  being  handed  a  balJot..  A; ballot  shaU­'theu  be,  !»; their signatures,  ^^he  Coa(j)iM(tMt J^  �SoMtoMatarr­ iiate  «nd  name  of  the  Port  on  the  said  envelope  or  en^  irelopes,  and  shall  certify,  on  the  envelope  or  envelopes,  'that  the  ballot  box  or  boxes  were  opened  publicly,  that  all  ballots  for  that  day  only  were  remqved,  and  that  ail  of  those ballots  are enclosed  in the  envelope or  envelopes  dated  for  that  da^  and  voted  in  that  Port.  The  Polls  Committee shall  check  the  rosters, and  any  other  records  they  deem  appropriate,  to  insure  the  foregoing.  At  the  discretion  of  Headquarters, official  envelopes may  be  pre*  pared  for  the  purpose  of  enclosing  the  ballots  and  the  making  of  the  aforesaid  certification,  with  wording  em­ bodying  the  foregoing  inscribed  thereon,  in  which  event,  these envelopes  shall  be  used  by  the  Polls Committee  for  the  aforesaid  purpose.  Nothing  contained  herein  shall  prevent  any  member  of  a  Polls  Committee  from  adding  such  comments  to  the  certificate* as  are  appropriate,  provided  the  comments  are  signed  and  dated  by  the  member  making  them.  The  envelope or  envelopes shall  then  be  placed  in  a  wrapper  or  envelope,  which,  at  the  discretion  of  Headquarters,  may  be  furnished  for  that  purpose.  The wrapper or  envelope shall  then be  securely  sealed  and  either  delivered,  or  sent  by  certified  or  reg­ istered  mall,  by  the  said  Polls  Committee,  to  the  deposi­ tory  named  in  the  pre­election  report  adopted  by  the  membership.  The  Polls  Committee  shall  not  be  dis­ charged from  its duties until  this mailing  is accomplished  and  evidencv  of  mailing or  delivery  is furnished  the Port  Agent,  which  evidence  shall  be  noted  and  kept  in  the  Port  Agent's  election  records  or  files.  The  Polls  Committee  shall  also  insure  that  the  ballot  box  or  boxes  are  locked  and  sealed  before  handing  them  back  to  the  Port  Agent,  and  shall  place  the  key  or  keys  to  the  boxe"  in  an  envelope, across  the  flap of  which  the  members  of  the  Committee  shall  sign  their  names,  book  numbers,  and  the  date,  after  sealing  the  envelope  se­ curely  In  addition  to  delivering  the  key  and  ballot  box  or  boxes  as  aforesaid,  the~Polls  Committee  shall  de­ liver  to  the  Port  Agent  one  copy  of  each  of  the  roster  sheets for the day, the  unused  ballots,  any  reports  culled  for  by  this  Section  4,  any  files  that  they  may  have  re­ ceived.  and  all  the  stubs  collected  both  for  the  da}  and  those  turned  over to  it.  The Port  Agent shall  be  respon­ sible for  the  proper safeguarding  of  all  ;he  aforesaid  ma­ terial.  shall  not  release  any  of  it  until  duly  called  for,  and  shall  insure  that  no  one  illegally  tampers  with  the  material  placed  in  his  custody.  The  remaining  copy  of  each roster  sheet  used  for the  day shall  be mailed  by  the  Polls  Committee  to  Headquarters,  by  certified  or  regis­ tered  mail  or delivered  in person.  ­ <fi  Members of  the Polls  Committee shall  serve without  compensation, except that the  Port Agent shall compensate  each  Polls Committee  member  with  a  reasonable  sum  for  meals while  serving.  Seetien  5.  Ballot  Collection,  Tallying  Procedure.  Protests,  and  Special  Votes.  (a)  On  the  day  the  balloting  in  each  Port  is  to  termi­ nate.  the  Polls  Committee  elected  for  that  day  shall,  in  addition  to  their  other  duties  hereinbefore  set  forth,  de­ liver  to  Headquarters,  or  mail  to  Headquarters  (by  certi­ fied  or  registered  mail),  all  the  unused  ballots,  together  with  a  certification,  signed  and  dated  by  all  members  of  the  Committee  that  all  ballots  sent  to  the  Port  and  nui  used  are  enclosed  therewith,  subject  to  the  right  of  each  member  of  the  Committee  to  make  separate  comments  under  his  signature  and  date.  The  certification  shall  specifically  identify,  by  serial  number  and  amount,  the  unused  ballots  so  forwarded.  In  the  same  package,  but  bound  separately,  the  Committee  shall  forward  to  Head­ quarters  all  stubs  collected  during  the  period  of  voting,  together  with  a  certification,  signed  by  all  members  of  the  Committee,  that  ail  the  stubs  collected  by  the  Com­ mittee are enclosed  therewith, subject  to the right of  each  member of  the Committee  to make separate comments un­ der  his  signature  and  date.  Th^  said ^Poils  Committee  members  shall  not  be  discharged  from  their  duties  until  the  forwarding  called  for  hereunder  is accomplished  and  evidence  of  mailing  6r  delivery  is  furnished  the  Port  Agent,  which  evidence  shall  be  noted  ai.d  kept, in  the  Port  Agent's election  records  or files.  (b)  All  forwarding  to  Headquarters,  called  for  under  this Section  5,  shall  be  to the  Union  Tallying  Committee,  at  ihc .address  of  Headquarters.  In  the  event  a  Polls  Committee  cannot  be  elected  or  cannot  act  on  the  day  the balloting  in  each  Port  is to  terminate,  the Port  Agent  shall  have  the  duty  to  foriyard  the  material  specifically  set forth  in  Section  5(a)  (unused  ballots and  stubs)  to  the  Union  Tallying  Committee  which  will  then  carry  out  the  functions  in  regard  thereto  of  the  said  Polls  Committee.  In such event, the  Port Agent shall  also forward  all other  material  deemed^ necessary  by  the  Union  Tallying  Com­ mittee; to  execute  those  functions.  All  certifications  called  for  under  this  Article  XIII  shall  be  deiemed  made  according  to  the  best  knowledge,  information,  and  belief  of  those  required  to  make  such  certifications.  (c)  The  Union  Tallying  Committee  shall  consist  of  14  membera:.  Six  shall  be  elected  from  Headquarters  Port,  and  two shall  be elected  from  each  of  the  four  ports  of  Bal|;imore,  Mobile,  Hew  Orleans,  and San  Francisco.  The  Six  to  be elected  from  Headquarters  Port  shall  consist  of  two  from  each  of  the  three  departments  of  the  Union.  The others shall  be elected  without regard  to department.  The election  shall  be  held  at  the  last  regular  meeting  in  /December  of  the  election  year.  No  OiTicer,  Port  Agent,  'Patrolman,  or  candidate  for  office,  or  the  job  of. Foci  >Agefnt  or  Patrolman,  shall  be  eligible  for election  to  this  'Coiiiiiilttie'e;  In  addition  to  Its  duties  hereinbefore  iset  'forth,  the.  Union  Tallying  Committee  shall  be  charged  with  the­tally  of  all  thp  ballots and  the  prep^ktlon  of  p  closing report  setting forth  in complete detail,  the results  of  the  election,  including  a  complete  accounting  of  all  ballots and  stubs, and  reconGiliation  of  the same  with  the  rosiers,  verification  lists, and  receipts of  the  Port  Agents,  all  with  detailed reference  to serial  numbers and amounts,  and  with  each  total  broken  down  into  Port  totals.  The  Ta.ly.rg  Committee shall  be  permitted  access to  the elec­ t  rm  records and files of  all  Ports,  which  they  may  require  to  be  forwarded  for  inspection  at  its  discretion.  The  re­ port  shall  clearly  detail  all  discrepancies  discovered,  and  :..iaii  cjntain  recommendations  for the  treatment  of  these  discrepancies.  All  members  of  the  Committee  shall  sign  the report,  without  prejudice, however,  to the  right of  any  member  thereof  to  submit  a  dissenting  report  as  to  the  accuracy  of  the count  and  the  validity  of  the ballots,  with  p,.rt:nent  details.  The  Tallying  Committee  is  also  charged  with  the  re­ ceipt  and  evaluation  of  written  protests  by  any  member  " ho  claims  an  illegal  denial  of  the  right  to  vote.  If  it  finds the  protest  invalid,  it  shall  dismiss  the  protest  and  so  inform  the  protesting  member,  by  wire,  on  the  day  of  dismissal.  If  it finds  the  protest  valid,  the  Committee  shall  order  a  special  vote,  to  be  had  no  later  than  within  the  period  of  its  proceedings,  on  such  terms as  are  prac­ tical.  effective,  and  just,  but  which  terms,  in  any  event,  shall  include the  provisions of  Section  3(c)  of  this  Article  and  the  designation  of  the  voting  site  of  the  Port  most  convenient  to  the  protesting  member.  Where  a  special  vote  is ordered  in  accordance with  this Section  Sfc), these  terms  shall  apply,  notwithst/inding  any  provisions  to  the  contrary  contained  in  this  Article.  Protests may  be  made  only  in  writing and  must  be received  by  the  Union  Tally­ ing  Committee jdurlng the  period of  its  proceedings.  The  reports  of  thisdCcnninittee  shall  include  a  brief  summary  of  each  protest  received,  the  name  and  book  number  of  the  protesting  member, and  a  summary  of  the disposition  of  the said  protest  The Committee  shall  take all  reason­ able  measures  to  adjust  the  course  of  its  proceedings  so  as  to  enable  the  special  vote  set  forth  in  this  Section  5(c)  to be completed  within  the time  herein specified.  No  closing  report  shall  be  made  by  it  unless  and  until  the  special  votes  referred  to  in  this  Section  5(c)  shall  have  been duly  completed and  tallied.  Id)  The  members  of  the  Union  Tallying  Committee  shall  proceed  to  Headquarters  Port  as  soon  as  possible  after their  election but,  in any  event, shall  arrive at  Head­ quarters  Port  prior  to the  first  business day  after  Decem­ ber 31  of  the election  year.  Each  member of  the Commit­ tee  not  elected  from  Headquarters  Port  shall  be  reim­ bursed  for  transportation,  meals, and  lodging  expense  oc­ casioned  by  their  traveling  to  and  returning  from  Head­ quarters Port.  All members  of  the Committee shall  also he  paid  at  the  prevailing  standby  rate  of  pay  from  the  day  subsequent  to  their  election  to  the  day  they  return,  in  normal  course,  to  the  Port  from  which  they  were elected.  The  Union  Tallying  Committee  shall  elect  a  chairman  from  among  themselves and,  subject to the express  terms  of  this  Constitution,  adopt  its  own  procedures.  Decisions  as  to special  votes,  protests, and  the  contents of  the final  report shall  be  valid  if  made  by a  majority  vote, provided  there be  a quorum  in attendance,  which' quorum  is hereby  fixed at  nine  (9).  The  Union  Tallying  Committee,  but  not  less  than  a  quorum  thereof,  shall  have  the sole  right  and  duty­to obtain  the  ballots from  the depository  immediate­ ly  after  the  termination  of  balloting  and  to  insure  their  safe  custody  during  the  course  of  the  Committee's  pro­ ceedings.  The  proceedings  of  this  Committee,  except  for  the  actual  preparation  of  the  closing  report  and  dissents  therefrom,  if  any,  shall  be  open  to any  member,  provided  he  observes  decorum.  In  no  event  shall  the  issuance  of  the hereinbefore referred  to closing report of  the Tallying  "­..mmittce  be  delayed  beyond  th<»  January  15th  imme­ diately  subsequent  to  the  close  of  voting.  (e)  The  report  of  the  Committee  shall  be  made  up  in  sufficient  copies  to  comply  with  the ^folIowi^g  require­ ments: two copies  shall  be sent  by  the Committee  to each  Port  Agent  and  the  Secretary­Treasurer  prior to the first  regular meeting  scheduled to  take place  subsequent to  the  close of  the Committee's  proceedings or, in  the­event such  meeting  is scheduled  to  take  place  four days  or  less from  the close of  this Committee's proceedings, then at  least five  days  prior  to  the  next  regular  meeting.  Whichever  meet­ ing  applies  shall  be  designated,  by  date,  in  the  report,  and shall  be referred  to as the "Election  Report" meeting.  As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall  post  one  copy  of  the  report  on  the  bulletin  board,  in  a  conspicuous  manner.  This  copy  shall  be  kept  posted  for  a  period  of  two months.  At  the Flection  Report  meeting,  the other copy  of  the report  shall  be read  verbatim.  (f)  At  the  Election  Report  meeting,  there  shall  be  taken­ up the  discrepancies,  if  any,  referred  to  i.. Section  5(c) of  this Aitic?e  and  the recommendations of  the Tally­ ing  Committee  submitted  therewith.  A  majority  vote  of  the  membership  shall  decide  what  action,  if  any,  in  ac­ cordance  with  the  Constitution,  shall  be  taken  thereon,  which  action,  however,  shall  not  include  the  ordering  of  a  special  vote  unless  the  reported  discrepancies  affect  the  results  of  the  vote  for  any  office, or  job,  in  which  event,  the  special  vote  shall  be  restricted  thereto.  A  majority  of  the membership,  at  the  Election  Report  meet­ ing, may order a  rccherk  and  a  recount when a dissent  to  the closing  report  has been  issued  by  three or  more  mem­ bers  of  the  Union  Tallying  Committee.  Exciept  for  the  contingencies provided  for m this Section  5(f), the  closing  report  shall  be  accepted  as final.  (g)  A  special  vote  ordered  pursuant  to  Sec.  5(f)  must  plaer and  be  completed  within  seven  (7)  days  aftdc  the  Election  Report  meeting, at  each  Port  where  the din­ mpandes so acted upon  took place.  Subject to the forn­ ; going,  and  to  the  limits  of  the  vote  set  by  the  member­ ship, as  aforesaid, the  Port agents  in each  such  Port shall  have  the functions of  the Tallying Committeq^as  set forth  in Section S(c), insofar as that section deals with the terms  of such special vote. The Secretary­Treasurer shall make  a  sufficient amount  of  the  usual  balloting  material  immedi­ ately available to Port  Agents, for the  purpose of  such spe­ cial  vote.  Immediately  after  the  close  thereof,  the  Port  fAgent shall summarize  the results  and communicate  them  to the Secretary­Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets,  and  unused  ballots  pertaining  to  the  special  vote  shall  be  forwarded  to  Headquarters,  all  in  the  same  package,  but bound  separately, by the  most rapid means practicable,  but,  in  any  case,  so  as  to  reach. Headquarters  in  time  to  enable  the  Secretary­Treasurer  to  prepare  his  report  as  required  by  this Section  5(g).  An  accounting  and  certifi­ cation,  made  by  the  Port  Agent, similar to those  required  iof  Polls  Committees,  shall  be  enclosed  therewith.  The  !Secretary­Treasurer  shall  then  prepare  a  report  contain­ ing  a .combined  summary  of  the  results,  together  with  a  schedule  indicatiog  in  detail  how  they  affect  the  Union  Tallying  Committee's  results,  as  set  forth  in  its  closing  report.  The form  of  the latter's report  shall  be followed  as  closely  as  possible.  Two  (2)  copies  shall  be  sent  'o  each  Port, one  copy of  which shall  be posted.  The other  copy  shall  be  presented at  the next  regular meeting  after  the  Election  Report  meeting.  If  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  decides  to  accept  the  Secretary­Treasurer's  report,  the  numerical  results  set  forth  in  the  pertinent  'segments of  the Tallying  Committee's closing  report shall  be  deemed  modified  accordingly,  and,  as  modified,  ac­ cepted  and  final.  If  the  report  is  not  accepted,  the  numerical  results in  the  pertinent  segments of  the Tally­ ing  Committee's closing  report  shall  be  de'>med  accepted  and  final  without  modification.  If  ordered, a  recheck and  recount, and the report  there­ on  by  the  Ution  Tallying  Committee,  shall  be  similarly  disposed  of,  and  deemed  accepted  and  fi.­'l,  by  majority  vote of  the membership  at  the  regular  meeting  following  the  Election  Report  meeting.  If  such  recheck  and  'e­ count  is ordered,  the  Union  Tallying  Committee  shall  b«  required  to  continue  its  proceedings  correspondingly."  Section  6.  Installation  Into  Office  and  the  Job  of  Port  Acent  or  Patrolman.  (a)  The  person  elected  shall  be  that  person  having  tha  largest  number  of  votes  cast  for  the  particular  office  or  Job  involved.  Where  more  than  one  person  is  to  be  elected  for  particular  office  or  job,  the  proper  number  of  candidates  receiving  the  successively  highest  number  of  votes shall  be  declared  elected.  These  determinations  shall  be  made  orly  from  results  deemed  final  end  ac­ cepted  as  provided' in  this  Article.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Secretary­Treasurer  to  notify  each  individual  elected.  (b)  All  reports by  Committees and  the Secretary­Treas­ urer  under  this  Article,  except  those  of  the  Polls  Com­ mittees, shall  be entered  in  the minutes of  the Port  where  Headquarters  is  located.  Polls  Committee  reports  shall  be  entered  in  the minutes of  the  Port  where  it  functions.  (c)  The  duly  elected  Secreiary­Treasurer,  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurers,  Port  Agents,  and  Port  Patrolmen  shall  take  over  their  respective  offices  and  jobs,  and  assume the duties  thereof, at  midnight of  the night of  the  Election  Report  meeting,  or  the  next  regular  meeting,  depending  upon  at  which  meeting  the  results  as  to  each  of  the  foregoing  are  deemed  final  and  accepted,  as  pro­ vided  in  this  Article.  The  term  of  their  predecessors  ,shall  continue  up  to,  and  expire  at,  that  time,  notwith­ standing  anything  to  the  contrary  contained  in  Article  XI,  Sec.  1.  This  shall  not  apply  where  the  successful  candidate  cannot  assume  h<­  office  because  he  is  at  sea.  In  such  event,  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  may  grant  additional  time  for  the  assumption  of  the  office  or  job.  In  the  event  of  the  failure  of  the  newly­elected  Secretary­Treasurer  to  assume  office,  the  provisions  of  Article  X,  Section  2(a),  as  to  succession  shall  apply  until  such  office  Is  assumed,  if  he  does  not  assume  office  within  90  days,  the  line  of  succession  shall  apply  until  the  expiration  of  the  term.  All  other  cases of  failure  to  assume office  shall  be dealt  with as­decided by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership.  (d)  Before  assuming  office,  every  Officer,  Fort  Agent,  and  Patrolman  shall  take  the  following  oath:  "I  do  solemnly  swear  that  I  will  faithfully  execute  the  duties  of  of  the  Seafarers  International  Union  of  North  America.  Atlantic  and  Gulf  District,  and  I  will,  to  the  best  of  my  ability,  protect  and  preserve  the  Constitution  of  this  Union  and the  welfare of  the membership."  ARTICLE XIV  OTHER  ELECTIONS  Section  1.  Auditing Committee.  Each  port shall  elect an  Auditing  Committee  on  Friday  of  each week, at  3:00 P.M..  for the  purpose of  auditing the  financial  report  for  that  week.  These  reports  shall  be  submitted  to  the  next  regular  meeting  of  that  port,  for  membership action.  The  Committee shall  consist  of  three  members.  No Officer, Port  Agent. Patrolman, or employee  shall  be eligible  to serve on  this Committee.  The election  shall  be  by  majority  vole  of  the  members  in  attendance  at  the  meeting,  provided  that  any  member  eligible  to"  serve  may  nominate  himself.  The same provisions  shall apply  with  regard to  the Port  where  Headquarters  is located except  thai  the  Auditing  Xlommlttee  there  shall  audit  the  financial  reports  of  the  Headquarters Port  Agent end  the  Secrctary*^Treasttrer.  JI  ­­11  ­­• .ji I  • '/i  e\  �• 'l y.  ­t v".  •  ,«!;_:  ­' ^ "­^  • '  ippp;  •   .1 :f.y''­.[  • '"  P• V'V• 5^/­ . . i,.!­  •   iS. •   liv'^  :•   .i.­.­.vi,  '  ­V.­,,• *?:• . ­ IcSvl;':'"'  • ; ^  ftPPPP"  Ix; ­: ­•   I "•   : ,  I •   • ­'t ",• . •   riP­';":  I:  '  |V jT' i  ­ rsig­­,"­ kf  Saetlou S.  The Trial  Committee shalLbear all  pertinent  Section  S. Qoaiferiy  riaanelal Commtttee.  The Qoartetly  flnendal Committee  shall  be eleeted al  .  evidence and shall not  be  bound  hp the  rules of evldener  the Port  where Hcadtfiarters Is loeated, at the first or sees  required  by  eburU  of  law  but  nay  receive  all  relevant  end  regular  meeting held  after the  close of tiie  calendar  testimony. The Trial  Committee may  grant adjournments,  quarter for  which the Committee  Is to  make the required  at  the  request  of  the  accused,  to enable  him  to  make  a  audit  It shall  be  the duty  of  the Secretary­Treasurer  to  proper  defense.  In  the  event  the  Trial  Committee  falls  decide at  which of  these meetings the  election shall  take  lieneath  a  quorum,  it shall  adjourn  until  a  quorum  does  place.  The Committee  shall consist  of  six members,  with  exist.  Section  4.  No  trial  shall  be  conducted  unless  all  the  two members from  each of  the Deck, Engine and Stewards  Departments.  No  officer.  Port  Agent,  Patrolman  or  ena­ accusers  are  present The  Trial  Committee  shall  conduct  ployee  shall  be  eligible  to serve  on  this Committee.  The  the  trial  except  that  the  accused  shall  have  the  right  to  members shall  be elected by  a majority  vote of  the mem­ cross­examine  the accuser,  or accusers, and  the  witnesses,  bers  present  at  the  meeting  provided  Suit  any  member  as well  as to conduct  his  own  defense.  The  accused  may  select  any  member  to  assist  him  in  his  defense  at  the  eligible  to serve  may  nominate himself.  trial,'  provided,  (a),  the  said  member  Is available  at  the  Section  3. Trial  Committee.  A Trial  Committee shaU be elected at a Special Bleetlng  time of  the trial  and (b)  the said member agrees to render  held  at  10:00  AJd.  the  next  business  day  following  the  such  assistance.  If  the  accused  challenges  the  qualifica­ regular  meeting  of  the  Port  where  the  Trial  is  to  take  tions of  the  members  of  the  Trial  Committee,  or  states  place.  It  shall  consist  of  five  members,  of  which  therej  that  the  charges do  not  adequately  inform  him  of  what  shall  constitute  a  quorum.  No  Officer,  Port  Agent,  Port  wrong  he  allegedly  committed,  or  the  time  and  place  of  Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial  such  commission,  such  matters  shall  be  ruled  upon  and  Committee.  No  member  who  intends  to  be  a  witness  in  disposed  of. prior to proceeding  on  the  merits of  the de­ the  pending  trial  may  serve,  nor  may  any  member  who  fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if  proven  cannot, for any reason, render an honest deeisim.  It shaU  by  the  weight  of  the  evidence,  and  the  burden  of  such  be  the  duty of  every  member  to decline  nomination  if  he  proof  shall  be  upon  the  accuser.  Every  finding  shall  be  knows, or  has reason  to believe,  any of  the foregoing  dis­ based on  the quality of  the evidence and  not solely on  the  qualifications apply to him.  The members of this Commit­ number of  witnesses  produced.  , Section  5.  The  Trial  Committee  shall  make  findings as  tee shall  be elected under  such generally  applicable  rules  to  guilt  or  innocence,  and  recommendations  as  to  pun­ as are adopted  by a  majority vot  of  the membership.  ishment  and/or  other  Union  action  deemed  desirable  in  Section  4.  Appeals Committee.  the  light  of  the  proceedings.  These  findings and  recom­ The Appeals Committee shall  consist of  seven members,  mendations shall  be those of  a majority  of  the Committee,  five  of  whom  shall  constitute  a  quorum,  elected  at  the  and shall  be  in writing, as shall  be any  disSent. The  Com­ Port  where'Headquarters  is  located.  The  same  disqual­ mittee  shall  forward  it#  findings  and  recommendations,  ifications and  duties of  members shall  apply  with  regard  along  with  any  dissent,  to  the  Port  Agent  of  the  Port  to  this  Committee  as  apply  to  the  Trial  Committee.  In  where the  trial  took  place,  while a  copy  thereof  shall  be  addition,  no member  may serve  on an  Appeals Committee  forwarded  to the  accused and. the  accusers,, either In  per­ in the hearing  of  an appeal  from a Trial  Committee deci­ son  or  by  mall  addressed  to  their, last  known  addresses.  Bion.  if  the said  member was a  member of  the Trial Com­ The  findings  shall  include  a  statement  that  the ri^ts  of  the  accused  under  this  Constitution,  were  properly  safe­ ""'seriio  5.  NegotlaUng  and Strike Cominlttee.  guarded.  The findings  also  must  contain  the  charges  The  members  of  a  Negotiating  and  Strike  Committee,  made, the  date  of  the trial,  the name  and  address of  the  whether of  a  Port  or otherwi­e.  shall  be  composed  of as  accused, the accuser, and each  witness: shall describe 'bach  many members as shall be determined, by a  majority vote  document  lised  at  the trial;  shall contain  bir summary  of  the  iqembership.  upon  recommendation  of  the  Secre­ of  the  proceedings,  and  shall  state  the' a findinigs  as  to  tary­Treasurer.  Any  member  may  attend any  meeting of  guilt Or  innocence.  If  possible, all  the documents used  at­ this  Committee  provided  he observes  decorum.  However,  the  trial  shall  be kept.  All  findings and  recommendatlMS  a  limit  may  be  set by  the chairman  of  the Committee  on  shall  be  made  a  part  of tiie  regular  files.  the number  of  those who  may attend.  Section  8. The  Port  Agent  of  the  Port  of  Trial  shall,  Section  8.  Meeting Chairman.  upon  receipt of  the  findings and  recomtnendatlons  of  the  The meeting  Chairman shall  be a  member elected from  Trial Committee, cause  the findings and  recommendations  the floor by  majority vote  of  the members at any  meeting.  to be  presented, and entered  Into the  minutes, at the next  Section  7.  Delegates.  regular  meeting.  .  As soon  as the  Secretary­Treasurer  is advised as to  the  Section  7.  The  Port  Agent  shall  send  the  record  of  date and  duly authorized number  of  delegates to  the con­ the entire  proceedings to  Headquarters, which  shall cause  vention  of  the  Seafarers  International  Union  of  North  sufficient  copies  to  be  made  and  sent  to  each  America,  he  shall  communicate  such  facts  to  the  Port  Port  in  time  for  thereof  the  next  regularly  scheduled  meeting.  Agent  of  each  Port, together  with  recommendations as to  8.  At  the  latter  meeting,  the  proceedings  shall  generally  applicable  rules  for  the  election ­of  delegates.  be Section  discussed.  The  meeting  shall  then  vote.  A  majority  These  facts and  recommendations shall  be announced  and  vote of  the  membership of  the Union shall:  read  at  the  fimt  regular  meeting  thereafter.  Unless  .  (a)  Accept  the findings and  reccmmendations,  or  changed by a  majority vote of  the membership during that  (b)  Reject  the findings and  recommendations, or  meeting,  the  election rules shall  apply.  These rules  shall  (c)  Accept  the findings,  but  modify  the  recommenda­ not  prohibit  any  member  from  nominating  himself.  The  tions, or  results of  the election shall  be communicated  to each Port  (d)  (^der a  new trial  after finding that substantial  Jus­ Agent, posted  on  the bulletin board, and  announced at the  tice has  not  been done  with regard  to the charges.  In this  next  regular meeting of  the Port.  Rules of  election here­ event, a new  trial shall  take place at the Port  where  Head­ under may  include provisions for automatic  election of  all  quarters is  located  and. upon  application, the acciued. the  qualified  nominees,  in  the  event  the  number  of  such  accusers,  and their witnesses shall  be furnished  transpor­ nominees  does  not  exceed  the  number of  delegates to  be  tation  and subsistence.  •  Seetlon  9.  After  the  vote  set  forth  In  Section  8.  any  elected.  ARTICLE  XV  punishment  so decided  upon  shall  become  effective.  The  TRIALS  AND  APPEALS  Section  1.  Any  member  may  bring  charges against any  Secretary­Treasurer  shall  cause  notice  of  the  results  other  member  for  the  commission  of  an  offense  as  set  thereof  to be sent to each accuse'*  and accuser.  Section .10.  An  accused  who  has  been  found  guilty,  or  forth  in  this Constitution.  These charges  shall  be in writ­ ing  and  signed  by  the accuser,  who shall  also include  his  who  is under effective  punishment may  appeal  in the  fol­ book  number.  The  accuser  shall  deliver  these  charges  to  lowing manner:  He  may  send  or  deliver  a  notice  of  appeal  to­  the  the  Port  Agent  of  the  Port  nearest  the  place  of  the  of­ fense.  or  the  Port  of  pay  off.  if  the  offense  took  place  Secretary­Treasurer  within  30  days  after  receipt  of  the  aboard  ship.  He  shall  also  request  the  Port  Agent  to  notice of  the  decison  of  the  membership.  Section  11.  At  the  next  regular  meeting  of  the  Port  present  these  charges  at  the  next  regular  meeting.  The  accuser  may  withdraw  his  charges  before  the  meeting  where  Headquarters  is located, after  receipt of  the  notice  of appeal, the Secretary­Treasurer shall present the notice,  takes  place.  Section  2.  After  presentation  of  the  charges  and  the  which  shall then  become part  of  the minutes.  An Appeals  request  to  the  Port  Agent,  the  Port  Agent  shall  cause  Committee shall then  be elected.  The Secretary­Treasurer  is  charged  with  the  duty  of  presenting  the  before­men­ those  charges  to  be  read  at  the  said  meeting.  If  the  charges  are  rejected  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  tioned  proceedings  and  all  available  documents  used  as  Port,  no  further  action  may  be  taken  thereon,  unless  evidence at the  trial to the Appeals  Committee, ks  well as  ruled  otherwise  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  of  any  written  statement  or argument  submitted  by  the. ac­ the  Union  within  90  days  thereafter.  If  the  charges  are  cused.  The  accused  may argue  his appeal  in person, if  he  accepted,  and  the  accused  is  present,  he  shall  be  auto­ so desires.  The appeal  shall be  heard at  Union Headquar­ matically  on  notice  that  he  will  be  tried  the  following  ters  on  the  night  the  Committee  is  elected.  It­ shall  be  morning.  At  his  request,  the  trial  shall  be  postponed  the responsibility of  the accused to  insure that  his written  until  the  morning  following  the  next  regular  meeting,  at  statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time  for  which  time  the  Trial  Committee  will  then  be  elected.  He  such  presentation.  shall  also  be  handed  a  written  copy  of  the  charges  made  Section  12.  The Appeals Committee shall  decide­Ue ap­ against  him.  peal as soon as  possible, consistent with  fair consideration  If  the accused  is  not  present,  the  Port  Agent  shall  im­ of  the evidence and arguments before  it.  It may grants­ mediately  cause  to  be  sent  to him.  by  registered  mail  ad­ Journments  and  may  request  the  accused  or  accusers  to  dressed  to  his  last  known  mailing  address  on  file  with  present arguments,  whenever necessary  for such  fair con­ the  Union,  a  copy  of  the  charges,  the  names  and  twok  Section  13. The decision of  the Appeals Committee shall  numbers  of  the  accusers,  and  a  notification  that  he  must  appear  with  his  witnesses,  ready  for  trial  the  morning  be  by  majority  vote, and  shall be  in  the  form of  findings  after  the next  regular meeting, at  which  meeting the Trial  and recommendations.  Dissents will  be allowed.  Decisions  and dissents shall be in writing and signed by  those partic­ Committee  will  be  elected  In  the event  a  majority of  the membership of  the  Union  ipating in  such decision  or dissent.  In making  its findings  shall  vote  to  accept  charges  after  their  rejection  by  a  and  recommendations,  the  Committee  shall  be  governed  Port,  the  Trial  shall" lake  place  in  the  Port  where  Head­ by  the  following:  quarters  is  located.  Due  notice  thereof  shall  be  given  to  (a)  No finding cf  guilt shall  be reversed  If  there U sub­ the  accused,  who  shall  be  informed  of  the  name  of  his  stantial  evidence  to  support  such  a  finding  and.  in  such  accusers,  and  who  shall  receive  a  written  statement  of  case, the  Appeals Committee  shall  not make  its own find­ the charges,^ At  tiie  request of  the  accused, transportation  ings as  to the  Weight of  evidence.  and  subsistence  shall  be  provided  the  accused  and  bis  <b>  In  no event  shall  Increased  punishment  be recqm­ witnesses!  .mended.  ,  .  (jCi.  A  new  trial  sbaU  be  reeommmidad  If  the  AA9Mln  ComaalttM finds­da) Uiat  any mnnber of llio THol OomM; J  mittee siwuld.  have  been  disquiaifiail,  or lb)  that  the  no­^d  cused  was not adequately  Informed  of  the  details of  the  chsrged  offense,  whieh  resulted  In  his  hot  hsviog  been  given a  fair trial, or (e) that for any other reason, the ae­ cused was not  given a fair trial.  (d)  If  there  If  no  substantia  evidence  to  support  a  finding of  guilt, the  Appeals Committee  shall  recommend  that  the  charge  on  which  the  finding  was  based  be  dis­ missed.  (e)  The  Appeals  Committee  may  recommend  lesser  punishment  Section  14. The  Appeals  Committee  shall  dellvw  Its  decision  and  dissent  if  any,  to  the  Seoretaiy­Treuurer.  The Secretary­Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to bo  published and  shall  have  them sent  to each  Port  In  time  to reach  there before  the next regular scheduled meeting.  He shall also  send a  copy to each accused and  accuser at  their last known address, or notify them in  person.  Section  15.  At  the  meeting  indicated  in  Section  14  of  this  Article,  the  membmhip,  by  a  majority  vote,  ahall  accept the decision  of  the Appeals  Committee, or  the dis­ sent therein,  if  any. If  there is no  dissent, the  decision of  the  Appeals  Committee  shall  stand.  If  a new trial  Is ordered, that  trial  shall  be held  in  the  Port  where  Headquarters  is  loeated,  In  the  manner  pro­ vided  for  in  Section  t of  this  Article.  Any  decision  so  providing  for a  new trial  shall  contain such directions  as  will  insure a fair hearing to the accused.  Section 16.  The  Secretary­Treasurer  shall  notify  the  accused and  each accuser,  either  In  person  or In  writing  addressed  to  their  last  known  addiW  of  the  results  of  the appeal.  A further appeal  ahall be allowed as set forth  In  Section 17.  Seetlea  17.  Each member is riutrged with kuoiriedge of  the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Intemai­ tional  Union  Of  North  America,  and  the rights  of,  and  procedure  as  to,  further  appeal  as  provided  for  therein.  Decisions reached thercnhder shall be binding on all mem­ bers of  the  Union.  : Section  18. It  shall be  the  duty  of  all  members of  the  Union  to  take all  steps  within  their constitutional  power  to carry  out  the  terms of  any effective  decisions.  Section  19.  Any  accused  may  waive  any  or  all  rigfata  and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused  has  been properly  notified of  his trial  and­fails to attend  without  properly  requesting  a  ­ustponement,  the  Trial  Committee  may  hold  Its  trial  without  his  presence.  ARTICLE XVI OFFENSES AND PENALTIES Section 1.  Upon  proof  of  the commission  of  the follow­ ing  offenses,  the  member  shall  be  expelled  from  mem­ bership:  (a)  Proof of  membership in any wganization  advocating  the  overthrow  of  the  Government  of  the  United  Statea  by  force;  (b)  Acting  as  an  informer  against  the  Interest  of  the  Union or the  membership in  any organizational  campaign:  (c)  Acting as an  informer for, or agent, of  the Company  against  the  Interests of the membership  or tiie  Union;  (d)  The commission  of  any  act as  part  of  a conspiracy  to  destroy  the  Union.  Seetlon 8.  Upon  proof  of  the commission  of  any of  the  following offenses,  the member shall  be penalised  up to a  penalty  of  expulsion  from  the  Union.  In  the  event  the  penalty of  expulsion  Is not  invoked  or recommended,  the  penalty  shall  not exceed  suspension  from  the  rights  and  privileges of  membership for. more than  two (2)  years, or  a fine of  $90.00. or  both:  (a)  Wilfully  misappropriating  or  misusing  Union  prop­ erty of  the value  in excess  of  $90.00;  |  (b)  Unauthorized use of  Union property, records, stamps,  seals,  etc.,  for  the  purpose  of  personal  gain;  |  <c)  Wilful  misuse  of  any  office  or  Job,  elective  or­not.  within  the  Union  for the  purpose of  personal  gain, finan­ cial  or  otherwise,  or  the  wilful  refusal  or  failure  to  ­ execute  the  duties or  functions of  the said  office or  Job.  or  gross  neglect  or  abuse  in  executing  such  duties  or  functions;  (d)  Unauthorized  voting,  or  unauthorized  handling  of  ballots,  stubs,  rosters,  verification  lists,  ballot  boxes,  or  election files, or  election material  of  any sort;  (e>  Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges  are  false;  (f)  Making or  transmitting, with  intent to  deceive. falOa  reports or communications,  with  knowledge  of  the fblslfty  thereof, or unauthorizedly altering  reports or  communica­ tions which  foil  within  the  scope  of  Union  business: '  '  (g)  Deliberate  failure  or  refusal  to  Join  one's  ship. 'OT  misconduct  or  neglect  of  duty  aboard  ship,  to  the  dOtri­ ment  of  the  Union  or  its agreements;  •  •^   (h)  Deliberate  and  unauthorized  interference,  or delib­ erate and malicious villification,  with regard to the exeCu­'  tion of  the duties of  any  office or  Job;  (i>  Paying  for,  or  receiving  money  for,  empioymOnt  aboard  a  vessel;  (J)  Wilful  refusal  to  submit  evidence  of  affiliation  for  the  purpose  of  avoiding  or  delaying  money  payments  to  the  Union,  or  unauthorizedly  transferring  or  receiving  evidence  df  Union  affiliation.  With  intent  to  deceive;  <k)  Wilful  failure  or­refusal  to carry  out the  orders of  '  those  duly  authorized  to  make  such  orders  during  timo  '  of  strike.  .  Section  3.  Upon  proof  of  the  commission of  any  of  th*'  following  offenses,  members  shall  be  penalized  Up  to  suspension  from  the  rights and  privileges of  membership"  for two  (2) years,  or a fine of  $50.00. or  both:  >  (a)  Wilfully  misappropriating  or  misusing  Union  prop­ erty of  the value  under $90.00;  1  ­?  (b)  Assuming any  office or Job,  whether elective 6r iki|j  .  with  knowledge of  the  lack of  possession of  the—•   • Ai:  tiona required  therefqri  , ;  'bse­ s  �• anteMeatairr—^ac* iie?ap  I fr­t­,­'/..­, ;  _  Kt  (e)  Mlaeonduct  during  any  meeting  or  other  official  Union .proceodlng.  or bringing  the  Union  into  disrepott  by  conduct  not  provided  for elsewhere  in  thte  Article:  (d)  Refusal  or  negligent  failure  to  carry  out  orders  of  those duly  authorized  to  make such  orders at  any  time.  Section 4.  Upon  proof  of  the  commission of  any  of  the  following  offenses,  members  shall .be  penalized  up  to  a  fine  of  950.00:  (a)  Refusal  or  wilful  failure  to  be  present  at  sign­ons  or  pay­oifs;  <b)  Wilful  failure  to  submit  book  to  Union  representa­ lives  at  pay­off:  (c)  Disorderly  conduct  at  pay­off  or sign  on;  (d)  Refusal  to cooperate  with  Union  representatives  in  discharging  their  duties;  (e)  Disorderly  conduct  in  the  Union  Hail;  (f)  Gambling In  the  UniOn  Hall;  (g)  Negligent  failure  to  Join  ship.  Section  5.  Any  member  who  has  committed  an  offense  penalized  by  no  more  than  a fine  of  $50.00  may  elect  to  waive  his  rights  under  this  Constitution  and  to  pay  the  maximum fine  of  $50.00 to  the duly  authorized representa­ tive  of  the  Union.  Section 6.  If offense  against the  Union and  its principles  and  policies takes  place  in  the  meeting, the  meeting  may  go  into  a  Committee  of  the  Whole  and  try  the  member  at once, and  in this  case, the  findings and recommendation  of  the  Committee  of  the  Whole  shall  be  acted  upon  as  if the report  were made  by a duly elected Trial Committee.  Section  7.  This  Union,  and  its  members,  sh^ll  not  be  deemed  to waive  any  ciaim, or personai  or property  rights  to  which  it  or  its  members  are  entitled,  by  bringing  the  member  to  trial  or.enforcing  a  penalty  as  provided  in  this  Constitution.  Section  8.  Any  member  under  suspension  for  an  of­ fense  under  this  Article  shall  continue  to  pay  all  dues  and assessments and must  observe his duties  to the Union,  members,  officials  and  Job  holders.  ARTICLE  XVIi  PUBLICATIONS  This Union  may  publish  such  pamphlets. Journals, news­ papers,  magazines,  periodicals,  and  general  literature,  in  such  manner  as  may  be  determined,  from  time  to  time,  by  a  majority  vote of  the  membership.  ARTICLE  XVIII  BONDS  Officers and  Job  holders,  whether elected or  appointed,  as  well  as  all  other  employees of  the  Union,  may  be  re­ quired  to  be  bonded  under  such  terms  and  conditions  as  may  be determined,  from  time to  time,  by a  majority vote  of  the  membership.  ARTICLE  XIX  EXPEBIDITURES  ­  Section  1.  Policies  or specific  instructions  with  regard  to  expenditures  to  be  made  or  expenses  to  be  incurred  shall  be determined  by a majority  vote of  the membership.  In  the  event  no  contrary  policies  or  instructions  are  in  existence,  the  Secretary­Treasurer  may  authorize,  make,  and  incur  such  expenditures  and  expenses  as  lie  within  the  authority  conferred  upon  him  by  Article  X  and  Ar­ ticle  XI  of  this Constitution.  Section  2.  The  provisions  of  Section  1  shall  similarly  apply  to  the  routine  accounting  and  administrative  pro­ cedurea  of  the  Union  except  those  primarily  concerned  with  trials, appeals,  negotiations, strikes, and  elections.  Section  3.  The  provisions  of  this  Article  shall  super­ sede,  to  the  extent  applicable,  the  provisions  of  Articles  X  and  XI.  ARTICLE  XX  INCOME  Section  1.  The  income  of  this  Union  shall  include  re­ ceipts  from  dues,  initiation  fees, fines,  assessments,  con­ tributions,  loans,  interest,  dividends,  as  well  as  income  derived  from  any  other  legitimate  business  operation  or  other  legitimate  source.  Section  2.  No  member shall  be  required  to  pay  or de­ liver any  sum of  money  to any  Union  representative  with­ out  obtaining  an  official  Union  receipt, signed  and  dated.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  member  to  demand  such  re­ ceipt.  Section  3.  No  assessments shall  be  levied  except after  a  ballot  conducted  under  such  general  rules  as  may  bo  decided  upon  by  a  majority  vote of  the  membership,  pro­ vided  that:  (a): The  ballot must  be secret.  (bi  The  assessment  must  be  approved  by  a  2/3  ma­ jority  of  the  valid  ballots cast.  Section 4.  All  payments  by  members or other affiliates  of  this  Union  shall  be  applied  successively  to  the  mone­ tary  obligations  owed  the  Union  commencing  with  the  oldest  in  point  of  time,  as  measured  from  the  date  of  accrual  of  such  obligation.  The  period  of  arrears  shall  be  calculated  accordingly.  ARTICLE  XXI  PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION  This  Union,  by  majority  vote  of  the  membership,  may  provide  for  affiliation  with  it  by  individuals  in  a  lesser  capacity  than  membership,  or  in  a  capacity  other  than  membership.  By  majority  vote  of  the  membership,  the  Union may  provide  for the eights and obligations  incident  to  such  capacities  or  affiliations.  These  rights  and  obli­ gations may include, biit are not limited to: (a) the  applica­ bility  or  non­applicability  of  all  or  any  part  of  this .Con­ stitution;  (b)  the terms  of  such  affiliation; (c)  the right  of  the  Union, to  peremptory  termination  of  such  affiliation  and, (dl. the fees  required for  such affiliation.  In no event  may  anyone  not  a  member  receive  evidence of  affiliation  equivalent  to  that  of  members,'receive  priority  or  rights  over  members,  or  be  termed  a  member.  ARTICLE  XXII  FORMULATION  OF SHIPPING  RULES  Section  I.  The  formulation  of  shipping  rules shall  not  be  deemed  part of  any  routine administrative  task.  Ship­ ping  rules  governing  the  details  of  the  assignments  of  Jobs  and  governing  conduct  and  procedure  connected  therewith  may  be  issued  and  take  effect  only  after  ap­ proval by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership.  Shipping  rules  duly  Issued  shall  be  deemed  to  Ve  Union  policy.  Section  2.  A  majority  vote  of  the  membership  may  make  special  exceptions  or  rules  for  any  company  or  vessel,  for  organizational  purposes,  whether  covered  by  a  contract or  not.  ARTICLE  XXIIl  QUGRUMS  Section  1.  Unless  elsewhere  herein  otherwise  specif­ ically  provided,  the  quorum  for  a  special  meeting  of  a  Port  shall  be  six  members.  Section  2.  The  quorum  for a  regular  meeting of  a  Port  shall  be  seven  members.  Section  3. The  quoriim for  the Agents' Conference shall  be  a  majority  of  those  eligible  to  attend.  Section  4.  Unless  otherwise  specifically  set  forth  here­ in,  the quorum  for any committee  shall  be the  majority of  those duly  elected or  appointed  thereto.  Section  5.  Unless  otherwise  specifically  set  forth  here­ in, the  decisions, reports,  recommendations, or other func­ tions of  any  segment of  the  Union  requiring a  quorum  to  act officially,  shall  be  that of  the  majority of  the quorum,  and  shall  not'be  official  or  effective  unless  the  quorum  requirements are  met.  ARTICLE  XXIV  MEETINGS  Section  1.  All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided  a quorum  is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M.  If  such  meeting ni^t falls  on a  holiday, the  meeting shall  take place,  providing a  quorum  is present, at 7:00 P.M.  the  following  night.  In  the  event a quorum  is not  present  at  7:00  P.M.) the  Port  Agent of  :he pertinent  port shall  post­ pone  the  opening  of  the  meeting  until  a  quorum  is  pres­ ent,  but  in  no event  later than  7:30  P.M.  A  majority  vote  of  the  membership shall  be  sufficient  to change  the  date  of  any future  reguliar meeting.  Section  2.  A  special  meeting  at  a  Port  may  be  called  only at  the direction  of  the  Port  Agent  No special  meet­ ing  may  be  held,  except  between'the  hours  of  9:00  A.M.  and 5:00  P.M.  Notice  of  such  meeting  shall  be  posted  at  least  two hours  in advance,  on  the Port  bulletin  board.  ARTICLE  XXV  AGENTS'  CONFERENCE  Section  1.  The Secretary­Treasurer shall call an  Agen's*  Conference  once  a  year,  and  may  call,  with  the  approval  of  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership, additional  Agents'  Conferences during  the year.  The  time  and  place  of  each  such  meeting  shall  be  fixed  by  the  Secretary­Treasurer.  These  conferences  may  be  postponed  or  cancelled  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  in  case  of  emergency.  A  majority  vote of  the  membership shall  determine  when  such  emergency  exists.  Section  2. The  Agents'  Conference  may  discuss  and  prepare  reports and  recommendations on  any  part  of  the  Union's activities,  policies and  plans.  The adoption  of  any  such  recommendation  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  member­ ship  shall  make  the  provisions  thereof  binding  Union  policy,  until  modified  or  otherwise  altered  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  provided  such  recommendation  is  not  inconsistent  with  the  provisions  of  this  Constitu­ ARTICLE  XXVI  DEFINITIONS  AND  MISCELLANEOUS  PROVISIONS  RELATING  THERETO  Seetion  I.  Incapacity.  Unless  otherwise  set  forth  or  dealt  with  herein,  the  term  "incapacity," shall  mean  any  illness  or  condi.tion  preventing  the  affected  person  from  carrying out  his duties  for more  than  30 days;  or absence  from  the  United  States;  or  suspension  from  office  or  membership  as  provided  for  in  this  Constitution;  or  the  due  replacement  of  one  under an  incapacity  as indidated.  However, nothing contained in this Article shall^be deemed  to  prohibit  the  execution  of  the  functions  of'more  than  one  Job and/or'^office,  in  which  event  no  incapacity  shall  be  deemed  to  exist with  regard  to tlie  regular  Job  or of­ fice of  the one  taking over the  duties and functions of  the  one  incapacitated.  The  period  of  incapacity  shall  be  the  time  during  which  the  circumstances  exist.  Section  2.  Unless  otherwise  set  forth  or  dealt  with  herein,  the  term  "vacancy,"  and  the  term  "vacancy  not  caused by  an  incapacity," shall  be deemed  to be  the same,  and  shall  include  failure  to  perform  the  functions  of  any  office or  Job  by  reason of  death, or  resignation, or  expul­ sion  from  the Union  with uo  further right to appeal  in ac­ cordance  with  the  provisions of  this Constitution.'  Section  3.  When  applicable  to  the  Union  as  a  whole,  the  term, "majority  vote of  the me.nbership,"  shall  mean  the  majority  of  all  the  valid  votes cost  by  members at  an'  official  meeting  of. those  Ports  holding  a  meeting.  This  definition  shall  prevail  notwithstanding  that  one  or  more  Ports  cannot  hold  meetings  because  of  no  quorum.  For  that purpose of  this section, the  term ­"regularly scheduled  meeting night at  which the  pertinent vote may  take place"  shall  refer  to  a  meeting  or  meetings  during  the  time  period  within  which  a  vote  must  be  taken  in  accordance  with:  (a)  The Constitution  (b>  Union  policy, and  .  (ci  Custom and  usage  of  the  Union  in  the  indicated  priority.  Section  4.  When  applicable  solely  to  Port  action  and  not concerned  with, or reiated to. Union  action as a whole,  and  not  forming  parf  of  a  Union­wide  vote,  the  term,  "majority  vote  of  the  membership."  shall  refer  to  the  majority  of  the  valid  votes  cast  by  the  members  at  any  meeting  of  the  Port,  regular  or special.  _  Section  5. The  term,  "membership­action"  shall  mean  the same  as the  term "majority  vote of  the membership."  Section  6.  Where  the  title  of  any  office  or  Job,  or  the  holder thereof,  is set  forth In  this Constitution,  all  refei^  ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall  be  deemed  to be  equally applicable  to  whomever is  duly  acting  in  such  office  or Job.  Section  f.  The  term "Election  Year" shall  be  deemed  to mean  that  calendar  year prior  to  the  calendar  year  in  which  elected  officials  and  other  elected  job­holders  are  required to  assume oMce.  The first election  year shaU be  deemed  to  be  1954.  Seetion  8.  The  terms,  "this  Constitution,"  and  "this  amended Constitution," shall  be deemed  to have  the same  meaning  and  shall  refer  to  the  Constitution  which  takes  the  place  of  the  one  adopted  by  the  Union  in  1939,  as  amended  up  through  August  1951.  Section 9.  The  term, "member  in good  standing," shaU  mean  a  member  not  in  arrears  or  under  suspension  or  sentence  of  expulsion.  Unless  otherwise  expressly  indi­ cated, the  term, "member," shall mean  a member  in good  standing.  Section  10.  The  term,  "membership  book,"  shall  mean  any  official  certificate  issued  as  evidence of  Union  mem­ bership.  Section II.  Whenever the day on which a Union meeting  or action  is to  take  place  falls on  a  holiday,  the  meeting  or action  shall  be  put  off  until  the  next  business  day,  at  the  same  hour.  ARTICLE  XXVII  AMENDMENTS  This  Constitution  shall  be  amended  In  the  following  manner:  Section  I.  Any  member  may  submit,  at  any  regular  meeting  of  any  Port,  proposed  amendments  to  this  Con­ stitution  in  resolution  form.  If  a  majority  vote  of  tho  membership of  the  Port approves  it, the  proposed amend­ ment  shall  be  forwarded  to  all  Ports  for  further  action.  Section 2.  When a  proposed  amendment  is accepted  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership,  it  shall  be  referred  to  a  Constitutional  Committee  in  the  Port  where  Head­ quarters  is  located.  This  Committee  shall  be  composed  of  six members,  two  from  each  Department  and  shall  be  elected  in  accordance  with  such  rules  as  are  established  by  a  majority  vote  of  that  Port.  The  Committee  will  act  on  all  proposed  amendments  referred  to  it.  The  Committee  may  receive  whatever  advice  and  assistance,  legal  or  otherwise,  it  deems  necessary.  It  shall  prepare  a  report  on  the  amendment  together  with  any  proposed  changes  or  substitutions  or  recommendations,  and  the  reasons for  such  recommendations.  The latter  shall  then  be  submitted  to  the  membership  by  the  Secretary­Treas­ urer.  If  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  approves  the  amendment  as  recommended,  it  shall  then  be  voted  upon,  in  a  yes  or  no  vote  by  the  membership  of  the  Union  by  seciet  ballot  in  accordance  with  the  procedure  outlined  in  Article  XIII,  Section  3(b)  through  Section  5,  except  that,  unless otherwise  required  by  a  majority  vote  of  the  membership  at  the  time  it  gives  the  approval  necessary  to  nut  the  referendum  to  a  vote,  the  Union  Tallying  Committee  shall  consist  of  six  (G>  members,  twQ  from  each  of  the  tliree  (3)  departments  of  the  Union,  elected  from  Hea^iql<arters  Port.  The  amendment  shall  either  be  printed  on  the  ballot,  or  if  too  lengthy,  shall  be  referred  to  on  the  ballot.  (Copies  of  the  amendment  shall  be  posted  on  the  bulletin  boards  of  all  Ports  and  made  available  at  the  voting site  in  all  Ports.  Seetion  3.  If  approved  by  a  %  majority  of  the  valid  ballots  cast,  the  amendment  shall  become  effective  im­ mediately  upon  notification  by  the  Headquarters Tallying  Committee to the Secretary­Treasurer that the amendment  has  been  so  approved,  unless  otherwise  specified  in  the  amendment.  The  Secretary­Treasurer  shall  immediately  notify  all  Ports  of  the  results  of  the  vote  on  the  amend­ ment.  ARTICLE  XXVm  TRANSITION  CLAUSE  Seetion  I. It  is  the  purpose  and  intent  of  this  Article  to provide for an orderly  transition from  Union operations  and  activities  as  governed  by  the  Constitution  in  effect  prior  to  the  adoption  of  this  amended  Constitution,  to  .  operations and activities conducted in accordance with this  amended Constitution.  Accordingly, the following sections  are  to  be  given  the  interpretation  required  to  effectuate  the  foregoing  purpose  and  intent  Seetion  2.  All  routine  administrative,  accounting,  and  other  similar  procedures  and  processes  of  this  Union,  in  effect  imm^iately  prior to  the  adoption  of  this amended  ­ Constitution,  shall  be  deemed  to  be  permitted  hereunder  and  shall  continue  in  effect,  unless  or  until  changed,  in  accordance  with  the provisions  hereof.  • Section 3.  All  methods  and  means  of  collecting  and  disbursing  Union  funds,  all  segregations  of  Union  funds,  the  sequence  of  regular  meeting  nights,  rules  of  order  generally  followed,  bonding  procedures,  shipping  rules,  permit  systems,  reinstatement  procedures,  and  any  other  practices or  procedure,  in  effect  immediately  prior  to the  adoption  of  this  amended  Constitution,  shall  be  deemed  to  be  permitted  hereunder,  and  shall  continue  in  effect  unless or  until  changed  in accordance  with  the  provisions  hereof.  Seetion  4.  All  Union  policies,  customs,  and  usage,  in­ cluding  those  with  regard  to admission  into  membership,  in effect immediately  prior to the adoption of  this amended  Constitution,  shall  be  deemed  to  be  permitted hereunder  and  shall  continue  in  effect  unless  or  until  changed  in  accordance with  the provisions  hereof.  SecRon 5.  The Secretary­Treasurer, the  Assistant Secre­ tary­Treasurer,  all  Port  Agents  and  Patrolmen,  and  all  others  elected  as  a  result  of  the  balloting  held  by  this  Union  during  November  and  December  of  1952,  shall  be  deemed  to have  been  duly  elected  in conformity  with  the  provisions of  this Constitution.  From the  date of  adoption  of  this  Constitution,  they  shall  execute  the  powera  and  functions,  and  assume  the  responsibilities,  of  the  said  offices  and  Jobs,  as  set  forth  In  this  Constitution.  They  shall  hold  office,  pursuant  hereto,  until  the  expiration  date of  the terms of  office set  forth  herein.  The terms  of  Article  Xm.  only  insofar  as  they  apply  to  election  of  Officials, Port Agents, and  Patrolmen, shall take effect the  first election  year.  • •    '­I  •   ­.1  • '  ­y­'l  • '­• J  '. V. /'Af;  •  r  "  '  �.... • • „  • ::^...­ J'  'i  ^r"  f ij­'i  'v  Im'­ I'iW."  ARTICLE  XlV­Oiher ElecHbns:  ARTICLE I—Name  and  General Powers: |?,;4'tU  I i'­ I  chairmen,  delegates'and  members  of  the  following  committees:  Auditing,  Quarterly  Financial,  Trial,  Appeals,  Negotiating  and  Strike—Defines  qualifications  for  these  positions.  name of  the union  and defines  its general  lowers.  Anxi/"iEii  AIM'  1*^  Provides for affiliation of  the At­ AKTICLC  11—Atnliahon;  lantic and  Ckilf  District  with  the  Seafarers  Internatfonal  Union  of  North  America,  the  American  Federation  of  Labor  and  other  bodies  as  may  be  determined  by  a  majority  vote of  the  membership.  ARTICLE  XV—Trials and Appeals: righVo/"eUry  member  to  a  fair  trial  by  an  impartial  committee  of  his  Union  brothers.  Lists  in  detail  the  procedure  for  bringing  charges  and  for  p re­ sen ting  charges  to  the  membership­^Provid«  for  election  of fi^  ve­ member  trial  committee  and  defines  Committee's  procedure  and  duties—Requires that  accused must be confronted  by  the accuser­ Gives accused  right  to representation  by  a  brother member  before  the trial committee—Requires presentation  of  the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by  a  majority  vote  of  the  members—Provides  procedure for  appeals.  ARTICLE Ill­Membership:  set by a majority vote of  the membership—Defines certain eligibility  requirements that  must  be met  by candidates for  new  membership  —Provides  relief  for  members  who  may  be  unable  to  pay  dues  because of  incapacity beyond  their control—States  the Union's oath  of  obligation—Outlines  rules  for suspension  and dismissal  for  non­ payment  of  dues and  assessments—Rights of  membership  to  expel  those  who might  support dual  and  hostile groups.  ARTICLE XVI—Offenses  and Penalties:  {^Mhe ofl  ARTICLE IV­Reinsfatement:  Sgh?to  Statement of  dismissed members.  ARTICLE  V­Dues and  Initiation Fee: SS'^d/ei  • Ts;  schedule, initiation fee and method of  payment—Provides dues may  not  be  changed  except  by  constitutional  amendment—^Permits  the  membership, by majority  vote, to waive dues and  initiation fees for  organizational  purposes only.  ARTICLE  XVII­Publications:  lication of  a newspaper  and other literature.  ARTICLE  yi—Retirement  from  Membership:  ADTI^I C  V\/lll  Provides  for  bonding  of  officers  AKI ILLt  AVIII—DOndS:  and employes otihe Union  under.  such conditions  as may  be determined by tne memberships^  Defines the procedure  by which a Seafarer may retire his book  and  outlines the method of  reinstatement.  ARTICLE  VII—Sysfem of  Organization:  ARTICLE XIX­Expenditures:  ments of  the Union  and pro\ddes for  administrative authority  ship  shall  determine  twU­ cies or  specific  instructions  with  regard  to expenditures.  A DTI/"I  C  \/lll  Designates the following as elec­ AKI ILLt  VIII—Utticers:  tive officers: the Secretary­Treas­ urer.  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurers  and  Port  Agents  and  Patrol­ men.  A DTi/"i  c  vv  Defines  the  Union's  sources  of  in­ AK I ILLt  AA—income:  come­Sets forth the duty of  mem­ bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any  payment of  money to  the Union—Provides that  no assessment may  be  levied  unless  approved  by  a  two­thirds  majority  of  the  valid  ballots  cast  by  the  members  in  a  secret  election—Gives  member­ ship power  to set  up  general  rules for  assessment  balloting—Pro­ vides for  the Union  to derive  income /rom dividends,  interest and  legitimate business operations.  .  ARTICLE IX­Other Elective  Jobs:?7cifSm».'dSe:  L­;;  gates  and  members of  certain  committees  must  be  elect^ by  the  membership.  'Si  ARTICLE  XXI­Degrees of  Membership:  fSlf?  the  Secretary­Treasurer,  Assistant  Secretary­Treasurers,  Port  Agents,  Patrolmen,  Meeting  Chairmen,  Dielegates  and  members  of  the  Auditing,  Trial,  Quarterly  Financial,  Appeals  and  Negotiating  and  Strike  Committees—Provides  procedure  for filling  vacancies  in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial repdrts­^  Establishes membership control  over actions and reports of  officials .  and committees.  rules for affiliation of individuals other  than full members must bt  determined by the Union's membership.  ARTICLE X­Duties of  Elective  Officers:  ­^­XV  fenses for  which a memiaer may  be brought  to triah­^Places  limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members  found guilty  of  such  offenses—Gives  a  member  the  right  to  waive  triu  imd  accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspeh^on  or dismissal  from  the  Union—Provides for  trial  by meeting actihg  as committee  as a  whole  for  offenses committed  during  cpurse of  meeting.  ARTICLE  XXIj—Formulatlpri  of  Shipping  Rujesi  Guarantees,  as  did  the  previous  Constitution,  that  shij^ng  rules  may  not  be revised  unless approved  by  membership.  ./  ARTICLE  XXIK­Quorums:  ARTICLE  XI—Wages  and  Terms  of  Office:  Provides  that  the  Secretary­Treasurer,  Assistant  Secretary­Treas­ urers,  Port  Agents  and  Patrolmen  shall  serve  for  two­year  terms  and  that  their  wages shall  be set  by  a  majority  vote  of  the mem­ bership—Provides  for  hiring  and  dismissal  of  other  employes  and  personnel, subject  to a  majority vote of  the membership.  shall  be six  members and  the quorum  for  a  regular  Port  nieeting  shall be seven members.  '.L  for  on  every  other  Wednesday—Excepticms  are  noted  for  holU&ys  and  failure to obtain a quorum,:  ,  i..  ^  ^  ARTICLE  XXIV­Meetings:  regular meetings  at  ARTICLE  XII—Qualifications  for  Elective  Office:  ARTICLE  XXV­Agenf's Conference:  Sets forth  that  any  member has the right  to nominate  himself  for  any  office—Lists eligibility  requirements for  the  various offices.  ARTICLE  XIII—FUrfJrtnc.  Describes  procedure  for  nomi­ MKIHoLC  Alii  elections:  nation  to  office­Provides  for  election  of  a  six­member  Credentials  Committee  to  inspect  the  candidates'  eligibility  according  to  rules  of  Constitution—Estab­ lishes safeguards  for  the right  of  a member  to nominate himself  to  office.  Describes  the  Union's  balloting  procedure  in  detail—Pro­ vides  for  election  of  Polls Committees  to  conduct  elections  and  of  a  district­wide Tallying Committee,  including  members  from  New  York,  Baltimore,  Mobile,  New  Orleans and  San Jrancisco  to tabu­ late results—Sets  forth manner  for installation of  officers.  .pi/; V  ence of  Port Agents to .be called  by  the Secretary­Treasurer.  r  ARTICLE  XXVKPefinlrtons 5  frequently  in  the  language  of  the  Constitution.  ARTICLE  XXVII—Amendments: amendm^t of the Con­ stitution  by  the membership.  .r  •\'•  ARTICLE  XXVIII­Transition Claiise:f''^^® ®  transfer of  Union  practices and procedures to regulation  by propqised  Constitution.  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 3, 1959 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ICC GRAB BLOCKED UNIONS HELP CHECK MOVE FOR CONTROL OF OFFSHORE SHIPS DOMINICAN AIRCRAFT STRAFE SIU VESSEL CG TO TRY ROSA, VALCHEM CAPTAINS MEDICAL CARE AND HCL TANKER SHORTAGE SEEN – IN ‘62 WATERMAN ASKS LAKES’ SUBSIDY GREAT LAKES DISTRICT WINS SENIORITY, JOB SECURITY JAPAN GETTING SCRAP SHIPS MISSILE SHIP JOB CALLS DUE AS ARTICLES EXPIRE LABOR UNVEILS MEMORIAL TO LA. HURRICANE DEAD SAYS ‘REFORM’ BILLS SKIP CO. ABUSES DEL RIO TOPS IN FLEET SAFETY SIU TRAINING LIFEBOAT CLASS LAKES SIU SHIP RESCUES 29 ITALY SHIP STRIKERS MAY BE DEPORTED EGYPT BACKS CARGO GRAB, SAYS ISRAEL WAR STILL ON MOUTH-TO-MOUTH METHOD HELD BEST RESPIRATION AID ACQUIT STRIKING LOGGER IN MURDER CHARGE TRIAL SUMMARY OF SIU CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/03/1959 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXI, No. 14  1959 Periodicals Seafarers Log